Larry Nance Jr recorded a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds in his first start for Cleveland to help the Cavaliers to a 112-90 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Despite being without three of their biggest stars – Kevin Love, Jeff Green and Tristan Thompson – the Cavs battled for a much-needed victory.
LeBron James led the way, finishing with 31 points, seven assists and seven rebounds.
“Larry was great. His energy. Making that 15 foot shot.”
Coach Lue dishes on #CavsPistons. pic.twitter.com/rP551JitRi
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 6, 2018
The Boston Celtics were also on impressive form, putting in a dominant performance from the off to topple the Chicago Bulls 105-89.
Jaylen Brown scored 21 points, while Jayson Tatum added 14.
Jayson Tatum finishes with the left through A LOT of traffic in tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game. pic.twitter.com/fpVS2XhLsz
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 6, 2018
There was an important win for the San Antonio Spurs, who edged the Memphis Grizzlies 100-98.
Having lost eight out of 10 games, the Spurs had fallen to sixth in the Western Conference division – but Monday’s victory moved them up to fifth.
Well done team! We needed that win! ??????Buen trabajo equipo! Necesitábamos esta victoria! ?????? pic.twitter.com/W3Mc76ofsq
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) March 6, 2018
Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanovic tied his season-high of 29 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-89, while the Miami Heat moved into the number seven spot in the Eastern Conference by defeating the Phoenix Suns 125-103.
Bojan Bogdanovic matched his season high with 29 points, shooting 9-for-13 from the field, 5-for-7 from three-point range. He’s now scored in double figures in 13 straight games. pic.twitter.com/PpMUpHS58r
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 6, 2018
Rudy Gobert poured in 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 94-80 win over the Orlando Magic, and the Portland Trail Blazers came from behind in the fourth quarter to beat the LA Lakers 108-103 on the back of a stunning 39-point haul from Damian Lillard.
When we’re down in the fourth quarter, it’s @Dame_Lillard Time pic.twitter.com/fM7LXh0OJx
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 6, 2018
The Lakers had led 97-86 with just over five minutes to go but the brilliant Lillard drained four successive three-pointers to help Portland snatch a dramatic victory at Staples Center.
The Trail Blazers have now recorded 15 consecutive wins over the Lakers.
