The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
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Wizards at HAWKS, late: The Hawks are 22-18 in Eastern Conference games. Atlanta averages 113.4 points and has outscored opponents by 1.6 points per game. The Wizards are 2-8 against the rest of the division. Washington is third in the Eastern Conference scoring 116.6 points per game and is shooting 47.5%.
Spurs at NETS, late: The Nets have gone 25-8 in home games. Brooklyn ranks sixth in the NBA with 35.4 defensive rebounds per game. The Spurs have gone 19-15 away from home. San Antonio is eighth in the Western Conference with 24.5 assists per game.
Celtics at CAVALIERS, late: The Cavaliers are 15-24 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland is seventh in the NBA with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game. The Celtics are 20-20 in Eastern Conference play. Boston ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference giving up just 111.6 points while holding opponents to 46.6% shooting.
Pelicans at MAVERICKS, late: The Mavericks are 20-20 in Western Conference games. Dallas is 22-6 when winning the rebound battle and averages 43.4 rebounds per game. The Pelicans are 6-5 against opponents from the Southwest Division. New Orleans ranks fifth in the Western Conference with 26.2 assists per game.
Trail Blazers at JAZZ, late: The Jazz are 6-4 against division opponents. Utah scores 116.7 points and has outscored opponents by 9.2 points per game. The Trail Blazers are 21-18 in conference games. Portland is sixth in the NBA in 3-point percentage, shooting 38.4% as a team from downtown this season.
Rockets at LAKERS, late: The Lakers are 23-17 in Western Conference games. Los Angeles has a 35-18 record when scoring 100 or more points. The Rockets are 10-30 against Western Conference opponents. Houston has an 8-36 record in games decided by 10 or more points.