The NBA night is illuminated by the exploit of Karl-Anthony Towns.
'KAT' drags Minnesota into success on the San Antonio field with an absolute level score: 60 points.
His new career high is decisive in the final 149-139.
Wardell Stephen Curry II echoes this, in turn winning the Golden State Warriors with 47 points in the win over Washington.
Rayford Trae Young plays the charge and, with 46 points, leads Atlanta's comeback over Portland;
Danilo Gallinari remains out as a precaution for a tendon problem.
Nikola Jokic gives Denver Nuggets victory on the Philadelphia field and Milwaukee beats Utah on the road.
Los Angeles teams at a peak: the Lakers fall at home to Totonto and the Clippers surrender in Cleveland.
Results: Utah-Milwaukee 111-117 LA Lakers-Toronto 103-114 San Antonio-Minnesota 139-149 Atlanta-Portland 122-113 Philadelphia-Denver 110-114 Cleveland-LA Clippers 120-111 (ap) Golden State-Washington 126- 112 Sacramento-Chicago 112-103 Oklahoma City-Charlotte 116-134