Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points in 31 minutes, Malik Monk recorded a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings gradually pulled away from the visiting Charlotte Hornets for a 130-88 victory Monday night.
Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Jerami Grant scored 20 points, Avdija added 18 points and 14 rebounds,
It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Of course, Marcus Smart wasn't around for most of those. Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night.
Josh Giddey balled out for the Bulls and dropped 25 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists in Chicago's win over Philadelphia.