The Houston Rockets are still fighting for a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference. Their chances of gaining ground in the race look promising with tonight's matchup against the slumping Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The Toronto Raptors have been solid defenders of their home floor and will try to keep it that way Sunday afternoon versus the Atlantic Division-rival Philadelphia 76ers at Air Canada Centre.

Kobe Bryant and the suddenly-slumping Los Angeles Lakers have dropped two straight games and hope to get back on track Sunday afternoon against Eastern Conference power Orlando at Amway Arena.

(Corrects to remove reference to Bucks winning seven in a row) MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Bucks produced a strong attacking display to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85 on Saturday, capitalizing on the absence of LeBron James, who was rested by Cavs coach Mike Brown.