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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam matched a season high with 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 28 and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers overcame a sluggish first half to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-114 on Wednesday night.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry was ruled out of the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night because of pain in both knees.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Forward Lauri Markkanen and forward/center John Collins did not play for the Utah Jazz against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Markkanen (personal reasons) has missed four games this season.

Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Ottawa's Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team's G-League affiliate, in September.

Brooklyn Nets (8-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (10-7, fifth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -7; over/under is 220.

Los Angeles Clippers (11-8, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-14, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -10.5; over/under is 222.

Miami Heat (7-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.

Houston Rockets (13-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3-13, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers (10-7, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (10-8, 10th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.

Chicago Bulls (8-11, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (12-7, third in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -10.5; over/under is 223.