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DJ Khaled, left, and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, second left, watch as Alexander Zverev, of Germany, serves to Christopher Eubanks in their men's third round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami’s Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat-Warriors game with illness

Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Miami’s game against Golden State on Tuesday night, one that comes with the Heat trying to escape the play-in tournament in the Eastern Conference.

Injured Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is shown during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Young did not play in the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks star Trae Young enters next step in rehab from finger surgery with no timetable for return

This artists rendering provided by Populous shows the proposed Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center in downtown Cleveland. The Cavaliers are stepping up their off-court game. The NBA franchise unveiled renderings on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, for a new world-class practice and training facility in downtown that will further develop unused land on the Cuyahoga River and potentially help lure free agents to Cleveland. (Cleveland Cavaliers/Populous via AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers unveil renderings for state-of-the-art riverfront training center

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Ankle issue will prevent LeBron James from playing Tuesday in Lakers’ game with Bucks

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Today in Sports - Philadelphia 76ers tie the NBA record for futility with their 26th straight loss

Today in Sports, March 27 - Philadelphia 76ers tie the NBA record for futility with their 26th straight loss

Minnesota hosts Detroit, aims for 50th win of season

Minnesota will look for its 50th victory this season when the Timberwolves host the Detroit Pistons.

Dallas faces Sacramento on 4-game win streak

Dallas heads into a matchup with Sacramento as winners of four straight games. Tuesday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Portland visits Atlanta on 4-game road slide

Portland will look to end its four-game road losing streak when the Trail Blazers face Atlanta. The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season.

Charlotte takes on Cleveland, aims to halt 5-game slide

Charlotte looks to break its five-game slide when the Charlotte Hornets play Cleveland. Wednesday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Chicago takes on Indiana, aims to halt 3-game slide

Chicago aims to break its three-game skid when the Chicago Bulls take on Indiana. The teams meet Wednesday for the fourth time this season.

Nuggets play the Suns on 4-game win streak

Denver takes on Phoenix looking to extend its four-game win streak. Wednesday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Washington plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight victory

Washington is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Brooklyn. Wednesday’s game is the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams.

Utah takes on San Antonio, seeks to break 6-game slide

Utah aims to end its six-game skid when the Utah Jazz take on San Antonio. Wednesday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

Philadelphia and Los Angeles set for out-of-conference contest

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Los Angeles Clippers in non-conference play. Wednesday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

DiVincenzo leads New York against Toronto after 40-point game

New York visits the Toronto Raptors after Donte DiVincenzo scored 40 points in the Knicks’ 124-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Pascal Siakam helps Pacers pull away from Clippers for 133-116 win

Pascal Siakam scored 31 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) and guard Buddy Hield (17) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, March 25, 2024. The Kings won 108-96. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)

Sabonis’ milestone night helps the Kings beat the 76ers 108-96

Domantas Sabonis had his NBA-leading 25th triple-double of the season on a milestone night, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 108-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., back right, and guard Desmond Bane in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic scores 29, Western Conference-leading Nuggets beat Grizzlies 128-103

Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Christian Braun scored 17 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-103.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, guards Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Luka Doncic gets triple-double as Mavericks beat Jazz 115-105

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 115-105.

Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan, left, reacts after his possible game winning 3-point shot fell short after being defended by Washington Wizards' Justin Champagnie (9) at the end of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Chicago. The Wizards won 107-105. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Poole scores 23 as Wizards beat Bulls 107-105 for season-high 3rd straight win

Jordan Poole scored 23 points and the Washington Wizards won their season-high third straight game, beating the Chicago Bulls 107-105.

San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) shoots around Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Suns 104-102 as injured Wembanyama watches from sidelines

Jeremy Sochan hit a key 3-pointer in the final minute and finished with 26 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 104-102 on Monday night with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama sidelined due to injury.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) pulls down a rebound between Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, left, and forward Amen Thompson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Jalen Green’s 27 points leads Rockets over Trail Blazers for 9th straight win

Jalen Green scored 27 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland shoots against Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann, left, and guard Vasa Micic, riight, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cavaliers roll past Hornets 115-92

Evan Mobley scored 17 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 and 13 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from an embarrassing loss at Miami 24 hours earlier by beating the Charlotte Hornets 115-92 on Monday night.

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) reacts after hitting a three-point basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Monday, March 25, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118

De’Andre Hunter scored 24 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 9.2 seconds remaining, and the patched-together Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 30-point deficit for a stunning 120-118 victory over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics.

New York Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo, left, passes to teammate Isaiah Hartenstein, front, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

DiVincenzo makes franchise-record 11 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Knicks rout Pistons 124-99

Donte DiVincenzo made a franchise-record 11 3-pointers and scored a career-best 40 points, leading the New York Knicks to a 124-99 rout of Detroit for their 15th straight victory over the Pistons.

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) drives to the net under pressure from Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Monday, March 25, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Schroder, Watford score 19 apiece, Nets beat Raptors 96-88 to snap 6-game skid

Dennis Schroder scored 19 points against his former team, Trendon Watford had 11 of his season-high 19 in the second quarter and the Brooklyn Nets snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the short-handed Toronto Raptors 96-88.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook runs up the court during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. Westbrook fractured his left hand during the first half. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Clippers’ Russell Westbrook set to return from fractured hand in game against Pacers

Russell Westbrook will return to the Clippers’ lineup after missing 12 games because of a fractured left hand. Los Angeles hosts the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Evan Mobley scores 17 as Cavaliers respond after Morris elbow, ejection and handle Hornets 115-92

Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen each scored 17 points, and Cleveland bounced back from an embarrassing loss at Miami 24 hours earlier by beating Charlotte 115-92.

Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Raptors’ Jontay Porter at center of NBA investigation into gambling activity

The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, right, reach for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle.

Los Angeles hosts Indiana on 4-game home skid

Los Angeles will try to stop its four-game home slide when the Clippers face Indiana. Monday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

New Orleans plays conference rival Oklahoma City

New Orleans and Oklahoma City will play in a matchup of Western Conference opponents. The teams meet Tuesday for the third time this season.

Heat host the Warriors for cross-conference game

Miami hosts Golden State in non-conference action. Tuesday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Heat won the previous matchup 114-102.

Milwaukee puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Milwaukee looks to continue its six-game home win streak with a victory against Los Angeles. Tuesday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.