NBA SCOREBOARD…
CHARLOTTE 119 – Houston 94… LaMelo Ball made seven 3-pointers on his way to 24 points and the Hornets cruised past the Rockets. Ball also had 10 assists.
Washington 105 – CHICAGO 101… Bradley Beal pumped in 35 points and the Wizards held off the Bulls. Rui Hachamura had 19 points and 10 boards.
Toronto 128 – MEMPHIS 113… The Raptors pulled away in the second half to put away the Grizzlies. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet scored 32 points apiece.
DALLAS 127 – Minnesota 122… The Mavericks jumped out to a 43-22 lead after the first quarter and withstood a late rally to top the Timberwolves. Kristaps Porzingis scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Luka Doncic added 26 points. Tim Hardaway Jr. tossed in 24 points off the bench.
SAN ANTONIO 105 – Golden State 100… Dejounte Murray had 27 points and 10 boards in leading the Spurs passed the Warriors. DeMar DeRozan added 21 points and 10 assists.
PHOENIX 119 – Cleveland 113… Devin Booker lit it up for a season-high 36 points as the Suns downed the Cavaliers. Mikal Bridges added 22 points.
Milwaukee 125 – DENVER 112… The Bucks used a big second half to spurt past the Nuggets. Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped in 30 points. Kris Middleton scored 29 points and dished off 12 assists.
L.A. LAKERS 119 – Oklahoma City 112 (OT)… LeBron James piled up 28 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in his third triple double of the season and the Lakers outlasted the Thunder. Montrezl Harrell delivered 21 points off the bench.