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Celtics' Williams suspended 1 game for bumping referee

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics forward Grant Williams was suspended for one game without pay for using inappropriate language and “recklessly making contact with” a referee, the NBA said Wednesday.

Sacramento faces Memphis, seeks to break 3-game skid

Memphis Grizzlies (3-1, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (0-3, 14th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Oklahoma City plays conference rival Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers (2-2, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (1-3, 13th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City plays Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams.

Detroit takes on Atlanta, aims to break 3-game slide

Atlanta Hawks (2-1, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected

Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected

PHOENIX (AP) — The technical fouls were piling high in the third quarter. So was Devin Booker's point total and the Phoenix Suns' lead.
Booker leads Suns past Warriors 134-105; Thompson ejected

Booker leads Suns past Warriors 134-105; Thompson ejected

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompson’s first career ejection and seven technical
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 help OKC top short-handed Clippers

Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 help OKC top short-handed Clippers

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — There was no celebration for the Oklahoma City Thunder after earning their first win of the season in four tries.
Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III couldn't miss, Jose Alvarado set a fiery tone from the opening tip and eight Pelicans players scored more than 10 points apiece.
Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons 120-99

Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons 120-99

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 25 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame Bradley Beal's back issues to beat the Detroit Pistons 120-99 on Tuesday night.
Zion Williamson, Ingram, Jones out for Pelicans vs. Mavs

Zion Williamson, Ingram, Jones out for Pelicans vs. Mavs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans have ruled out power forward Zion Williamson and wing player Herb Jones for Tuesday night's home game against the Dallas Mavericks, leaving New Orleans without three starters.