NBA SCOREBOARD…
Cleveland 118 – ORLANDO 94… Both teams rested starting players as Cavaliers breezed past the Magic. Danny Green came off the bench to score 21 points and lead a balanced scoring attack for Cleveland.
Miami 129 – PHILADELPHIA 101… The Heat continued their push for a playoff spot by routing the 76ers. Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro scored 24 points apiece.
SAN ANTONIO 129 – Portland 127… The Spurs used a late 13-0 run to pull past the Trail Blazers. Keita Bates-Diop pumped in 25 points. Keldon Johnson tossed in 24 points. Zach Collins finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Oklahoma City 114 – UTAH 98… The Thunder pulled past the Jazz in the second half to strengthen their chances of a play-in spot. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures.
PHOENIX 119 – Denver 115… The Suns fought off the short-handed Nuggets for their seventh straight win. Kevin Durant led the way with 29 points. Chris Paul made a career-high seven 3-pointers on his way to 25 points.