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Clippers close with 22-0 run, overcome 18-point deficit to beat Nets 125-114

Clippers close with 22-0 run, overcome 18-point deficit to beat Nets 125-114

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 14 of his 21 points in the final five minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-114 on Sunday.
Kristaps Porzingis scores 32 points, NBA-leading Celtics beat Rockets 116-107

Kristaps Porzingis scores 32 points, NBA-leading Celtics beat Rockets 116-107

HOUSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 32 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 116-107 on Sunday night.
Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87

Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — With its season-opening starting lineup back together for the first time in 2 1/2 months, the Orlando Magic took its defense to another level Sunday night in a 105-87 win over the Miami Heat.
Nikola Jokic has 42 points and 12 rebounds, Nuggets beat Wizards 113-104

Nikola Jokic has 42 points and 12 rebounds, Nuggets beat Wizards 113-104

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 42 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists and the defending champion Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 113-104 on Sunday night. Jokic was 15 of 20 from the field and made 12 of 14 free throws.
Leonard scores 14 points in 5 minutes, Clippers overcome 18-point deficit to stun Nets 125-114

Leonard scores 14 points in 5 minutes, Clippers overcome 18-point deficit to stun Nets 125-114

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After getting outhustled and outshot for three quarters, the Los Angeles Clippers turned into a team possessed.
Hawks' Trae Young suffers a concussion and is out indefinitely

Hawks' Trae Young suffers a concussion and is out indefinitely

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was diagnosed with a concussion after getting elbowed in the face during a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be out indefinitely, the team said Sunday.

Wizards face the Nuggets on 3-game skid

Denver Nuggets (29-14, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (7-34, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -13.5; over/under is 238.

Toronto and Memphis meet for out-of-conference game

Memphis Grizzlies (15-27, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (16-27, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors host Jaren Jackson Jr.

Charlotte faces Minnesota on 4-game road slide

Charlotte Hornets (9-31, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-12, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m.

Houston faces Boston after overtime win

Boston Celtics (32-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (20-21, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -10.