Asian shares are mostly lower in thin holiday trading as China stages military exercises near the island of Taiwan. The prices of gold and silver fell back after recent gains.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Detroit Pistons in out-of-conference play. Tuesday's matchup is the first of the season between the teams. Los Angeles is 8-5 at home, and Detroit ...

The Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics in non-conference play. Tuesday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. Utah is 8-10 at home, and Boston ...