NBA SCOREBOARD…
New York 120 – BOSTON 117 (OT)… Julius Randle made a pair of free throws to give the lead with 21 seconds left and finished with a game-high 37 points in leading the Knicks past the Celtics. Jalen Brunson tossed in 28 points and made a game-sealing block at the end.
Detroit 130 – BROOKLYN 122… The Pistons took control with a big third quarter and held off the Nets. Saddiq Bey scored 25 points to lead eight players in double figures. Alec Burks added 20 points.
CHARLOTTE 111 – Chicago 96… The Hornets erased an eight-point halftime deficit in cruising past the Bulls. Terry Rozier led the way with 28 points. Mason Plumlee had 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Cleveland 113 – HOUSTON 95… The Cavaliers built a 26-point lead at halftime and never looked back in their thrashing of the Rockets. Darius Garland led a balanced scoring attack with 26 points. Evan Mobley finished with 21 points and 10 boards.
Dallas 99 – PHOENIX 95… The Mavericks fought their way past the Suns after losing leading Luka Doncic early in the contest with an injury. Spencer Dinwiddie stepped it up and scored a game-high 36 points. Dorian Finney-Smith had 18 points and 12 rebounds.
L.A. CLIPPERS 138 – San Antonio 100… The Clippers jumped out to a 16-point lead after the first quarter on their way to blowing out the Spurs. Paul George led all scorers with 35 points. Kawhi Leonard tossed in 27 points.