NBA SCOREBOARD…
Toronto 128 – CHARLOTTE 108… The Raptors built a 15-point halftime lead and coasted past the Hornets. Pascal Siakam pumped in 36 points. Fred VanVleet had 20 points and as many assists.
BROOKLYN 111 – Utah 110… The Nets held on at the end to down the Jazz. Mikal Bridges led the way with 30 points.
CHICAGO 128 – Memphis 107… The Bulls bombed the Grizzlies 40-16 in the third quarter to erase a 15-point halftime deficit and won going away. Zach LaVine led all scorers with 36 points. DeMar DeRozan tossed in 31 points.
Portland 107 – MINNESOTA 105… The Trail Blazers were too much down the stretch in holding off the Timberwolves. Shaedon Sharpe scored 27 points to lead a balanced scoring attack. Anthony Edwards’ 37 points weren’t enough for Minnesota.
ATLANTA 132 – Dallas 130 (OT)… Trae Young knocked down two free throws with 1.8 seconds left in overtime and finished with 24 points and 12 assists as the Hawks outlasted the Mavericks. Dejounte Murray led Atlanta with 25 points.
NEW YORK 118 – Washington 109… The Knicks fought off the Wizards to clinch a playoff spot. Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes scored 27 points apiece. Immanuel Quickley tossed in 22 points and Obi Toppin added 21.
ORLANDO 128 – Detroit 102… Eight players scored in double figures as the Magic dealt the Pistons their 20th loss in 21 games. Jalen Suggs delivered 18 points off the bench.
San Antonio 142 – SACRAMENTO 134 (OT)… Doug McDermott scored 22 of his 30 points after the third period as the Spurs took down the Kings and prevented them from clinching the Pacific Division. Julian Champagnie had 26 points. Tre Jones piled up 17 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
L.A. Lakers 134 – HOUSTON 109… Anthony Davis poured in 40 points to lead the Lakers in their thrashing of the Rockets. Rui Hachimura came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 12 boards. LeBron James finished with 18 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds.
Phoenix 128 – OKLAHOMA CITY 118… The Suns took control with a big second quarter and cruised past the Thunder. Kevin Durant lit it up for 35 points. Devin Booker scored 22 points and dished off 10 assists.
CLEVELAND 115 – Indiana 105… The Cavaliers came up big in the fourth quarter to spurt past the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 40 points. Darius Garland tossed in 20 points. Evan Mobley finished with 14 points and 18 boards.
MILWAUKEE 117 – Philadelphia 104… The Bucks show 57.6 percent from the field in shooting their way past the 76ers in a matchup of conference heavyweights. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. Brook Lopez added 21 points.
DENVER 112 – Golden State 110…. The Nuggets overcame an early double-digit deficit and held on at the end to top the Warriors. Michael Porter Jr. had 29 points and 11 boards. Jamal Murray tossed in 26 points.