NBA SCOREBOARD…
Miami 101 – HOUSTON 94… The Heat shook off a rough start to get past the Rockets. They limited Houston to 10 third-quarter points. Jimmy Butler recorded game-highs with 27 points and 10 assists. Max Strus delivered 21 points off the bench.
BOSTON 120 – Toronto 106… Semi Ojeleye made five 3-pointers on his way to 24 points and the Celtics cruised past the Raptors. Kemba Walker added 21 points and Payton Pritchard tossed in 20 off the bench.
Indiana 111 – DETROIT 95… The Pacers pulled away in the second half to down the Pistons and snap their four-game skid. Domantas Sabonis scored 26 points to lead all scorers.
GOLDEN STATE 111 – Orlando 105… The Warriors jumped out to an early double-digit lead and then had to rally in the second half to put away the Magic. Stephen Curry knocked down 10 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 40 points. Andrew Wiggins added 21 points.
PORTLAND 118 – Philadelphia 114… Carmelo Anthony scored 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to key the Trail Blazers’ come-from-behind win over the 76ers. Damian Lillard led Portland with 30 points. Enes Kanter grabbed 14 rebounds to go with his 10 points.