Charlotte 118, Minnesota 102
Suddenly, the Charlotte Hornets are playing the way coach Steve Clifford always envisioned.
Cleveland 116, Detroit 88
The NBA's Central Division standings show the Detroit Pistons at the top. The Cleveland Cavaliers sent a message on Monday who really rules the division until further notice.
Indiana 105, Orlando 97
Victor Oladipo doesn't need to tell everyone he was thrilled with the offseason trade that brought him back to the state of Indiana.
Philadelphia 107, Utah 86
With Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert absent, the Philadelphia 76ers were bent on making Monday night's game an inside job.
New York 107, L.A. Clippers 85
Three days after getting little help for Kristaps Porzingis, a host of New York Knicks came to play on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Portland 100, Memphis 92
The Memphis Grizzlies had cut the Portland Trail Blazers' lead to four points. It was getting late, but if they made a stop, there was a chance to flip things.
Washington 99, Milwaukee 88
John Wall returned to the lineup, and the Washington Wizards seemed to get their groove back.
New Orleans 114, Oklahoma City 107
Anthony Davis insisted he wasn't tired, but his normally reliable jump shot said otherwise.
Boston 110, Dallas 102
The Boston Celtics have been comeback specialists during their win streak and their magic, led by Kyrie Irving's season-high 47 points, continued Monday night.
San Antonio 96, Atlanta 85
When San Antonio needed LaMarcus Aldridge to step up on Monday in the final minutes of a close game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Spurs' leader jumped at the chance and took charge.
Denver 114, Sacramento 98
Wes Unseld Jr. walked out of the Denver Nuggets' locker room and eyed about a dozen media members circled about, waiting to talk to him.