Joel Embiid had a monster night to lead the Sixers past the Jazz with 59 points 11 rebounds and eight assists. The Lakers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets behind 37 points and 18 rebounds from Anthony Davis. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 37 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 145 – 135 victory over the New York Knicks. Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 22 rebounds to lead the up-start Kings past the Golden State Warriors. Michael Porter Jr had 31 points to pace the Nuggets to victory over the Chicago Bulls. D’Angelo Russell had 30 points and 12 assists in the Wolves’ win over the Cavs. Darius Garland’s 51 Point performance for the Cavaliers was historic but in vain. Kristaps Porzingas poured in 25 to lead the Wizards to victory over the Grizzlies. The Wiz improved to 8 – 6.
