NBA SCOREBOARD…
TORONTO 117 – Cleveland 104… Pascal Siakam matched his season high with 35 points and the Raptors snapped a three-game skid by downing the Cavaliers. Five other players scored in double figures for Toronto.
MEMPHIS 133 – Indiana 103… The Grizzlies jumped out to a 44-25 lead after the first quarter and made a season-high 21 3-pointers in their rout of the Pacers. Desmond Bane made 12 of 15 shots on his way to 30 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points.
MILWAUKEE 114 – Washington 102… The Bucks handled the Wizards despite playing without leading scorers Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. Jrue Holiday stepped it up to score 24 points and dish off 10 assists. Grayson Allen tossed in 21 points.
NEW ORLEANS 126 – Chicago 109… The Pelicans got 30 points from Devonte’ Graham and 25 from CJ McCollum in rolling past the Bulls. Jonas Valanciunas powered his way to 16 points and 19 rebounds.
Phoenix 140 – DENVER 130… The Suns rallied past the Nuggets in the fourth quarter and cliched the top seed in the NBA playoffs. Devin Booker poured in a season-high 49 points. Chris Paul returned from a broken right wrist to tally 17 points and 12 assists.