Basketball

CLEVELAND (AP) — With uncommon vision on the basketball court, Ricky Rubio could make a basic pass look extraordinary. A true playmaker, he made everyone around him better.

NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next month's All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday.

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating the league's player participation policy that went into effect this season.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists, Malik Monk scored 37 off the bench and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 138-135 in double overtime Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 points, Duncan Robinson had 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-96 on Wednesday night. Jaime Jaquez Jr.

There had never been a day in NBA history where five teams all scored at least 140 points. And there had never been a day where the league saw four teams all score at least 130 points in losses. That is, until Wednesday — when both events happened.

Oklahoma City Thunder (23-10, second in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (15-20, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn comes into the matchup against Oklahoma City as losers of five in a row.

Washington Wizards (6-27, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (19-15, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Cleveland and Washington square off on Friday.

Atlanta Hawks (14-19, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (19-14, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana seeks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Pacers take on Atlanta.

Charlotte Hornets (8-24, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (15-21, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Bulls host the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action Friday.