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Rockets 119, Thunder 116
Fred VanVleet delivered 38 points, including four clutch free throws in the final seconds, as Houston edged Oklahoma City in a Western Conference thriller.
Dillon Brooks’ crucial midrange jumper with 33.6 seconds left gave the Rockets a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. each logged double-doubles for Houston, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points.
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Spurs 127, Kings 125
Victor Wembanyama posted a triple-double with 34 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists to lead San Antonio past Sacramento in a nail-biter.
Devin Vassell and Chris Paul nailed late 3-pointers to seal the win, while Domantas Sabonis’ double-double (25 points, 13 rebounds) highlighted Sacramento’s effort. The Spurs have now won five of their last six games.
Clippers 126, Nuggets 122
James Harden flirted with a triple-double, recording 39 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, as Los Angeles outlasted Denver.
Norman Powell returned from injury to add 28 points off the bench. Nikola Jokic’s 28-point, 14-rebound, and 11-assist performance tied him with Magic Johnson for third all-time in career triple-doubles.
Lakers 105, Jazz 104
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 60 points and 25 rebounds as Los Angeles held off Utah for a narrow victory.
Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, while James contributed 27 points and 14 assists. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 22 points in the Jazz’s fourth consecutive loss.
Mavericks 137, Trail Blazers 131
Luka Doncic returned from injury with a dominant 36-point, 13-assist performance, leading Dallas past Portland.
Quentin Grimes added a season-high 28 points for the Mavericks, who secured their eighth win in nine games. Anfernee Simons led Portland with 27 points.
Grizzlies 136, Pacers 121
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points to spearhead Memphis’ comeback from a 19-point deficit in a win over Indiana.
Memphis, now winners of six straight, dished out 36 assists for the fifth consecutive game. Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 19 points.
Magic 100, Nets 92
Franz Wagner overcame shooting struggles to post 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, helping Orlando secure its sixth straight victory.
The Nets, who shot just 38% from the field, lost Ben Simmons to a bruised knee and Cameron Johnson to a late-game injury.
Raptors 119, Heat 116
RJ Barrett exploded for 37 points to help Toronto fend off a late Miami rally.
Scottie Barnes nearly recorded a triple-double for the Raptors, who split their back-to-back series with the Heat. Tyler Herro led Miami with 31 points.
Knicks 118, Pelicans 85
Mikal Bridges tied his career-high with seven 3-pointers and scored a season-best 31 points as New York routed New Orleans.
Karl-Anthony Towns pulled down 19 rebounds to complement 14 points for the Knicks. The struggling Pelicans have now lost eight straight.
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Cavaliers 115, Celtics 111
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, including 11 straight late in the fourth quarter, to lead Cleveland past Boston.
Mitchell’s heroics down the stretch overcame Jayson Tatum’s 33-point performance for the Celtics, whose seven-game winning streak came to an end.
