NBA SCOREBOARD…
Milwaukee 118 – PHILADELPHIA 116… The Bucks erased a 10-point deficit and held on at the end to down the 76ers in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and had a game-deciding block of Joel Embiid in the final seconds. Khris Middleton added 22 points.
Chicago 107 – WASHINGTON 94… DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as the Bulls put away the Wizards. Nikola Vucevic pumped in 27 points for Chicago.
BROOKLYN 130 – Detroit 123… The Nets overcame a double-digit deficit to upend the Pistons. Kevin Durant poured in 41 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 24 points. Andre Drummond finished with points and 13 boards.
DALLAS 128 – L.A. Lakers 110… The Mavericks built a 26-point halftime lead and coasted past a short-handed Lakers team. Luka Doncic racked up 34 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Six other players scored in double figures for Dallas.
L.A. CLIPPERS 121 – Utah 115… The Clippers rallied from 25 points down to top the Jazz and snap a five-game skid. Paul George returned after three months and scored 34 points. Reggie Jackson added 21 points.