Paul George and Tyrese Maxey Lead Sixers Past Cavaliers
Paul George scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a thrilling 132-129 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. The game saw 18 ties and 30 lead changes, with rookie Justin Edwards contributing 15 points off the bench. Kelly Oubre Jr. (22 points) and Eric Gordon (15 points) also played pivotal roles for Philadelphia. Cleveland’s Ty Jerome scored a career-high 33 points, including 8-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc, while Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 37 points. Despite a late surge by Cleveland, Mitchell’s potential game-tying shot fell short at the buzzer.
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Grizzlies Dominate Pelicans for Fifth Straight Win
Jaren Jackson Jr. tallied 29 points and seven assists, while Luke Kennard scored a season-high 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 at home. Desmond Bane added 20 points and 14 assists, marking his seventh consecutive 20-point game. For New Orleans, Dejounte Murray led with 26 points, and CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III chipped in 22 points apiece. The loss ended the Pelicans’ four-game win streak, while Memphis improved to 18-5 on its home court.
Anfernee Simons Powers Trail Blazers Over Hornets
Anfernee Simons scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on the road. Jerami Grant added 22 points, and Deni Avdija contributed 18 as Portland overcame a rough shooting night to secure its fourth consecutive win. Charlotte, playing without key players, was led by Nick Smith Jr. with 17 points and Josh Okogie, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Despite a strong start and a 13-point second-quarter lead, the Hornets couldn’t hold off Portland’s late-game surge.
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