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Taylor Jenkins, in his sixth season as the Grizzlies’ coach, captured his 215th win Wednesday night, moving him past Lionel Hollins as the winningest coach in franchise history.

Sixers forward Paul George left Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies with a hyperextended left knee, the same injury that forced him to miss the first five games of the regular season.

Clippers leading scorer Norman Powell was out of Wednesday night’s lineup against the Magic with a hamstring injury. He will also miss Friday’s home game against the Kings.

Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo surgery on his left ACL and miss the remainder of the season, Golden State announced Wednesday.

Doc Rivers got emotional Wednesday when speaking about Bob Love, the former Chicago Bulls star forward and three-time All-Star who died Monday at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss at least the next week as the team waits for inflammation in his surgically repaired foot to calm down. Chicago will also be without guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) for at least another week.

Disney and ESPN announced on Wednesday that the Dec. 25 game between the Spurs and Knicks will have an alternate animated broadcast featuring Disney’s iconic characters.

The Bucks’ Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for his season debut, but his return will be based on when he feels ready, sources told ESPN.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is on the verge of making his season debut after missing the first 15 games of the regular season due to a broken left hand.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore foot.