NBA ROUNDUP
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES HOME team in caps.
Bulls at CAVALIERS, late: The Bulls have gone 14-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.4 points per game in the paint led by Thaddeus Young averaging 10.6. The two teams play for the third time this season. The Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 106-96 in their last meeting on April 17.
Thunder at PACERS, late: The Pacers have gone 9-17 at home. Indiana averages 42.4 rebounds per game and is 10-4 when winning the rebound battle. The Thunder are 11-18 in road games. Oklahoma City is eighth in the league with 45.4 rebounds per game led by Moses Brown averaging 8.4.
Suns at 76ERS, late: The 76ers are 22-6 in home games. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference scoring 113.4 points while shooting 47.5% from the field. The Suns are 18-7 on the road. Phoenix leads the Western Conference with 27.2 assists. Chris Paul paces the Suns with 8.8.
Warriors at WIZARDS, late: The Wizards have gone 13-16 in home games. Washington is 9-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Warriors are 12-19 in road games. Golden State is third in the Western Conference with 27.2 assists per game.
Nets at RAPTORS, late: The Raptors are 3-6 against opponents in the Atlantic Division. Toronto is last in the league with just 41.6 rebounds per game. The Nets are 6-3 against Atlantic Division teams. Brooklyn is third in the NBA in 3-point percentage, shooting 39% as a team from downtown this season. Joe Harris leads them shooting 47.8% from 3-point range.
Hawks at KNICKS, late: The Knicks have gone 20-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York scores 106.2 points and has outscored opponents by 1.9 points per game. The Hawks are 18-13 in Eastern Conference play. Atlanta is fourth in the NBA with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game.
Jazz at ROCKETS, late: The Rockets have gone 10-23 against Western Conference opponents. Houston averages 42.4 rebounds per game and is 5-33 when outrebounded by opponents. The Jazz are 20-9 against Western Conference opponents. Utah has a 42-13 record when scoring 100 or more points.
Pistons at MAVERICKS, late: The Mavericks have gone 13-14 in home games. Dallas ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 34.8 defensive rebounds per game. The Pistons are 7-24 on the road. Detroit averages 42.6 rebounds per game and is 5-26 when opponents grab more rebounds.
Heat at SPURS, late: The Spurs are 12-18 in home games. San Antonio is eighth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 44.2 rebounds. Demar Derozan leads the Spurs scoring 21.1 points per game, and is averaging 4.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists.the Heat are 13-15 in road games. Miami is third in the NBA giving up only 107.4 points while holding opponents to 45% shooting.
Grizzlies at CLIPPERS, late: The Clippers are 24-10 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is 27-7 when winning the rebound battle and averages 44.2 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are 12-19 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is second in the Western Conference with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game.
Nuggets at TRAIL BLAZERS, late: The Trail Blazers are 4-5 against Northwest Division opponents. Portland ranks ninth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 43.8 rebounds. Enes Kanter leads the Trail Blazers with 11.7 boards. The Nuggets are 7-1 against the rest of their division. Denver averages 13.6 turnovers per game and is 21-9 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.
Timberwolves at KINGS, late: The Kings are 11-18 against Western Conference opponents. Sacramento is seventh in the Western Conference shooting 36.2% from downtown. The Timberwolves are 10-23 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota has a 15-41 record when allowing 100 or more points.