Bryan LaHair continued his early-season production, knocking in the game's only run in the seventh inning to help the Cubs take the rubber match of a three-game set with the Braves, 1-0, on Wednesday.
Right-hander Lance Lynn aims for a second defeat of Chicago in 11 days today when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Cubs and try to salvage a win in the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
The Denver Nuggets hope to secure their current sixth spot in the Western Conference standings and will begin a two-game road trip tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kevin Durant poured in a team-high 32 points, including 15-of-16 from the free throw line, and grabbed nine rebounds in just three quarters of action as the Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Sacramento Kings, 118-110, on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Kevin Durant posted 20 points in the fourth quarter en route to a game-high 43 points and the Thunder beat the Timberwolves, 115-110, at Target Center on Saturday.