The Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets extended their respective winning streaks and stayed on top of the West standings.
Memphis rallied past the San Antonio Spurs (113-121) and won its seventh straight game. Hence, the Grizzlies are tied with the Nuggets, who dominated the LA Lakers (99-112) and ended their opponents’ five-game win streak. Both teams now have identical records (27-13).
Here is what happened on NBA Monday’s action:
New Orleans Pelicans (25-16) vs Washington Wizards (17-24): 132-112
Jonas Valanciunas 27 points, 12 rebounds – Kristaps Porzingis 23 points, 10 boards
Chicago Bulls (19-22) vs Boston Celtics (29-12): 99-107
Zach LaVine 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists – Jayson Tatum 32 points, 8 boards, 7 assists
Milwaukee Bucks (26-14) vs New York Knicks (22-19): 111-107
Giannis Antetokounmpo 22 points, 10 boards, 5 assists – Jalen Brunson 44 points, 7 rebounds
San Antonio Spurs (13-28) vs Memphis Grizzlies (27-13): 113-121
Tre Jones 18 points, 7 assists – Tyus Jones 24 points, 6 assists
LA Lakers (19-22) vs Denver Nuggets (27-13): 109-122
Russell Westbrook 25 points, 7 boards, 7 assists – Jamal Murray season-high 34 points, 7 rebounds
Orlando Magic (15-26) vs Sacramento Kings (21-18): 111-136
Paolo Banchero 17 points, 8 rebounds – Harrison Barnes 30 points
