nba roundup | Monday’s game

Thunder 112, Knicks 103

NEW YORK

Russell Westbrook got his third straight triple-double and nearly did it by halftime, finishing with 27 points, 18 rebounds and 14 assists for his NBA-leading eighth of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 112-103 on Monday night. Westbrook had 14 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists at the break and is now averaging a triple-double for the season, raising his averages to 30.9 points, 11.3 assists and 10.3 rebounds through more than a month of the season. Enes Kanter added a season-high 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Steven Adams had 14 points and 10 boards in the Thunder’s third straight victory. Derrick Rose scored a season-best 30 points, but the Knicks had their six-game home winning streak snapped.

Celtics 112, Heat 104

MIAMI

Isaiah Thomas had 25 points and eight assists, Avery Bradley added 18 points and Boston beat Miami. Jae Crowder scored 17 points and Kelly Olynyk had 14 for the Celtics, who beat Miami for the fourth consecutive time. The 112 points were the most scored against the Heat this season. Goran Dragic had 27 points and 17 assists for the Heat, setting season bests in both categories. Hassan Whiteside added 25 points and 17 rebounds, and Josh Richardson scored 12. The Heat tied a season low for a quarter with 12 points in the second, going into halftime down 48-31.

Jazz 112, Timberwolves 103

MINNEAPOLIS

George Hill had 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 17 rebounds to lead Utah over Minnesota for its third straight win. Gordon Hayward scored 24 points and Utah’s top-ranked defense put the clamps on young Timberwolves stars Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns had 19 points and 12 rebounds but shot 8 of 18 and struggled with foul trouble.

Raptors 122, 76ers 95

TORONTO

Kyle Lowry scored 24 points and set a team record by hitting all six of his 3-pointers, and Toronto extended its winning streak over Philadelphia to 13 games. Lowry added eight assists and four rebounds. He topped the 5-for-5 mark on 3s set by several other Raptors throughout the years. Six players scored in double figures for the Raptors (11-6), who won their third in a row.

Wizards 101, Kings 95, OT

WASHINGTON

Bradley Beal made a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points as Washington recovered after giving up a late lead and beat Sacramento in overtime. John Wall had 19 points and 11 assists for the Wizards, but committed a career-high 11 turnovers.

Hornets 104, Grizzlies 85

MEMPHIS

Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb scored 21 points apiece, and Charlotte built an early lead on the way to beating Memphis. Walker and Lamb were a combined 14 of 25 from the field, including 7 for 13 on 3-point attempts.

Associated Press