NEW YORK — Forward LaMarcus Aldridge collected 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs matched the best start in team history with a 106-79 victory rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
The Spurs improved to 33-6, equaling the team’s best 39-game start, a mark set by the 2010-11 edition. San Antonio also posted it league-leading 14th win by at least 20 points while extending its winning streak to eight games.
Aldridge shot 12-for-17 from the floor and posted his 12th double-double. He had his 10th game with at least 20 points and was the Spurs’ leading scorer for the 11th time.
Forward Kawhi Leonard added 17 points, and rookie center Boban Marjanovic scored 13 as San Antonio won while getting quiet nights from guard Tony Parker and center Tim Duncan. Parker scored six points, while Duncan had eight.
Wizards 114, Bulls 100
CHICAGO — Washington is dealing with numerous injuries, but had no trouble beating Chicago at the United Center.
The Wizards won their second straight game by getting points from 10 players, including seven who finished in double-figure scoring.
John Wall led the way with 17 points, 10 assists and three steals, while Garrett Temple, Otto Porter and Nene all scored 14 points in the win. Ramon Sessions had 16 points, Gary Neal added 11 points and Drew Gooden finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, all off the bench.