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Grizzlies Set Franchise 3-Point Record, Rout Warriors
Memphis Grizzlies 144, Golden State Warriors 93
The Memphis Grizzlies sank a franchise-best 27 3-pointers in a dominant win over the Golden State Warriors. Santi Aldama led with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski paced the Warriors with a season-high 21 points. Notably, Stephen Curry scored just two points, the lowest of his career when playing at least 12 minutes.
Simons’ Buzzer-Beater Lifts Blazers Over Nuggets
Portland Trail Blazers 126, Denver Nuggets 124
Anfernee Simons hit a game-winning layup at the buzzer, finishing with 28 points and 10 assists to snap Portland’s six-game losing streak. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 34 points, but the Nuggets couldn’t hold on after trailing by 17 points in the fourth quarter.
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Pacers Outlast Suns Behind Siakam’s Double-Double
Indiana Pacers 120, Phoenix Suns 111
Pascal Siakam tallied 25 points and 18 rebounds as the Pacers notched their third straight win. Kevin Durant had a season-high 37 points for the Suns, but they lost Devin Booker to groin tightness in the third quarter.
Clippers Cruise Past Shorthanded Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers 118, Dallas Mavericks 95
Norman Powell scored 29 points, and Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Clippers capitalized on the absence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas was led by Klay Thompson, who scored 22 points.
Towns, Knicks Top Timberwolves in Minneapolis Return
New York Knicks 133, Minnesota Timberwolves 107
Karl-Anthony Towns dominated his former team with 32 points and 20 rebounds in a triumphant return to Minnesota. Julius Randle added 24 points for the Timberwolves, who suffered their first home loss since Nov. 27.
Bulls Rally to Top Celtics
Chicago Bulls 117, Boston Celtics 108
Zach LaVine poured in 36 points, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds as the Bulls rallied in the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum had 31 points for Boston, but a rough shooting night from deep (25%) cost the Celtics.
Lakers Roll Over Kings
Los Angeles Lakers 113, Sacramento Kings 100
Austin Reaves led with 25 points, and Anthony Davis added a double-double with 21 points and 19 rebounds as the Lakers notched a second straight win. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points in the loss.
Thunder Keep Winning Streak Alive Against Magic
Oklahoma City Thunder 105, Orlando Magic 99
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds as the Thunder earned their sixth straight win. Orlando’s Anthony Black led with 23 points off the bench.
Rockets Overpower Pelicans Behind Green’s 34
Houston Rockets 133, New Orleans Pelicans 113
Jalen Green exploded for 34 points, including 22 in the third quarter, as the Rockets ended New Orleans’ hopes for an upset. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 28 points.
Wizards Snap Skid, Beat Hornets
Washington Wizards 123, Charlotte Hornets 114
Malcolm Brogdon returned from injury to score 25 points, helping Washington secure just its second win in 21 games. LaMelo Ball had a double-double with 34 points and 13 assists, but it wasn’t enough for the struggling Hornets.
Sexton Shines as Jazz Beat Pistons
Utah Jazz 126, Detroit Pistons 119
Collin Sexton scored a season-high 30 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 27 points and 14 rebounds to snap Utah’s three-game losing streak. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham had 33 points in the defeat.
Spurs Outlast Hawks in OT
San Antonio Spurs 133, Atlanta Hawks 126 (OT)
Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points, and Chris Paul hit key shots in overtime as the Spurs claimed their third win in four games. Atlanta’s Trae Young dished out 16 assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
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Johnson’s Late Surge Lifts Nets Past Raptors
Brooklyn Nets 101, Toronto Raptors 94
Cameron Johnson scored 13 of his 33 points in the final minutes as the Nets ended a three-game skid. Toronto’s Ochai Agbaji led with 20 points, but the Raptors suffered their sixth straight loss.
