NBA SCOREBOARD…
Chicago 126 – Detroit 108… The Bulls cruised past the Pistons in a game played in Paris. Zach LaVine pumped in 30 points to lead all scorers. DeMar DeRozan added 26 points. Five other players scored in double figures for Chicago.
BOSTON 121 – Golden State 118 (OT)… The Celtics erased a 10-point first-half deficit and outlasted the Warriors in a matchup of last year’s NBA finals. Jayson Tatum had game-highs with 34 points and 19 rebounds. Al Horford added 20 points and 10 boards.
MINNESOTA 128 – Toronto 126… D’Angelo Russell came alive to score 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to help rally the Timberwolves past the Raptors. His two free throws with 9.2 seconds remaining provided the winning margin. Anthony Edwards tossed in 23 points. Kyle Anderson had 20 points and 10 boards.
PHOENIX 117 – Brooklyn 112… The Suns withstood a fourth-quarter rally to get past the Nets. Mikal Bridges led the way with 28 points. Deandre Ayton had 24 points and 14 rebounds.
Philadelphia 105 – PORTLAND 95… The 76ers jumped out to a 23-point halftime lead and coasted past the Trail Blazers for their fourth straight win. Joel Embiid led all scorers with 32 points. James Harden piled up 16 points, 10 boards and 14 assists. James harden’s game-high 30 points weren’t enough for Brooklyn.