Denver 106, Philadelphia 98
The slumping Denver Nuggets needed a spark, and on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, they passed the torch to one another, all game long.
Cleveland 116, Toronto 112
The Cleveland Cavaliers have defeated the Toronto Raptors all three times they have met this season, including a 116-112 verdict on Monday night.
Washington 118, Brooklyn 113
At halftime, one of the options for Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks was yelling at his team to express how frustrated he was with a lack of defensive intensity.
Oklahoma City 102, Atlanta 99
Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak continued Monday night as did the team streaks of the Oklahoma Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks.
Portland 112, Chicago 110
In the times this season when the Portland Trail Blazers have struggled, defense has typically been at the center of the troubles.
San Antonio 97, Milwaukee 96
Just when it looked like the San Antonio Spurs' road winning streak would come to an end, the Spurs found a way to flip the script.
Memphis 110, New Orleans 108
When it comes to overtime, the Memphis Grizzlies have been daring opponents to bring it on all season, because they love it.
Houston 107, Boston 106
James Harden matched a franchise record for free throws without a miss and the Houston Rockets held on for a 107-106 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night at Toyota Center.
Charlotte 109, Dallas 101
Squandering late leads is a trend that has bothered Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford.
Utah 107, L.A. Lakers 101
Despite playing without their coach, the Utah Jazz used a balanced attack to slip past the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Golden State 142, Indiana 106
Klay Thompson remembers the night Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.