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Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets

Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 25 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 24 as the Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss with a 104-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Ball's career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119

Ball's career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Damian Lillard added 31 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Charlotte Hornets 125-119 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Jazz bury Knicks 121-106

Jazz bury Knicks 121-106

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 34 points, Collin Sexton had four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks 121-106 on Saturday to snap a four-game skid.
Scotty Pippen Jr. scores career-high 30 points in Grizzlies' 142-131 win over Bulls

Scotty Pippen Jr. scores career-high 30 points in Grizzlies' 142-131 win over Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Scotty Pippen Jr. had a career-best 30 points with 10 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the Chicago Bulls 142-131 on Saturday night. Jaylen Wells added 26 points as Memphis won its second straight.
Magic beat Pistons 111-100 behind Franz Wagner's 30 points

Magic beat Pistons 111-100 behind Franz Wagner's 30 points

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 Saturday night for their eighth win in nine games.
Markkanen scores 34 points and Sexton hits 4 4th-quarter 3s to help Jazz bury Knicks 121-106

Markkanen scores 34 points and Sexton hits 4 4th-quarter 3s to help Jazz bury Knicks 121-106

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 34 points, Collin Sexton had four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks 121-106 on Saturday to snap a four-game skid.

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

The NBA Cup has its first quarterfinalist: Golden State is in the round of eight. And on Tuesday night, the tournament resumes with five more group-play games as the Dec. 17 title contest in Las Vegas draws closer.
Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday night.

Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe San Antonio

Golden State Warriors (12-3, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (8-8, 11th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 223.

Houston puts home win streak on the line against Portland

Portland Trail Blazers (6-10, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (12-5, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -13.5; over/under is 222.