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Phoenix Suns (30-36, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (40-24, fifth in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to stop its four-game slide when the Lakers play Phoenix.

The Lakers are 11-3 against the rest of their division. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the league giving up only 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting.

The Suns are 21-24 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix has a 17-25 record against opponents over .500.

The Lakers average 112.8 points per game, 3.6 fewer points than the 116.4 the Suns allow. The Suns average 114.3 points per game, 2.9 more than the 111.4 the Lakers allow to opponents.

TOP PERFORMERS: Austin Reaves is scoring 18.9 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Lakers. Luka Doncic is averaging 29.5 points and 9.2 rebounds while shooting 42.3% over the last 10 games.

Tyus Jones is shooting 44.3% and averaging 10.3 points for the Suns. Kevin Durant is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 7-3, averaging 111.9 points, 45.4 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.7 points per game.

Suns: 3-7, averaging 120.3 points, 43.2 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 5.5 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 51.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 123.9 points.

INJURIES: Lakers: Dorian Finney-Smith: day to day (ankle), Jaxson Hayes: day to day (knee), LeBron James: out (leg), Luka Doncic: day to day (calf), Gabe Vincent: day to day (knee), Trey Jemison III: day to day (illness), Maxi Kleber: out (foot), Rui Hachimura: out (knee).

Suns: Monte Morris: day to day (back), Grayson Allen: day to day (foot), Nick Richards: day to day (ankle).

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

Charlotte Hornets (16-49, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (36-30, eighth in the Western Conference)

Inglewood, California; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Charlotte trying to prolong its five-game home winning streak.

The Clippers have gone 22-10 in home games. Los Angeles averages 111.1 points while outscoring opponents by 2.2 points per game.

The Hornets have gone 7-25 away from home. Charlotte is the Eastern Conference leader with 45.7 rebounds per game led by Miles Bridges averaging 7.9.

The Clippers score 111.1 points per game, 1.9 fewer points than the 113.0 the Hornets allow. The Hornets' 42.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.7 percentage points lower than the Clippers have given up to their opponents (46.2%).

TOP PERFORMERS: James Harden is scoring 22.3 points per game with 5.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists for the Clippers. Ivica Zubac is averaging 20.2 points and 12.5 rebounds while shooting 65.5% over the past 10 games.

Mark Williams is scoring 15.7 points per game and averaging 10.0 rebounds for the Hornets. Bridges is averaging 26.6 points and 8.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 5-5, averaging 111.8 points, 41.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.7 points per game.

Hornets: 2-8, averaging 102.4 points, 46.7 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.3 points.

INJURIES: Clippers: Norman Powell: out (hamstring).

Hornets: Grant Williams: out for season (acl), Brandon Miller: out for season (wrist), Josh Okogie: out (hamstring), Tre Mann: out for season (back).

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

Toronto Raptors (23-43, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (28-39, 12th in the Western Conference)

Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Toronto seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Portland.

The Trail Blazers have gone 16-16 in home games. Portland gives up 114.6 points and has been outscored by 4.0 points per game.

The Raptors have gone 8-23 away from home. Toronto is 7-7 in one-possession games.

The Trail Blazers' 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Raptors allow. The Raptors average 110.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer than the 114.6 the Trail Blazers allow.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 assists for the Trail Blazers. Scoot Henderson is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Scottie Barnes is scoring 19.6 points per game with 7.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists for the Raptors. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 16.2 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 43.7% over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Trail Blazers: 4-6, averaging 116.4 points, 46.8 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.8 points per game.

Raptors: 6-4, averaging 112.4 points, 49.7 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.7 points.

INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Deandre Ayton: out (calf), Jabari Walker: day to day (concussion), Jerami Grant: day to day (knee).

Raptors: Ulrich Chomche: out for season (knee), Brandon Ingram: out (ankle), Gradey Dick: out (knee), Jonathan Mogbo: day to day (face), Ochai Agbaji: day to day (ankle), Jakob Poeltl: day to day (rest), 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.

Philadelphia 76ers (22-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (33-34, 10th in the Western Conference)

Dallas; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup against Dallas after losing three straight games.

The Mavericks are 19-15 in home games. Dallas has a 15-19 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

The 76ers have gone 10-22 away from home. Philadelphia has a 9-27 record against teams above .500.

The Mavericks' 13.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 13.9 per game the 76ers allow. The 76ers average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Mavericks give up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.7 points and 4.6 assists for the Mavericks. Klay Thompson is averaging 17.7 points over the last 10 games.

Guerschon Yabusele is averaging 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds for the 76ers. Quentin Grimes is averaging 21.1 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 2-8, averaging 110.2 points, 38.2 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 122.2 points per game.

76ers: 2-8, averaging 111.7 points, 41.0 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.6 points.

INJURIES: Mavericks: Jaden Hardy: day to day (ankle), Anthony Davis: out (adductor), P.J. Washington Jr.: day to day (ankle), Daniel Gafford: out (knee), Kai Jones: day to day (quadriceps), Dante Exum: out (hand), Kyrie Irving: out for season (knee), Dereck Lively II: out (ankle), Olivier-Maxence Prosper: out for season (wrist).

76ers: Jared McCain: out for season (meniscus), Kelly Oubre Jr.: day to day (knee), Eric Gordon: out (wrist), Tyrese Maxey: day to day (back), Justin Edwards: day to day (ankle), Lonnie Walker IV: day to day (head), Andre Drummond: day to day (toe), Paul George: out (groin), Quentin Grimes: day to day (illness), Joel Embiid: out for season (knee), Kyle Lowry: day to day (hip).

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