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Utah Jazz (14-26, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (15-26, 12th in the Western Conference)

Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jazz -1.5; over/under is 235.5

BOTTOM LINE: Utah faces the Dallas Mavericks after Brice Sensabaugh scored 43 points in the Jazz's 128-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

The Mavericks are 8-18 in Western Conference games. Dallas is the best team in the Western Conference with 18.0 fast break points led by Cooper Flagg averaging 3.4.

The Jazz have gone 8-18 against Western Conference opponents. Utah leads the Western Conference with 30.1 assists. Keyonte George leads the Jazz with 6.9.

The Mavericks score 112.9 points per game, 14.1 fewer points than the 127.0 the Jazz allow. The Jazz are shooting 46.4% from the field, 0.2% higher than the 46.2% the Mavericks' opponents have shot this season.

The teams square off for the third time this season. The Jazz won the last meeting 116-114 on Jan. 9, with Lauri Markkanen scoring 33 points in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall is averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games.

George is averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 assists for the Jazz. Walter Clayton is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 3-7, averaging 110.6 points, 44.7 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.3 points per game.

Jazz: 3-7, averaging 116.3 points, 41.5 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.4 points.

INJURIES: Mavericks: Max Christie: day to day (illness), Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Cooper Flagg: day to day (ankle), Kyrie Irving: out (knee), Dante Exum: out for season (knee), Anthony Davis: out (hand).

Jazz: Lauri Markkanen: day to day (illness), Georges Niang: day to day (foot), Walker Kessler: out for season (shoulder).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

New Orleans Pelicans (10-33, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (9-32, 15th in the Eastern Conference)

Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Indiana Pacers in cross-conference action.

The Pacers have gone 7-16 in home games. Indiana has a 3-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Pelicans are 3-15 on the road. New Orleans ranks seventh in the NBA with 12.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Yves Missi averaging 2.9.

The Pacers are shooting 44.2% from the field this season, 4.4 percentage points lower than the 48.6% the Pelicans allow to opponents. The Pelicans average 114.9 points per game, 3.4 fewer than the 118.3 the Pacers give up.

The teams play for the second time this season. The Pelicans won the last meeting 128-109 on Dec. 21, with Zion Williamson scoring 29 points in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Pacers. Andrew Nembhard is averaging 15.5 points over the last 10 games.

Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals for the Pelicans. Williamson is averaging 23.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 3-7, averaging 113.7 points, 40.6 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.0 points per game.

Pelicans: 2-8, averaging 113.9 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.9 points.

INJURIES: Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: out (thumb), Obi Toppin: out (foot), Isaiah Jackson: out (concussion), Tyrese Haliburton: out for season (achilles).

Pelicans: Jose Alvarado: out (oblique), Dejounte Murray: out (leg), Herbert Jones: day to day (ankle).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Cleveland Cavaliers (23-19, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (22-17, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -1.5; over/under is 237.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action Friday.

The 76ers have gone 17-14 against Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia ranks eighth in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Andre Drummond averaging 3.4 offensive boards.

The Cavaliers are 15-13 in Eastern Conference play. Cleveland is fourth in the NBA scoring 120.1 points per game while shooting 47.2%.

The 76ers average 116.8 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than the 117.5 the Cavaliers allow. The Cavaliers are shooting 47.2% from the field, 0.8% higher than the 46.4% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.

The teams meet for the third time this season. The Cavaliers won 133-107 in the last matchup on Jan. 15.

TOP PERFORMERS: VJ Edgecombe is averaging 15.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals for the 76ers. Maxey is averaging 29.6 points over the last 10 games.

Jaylon Tyson is shooting 51.3% and averaging 12.8 points for the Cavaliers. Sam Merrill is averaging 3.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 119.1 points, 41.9 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.9 points per game.

Cavaliers: 6-4, averaging 119.8 points, 44.1 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.4 points.

INJURIES: 76ers: Dominick Barlow: day to day (back).

Cavaliers: Max Strus: out (foot), Dean Wade: day to day (knee), Darius Garland: day to day (foot), Sam Merrill: day to day (hand).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.