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Stephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament. Among them: his father.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver. The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies.

Boston Celtics (12-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-11, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -15; over/under is 236.

Orlando Magic (9-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10-4, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -4.

Sacramento Kings (8-7, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (8-7, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -6.5; over/under is 224.

Indiana Pacers (6-9, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (6-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4; over/under is 235.

Portland Trail Blazers (6-9, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (11-5, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -9.5; over/under is 217.

Brooklyn Nets (6-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (2-12, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -7.5; over/under is 218.