Basketball

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray has been ruled out for the Denver Nuggets' showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night as he continues to deal with a sprained left ankle and a swollen right knee.

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. have each been fined $50,000 for their actions toward officials at the end of their 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are keeping tough-guy forward Marcus Morris Sr. around for the rest of this season.

Milwaukee Bucks (46-27, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits New Orleans for a non-conference matchup.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson took a more assertive approach to the final minutes of a close game and it paid off for the New Orleans Pelicans.

ATLANTA (AP) — After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the homestretch of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs.

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the final second of overtime to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves slammed to a halt when Glen Taylor declared on Thursday he won't take the final step of his drawn-out $1.

DETROIT (AP) — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland.