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Sacramento Kings (46-36, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, eighth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Kings -1.5; over/under is 213.

CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White drew roars from the crowd early on with vicious crossovers and spins toward the basket. He was so effective he had fans chanting his name as the final minutes ticked away. It was that kind of night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers needed all the improbable tricks they could summon to even have a chance at winning their first play-in game in team history. Nicolas Batum hit game-shifting 3-pointers. Buddy Hield was in the mix.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey sat on his locker room chair and yelled loud enough after Philadelphia beat Miami in a play-in tournament game to welcome one of the newest 76ers to the postseason club.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fighting his emotions from the most frustrating of nights, Klay Thompson peered high into the upper deck of Sacramento's Golden 1 Center and caught a glimpse of one remaining fan wearing his No. 11 jersey.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line.

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.

TORONTO — Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life. The former Toronto Raptors backup centre's punishment was announced on Wednesday after the NBA completed its investigation into gambling allegations against Porter.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard took a small step forward Wednesday in his bid to be ready for the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.