NBA SCOREBOARD…
Philadelphia 118 – CLEVELAND 109… Joel Embiid had game-highs with 36 points and 18 rebounds as the 76ers pulled past the short-handed Cavaliers in the second half. James Harden scored 28 points and dished off 12 assists. Tyrese Maxey tossed in 23 points.
MIAMI 138 – Memphis 119… The Heat shook off a slow start to roll past the Grizzlies. Bam Adebayo scored 26 points to lead seven players in double figures. Tyler Herro tossed in 24 points and Jimmy Butler added 23.
Sacramento 117 – CHICAGO 114… De’Aaron Fox beat the buzzer with a tie-breaking 3-pointer and finished with 32 points in leading the Kings past the Bulls. Domantas Sabonis racked up 14 points, 17 boards and 10 assists.
HOUSTON 114 – L.A. Lakers 110… The Rockets built a 14-point halftime lead and held off the short-handed Lakers. Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with 27 points. Six other players scored in double figures for Houston.
Boston 104 – MINNESOTA 102… The Celtics hung on down the stretch to top the Timberwolves. Jalen Brown pumped in 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jayson Tatum had 22 points and 12 boards.
Dallas 137 – SAN ANTONIO 128 (OT)… Five players scored at least 20 points and the short-handed Mavericks outlasted the Spurs. Dwight Powell and Jaden Hardy tossed in 22 points apiece. Josh Green added 21 points. Reggie Bullock finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
L.A. CLIPPERS 134 – Golden State 126… The Clippers got 30 points from Kawhi Leonard and 24 from Paul George in fighting their way past the Warriors. Ivica Zubac powered his way to 19 points and 16 boards. L.A. had four other players in double figures. Stephen Curry’s 50 points weren’t enough for Golden State.