NBA SCOREBOARD…
Dallas 130 – ORLANDO 124… Luka Doncic scored a game-high 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in leading the Mavericks past the Magic. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 17 points and 10 boards.
PHILADELPHIA 130 – Indiana 114… The 76ers got a big lift from their bench in rolling past the Pacers. Shake Milton led all scorers with 26 points. Joel Embiid totaled 24 points and 13 rebounds.
Denver 118 – CHICAGO 112… Nikola Jokic recorded game-highs with 39 points and 14 boards in powering the Nuggets past the Bulls. Jamal Murray tossed in 24 points. Michael Porter Jr. had 17 points and 15 rebounds.
NEW ORLEANS 129 – Utah 124… The Pelicans took control with a big third quarter and hung on to top the Jazz. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram scored 26 points apiece. Williamson also had 10 boards. Lonzo Ball added 23 points.
Brooklyn 124 – SAN ANTONIO 113 (OT)… The Nets recovered to outlast the Spurs after blowing a 10-point lead at the end of regulation. James Harden piled up 30 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds. Brooklyn also got 27 points from Kyrie Irving and 23 from Bruce Brown.
Cleveland 101 – HOUSTON 90… The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half and dealt the Rockets their 12th straight loss. Collin Sexton pumped in 39 points. Jarrett Allen pulled down 15 boards to go with his 10 points.
PORTLAND 123 – Charlotte 111… The Trail Blazers shook off a slow start to cruise past the Hornets and snap a four-game skid. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 29 points. Damian Lillard scored 23 points and dished off 10 assists.