Wolves 109 (15-23), Rockets 139 (26-12)
Houston won in a blowout despite 11 TOs from James Harden. The Rockets outscored the Wolves by 14 in the second quarter to take a 16-point lead into halftime, and led by as much as 41 during the fourth.
James Harden dropped a game-high 32 points with 12 boards and 8 dimes. Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 10 dimes.
Pelicans 105 (14-26, Celtics 140 (26-11)
Boston dominated from the first quarter, taking a 17-point lead into the second. The Celtics would grow the lead to as much as 37 points during the third quarter.
Jayson Tatum need just three quarters to drop a career-high 41 points on 16-22 shooting.
Bulls 108 (14-26), Pistons 99 (14-26)
After taking the lead with 4:36 left in the first quarter, Chicago wouldn’t trail for the rest of the game, eventually snapping a 6-game losing streak.
Zach LaVine dropped a game-high 25 points with 6 dimes.
Lakers 125 (32-7), Thunder 110 (22-17)
No LeBron, AD and Danny Green, no problem. The Lakers led the entire game, and by as much as 32 points during the third quarter.
Kyle Kuzma dropped a game-high 36 points with 7 boards. Rajon Rondo added 21 points with 12 boards and 8 dimes.
The Lakers have won 8 straight games.
Sixers 91 (25-15), Mavs 109 (24-15)
Dallas outscored the Joel Embiid-less Sixers by 27 points during the second half.
Luka Doncic dropped a team-high 19 points with 12 dimes and 8 boards. Dwight Powell added 19 points with 12 boards.
Cavs 111 (12-27), Nuggets 103 (26-12)
Cleveland blew a 17-point fourth quarter lead, but was able to hold on when it mattered most.
Kevin Love dropped 19 points with 15 boards. Collin Sexton added a game-high 25 points.
Bucks 122 (35-6), Blazers 101 (16-24)
Milwaukee took the lead with 6:25 left in the first quarter, and did not trail for the rest of the game. The Bucks would go up by as much as 25 points during the fourth quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped a game-high 32 points with 17 boards and 6 dimes. Khris Middleton added 30 points on 11-17 shooting.
