Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday (times GMT):
NBA
Warriors and Clippers battle in clash of heavyweights
The Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Clippers in a clash of Western Conference powerhouses while LeBron James and the champion Cleveland Cavaliers head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in two of the 10 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words)
NHL
Ovechkin's Capitals visit streaking Bruins
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit a Boston Bruins team seeking a fourth consecutive victory while the San Jose Sharks, in a tight battle for top spot in the Pacific division, host the Ottawa Senators in two of the four games on the National Hockey League schedule.