NBA SCOREBOARD…
WASHINGTON 132 – Indiana 124… Russell Westbrook piled up 35 points, 14 rebounds and 21 assists in leading the Wizards past the Pacers. Rui Hashimura tossed in 26 points.
New Orleans 115 – BOSTON 109… The Pelicans withstood a late rally to down the Celtics. They got 28 points from Zion Williamson and 25 from Brandon Ingram.
BROOKLYN 112 – Minnesota 107… James Harden piled up 38 points, 11 boards and 13 assists as the Nets fought off the Timberwolves. Kyrie Irving added 27 points.
Miami 98 – NEW YORK 88… The Heat took control with a big third quarter and held off the Knicks to snap their six-game skid. Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 27 points. Bam Adebayo powered his way to 20 points and 17 rebounds.
DETROIT 118 – Toronto 104… Saddiq Bay, Saben Lee and Hamidou Diallo scored 19 points apiece to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Pistons cruised past the Raptors. Diallo also grabbed 10 boards.
Memphis 120 – HOUSTON 110… Jonas Valanciunas scored eight of his 30 points down the stretch and pulled down 15 rebounds as the Grizzlies came from behind to top the Rockets. Deanthony Melton delivered 23 points off the bench.
Dallas 127 – OKLAHOMA CITY 106… The Mavericks led from start to finish in their thrashing of the Thunder. Luka Doncic scored a game-high 25 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 20.
Sacramento 132 – SAN ANTONIO 115… The Kings made it five straight wins with their defeat of the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points. Richaun Holmes finished with 23 points and 12 boards.
UTAH 114 – Cleveland 75… The Jazz dismantled the Cavaliers to run their winning streak to six games. Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points before sitting out most of the second half.
GOLDEN STATE 116 – Chicago 102… Stephen Curry made six 3-pointers on his way to 32 points in leading the Warriors past the Bulls to end a four-game losing streak. Andrew Wiggins added 21 points.
L.A. CLIPPERS 129 – Milwaukee 105… The Clippers rolled past the Bucks after trailing by 12 after the first quarter. Marcus Morris scored 25 points and three other starters dumped in at least 20.