The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
THURSDAY’S GAMES
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Raptors at CELTICS, late : Kemba Walker had 25 points and six assists, and the Boston Celtics took advantage of a late scratch of All-star Kawhi Leonard and held off the Los Angeles Clippers 117-112 on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown finished with 18 points.
Clippers at WIZARDS, late : Ja Morant had 35 points and 10 assists, De’anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks each added 20 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Washington Wizards 125-111 on Tuesday night. Jonas Valanciunas had 11 points and 16 rebounds for Memphis.
Pistons at KNICKS, late : Wayne Ellington scored 25 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the virus-depleted Toronto Raptors 129-105 on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak. Ellington was 8 of 11 from 3-point range and the Pistons were 20 for 41 overall from long range.
Nuggets at PACERS, late : T.J. Mcconnell set an NBA record with nine steals in the first half and posted his second career triple-double with 16 points, 13 assists and a franchise-best 10 steals, leading the Pacers to a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Bucks at GRIZZLIES, late : Nikola Jokic had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his ninth triple-double of the season
and 50th of his career, and the Denver Nuggets trounced Milwaukee 128-97 on Tuesday to snap the Bucks’ five-game winning streak.
Heat at PELICANS, late : Zach Lavine capped a 36-point performance with a driving layup and four free throws during the final minute, and the Chicago Bulls held off a late rally to beat the mercurial New Orleans Pelicans 128-124 on Wednesday night.
Thunder at SPURS, late : Trey Lyles scored a season-high 18 points, Dejounte Murray added 17 and the Spurs used a balanced effort to beat New York 119-83 on Tuesday, ending the Knicks’ threegame winning streak. San Antonio had eight players score at least eight points.
Kings at TRAIL BLAZERS, late : Damian Lillard hit a deep 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left to give the Portland Trail Blazers a hard-fought 108-106 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Lillard and Carmelo Anthony each had 22 points for the Blazers.
Warriors at SUNS, late : Dario Šarić scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Mikal Bridges added 19 and the Suns overcame Devin Booker’s ejection for a 114-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Booker scored 17 points before getting ejected.
■ Patti Callahan, “Surviving Savannah.” A history professor asked to guestcurate a collection of artifacts recovered from a luxury steamship that sank in 1838 can’t resist the opportunity to try to solve some of the mysteries surrounding the night of the wreck. With author Paula Mclain. 7 p.m. Monday. Conversation on Zoom. Free. Atlanta History Center. atlantahistorycenter.com
■ Abdul El-sayed and Micah Johnson, “Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide.” Two public health experts present the most clear-eyed treatise available on America’s most debated — and popular — public policy, explaining the prospects and perils of enacting a Medicare for All policy in the U.S. 7 p.m. Monday. Talk on Zoom. Free. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. jimmycarterlibrary.gov
■ Lily King, “Writers & Lovers.” King (“Euphoria”) returns with a deeply engaging portrait of a young woman who waits tables, works on a novel she’s been writing for six years and tries to balance the conflicting demands of art and life. With Susan Rebecca White (“We Are All Good People Here”). 7 p.m. Tuesday. Conversation on Zoom. Free. A Cappella Books. acappellabooks.com
■ Joel C. Rosenberg, “The Beirut Protocol.” In the fourth installment of Rosenberg’s Marcus Ryker series, the CIA operative finds himself in unprecedented peril — as a prisoner, brutalized and deep behind enemy lines, he’s unable to use his essential skills to save lives. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Talk on Zoom. Free. Georgia Center for the Book. georgiacenterforthebook.org
■ Annabelle Gurwitch, “You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility.” For anybody who thought they had a semblance of security but wound up with a fragile economy and a blankie, Gurwitch offers stories of resilience, adaptability and the kindness of strangers. With author Dave Barry. 8 p.m. Thursday. Talk, Q&A on Zoom. $6; or $35 with book. Marcus Jewish Community Center. atlantajcc.org