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Political correctness invades the NBA

I'm not a big fan of political correctness, the all-encompassing term that virtually regulates peoples thoughts and behaviors on gender, racial, cultural and sexual orientation matters.
Magic slips past scuffling Celtics

Kevin Garnett missed last season's playoff series against Orlando with a knee injury. Rasheed Wallace signed with Boston after it was over.
Detroit Pistons (5-7) at Utah Jazz (6-6), 9 p.m.

The Utah Jazz shoot for their ninth straight win over the Detroit Pistons tonight when the two teams square off at EnergySolutions Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves (1-11) at Portland Trail Blazers (9-5), 10 p.m.

The Portland Trail Blazers aim for their 11th straight win over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves tonight when the Northwest Division rivals meet at the Rose Garden.
Chicago Bulls (6-5) at Denver Nuggets (8-4), 9 p.m.

Controversy reigned the last time the Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets met.
Philadelphia 76ers (5-7) at Cleveland Cavaliers (9-4), 7:30 p.m.

The reeling Philadelphia 76ers embark on one of the toughest stretches of their season Saturday when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sacramento Kings (5-6) at Houston Rockets (7-6), 8:30 p.m.

Two teams coming off razor-thin losses on Friday get right back on the horse tonight as the Sacramento Kings visit the Houston Rockets.
Atlanta Hawks (11-2) at New Orleans Hornets (5-8), 8 p.m.

The red-hot Atlanta Hawks take the NBA's best record into the Big Easy Saturday for a matchup with the New Orleans Hornets.
Washington Wizards (3-8) at San Antonio Spurs (4-6), 8:30 p.m.

Off to their worst start in over a decade the San Antonio Spurs hope to right the ship Saturday as they welcome the Washington Wizards to the Alamo City.
New York Knicks (2-9) at New Jersey Nets (0-12), 1 p.m.

The New York Knicks make the short trip across the Hudson River hoping to keep Atlantic Division-rival New Jersey winless on the season.
Milwaukee Bucks (7-3) at Memphis Grizzlies (4-8), 8 p.m.

The surprising Milwaukee Bucks hit the road after a very successful homestand Saturday when they face the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.
Recap: LA Clippers vs. Denver

Rasual Butler scored a season-high 27 points to help the Clippers take down the Denver Nuggets, 106-99, at Staples Center.
Recap: Golden State vs. Portland

Monta Ellis played all 48 minutes and carried Golden State with 34 points, eight assists and six steals, as the Warriors topped the Trail Blazers, 108-94, despite playing just eight players.
Nets' Harris to return Saturday

New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris is expected to return Saturday against the Knicks.
Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets

LOS ANGELES — Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.