New York 105, Orlando 103
Julius Randle scored 22 points, including a clutch 14-foot jumper with 1:44 remaining, as the host New York Knicks knocked off the Orlando Magic 105-103 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
New Orleans 125, Chicago 119
Rookie Zion Williamson scored 21 points, and JJ Redick came off the bench to add 18 as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-119 on Thursday night.
Milwaukee 112, Philadelphia 101
Giannis Antetokounmpo collected 36 points, 20 rebounds and six assists as the host Milwaukee Bucks avenged a Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers with a 112-101 victory on Thursday.
Portland 125, San Antonio 117
Damian Lillard registered 26 points and 10 assists to help the Portland Trail Blazers record a come-from-behind 125-117 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
Houston 121, L.A. Lakers 111
Russell Westbrook scored 41 points and Robert Covington added 14 as the Houston Rockets' small-ball lineup proved effective again in a 121-111 road victory Thursday over the Los Angeles Lakers.