Cavs rout Wizards, 140-101
Max Strus scored 24 points and the Cavaliers had their highest-scoring game and most-lopsided victory of the season, routing the Washington Wizards 140-101 to open a two-game set.
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Bruins 4, CBJ 1
James van Riemsdyk scored on a power play and added two assists, lifting the Boston Bruins over the Blue Jackets 4-1 and extending their win streak to four games.
Raptors 124, Cavs 121
The Toronto Raptors recovered after squandering a 19-point lead and held on to beat the Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday night.
Bengals eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Chiefs
The Bengals blew an early 10-point lead and were eliminated from playoff contention in a 25-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sabres 3, CBJ 2 (OT)
Jeff Skinner scored 1:20 into overtime, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Blue Jackets 3-2 without coach Don Granato because of an illness.
MBK: Ohio State beats WVU 78-75 in OT at Legends of Basketball
Roddy Gayle Jr. scored a career-high 32 points, Jamison Battle added 17 points and nine rebounds and Ohio State held on to beat West Virginia 78-75 in overtime at the Legends of Basketball Showcase.
WBK: Michigan 69, (17) OSU 60
Laila Phelia scored a career-high 26 points and Michigan pulled away in the fourth quarter to upset rival and 17th-ranked Ohio State 69-60.
Buckeyes fall to Missouri in Cotton Bowl 14-3
The Tigers prevailed in a defense-dominated game with almost as many punts as points.
CBJ 6, Maple Leafs 5 (OT)
Johnny Gaudreau scored 2:56 into overtime, and the Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
Bucks 119, Cavs 111
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 16 rebounds, Damian Lillard scored 24 of his 31 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cavaliers 119-111.