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Pacers lose backup Isaiah Jackson to season-ending Achilles tendon injury

Pacers lose backup Isaiah Jackson to season-ending Achilles tendon injury

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson will miss the rest of this season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Friday night’s 125-118 loss at New Orleans, team officials announced Saturday night.
Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball has been tearing it up offense this season. Now new Hornets coach Charles Lee wants Ball to prove he can do it on defense, too.
Tatum scores 29 points, Celtics beat Hornets 113-103 to sweep back-to-back in Charlotte

Tatum scores 29 points, Celtics beat Hornets 113-103 to sweep back-to-back in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard had 22 points on six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 for the second straight night at the Spectrum Center on Saturday.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich misses game against Timberwolves because of undisclosed illness

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich misses game against Timberwolves because of undisclosed illness

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich missed the Spurs' game Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an undisclosed illness. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson took over the head coaching duties.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown out vs. Hornets, listed as day-to-day with left hip flexor strain

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown out vs. Hornets, listed as day-to-day with left hip flexor strain

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jaylen Brown for Saturday night’s rematch with the Charlotte Hornets.

Detroit plays Brooklyn for conference showdown

Detroit Pistons (1-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (3-3, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit takes on Brooklyn for an Eastern Conference matchup.

New Orleans plays Atlanta in non-conference matchup

Atlanta Hawks (2-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-3, 10th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans and Atlanta square off in non-conference action.

Mavericks play the Magic in cross-conference game

Orlando Magic (3-3, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-2, sixth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas and Orlando face off in non-conference action.
Cavaliers stay unbeaten with 120-109 victory over Magic

Cavaliers stay unbeaten with 120-109 victory over Magic

CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 6-0 with a 120-109 victory Friday night over the Orlando Magic, who played their first game without injured All-Star Paolo Banchero.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and Thunder stay unbeaten with 137-114 win over Trail Blazers

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and Thunder stay unbeaten with 137-114 win over Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 28 minutes and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained unbeaten with a 137-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.