Butler returns, 76ers rout Cavs
Jimmy Butler's return brought out the best in his Philadelphia teammates. Ben Simmons had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Joel Embiid scored 24 points and the 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 128105 on Sunday in Cleveland.
Butler scored 19 points after missing two games — both losses — with a strained groin.
WIZARDS 128, LAKERS 110: Amid all of his team's losses and infighting and roster flux, Wizards guard John Wall showed just how well he's capable of playing, producing 40 points and 14 assists to lead his team past a sluggish LeBron James and Los Angeles in Washington. A day after he and Lonzo Ball each registered a triple-double in a win at Charlotte, James was limited to a season-low 13 points, along with six rebounds and three assists, while making just 5 of 16 shots. The fourtime NBA MVP sat out the fourth quarter.
NETS 144, HAWKS
127: D'Angelo Russell scored 32 points, Rondae HollisJefferson had 18 and the Nets beat Atlanta in New York. The Nets have won five straight for the first time since March 25-April 2, 2015. Former Norman North High School and Oklahoma star Trae Young had 13 points and 10 assists for the Hawks.
PACERS 110, KNICKS 99: Victor Oladipo scored 26 points, Myles Turner had 24 and Indiana beat New York in Indianapolis for its seventh straight victory.
Oladipo added eight rebounds and seven assists, while Turner finished with six rebounds and two blocks.
Enes Kanter finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Knicks.