Basketball

MIAMI (AP) — Jim Boylen wasn't at the World Cup this summer in the Philippines. He just made sure that USA Basketball got there. And his efforts weren't unnoticed.

It's four regular-season games in early December. Ordinarily, they'd be forgotten shortly after the final buzzer. That likely won't happen this time.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston 107-97 on Saturday night, keeping the Rockets winless on the road.

Boston Celtics (15-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (10-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -4.5; over/under is 238.

New Orleans Pelicans (11-10, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (11-7, fourth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Kings -5; over/under is 233.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Collin Sexton scored a season-high 25 points, Keyonte George had a career-high 21 points to go with six rebounds and six assists and the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 in overtime Saturday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George made a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, giving the Clippers their first lead of the game, and Los Angeles hung on beat the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday.

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker returned after missing a game with a sprained right ankle and had 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

DALLAS (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 23 points and Oklahoma City rallied after allowing Dallas’ NBA-record 30-0 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Mavericks 126-120 on Saturday night.