LA Lakers 131-127 Sacramento Kings: LeBron James and Anthony Davis shine

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 points as he led the Phoenix Suns to a 114-102 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

The 14-time All-Star, in his 17th season, scored 31 points to push his career total to 29,010.

James, the all-time leading scorer with 40,543 points, is the only other player to reach 29,000.

The reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, pulled off a late 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

With five minutes left, the Celtics were down 112-106, with Jayson Tatum scoring 37 points and Jaylen Brown scoring 24.