NBA SCOREBOARD…
NEW ORLEANS 113 – Memphis 102… The Pelicans took control with a 15-4 spurt at the start of the fourth quarter and held off the Grizzlies despite playing without the injured Zion Williamson. C.J. McCollum scored 14 of his 30 points in the third quarter.
DALLAS 103 – L.A. Clippers 101… Reggie Bullock made back-to-back 3-pointers in the final two minutes to give the Mavericks the lead for good in their win over the Clippers. Luka Doncic had game-highs with 35 points and 11 rebounds.
New York 118 – UTAH 111… The Knicks used a 20-4 fourth-quarter run to bury the Jazz. Jalen Brunson scored 25 points to lead six players in double figures. Jericho Sims delivered 11 points and 13 boards off the bench.
PORTLAND 117 – San Antonio 110… The Trail Blazers were too much down the stretch in getting past the Spurs. Jerami Grant pumped in 29 points and Anfernee Simons tossed in 23. Damian Lillard scored 22 points and dished off 11 assists.
SACRAMENTO 153 – Brooklyn 121… The Kings mounted a 27-4 second-quarter run and never looked back in their rout of the Nets. Terence Davis came off the bench to score a game-high 31 points. Six other players scored in double figures for Sacramento.