NBA: Knicks come back from 21 down to top Warriors

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added nine assists to lead the New York Knicks as they mounted their biggest comeback of the season, defeating the undermanned Golden State Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.

The Knicks were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 22 of 23 — marking the third time this season they’ve missed just one or fewer while attempting at least 20 shots. They overcame a 21-point second-quarter deficit to secure the win.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 14 points, including a pair of free throws for the game’s final points with 6.2 seconds left.

Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 25 points. The Warriors, missing injured stars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, and De’Anthony Melton, as well as sidelined veterans Draymond Green, Seth Curry, and Al Horford, suffered their fifth straight loss.

Thunder Extend Winning Streak to Eight with Win over Timberwolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to lift host Oklahoma City past Minnesota 116-103.

Chet Holmgren added 21 points, Isaiah Joe finished with 20, Alex Caruso contributed 17, and Isiah Hartenstein grabbed 12 rebounds. Oklahoma City has now won eight straight games.

Julius Randle scored 32 points for the Timberwolves, while Anthony Edwards added 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 18 points off the bench as Minnesota lost for the fourth time in five games, following an 8-1 stretch.

Rookies Shine as Mavericks Beat Cavaliers

Rookie Cooper Flagg tallied 27 points and 10 assists, and Naji Marshall scored 25 points as Dallas defeated host Cleveland 130-120, splitting their home-and-home series.

P.J. Washington added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks, who built a 111-90 lead in the fourth quarter and recorded just their second win in 11 games. Rookie John Poulakidis scored his first 10 points in the NBA.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 26 points and 11 assists. Max Strus scored 24 points, making 6-of-7 from 3-point range in his season debut following left foot surgery. Evan Mobley finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Raptors Snap Pistons’ Winning Streak

Brandon Ingram scored 34 points as host Toronto defeated Detroit 119-108, ending the Pistons’ seven-game winning streak against the Raptors.

RJ Barrett added 27 points, while Jakob Poeltl contributed 21 points and a season-best 18 rebounds. Scottie Barnes finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks for Toronto, which has now won two straight.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 33 points and nine assists. Tobias Harris added 21 points, and Jalen Duren finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Sixers Edge Trail Blazers Behind Grimes’ 31 Points

Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 31 points as Philadelphia defeated visiting Portland 109-103.

Justin Edwards added 21 points, while rookie VJ Edgecombe chipped in 18 points and 12 rebounds. Andre Drummond grabbed 17 boards. The Sixers have won three of their last four games.

Deni Avdija led Portland with 25 points and nine assists but also committed seven turnovers. Jerami Grant added 20 points, while Donovan Clingan contributed 11 points and 15 rebounds in the opener of a five-game road trip.

Bucks Top Pacers With 31 from Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, added 14 rebounds and eight assists, and Bobby Portis contributed 29 off the bench to lead Milwaukee past Indiana 134-123.

Ryan Rollins added 20 points with seven assists, while the Bucks tied a season high with 23 three-pointers and committed just nine turnovers.

Aaron Nesmith led Indiana with 32 points in the absence of Pascal Siakam (knee). Jay Huff had 16 points, and Jarace Walker scored 14 points with eight rebounds and six assists as the Pacers suffered their fifth straight loss to Milwaukee.

DeRozan Leads Kings Past Jazz

DeMar DeRozan recorded season highs of 41 points and 11 assists to guide host Sacramento past Utah 116-111.

Precious Achiuwa added 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Killian Hayes contributed 16 points and eight assists. The Kings have won four of their past five games. Nique Clifford and reserve Daeqwon Plowden each added 10 points.

Cody Williams scored a career-best 34 points for the Jazz, along with seven rebounds and seven assists. Brice Sensabaugh contributed 22 points, Isaiah Collier added 21, and Elijah Harkless finished with 13.

—Field Level Media/Reuters