Poole’s Deep Three Lifts Wizards Over Nuggets in Stunning Finish
Jordan Poole delivered one of the most clutch shots of the season, drilling a 35-foot three-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
Poole, who had time to step in closer, confidently pulled up from deep to complete the season sweep of the Nuggets for the Eastern Conference-worst Wizards (15-51).
Alex Sarr recorded a career-high 34 points, helping Washington improve to 6-4 in its last 10 games.
The game featured a wild finish, with Kyshawn George hitting a three-pointer to give Washington a 123-121 lead with 10 seconds left. Denver’s Jamal Murray (24 points, seven assists, four steals) tied it with a jumper before Poole’s heroics sealed the win.
Nikola Jokic had a dominant performance, finishing with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists for Denver (43-25), while Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, becoming the 21st player in NBA history to reach 26,000 career points.
Celtics Hold Off Late Nets Surge to Continue Dominance Over Brooklyn
Kristaps Porzingis returned from an illness and scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Boston Celtics secure a 115-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets in New York.
Porzingis, who missed the previous eight games, provided a late scoring boost as Boston won for the seventh time in eight games and improved to 13-1 in its last 14 regular-season meetings with Brooklyn.
Jayson Tatum added 20 points, while the Nets (10 losses in 11 games) were led by Cameron Johnson’s 23 points and Keon Johnson’s 21 points. Brooklyn hit 20 three-pointers but fell just short in their comeback bid.
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Jalen Green, Rockets Extend Win Streak to Six With Victory Over Bulls
Jalen Green erupted for 28 points, leading the Houston Rockets to a 117-114 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Alperen Sengun dominated inside with 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet added 23 points and seven assists for the Rockets, who won their sixth straight game.
Chicago saw its four-game win streak snapped, despite Coby White scoring 23 points and Tre Jones adding 19.
Bucks Take Down Pacers in Key Eastern Conference Playoff Matchup
Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Milwaukee Bucks past the Indiana Pacers, 126-119, in a game with major NBA playoff tiebreaker implications.
Giannis led the charge with 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Damian Lillard contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, shooting 6-for-12 from three-point range.
Indiana’s Aaron Nesmith had a career-high 30 points, while Pascal Siakam (26 points) and Tyrese Haliburton (24 points, 15 assists) kept the Pacers in contention.
Milwaukee’s win gives them the season series advantage over Indiana, a potential factor in playoff seeding.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 48 as Thunder Edge Pistons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show, scoring 48 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-107.
Cason Wallace chipped in 20 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein had 12 points and 10 rebounds to help the Thunder win for the ninth time in their last 10 games.
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham was ejected late in the third quarter after arguing with officials. Before his exit, he tallied 11 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. The Pistons were also assessed five technical fouls in the quarter.
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Warriors Edge Knicks as Moody, Green Deliver Late Baskets
Moses Moody broke a tie with 2:26 left, and Draymond Green added a clutch layup with 25 seconds remaining, as the Golden State Warriors held off the New York Knicks 97-94 in San Francisco.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 28 points, while Moody finished with 18. Jimmy Butler contributed 11 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in the win.
Karl-Anthony Towns led all scorers with 29 points for New York, while OG Anunoby added 23 points, nine rebounds, and three steals.
Grizzlies Dominate Heat as Miami’s Losing Streak Hits Seven
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 points, and Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 125-91 rout of the Miami Heat.
Brandon Clarke (12 points), Zach Edey (12 points, eight rebounds), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (11 points, 11 assists) helped Memphis secure its fifth win in six games.
Kel’el Ware led the Heat with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Miami has now lost seven straight games.
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Spurs Hold Off Pelicans in Tight Battle
Devin Vassell hit a clutch three-pointer with 1:03 left, helping the San Antonio Spurs edge the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115.
San Antonio has now won two of its last three games, creeping within four games of 10th-place Dallas for a Western Conference play-in spot.
Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson each scored 19 points for the Spurs.
New Orleans was led by CJ McCollum’s 26 points and nine assists, while Trey Murphy III added 20 points. The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (personal reasons) and have now lost six of their last seven games.
What’s Next?
As the NBA playoff race tightens, several teams will look to capitalize on momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
- Can the Wizards keep up their recent hot streak?
- Will the Heat snap their seven-game skid?
- How will the playoff tiebreakers impact teams like the Bucks and Pacers?
With just weeks remaining before the postseason, every game counts. Stay tuned for more updates as the NBA playoff picture takes shape.
