Pistons 117, Celtics 97
Detroit rode Malik Beasley’s 26 points off the bench to its eighth consecutive victory — its longest streak in 17 years — by downing visiting Boston. Cade Cunningham (21 points, 11 assists) and Tobias Harris (16 points, nine rebounds) also shined for the Pistons, who last won eight or more straight in 2008. Jayson Tatum scored 27 for Boston, which saw its six-game run snapped while missing Jaylen Brown (thigh).
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Pacers 111, Raptors 91
Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner combined for 12 3-pointers on just 14 attempts, fueling Indiana to a home win over Toronto. Haliburton finished with 33 points (7-for-9 from deep) and Turner added 18 (5-for-5 from deep). Pascal Siakam posted 15 points and eight rebounds for the Raptors. RJ Barrett, who tormented Indiana in previous matchups, was limited to 16 points (5-for-15 shooting).
Knicks 110, 76ers 105
New York squandered a 19-point lead but rallied late behind Jalen Brunson, who scored nine unanswered points down the stretch to finish with 34 total. Mikal Bridges poured in 28 (19 in the first quarter) as the Knicks snapped a two-game slide. Tyrese Maxey racked up 30 for Philadelphia, which has lost nine straight for its worst skid since a 12-game swoon in 2015-16. Kelly Oubre Jr. had 27, and Paul George added 25 in defeat.
Thunder 129, Nets 121
Chet Holmgren (22 points, 17 rebounds) keyed Oklahoma City’s comeback from an 18-point deficit in Brooklyn. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 27, but it was Aaron Wiggins (24 points) and Holmgren who led an 18-0 run midway through the fourth. The Thunder, winners of 10 of 12, overcame a meltdown in their previous outing. Day’Ron Sharpe had a career-high 25 points and 15 boards for the Nets, who missed Nic Claxton (suspension).
Heat 131, Hawks 109
Tyler Herro delivered 24 points and 10 assists as Miami snapped a 1-5 slump by outgunning visiting Atlanta. Duncan Robinson scored a season-high 24, and Davion Mitchell scored 20 (12 in the third). Bam Adebayo played through a calf issue, contributing 20 points and nine rebounds. The Hawks got 18 from Dyson Daniels and 17 plus eight assists from Trae Young but lost for the fourth time in five games.
Kings 118, Jazz 101
Keegan Murray’s 26 points led a balanced Sacramento attack that saw seven players score in double digits to top host Utah. Zach LaVine chipped in 22 points, DeMar DeRozan added 19, and Jonas Valanciunas had 15 off the bench. Walker Kessler posted 25 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists for the Jazz, who have dropped seven of nine and struggled again at home.
Clippers 122, Bulls 117
James Harden’s 30 points and Amir Coffey’s 20 helped Los Angeles snap a three-game skid in Chicago. Kawhi Leonard (17 points) returned from a foot injury, while Derrick Jones Jr. added 16 for the Clippers. Chicago got 21 points and 12 assists from Josh Giddey, plus 21 points and 17 rebounds from Zach Collins, but the Bulls have lost seven of eight.
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Trail Blazers 129, Wizards 121
Shaedon Sharpe erupted for a career-high 36 points (13-for-26 shooting) off the bench, sparking Portland in Washington for the team’s third consecutive win. Sharpe also notched eight boards and five assists. Jordan Poole netted 24, and Corey Kispert added 20 with five 3-pointers for the Wizards, who have dropped seven of eight.
Rockets 118, Spurs 106
Amen Thompson (25 points, nine rebounds, five assists) and Jalen Green (21 points, seven rebounds) propelled Houston to a home victory over San Antonio. Dillon Brooks contributed 19 points (five 3-pointers). Keldon Johnson and rookie Stephon Castle each scored 22 off the bench for the Spurs, who dropped their fourth in a row.
