BASKETBALL

The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their home winning streak to 13 games with victory over the Sacramento Kings. It was a slow start for the Timberwolves, who were behind by five at the end of the third quarter, but a powerful fourth quarter lifted them to the 111-106 win. Karlanthony Towns scored 29 points and Jeff Teague added 12 points, while 15 of Jimmy Butler’s 18 points came in the second half. The Kings dominated the start of the game, but with 19 turnovers across the night, the Wolves were able to fight back. NBA: Atlanta Hawks 118 Detroit Pistons 115, Boston Celtics 99 Cleveland Cavaliers 121, Charlotte Hornets 103 Toronto Raptors 123, Houston Rockets 107 Dallas Mavericks 97, Indiana Pacers 121 New York Knicks 113, Minnesota Timberwolves 111 Sacramento Kings 106, Oklahoma City Thunder 110 Memphis Grizzlies 92, Portland Trail Blazers 96 Utah Jazz 115.