Basketball

CLEVELAND (AP) — Bobby “Bingo ” Smith, a small forward who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers climb from expansion team to playoff contender in the 1970s, has died. He was 77. The Cavs announced Smith's passing on Thursday night.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Most of the Indiana Pacers key players are locked up with multiyear contracts. Now their coach is, too.

ATLANTA (AP) — Dwight Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person.

CHICAGO (AP) — With a promising young core, the Oklahoma City Thunder have their sights set on the playoffs. They're off to a good start.

Denver Nuggets (1-0, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (0-1, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Denver travels to Memphis for a Western Conference matchup.

Golden State Warriors (0-1, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (1-0, third in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m.

Brooklyn Nets (0-1, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (1-0, first in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas takes on Brooklyn in non-conference action.

Miami Heat (1-0, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (1-0, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami faces Boston in Eastern Conference action Friday.

Houston Rockets (0-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (0-1, 11th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes San Antonio and Houston face off on Friday.

Toronto Raptors (1-0, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (0-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Chicago and Toronto will play on Friday.