NBA SCOREBOARD…
Cleveland 120 – CHARLOTTE 104… The short-handed Cavaliers handled the Hornets for the second time in three days. Evan Mobley scored 26 points to lead a balanced scoring attack. Cedi Osman delivered 24 points off the bench and Caris LeVert added 22 for Cleveland.
WASHINGTON 117 – Detroit 97… The Wizards breezed past the Pistons to snap their three-game skid. Bradley Beal pumped in a game-high 36 points. Five other players scored in double figures for Washington.
TORONTO 125 – Denver 110… The Raptors scored 49 first-quarter points and cruised the rest of the way in handing the Nuggets their fourth straight loss. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Fred VanVleet’s 36 points. O.G. Anunoby dropped in 24 points.
L.A. Lakers 123 – NEW ORLEANS 108… The Lakers led by 36 points in the second half of their blowout win over the Pelicans. Anthony Davis had game-highs with 35 points and 17 rebounds. Malik Beasley made seven 3-pointers on his way to 24 points.
OKLAHOMA CITY 121 – Brooklyn 107… The Thunder came up big in the second half to rally past the Nets after trailing by 10 at the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 35 points. Lu Dort added 24 points. Jalen Williams had 23 points and 10 boards.
SAN ANTONIO 132 – Orlando 114… The Spurs knocked down a franchise-record 22 3-pointers in gunning down the Magic. Jeremy Sochan led the way with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Zach Collins dropped in 25 points.
New York 123 – PORTLAND 107… The Knicks shook off a slow start to cruise past the Trail Blazers. Immanuel Quickley scored 26 points and brought down 10 rebounds. Julius Randle finished with 24 points and 10 boards. RJ Barrett added 22 points.
Milwaukee 116 – PHOENIX 104… Giannis Antetokounmpo had game-highs with 36 points and 11 boards to lead the Bucks past the Suns. Brook Lopez powered his way to 21 points and 10 rebounds.