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Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada's men's basketball team

Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada's men's basketball team

TORONTO — Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as head coach of Canada's senior men's national basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Thursday.
Double-double: Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey triumphant in Toronto return

Double-double: Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey triumphant in Toronto return

TORONTO — Zach Edey took a pause and looked around the lower bowl at Scotiabank Arena before tipoff, soaking it all in.
OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list of players to score 50-plus at least 3 times in 7 games

OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list of players to score 50-plus at least 3 times in 7 games

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just putting up MVP numbers — he’s posting historic ones. The Canadian guard scored 50 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles faces Golden State, seeks 4th straight victory

Golden State Warriors (25-25, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (29-19, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -7.5; over/under is 221.

Denver takes on Orlando, seeks 5th straight win

Orlando Magic (25-27, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (32-19, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 220.

Portland takes home win streak into matchup with Sacramento

Sacramento Kings (25-25, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (22-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Atlanta plays Milwaukee on home losing streak

Milwaukee Bucks (27-22, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (23-28, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta takes on Milwaukee looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.

Detroit hosts conference rival Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers (20-30, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (25-26, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Herro, Heat square off against the Nets

Miami Heat (25-24, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (17-34, 12th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn takes on Miami in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.

Hornets take on the Spurs on 6-game skid

San Antonio Spurs (22-26, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m.