Timberwolves 131, Thunder 128 (OT)
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning 24-point comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing a thrilling 131-128 overtime win on the road.
- The Timberwolves trailed by 16 with under four minutes left before closing regulation on a 16-0 run.
- Jaden McDaniels’ and-one layup with 11 seconds left forced overtime.
- Naz Reid made two free throws with 22 seconds left to put Minnesota ahead.
- Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s shot in the final seconds and forced a missed three to seal the victory.
Nuggets 125, Pacers 116
The Denver Nuggets bounced back from their loss to the Lakers with a solid 125-116 win over the Indiana Pacers.
- Aaron Gordon led Denver with 25 points.
- Nikola Jokic finished with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists.
- Michael Porter Jr. posted 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Indiana was led by Myles Turner (23 points), while Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points and 15 assists.
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Bulls 142, 76ers 110
The Chicago Bulls snapped a six-game losing streak by blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers in a dominant 142-110 victory.
- Josh Giddey scored 25 points, while Kevin Huerter added 23.
- The Bulls shot 50.6 percent from the field and 45 percent from three.
- Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid, and trailed by as many as 50 points.
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George led the 76ers with 19 points apiece, but Philadelphia has now lost eight straight games.
Pistons 106, Clippers 97
The Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to seven games, their longest since the 2014-15 season, with a 106-97 win over the short-handed Clippers.
- Cade Cunningham delivered a near triple-double with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- The Pistons fended off a third-quarter rally from the Clippers, sealing the win with clutch shots from Malik Beasley and Cunningham.
- James Harden led Los Angeles with 18 points and 12 rebounds, but also committed seven turnovers.
The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, leading to their third straight loss.
Wizards 107, Nets 99
The Washington Wizards snapped a six-game losing streak, closing on an 11-2 run to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 107-99.
- Jordan Poole led Washington with 26 points, hitting five threes.
- Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points, while the Wizards held the Nets scoreless for the final 4:45 of the game.
- Ziaire Williams led Brooklyn with 19 points.
Brooklyn missed key shots down the stretch as Washington took control late.
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Kings 130, Hornets 88
Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points as the Sacramento Kings dominated the Charlotte Hornets in a 130-88 blowout.
- LaVine shot 16-for-19 from the field and 8-for-9 from three.
- Malik Monk recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists.
- DeMar DeRozan added 18 points.
Charlotte lost by at least 42 points for the second straight game, following their 53-point loss to Portland on Saturday.
Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 23 points.
Hawks 98, Heat 86
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak by securing a 98-86 home win over the Miami Heat.
- Trae Young recorded his 34th double-double of the season with 11 points and 14 assists.
- Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 17 points.
- Caris LeVert and Terance Mann added 15 points each off the bench.
Andrew Wiggins led Miami with 23 points, but the Heat shot just 7-for-40 from three-point range and lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Trail Blazers 114, Jazz 112
Anfernee Simons scored 28 points, and Portland survived a late Utah comeback to earn a 114-112 win.
- Portland led by as many as 13, but Utah took a 92-90 lead early in the fourth quarter.
- The Blazers responded with a 9-0 run to regain control.
- Keyonte George hit back-to-back threes in the final seconds, cutting the deficit to one point before missing a potential game-winner.
George finished with 21 points off the bench, but Utah has now lost six of its last eight games.
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Key Takeaways from Monday’s NBA Action
- Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves pulled off one of the biggest comebacks of the season, erasing a 24-point deficit.
- Detroit extended its winning streak to seven games, showing signs of resurgence.
- Zach LaVine was unstoppable, scoring 42 points on nearly perfect shooting in Sacramento’s rout of Charlotte.
- Joel Embiid’s absence continues to haunt the 76ers, who have now lost eight straight games.
- The Nuggets bounced back from their loss to the Lakers, fueled by Nikola Jokic’s career-high 19 assists.
With teams fighting for playoff positioning, expect more thrilling finishes and standout performances as the regular season continues.
