Leonard, Clippers overcome Raptors as Celtics win again
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Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers edged the Toronto Raptors, while the Boston Celtics' run continued on Monday.
Facing the Raptors for the first time since leaving after leading Toronto to the NBA title, Leonard was below his best in a 98-88 win for the Clippers (7-3).
Leonard had 12 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, but Lou Williams' 21 points off the bench were crucial.
Pascal Siakam finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Raptors.
The Celtics improved to 8-1 thanks to a 116-106 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Kemba Walker contributed 29 points, while Jaylen Brown had a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds.
@KembaWalker's 29 PTS (24 in 2nd half), 8 3PM propel the @celtics past Dallas and to 8-1 on the season! #Celtics pic.twitter.com/c2mGJlUF0F
— NBA (@NBA) November 12, 2019
Luka Doncic was again impressive for Dallas with 34 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
Harden, Westbrook lead Rockets
James Harden had 39 points, nine assists and four rebounds in the Houston Rockets' 122-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
@JHarden13 goes OFF for 19 PTS in the 4Q #OneMission pic.twitter.com/Cs1nctl3W0
— NBA (@NBA) November 12, 2019
Russell Westbrook also starred, contributing 26 points.
Andrew Wiggins (33 points, six rebounds and five assists) guided the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Detroit Pistons 120-114.
Terrible Tatum
Jayson Tatum has enjoyed a fine season, but he struggled against the Mavericks. The forward went one-of-18 for just five points in nearly 35 minutes.
Parker honoured by Spurs
San Antonio Spurs great Tony Parker's number nine jersey was raised to the rafters at the AT&T Center.
@tonyparker's No. 9 goes into the rafters forever! #MerciTony pic.twitter.com/bImkrUNxax
— NBA (@NBA) November 12, 2019
Monday's results
Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics 116-106 Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies 113-109 San Antonio Spurs
Houston Rockets 122-116 New Orleans Pelicans
Utah Jazz 122-108 Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers 98-88 Toronto Raptors
Lakers at Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) visit the Phoenix Suns (6-3) looking to bounce back from their loss to the Raptors.