Knicks never trail in victory over Suns

Phoenix

Enes Kanter scored 15 of his 20 points in the first quarter and the New York Knicks never trailed all night, ending their longest road trip of the season with a 107-85 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. 15 for the Knicks on the final stop of a seven-game trip that ended with games on consecutive nights at Denver and Phoenix. Trey Burke scored 15 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter for New York.

T.J. Warren scored 20 points, and Josh Jackson had 18 for Phoenix.

The Suns' Devin Booker was ejected after drawing his second technical foul with 4:03 left in the third quarter. He also was called for a flagrant one foul earlier in the quarter. Booker scored 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting.

Bucks 116, Nets 91: Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 13 rebounds to help Milwaukee beat Brooklyn. Antetokounmpo returned after sitting out two games to manage chronic pain in his right knee. He sealed it late, dribbling between his legs before hitting a jumper over Quincy Acy and drawing a foul. Antetokounmpo made the free throw, and hit a 3-pointer on the next possession. DeMarre Carroll and D'Angelo Russell had 14 points apiece for Brooklyn.

Cavaliers 115, Pacers 108: LeBron James had his 63rd career triple-double — overcoming 11 turnovers — and Cleveland showed signs of ending its stunning slump with a victory over Indiana. James finished with 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Cavs, following a minor lineup switch by coach Tyronn Lue, win for just the fourth time in 11 games. However, James kept Indiana close in the fourth with six turnovers. J.R. Smith added 23 points for Cleveland. Victor Oladipo scored 25 points for Indiana.

Jazz 97, Raptors 93: Ricky Rubio made a 3-pointer with four seconds left to lift Utah past Toronto. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 15 rebounds, and Rubio finished with 14 points. With Utah trailing 93-92, Rubio made his 3-pointer for the 14th — and final — lead change of the game.

Hornets 121, Hawks 110: Kemba Walker scored 29 points and made two key 3-pointers down the stretch to help Charlotte beat Atlanta. Nicolas Batum and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist each added 19 points, and Dwight Howard added 18 points and 15 rebounds. Kent Bazemore led Atlanta with 26 points, and Taurean Prince added 21.

Pelicans 115, Rockets 113: Anthony Davis scored 27 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists before injuring his left Achilles, and New Orleans held off Houston. Chris Paul scored a season-high 38 points.

Lakers 108, Bulls 103: Brandon Ingram scored 25 points, including eight in the final 3:18, and Los Angeles rallied to beat Chicago after losing a 12-point, fourth-quarter lead. Jordan Clarkson had 19 points, and Brook Lopez added 17 for the Lakers.

Clippers 109, Grizzlies 100: Lou Williams had 40 points and matched his season-high with 10 assists in Los Angeles' victory over Memphis.

76ers 97, Spurs 78: Ben Simmons scored 21 points, Joel Embiid had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and Philadelphia held San Antonio to a season-low point total.

Trail Blazers 107, Mavericks 93: Damian Lillard scored 28 points to lead Portland past Dallas.

Note: Houston coach Mike D'Antoni will lead Team Stephen in the NBA All-Star Game. D'Antoni and his staff earned coaching honors Friday when the Rockets clinched the best winning percentage in the Western Conference through games of Feb. 4 among eligible coaches. Golden State's Steve Kerr is ineligible because he coached in the game last year.