Wizards Snap 16-Game Losing Streak with Upset Win Over Timberwolves
Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points as the Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jordan Poole added 19 points, while Bilal Coulibaly chipped in 14 points for Washington, which avoided a franchise-record 17th straight loss. Jonas Valanciunas tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Kyshawn George finished with 11 points.
Minnesota, missing stars Anthony Edwards (illness) and Julius Randle (groin), was led by Jaden McDaniels (23 points, 12 rebounds) and Rudy Gobert (16 points, 16 rebounds). The Timberwolves’ five-game winning streak came to an end, and Naz Reid (finger sprain) left in the first half.
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LeBron’s Triple-Double Lifts Lakers Over Knicks at MSG
LeBron James turned in another masterclass at Madison Square Garden, notching a triple-double with 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 128-112.
Austin Reaves contributed 27 points, helping the Lakers secure their eighth win in 10 games.
For New York, Josh Hart also delivered a triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, but it wasn’t enough as the Knicks’ five-game winning streak ended. OG Anunoby (foot sprain) exited early, adding to the Knicks’ injury concerns.
Nets Earn Back-to-Back Wins, Take Down Rockets 110-98
D’Angelo Russell scored 18 points, while Ziaire Williams flirted with a double-double (21 points, 8 rebounds), leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 110-98 road win over the Houston Rockets.
The Nets secured consecutive wins for the first time since late November, shooting 49.4 percent and outscoring the Rockets 60-50 in the paint.
For Houston, Jalen Green posted a game-high 29 points, but the team struggled without All-Star Alperen Sengun (calf). Steven Adams stepped in with 11 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks.
Thunder Cruise Past Kings Behind Wiggins’ Career Night
Aaron Wiggins erupted for a career-high 41 points and 14 rebounds, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 144-110 blowout win over the Sacramento Kings.
With Jalen Williams (wrist sprain) out, Wiggins stepped up, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 points and 9 assists before resting in the fourth quarter.
De’Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 20 points, but the Kings suffered their fourth loss in five games.
Pacers Hold Off Hawks for 132-127 Win
Pascal Siakam led a balanced attack with 20 points, as the Indiana Pacers held off the Atlanta Hawks for a 132-127 victory.
Trae Young put up 34 points and 17 assists, but the Hawks lost their eighth straight game. Dyson Daniels (23 points) and Zaccharie Risacher (17 points) added support, but Atlanta couldn’t close the gap late as Indiana hit five free throws in the final 22 seconds.
Adebayo’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Heat Over Spurs 105-103
Bam Adebayo capped a 30-point, 12-rebound, 9-assist performance by hitting a buzzer-beating jumper, lifting the Miami Heat to a 105-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Kel’el Ware rebounded Chris Paul’s miss with three seconds left, leading to Miami’s timeout and Adebayo’s clutch game-winner from 19 feet.
San Antonio, missing Victor Wembanyama (illness), was led by Keldon Johnson (19 points) and Devin Vassell (18 points).
Jokic’s Triple-Double Propels Nuggets Over Hornets 107-104
Nikola Jokic delivered another triple-double with 28 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Charlotte Hornets 107-104.
Christian Braun had 24 points, and Jamal Murray added 20, helping Denver survive a fourth-quarter collapse after leading by 17 points.
Miles Bridges (24 points, 12 rebounds) and Mark Williams (20 points, 15 rebounds) powered Charlotte, but the Hornets dropped their fourth straight game.
Jazz Snap Eight-Game Skid with Win Over Magic
Collin Sexton (22 points, 8 assists) and John Collins (19 points) led the Utah Jazz to a 113-99 victory over the Orlando Magic, ending their eight-game losing streak.
The Jazz held a double-digit lead throughout the second half, securing their first win since Jan. 12.
Franz Wagner scored 37 points, 18-for-20 from the free-throw line, but the Magic struggled offensively, suffering their third straight loss.
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Ayton, Trail Blazers Roll Past Suns 127-108
Deandre Ayton had a dominant 24-point performance, shooting 11-of-12, as the Portland Trail Blazers handled the Phoenix Suns 127-108.
Jerami Grant (20 points), Anfernee Simons (16 points, 7 assists), and Shaedon Sharpe (16 points) fueled Portland’s third straight win and seventh victory in eight games.
Devin Booker scored 37 points for Phoenix, while Kevin Durant (22 points) extended his 20-point streak to 24 of his last 25 games. The teams meet again Monday in Portland.
