When it comes to Philadelphia 76ers' seasoned stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, the team has been cautious with their approach to back-to-back sets. Embiid didn’t plan to participate in back-to-backs at all this year.

Over at FedExForum, the Memphis Grizzlies thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 for their fifth straight victory. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid missed his 10th straight game because of a left knee injury. He also was ruled out by coach Nick Nurse at Chicago on Saturday night

The Milwaukee Bucks have recently got into concerning situation regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo as he is struggling with his health.

Rivers credited Antetokounmpo and Lillard for making sure the team would be ready to play Thursday even after all they had encountered the last few days.

Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

Kumamada si Paul George ng 30 points, habang may 29 markers si Tyrese Ma­xey para banderahan ang 76ers sa 132-129 paggupo sa Cleveland Cavaliers.

Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on Friday combined for 59 points as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 upset of the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.

Ty Jerome had not only the best game of his professional basketball career, but a historically great shooting performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 132-129 lo

The Charlotte Hornets take on the New Orleans Pelicans in out-of-conference play. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

Once trusted to guide the Los Angeles Clippers into the future, Doc Rivers returns to Southern California on Saturday with a chance to match wits against his former team.

The Grizzlies defeat the Pelicans, 139-126, outscoring the Pelicans 77-55 in the second half. Grizzlies notch their 14th game with 130+ points, most in the league. Grizzlies notch their 13th game with 35+ assists, tied for most in the league (DEN). The Grizzlies win their 5th straight and move to 30-15 while the Pelicans fall to 12-33.