NBA roundup: Sunday
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added nine assists for the host New York Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback of the season and edged the undermanned Golden State Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
The Knicks went 22 of 23 from the line — the third time this season they’ve had one miss or fewer from the line while hoisting at least 20 attempts — as they overcame a 21-point second-quarter deficit.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby had 14 points, including a pair of free throws for the game’s final points with 6.2 seconds left.
Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points for the skidding Warriors, who played without injured leading scorers Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and De’Anthony Melton, as well as hobbled veterans Draymond Green, Seth Curry and Al Horford. The Warriors suffered their fifth straight loss.
Thunder 116, Timberwolves 103
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to lift host Oklahoma City to a victory over Minnesota.
Chet Holmgren added 21 points, Isaiah Joe finished with 20, Alex Caruso added 17 and Isiah Hartenstein finished with 12 rebounds as Oklahoma City extended its winning streak to eight games.
Julius Randle scored 32 points for Minnesota, while Anthony Edwards scored 19 on 6-of-17 shooting. Ayo Dosunmu had 18 points off the bench for Minnesota, which lost for the fourth time in five games in a downturn that has come after an 8-1 stretch.
Mavericks 130, Cavaliers 120
Rookie Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and dished out 10 assists, and Naji Marshall scored 25 points and as Dallas beat host Cleveland, splitting their home-and-home set.
P.J. Washington collected 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks, who built a 111-90 lead in the fourth quarter and won for just the second time in their last 11 games. Rookie John Poulakidis scored his first 10 points in the NBA.
Donovan Mitchell had 26 points and 11 assists for the Cavaliers. Max Strus scored 24 and made 6-of-7 3-point attempts in his season debut following left foot surgery. Evan Mobley posted 18 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots.
Raptors 119, Pistons 108
Brandon Ingram scored 34 points and host Toronto defeated Detroit, which had won the previous seven games between the teams.
RJ Barrett added 27 points and Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and a season-best 18 rebounds for the Raptors, who have won two in a row. Scottie Barnes tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three blocked shots.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine assists for the Pistons. Tobias Harris contributed 21 points while Jalen Duren added 20 points and 11 rebounds.
76ers 109, Trail Blazers 103
Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 31 points as Philadelphia notched a win over visiting Portland.
Justin Edwards added 21 points for the Sixers, who have has won three of their last four games. Rookie VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Andre Drummond grabbed 17 rebounds.
Deni Avdija scored 25 points to pace the Trail Blazers, who were playing the opener of a five-game road trip. He dished out nine assists but also had seven of his team’s 19 turnovers. Jerami Grant pitched in with 20 points, while Donovan Clingan had 11 points and 15 boards.
Bucks 134, Pacers 123
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 and Bobby Portis added 29 off the bench to lead Milwaukee past visiting Indiana.
It was a near triple-double for Antetokounmpo with 14 rebounds and eight assists. Ryan Rollins added 20 points with seven dimes. Milwaukee tied a season high with 23 3-pointers as a team. They also had just one more than their season low with nine turnovers against Indiana.
Aaron Nesmith led Indiana, which was once again without Pascal Siakam (knee), with 32 points. Jay Huff added 16 while Jarace Walker scored 14 with eight rebounds and six assists as the Pacers lost their fifth straight against the Bucks.
Kings 116, Jazz 111
DeMar DeRozan recorded season highs of 41 points and 11 assists to lead host Sacramento past Utah, which lost for the 11th time in the past 13 games.
Precious Achiuwa added 20 points and 11 rebounds and Killian Hayes had 16 points and eight assists as the Kings won for the fourth time in their past five games. Nique Clifford had 10 points before fouling out and reserve Daeqwon Plowden also scored 10 points for Sacramento.
Cody Williams scored a career-best 34 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists for the Jazz. Brice Sensabaugh scored 22 points, Isaiah Collier added 21 and Elijah Harkless had 13 for Utah.
–Field Level Media
