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Jimmy Butler Shines in Heat’s OT Win Over Mavericks, 123-118
Jimmy Butler posted a stellar game-high 33 points, nine rebounds, and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to an overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Bam Adebayo contributed a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, including a clutch 3-pointer in overtime that secured the win.
The Mavericks, playing without Luka Doncic (wrist injury), leaned on Kyrie Irving’s 27 points and P.J. Washington’s double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds but ultimately fell short after missing their final seven shots.
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Celtics Edge Timberwolves, 107-105
Jaylen Brown hit seven 3-pointers en route to scoring 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games. Derrick White chipped in 19 points and nine boards as Boston connected on 21 3-pointers.
The Timberwolves, winless in Boston since 2005, were led by Anthony Edwards with 28 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert dominated the glass with 20 rebounds.
Pacers Snap Skid with 115-103 Win Over Wizards
Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton paced the Indiana Pacers with 22 and 21 points, respectively, to halt a three-game losing streak. Moses Brown provided a spark off the bench with 15 points as Indiana maintained control throughout.
The Wizards dropped their 11th straight game despite Alexandre Sarr’s 17-point, 14-rebound double-double. Corey Kispert, Malcolm Brogdon, and Kyshawn George each tallied 15 points in the loss.
Clippers Dominate 76ers, 125-99
The Los Angeles Clippers cruised past the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers behind James Harden’s 23 points and Ivica Zubac’s 16 points and 12 rebounds. Despite missing Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers shot 58% from the field and controlled the boards.
The 76ers, playing without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, struggled offensively. Rookie Jared McCain managed 18 points, while Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 29 points.
Cavaliers Top Raptors, 122-108
Ty Jerome exploded for 26 points off the bench as the Cleveland Cavaliers outpaced the Toronto Raptors. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley recorded double-doubles, while Donovan Mitchell added 26 points to keep Cleveland in control throughout.
For Toronto, Scottie Barnes and rookie Gradey Dick each scored 18 points. Jakob Poeltl grabbed 19 rebounds but couldn’t prevent the Raptors’ eighth loss in their last 10 games.
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Nets Survive Late Scare, Beat Kings 108-103
Cam Thomas poured in 34 points to lift the Brooklyn Nets past the Sacramento Kings, overcoming a blown 19-point lead. Noah Clowney added 18 points off the bench to aid Brooklyn’s recovery in the fourth quarter.
The Kings, led by De’Aaron Fox with 31 points, had Keegan Murray add 21 points and Domantas Sabonis contribute 13 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists. Sacramento dropped its third straight despite a spirited comeback.
