NBA SCOREBOARD…
ATLANTA 124 – Cleveland 116… The Hawks fought off the Cavaliers to stop their two-game skid. They got 41 points from Trae Young and 25 from Danilo Gallinari.
Dallas 107 – MIAMI 99… The Mavericks came alive in the second half to hand the Heat their first loss in six games. Luka Doncic scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Boston 135 – PHILADELPHIA 87… The Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games with the blowout of the 76ers. Jaylen Brown scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half. Jayson Tatum added 28 points and 12 boards.
MILWAUKEE 128 – Indiana 119… The Bucks were too much down the stretch in handing the Pacers their seventh straight loss. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a season-high 50 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. Bobby Portis also had 14 boards.
MINNESOTA 126 – Charlotte 120 (OT)… The Timberwolves erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit and pulled past the Hornets in overtime. Karl-Anthony Towns had 39 points and 15 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and 11 assists.
Memphis 121 – NEW ORLEANS 109… Tyus Jones filled in for All-Star Ja Morant and scored a career-high 27 points in leading the Grizzlies past the Pelicans for their sixth straight win. Jaren Jackson added 23 points. Steven Adams finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
PHOENIX 103 – L.A. Clippers 96… The Suns made it six straight wins with a hard-fought win over the Clippers. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points. Chris Paul scored 17 points and dished off 14 assists. Deandre Ayton had 12 points and as many boards.