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Thunder Stay Hot, Push Win Streak to Nine
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 33 points and Oklahoma City overwhelmed visiting Indiana 132-111 for its ninth consecutive win, keeping alive the dream of a 70-win season. The Thunder improved to 62-12 with eight games remaining and would need to go undefeated the rest of the way to join the legendary 1995-96 Bulls and 2015-16 Warriors.
Luguentz Dort added 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting from deep, and Isaiah Joe contributed 19 off the bench. Indiana was led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 18 points in a balanced but ultimately outgunned effort.
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Magic Clamp Down on Kings
Orlando’s top-ranked defense delivered again, holding Sacramento to 42 percent shooting and just 7-of-28 from 3-point range in a 121-91 blowout. Caleb Houstan sparked the bench with 18 points on 6-of-7 from beyond the arc, while Paolo Banchero scored 24 and Franz Wagner added 21.
Domantas Sabonis notched 14 points and 13 rebounds for Sacramento, but the Kings’ offense never found its rhythm.
Nets Snap Skid with Win Over Wizards
Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin each scored 20 points to lead Brooklyn past Washington 115-112, ending a six-game losing streak. The Nets overcame a 17-point second-quarter deficit and held off a late push.
Rookie AJ Johnson led the Wizards with a career-high 20 points, 14 of which came in the fourth. Washington has now lost seven of eight.
Mavericks Edge Bulls in Nail-Biter
Klay Thompson’s clutch free throws with 6.7 seconds left lifted Dallas to a tight 120-119 win in Chicago. Seven Mavs scored in double digits, including P.J. Washington with 19 points. Anthony Davis added 18 in his fourth appearance — all wins for Dallas.
Rookie Matas Buzelis had 28 for the Bulls, who nearly stole the game when Nikola Vucevic hit a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left.
Heat Roll Past Reeling Sixers
Tyler Herro scored 30 points and Alec Burks added 20 as Miami cruised to a 118-95 win in Philadelphia for its fourth straight victory. The Heat knocked down 20 3-pointers at a 46.5 percent clip.
The 76ers dropped their seventh in a row despite 19 points and 10 assists from Jared Butler. Kel’el Ware added 13 points and 14 rebounds for Miami.
Lakers Spoil Grizzlies’ Coaching Debut
Austin Reaves scored 31 and nearly posted a triple-double to lead the Lakers past the Grizzlies 134-127 in Memphis. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo debuted for the Grizzlies after the team parted ways with Taylor Jenkins.
Desmond Bane led Memphis with 29, while Ja Morant came close to a triple-double (22/10/8).
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Celtics Dominate Spurs for Eighth Straight Win
Jayson Tatum tallied 29 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston cruised past San Antonio 121-111 for its season-best eighth win in a row. Jrue Holiday added 21 points and Luke Kornet had a 15-point, 16-rebound double-double off the bench.
Keldon Johnson led San Antonio with 23, while rookie Stephon Castle added 22 in the loss.
