The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
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Magic at CAVALIERS (late): Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has apologized for his on-court tantrum on Monday night, saying his behavior was out of line and out of character. “That wasn’t me,” Love said.
Hawks at 76ers (late): 76ers forward Tobias Harris is one of two NBA players to be averaging 20 points per game, while shooting 50% from the field, 40% from 3-point range and 85% from the foul line.
Hornets at CELTICS (late): Lu Dort scored 24 points, Darius Bazley added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Thunder snapped a 14-game skid with a 119-115 win over the Celtics on Tuesday.
Bulls at KNICKS (late): Defensively, the Knicks lead the NBA in points per game (104.9), field goal shooting percentage (44.3%) and 3-point shooting percentage (33.8%).
Lakers at WIZARDS (late): The Wizards defeated the Lakers 127-124 in overtime on Feb. 22 in Los Angeles behind 33 points from Bradley Beal.
Spurs at HEAT (late): Demar Derozan of the Spurs had 37 points and 10 assists in Monday’s 146-143 overtime victory over the Wizards.
Pelicans at NUGGETS (late): Michael Porter Jr. of the Nuggets is averaging 25.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game over the last seven contests. The topscoring performance by a Pelican this season is Zion Williamson’s 39 points against Denver on March 26.
Trail Blazers at GRIZZLIES (late): The two teams meet for the third time in six days. The Trail Blazers hold a 11⁄2-game lead on the Grizzlies for seventh-place in the Western Conference.
Clippers at SUNS (late): Clippers have won 13 in a row over the Suns in Los Angeles. Phoenix has won double-digit games in a month for the third consecutive month.
Jazz at KINGS (late): Jazz center Rudy Gobert leads the NBA in dunks this season with 204.