NBA SCOREBOARD…
Minnesota 127 – CLEVELAND 122… The Timberwolves recovered to top the Cavaliers after blowing a 23-point third-quarter lead. Karl-Anthony Towns made tie-breaking 3-pointer with 12.4 seconds left. D’Angelo Russell pumped in 25 points.
ORLANDO 119 – Indiana 103… The Magic pulled away in the second half to put away the Pacers. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Seven other players scored in double figures for Orlando.
Toronto 133 – BROOKLYN 97… Scottie Barnes made his first 11 shots and finished with 28 points and a season-high 16 boards in leading the Raptors in their romp over the Nets. Precious Achiuwa added 20 points.
MIAMI 112 – Chicago 99… The Heat made it nine wins in 10 games with their defeat of the Bulls. Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro scored 20 points apiece to lead a balanced scoring attack.
MEMPHIS 118 – San Antonio 105… The Grizzlies scored 68 first-half points on their way past the Spurs. Ja Morant poured in 52 points. Steven Adams grabbed 14 boards.
Sacramento 131 – OKLAHOMA CITY 110… The Kings ran away from the Thunder in the second half. D’Aaron Fox scored 29 points to lead six players in double figures. Trey Lyles added 24 points and Harrison Barnes tossed in 23.
MILWAUKEE 130 – Charlotte 106… The Bucks bombed the Hornets 44-21 in the second quarter and coasted to the victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo had game-highs with 26 points and 16 rebounds. Jrue Holiday added 21 points. Bobby Portis had 20 points and 10 boards.