Basketball

DENVER (AP) — Contrary to all those high-scoring games, players still are playing defense in the NBA. Seriously, they are.

For Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the lessons and experiences are not just for himself as he inches closer to a potential shot at his NBA dream.

Memphis Grizzlies (31-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (23-24, 10th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Boston Celtics (35-13, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (26-22, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -1.5 BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Miami.

Atlanta Hawks (24-24, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (23-24, 11th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Atlanta.

Charlotte Hornets (13-35, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (24-24, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -6.

Chicago Bulls (22-24, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (23-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pacers -1.5; over/under is 237.

Brooklyn Nets (29-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-16, second in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant meet when Philadelphia faces Brooklyn.

Utah Jazz (25-25, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (22-25, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard leads Portland into a matchup with Utah.

Toronto Raptors (21-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (27-19, third in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.