UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets enjoy sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference
The 76ers are a full game behind the Nets following a 101-94 loss at New Orleans. Zion Williamson scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including the first six of the period. Williamson was 15 of 28 from the field and added 15 rebounds and eight assists.
Brandon Ingram added 17 points but shot 5 of 21 in his first game back since missing five with a right foot injury.
Joel Embiid had scored 59 points in two games since returning from injury, but he provided just 14 on 5-of-16 shooting in this one.
Checking out Friday’s other NBA action:
— Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, Reggie Jackson added 26 and the Clippers used a dominating second quarter to defeat the Rockets, 126-109 and extend their winning streak to four games. The Clippers trailed 40-26 with 9:57 remaining in the second before outscoring the Rockets 41-6 the remainder of the period. The Clippers were 15 of 21 from the field during the quarter while the Rockets missed 14 of 15 after making their first two shots.
— Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets in a 121-119 win against the Spurs. Jokic posted his 54th career triple-double to help the Nuggets to their eighth straight victory. Michael Porter Jr. had 22 points and reserve Monte Morris chipped in 21 for Denver, which didn’t ice the victory until DeMar DeRozan’s tip attempt at the buzzer spun out.
— Miles Bridges scored 26 points to lead the Hornets to a 127-119 victory over the Bucks, who were playing without all five of their usual starters. Charlotte had five players score at least 18 points, with Terry Rozier and Devonte’ Graham each providing 20. Charlotte is three games over .500 for the first time since January 2017.
— Jayson Tatum poured in 18 of his career-high 53 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to help the Celtics outlast the Timberwolves, 145-136. It was the first 50-point game for the All-Star, who eclipsed his previous high of 41. Jaylen Brown had 26 points. Marcus Smart added 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds to help Boston post its fourth win in five games.
— The Hawks knocked off the Bulls, 120-108 as Trae Young scored 42 points, and Clint Capela added a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Zach LaVine scored 39 of his career-high 50 points in the first half, but the Bulls lost for the first time in four games. Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 10 boards for Chicago.
— RJ Barrett drained a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:15 left in overtime and finished with 20 points as the Knicks ended the Grizzlies’ four-game winning streak, 133-129. Alec Burks had nine of his 19 in OT, and Julius Randle recovered from a scoreless first half to finish with 15 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season. Ja Morant scored 26 points and Dillon Brooks had 23 for the Grizzlies, who were trying to complete a perfect four-game road trip through the Eastern Conference.
— Bradley Beal shook off a sluggish performance and scored six points in the final 6.1 seconds to lift the Wizards past the Warriors, 110-107. Washington guard Russell Westbrook had 19 points, 14 assists and 14 rebounds for his league-leading 21st triple-double. Rui Hachimura added 22 points and five rebounds for the Wizards, who had lost 12 of 16.
— Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in his return from a three-game injury absence, helping the Pacers earn a 111-106 win over the Magic. Aaron Holiday made six of Indiana’s 11 3-pointers and finished with 20 points for Indiana. Doug McDermott made 8 of 13 shots and added 19 points off the bench as the Pacers improved to 15-12 on the road.
