NBA SCOREBOARD…
DETROIT 117 – Indiana 97… The Pistons jumped out to an 18-point lead after the first quarter and never looked back pounding the Pacers to snap an 11-game losing streak. Cory Joseph came off the bench to score 22 points and lead seven players in double figures. James Wiseman had 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Minnesota 136 – ATLANTA 115… The Timberwolves built a 24-point halftime lead and coasted past the Hawks. Anthony Edwards pumped in 32 points. Michael Conley added 21 points.
MIAMI 119 – Utah 115… The Heat pulled past the Jazz in the second half and escaped with the victory. Jimmy Butler scored 24 points to lead seven players in double figures.
Memphis 104 – DALLAS 88… The Grizzlies came up big in the second half to bury the short-handed Mavericks. Desmond Bane scored 23 points to lead a balanced scoring attack.
HOUSTON 111 – Boston 109… The Rockets held on down the stretch to top the Celtics. Jalen Green led the way with 28 points. Jabari Smith Jr. had 24 points and 12 boards. Kenyon Martin Jr. tossed in 20 points. Jalen Brown’s 43 points weren’t enough for Boston.
GOLDEN STATE 123 – Phoenix 112… The Warriors built an early 20-point lead and breezed past the Suns for their eighth straight home win. Klay Thompson scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half. Stephen Curry added 23 points. Jordan Poole delivered 20 points off the bench.
Milwaukee 133 – SACRAMENTO 124… The Bucks withstood a late rally to take down the Kings. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 46 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Kris Middleton tossed in 31 points and Brook Lopez added 23.