Nuggets Stun Warriors Without Jokic and Murray, 114-105
Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, and Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets, without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, defeated the Golden State Warriors.
Westbrook notched his 203rd career triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 16 assists. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Jimmy Butler III led the Warriors with 23 points, while Stephen Curry added 20 as Golden State’s seven-game winning streak ended.
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Rockets Rally for Franchise-Record Comeback, Beat 76ers 144-137 (OT)
Jalen Green had 30 points and 13 assists, helping Houston overcome a 25-point deficit to defeat Philadelphia in overtime.
Jabari Smith Jr. added 30 points, Dillon Brooks scored 25, and Tari Eason had 21 for the Rockets, who extended their winning streak to seven games.
Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with a career-high 46 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
Bulls Shut Down Jazz, 111-97
Coby White scored 26 points as Chicago held Utah scoreless for over five minutes in the fourth quarter.
Tre Jones added 18 points and 12 assists, while Kevin Huerter and Matas Buzelis each scored 17 for the Bulls, who have won five of six.
Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George had 16 points apiece for Utah, which lost its 10th straight game.
Pacers Edge Timberwolves in OT, 132-130
Obi Toppin scored 34 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in overtime, to lift Indiana past Minnesota.
Toppin made seven 3-pointers and added 10 rebounds. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 38 points.
Lakers Extend Home Streak With 125-109 Win Over Spurs
Luka Doncic tallied 21 points, 14 assists, and nine rebounds, while Austin Reaves led Los Angeles with 30 points.
Stephon Castle scored 23 points for San Antonio, which played without Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
Suns Cruise Past Raptors, 129-89
Devin Booker scored 27 points as Phoenix dominated Toronto, limiting the Raptors to 35.6% shooting.
Phoenix hit 20 3-pointers while Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 16 points.
Kings Snap Skid, Beat Grizzlies 132-122
Malik Monk scored 28 points, and Zach LaVine added 23 as Sacramento ended a four-game losing streak.
Desmond Bane scored a season-high 44 points for Memphis, shooting 7-of-7 from deep.
Pistons Rout Pelicans, 127-81
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 24 points in a wire-to-wire victory over New Orleans.
Zion Williamson scored 30 points for the Pelicans, who lost Trey Murphy III to injury.
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Knicks Roll Past Heat, 116-95
Josh Hart recorded his eighth triple-double of the season, tying a franchise record, as New York routed Miami.
Mikal Bridges scored 28 points, while Duncan Robinson had 22 for the struggling Heat, who have lost eight straight.
Trail Blazers Handle Wizards, 112-97
Anfernee Simons hit five 3-pointers and scored 30 points to lead Portland past Washington.
Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 20 points in the loss.
