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Chicago Bulls (5-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (4-3, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston faces Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.

New York Knicks (3-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-5, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Raptors (5-3, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-3, ninth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the Toronto Raptors in out-of-conference play.

Milwaukee Bucks (7-0, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (4-4, 10th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 10 p.m.

Miami Heat (4-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (3-5, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Indiana and Miami will play on Friday.

Brooklyn Nets (2-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (4-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn takes on Washington in Eastern Conference action Friday.

Utah Jazz (6-3, third in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (1-5, 13th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah will attempt to stop its three-game road losing streak when the Jazz face Los Angeles.

Portland Trail Blazers (5-2, second in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (6-1, first in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix seeks to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory against Portland.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Ryan hit a tying 3-pointer at the regulation buzzer, Lonnie Walker made a key 3-pointer in overtime while scoring 28 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-117 Wednesday night for their second str

Los Angeles Clippers (4-4, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (5-3, fifth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes San Antonio and Los Angeles face off.