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Monday, April 5 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers

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There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers.

Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

Chicago Bulls 115, Brooklyn Nets 107

The Bulls snap a six-game losing streak.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls in scoring with 25 points. Nikola Vucevic recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Tomas Satoransky also had a double-double with 19 points and 11 assists.

Kyrie Irving dished out a season-high 15 assists in the loss.

LA Clippers 104, Los Angeles Lakers 86

The Clippers defeat the short-handed Lakers behind a game-high 22 points from Marcus Morris and a near triple-double from Kawhi Leonard (19 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists).

In his first game with the Clippers, Rajon Rondo finished with two points, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes of play.

Charlotte Hornets 86, Boston Celtics 116

Jayson Tatum had 22 points and eight rebounds to lead six Celtics players in double-digits.  The shorthanded Charlotte Hornets are without LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward.

Memphis Grizzlies 116, Philadelphia 76ers 100

Seven players reached double-digit scoring for the Grizzlies in a balanced scoring attack. Dillon Brooks led the way with 17 points while Ja Morant had 10 assists.

Atlanta Hawks 117, Golden State Warriors 111

Steph Curry scored 37 but the Hawks, who finished with six players in double-figure scoring, come away with the win. 

New Orleans Pelicans 122, Houston Rockets 115

No Zion and no Brandon Ingram, but no problem. Lonzo Ball carries the Pelicans past the Rockets behind a career game.

Denver Nuggets 119, Orlando Magic 109

Nikola Jokic dishes out 16 assists and is one of six Nuggets to score in double figures as they come back from an 18-point halftime deficit against Aaron Gordon's former team. 

Top Fantasy Performers

Nikola Vucevic:  22 PTS, 13 REBS, 2 ASTS, 2 STLS, 2 BLKS

Kyrie Irving:  24 PTS, 15 ASTS, 2 REBS, 2 STLS

Kawhi Leonard:  19 PTS, 10 REBS, 8 ASTS, 2 STLS

Clint Capela:  24 PTS, 18 REBS, 2 BLKS

Stephen Curry:  37 PTS, 5 REBS, 2 ASTS, 2 STLS

Lonzo Ball:  27 PTS, 9 ASTS, 4 REBS, 3 STLS

Nikola Jokic:  17 PTS, 16 ASTS, 9 REBS, 1 STL

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