NBA SCOREBOARD…
Boston 111 – DETROIT 99… Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and brought down 11 rebounds as the Celtics cruised past the Pistons. Derrick White tossed in 23 points. Robert Williams III had 15 points and as many boards.
Cleveland 114 – WASHINGTON 91… All five starters scored in double figures in the Cavaliers’ thrashing of the Wizards. Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland scored 23 points apiece. Donovan Mitchell added 21 points.
L.A. Clippers 124 – BROOKLYN 116… The Clippers got 29 points from Paul George and 24 from Kawhi Leonard in fighting off the short-handed Nets. Ivica Zubac had 19 points and 12 rebounds. Cam Thomas’ 47 points weren’t enough for Brooklyn.
CHICAGO 128 – San Antonio 104… The Bulls used a big fourth quarter to bury the Spurs. Nikola Vucevic scored 22 points and pulled down 12 boards. Andre Drummond delivered 31 points and 15 rebounds off the bench. Zach LaVine added 20 points.
Sacramento 140 – HOUSTON 120… Keegan Murray pumped in a career-high 30 points to lead the Kings in their romp over the Rockets. Domantas Sabonis finished with 17 points and 10 assists.
Dallas 124 – UTAH 111… The Mavericks pulled away in the second half to get past the Jazz. Josh Green and Jaden Hardin scored 29 points apiece to lead six players in double figures. Dwight Powell had 16 boards to go with his 12 points.
GOLDEN STATE 141 – Oklahoma City 114… The Warriors knocked down 26 of 50 3-point attempts on their way to routing the Thunder. Klay Thompson was 12-of-16 from beyond the arc and finished with a game-high 42 points. Jordan Poole had 21 points and 12 assists.
Milwaukee 127 – PORTLAND 108… Brook Lopez dropped in 27 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Bucks cruised past the Trail Blazers. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 14 rebounds. Jrue Holiday added 20 points.