NBA SCOREBOARD…
New Orleans 132 – WASHINGTON 112… The Pelicans rolled past the Wizards for their first win in 11 years the nation’s capital. CJ McCollum scored a game-high 34 points. Jonas Valanciunas finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
BOSTON 107 – Chicago 99… The Celtics withstood a fourth-quarter charge to top the Bulls. Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 32 points. Grant Williams delivered 20 points off the bench.
Milwaukee 111 – NEW YORK 107… The Bucks used a 3-point barrage to overcame a 17-point second-half deficit and hand the Knicks their first loss in five games. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and grabbed 10 boards. Joe Ingles came off the bench to knock down five 3-pointers on his way to 17 points.
MEMPHIS 121 – San Antonio 113… The Grizzlies built a 12-point halftime lead and held off the Spurs despite the absence of leading scorer Ja Morant. Tyus Jones scored 24 points and six other players scored in double figures for Memphis. Steven Adams pulled down 15 rebounds to go with his 11 points.
DENVER 122 – L.A. Lakers 109… The Nuggets took a 14-point lead into the locker room at halftime and coasted past the Lakers. Jamal Murray lit it up for 34 points. Nikola Jokic racked up 14 points, 11 boards and 16 assists.
SACRAMENTO 136 – Orlando 111… The Kings made 23-point attempts in blowing out the Magic. Harrison Barnes was 6-of-7 from beyond the arc on his way to a game-high 30 points. He was one of eight Sacramento players in double figures.