NBA SCOREBOARD (regular season concludes May 16)…
Miami 130 – BOSTON 124… The Heat withstood a fourth-quarter rally to top the Celtics. Jimmy Butler scored 26 points and dished off 11 assists.
New York 106 – L.A. CLIPPERS 100… Derrick Rose came off the bench to score 25 points in helping the Knicks down the Clippers. Reggie Bullock tossed in 24 points.
New Orleans 112 – CHARLOTTE 110… The Pelicans rallied past the Hornets in the fourth quarter and remain in the chase for a playoff spot. Eric Bledsoe had 24 points and 11 assists. Willie Hernangomez pulled down 16 rebounds.
Dallas 124 – CLEVELAND 97… The Mavericks overcame the ejection of Luka Doncic to roll past the Cavaliers. Tim Hardaway Jr. pumped in 25 points and Josh Richardson added 20.
Minnesota 128 – ORLANDO 96… The Timberwolves built a 30-point halftime lead and led by as many as 43 points in their rout of the Magic. Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell scored 27 points apiece.
Chicago 108 – DETROIT 96… The Bulls cruised past the Pistons to continue their push for a post-season spot. Zack LaVine led all scorers with 30 points. Nikola Vucevic powered his way to 29 points and 16 boards.
L.A. LAKERS 123 – Phoenix 110… Anthony Davis scored 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in leading the Lakers to a convincing win over the Suns.
SACRAMENTO 126 – Oklahoma City 98… Eight players scored in double figures as the Kings walloped the Thunder. Maurice Harkless and Terence Davis scored 18 points apiece.