The Commercial Appeal

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

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Bucks at TIMBERWOLV­ES, late: The Timberwolv­es are 9-17 in home games. Minnesota has a 13-38 record when allowing 100 or more points. The Bucks have gone 15-12 away from home. Milwaukee ranks second in the league with 48.2 rebounds per game. Giannis Antetokoun­mpo leads the Bucks with 11.4.

Cavaliers at HORNETS, late: The Hornets are 15-12 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 14.3 fast break points per game led by Terry Rozier averaging 3.5. The Cavaliers have gone 13-15 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland is 5-20 when outrebound­ed by opponents and averages 42.6 rebounds per game.

Nets at 76ERS, late: The 76ers have gone 9-2 against division opponents. Philadelph­ia has an 18-6 record against teams below .500. The Nets are 6-2 against the rest of their division. Brooklyn has a 3514 record when scoring more than 100 points.

Spurs at RAPTORS, late: The Raptors have gone 11-15 at home. Toronto ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving up just 111.6 points while holding opponents to 45.8% shooting. The Spurs have gone 14-9 away from home. San Antonio gives up 111.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.2 points per game.

Clippers at PISTONS, late: The Pistons have gone 9-15 in home games. Detroit has a 1-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Clippers are 16-10 on the road. Los Angeles is second in the Western Conference scoring 115.3 points per game and is shooting 48.7%.

Magic at BULLS, late: The Bulls are 12-12 against conference opponents. Chicago is eighth in the NBA with 26.6 assists per game led by Tomas Satoransky averaging 5.1. The Magic are 10-20 in conference play. Orlando is 2-5 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Knicks at PELICANS, late: The Pelicans are 16-13 in home games. New Orleans ranks second in the Western Conference

with 53.8 points per game in the paint led by Zion Williamson averaging 20. The Knicks have gone 11-17 away from home. New York ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference shooting 37.5% from downtown. Alec Burks leads the Knicks shooting 40.3% from 3-point range.

Pacers at ROCKETS, late: The Rockets are 7-19 on their home court. Houston is 6-18 in games when turning the ball over more than opponents and averages 14.6 turnovers. The Pacers are 16-12 on the road. Indiana leads the Eastern Conference with 53.3 points per game in the paint led by Domantas Sabonis averaging 12.6.

Warriors at THUNDER, late: The Thunder are 11-21 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City ranks last in the Western Conference averaging only 105.2 points per game. The Warriors are 14-14 in conference play. Golden State leads the Western Conference scoring 14.2 fast break points per game led by Stephen Curry averaging 3.2.

Mavericks at GRIZZLIES, late: The Grizzlies are 12-17 in conference matchups. Memphis ranks second in the NBA with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Jonas Valanciuna­s averaging 4.2 offensive boards. The Mavericks have gone 16-16 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is seventh in the Western Conference shooting 35.9% from deep. Maxi Kleber leads the Mavericks shooting 43.4% from 3-point range.

Heat at NUGGETS, late: The Nuggets are 18-10 on their home court. Denver is sixth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 110.1 points while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting. The Heat are 13-13 on the road. Miami averages 42 rebounds per game and is 14-6 when outrebound­ing opponents.

Wizards at KINGS, late: The Kings are 12-15 in home games. Sacramento is 9-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Wizards are 10-17 in road games. Washington allows the most points in the NBA, giving up 118.8 points while allowing opponents to shoot 47.3%.

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