Davis, Lakers defeat Celtics
Boston Anthony Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the lineup and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Boston Celtics 96-95 on Saturday night when Daniel Theis missed a follow shot at the buzzer.
Lebron James finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the first meeting of the season between the longtime rivals. Montrezl Harrell added 16 points for the Lakers, who lost in Detroit on Thursday when Davis rested a bruised right quadriceps.
Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown added 28 points. Boston has lost five out of its last seven.
Heat 105, Kings 104: Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 30 points after missing 10 games because of the NBA’S virus-related protocols, including the go-ahead layup with 42.1 seconds left, and the Heat defeated Sacramento to end a five-game skid.
Trail Blazers 123, Bulls 122: Damian Lillard hit a fadeaway 3-pointer as time expired to give Portland a victory over Chicago. Lillard finished with 44 points on eight 3-pointers.
Hornets 126, Bucks 114: Lamelo
Ball scored a career-high 27 points and had nine assists and Charlotte handed Milwaukee its second straight loss.
Rockets 126, Pelicans 112: Christian Wood scored 27 points and Houston extended its winning streak to five games. Zion Williamson had 26 points for the Pelicans.
Grizzlies 129, Spurs 112: Ja Morant had 19 points and 11 assists and Memphis beat San Antonio for its sixth straight victory.
Suns 111, Mavericks 105:
Chris Paul had 27 points and 12 assists and Phoenix rallied to beat Dallas.
Note: Atlanta’s De’andre Hunter will miss at least a game with a knee injury.