NBA roundup: Stephen Curry (8-for-8 on treys) carries Warriors

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Stephen Curry’s Perfect Night Leads Warriors Over 76ers

Stephen Curry put on a shooting clinic, making all eight of his 3-point attempts for the first time in his career, as the Golden State Warriors routed the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco.

Curry finished with 30 points and 10 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to go 8-for-8 on 3-pointers while recording double-digit assists in the same game. The NBA record for consecutive 3-pointers in a game remains nine, shared by four players.

Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points off the bench, while Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Dennis Schroder each scored 15 for the Warriors. Joel Embiid returned for Philadelphia after resting the night before, finishing with 28 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.

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Thunder Continue Streak with Win Over Clippers

Oklahoma City extended its winning streak to 13 games — the longest since the franchise relocated — with a 116-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points, while Jalen Williams added 18. The Thunder are now one win away from matching the franchise’s all-time record of 14 consecutive wins, set by the 1995-96 Seattle SuperSonics.

Amir Coffey scored a season-high 26 points for the Clippers, while Norman Powell struggled, shooting just 1-for-11 and finishing with a season-low six points.


LeBron Leads Lakers Past Trail Blazers

LeBron James scored 38 points and dished eight assists to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at home.

Max Christie contributed a career-high 28 points, and Austin Reaves added 15 points and 11 assists as the Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis, who was sidelined with a left ankle sprain.

Anfernee Simons led Portland with 23 points, while Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija each added 19. The Trail Blazers have now lost 10 of their last 13 games, including eight straight on the road.


Tyrese Haliburton Powers Pacers Over Heat

Tyrese Haliburton delivered a standout performance, combining 33 points with a season-high 15 assists without a turnover, as the Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 128-115.

Myles Turner added 21 points, and Pascal Siakam contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds for Indiana. Haliburton set the tone early with 16 points and five assists in the first quarter.

Rookie Kel’el Ware shined off the bench for Miami, scoring a career-best 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting in just 21 minutes. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds for the Heat.


Tatum’s All-Around Game Pushes Celtics Past Timberwolves

Jayson Tatum nearly recorded a triple-double with 33 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 118-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.

Derrick White added 26 points for the Celtics, who played without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis due to injuries.

Julius Randle paced the Timberwolves with 27 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Naz Reid contributed 20 points off the bench, and Jaden McDaniels scored 19 in the close loss.

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Nets Hold Off Bucks for Win

Cameron Johnson scored 26 points, and Cam Thomas added 24 as the Brooklyn Nets survived a late rally to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-110.

The Nets led by 21 points with under seven minutes remaining before Milwaukee surged with a 20-0 run, led by Damian Lillard, who finished with 23 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.

Nic Claxton recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Brooklyn, which secured the season series against Milwaukee 3-1. A missed 3-pointer by Lillard in the final seconds sealed the Bucks’ loss.

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