NBA SCOREBOARD…
Memphis 132 – DETROIT 107…The Grizzlies jumped out to a 41-19 lead alter the first quarter and coasted past the Pistons. They got 23 points from Ja Moran and 22 from Desmond Bane. Steven Adams had 16 points and 14 rebounds.
WASHINGTON 113 – Brooklyn 112… The Wizards held on down the stretch to edge the Nets. Raul Neto scored 21 points to lead seven players in double figures. Kyle Kuzma piled up 15 points, 13 boards and 10 assists.
Miami 112 – NEW ORLEANS 97… The Heat pulled away in the second half to down the Pelicans. Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler scored 29 points apiece. Adebayo also pulled down 10 rebounds. Kyle Lowry added 14 points and 11 boards.
Toronto 139 – HOUSTON 120… The Raptors shook off a rough start to blow past the Rockets. Gary Trent Jr. scored a game-high 42 points. Pascal Siakam added 20 points.
DALLAS 112 – L.A. Clippers 105… The Mavericks built a first-quarter lead and maintained control in their win over the Clippers. Luka Doncic made seven 3-pointers and finished with 51 points.
PHOENIX 131 – Milwaukee 107… The Suns caught fire in the second quarter and rolled past the Bucks. Deandre Ayton’s 27 points led seven players in double figures. Chris Paul dished off 19 assists to go with his 17 points.
New York 116 – GOLDEN STATE 114… The Knicks held off the Warriors in a back-and-forth contest. Julius Randle had 28 points and 16 boards. Evan Fournier added 22 points.