The Cleveland Cavaliers attempt to halt a five-game slide when they host the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Monday's 106-86 loss to the visiting New York Knicks marked Cleveland's third loss by 20 or more during the stretch and the woes include the Cavaliers dropping 10 of their past 12 games.

Los Angeles star power forward Anthony Davis is back in form and looks for a second straight strong showing when the Lakers visit the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Davis scored 28 points in Wednesday's 100-92 road victory over the New York Knicks after managing just nine points in Monday's 139-107 loss to the host Boston Celtics.

Damian Lillard aims to follow up a historic performance when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Lillard broke his own franchise records with 61 points and 11 3-pointers - 60 and 10, respectively were the old marks - during Monday's 129-124 overtime win over the visiting Golden State Warriors.