NBA SCOREBOARD…
Miami 111 – HOUSTON 108… The Heat held off the Rockets despite being held scoreless over the final 5 minutes. Tyler Herro made 10 of 15 3-point attempts on his way to a game-high 41 points. Jimmy Butler had 20 points and 10 rebounds.
MEMPHIS 142 – Milwaukee 101… Ja Morant piled up 25 points, 10 boards and 10 assists in just 26 minutes to lead the Grizzlies in their dismantling of the Bucks. Seven other players scored in double figures for Memphis, which ran its winning streak to seven games.
UTAH 132 – New Orleans 129 (OT)… Jordan Clarkson knocked down seven 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 39 points in leading the Jazz to an overtime win over the Pelicans. Lauri Markkanen tossed in 31 points.
Phoenix 111 – L.A. CLIPPERS 95… The Suns turned it up defe7nsively in rolling past the Clippers. They held L.A. to just 7 first-half points in building a 27-point lead at the break. Mikal Bridges led a balanced scoring attack with 2 points. Chris Paul scored 15 points and dished off 13 assists.