NBA Reveals Reserves For All-Star Game

Four of them are first-time All-Stars, including the New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson, who at age 20 is the third-youngest player to ever make an All-Star team. The other All-Star rookies are: Boston’s Jaylen Brown; New York’s Julius Randle; and Chicago’s Zach Lavine. Phoenix’s Chris Paul is an All-Star for the 11th time, and Brooklyn’s James Harden is one for the ninth year in a row.

Pau Gasol Will Play For Barcelona

Six-time All-Star Pau Gasol, who last played in the National Basketball Association in the 2018-19 season, is returning to his native Spain and will play for Barcelona, the team with which he began his career.

The 40-year-old first joined the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2001-02 season, winning Rookie of the Year. He won two championships with the L.A. Lakers, and also played for the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks.

Baylor Wins Return

Number 2 Baylor won in their return Tuesday night after a three-week pause because of coronavirus issues, remaining undefeated for the season as they beat Iowa State 77-72. The team is now 18-0 for the first time in school history. Adam  Flagler scored a season-high 22 points for Baylor.

National Basketball Association

Wednesday, February 23 Scoreboard

Cleveland 112, Atlanta 111

Detroit 105, Orlando 93

Brooklyn 127, Sacramento 118

Golden State 114, New York 106

Philadelphia 109, Toronto 102

Dallas 110, Boston 107

Milwaukee 139, Minnesota 112

Denver 111, Portland 106

Los Angeles Clippers 135, Washington 116

Wednesday, February 24 Schedule (All Times Central)

Golden State at Indiana, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Houston at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Miami, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Detroit at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers at Utah, 9 p.m.