pistons 133, cavaliers 122

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland on Friday to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.

Detroit withstood a 38-point performance by Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, who scored 22 in the fourth quarter.

Cleveland hadn’t lost to the Pistons since Feb. 24, 2022, when current Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff was in charge of the Cavaliers.

CLIPPERS 132, NETS 100

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and Los Angeles overwhelmed Brooklyn for their second straight victory and 10th in 12 games as they fight to hold on to sixth place in the Western Conference.

Keon Johnson had 13 points for Brooklyn.

RAPTORS 108, HORNETS 97

Jakob Poeltl had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead Toronto to their third straight win, a victory over Charlotte.

The Raptors used a 10-point run to take a 20-12 lead in the first quarter. Poeltl led the way with 12 points in the first half for Toronto, which led 49-47 at the break.

TIMBERWOLVES 124,

SUNS 109

Julius Randle scored 25 points, Anthony Edwards finished with 20 after missing the second quarter due to injury and Minnesota beat Phoenix.

The Timberwolves completed a four-game season sweep of the Suns. Minnesota has won its last seven against Phoenix, dating to last year’s post- season.

KNICKS 116, BUCKS 107

OG Anunoby scored 20 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and New York defeated Milwaukee to hand them their third consecutive loss.

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his return after missing one game with a sprained left foot.

WARRIORS 111, PELICANS 95

Stephen Curry scored 23 points in his return from a two-game absence and Golden State beat New Orleans.

Coming back from a March 20 pelvic bruise, Curry played 34 minutes and made just 7 of 21 shots, but also hit five 3-pointers.