NBA SCOREBOARD…
L.A. Clippers 119 – CHARLOTTE 117… Kawhi Leonard knocked down the tying and decisive baskets in the final 30 seconds to lift the Clippers over the Hornets. Leonard finished with 16 points. Paul George led a balanced scoring attack with 19 points.
Milwaukee 109 – ORLANDO 102… The Bucks withstood a fourth-quarter rally to top the Magic. Giannis Antetokounmpo had game-highs with 34 points and 13 rebounds. Bobby Portis added 18 points and 10 boards.
Oklahoma City 121 – ATLANTA 114… The Thunder came on strong in the fourth quarter to get past the Hawks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 33 points. Five other players scored in double figures for Oklahoma City.
Boston 116 – TORONTO 110… The Celtics overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to down the Raptors. Jayson Tatum led the way with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylen Brown tossed in 22 points.
HOUSTON 132 – Philadelphia 123 (2OT)… The Rockets got 27 points from Jalen Green and 24 from Kevin Porter Jr. in outlasting the 76ers. Jabari Smith Jr. had 16 points and 11 boards. Joel Embiid’s 39 points weren’t enough for Philadelphia.
MEMPHIS 101 – Miami 93… Tyus Jones pumped in 28 points and dished off 10 assists in leading the short-handed Grizzlies past the Heat. Steven Adams had 18 points and 10 boards.
DALLAS 130 – Phoenix 111… The Mavericks built a 26-point halftime lead and coasted past the Suns. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 33 points. Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 points.
Indiana 112 – GOLDEN STATE 104… The Pacers jumped out to an early double-digit lead and maintained control in defeating the Warriors. Andrew Nembhard scored 31 points and collected 13 rebounds.