Charlotte 126, Milwaukee 121
Malik Monk was waiting for a breakout game, and it came in emphatic fashion Wednesday night.
Indiana 124, Cleveland 107
How bad are things for the Cleveland Cavaliers?
Philadelphia 119, Atlanta 109
It was a small milestone for the Philadelphia 76ers, but a milestone nonetheless.
Phoenix 122, Washington 116
The Washington Wizards were reminded that NBA games aren't won in the first quarter. They also received a close up look at Phoenix Suns, who have gone from turmoil to terrific.
Boston 113, Sacramento 86
The Boston Celtics put an early end to coach Brad Stevens' concerns about a possible letdown against the struggling Sacramento Kings.
Miami 97, Chicago 91
Optimism and Hassan Whiteside have returned to the Miami Heat.
Houston 119, New York 97
Kristaps Porzingis embarrassed himself early, dribbling the ball off his leg on the New York Knicks' first possession Wednesday against the visiting Houston Rockets.
Orlando 101, Memphis 99
It was a game somebody had to win.
Minnesota 104, New Orleans 98
The NBA is a miss or make league, and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler did what he is paid to do Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Denver 129, Toronto 111
The Denver Nuggets used a strong third quarter Monday just to get back into their game against the New York Knicks.
Utah 112, Portland 103
A lifeless offense plagued the Utah Jazz for most of three quarters Wednesday. Ricky Rubio and Donovan Mitchell brought the Jazz back from the dead.
L.A. Clippers 119, Dallas 98
Wednesday night was not all bad on the Los Angeles sports scene, with the Clippers routing the Dallas Mavericks, 119-98.