Cole Anthony’s Clutch Shot Completes Magic Comeback Over Nets
Cole Anthony’s game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left capped a dramatic 22-4 run as the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point deficit to edge the Brooklyn Nets 102-101. Orlando completed a season sweep of Brooklyn, with da Silva leading the way with 21 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas returned from injury to lead all scorers with 25 points, but the Nets went cold in the final 7:16, missing their last field goals and losing Cameron Johnson to a hip injury after the third quarter.
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Timberwolves Edge Spurs in Tight Western Conference Clash
Donte DiVincenzo’s season-high 26 points helped the Minnesota Timberwolves secure a 112-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a back-and-forth affair. Rudy Gobert contributed a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards struggled, scoring 14 points on 6-for-20 shooting.
Victor Wembanyama shone for the Spurs, scoring a game-high 34 points, but San Antonio’s comeback fell short in the fourth quarter despite solid contributions from Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell.
Thunder Blow Out Grizzlies for 11th Straight Victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 35 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 130-106 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder showcased their ball movement with a season-high 35 assists, with Jalen Williams dishing out eight.
Memphis, missing several key players including Ja Morant, struggled to keep up, with Desmond Bane leading the Grizzlies with 22 points.
Miami Outlasts Rockets in Fiery Finish
Tyler Herro’s 27-point performance paced the Miami Heat to a 104-100 comeback win over the Houston Rockets. Herro and Nikola Jovic, who added 18 points, combined to help Miami overcome a 12-point second-half deficit.
The game ended in chaos, with five ejections in the final minute following a scuffle ignited by Herro and Rockets rookie Amen Thompson. Dillon Brooks led Houston with 22 points in a game marred by late-game tensions.
Haliburton Shines as Pacers Top Celtics Again
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points, helping the Indiana Pacers secure a 123-114 win over the Boston Celtics. Andrew Nembhard returned from injury to provide 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists for the Pacers.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 31 points, while Jayson Tatum added 22 points but struggled from long range, shooting just 2-for-10. The Celtics briefly rallied in the fourth but couldn’t sustain momentum as the Pacers pulled away late.
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Trae Young Powers Hawks to Rout of Raptors
Trae Young posted 34 points and 10 assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a commanding 136-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors. De’Andre Hunter contributed 22 points off the bench, while Jalen Johnson added 15 points and six steals.
Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 19 points and eight rebounds, but the Raptors’ 31 turnovers proved too costly as their losing streak extended to 10 games.
