Basketball

New Orleans Pelicans (29-21, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (34-15, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Atlanta Hawks (22-28, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (38-12, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After Brandon Ingram hit five straight 3-pointers during the final three minutes of the third quarter, he had a big smile as he made his way to the bench and soaked in a prolonged standing ovation.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry looked at a box score that showed no Warriors but him made a 3-pointer. It certainly wasn't a pretty win, but in what's been a difficult season, Golden State will take them whatever way they come.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Yes, Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell is aware that he’s been the subject of rampant trade rumors. No, he doesn’t care.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyrie Irving returned from a six-game absence because of a sprained thumb and led Dallas to a needed win.

ATLANTA (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a long road trip in style with a 149-144 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There is but one guarantee in Philadelphia sports: that the 76ers must slog through stretches of games — if not months, or even seasons — without Joel Embiid.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Max Strus added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 136-110 on Monday night for their sixth straight NBA win and 14th in 15 games. The Cavs are a league-best 19-4 since Dec. 16.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell was stuck in the foul lane after picking up his dribble, so he tossed the ball off the backboard to himself and dunked. “I've never thrown it left-handed," Cleveland’s All-Star guard said with a laugh.