Basketball

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid could have been one of the all-time greats of his era. The 7-footer who anchored the 76ers' laborious rebuilding plan known as the Process sure flashed his dominance at times through his injury-riddled career.

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying Friday he will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee.

Denver Nuggets (38-21, third in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (33-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -1.5; over/under is 237.

Milwaukee Bucks (33-25, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-28, ninth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota Timberwolves (32-27, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (14-44, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -3.5; over/under is 225.

New Orleans Pelicans (16-43, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (27-32, 11th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m.

Sacramento Kings (30-28, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (37-22, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Washington Wizards (10-48, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-44, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m.

Golden State Warriors (32-27, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-38, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (32-26, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (35-21, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -2; over/under is 221.