Lakers 136, Pelicans 115
LeBron James put on a show with 34 points, reaching 50,000 combined regular-season and playoff points – the first player to do so. Luka Doncic posted 30 points and 15 assists, becoming just the fourth Laker with a 30-and-15 game (joining Jerry West, Magic Johnson and James). Despite missing Rui Hachimura (knee) and Austin Reaves (calf), Los Angeles won its seventh straight. Jaxson Hayes (19 points, 10 rebounds) led New Orleans, which had won five of its past seven.
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Cavaliers 139, Bulls 117
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Jarrett Allen put up 25 points and 17 rebounds, and Cleveland stormed back from a 15-point second-quarter deficit to win in Chicago. The Cavaliers used a 14-0 surge in the fourth to pull away for their 11th straight victory. Darius Garland had 19 points, and Ty Jerome scored 16 off the bench. Coby White led the Bulls with 25. Both Collins (20 points, 12 boards) and Jalen Smith (13 points, 11 rebounds) posted double-doubles, but Chicago fell for the ninth time in 11 outings.
Suns 119, Clippers 117
Kevin Durant scored 19 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, and Phoenix rallied from 23 points down to stun visiting Los Angeles. Devin Booker supplied 17 points and eight assists for the Suns, who have four wins in their past 15. Ivica Zubac’s career-high 35 points weren’t enough for the Clippers, who saw two last-second attempts fail to fall. LA has dropped six of seven.
Pacers 115, Rockets 102
Tyrese Haliburton tallied 28 points, 15 assists, and Indiana pulled off a late spurt to topple Houston. Alperen Sengun paced the Rockets with 25 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Amen Thompson (13 points, 12 rebounds) and Tari Eason (16 points, 14 boards) each added double-doubles. Despite a 58-35 rebounding edge, Houston lost its eighth straight road game.
Bucks 127, Hawks 121
Giannis Antetokounmpo came close to a triple-double with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, powering Milwaukee to its third consecutive victory. Damian Lillard added 23 points as the Bucks (winners of seven of their last eight) toppled Atlanta. The Hawks got 28 from Trae Young (13 assists), and Caris LeVert scored 21 off the bench, but Atlanta has now lost six of eight.
Raptors 114, Magic 113
Ja’Kobe Walter drilled the go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left, lifting Toronto past Orlando in Florida. RJ Barrett piled up 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, while Walter, Scottie Barnes, and Jakob Poeltl each logged 17 points. Paolo Banchero was prolific with 41 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and four steals, but the Magic dropped their fourth straight.
Warriors 114, Knicks 102
Stephen Curry poured in 28 points, Gui Santos contributed 19, and Golden State held off New York at Madison Square Garden. Jimmy Butler III (19) and Buddy Hield (15) helped the Warriors extend their winning ways, while Draymond Green (eight points, nine boards, eight assists) nearly had a triple-double on his 35th birthday. OG Anunoby scored 29 for the Knicks, and Jalen Brunson netted 25 despite shooting 1-for-7 on 3-pointers.
Timberwolves 126, 76ers 112
Naz Reid matched his season high with 23 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (20 off the bench) propelled Minnesota to a home win over Philadelphia. Anthony Edwards (18) and Jaden McDaniels (17) joined the double-figure scoring as the T-wolves took their second in a row. Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with 30 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 24 in Philly’s 11th loss in 12 outings.
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Spurs 127, Nets 113
Devin Vassell sank eight 3-pointers and totaled a career-high 37 points, propelling host San Antonio over Brooklyn. Stephon Castle had 17, while De’Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson each netted 15 for the Spurs, who are 2-1 in their last three. Cam Thomas posted 24 for the Nets, and Cameron Johnson added 17 as Brooklyn’s skid hit five games.
