NBA SCOREBOARD…
Memphis 135 – INDIANA 102… The Grizzlies thrashed the Pacers despite playing without Ja Morant. Desmond Bane led a balanced scoring attack with 21 points. Tyus Jones dished off 10 assists.
Brooklyn 150 – ORLANDO 108… Kyrie Irving scored 41 of his career-high 60 points in the first half as the Nets routed the Magic. Irving shot 20 for 31 from the field, including 8 of 12 on 3-pointers, in 35 minutes. He and Kevin Durant became the first teammates in NBA history to post 50-point performances in consecutive games. Durant scored 53 points in a win against the New York Knicks on Sunday.
MIAMI 105 – Detroit 98… Max Strus came off the bench and scored all 16 of his points in the fourth quarter as the Heat rallied past the Pistons. Fellow reserve Tyler Herro pumped in a game-high 29 points.
Phoenix 131 – NEW ORLEANS 115… A hot-shooting Suns team shot its way past the Pelicans. Devin Booker led the way with 27 points in 30 minutes. Mikal Bridges made 4 of 5 3-point attempts on his way to 20 points. Phoenix shot 18 of 34 from beyond the arc.