NBA SCOREBOARD…
Brooklyn 132 – CHARLOTTE 121… Kyrie Irving knocked down nine 3-pointers on his way to 50 points and the Nets dawned the Hornets to snap a four-game skid. Irving became one of 22 players in NBA history with five 50-point games. Andre Drummond powered his way to 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Cleveland 127 – INDIANA 124… Darius Garland a go-ahead pair of free throws with 14 seconds left and finished with a career-high 41 points in leading the Cavaliers past the Pacers. Garland scored 21 of his points in the fourth quarter and had 13 assists. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 12 boards. Lauri Markkanen tossed in 21 points.
Phoenix 102 – ORLANDO 99… The short-handed Suns held on at the end to escape with a win over the Magic. DeAndre Ayton and Landry Shamet scored 21 points apiece. Cameron Payne scored 18 points and dished off 12 assists.
MEMPHIS 132 – New Orleans 111… The Grizzlies built an early double-digit lead and never looked back in their thrashing of the Pelicans. Ja Morant led the way with 24 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane added 22 points apiece.
Milwaukee 143 – OKLAHOMA CITY 115… Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 39 points to lead seven players in double figures and the Bucks rolled past the Thunder for their fifth straight win. Kris Middleton added 25 points. Bobby Portis had 18 points and 12 boards.
GOLDEN STATE 112 – L.A. Clippers 97… The Warriors took control with a big second quarter and breezed past the Clippers. Jonathan Kuminga came off the bench to score 21 points and lead a balanced scoring attack. Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole added 20 points apiece.