Celtics 113, Bucks 107 – Tatum Leads Boston Comeback Over Milwaukee
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished six assists, leading the Boston Celtics to overcome a 17-point deficit in their 113-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Payton Pritchard contributed 18 points off the bench, making 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. The Celtics held Milwaukee to just 38 points in the second half after the Bucks’ explosive 40-point first quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 43 points and 13 rebounds, but Milwaukee dropped to 1-3 at home. Bobby Portis added 15 points, while Damian Lillard contributed 14 points and six assists.
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Warriors 127, Thunder 116 – Curry’s Season-High 36 Points Push Golden State Past OKC
Stephen Curry scored a season-high 36 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, as the Golden State Warriors held off a late rally from the Oklahoma City Thunder to win 127-116. Golden State built a 30-point lead before the Thunder cut it down to six with under five minutes remaining. Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points, while De’Anthony Melton contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 24 points, though he struggled in the fourth quarter, shooting just 1-for-5.
Nuggets 122, Mavericks 120 – Jokic Triple-Double Helps Denver Edge Dallas
Nikola Jokic posted a stellar 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists to propel the Denver Nuggets past the Dallas Mavericks, 122-120. Michael Porter Jr. hit a go-ahead floater with 6.5 seconds remaining, securing Denver’s fifth straight win at home.
Kyrie Irving shone for Dallas with a season-high 43 points on 17-of-22 shooting, while Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Pacers 132, Knicks 121 – Mathurin’s Career-High 38 Points Lifts Indiana
Bennedict Mathurin scored a career-high 38 points, hitting 7-of-9 from three, to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the New York Knicks 132-121. Tyrese Haliburton added 35 points and 14 assists, sparking a fourth-quarter 3-point barrage.
Jalen Brunson tallied 33 points and 10 assists for the Knicks, who have now lost three of their last four. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 30 points and nine rebounds for New York.
Rockets 101, Pistons 99 – Sengun’s Double-Double Seals Houston Win
Alperen Sengun scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Houston Rockets edged the Detroit Pistons 101-99. Tari Eason added 18 points off the bench, while Jalen Green chipped in 15 points.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, but his triple-double streak ended. Isaiah Stewart contributed 16 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Magic 121, Wizards 94 – Wagner Brothers Lead Orlando Past Washington
Franz Wagner scored 23 points, while brother Moritz Wagner added 16, guiding the Orlando Magic to a comfortable 121-94 win over the Washington Wizards. Cole Anthony provided a season-high 16 points off the bench, while Goga Bitadze recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Washington’s rookie-heavy lineup struggled offensively, marking their fourth straight loss. Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 20 points.
76ers 107, Hornets 105 (OT) – McCain’s Career Night Lifts Philadelphia in Overtime
Rookie Jared McCain scored a career-high 27 points, helping the Philadelphia 76ers edge the Charlotte Hornets 107-105 in overtime. Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points, while Paul George contributed 15 points and nine assists before sitting out in overtime.
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 38 points, forcing overtime with a late 3-pointer, while rookie Brandon Miller added 22 points in the Hornets’ comeback effort.
Heat 95, Timberwolves 94 – Jovic’s Clutch Play Ends Miami’s Losing Streak
Nikola Jovic scored a go-ahead three-point play with 7.8 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 95-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tyler Herro led Miami with 26 points, snapping their three-game losing streak.
Anthony Edwards scored 22 points for Minnesota but struggled from the field, shooting 8-of-24. The Timberwolves’ three-game winning streak came to an end.
Kings 127, Suns 118 (OT) – Fox and DeRozan Propel Sacramento in OT Victory
De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan combined for all of Sacramento’s overtime points, guiding the Kings to a 127-118 victory over the Phoenix Suns. DeRozan scored a season-high 34 points, while Fox contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Phoenix, playing without Kevin Durant, saw their seven-game winning streak snapped despite Bradley Beal’s 28 points and Devin Booker’s 23 points and 12 assists.
Lakers 123, Raptors 103 – LeBron’s Triple-Double Leads LA to Victory
LeBron James recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-103. Anthony Davis scored 22 points in 26 minutes before leaving with an eye injury.
Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett scored 18 points apiece for Toronto, which was without key players Scottie Barnes and Garrett Temple due to injuries.
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Grizzlies 134, Blazers 89 – Jackson Jr. and Memphis Dominate Portland
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points in 24 minutes, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a dominant 134-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jake LaRavia added 18 points off the bench, while Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 17.
Portland’s Jerami Grant led with 20 points, but the Blazers have now lost five of their last six games.
