Walker scores 60 but the 76ers prevail
Jimmy Butler made a threepoint basket as time expired in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a career-high 60 points from Kemba Walker to beat the host Charlotte Hornets 122-119 on Saturday night.
Butler’s play in the final seconds was the difference.
He blocked Walker’s shot and saved the ball to a teammate with 15 seconds left, setting the stage for his winning shot from the top of the key.
Walker was 21 for 34 from the field, including six three-point baskets, and made all of his 12 free throws to score the most points in the NBA this season. Golden State’s Klay Thompson had 52 against Chicago on Oct. 29.
Joel Embiid had 33 points and Ben Simmons had 23 points for the 76ers. Butler finished with 15 points.
at Dallas 112, Golden State 109:
Luka Doncic scored 24 points to help defeat the Warriors, who played without starters Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. It was only the second time Dallas has beaten Golden State in their last 19 meetings. The Warriors have lost four of their last six games.
Oklahoma City 110, at Phoenix 100:
Paul George scored 32 points and the Thunder won without Russell Westbrook, who sat out for the sixth game in a row, the first five because of a sprained ankle and this one for personal reasons.
at New Orleans 125, Denver 115:
Anthony Davis scored 40 points for the Pelicans, who made 31 of 34 free throws compared to eight of 13 for the Nuggets.
Utah 98, at Boston 86:
Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and six assists to help the Jazz beat the Celtics for the second time in eight days.
Toronto 122, at Chicago 83:
Fred VanVleet scored 18 points to help the Raptors end a skid at three games despite playing without Kawhi Leonard, who was held out to rest.
at Houston 132, Sacramento 112:
James Harden had 34 points and the Rockets, who made 20 of 47 three-point shots, won their fourth consecutive game.
at Indiana 97, Atlanta 89:
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points for the Pacers, who used an 11-0 run to take the lead for good late in the third quarter. The Hawks have lost seven games in a row.
at Orlando 130, Lakers 117
Clippers 127, at Brooklyn 119