NBA SCOREBOARD…
Dallas 104 – CHARLOTTE 93… The Mavericks jumped out to a 16-point lead after the first quarter and cruised past the Hornets. Luka Doncic scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
Milwaukee 110 – DETROIT 101… The Bucks got 22 points, 10 boards and 10 assists from Giannis Antetokounmpo in downing the Pistons for the third time this month. Jrue Holiday added 21 points.
Brooklyn 116 – NEW YORK 109… The Nets took control with a big second quarter and held off the Knicks. Kevin Durant pumped in 26 points. Bruce Brown finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Memphis 118 – MINNESOTA 107… The Grizzlies bombed the Timberwolves 38-17 in the fourth quarter to pull out the victory. Jonas Valanciunas powered his way to 24 points and 16 boards.
L.A. Lakers 128 – OKLAHOMA CITY 99… The Lakers routed the Thunder in winning their seventh straight on the road to start the season. LeBron James led the way with 26 points. Montrezl Harrell delivered 21 points off the bench.
L.A.. CLIPPERS 111 – New Orleans 106… The Clippers used a big second quarter to build a 17-point halftime lead and hung on to top the Pelicans. They got 28 points from Kawhi Leonard and 27 from Paul George.
Portland 132 – SACRAMENTO 126… Damian Lillard scored eight of his game-high 40 points in the final four minutes and dished off 13 assists to lead the Trail Blazers in a come-from-behind win over the Kings. CJ McCollum dropped in 28 points.