Knicks 101 (17-41), Hornets 107 (20-38)
Charlotte’s backcourt duo of Terry Rozier (26 points) and Devonte Graham (21 points, 5 assists) led the way as Charlotte picked up a home victory.
Alonzo Trier scored 15 points in just 16 minutes of action off the pine for New York.
76ers 94 (36-23), Cavaliers 108 (17-41)
Joel Embiid joined Ben Simmons on the injury report after logging just 8 minutes for the shorthanded Sixers.
Collin Sexton scored 28 points to lead the Cavs to their second straight win.
Nets 106 (26-31), Wizards 110 (21-36)
Jerome Robinson hit the game-winning 3-pointer for the struggling Wizards in just his seventh game with the squad.
Bradley Beal’s hot streak continued as he poured in 30 points.
Magic 130 (26-32), Hawks 120 (17-43)
Trae Young dropped 37, but the Magic’s one-two punch of Aaron Gordon (25 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks) and Evan Fournier (28 points on 11-for-18 shooting) was too much to overcome.
Timberwolves 129 (17-40), Heat 126 (36-22)
The Timberwolves overcame a 12-point deficit with under 5 minutes to go as D’Angelo Russell (27 points, 6 assists, 3 steals) made a clutch block on a driving Jimmy Butler in the game’s closing seconds.
Grizzlies 112 (28-30), Rockets 140 (38-20)
Russell Westbrook was a team-best plus-37 in 34 minutes of action as he stuffed the stat sheet with 33 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. James Harden added 30 and Austin Rivers chipped in 23 off the pine.
Once in the clear driver’s seat at the No. 8 spot, the Grizzlies are feeling the pressure after dropping their fourth straight contest.
Mavericks 109 (36-23), Spurs 103 (24-33)
Kristaps Porzingis (28 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks) and Luka Doncic (26 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists) put up big numbers as Dallas ran out to a 16-point first quarter lead and held on the rest of the way.
Clippers 102 (39-19), Suns 92 (24-35)
Kawhi Leonard made his impact felt on the box score, racking up 24 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals as the Clippers picked up a needed victory.
DeAndre Ayton had 25 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks for Phoenix.
