Embiid, 76ers overcome Antetokounmpo, Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 52 points, but Joel Embiid had 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Milwaukee Bucks 130-125 on Sunday. Antetokounmpo was 15 of 26 from the field, including 3 of 8 from 3-point range, and made 19 of 21 free throws to better his previous career best by eight points.
KNICKS 124, LAKERS 123
In New York, Mario Hezonja blocked LeBron James’ potential game-winning shot with 2.3 seconds to play, allowing the Knicks to complete a late rally and beat the Lakers.
The Lakers led by 11 with under 3 ½ minutes to play before the Knicks charged back largely because of their defense against James. DeAndre Jordan also blocked one of his shots in the final minute, and James also missed a jumper with the Lakers clinging to a one-point lead.
CLIPPERS 119, NETS 116
In Los Angeles, Lou Williams hit the gamewinning 3-pointer from the top of the key at the final buzzer to give the Clippers a victory over Brooklyn.
Los Angeles led 116-106 with 1:02 remaining, only to see Brooklyn score 10 straight points and tie it with 5.3 seconds remaining on DeMarre Carroll’s dunk. The Clippers called a timeout to set up the winning shot for Williams, who finished with 25 points.
ROCKETS 117, TIMBERWOLVES 102
In Houston, Chris Paul scored 25 points, tied a career high with six 3-pointers and had 10 assists, and the Rockets used a big third quarter to pull away and get a win over Minnesota.
The game was close throughout the first half and the Rockets were up by a point at halftime before using a 43-point third quarter, with from Paul, to extend the lead to 15 to start the fourth.
HEAT 93, HORNETS 75
In Miami, Goran Dragic scored 19 points off the bench, Dwyane Wade added 17 and came up with big plays late and the Heat found just enough offense to beat the Charlotte Hornets in a game with major Eastern Conference playoff implications.
The win kept Miami (33-36) at the No. 8 spot in the East race — and moved the Heat two games up on No. 10 Charlotte (31-38), with 13 games left for both clubs.
PISTONS 110, RAPTORS 107
In Detroit, Blake Griffin scored 25 points, Andre Drummond had 15 points and 17 rebounds and the Pistons beat Toronto to complete a three-game season series sweep.
Reggie Jackson added 20 points to help the Pistons win for the 14th time in their last 18 games.
KINGS 129, BULLS 102
In Sacramento, Calif., Marvin Bagley III had 21 points and nine rebounds, Buddy Hield added 16 points and inched closer to the Kings’ singleseason record for 3-pointers, and Sacramento beat Chicago.
Harrison Barnes scored 15 points, De’Aaron Fox had 17 and Harry Giles added 16 to help Sacramento complete a second straight season sweep of Chicago. The Kings dominated in nearly every statistical category and outscored the Bulls 80-56 in the paint.
MAGIC 101, HAWKS 91
In Orlando, Fla., Nikola Vucevic had 27 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Magic past Atlanta.
Aaron Gordon added 22 points and eight rebounds for the Magic, who remained a game behind Miami in the chase for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Wes Iwundu helped Orlando overcome 38.8 percent shooting with a career-high 14 points and seven rebounds.