LeBron James is expected back in the lineup Sunday when the fading Los Angeles Lakers continue a five-game road trip at the New York Knicks. The Lakers are 1-2 on the trip, dropping a 111-97 decision at Detroit on Friday with James being held out for rest purposes.

The Miami Heat were poised to make a statement on Friday with a big win against the NBA's top team before the wheels fell off in the second half. The Heat will try to pick up the pieces and get back to the business of chasing a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference when they host one of the teams pursuing them, the Charlotte Hornets, on Sunday.

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a historic comeback on Friday and continue to take the steps they hope will lead them to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers, who visit the Bucks on Sunday, are trying to prove they're on the same level while going after the No. 3 spot in the East.

The Detroit Pistons snapped out of their offensive funk on Friday and earned a 111-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, just in time for a meeting with a potential first-round playoff foe. The Pistons will see how they match up when they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

The Orlando Magic are treading water during a favorable portion of the schedule and will try to take advantage of another sub-.500 opponent when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The Magic improved to 2-2 in a stretch of seven straight games against losing teams when they routed Cleveland 120-91 on Thursday in the opener of a five-game homestand.

If the Sacramento Kings are going to have any chance of making one last push in the Western Conference playoff race, it is imperative they take advantage of a four-game homestand against mostly non-playoff contenders. That critical stretch of the schedule begins Sunday, when the Kings host the Chicago Bulls.

The Houston Rockets bounced back from a rare loss to post their 10th win in 11 games on Friday and still have an outside shot at the top seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets will try to keep rolling when they finish up a four-game homestand by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Clippers are taking advantage of a lengthy stay at home to continue their push toward a Western Conference playoff spot. They'll try to continue their surge at the Staples Center when the Brooklyn Nets pay a visit Sunday night.