Hunter’s OT Three Pushes Cavaliers Past Blazers for 10th Straight Win
Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 133, Portland Trail Blazers 129 (OT)
De’Andre Hunter drilled a go-ahead three-pointer with 30.8 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Cavaliers to a thrilling 133-129 win over Portland.
Hunter finished with a game-high 32 points, responding after Anfernee Simons briefly gave Portland the lead (129-128) with a clutch triple of his own.
Other key performances for Cleveland:
- Ty Jerome (25 points off the bench)
- Evan Mobley (20 points)
- Max Strus (14 points)
- Jarrett Allen (12 points, 10 rebounds, double-double)
Portland saw its four-game winning streak snapped, despite a triple-double from Deni Avdija.
Blazers’ standout performances:
- Deni Avdija (30 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists – first career triple-double)
- Anfernee Simons (27 points)
- Toumani Camara (19 points)
- Shaedon Sharpe (18 points)
Celtics Snap Two-Game Skid, Hold Off Nuggets Late
Final Score: Boston Celtics 110, Denver Nuggets 103
Boston bounced back after two straight losses, using a late surge to take down the defending champions.
With just over a minute left, Denver had cut Boston’s lead to 102-99, but Al Horford’s clutch bucket with 33.4 seconds left sealed the win.
Celtics’ top contributors:
- Jaylen Brown (22 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds)
- Al Horford (19 points, 8 rebounds)
Despite the loss, Denver had strong performances from its backcourt.
Nuggets’ key stats:
- Jamal Murray (26 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds)
- Christian Braun (24 points, team-high)
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Knicks Overcome 19-Point Deficit, Edge Heat in OT
Final Score: New York Knicks 116, Miami Heat 112 (OT)
Jalen Brunson erupted in the second half, scoring 26 of his 31 points after halftime to help New York erase a 19-point third-quarter deficit.
Brunson’s game-tying shot with 26.1 seconds left forced overtime, where he scored six more points to ice the win.
Knicks’ key performances:
- Jalen Brunson (31 points, 6 in OT)
- OG Anunoby (23 points)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (19 points, 16 rebounds)
Miami was led by Bam Adebayo (30 points) and Tyler Herro (22 points).
Raptors Snap Skid, Survive Late Magic Rally
Final Score: Toronto Raptors 104, Orlando Magic 102
Immanuel Quickley (24 points) and RJ Barrett (22 points) helped Toronto end a three-game losing streak.
Orlando nearly pulled off an incredible late-game comeback, going on a 10-0 run in the final three minutes, but Franz Wagner missed a game-tying layup at the buzzer.
Magic’s top scorers:
- Franz Wagner (25 points)
- Paolo Banchero (23 points)
Nesmith’s Career Night Powers Pacers Past Bulls
Final Score: Indiana Pacers 127, Chicago Bulls 112
Aaron Nesmith exploded for a career-high 27 points, leading Indiana to its fifth win in seven games.
Other Pacers’ standouts:
- Pascal Siakam (20 points)
- Tyrese Haliburton (17 points, 12 assists, double-double)
Chicago’s Coby White had 26 points (20 in the first half), but the Bulls were outscored 32-20 in the fourth quarter.
Thunder Dominate Second Half, Jalen Williams Drops 41 on Spurs
Final Score: Oklahoma City Thunder 146, San Antonio Spurs 132
Jalen Williams set a new career high with 41 points, leading the Thunder to a dominant second-half performance against the Spurs.
Thunder’s key contributors:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 points, 8 assists)
- Cason Wallace (19 points)
San Antonio’s Stephon Castle led the way with 32 points off the bench.
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Pelicans’ Balanced Attack Secures Third Win Over Jazz
Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 128, Utah Jazz 121
Former Jazz player Kelly Olynyk scored a season-high 26 points to lead a balanced New Orleans offense.
Pelicans’ top scorers:
- Kelly Olynyk (26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists)
- C.J. McCollum (25 points, 5 threes, 8 assists)
- Zion Williamson (24 points)
- Trey Murphy III (20 points)
Utah’s Keyonte George (28 points, 5 threes) and Brice Sensabaugh (21 points) kept the game competitive.
Looking Ahead
- Can the Cavaliers extend their winning streak to 11?
- Will the Celtics build momentum after snapping their skid?
- Can the Thunder continue their offensive dominance?
Stay tuned for more NBA action and analysis as the playoff push heats up!
