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Jimmer Fredette’s hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed last year by injury. He’ll try again to lead USA Basketball to a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Only this time, he won’t be playing.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Indiana Pacers scored at will while the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't recover from the loss of one of their two superstar players. Now the Pacers are on the verge of ending the Bucks' season for a second straight year.

Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.

Detroit Pistons (44-38, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5.5; over/under is 212.

Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -1.5; over/under is 208.

Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -7.5; over/under is 224.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard worked tirelessly to make an extraordinarily rapid return from deep vein thrombosis in his calf and join his Milwaukee Bucks teammates for the playoffs.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are expected to combine for at least 55 points in every game played by the Orlando Magic — and they have rarely disappointed.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.