Clippers Celebrate Kawhi Leonard’s Return with Win Over Hawks
Norman Powell scored 20 points, and Ivica Zubac delivered 18 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the Atlanta Hawks, 131-105, on Saturday in Inglewood, Calif. Kawhi Leonard made his season debut, scoring 12 points in 19 minutes, helping the Clippers secure their 12th home win in their last 14 games.
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Cade Cunningham Outduels Anthony Edwards as Pistons Beat Timberwolves
Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 119-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite Anthony Edwards’ career-high 53 points. Cunningham added nine assists, and Malik Beasley contributed 23 points off the bench for the Pistons’ third straight win.
Nikola Jokic Powers Nuggets Past Spurs in Overtime Thriller
Nikola Jokic scored 46 points, including seven straight in overtime, to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 122-111 road win over the San Antonio Spurs. The game was part of a back-to-back series, with San Antonio winning Friday’s opener. Jokic’s heroics outshone Victor Wembanyama’s 20 points and career-high 23 rebounds.
76ers Cruise Past Nets Behind Joel Embiid’s Dominance
Joel Embiid posted 28 points and 12 rebounds in just three quarters as the Philadelphia 76ers dismantled the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 in New York. Philadelphia overcame an early 11-point deficit to secure its 12th win in 19 games. Brooklyn struggled with 22 turnovers, resulting in their 12th loss in 16 games.
Pacers’ Big Runs Down Suns for Dominant Win
Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 126-108 win over the Phoenix Suns. The Pacers opened the second half with a 19-9 surge and sealed the game with a late 13-4 run. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 45 points but couldn’t stave off Phoenix’s fourth consecutive loss.
Jazz Snap Skid with Blowout Win Over Heat
Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 34 points off the bench to lead the Utah Jazz to a 136-100 rout of the Miami Heat. John Collins added 24 points and nine rebounds as Utah ended a five-game losing streak. The Heat played without suspended forward Jimmy Butler and trailed by as much as 43 points.
LaVine, White Lead Bulls to High-Scoring Win Over Knicks
Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 33 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 139-126. Chicago shot 20-for-37 from 3-point range, including a career-best nine 3-pointers from White. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 44 points and 16 rebounds in a losing effort.
Blazers Edge Bucks on the Road
Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and dished out eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Deni Avdija added 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo paced Milwaukee with 31 points and 11 boards.
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Warriors Hold Off Grizzlies Without Stephen Curry
Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, and Lindy Waters III delivered late clutch shots as the Golden State Warriors topped the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 in San Francisco. Memphis played without Ja Morant for the fourth straight game and completed their road trip with a 2-3 record.
