Basketball

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence and beat the Orlando Magic 117-99 on Wednesday night.

MIAMI (AP) — Kyrie Irving clinched a $1 million bonus. Luka Doncic nearly got another triple-double. Daniel Gafford's latest can't-miss streak continued. Oh, and the red-hot Dallas Mavericks won again.

MIAMI (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks had a message on Wednesday night: “Pravi MVP.” Translated, that means Real MVP.

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot.

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the B

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ten players from Australia’s Tokyo 2020 bronze medal-winning side have been named in an extended 22-man squad for the Paris Olympics, including Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Josh Green, Dante Exuma and Jock Landale.

ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star point guard Trae Young returned as a starter for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing 23 games with a torn ligament in his left pinkie.

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Collier is leaving Southern California after one season to enter the NBA draft. The Trojans announced his decision Wednesday on their X page. “Congratulations Zay and good luck in your next chapter!” the post read.