NBA roundup: Magic halt Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

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Magic End Cavaliers’ Historic 16-Game Winning Streak

Paolo Banchero posted a near triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, as the Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak with a 108-103 victory.

Franz Wagner scored 22 points, and Anthony Black added 17 off the bench to help Orlando (32-37) hand Cleveland (56-11) just its fifth home loss of the season.

Orlando closed the game on a 6-0 run, sealing the victory after Max Strus gave the Cavaliers a 103-102 lead with 1:02 left. Banchero’s jumper, along with free throws from Wagner and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, secured the win.

Donovan Mitchell returned from a two-game absence and led Cleveland with 23 points, while Jarrett Allen recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds.


76ers End Skid, Outlast Mavericks in High-Scoring Affair

Quentin Grimes exploded for 28 points, leading seven Philadelphia players in double figures as the 76ers edged the Dallas Mavericks 130-125.

Grimes recorded his fifth game with at least 28 points in March, while Ricky Council IV posted a double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds).

Dallas’ P.J. Washington had a game-high 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Klay Thompson (21 points) and Max Christie (18 points off the bench) kept it close. However, the Mavericks shot just 3-of-21 from three-point range outside of Christie’s contributions.

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Lakers Snap Four-Game Skid With Win Over Suns

Luka Doncic led the way with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers ended their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 win over Phoenix.

Austin Reaves stepped up with 28 points, while Jaxson Hayes added 19, matching his season high.

The Lakers held the Suns to just 39.3% shooting and 9-of-41 (22%) from three-point range.

Phoenix saw Kevin Durant finish with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Devin Booker scored 19 in a frustrating loss.


Nets Rally Late to Take Down Hawks

Cameron Johnson scored 28 points, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 122-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Johnson hit all 10 free throws and dished seven assists, while Keon Johnson added 22 points, with 17 coming in the second half.

Despite Trae Young’s 28 points and 12 assists, Atlanta struggled from deep, shooting just 11-of-37 from beyond the arc.


Trail Blazers Snap Skid, Edge Raptors in Close Battle

Anfernee Simons scored 22 points and drilled six three-pointers, leading the Portland Trail Blazers past the Toronto Raptors 105-102.

Toumani Camara had a career night with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists to help Portland end a five-game losing streak.

Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl and Ochai Agbaji each scored 19 points, but the Raptors saw their three-game win streak come to an end.

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Timberwolves Dominate Jazz, Extend Win Streak to Eight

Anthony Edwards erupted for 41 points, shooting 16-for-27, as the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah Jazz 128-102.

Jaden McDaniels posted a double-double (20 points, 12 rebounds), while Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo each added 11 for Minnesota.

Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 22 points, but Utah had no answers defensively, allowing the Timberwolves to win their eighth straight game.


Thunder Set Franchise Road Win Record, Defeat Bucks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points with eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105 to set a new franchise record for road wins (27).

Isaiah Hartenstein had a career-best 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Joe added 19 off the bench as OKC won its third straight and 10th in its last 11 games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple-double (21 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) for the Bucks, while Damian Lillard had 19 points.

Milwaukee has now lost four of its last six games.


Clippers Dominate Hornets, Extend Home Winning Streak

James Harden delivered a season-high 31 points and 10 rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard added 23 points, as the Los Angeles Clippers crushed the Charlotte Hornets 123-88.

Ivica Zubac had a monster game with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists, helping the Clippers win for the sixth time in seven games.

Charlotte, which wrapped up a 2-2 road trip, was led by Mark Williams (18 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists).

The Clippers have now beaten the Hornets 14 straight times, including a 15-game home win streak against Charlotte dating back to 2010.

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What’s Next in the NBA?

With the playoff race intensifying, teams are jockeying for seeding:

  • Can the Cavaliers bounce back after their 16-game streak was snapped?
  • Will the Thunder continue dominating on the road?
  • Can the Lakers build momentum after snapping their skid?

Stay tuned for more NBA updates, playoff projections, and key matchups!

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