NBA SCOREBOARD…
Detroit 141 – CHARLOTTE 134 (OT)… The Pistons recovered to outlast the Hornets after blowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead. Alec Burks came off the bench to score 27 points. Killian Hayes tossed in 25 points. Isaiah Stewart powered his way to 19 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Duren grabbed 10 boards to go with his seven points.
INDIANA 125 – Golden State 119… The Pacers knocked down 26 pointers in shooting their way past a Warriors team that continues to struggle on the road. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 29 points. Bennedict Mathurin delivered 24 points off the bench. Myles Turner added 21 points. Golden State’s Stephen Curry scored 38 points before leaving with a shoulder injury.
ORLANDO 135 – Atlanta 124… The Magic burst out to a 50-22 lead after the first quarter and maintained control in downing the Hawks. Franz Wagner scored 24 points to lead seven players in double figures. Bol Bol added 21 points.
Sacramento 124 – TORONTO 123… The Kings hung on down the stretch to top the Raptors in a back-and-forth contest. All five starters scored in double figures, led by De’Aaron Fox’s 27 points. Domantas Sabonis piled up 21 points and 20 rebounds. Malik Monk contributed 24 points off the bench.
New York 128 – CHICAGO 120 (OT)… Julius Randle scored 31 points and pulled down 13 boards in leading the Knicks to a hard-fought win over the Bulls. Jalen Brunson followed with 30 points. RJ Barrett tossed in 22 points.
Miami 110 – OKLAHOMA CITY 108… Tyler Herro made nine 3-pointers and made a tie-breaking basket with 5.1 seconds left to lead the Heat past the Thunder. Herro led all scorers with 25 points. Bam Adebayo finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Portland 128 – SAN ANTONIO 112… The Trail Blazers built a 16-point halftime lead and coasted past the Spurs. Damian Lillard lit it up for 37 points. Anfernee Simons added 23 points.
Cleveland 105 – DALLAS 90… The Cavaliers used a big second quarter to open up a 19-point halftime lead and coasted past the Mavericks. Donovan Mitchell pumped in 34 points to lead six players in double figures. Lamar Stevens had 18 points and 11 boards.
DENVER 141 – Washington 128… The Nuggets were too much in the fourth quarter and pulled away from the Wizards. Nikola Jokic had game-highs with 43 points and 14 rebounds. Bones Hyland pitched in 23 points off the bench. Aaron Gordon put up 22 points.
L.A. CLIPPERS 99 – Minnesota 88… The Clippers rallied from five points down at halftime to surge past the Timberwolves. Kawhi Leonard scored points to lead a balanced scoring attack. Paul George finished with 19 points and assists.