SPORTS
NBA SCOREBOARD
L.A. Clippers 129 – NEW YORK 115… The Clippers pulled away in the second half to down the Knicks for their 10th win in 11 games. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Kawhi Leonard’s 28 points.
DENVER 128 – Utah 117… The Nuggets built a 25-point halftime lead on their way to ending the Jazz’ 11-game winning streak. Nikola Jokic poured in 47 points and brought down 12 rebounds.
Philadelphia 119 – INDIANA 110… The 76ers erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to upend the Pacers. Tobias Harris scored 27 points to lead a balanced scoring attack. All-Star center Joel Embiid sat out with a bad back.
TORONTO 115 – Orlando 102… The Raptors jumped out to an early double-digit lead and coasted past the Magic to snap their three-game skid. Pascal Siakam had 30 points and 10 boards. Kyle Lowrie dished off 15 assists to go with his 12 points.
WASHINGTON 149 – Brooklyn 146… The Wizards shot down the Nets with a stunning finish. Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook hit back-to-back 3-pointers three seconds apart in the final seconds. Garrison Mathews’ steal of an inbounds pass set up Westbrook’s go-ahead trey with 4.9 seconds left. Beal added two free throws at the end and finished with 37 points. Westbrook had game-highs with 41 points and 10 rebounds.
MINNESOTA 109 – Cleveland 104… Anthony Edwards and Malik Beasley scored 23 points apiece as the Timberwolves downed the Cavaliers for their first win in four games.