NBA SCOREBOARD…
CHARLOTTE 128 – Orlando 101… The Hornets thrashed the Magic and pulled within one game of Atlanta and Brooklyn for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. LaMelo Ball led the way with 26 points.
TORONTO 119 – Philadelphia 114… Pascal Siakam racked 37 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his third career triple-double and the Raptors fought off the 76ers. Gary Trent Jr. added 30 points and Precious Achiuwa tossed in 20.
MILWAUKEE 127 – Boston 121… The Bucks closed with a 9-0 run to upend the Celtics and take over second place in the Eastern Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday scored 29 points apiece. Antetokounmpo also grabbed 11 boards. Khris Middleton had 22 points,.
MINNESOTA 127 – San Antonio 121… The Timberwolves took a 15-point lead into the fourth quarter and held off the Spurs. Anthony Edwards poured in a career-high 49 points. Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds.
NEW ORLEANS 127 – Portland 94… The Pelicans rolled past the Trail Blazers and moved one game closer to clinching a home play-in game. CJ McCollum scored 23 points in 29 minutes against his former team.
DENVER 122 – Memphis 109… The Nuggets wrapped up a playoff spot by cruising past the Grizzlies. Nikola Jokic pumped in 35 points. Aaron Gordon dropped in 22 points.
GOLDEN STATE 128 – L.A. Lakers 112… The Warriors shook off a slow start to roll past the Lakers. Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 33 points. Jordan Poole scored 19 points and dished off 12 assists.