NBA SCOREBOARD…
NEW ORLEANS 121 – Denver 106… The Pelicans pulled away in the second half to top the Nuggets. Jose Alvarado came off the bench to make eight 3-pointers on his way to 38 points. Zion Williamson had 25 points.
Phoenix 133 – SAN ANTONIO 95… The Suns bombed the Spurs 36-11 in the second quarter and the rout was on. Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 10 rebounds. Devin Booker and Mikel Bridges added 20 points apiece. San Antonio has lost 11 in a row.
Boston 103 – BROOKLYN 92… Jaylen Brown scored 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter and the Celtics went on to hand the Nets their first loss in five games. Brown also grabbed 10 rebounds. Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 11 boards.
Memphis 122 – DETROIT 112… Ja Morant pumped in 21 of his points in the third quarter and dished off 10 assists to lead the Grizzlies past the Pistons. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks scored 22 points apiece. Brandon Clarke had 14 points and as many rebounds.
NEW YORK 92 – Cleveland 81… The Knicks turned it up defensively in grinding out a win over the Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson scored 23 points to lead a balanced scoring attack. Mitchell Robinson pulled down 13 boards.
L.A. Lakers 130 – WASHINGTON 119… Anthony Davis erupted to score 55 points and collect 17 rebounds in leading the Lakers to a romp over the Wizards. LeBron James tossed in 29 points and Lonnie Walker IV added 20.
SACRAMENTO 110 – Chicago 101… The Kings built a 15-point halftime lead and held on down the stretch to down the Bulls. Malik Monk delivered 20 points off the bench to lead seven players in double figures. Domantas Sabonis racked up 11 points, 17 boards and 10 assists.
PORTLAND 116 – Indiana 100… The Trail Blazers took control with a big third quarter and coasted past the Pacers. Jerami Grant scored 28 points to lead all five starters in double figures. Anfernee Simons tossed in 22 points and Damian Lillard pitched in 21.