NBA SCOREBOARD (regular season concludes May 16)…
Phoenix 134 – CLEVELAND 118 (OT)… The Suns spurted past the Cavaliers in overtime to remain tied with Utah atop the Western Conference standings. Devin Booker scored 31 points. Chris Paul added 23 points and 16 assists.
Charlotte 102 – DETROIT 99… The Hornets were too much down the stretch in topping the Pistons. LaMelo Ball led a balanced scoring attack with 23 points.
MILWAUKEE 124 – Brooklyn 118… The Bucks rallied past the Nets in the fourth quarter and clinched a playoff spot. Giannis Antetokounmpo pumped in 36 points.
Dallas 127 – MIAMI 113… Tim Hardaway Jr. made 10 three-pointers on his way to 36 points in leading the Mavericks past the Heat. Luka Doncic had 23 points and 12 rebounds.
NEW ORLEANS 108 – Golden State 103… Lonzo Ball knocked down seven 3-pointers and finished with 33 points as the Pelicans pulled out a win over the Warriors. Zion Williamson had 23 points and 12 boards.
Sacramento 103 – OKLAHOMA CITY 99… All five starters scored in double figures as the Kings got past the Thunder. Buddy Hield led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
L.A. CLIPPERS 105 – Toronto 100… The Clippers came up big in the second half to pull past the Raptors. Paul George and Marcus Morris scored 22 points apiece.