Basketball

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In a jovial mood after another 76ers’ win, Joel Embiid had to interject when he overheard a teammate praise Tyrese Maxey. “Tyrese is a leader? That’s the first time I ever heard that,” Embiid said, laughing.

Portland Trail Blazers (3-6, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (3-7, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Utah.

New York Knicks (5-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (7-2, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs (3-7, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (6-4, fifth in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -7.

Chicago Bulls (4-6, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (5-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Monday, 8 p.m.

Atlanta Hawks (5-4, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Orlando Magic (5-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (5-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nets -2.

Indiana Pacers (6-4, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (8-1, first in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -6.

Memphis Grizzlies (2-8, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5-5, eighth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -4.

Miami Heat (6-4, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -2.