DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career. The league announced Monday it has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations. ESPN first reported the probe, which it said surrounded Porter’s performance in games Jan. 26 and March 20. In both games, Porter played briefly before leaving citing injury or illness. In b
Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (51-22, first in the Western Conference)Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Denver.The Nuggets are 8-5 in division matchups. Denver ranks third in the Western Conference with 53.4 points per game in the paint led by Nikola Jokic averaging 16.5.The Timberwolves are 11-3 against the rest of their division. Minnesota is the top te
Boston Celtics (57-15, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (33-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Atlanta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -16; over/under is 227.5BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Boston.The Hawks are 19-26 in Eastern Conference games. Atlanta has a 17-26 record against opponents above .500.The Celtics have gone 38-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston is second in the
Portland Trail Blazers (19-54, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (39-33, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Portland will look to stop its five-game road skid when the Trail Blazers play Miami.The Heat are 18-17 in home games. Miami is 20-23 against opponents over .500.The Trail Blazers have gone 8-27 away from home. Portland is 5-34 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Heat score 109.3 points per game, 6.5 fewer points than the 115.8 the T