NBA SCOREBOARD…
Brooklyn 123 – DETROIT 108… The Nets took one more step toward a playoff spot with their win over the Pistons. Mikal Bridges scored 26 points. Five other players scored in double figures for Brooklyn.
New York 138 – INDIANA 129… The Knicks got 39 points from Immanuel Quickley and 36 from Quentin Grimes in outgunning the Pacers. Obi Toppin tossed in 32 points. Mitchell Robinson had 14 points and 16 rebounds.
ATLANTA 134 – Washington 116… Trae Young returned from a one-game absence to score 25 points and dish off 16 assists in leading the Hawks past the Wizards. John Collins added 23 points.
BOSTON 97 – Toronto 93… The Celtics fought off the Raptors to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Malcolm Brogdon made a pair of late free throws and finished with a game-high 29 points. Jalen Brown had 25 points and 11 boards.
MILWAUKEE 105 – Chicago 92… The Bucks came up big in the second half to roll past the Bulls and clinch the top overall seed in the NBA playoffs. Bobby Portis made six 3-pointers on his way to 27 points. Brook Lopez added 26 points. Jrue Holiday finished with 20 points and 15 assists.
NEW ORLEANS 138 – Memphis 131 (OT)… The Pelicans overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to rally past the Grizzlies and clinch a play-in spot. Herbert Jones pumped in 35 points. CJ McCollum had 31 points and 10 boards. Trey Murphy knocked down seven 3-pointers and finished with 30 points. Brandon Ingram contributed 24 points and 13 assists.
DALLAS 123 – Sacramento 119… The Mavericks continued their push for a postseason spot by rallying past the Kings. Kyrie Irving scored 25 of his 31 points during a second-half surge. Luca Doncic had 29 points and 10 rebounds.
L.A. CLIPPERS 125 – L.A. Lakers 118… The Clippers built a 19-point halftime lead and hung on to top the Lakers. Norman Powell came off the bench to score 27 points. Kawhi Leonard added 25 points. Ivica Zubac finished with 17 points and 13 boards.