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Denver Nuggets (29-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-32, 14th in the Eastern Conference)

Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Denver hits the road against Washington trying to continue its four-game road winning streak.

The Wizards are 6-14 on their home court. Washington allows the most points in the Eastern Conference, giving up 123.6 points and is allowing opponents to shoot 47.6%.

The Nuggets are 17-7 on the road. Denver averages 121.4 points and has outscored opponents by 4.4 points per game.

The Wizards' 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the Nuggets allow. The Nuggets are shooting 49.9% from the field, 2.3% higher than the 47.6% the Wizards' opponents have shot this season.

The teams play for the second time this season. The Nuggets won the last meeting 121-115 on Jan. 18. Jamal Murray scored 42 points to help lead the Nuggets to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alex Sarr is averaging 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Wizards. Tre Johnson is averaging 12.9 points over the last 10 games.

Murray is averaging 26 points and 7.4 assists for the Nuggets. Peyton Watson is averaging 22 points and 6.2 rebounds over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 2-8, averaging 110.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.1 points per game.

Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 110.4 points, 36.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.0 points.

INJURIES: Wizards: Tristan Vukcevic: day to day (knee), Bilal Coulibaly: out (back), Cam Whitmore: out for season (shoulder), Trae Young: out (quad).

Nuggets: Cameron Johnson: out (knee), Tamar Bates: out (foot), Nikola Jokic: out (knee), Jonas Valanciunas: out (calf), Christian Braun: day to day (ankle).

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

Toronto Raptors (25-19, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-32, 14th in the Western Conference)

Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -4.5; over/under is 223.5

BOTTOM LINE: Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings host Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in non-conference play.

The Kings are 9-15 on their home court. Sacramento has a 10-22 record against opponents above .500.

The Raptors are 13-9 on the road. Toronto is the NBA leader with 19.2 fast break points per game led by RJ Barrett averaging 4.0.

The Kings average 10.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Raptors allow (12.8). The Kings average 114.2 points per game, 6.5 fewer points than the 120.7 the Kings give up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Westbrook is averaging 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and seven assists for the Kings. Zach LaVine is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Immanuel Quickley is shooting 42.4% and averaging 16.3 points for the Raptors. Jamal Shead is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 4-6, averaging 110.3 points, 41.3 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.4 points per game.

Raptors: 5-4, averaging 115.4 points, 41.8 rebounds, 30.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.7 points.

INJURIES: Kings: Keegan Murray: out (ankle).

Raptors: Jakob Poeltl: day to day (back), Collin Murray-Boyles: day to day (thumb), RJ Barrett: day to day (ankle), Ja'Kobe Walter: day to day (hip).

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

Los Angeles Lakers (26-16, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (19-24, 10th in the Western Conference)

Inglewood, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers trying to prolong a three-game home winning streak.

The Clippers are 10-14 against Western Conference opponents. The Clippers have an 11-15 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

The Lakers are 4-5 against Pacific Division teams. The Lakers are 5-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Clippers average 112.3 points per game, 4.2 fewer points than the 116.5 the Lakers give up. The Lakers are shooting 49.6% from the field, 2.6% higher than the 47.0% the Clippers' opponents have shot this season.

The teams meet for the third time this season. The Clippers won 103-88 in the last matchup on Dec. 21.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ivica Zubac is scoring 14.8 points per game with 10.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Clippers.

Luka Doncic is scoring 33.5 points per game with 7.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists for the Lakers. LeBron James is averaging 22.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 7-3, averaging 112.5 points, 38.9 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 8.9 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points per game.

Lakers: 5-5, averaging 113.4 points, 42.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.6 points.

INJURIES: Clippers: Kawhi Leonard: day to day (ankle), Bradley Beal: out for season (hip), Derrick Jones Jr.: out (knee), Bogdan Bogdanovic: out (hamstring).

Lakers: Austin Reaves: out (calf), Adou Thiero: out (knee), Deandre Ayton: day to day (eye).

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