Basketball

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings were right, again. And it didn’t matter, again. For the third time this season, the NBA has told the Kings that a critical call was blown in the final moments of what became a close loss.

Stephen Curry is grateful for the women in his life. He celebrates them every chance he gets. Whether they want that treatment or not. This is the story of Nanea McGuigan.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Eight-time NBA All Star Dwight Howard is headed to Taiwan to play for the Taoyuan Leopards in the island’s top division. “I can’t wait to see the fans, eat the food and have the best time ever ...

New York Knicks (5-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (4-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans (5-5, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks (6-3, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Orlando.

Los Angeles Lakers (2-8, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (6-5, seventh in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Milwaukee Bucks (9-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-6, 11th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Denver Nuggets (7-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (5-5, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver seeks to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana.

Detroit Pistons (3-8, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (7-3, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Detroit Pistons.