Basketball

New Orleans forward Herbert Jones learned a long time ago the critical component to being an elite defensive stopper was keeping whoever you're guarding in front of you. It's that simple. It's that difficult, too.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter left Monday night's game against Memphis with a left shoulder injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime, Domantas Sabonis had his 50th straight double-double and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 on Monday night.

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. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Milwaukee.

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.

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. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto aims to break its seven-game losing streak when the Raptors play Sacramento.

Indiana Pacers (38-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (13-55, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (42-25, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-49, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Denver Nuggets (47-21, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (47-21, second in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -6; over/under is 212.

Miami Heat (37-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (43-25, third in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Cleveland and Miami meet on Wednesday.