Spurs Dominate Lakers in Second Half, Snap Losing Streak
Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, and Victor Wembanyama each scored 23 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a commanding 126-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. The Spurs broke a three-game losing streak, outscoring the Lakers 73-40 in the second half.
Anthony Davis posted 30 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers, while LeBron James added 18 points and eight assists. Despite leading by 11 points in the third quarter, Los Angeles unraveled in the final 16 minutes, suffering its third straight loss, all to Texas teams.
Clippers Overcome Early Deficit to Beat Heat
Norman Powell scored 29 points, and James Harden and Ivica Zubac recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Miami Heat 109-98 in Inglewood, Calif. Harden notched 26 points and 11 assists while hitting 6 of 10 from 3-point range. Zubac added 21 points and 20 rebounds, including seven dunks.
Tyler Herro led the Heat with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, but Miami’s three-game winning streak came to an end. Kel’el Ware contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
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Edwards’ Big Fourth Quarter Powers Timberwolves Past Wizards
Anthony Edwards scored 20 of his game-high 41 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 120-106 win over the Washington Wizards in Washington. The Timberwolves used an 11-0 run late in the game to secure the victory, extending Washington’s losing streak to seven games.
Carlton Carrington scored 18 points for the Wizards, who kept the game competitive until faltering down the stretch.
Raptors Rally to End Skid, Top Warriors
The Toronto Raptors erased a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to edge the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Toronto. Chris Boucher’s putback layup and two late baskets by Ochai Agbaji completed the Raptors’ comeback, ending their five-game losing streak.
Kyle Anderson hit a 3-pointer to give the Warriors a three-point lead with 2:34 left, but Golden State failed to score again. Andrew Wiggins and Buddy Hield missed potential game-tying 3-pointers in the final 30 seconds.
Beasley’s Late 3-Pointers Lift Pistons Over Knicks
Malik Beasley hit two clutch 3-pointers in the final minute to help the Detroit Pistons hold off the New York Knicks 124-119 at Madison Square Garden. Cade Cunningham scored 36 points, including 29 in the first half, while Beasley finished with 22 points off the bench.
Jalen Brunson tallied 31 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns (26 points, 12 rebounds) and Josh Hart (12 points, 14 rebounds) also posted double-doubles. The Knicks have now lost five of their last seven games.
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Green’s Career Night Propels Rockets Over Grizzlies
Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points, including a decisive layup in the final minute, as the Houston Rockets rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 in Houston. Fred VanVleet hit a key 3-pointer during the Rockets’ late surge, which saw Houston erase a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit.
Ja Morant led Memphis with 29 points but committed seven turnovers. The Grizzlies shot 52.9 percent but could not contain Houston, which hit 16 of 31 from 3-point range and shot 50.6 percent overall.
