The Los Angeles Clippers handed the Cleveland Cavaliers the worst home loss in its history, while Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant posted his first NBA triple-double.
Lou Williams scored 25 points as the Clippers crushed the Cavaliers 133-92 in Cleveland on Monday.
Cleveland's previous worst home loss was a 39-point defeat against the Chicago Bulls in 2012.
Paul George contributed 22 points for the Clippers, which was playing without star Kawhi Leonard (sore knee) following Saturday's embarrassing 142-115 loss to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves.
Andre Drummond started his first game for the Cavs since being traded by the Detroit Pistons at the deadline and he posted 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Grizzlies sensation Morant had a night to remember as Memphis defeated the Washington Wizards 106-99.
Morant put up 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Grizzlies see off the Wizards in Washington.
Furkan stars off the bench… again
There is no stopping Furkan Korkmaz at the moment. After posting a career-high 34 points against the Grizzlies, Korkmaz had 31 in the Philadelphia 76ers' 118-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls. He was 12 of 17 from the field and six of 11 from three-point range. Ben Simmons recorded his fifth triple-double (19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists) of the season on Australian Heritage Night in Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid scored 28 points and 12 rebounds.
Trae Young came up big for the Atlanta Hawks, which prevailed 140-135 against the New York Knicks after double overtime. Young had 48 points and 13 assists – the ninth time he has scored at least 40 points this season. John Collins added 32 points and 16 rebounds for the Hawks. The Knicks was led by Julius Randle's 35 points and 18 rebounds.
The Boston Celtics won its seventh straight game behind a balanced performance from its starters, who all had double-digit points, headlined by Jayson Tatum (26, 11 rebounds) and Kemba Walker (27).
Russell Westbrook (39 points) and James Harden (28 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) starred but the Houston Rockets lost 114-113 at home to the Utah Jazz. Jordan Clarkson contributed 30 points off the bench for the Jazz.
Horford struggles again
Much has been made about Al Horford and his impact, or lack thereof, in Philadelphia. The high-profile recruit did not score a point against the Bulls. He was 0 of six from the field and missed both shots from beyond the arc in 30 minutes of action.
Austin Rivers did not make a shot from the field after 19 minutes. The Rockets guard was 0 of four from the floor, while he missed both of his three-point attempts.
Bojan stuns Rockets
With 1.6 seconds remaining, Bojan Bogdanovic nailed a buzzer-beating three to silence the Rockets in Houston.
Sunday's results
Boston Celtics 112-111 Oklahoma City Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies 106-99 Washington Wizards
Atlanta Hawks 140-135 New York Knicks (Double OT)
Philadelphia 76ers 118-111 Chicago Bulls
Utah Jazz 114-113 Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Clippers 133-92 Cleveland Cavaliers
Portland Trail Blazers 115-109 Miami Heat
Timberwolves at Raptors
Amid a franchise-record 14-game winning streak, reigning champion the Toronto Raptors (39-14) welcomes the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-35) to Scotiabank Arena on Monday.
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