NBA Roundup: Pelicans beat Jazz, Knicks extend winning streak, Leonard leads Clippers past Lakers

Pelicans outscore Jazz with record-setting offence: CJ McCollum hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points as the New Orleans Pelicans outscored the Utah Jazz 153-124. The Pelicans shot 57.1 percent from the field and dished out 41 assists.

Knicks come from behind to beat Nets, extend winning streak: Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle combined for 60 points as the New York Knicks rallied from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-102. The win extended the Knicks’ winning streak to four games.

Clippers beat Lakers in crosstown showdown: Kawhi Leonard had a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 127-116 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. James Harden had 23 points and 10 assists for the Clippers, who have won 11 of their last 13 games. LeBron James missed the game against the Lakers with a sore left ankle.

Thunder take victory from Blazers on Williams’ buzzer-beater: Jalen Williams made the game-winning layup with 2 seconds left to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 111-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points for the Thunder and Anfernee Simmons scored 17 for the Blazers.

Jokic’s triple-double helps Nuggets beat Pacers: Nikola Jokic had his 13th triple-double of the season (31 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists) to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109. Jamal Murray contributed 31 points for the Nuggets, who won their third straight.