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Hart, Towns Make History in Knicks’ Win Over Mavericks
Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns became the first teammates in Knicks history to record triple-doubles in the same game, powering New York to a 128-113 home win over the Dallas Mavericks. Hart notched 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists for his ninth triple-double of the season — a franchise record — while Towns tallied 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists for his third career triple-double. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 35 points.
They are just the 17th set of teammates in NBA history to post triple-doubles in the same game, and the second duo to do so this season. Naji Marshall scored 38 points for the Mavericks, but was limited to just 10 in the second half as Dallas saw its two-game win streak end.
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Rockets Hold Off Hawks Behind Green’s 32
Jalen Green posted 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 121-114 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Fred VanVleet chipped in 21 points, and Alperen Sengun added 18 points, nine boards, and five assists. Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason also contributed in double figures for the surging Rockets, who have now won 10 of their last 11 games.
Atlanta got double-doubles from Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu, and Dyson Daniels, while rookie Zaccharie Risacher added 18 points.
Cavaliers Ride Garland, Jerome Past Blazers
Darius Garland scored 27 points and Ty Jerome added 25 off the bench as the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a 122-111 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Evan Mobley added 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each contributed 14 points.
The Blazers were led by 18-point efforts from Donovan Clingan, Shaedon Sharpe, and Scoot Henderson, but they couldn’t keep up in the second half. Deni Avdija also posted a solid line with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.
Thunder Blow Past Kings for 60th Win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-105 win over the slumping Sacramento Kings. Chet Holmgren added 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Thunder (60-12) secured their 60th win and extended their win streak to seven games.
Keegan Murray hit 9-of-13 from deep and finished with 28 points for the Kings, who have now lost four straight and dropped into a tie with Phoenix for ninth in the West.
Magic Clamp Down Late to Beat Hornets
Paolo Banchero poured in 32 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 111-104 road win over the Charlotte Hornets. Franz Wagner added 26 points, and rookie Anthony Black had 20 off the bench. Banchero has now scored 30+ in four consecutive games.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, but Charlotte, already eliminated from playoff contention, has lost five of its last six games.
Sasser’s Career Night Powers Pistons Over Spurs
Marcus Sasser dropped a career-high 27 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 122-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Tobias Harris chipped in with 15 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, and Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren each added 14 points. Detroit dished out 33 assists in total, with Duren handing out seven.
Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 26 points. Stephon Castle added 19, but San Antonio couldn’t overcome Detroit’s fast start.
Heat Crush Warriors as Butler Returns
Bam Adebayo scored 27 points and grabbed eight boards to help the Miami Heat cruise past the Golden State Warriors 126-86. Tyler Herro added 20 points and seven assists, while Alec Burks finished with 17.
Jimmy Butler, playing his first game against Miami since being traded, scored just 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 15 points. Golden State played shorthanded and was outmatched from start to finish.
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Grizzlies Dominate Second Half in Blowout of Jazz
Desmond Bane scored 21 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Utah Jazz 140-103. Memphis trailed by one at the break before erupting for a 41-17 third quarter. Scotty Pippen Jr. added 16 points and 10 assists off the bench.
Isaiah Collier led Utah with 21 points, while Collin Sexton and Johnny Juzang each added 13. The Jazz have now dropped 13 of their last 14 games.
