NBA highlights: Nuggets fall; Knicks, Cavs, Celtics remain hot

Let's take a look at what happened around the NBA tonight.

Game of the evening: Wolves 119, Nuggets 116

In tonight's must-see contest, the Nuggets fall under .500 while the Timberwolves hang on late into the night. Denver was the subject of extensive organizational scrutiny by ESPN and was unable to make plays down the stretch after a Rudy Gobert scrum.

Knicks 128, Pistons 98

The Knicks gained a 49:17 lead and pulled away. Memories of the Blazers' legendary dominance over the Spurs in 1990, except those Spurs were, you know, good.

Celtics 124, Hornets 109

The Hornets made it a game until the fourth quarter, and the Celtics finally closed the door.

Lakers 131, Raptors 125

The Lakers may be good, but we can't tell tonight as they fend off the 1-5 Raptors.

Cavaliers 120, Magic 109

The Cavs are 6-0! After beating the Magic, they prepare for a home game against the struggling Bucks.

Nets 120, Bulls 112

Break down the Nets as they battle to a .500 record after defeating the Bulls.

Kings 123, Hawks 115

Sacramento eventually gets over .500 and beats the Hawks easily most of the time.

Pelicans 125, Pacers 118

The undermanned Pelicans earned a home win over the shockingly woeful Pacers in their Crummy Game of the Night.