New York 123, Cleveland 105
Julius Randle scored 13 of his game-high 30 points during a pivotal first-quarter run Monday night for the host New York Knicks, who never trailed in a 123-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Indiana 115, Brooklyn 86
Aaron Holiday scored a career-high 24 points, and brother Justin Holiday added a season-high 20 points as the Indiana Pacers shook off a sluggish start and continued their success over the Brooklyn Nets with a 115-86 victory on Monday night in New York.
Toronto 132, Charlotte 96
OG Anunoby scored a career-best 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors demolished the visiting Charlotte Hornets 132-96 Monday night.
Milwaukee 115, Chicago 101
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks finished strong for a 115-101 win over the host Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Houston 132, Portland 108
James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined 64 points as the Houston Rockets won the battle of the backcourts with their 132-108 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at Toyota Center.
Dallas 117, San Antonio 110
Luka Doncic poured in a career-high 42 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded 12 assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-110 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Monday for their second straight victory.
Boston 99, Phoenix 85
Boston forward Jayson Tatum scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the third quarter and added a season-high 11 rebounds, and the Celtics outscored the host Phoenix Suns 99-85 to get back on the winning track Monday.
Minnesota 112, Utah 102
Karl-Anthony Towns matched his career high of seven 3-pointers and contributed 29 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 112-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night in Salt Lake City.
L.A. Clippers 90, Oklahoma City 88
Paul George's 3-pointer with 25.9 seconds remaining was the difference, and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder for a 90-88 victory on Monday night.