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Why Serena Williams joining the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo as a part-owner is so important for women’s sports

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Philadelphia takes on Miami, aims to break 6-game skid

Miami Heat (32-41, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (23-50, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup with Miami after losing six games in a row.

Bulls face the Mavericks on 4-game win streak

Dallas Mavericks (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (33-40, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Bulls take on Dallas.

Utah takes on Denver, aims to end 4-game slide

Utah Jazz (16-58, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (46-28, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -17.5; over/under is 238.

San Antonio takes on Boston, seeks 4th straight home win

Boston Celtics (54-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (31-41, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Sacramento visits Orlando on 4-game road slide

Sacramento Kings (36-37, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (35-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 5 p.m.

Jackson, Grizzlies square off against the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers (44-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (44-29, fifth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Cleveland visits Detroit, aims for 60th victory of season

Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (41-32, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -6.5; over/under is 230.

Oklahoma City faces Indiana, seeks 9th straight win

Indiana Pacers (43-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (61-12, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 8 p.m.
Giddey's halfcourt shot gives Bulls a buzzer-beating win, a night after the Lakers had their own

Giddey's halfcourt shot gives Bulls a buzzer-beating win, a night after the Lakers had their own

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey could feel it as soon as the ball left his fingertips . In a flash, teammates were mobbing him.
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