Paul Millsap had a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead layup with 27 seconds remaining in the fourth overtime, and the host Atlanta Hawks overcame Carmelo Anthony’s season-high 45 points to outlast the shorthanded New York Knicks, 142-139, on Sunday.

Millsap logged 60 minutes, which were especially taxing due to his time defending Anthony.

“There was no chance I was coming out,” Millsap said.

Millsap had 19 rebounds, setting another season high, and seven assists.


at Cleveland 107, Oklahoma City 91: Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and LeBron James added 25 as the Cavaliers beat Russell Westbrook and the Thunder. The Cavaliers have won two straight after losing six of eight amid internal turmoil sparked by James’ criticizing the team’s roster following a recent loss. Westbrook finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 24th triple-double, but only made seven of 26 shots for the Thunder, who had won three straight.

Golden State 113, at Portland 111: Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds, and the Warriors overcame Stephen Curry’s absence to hold off the Trail Blazers. Klay Thompson added 27 points for the Warriors, who have won 10 of their last 11 games. A day after scoring 43 against the Cllippers, Curry didn’t play because of flu symptoms.

Dallas 105, at San Antonio 101: The Mavericks took advantage of uncommon mental mistakes by the Spurs to snap a 12-game losing streak in San Antonio. Seth Curry had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks.

at Indiana 120, Houston 101: Paul George had 33 points and nine rebounds while hounding James Harden on defense most of the night, leading the Pacers to their third straight win. Harden, who made only three of 17 shots, had 15 points and eight turnovers.


Washington 107, at New Orleans 94: Bradley Beal scored 27 points and John Wall added 18 points and 19 assists as the Wizards won their fourth straight.

Orlando 114, at Toronto 113: Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and D.J. Augustin added 21 points for the Magic.

at Chicago 121, Philadelphia 108: Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and Robin Lopez added a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulls.