Grizzlies 120, Rockets 119
Jaren Jackson Jr. hit two clutch free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies over the Houston Rockets in a thrilling Western Conference showdown.
The game featured 14 ties and 13 lead changes, with Houston getting a final chance to win at the buzzer, but Fred VanVleet’s 3-point attempt fell short.
Desmond Bane led the way for Memphis with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Luke Kennard added 22 points, while Jackson finished with 21. The Grizzlies closed the game on a 13-4 run, securing their seventh win in eight games.
For Houston, Jalen Green paced the scoring with 25 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 22 points, and Amen Thompson had 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four blocks as the Rockets’ four-game win streak came to an end.
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Cavaliers 137, Hawks 115
Darius Garland scored 26 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 24 to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks at home.
Cleveland dominated the third quarter, outscoring Atlanta 39-21, while shooting 58.2 percent from the field and winning the rebounding battle 53-43.
Ty Jerome provided a spark off the bench with 20 points, while Evan Mobley celebrated his first NBA All-Star selection with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Jarrett Allen controlled the glass with 15 rebounds.
For Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher shined with 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting. De’Andre Hunter added 25 points, and Trae Young had 15 points and 10 assists, but the Hawks couldn’t keep up with the Cavaliers’ high-powered offense.
Timberwolves 138, Jazz 113
Anthony Edwards delivered an electrifying 36-point, 11-assist performance as the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a blowout victory in Salt Lake City.
Edwards was red-hot from the field, making 12 of 18 shots and draining six 3-pointers, while also recording three blocks. Rookie Rob Dillingham added career highs of 19 points and eight assists, and Luka Garza contributed a season-high 16 points.
Former Jazz stars Rudy Gobert (16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (15 points, 5 assists) played well against their old team.
For Utah, Keyonte George led the way with 23 points, while Collin Sexton (19 points), John Collins (16), and Jordan Clarkson (16) all contributed. However, the Jazz had no answer for Minnesota’s offensive explosion.
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Lakers 134, Wizards 96
LeBron James recorded 24 points and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Washington Wizards for their fifth win in six games.
The game had a special moment as Bronny James, LeBron’s 20-year-old son, played the entire fourth quarter, scoring a career-high five points in 12 minutes. Rui Hachimura (22 points) and Shake Milton (21 points off the bench) also played key roles in the blowout victory.
Washington’s struggles continued with their 16th consecutive loss. Jordan Poole led the team with 19 points, while Kyle Kuzma added 13, but the Wizards were overwhelmed by the Lakers’ balanced offensive attack.
