The Denver Post

CONLEY CARRIES GRIZZLIES PAST NETS IN 2OTS

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» Mike Conley scored NEW YO R K

19 of Memphis’ 20 points in the second overtime period, rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a careerhigh 36 points and the Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets 131-125.

Conley kept Memphis’ hopes alive in regulation when he blocked Spencer Dinwiddie’s potential game-winning basket and then scored on a floater to tie it 117-all with nine seconds left in the first overtime period.

The Grizzlies point guard then practicall­y beat the Nets on his own in the second overtime period, shooting 3-for-3 from the field and making all seven of his free throws to finish with 37 points and 10 rebounds.

Thunder 124, Hawks 109.

» Russell Westbrook OKLA H OMA CIT Y fell a rebound short of a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 124-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Celtics 128, Cavaliers 95.

ON» Kyrie Irving scored 29

T points in the first three quarters and Boston topped its season scoring high for the second straight game.

76ers 123, Wizards 98.

» Joel Embiid had 16 points and 15 rebounds, Ben Simmons added 13 points and 10 assists and both Philadelph­ia stars sat for the final quarter and a half.

Rockets 136, Spurs 105.

» Clint Capela had 27 AN T ON I O points and 12 rebounds, James Harden added 23 points and 10 assists and Houston handed San Antonio its second straight lopsided loss.

Heat 106, Pelicans 101.

Josh Richardson scored 20 points, Dwyane Wade added 18 and Miami wasted most of a 31point lead before hanging on.

Pistons 107, Bulls 88.

Andre Drummond had 19 points and 19 rebounds and Blake Griffin added 20 points and 10 rebounds to help Detroit rout Chicago for its fourth straight victory.

Jazz 119, Hornets 111.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Robert Gobert had 20 points and 17 rebounds and the Utah Jazz scored 54 points off 3-pointers.

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