NBA Recap: Sabonis, Edwards, and Booker Shine in Big Wins
The NBA was full of high-intensity action on Monday, with game-winning shots, dominant performances, and key playoff battles heating up.
Amen Thompson’s Career Night Lifts Rockets Over Celtics
Amen Thompson capped off a career-best performance with a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds left, lifting the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 road win over the Boston Celtics. Thompson finished with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, securing the victory in coach Ime Udoka’s return to Boston.
Dillon Brooks also had a massive night, draining a career-high 10 three-pointers for 36 points, while Jaylen Brown led the short-handed Celtics with 28 points.
Anthony Davis Powers Lakers to Fourth Straight Win
Anthony Davis had a dominant performance with 42 points and 23 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets. LeBron James contributed 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 26 points.
The Hornets suffered a major setback as LaMelo Ball exited early with an ankle injury after playing just nine minutes.
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Tyler Herro’s Big Night Helps Heat Win 2OT Thriller vs. Magic
Tyler Herro stepped up for the Miami Heat, recording 30 points and a season-high 12 assists, as Miami outlasted the Orlando Magic 125-119 in double overtime.
Bam Adebayo added 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Franz Wagner led Orlando with 29 points. Jimmy Butler was suspended indefinitely before the game for conduct detrimental to the team.
Sabonis’ Monster Triple-Double Fuels Kings Past Nets
Domantas Sabonis continued his historic run, finishing with 21 points, 22 rebounds, and 10 assists, as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 110-96.
De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points, including 16 in the third quarter, helping Sacramento erase a nine-point deficit. The Nets have now lost seven straight games and have an 11-game home losing streak.
Darius Garland, Cavaliers End Losing Streak vs. Pistons
Darius Garland scored 22 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 21, as the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 110-91 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Jarrett Allen logged his 25th double-double of the season, while Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 22 points on 9-for-26 shooting.
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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Crush Grizzlies in Blowout Win
Karl-Anthony Towns posted his 37th double-double of the season with 24 points and 11 rebounds, helping the New York Knicks dismantle the Memphis Grizzlies 143-106.
Mikal Bridges led all scorers with 28 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points.
Toronto Raptors Extend Winning Streak vs. Pelicans
Jakob Poeltl delivered 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 113-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Scottie Barnes had a strong all-around game with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 31 points.
Zach LaVine, Bulls Take Down Nuggets Despite Jokic’s Triple-Double
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 21 points, and Nikola Vucevic added a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double, helping Chicago defeat the Denver Nuggets 129-121.
Nikola Jokic put up 33 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds, but Denver lost its second straight after an 8-1 stretch.
Timberwolves Hold Off Hawks for Third Straight Win
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points, and Julius Randle added 20, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-92.
Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter exploded for a career-high 35 points, but the Hawks were without Trae Young (hamstring) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder).
Klay Thompson’s Hot Start Helps Mavericks Rout Wizards
Klay Thompson drained seven first-quarter three-pointers, leading to a game-high 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks crushed the Washington Wizards 130-108.
Washington dropped its 14th straight game, while Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 16 points.
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Giannis, Lillard Dominate as Bucks Roll Over Jazz
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each scored 35 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 125-110 win over the Utah Jazz.
Antetokounmpo added 18 rebounds and 7 assists, while Utah suffered its sixth straight loss despite 19 points from Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton.
Devin Booker, Suns Survive Clippers’ Late Rally
Devin Booker put up 26 points, including five three-pointers, as the Phoenix Suns held off a furious Los Angeles Clippers comeback to win 111-109.
Kevin Durant added 24 points, while Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 25 points and 16 rebounds.
Looking Ahead
With the trade deadline approaching and teams fighting for playoff positioning, every game takes on added importance. Can the struggling teams bounce back, and will contenders like the Bucks, Kings, and Suns continue their dominance? Stay tuned for more action as the NBA season heats up!
