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San Antonio Spurs (33-47, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (35-45, 11th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix enters the matchup with San Antonio after losing eight straight games.

Charlotte Hornets (19-61, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (59-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits Boston looking to stop its seven-game road losing streak.

Washington Wizards (17-63, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (37-43, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington is looking to stop its four-game slide with a win against Chicago.

Los Angeles Clippers (47-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (39-41, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m.

Golden State Warriors (47-33, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (35-45, 12th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m.

Houston Rockets (52-27, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (49-31, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m.

PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA's highest-paid team is officially among its lowest performers this season.

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SACRAMENTO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had his 32nd triple-double of the season with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists and Denver beat the Sacramento Kings 124-116 on Wednesday night in the Nuggets' first game since head coach Michael Malone was fired .

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 35 points and 10 assists and the streaking Los Angeles Clippers beat the playoff-bound Houston Rockets 134-117 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win. The Rockets had already locked up the No.