Washington 111, L.A. Lakers 95
The Washington Wizards already let the young Los Angeles Lakers snake a victory from them this season. With an improved defense and better focus, they did not let another win slip away.
Toronto 122, New Orleans 118
The New Orleans Pelicans were off to a good start away from home this season.
Houston 117, Cleveland 113
Two of the most efficient offenses in the NBA offered a wondrous showcase befitting their reputations on Thursday night before crunch time unfolded. Someone needed to get down in the muck and make a play that was not quite so pretty and pristine.
Sacramento 109, Philadelphia 108
De'Aaron Fox dribbled at the top of the key, saw the space in front of him, quickly eyeballed the rest of the floor and saw none of his Sacramento Kings teammates getting open.
Denver 102, Oklahoma City 94
A move to the bench is paying off for Emmanuel Mudiay and the Denver Nuggets.