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Bucks Edge Hornets Despite LaMelo Ball’s 50-Point Night
The Milwaukee Bucks held off a remarkable 50-point effort by LaMelo Ball to secure a 125-119 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets, extending their winning streak to four games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Damian Lillard contributed 31 points. The Bucks built a 20-point lead that was almost erased in the fourth quarter, where Ball and Brandon Miller combined for all 34 of Charlotte’s points.
Ball’s 50-point performance surpassed his previous career-high of 38, adding 10 assists to his tally. Brandon Miller had a stellar game as well, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
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Jazz Snap Losing Streak, Beat Knicks 121-106
Lauri Markkanen poured in 34 points, including 5-for-8 shooting from 3-point range, as the Utah Jazz ended a four-game skid with a victory over the New York Knicks in Salt Lake City.
Collin Sexton added 25 points, including six 3-pointers, while John Collins recorded a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 27 points, followed by Jalen Brunson with 23 points and eight assists. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, but New York’s four-game win streak came to an end.
Grizzlies Outscore Bulls in High-Octane Contest
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Chicago Bulls 142-131 behind a career-high 30 points and 10 assists from Scotty Pippen Jr.
Jaylen Wells also had a career night with 26 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23 for the Grizzlies, who led wire-to-wire for their second consecutive victory.
For Chicago, Zach LaVine scored 29 points, while Nikola Vucevic added 26. Rookie Matas Buzelis chipped in 14 points, and Josh Giddey had 12 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.
Franz Wagner Shines as Magic Top Pistons
The Orlando Magic used a 15-0 fourth-quarter run to defeat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
Franz Wagner continued his dominant form with 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, marking his fourth 30-point game in five outings.
Detroit, missing Cade Cunningham due to an ankle injury, was led by Jaden Ivey with 19 points. Malik Beasley added 18 points, and Marcus Sasser contributed 13 off the bench.
Simons Leads Blazers to Tight Win Over Rockets
Anfernee Simons hit a clutch 3-pointer with 28.7 seconds left, helping the Portland Trail Blazers secure a 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the second game of a back-to-back.
Simons scored a team-high 25 points, including crucial baskets down the stretch in a wild fourth quarter that featured six ties and four lead changes.
For Houston, Alperen Sengun led with 22 points, and Amen Thompson added 19 points and seven rebounds off the bench. However, the Rockets’ starting backcourt of Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green struggled, shooting a combined 7-of-27, including 1-of-15 from 3-point range.
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Jokic and Nuggets Dominate Lakers
Nikola Jokic delivered another masterful performance with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 in Los Angeles.
Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points, scoring 13 in the third quarter when the Nuggets outscored the Lakers 37-15 to break the game open. Porter also grabbed 11 rebounds in the win.
The Lakers, coming off a six-game win streak, dropped their second straight game. Austin Reaves scored 19 points, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis contributed 18 and 14 points, respectively, with Davis adding 10 rebounds.
