• The Canadian Press

    Boston takes on Milwaukee, seeks 7th straight win

    Milwaukee Bucks (44-24, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (54-14, first in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Boston is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Milwaukee.The Celtics have gone 35-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston scores 121.0 points while outscoring opponents by 11.7 points per game.The Bucks are 30-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee is third in the NBA scoring 120.7 points pe

  • The Canadian Press

    Utah plays Oklahoma City on 7-game road skid

    Utah Jazz (29-39, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (47-20, first in the Western Conference)Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Utah will attempt to end its seven-game road slide when the Jazz face Oklahoma City.The Thunder are 30-15 in conference games. Oklahoma City has a 4-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Jazz are 5-9 against the rest of the division. Utah is 15-25 in games decided by 10 points or more.The Thunder are shooting 50.0% from

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto takes on Sacramento, aims to end 7-game slide

    Sacramento Kings (38-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (23-45, 12th in the Eastern Conference)Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Toronto aims to break its seven-game losing streak when the Raptors play Sacramento.The Raptors are 13-20 in home games. Toronto is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Jakob Poeltl averaging 2.9.The Kings are 19-15 on the road. Sacramento is seventh in the league scoring 52.5 points per game in