NBA SCOREBOARD…
Oklahoma City 133 – PHILADELPHIA 114… The Thunder took control with a big second quarter and cruised past the 76ers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 37 points. Josh Giddey tossed in 20 points.
Boston 109 – BROOKLYN 98… The Celtics dialed it up defensively in the fourth quarter to pull past the Nets for their fifth straight win. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and grabbed 11 rebounds. Marcus Smart finished with 16 points and 10 assists.
MIAMI 108 – Milwaukee 102… The Heat built an early lead and rallied late to take down the Bucks in a matchup of short-handed teams. Gabe Vincent led all scorers with 28 points. Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points and 12 boards.
TORONTO 124 – Charlotte 114… The Raptors fought off the Hornets to win three in a row for the first time this season. Pascal Siakam pumped in a game-high 35 points. Scottie Barnes tossed in 21 points. Mason Plumlee powered his way to 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Dallas 119 – L.A. LAKERS 115 (2OT)… The Mavericks outlasted the Lakers after blowing a big lead early. Luka Doncic made a game-tying 3-pointer with six seconds left in regulation and finished with 35 points, 14 boards and 13 assists. Christian Wood added 24 points and 14 rebounds. Tim Hardaway added 22 points.
Cleveland 119 – PORTLAND 113… The Cavaliers came up big in the second half to rally past the Trail Blazers. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 26 points. Jarrett Allen finished with 24 points and 10 boards. Darius Garland scored 20 points and dished off 10 assists.