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Giddey’s Miracle Shot Caps Bulls’ Comeback Win Over Lakers
Josh Giddey drilled a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to complete an 18-point fourth-quarter comeback and lift the Chicago Bulls to a dramatic 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Giddey finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists for his fifth triple-double of the season.
Coby White scored a team-high 26 points, and Kevin Huerter added 21 as the Bulls won their fourth straight. Chicago erased a 115-110 deficit with under 13 seconds left before Giddey’s heroics sealed the win.
Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic added 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists for the Lakers, who have now dropped four of their last five.
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Pacers Set Records in 162-109 Rout of Wizards
Indiana lit up the scoreboard in Washington, breaking its single-game franchise scoring record with a 162-109 blowout of the Wizards. Tyrese Haliburton led nine Pacers in double figures with 29 points and seven 3-pointers.
Indiana shot 27-of-47 from three-point range to set another team record, and scored 83 first-half points — just shy of the franchise’s single-half record. Alex Sarr led Washington with 22 points in what was the most lopsided loss in Wizards history.
Herro’s 36 Leads Heat Past Hawks
Tyler Herro scored 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting as the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-112. Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell added 16 points each, and Bam Adebayo posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards.
Trae Young finished with 29 points and 12 assists, while Caris LeVert chipped in 17 off the bench. Atlanta has lost two straight.
Allen, Garland Push Cavaliers Past Spurs
Jarrett Allen recorded 29 points and 15 rebounds, and Darius Garland hit two late buckets to help Cleveland secure a 124-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Donovan Mitchell added 25 points, 14 assists, and eight boards as the Cavaliers won their third in a row.
Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell each scored 22 points to lead the Spurs, who have now lost two straight.
Mavericks Surge Late to Down Magic
Dallas used a decisive 20-2 run late in the third quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 101-92. Jaden Hardy scored 22 points, and Anthony Davis added 15 points and seven rebounds. Klay Thompson and Max Christie each contributed 12 for the Mavericks.
Paolo Banchero posted 35 points and 10 rebounds for Orlando, marking his fifth consecutive 30-point game. Franz Wagner scored 20 with nine boards in the Magic’s first loss in four games.
Sengun, Rockets Power Past Jazz
Alperen Sengun tallied 33 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Rockets past the Jazz 121-110 in Salt Lake City. Jalen Green added 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, and Amen Thompson (15 points, 10 rebounds) posted a double-double.
Collin Sexton paced Utah with 21 points, but the Jazz have now lost four straight. Brice Sensabaugh and Keyonte George each scored 17 off the bench.
Thunder Make it Eight Straight with Win Over Grizzlies
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 37 points with six assists and three steals as the Thunder beat Memphis 125-104 for their eighth straight win. Jalen Williams scored 20 in his return, and Isaiah Hartenstein added 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 27 points, while Scotty Pippen Jr. added 17. Memphis has now lost four of five and slipped in the Western standings.
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Kings End Skid Behind LaVine, Sabonis
Zach LaVine poured in 29 points on 13-of-18 shooting and Domantas Sabonis added 22 points, 19 rebounds, and six assists to help Sacramento end a four-game slide with a 128-107 win over Portland.
DeMar DeRozan contributed 21 points and 10 assists, and the Kings shot a season-best 64.9 percent. Deni Avdija scored 24 points and Shaedon Sharpe had 22 for the Blazers, who have now dropped three in a row and clinched a losing season.
