NBA SCOREBOARD…
New York 104 – DETROIT 102… Alec Burks knocked down a 3-pointer and made a game-sealing steal in the final second as the Knicks topped the Pistons. R.J. Barrett led New York with 21 points. Julian Randle added 20 points.
BOSTON 134 – Minnesota 112… The Celtics rolled past the Timberwolves for their sixth straight win. Jayson Tatum pumped in a game-high 34 points, Jaylen Brown had 31 points and 10 rebounds.
WASHINGTON 123 – Golden State 115… Corey Kispert scored 16 of his career-high 25 points in the first half and the Wizards handed the Warriors their fifth loss in six games. Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tossed in 22.
New Orleans 116 – L.A. LAKERS 108… The Pelicans overcame a 23-point deficit to upend the Lakers. Brandon Ingram returned from a 10-game absence and scored 26 points. Trey Murphy III scored all of his 21 points in the second half.
Charlotte 119 – BROOKLYN 110… The Hornets handled the Nets and tied Brooklyn for eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. LaMelo Ball led the way with 33 points. Miles Bridges dropped in 24 points. PJ Washington had 18 points and 11 boards.
Utah 114 – DALLAS 100… Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Mavericks downed the Jazz in a matchup of teams jockeying for playoff positions. Dallas also got 23 points from Reggie Bullock and 22 from Jalen Brunson.
PHOENIX 114 – Philadelphia 104… The 76ers fought off the 76ers to win their eighth in a row. Devin Booker lit it up for 35 points. Chris Paul scored 19 points and dished off 14 assists.