NBA SCOREBOARD…
Denver 108 – BROOKLYN 102… The Nuggets built a 15-point halftime lead and withstood a fourth-quarter rally to escape with a win over the Nets. Michael Porter Jr. pumped in 28 points. Jamal Murray scored 20 of his 25 points in the first quarter. Nikola Jokic racked up 22 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in his 22nd triple-double of the season.
OKLAHOMA CITY 124 – Phoenix 120… The Thunder erased a 12-point halftime deficit in upending the Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander capped a 40-point effort with a pair of game-sealing free throws with 10 seconds left. Luguentz Dort added 20 points. Devin Booker’s 46 points weren’t enough for Phoenix.
SAN ANTONIO 126 – Atlanta 118… The Spurs came from 24 points down to stun the Hawks. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell scored 29 points apiece. Johnson also grabbed 12 boards.
Miami 112 – DETROIT 100… The Heat bombed the Pistons 38-19 in the fourth quarter to win going away. Jimmy Butler scored 26 points and dished off 10 assists. Bam Adebayo finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 19 points in the final 3:20.
New Orleans 117 – HOUSTON 107… Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum scored 26 points apiece to lead the Pelicans past the Rockets. Jonas Valanciunas powered his way to 21 points and 12 boards. Houston’s Jalen Green scored 40 points in the loss.
MILWAUKEE 118 – Toronto 111… The Bucks held the Raptors to 16 fourth-quarter points in a come-from-behind victory. Brook Lopez led the way with 26 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Kris Middleton tossed in 20 points.
L.A. Clippers 117 – PORTLAND 102… The Clippers pulled away in the second half to hand the Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss. Paul George scored a game-high 29 points. Kawhi Leonard dropped in 24 points. Eric Gordon tossed in 20 points off the bench.
L.A. LAKERS 111 – 0rlando 105… Austin Reeves scored 10 straight points in the final 1:33 as the Lakers closed with a 10-4 run to top the Magic. Reeves led all scorers with 35 points. Anthony Davis had 15 points and 11 boards.