NBA SCOREBOARD…
Utah 109 – CLEVELAND 108… The Jazz escaped with a win over the Cavaliers after nearly blowing a 15-point fourth-quarter lead. Donovan Mitchell pumped in 35 points. Rudy Gobert grabbed 20 rebounds to go with his six points.
Charlotte 130 – ATLANTA 127… The Hornets held off the Hawks despite playing without leading scorer LaMelo Ball, starting guard Terry Rozier and two other players due to COVID-19 protocols. Miles Bridges stepped up to score 32 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. made six 3-pointers on his way to 28 points.
TORONTO 102 – Washington 90… The Raptors built a 21-point halftime lead and coasted past the Wizards. Pascal Siakam led the way with 31 points. Precious Achiuwa had 10 points and 14 boards.
HOUSTON 118 – New Orleans 108… The Rockets made it six straight wins with their defeat of the Pelicans. Eric Gordon and Christian Wood scored 23 points apiece. Brandon Ingram’s 40 points weren’t enough for New Orleans.