The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
MONDAY’S GAMES
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Kings at HORNETS, late: Charlotte is ninth in the Eastern Conference scoring 112.5 points while shooting 46.3% from the field. The Kings are 6- 11 on the road. Sacramento ranks second in the NBA scoring 54.8 points per game in the paint.
Bucks at WIZARDS, late: Washington is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 114.4 points while shooting 45.9% from the field. The Bucks are 14- 7 in Eastern Conference play. Milwaukee is 17- 8 in games decided by 10 points or more.
Knicks at NETS, late: The Nets are 4- 2 against the rest of their division. Brooklyn has the NBA’S best offense averaging 120.6 points while shooting 49.9% from the field. New York is 3- 12 when opponents win the rebound battle and averages 46.3 rebounds per game.
Spurs at PISTONS, late: The Pistons have gone 6- 10 at home. Detroit ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 24.4 assists per game. The Spurs are 9- 6 in road games. San Antonio is eighth in the Western Conference shooting 36.1% from deep.
Clippers at MAVERICKS, late: Dallas is ninth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing only 111.9 points while holding opponents to 46.1% shooting. Los Angeles is the league leader in 3- point percentage, shooting 41.7% as a team from downtown this season.
Pacers at NUGGETS, late: The Nuggets have gone 9- 8 at home. Denver is 14- 7 in games decided by at least 10 points. Indiana is eighth in the Eastern Conference scoring 112.7 points per game and is shooting 47.3%.
Grizzlies at SUNS, late: The Suns are 16- 7 in Western Conference games. Phoenix is 14- 6 against opponents over .500. Memphis is 13- 7 when winning the rebound battle and averages 45.1 rebounds per game.
Lakers at WARRIORS, late: The Warriors are 10- 11 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State is 12- 6 against opponents under .500. The Lakers have gone 17- 8 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is 12- 5 in games decided by at least 10 points.