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Curry, Podziemski Spark Warriors Past Lakers in Crucial Western Showdown
Stephen Curry dropped 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added a career-high eight 3-pointers and 28 points as the Golden State Warriors earned a critical 123-116 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers. Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 and Jimmy Butler III added seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State improved to 20-4 since acquiring Butler in February.
LeBron James had 33 points and Austin Reaves hit nine 3-pointers en route to 31 for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura finished with 24 and Luka Doncic had 19. Curry and James traded 3s late before Podziemski buried a dagger triple with 1:32 left to put Golden State up by 10.
Giannis Posts Unprecedented Triple-Double in Bucks Win Over Sixers
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 35 points, a career-best 20 assists and 17 rebounds in Milwaukee’s 126-113 win at Philadelphia — the first 35-20-17 game in NBA history. Brook Lopez added 17 as the Bucks picked up their second straight win.
Adem Bona paced the Sixers with 28 points on 13-of-15 shooting. Quentin Grimes had 24 and Guerschon Yabusele added 22 as Philadelphia dropped its 10th straight game.
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Morant’s Buzzer-Beater Ends Heat Win Streak
Ja Morant drilled a step-back jumper at the horn to lift the Memphis Grizzlies over the host Miami Heat 110-108. Morant finished with 30 points, including 27 in the second half, to snap the Grizzlies’ four-game skid. Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr. each scored 17, and Zach Edey grabbed 13 rebounds.
Tyler Herro had 35 points and nine boards for Miami, while Bam Adebayo added 26 and Kel’el Ware posted a 13-point, 15-rebound double-double.
Edwards Returns, Timberwolves Top Nets
Anthony Edwards shook off an ankle scare and scored 28 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Brooklyn Nets 105-90. Rudy Gobert recorded 21 points and 18 rebounds, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid each scored 13.
Brooklyn, now 4-17 since late February, was led by Nic Claxton’s 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting. Rookie Dariq Whitehead added 17.
Banchero’s Career Night Lifts Magic Over Wizards
Paolo Banchero posted 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists as the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 109-97 on the road. Franz Wagner added 27 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in 13 with five assists.
Wizards rookie Bub Carrington scored a career-high 32 points with nine boards and seven assists. Marcus Smart added 12 and Alex Sarr was held to 10 points on 4-for-16 shooting.
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Sharpe Drops 36 as Blazers Beat Raptors
Shaedon Sharpe matched his career high with 36 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 112-103 road win over the Toronto Raptors. Deni Avdija had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and Dalano Banton scored 23 off the bench.
The Raptors couldn’t keep pace late despite 17 points from Immanuel Quickley and solid efforts from the supporting cast. Portland earned its second consecutive win.
