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But Towns and Russell have played together just four times this season for the Timberwolves, who are 2-2 in those games and 5-21 without the duo. Towns suffered a wrist injury before battling the coronavirus while Russell will be out until at least mid-March following left knee surgery. Indiana Pacers

Heading into the final contest of a four-game homestand, Curry is riding a tear, averaging 36.3 points on 58.3% shooting from the field and 49.5% from deep. With the Heat winning four of their last six contests, the Warriors will need to count on Curry to end their homestand on a high note. San Antonio Spurs

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With Boston down 108-106 and only a few seconds left on the clock, Tatum grabbed the rock, drove the lane and fired up a floater with all the confidence in the world. The result? Charlotte Hornets

Green, who has long been an outspoken critic when it comes to issues he feels strongly about, was fined $50,000 for comments made during his time as a guest analyst for Turner Sports during the NBA restart in Orlando, Florida, last season, when he expressed his feelings that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker should leave the organization.

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers visit Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. Minnesota Timberwolves

"It's a global event for us, and we're making our best efforts to embrace all aspects of our league to the extent we can through this pandemic and this is just one more opportunity," said Silver, appearing on the show's fifth anniversary special Thursday. "I'll add that of course I'm listening to those who don't think it's a good idea, and I think that's been the cases in terms of essentially everything we've done since we shut down [nearly] a year ago because of the pandemic.

Is Andre Drummond the type of center the new regime desires or is Wendell Carter Jr. the long-term answer in their eyes? Is Carter a center in this league? If his 3-pointer develops to be 35 percent-plus, is he a better power forward than Lauri Markkanen? Lauri has matured offensively, but his defense is lacking due to slow feet. --- Hugh O.D.