Golden State 133, Orlando 112
The Golden State Warriors made it look easy Friday night, giving Kevin Durant the luxury of speaking his mind.
Washington 109, Detroit 91
Markieff Morris didn't play a second in the fourth quarter in either of the previous two games for the Wizards. Based on how Washington's starting power forward performed earlier in those contests, that decision was justified.
Toronto 120, Indiana 115
DeMar DeRozan was in familiar territory when he scored 26 points and added five assists and five rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 120-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Miami 105, Charlotte 100
When no one watches but teammates and coaches, Josh Richardson has shown he has the offensive game to play a pivotal role in the Miami Heat's fortunes.
Sacramento 107, Chicago 106
At this stage of their rebuilding process, the Sacramento Kings will glean confidence with every victory that comes their way.
San Antonio 95, Memphis 79
Rudy Gay spent his first seven seasons in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, a period in which he evolved from a 19-year-old rookie into a key member of the starting five.
Oklahoma City 111, Minnesota 107
The Oklahoma City Thunder's troublesome trend of letting leads disappear looked like it was going to show itself again.
Utah 114, New Orleans 108
Taking over a game is becoming second nature to Donovan Mitchell.