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Saturday, April 17 – NBA scores, updates news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers

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There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow.

We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

Los Angeles Lakers 127, Utah Jazz 115 [OT]

In a game between two top Western Conference teams dealing with injuries to key players, the Lakers win this one with a 12-2 game-sealing run in overtime.

Washington Wizards 121, Detroit Pistons 100

Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook (career triple-double No. 171 - 15 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists) lead the Wizards to their fourth straight win and the sixth in their last seven.

Chicago Bulls 106, Cleveland Cavaliers 96

The Bulls, without Zach LaVine, ride a big third quarter (33-21) and a late-game run to a critical victory. Nikola Vucevic led from the front with 25 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Boston Celtics 119, Golden State Warriors 114

Jayson Tatum and Stephen Curry put on a show as the Celtics cameback from 16 down for their sixth straight victory.

Memphis Grizzlies 128, Milwaukee Bucks 115

Six Grizzlies scored in double figures led by 26 from Grayson Allen as they upset the Bucks in Milwaukee.

San Antonio Spurs 111, Phoenix Suns 85

The Spurs snapped the Suns five-game win streak behind a total team effort on the road.

Top Fantasy Performers

Joe Ingles: 20 PTS, 14 ASTS, 3 REBS, 3 STLS

Russell Westbrook: 15 PTS, 14 REBS, 11 ASTS, 2 STLS

Darius Garland: 22 PTS, 12 ASTS, 2 REBS, 1 STL

Nikola Vucevic: 25 PTS, 7 REBS, 5 ASTS, 2 STLS

Jayson Tatum: 44 PTS, 10 REBS, 3 ASTS, 2 STLS

Stephen Curry: 47 PTS, 7 REBS, 3 ASTS

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28 PTS, 11 REBS, 8 ASTS

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