NBA SCOREBOARD…
Oklahoma City 145 – NEW YORK 135… The Thunder shot 62.5 percent in gunning down the Knicks. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 37 points. Josh Giddey piled up 24 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
Minnesota 129 – CLEVELAND 124… The Timberwolves jumped out to a 20-point lead after the first quarter and withstood a late rally to beat the Cavaliers. D’Angelo Russell scored 30 points and dished off 12 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 13 boards. Rudy Gobert finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
WASHINGTON 102 – Memphis 92… The Wizards eased past the Grizzlies for their fourth straight win. Kristaps Porzingis pumped in 25 points and Deni Avdija tossed in 21.
PHILADELPHIA 105 – Utah 98… Joel Embiid poured in a career-high 59 points and pulled down 11 boards in leading the 76ers past the Jazz. Tyrese Maxey followed with 18 points.
Denver 126 – CHICAGO 103… The Nuggets maintained control throughout in rolling past the Bulls. Michael Porter Jr. scored a game-high 31 points. Jamaal Murray added 23 points. Nikola Jokic grabbed 14 rebounds to go with his eight points.
Sacramento 122 – Golden State 115… The Kings overcame an early double-digit deficit to rally past the Warriors. Domantas Sabonis piled up 26 points and 22 boards. D’Aaron Fox tossed in 22 points. Keegan Murray finished with 21 points.
L.A. LAKERS 116 – Brooklyn 103… The Lakers came up big in the fourth quarter to put away the Nets. Anthony Davis had game-highs with 37 points and 18 rebounds. Lonnie Walker IV added 25 points.