Brooklyn Nets tied in series

The American Basketball League (NBA) continued with 8 games.

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 108-107 for their tenth straight win and their 23rd win of the season, moving them into second place in the Eastern Conference.

Kevin Durant had 26 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists, Kyrie Irving 28 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and Nic Claxton 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets.

Dejounte Murray’s 24 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and John Collins’ 21 points and 8 rebounds couldn’t prevent the Hawks’ 18th loss in a game in which their star Trae Young didn’t play.

BULLS WINS AT OT

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 in overtime.

DeMar DeRozan came to the fore with 42 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists as the Bulls reached their 15th win of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 45 points, 22 rebounds and 7 assists for the Bucks couldn’t prevent their 12th loss of the season.

ZION WILLIAMSON CAREER RECORD

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-118 at home.

Zion Williamson broke a career-high 43 points for the Pelicans, who won their 22nd game 4 in a row and took the lead in the Western Conference. Trey Murphy added 21 points and CJ McCollum added 20 points.

Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell each scored 27 for the Timberwolves, who lost for the 19th time this season.

RESULTS

Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic: 121-101

Washington Wizards – Phoenix Suns: 127-102

Atlanta Hawks-Brooklyn Nets: 107-108

Miami Heat-Los Angeles Lakers: 112-98

Chicago Bulls-Milwaukee Bucks: 119-113 (OT)

New Orleans Pelicans-Minnesota Timberwolves: 119-118

Golden State Warriors-Utah Jazz: 112-107

Sacramento Kings-Denver Nuggets: 127-126 (AA)