NBA SCOREBOARD…
Cleveland 113 – CHARLOTTE 110… The Cavaliers withstood a fourth-quarter rally to top the Hornets. Jarrett Allen powered his way to 24 points and 16 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen tossed in 21 points, Evan Mobley finished with 15 points and 10 boards.
INDIANA 131 – San Antonio 118… The Pacers cruised past the Spurs to snap their four-game skid. Domantas Sabonis scored 24 points and brought down 13 rebounds.
PHILADELPHIA 113 – Portland 103… Seth Curry made several big shots down the stretch and finished with 23 points to lead seven players in double figures as the short-handed 76ers downed the Trail Blazers. Georges Niang delivered 21 points off the bench. Andre Drummond had 14 points and 15 boards.
ATLANTA 118 – Washington 111… The Hawks made all 29 free-throw attempts in grinding out a win over the Wizards. Trae Young led the way with 26 points. Clint Capela had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Chicago 128 – BOSTON 114… The Bulls bombed the Celtics 39-11 in the fourth quarter to erase a 19-point deficit and run away with the win. DeMar DeRozan pumped in 37 points. Zach LaVine added 26 points.
Toronto 113 – NEW YORK 104… The Raptors took control with a big third quarter and held off the Knicks in the 75th anniversary of the NBA’s first game. OG Anunoby scored a career-high 36 points. Gary Trent Jr. added 26 points.
MEMPHIS 106 – Denver 97… Ja Morant scored 26 points and the Grizzlies got a lift from their bench in fighting off the Nuggets. Memphis shot just seven free throws in the contest.
Orlando 115 – MINNESOTA 97… The Magic went on a 43-19 fourth-quarter tear to escape with a come-from-behind win over the Timberwolves. Cole Anthony scored a game-high 31 points. Rookie Franz Wagner added 28 points. Wendell Carter Jr. totaled 15 points and 14 boards.
L.A. CLIPPERS 99 – Oklahoma City 94… The Clippers closed with a 16-3 run to upend the Thunder. Paul George scored eight points during the surge and led all scorers with 32 points.