Toronto 124, Minnesota 110
The Minnesota Timberwolves continued to struggle in the fourth quarter and, as a result, the Toronto Raptors continued to win at home.
Washington 92, Denver 85
The Washington Wizards posted their lowest point total in more than a month and had no qualms. Their defense finally showed up.
Memphis 88, Portland 86
Toney Douglas is just three games into his tenure with his latest NBA team, but he looks as if he belongs in a Memphis Grizzlies uniform. He certainly possesses the franchise's grit-and-grind mentality.
Philadelphia 99, New Orleans 88
While the Philadelphia 76ers breathed a sigh of relief over snapping their 23-game road losing streak Thursday night with a 99-88 victory over the beleaguered New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry understands the score.
Golden State 106, Utah 99
After doing everything imaginable on offense in the first half, the Golden State Warriors suddenly found themselves fending off a revived Utah Jazz offense in the fourth quarter Thursday.
Chicago 95, San Antonio 91
The San Antonio Spurs had no an answer for why they started 13-0 on the road, and also had no answer for the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night at the United Center.