Indiana 110, Charlotte 94
While the storyline of the Indiana Pacers' Monday night victory against Charlotte may appear to be a season-best 17 made 3-pointers, the players were more impressed with the way they defended high-scoring guard Kemba Walker and his teammates.
Toronto 122, Milwaukee 100
The Toronto Raptors played their game Monday night. The Milwaukee Bucks did not.
Miami 112, Washington 101
Goran Dragic was a season-high plus-25 on Monday night.
Houston 122, Brooklyn 118
With their defense alternating between lackluster and absent throughout the second half, the Houston Rockets benefited from timely individual defensive plays delivered by Trevor Ariza and Patrick Beverley down the stretch.
Dallas 112, Denver 92
It's been a long time since the Dallas Mavericks torched a team with the kind of firepower they put on display Monday night in a 112-92 demolition of the defenseless Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center.
L.A. Clippers 121, Portland 120
Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts liked the fire of his team, but the Los Angeles Clippers extinguished it in the end.
L.A. Clippers 121, Portland 120
Blake Griffin scored 26 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and handed out six assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 121-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at Staples Center.
Sacramento 116, L.A. Lakers 92
The Sacramento Kings got a glimpse of what can happen when the ball moves freely and their offense doesn't get stagnant. The image certainly left an impression.