NBA SCOREBOARD…
BOSTON 112 – Denver 99… Jaylen Brown scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Celtics topped the Nuggets. Tristan Thompson grabbed 12 rebounds to go with his nine points.
New Orleans 144 – MEMPHIS 113… Zion Williamson pumped in 31 points and the Pelicans rolled past the Grizzlies. Josh Hart delivered 27 points off the bench. Brandon Ingram dropped in 22 points.
Toronto 124 – MILWAUKEE 113… The Raptors pulled away in the second half to top the Bucks despite losing Kyle Lowry to an ankle injury. Fred VanVleet scored 33 points to lead six players in double figures. Pascal Siakam had 23 points and 13 rebounds.
L.A. Lakers 112 – MINNESOTA 104… LeBron James scored 30 points and grabbed 13 boards to lead the Lakers past the Timberwolves. Dennis Schroder added 24 points.
Portland 115 – Oklahoma City 104… The Trail Blazers built a 14-point halftime lead and coasted past the Thunder. Damian Lillard led the way with 31 points and 1 assists. Enes Kanter brought down 21 rebounds to go with his eight points.
Brooklyn 128 – PHOENIX 124… The Nets erased a 24-point third-quarter deficit to sink the Suns. James Harden scored a game-high 38 points. Joe Harris tossed in 22 points.