Basketball

David Benner, who spent nearly 30 years as the director of media relations for the Indiana Pacers, died Wednesday after a long illness. Benner’s death was announced by the team, which learned of it from his family. He was 67.

The Toronto Raptors sent five players to their G-League affiliate on Wednesday Canadian guard Dalano Banton, centre Christian Koloko and swingman Joe Wieskamp were all put on assignment to Raptors 905 in Mississauga, Ont. Guard Jeff Dowtin Jr.

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (14-15, 7-9 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (17-14, 10-6 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fairleigh Dickinson -8; over/under is 143.

Brooklyn Nets (34-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (36-27, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -7.

Los Angeles Clippers (33-31, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (32-30, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Chicago Bulls (28-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-47, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pistons -5.

Memphis Grizzlies (37-23, second in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (13-48, 15th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Rockets -9.5; over/under is 233.

Los Angeles Lakers (29-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-33, 13th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -1.

Orlando Magic (26-36, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (44-17, first in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

New Orleans Pelicans (30-32, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (29-32, 11th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Trail Blazers -2.5; over/under is 232.