NBA SCOREBOARD (regular season concludes May 16)…
Chicago 120 – CHARLOTTE 99… The Bulls built a big lead early and turned the game into a rout with a dominant third quarter. Nikola Vucevic powered his way to 29 points and 14 rebounds.
DALLAS 113 – Brooklyn 109… The Mavericks fought off the Nets down the stretch to escape with the win. Luka Doncic scored 24 points and grabbed 10 boards. Tim Hardaway Jr. tossed in 23 points.
Washington 131 – TORONTO 129 (OT)… The Wizards outlasted the Raptors after trailing by nine at halftime. Bradley Beal caught fire late and finished with 28 points. Raul Neto added 25 points. Robin Lopez delivered 24 points off the bench.
DETROIT 111 – Memphis 97… Wayne Ellington and Cory Joseph scored 18 points apiece to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Pistons downed the Grizzlies to snap their four-game skid. Joseph also dished off 11 assists.
INDIANA 133 – Atlanta 126… Caris LeVert scored nine of his 31 points in the final 2:17 and had 12 assists in leading the Pacers past the Hawks. Domantas Sabonis finished with 30 points.
GOLDEN STATE 118 – Oklahoma City 97… Stephen Curry scored 34 points in three quarters of play and the Warriors cruised past the Thunder. Mychal Mulder added 25 points off the bench.
L.A. CLIPPERS 118 – L.A. Lakers 94… The Clippers built a 23-point halftime lead and never looked back in their rout of the Lakers. The victory moved them into the No. 3 slot in the Western Conference playoff race. Paul George scored 24 points to lead seven players in double figures.