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Green has 30 points, Rockets rally to beat Hawks 128-122

Green has 30 points, Rockets rally to beat Hawks 128-122

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 30 points, Kenyon Martin Jr. and rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 each and the Houston Rockets overcame a 15-point second half deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-122 on Friday night.
Adebayo scores 38 points to lead Heat past Wizards

Adebayo scores 38 points to lead Heat past Wizards

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 38 points and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 110-107 Friday night.
Jerami Grant scores 44, Blazers beat Knicks 132-129 in OT

Jerami Grant scores 44, Blazers beat Knicks 132-129 in OT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerami Grant scored a career-high 44 points, Anfernee Simons had 38 and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the New York Knicks 132-129 in overtime on Friday night.
Bucks storm back in 2nd half to beat Cavaliers 117-102

Bucks storm back in 2nd half to beat Cavaliers 117-102

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks taught the Cleveland Cavaliers a lesson in playoff-type intensity well before the start of December.
Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder beat Bulls 123-119 in OT

Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder beat Bulls 123-119 in OT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including five straight free throws in the final minute of overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Chicago Bulls 123-119 on Friday night.
Brooks, Morant lead Grizzlies in rout of Pelicans, 132-111

Brooks, Morant lead Grizzlies in rout of Pelicans, 132-111

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Ja Morant had 23 points and 11 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead on 3-point shooting and routed the New Orleans Pelicans 132-111 on Friday night. Jaren Jackson Jr.
Pacers have 4 players with 20-plus points, beat Nets 128-117

Pacers have 4 players with 20-plus points, beat Nets 128-117

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 26 points to lead four Indiana players with 20 or more, and the Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-117 on Friday night. “He's unafraid,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “He puts the ball in the basket.
Tatum scores 30; Celtics pull away from Kings, 122-104

Tatum scores 30; Celtics pull away from Kings, 122-104

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics pulled away from the Sacramento Kings for a 122-104 victory on Friday night.
Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victory

Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victory

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James’ return from a five-game absence helped push the Los Angeles Lakers to their first road victory of the season.
Shake Milton helps short-handed 76ers beat Magic 107-99

Shake Milton helps short-handed 76ers beat Magic 107-99

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Shake Milton had 24 points, a career-high 10 assists and nine rebounds, and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 107-99 on Friday night.