nba roundup Thursday’s games

Warriors 117, Nets 101

NEW YORK

Kevin Durant had 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Golden State turned an ugly start into an easy finish in a victory over Brooklyn. Klay Thompson added 23 points for the Warriors, who opened a three-game road trip that leads into their NBA Finals rematch in Cleveland on Christmas.

Celtics 109, Pacers 102

INDIANAPOLIS

Isaiah Thomas had 28 points and nine assists, helping Boston beat Indiana. Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder each scored 15 points for the Celtics, who have won four in a row. Marcus Smart had 12 points, and Amir Johnson and Kelly Olnyk finished with 11 apiece. Boston outscored Indiana 29-9 in the second quarter, turning a nine-point deficit into a 51-40 halftime lead.

Knicks 106, Magic 95

NEW YORK

Derrick Rose scored 19 points, Kyle O’Quinn had 14 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and New York beat Orlando. Carmelo Anthony and Willy Hernangomez each had 15 points for New York, which has won two in a row since a three-game losing streak. Kristaps Porzingis scored 12 points and reserve Brandon Jennings had 12 assists in 22 minutes. Orlando led only once, 12-11 on D.J. Augustin’s short jumper with 6:13 left in the first quarter.

Heat 115, Lakers 107

MIAMI

Justise Winslow and Hassan Whiteside each finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Miami rallied from 19 points down to beat Los Angeles. Winslow set a career high for points and tied a career best in rebounds for the Heat, who raised Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey to the rafters in a halftime ceremony. Goran Dragic scored 21 and James Johnson added 19 for Miami.

Associated Press