NBA SCOREBOARD…
MILWAUKEE 118 – Golden State 99… The Bucks built a 77-38 halftime lead and coasted past the Warriors. Giannis Antetokounmpo piled up 30 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Khris Middleton added 23 points and Bobby Portis tossed in 20.
MEMPHIS 116 – Minnesota 108… The Grizzlies came on strong down the stretch to top the Timberwolves. They got 21 points from Desmond Bane and 20 from Jaren Jackson Jr.
NEW ORLEANS 113 – L.A. Clippers 89… The Pelicans led by as many as 28 points in their romp over the Clippers. Brandon Ingram led the way with 24 points. Jonas Valanciunas finished with 18 points and 16 boards.
Oklahoma City 130 – BROOKLYN 109… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Thunder past the Nets for their first win in six games. Lu Dort tossed in 27 points.
DENVER 140 – Portland 108… The Nuggets scored 72 first-half points and never looked back in their battering of the short-handed Trail Blazers. Will Barton scored 21 points to lead a balanced scoring attack. Nikola Jokic added 20 points.