NBA SCOREBOARD…
CHARLOTTE 105 – Detroit 102… P.J. Washington scored 20 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Hornets held off the Pistons. Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier added 20 points apiece.
BROOKLYN 121 – Boston 109… Kyrie Irving poured in a game-high 40 points and the Nets handled the Celtics. James Harden finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Atlanta 121 – TORONTO 120… The Hawks came from 15 points down in the final six minutes to upend the Raptors. Tony Snell knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. Trae Young led all scorers with 37 points.
MIAMI 111 – Orlando 103… Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and dished off 11 assists as the Heat fought off the Magic. Kelly Olynyk tossed in 20 points.
Philadelphia 127 – CHICAGO 105… The 76ers cruised past the Bulls despite playing without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons due to contract tracing. Tobias Harris scored 27 points to lead seven players in double figures.
MILWAUKEE 134 – New York 101… Giannis Antetokounmpo racked up 24 points, 10 boards and 10 assists to lead the Bucks in their rout of the Knicks. Bryn Forbes delivered 21 points off the bench.
Minnesota 135 – NEW ORLEANS 105… The Timberwolves shook off a slow start to roll past the Pelicans. Jaylen Nowell made six 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 28 points. Anthony Edwards added 27 points and Jaden McDaniels had 20.
OKLAHOMA CITY 116 – Dallas 108… The Thunder got 32 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in downing a Mavericks team that was resting Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Al Horford added 21 points.
L.A. CLIPPERS 130 – Golden State 104… The Clippers blew the game open with a big third quarter and snapped a three-game skid in handing the Warriors their fourth straight loss. Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points before sitting out the fourth quarter. Serge Ibaka had 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Phoenix 127 – PORTLAND 121… The Suns pulled past the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter and extended their winning streak to five games. Devin Booker led all scorers with 35 points. Six other players scored in double figures for Phoenix.
SACRAMENTO 125 – Houston 105… The Kings took control in the second quarter and went on to hand the Rockets their 14th straight loss. De’Aaron Fox scored a game-high 30 points. Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes and Buddy Hield added 20 points apiece.