Brunson’s Career Night Lifts Knicks to OT Victory Over Wizards
Jalen Brunson delivered a career-high 55 points, including nine in overtime, to power the New York Knicks to a 136-132 victory over the Washington Wizards. Brunson’s late free throws, along with Josh Hart’s clutch foul shots, secured New York’s seventh consecutive win. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 14 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges chipped in 21 points for the Knicks, who have now won 17 of their past 21 games.
Justin Champagnie paced Washington with a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds, but the Wizards couldn’t maintain an eight-point fourth-quarter lead.
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Davis, Reaves Lead Shorthanded Lakers Past Kings
Anthony Davis dominated with 36 points and 15 rebounds, while Austin Reaves recorded 26 points and a career-high 16 assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Sacramento Kings 132-122. The Lakers prevailed despite missing LeBron James due to illness. Rookie Dalton Knecht contributed 18 points for Los Angeles.
De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points with 12 assists, but Sacramento, now guided by interim coach Doug Christie, suffered its sixth straight defeat.
Kuminga’s Career Performance Powers Warriors Over Suns
Jonathan Kuminga matched his career-high with 34 points off the bench, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns. Stephen Curry added 22 points for the Warriors, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Trayce Jackson-Davis recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 31 points, while Bradley Beal scored 28. The Suns have dropped five of their last six games.
Jokic, Murray Shine as Nuggets Outlast Pistons
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 71 points as the Denver Nuggets held off a late surge from the Detroit Pistons to win 134-121. Jokic tallied 37 points, while Murray added 34 to keep Denver unbeaten in the second half of back-to-back games this season.
Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey led Detroit with 17 points each, but their comeback fell short in the fourth quarter.
Embiid, Maxey Propel 76ers Past Jazz
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-111 win over the Utah Jazz. Embiid hit a clutch jumper late, and the Sixers sealed the game at the free-throw line. Paul George added key contributions down the stretch for Philadelphia.
Lauri Markkanen paced Utah with 23 points, while Collin Sexton and Brice Sensabaugh combined for 40 points.
Sharpe, Simons Push Blazers Past Mavericks
Shaedon Sharpe scored 23 points, and Anfernee Simons added 22 with eight assists to guide the Portland Trail Blazers to a 126-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds as Portland claimed its second consecutive win.
Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 46 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks faltered without Luka Dončić, who will miss at least a month due to a calf injury.
Thunder Extend Winning Streak With Victory Over Hornets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Jalen Williams added 20 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds as the Thunder secured their fifth consecutive win.
Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but the Hornets’ losing streak reached seven games.
Johnson Shines as Hawks Defeat Heat
Jalen Johnson’s 28-point, 13-rebound effort propelled the Atlanta Hawks to a 120-110 victory over the Miami Heat. De’Andre Hunter added 26 points off the bench, and Trae Young dished out 15 assists.
Tyler Herro recorded 28 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds for Miami, while Bam Adebayo posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
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Giddey’s Triple-Double Sparks Bulls Over Bucks
Josh Giddey returned from a four-game absence to deliver a 23-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Giddey hit a go-ahead 3-pointer late in regulation to seal the victory. Nikola Vučević added 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls.
Damian Lillard, returning from a four-game absence, led Milwaukee with 29 points and 12 assists, but his late-game scoring drought proved costly.
