Golden State Warriors 130, Sacramento Kings 104
Stephen Curry made NBA history by becoming the first player to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers, as Golden State won its sixth straight game. Curry reached the milestone in the third quarter, one day before his 37th birthday. Draymond Green scored a season-high 23 points, and Jonathan Kuminga returned with 18 after a lengthy injury absence. DeMar DeRozan had 23 points for the Kings, who lost their third consecutive game.
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Milwaukee Bucks 126, Los Angeles Lakers 106
Giannis Antetokounmpo narrowly missed a triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists as the Bucks snapped a three-game skid. Brook Lopez added 23 points, Kevin Porter Jr. had 22 off the bench, and Damian Lillard contributed 22 points and 10 assists. Luka Doncic starred for the Lakers with 45 points and 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 28, but Los Angeles suffered its third straight loss.
Chicago Bulls 116, Brooklyn Nets 110
Coby White’s 31-point night helped Chicago erase a late 10-point deficit, securing their fourth consecutive victory. Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones added 18 points each, with Huerter hitting a critical go-ahead putback. Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas had 24 points and 10 assists, but the Nets fell for the ninth time in 10 games despite strong performances from Tyrese Martin (19 points) and Nic Claxton (18 points, 14 rebounds).
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Washington Wizards 129, Detroit Pistons 125
Alex Sarr scored 19 points, leading seven Wizards in double figures as Washington avenged a recent 20-point loss to Detroit. Justin Champagnie and Jordan Poole each added 17 points, and Khris Middleton and Bub Carrington had 16 apiece. Cade Cunningham’s stellar performance (38 points, 10 assists) wasn’t enough for the Pistons, who saw their two-game win streak snapped.
Orlando Magic 113, New Orleans Pelicans 93
Paolo Banchero’s dominant performance (34 points, 11 rebounds) powered Orlando to a comfortable victory over New Orleans. Franz Wagner contributed 27 points, helping the Magic build a 30-point halftime lead and cruise to victory, snapping a stretch of six losses in seven games. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 20 points, and Trey Murphy III added 17, but poor shooting doomed New Orleans’ comeback chances.
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