The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

SUNDAY’S GAMES

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BUCKS 105, Clippers 100: Giannis Antetokoun­mpo scored 36 points and sparked closing 9-0 run to help the Bucks rally to beat the Clippers 105-100 on Sunday for their fifth consecutiv­e victory. The Bucks won for the first time in 11 games this season when trailing after three quarters.

Wizards at CELTICS, late: The Celtics are 12-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston is sixth in the Eastern Conference shooting 36.8% from deep, led by Jaylen Brown shooting 38.5% from 3-point range. The Wizards are 5-13 in conference games. Washington is 6-1 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Knicks at PISTONS, late: The Pistons are 6-13 in conference play. Detroit is 3-16 when opponents win the rebound battle and averages 42.8 rebounds per game. The Knicks are 11-10 in conference matchups. New York is 1-3 in one-possession games.

Hawks at HEAT, late: The Heat are 2-3 against Southeast Division teams. Miami is second in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing just 109.6 points while holding opponents to 44.8% shooting. The Hawks are 1-2 against opponents from the Southeast Division. Atlanta ranks third in the league with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game.

Grizzlies at ROCKETS, late: The Rockets are 4-4 in division games. Houston is ninth in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are 7-10 in Western Conference play. Memphis ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 44.3 rebounds per game.

Warriors at LAKERS, late: Los Angeles is the top team in the Western Conference in team defense, giving up 106.1 points while holding opponents to 45% shooting. The Warriors are 3-2 in division play. Golden State averages 43.4 rebounds per game and is 9-1 when pulling down more rebounds than opponents.

Suns at TIMBERWOLV­ES, late: Minnesota has a 2-13 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The Suns have gone 12-7 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix averages 12.8 turnovers per game and is 8-4 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.

Hornets at KINGS, late: Sacramento is seventh in the Western Conference scoring 114 points while shooting 47.5% from the field. The Hornets are 6-9 on the road. Charlotte is fifth in the NBA with 26.9 assists per game.

Bulls at RAPTORS, ppd.

 ?? MICHAEL MCLOONE/USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Bucks forward Giannis Antetokoun­mpo (34) goes to the basket against Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
MICHAEL MCLOONE/USA TODAY SPORTS Bucks forward Giannis Antetokoun­mpo (34) goes to the basket against Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) in the fourth quarter on Sunday.

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