Report: Warriors' Azubuike out for season

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Warriors' Azubuike set for surgery

Golden State Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn patella tendon in his left knee.

Azubuike sustained the injury in Saturday's loss at Milwaukee, and the surgery will likely mean he will be out for the rest of the season. The Oakland Tribune reported that he will not play again this year, as the recovery period for the surgery is usually 5-to-6 months.

The procedure will be performed in Phoenix by Dr. Tom Carter.

Golden State Warriors (3-6) at Cleveland Cavaliers (7-3), 7 p.m.

The Cleveland Cavaliers shoot for their fifth consecutive victory tonight, when they welcome the Golden State Warriors to Quicken Loans Arena.

The Cavs recorded their fourth win in a row with Saturday's 107-103 victory over the Utah Jazz in the opener of a brief two-game residency, as LeBron James registered eight of his 21 points in the final minute to lead the way. James also added nine assists and six rebounds for Cleveland, which got 21 points out of Mo Williams in the hard-fought win.

"They played well and really executed," James said of Utah. "Eric Maynor made some tough shots in the lane. We contested a lot of shots but it was just really good execution by them."

Golden State Warriors (3-5) at Milwaukee Bucks (4-2), 8:30 p.m.

The Milwaukee Bucks get back to work on a six-game homestand Saturday, when they welcome the Golden State Warriors to the Bradley Center.

The Bucks improved to 2-0 on the residency Wednesday when rookie star Brandon Jennings scored 32 points and dished out nine assists as Milwaukee downed Denver, 108-102, on Wednesday.

"I was trying to come out and play smart, get my teammates involved and then finish through them," said Jennings.

Recap: New York vs. Golden State

Stephen Jackson posted 23 points and eight rebounds, while Monta Ellis, Corey Maggette and Kelenna Azubuike each netted 22 points, as the Warriors beat the Knicks, 121-107, at Madison Square Garden.

The loss sent the 1-9 Knicks to their worst 10-game start in franchise history.

C.J. Watson came off the bench and hit 7-of-8 from the field for 19 points for Golden State, which shot 58.3 percent from the floor for its second win in three games.

Recap: LA Lakers vs. Golden State

Kobe Bryant netted 21 points and Andrew Bynum tallied 20 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Golden State, 113-107, in preseason play.

Lamar Odom chipped in 16 points and Josh Powell scored 10 for the Lakers, who played without forward Pau Gasol (strained right hamstring).

Anthony Morrow tallied 24 points to lead the Warriors, who played just nine men due to various injuries. Stephen Jackson ended with 15 points and 10 assists and Monta Ellis also scored 15. Ronny Turiaf finished with 12 points and 12 boards. CJ Watson had 14 points.