TUESDAY’S GAMES
Hornets at WIZARDS, late: The Wizards have gone 1-6 against division opponents. Washington is 6-16 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Hornets are 12-9 in Eastern Conference play. Charlotte has an 8-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The two teams played for the second time this season. The Hornets defeated the Wizards 119-97 in their last matchup on Feb. 7.
76ers at NUGGETS, late: The Nuggets are 13-9 on their home court. Denver ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 49 points per game in the paint led by Jokic averaging 14.4. The 76ers are 13-10 in road games. Philadelphia is seventh in the NBA scoring 114.8 points per game while shooting 48%. The teams squared off for the second time this season. The Nuggets won 115-103 in the last meeting on Jan. 9.
Magic at CLIPPERS, late: The Clippers are 17-6 in home games. Los Angeles is 31-11 in games when scoring more than 100 points. The Magic are 5-16 in road games. Orlando is 6-17 in games decided by at least 10 points. The two teams played for the second time this season. The Clippers defeated the Magic 116-90 in their last meeting on Jan. 29.
Hawks at SUNS, late: The Suns have gone 15-8 in home games. Phoenix is 15-7 in games when losing the turnover battle and averages 13.2 turnovers. The Hawks are 12-14 on the road. Atlanta is third in the league with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Clint Capela averaging 4.9. The matchup Tuesday was the first meeting of the season for the two teams.