NBA SCOREBOARD…
CLEVELAND 113 – Philadelphia 85… The Cavaliers used a 44-point second quarter to build a 21-point halftime lead and coasted past the 76ers. Caris LeVert came off the bench to score 22 points and lead a balanced scoring attack. Darius Garland added 21 points.
Atlanta 125 – ORLANDO 108… The Hawks built an early double-digit lead and never looked back in rolling past the Magic to end a three-game skid. Trae Young had game-highs with 30 points and 14 rebounds. Dejounte Murray tossed in 27 points. Clint Capela had 20 points and 12 boards.
BOSTON 134 – Miami 121… Jayson Tatum knocked down eight 3-pointers on his way to 49 points and the Celtics held off a hot-shooting Heat team. Tatum also grabbed 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 26 points and Malcolm Brogdon tossed in 21 off the bench.
BROOKLYN 113 – Washington 107… Kevin Durant poured in 39 points and the Nets topped the Wizards for their third straight win. Kyrie Irving dropped in 27 points.
Milwaukee 109 – NEW YORK 103… Grayson Allen made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining as the Bucks put away the Knicks down the stretch. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out. Jrue Holiday finished with 22 points.
NEW ORLEANS 126 – Toronto 108… The Pelicans built a 27-point halftime lead on their way to routing the Raptors. Zion Williamson had 33 points and 10 boards. Trey Murphy III added 26 points.
OKLAHOMA CITY 119 – San Antonio 111… The Thunder held the Spurs to 34 points after trailing by 11 at the break to pull out a come-from-behind victory. Jalen Williams led the way with 27 points. Lu Dort tossed in 23 points.
MINNESOTA 109 – Memphis 101… The Timberwolves came up big in the second half to rally past the Grizzlies. Anthony Edwards pumped in 29 points. D’Angelo Russell had 15 points and 10 assists.
DENVER 120 – Houston 100… The Nuggets jumped out to a 44-24 lead after the first quarter and cruised past the Rockets for their fourth straight win. Jamal Murray scored 26 points before sitting out much of the second half. Aaron Gordon added 20 points. Nikola Jokic finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
PHOENIX 132 – Chicago 112… Devin Booker lit it up for 51 points in just three quarters of play and the Suns routed the Bulls. Deandre Ayton powered his way to 30 points and 14 boards.
UTAH 125 – L.A. Clippers 112… The Jazz fought off the Clippers to snap their five-game skid. Jordan Clarkson pumped in 33 points to lead all five starters in double figures. Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and chipped in 21.
SACRAMENTO 137 – Indiana 114… The Kings breezed past the Pacers for their first win in four games. Harrison Barnes scored 22 points to lead all five starters in double figures. Malik Monk contributed 20 points off the bench.
L.A. LAKERS 128 – Portland 109… The Lakers pulled away in the second half to get past the Trail Blazers. LeBron James led all scorers with 31 points. Anthony Davis had 27 points and 12 rebounds. Austin Reaves added 22 points.