The injury-plagued New York Knicks extended their winning streak to nine games with a 119-103 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns played for the Knicks, the latter becoming the third player in team history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games.
The Knicks, whose record improved to 24-10, were missing star point guard Jalen Brunson for the first time this season because of a calf issue. Substitute Miles McBride sat out with a tight left hamstring.
The Jazz took an 18-8 lead before suffering a fifth consecutive defeat (7-25).
Elsewhere, Nikola Jokic scored 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists for his 14th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 139-120.
In Detroit, the Pistons’ 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic was overshadowed by a potentially serious leg injury suffered by Jaden Ivey.
The star point guard scored 22 points before injuring his left leg early in the fourth quarter when Orlando’s Cole Anthony collided with his leg while diving to recover a loose ball.
Ivey’s teammates were visibly upset when he left the field on a stretcher.
The Toronto Raptors ended an 11-game losing streak with a 130-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets, while the New Orleans Pelicans slipped to an 11th straight loss in a loss to the Miami Heat.
The Washington Wizards got rid of the Chicago Bulls 125-107, while the Sacramento Kings overtook the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to a late victory in California (113-107).
The Houston Rockets returned to winning ways with a 110-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
