NBA SCOREBOARD…
CLEVELAND 122 – Utah 99… Seven players scored in double figures as the Cavaliers throttled the Jazz. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 23 points in just 23 minutes. Cedi Osman delivered 22 points off the bench. Jarrett Allen had 20 points and 11 rebounds.
PHILADELPHIA 104 – Toronto 101 (OT)… Tobias Harris knocked down a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:12 remaining and the 76ers made it stand in outlasting the Raptors for their fifth straight win. Harris finished with 21 points. Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 11 boards. Pascal Siakam’s 38 points and 15 rebounds weren’t enough for Toronto.
ATLANTA 126 – Orlando 125… Dejounte Murray’s two free throws with 1.3 seconds remaining lifted the Hawks over the Magic for their first win in six games. Trae Young had game-highs with 37 points and 13 assists. Six other players scored in double figures for Atlanta.
San Antonio 124 – HOUSTON 105… The Spurs held the Rockets to 14 third-quarter points in turning a close game into a rout. Devin Vassell led all scorers with 26 points. San Antonio got a big lift from its bench, which provided half the scoring.
MINNESOTA 116 – Dallas 106… The Timberwolves shook off a slow start to clobber the Mavericks. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each had 27 points and 13 boards. Dallas lost Luka Doncic and coach Jason Kidd to successive ejections late in the third quarter.
Milwaukee 128 – NEW ORLEANS 119… The Bucks withstood a late comeback attempt to top the Pelicans. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 42 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jrue Holiday scored 18 points and dished off 11 assists.
OKLAHOMA CITY 123 – Portland 121… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s baseline jumper at the buzzer capped a 35-point effort and lifted the Thunder over the Trail Blazers. Gilgeous-Alexander was one of seven players in double figures for Oklahoma City.
PHOENIX 130 – L.A. Lakers 104… The Suns built a 24-point halftime lead and never looked back in blowing out the Lakers. Chris Paul scored 28 points to lead a balanced scoring attack. Deandre Ayton powered his way to 21 points and 11 boards. Mikal Bridges tossed in 20 points.
Charlotte 125 – SACRAMENTO 119… LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and dished off 12 assists to help rally the Hornets past the Kings. Kelly Oubre Jr finished with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Nick Richards contributed 14 points and 11 boards off the bench.