NBA SCOREBOARD…
Charlotte 111 – BROOKLYN 95… The Hornets handled the Nets for their third straight win to start the season. Miles Bridges pumped in 32 points. Ish Smith scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter.
Orlando 110 – NEW YORK 104… Cole Anthony scored 29 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in leading the Magic past the Knicks. Terrence Ross scored all 22 of his points in the fourth quarter.
Boston 107 – HOUSTON 97… Jayson Tatum scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half and the Celtics held off the Rockets. Al Horford scored 11 of his 17 points in the third quarter and had 10 boards.
Philadelphia 115 – OKLAHOMA CITY 103… Seth Curry scored 23 of his 28 points in the first quarter and the 76ers breezed past the Thunder. Joel Embiid added 22 points.
Golden State 119 – SACRAMENTO 107… The Warriors came up big in the second half to put away the Kings. Stephen Curry scored 27 points and surpassed 5,000 career assists. Jordan Pool tossed in 22 points.
L.A. LAKERS 121 – Memphis 117… The Lakers overcame a 40-point outburst by Memphis’ Ja Morant to get past the Grizzlies. Carmelo Anthony came off the bench to score 28 points. Anthony Davis added 22 points.