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With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and the depleted Dallas Mavericks stopped a five-game slide by edging the San Antonio Spurs 133-129 on Monday night. Klay Thompson had 26 points for Dallas in its first win since Feb. 27.
Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James sat on the end of the Lakers' bench, wearing a red baseball cap while watching his team in the first game since his groin injury .
March sadness: The Heat lose for 3rd time this month after leading by double digits late at home

March sadness: The Heat lose for 3rd time this month after leading by double digits late at home

The Miami Heat were up by 11 over Charlotte with 6:47 left on Monday. They led by 11 over Chicago going into the fourth quarter on Saturday. They led 10 over New York midway through the fourth quarter on March 2. All at home, too.
Josh Giddey scores season-high 29 points before injuring ankle and Bulls beat Pacers 121-103

Josh Giddey scores season-high 29 points before injuring ankle and Bulls beat Pacers 121-103

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had a season-high 29 points along with 10 rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a right ankle injury, and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game, 121-103 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday n
Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118

Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 29 points and 12 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from an early 16-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-118 on Monday night.
Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night.

Toronto native A.J. Lawson paces 4 double-doubles for Raptors in 119-104 win over Wizards

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto native A.J. Lawson made seven 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 32 points, and he also had 12 of the Raptors' franchise-record 73 rebounds in a 119-104 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
Jabari Smith Jr. stars as the Rockets beat the Magic 97-84 for 3rd straight win

Jabari Smith Jr. stars as the Rockets beat the Magic 97-84 for 3rd straight win

HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 97-84 on Monday night for their third consecutive victory.
Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

BOSTON (AP) — Sam Hauser made nine 3-pointers — seven in the third quarter — and finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night.
Hornets rally past reeling Heat, who waste another 17-point lead in 105-102 loss

Hornets rally past reeling Heat, who waste another 17-point lead in 105-102 loss

MIAMI (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 35 points, Mark Williams added 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets got their first divisional win of the season by beating the reeling Miami Heat 105-102 on Monday night.