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Jordan Poole’s Career Night Powers Wizards Past Nuggets 122-113
Jordan Poole erupted for 39 points, including a career-high nine three-pointers, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 122-113 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The win ended Washington’s 16-game losing streak in dramatic fashion.
Nikola Jokic delivered an incredible performance for the Nuggets, scoring a career-high 56 points on 22-for-38 shooting while adding 16 rebounds and eight assists. Jokic’s total was the second-highest in Denver franchise history, trailing only David Thompson’s 73-point game in 1978.
The Wizards overcame Jokic’s brilliance with a balanced effort. Justin Champagnie scored 23 points, and Jonas Valanciunas contributed 20 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks. Despite missing rookie Alexandre Sarr, Washington shot 48.4% from the field to secure its first win since October 30.
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Cade Cunningham’s Triple-Double Leads Pistons to 120-111 Win Over Knicks
Cade Cunningham tallied 29 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds, lifting the Detroit Pistons to their first win over the New York Knicks in 17 meetings. Cunningham shot 9-for-17 from the field and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc.
Malik Beasley provided crucial scoring off the bench, hitting seven three-pointers en route to 23 points. The Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak while handing the Knicks their first loss in five games.
New York was without Karl-Anthony Towns due to a knee injury. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points and 10 assists, while Mikal Bridges chipped in 20 points.
Evan Mobley’s Career-High 41 Points Propel Cavaliers Past Hornets 116-102
Evan Mobley exploded for a career-best 41 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Mobley dominated from the outset, scoring 19 points in the first quarter alone.
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell each added 18 points, and Jarrett Allen contributed a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Cleveland extended its winning streak to four games.
Charlotte, playing shorthanded, got 25 points from Brandon Miller and 17 points off the bench from DaQuan Jeffries. However, their 11-for-39 shooting from three-point range sealed their eighth straight loss.
Thunder Cruise Past Pelicans 119-109 Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31 Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 31 points as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-109. The Thunder never trailed, extending their dominance with seven wins in their last eight games.
Jalen Williams contributed 27 points, while Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso added 14 points each. Isaiah Hartenstein anchored the interior with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
New Orleans was led by Dejounte Murray’s 26 points and Herbert Jones’ 24, but the Pelicans continued their struggles, losing for the 10th time in 11 games. Brandon Ingram, playing just his second game back from injury, exited in the third quarter with a left ankle injury.
Luka Doncic’s Triple-Double Leads Mavericks to 125-118 Win Over Raptors
Luka Doncic posted a 30-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-118 for their seventh straight win. Kyrie Irving added 29 points in a well-rounded effort for Dallas.
The Mavericks shot efficiently, with Klay Thompson scoring 20 points and P.J. Washington adding 13. Dallas has now won 11 of its last 12 games.
Toronto saw strong performances from Gradey Dick, who scored 27 points, and Scottie Barnes, who added 19 points and 14 assists. Jakob Poeltl contributed 20 points and seven rebounds, but the Raptors fell for the second consecutive game.
Grizzlies Snap Boston Curse With 127-121 Victory Over Celtics
Ja Morant came close to a triple-double with 32 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Boston Celtics 127-121. The win marked Memphis’ first in Boston since 2013.
Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points, nine rebounds, and three steals for the Grizzlies, who overcame a 16-game losing streak against Boston.
Jayson Tatum recorded 17 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists for the Celtics. Marcus Smart, making his return to Boston after being traded, struggled with his shot, going 1-for-11 from the field and finishing with three points.
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Bam Adebayo’s Dominant Third Quarter Pushes Heat Past Suns 121-111
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 121-111 win over the Phoenix Suns. Adebayo scored 12 points in the third quarter, helping Miami seize a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Jimmy Butler added 24 points, including nine consecutive points in the game’s final five minutes. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson combined for 36 points to round out Miami’s balanced attack.
Phoenix, missing starters Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic, was led by Royce O’Neale’s season-high 23 points and Devin Booker’s 21 points. However, the short-handed Suns couldn’t keep pace in the second half.
