NBA scores: GSW hold off Raptors in close encounter, Lakers bag second straight win

On Sunday (Monday IST), NBA offered fans seven exciting matchups, with teams like Golden State Warriors and OKC Thunder bagging unexpected wins. Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets were or teams who registered victories. league also had to postpone Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat game, second 2019-20 matchup to be postponed due to league's COVID-19 regulations. 

NBA scores: Golden State Warriors man to hold off Toronto Raptors 106-105

“We have eugh talent, eugh weapons to overcome a bad shooting performance," said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, speaking of team's hard-earned victory over Toronto Raptors after a 13-of-46 three-point shooting night. Damion Lee came through with free-throws with 3.3 seconds remaining, securing ir 106-105 victory. Curry only made one of his attempted threes, going 2-of-16 from field.

Andrew Wiggins matched his career-high four blocks, scoring a team-high 17 points. Eric Paschall scored 15 points off bench. Pascal Siakam had 25 points for Raptors, while Fred VanVleet added 21. 

Also read | NBA results: Warriors hold off Raptors 106-105 on off night by Curry

NBA highlights: LeBron James, Lakers bag second straight win after game against Rockets

With Anthony Davis leading with 27 points, Lakers mand to secure ir sixth win in seven games. "(Tonight) was just A.D. being A.D. and just having him back in lineup gives us a whole or dynamic both offensively and defensively," LeBron James (18 PTS, 7 REBS, 7 ASTS) said while speaking of his teammate, who missed previous game (groin strain). Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell added double digits from bench. 

Markieff Morris was ejected after he shoved DeMarcus Cousins – who was later tossed out after a flagrant 2 foul. Despite Rockets' run in third period, team was unable to hold off defending champions, who went into fourth with a 88-75 lead. Christian Wood scored team-high 23 points for Rockets. 

Also read | NBA highlights: Davis has 27 as Lakers roll to 120-102 win over Rockets

NBA scores: Leonard leads Clippers to 130-127 victory against Chicago Bulls

In a 130-127 encounter, Kawhi Leonard scored season-high 35 points, completing 10,000 career points. "It's a stepping stone, but I don't really care about it," Leonard while discussing after game, adding that his energy is about "being greedy and wanting more" right w. Paul George added 28 points for team. 

While Zach LaVine led Bulls with his own season-high 45 points and season-best 10 three-pointers, y were unable to overtake Clippers.  Bulls made 61% shots from field, also shooting 55% from three-point range. George's free-throws after LaVine's fourth foul sealed Clippers game. 

Or NBA results on Sunday (Monday IST)

• Utah Jazz beat Detroit Pistons 96-86
• Denver Nuggets register 114-89 win against New York Knicks
• OKC Thunder prevail over Brooklyn Nets 129-116
• Minnesota Timberwolves defeat San Antonio Spurs 96-88

Also read | Bogdan Bogdavic injury update: Hawks star badly fractures right knee in Hornets game

NBA standings

With ir eighth win of season, Lakers are leading Western Conference with an 8-3 record, followed by Phoenix Suns (7-3) and LA Clippers (7-4). Warriors, after ir sixth win, are w ranked fifth (after Utah Jazz). Eastern Conference has Philadelphia 76ers leading, followed by Celtics. Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks follow. 

Also read | Celtics' depleted roster for postponed game vs Heat leaves NBA fans confused on Twitter

NBA live stream details

US fans can stream game via YouTube TV, Sling TV, fuboTV or an AT&T TV W subscription, which offer NBA TV in ir plan. Local broadcasts are also available in USA. live broadcast in India will t be available on Sony Six & Sony Six HD channels this season, neir would live streaming be on FanCode. Fans in India will have to buy NBA League Pass (NBA App or site) to watch live games.

(Im credits: AP, Golden State Warriors Instagram)