Thursday night delivered a full slate of storylines across the league, from historic milestones and international showcases to late-game comebacks and dominant fourth quarters. Here’s a roundup of all the action from around the NBA.
Magic Make History in Germany
Orlando 118, Memphis 111
Paolo Banchero posted 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Franz Wagner returned from injury with 18 points as Orlando won the NBA’s first regular-season game in Germany. The Magic erased a big first-half deficit and closed strong behind Wagner late, winning their third game in four. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 for Memphis, which played without Ja Morant.
Pistons Rally Past Suns
Detroit 108, Phoenix 105
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and Jalen Duren added 16 points and 18 rebounds as Detroit erased a 16-point deficit to beat Phoenix. Tobias Harris hit the go-ahead jumper midway through the fourth, and the Pistons held on despite a rough shooting night from Cade Cunningham. Grayson Allen led the Suns with 33 points.
Celtics Storm Back on Heat
Boston 119, Miami 114
Anfernee Simons came off the bench to score a season-high 39 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, as Boston rallied from 19 down. Jaylen Brown added 27, and the Celtics outscored Miami 36-21 in the final period. Norman Powell scored 26 for the Heat, who were without Jalen Brunson.
Thunder Dominate Fourth Quarter
Oklahoma City 111, Houston 91
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points and the Thunder pulled away with a 34-16 fourth quarter to beat Houston. Cason Wallace added 17 off the bench as NBA-leading Oklahoma City won its fifth straight. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 19 points on a tough shooting night.
Wembanyama Shines After Injury Scare
San Antonio 119, Milwaukee 101
Victor Wembanyama returned after an early knee scare to post 22 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Spurs to a lopsided win. San Antonio led by as many as 39 points, while Milwaukee dropped its third straight game. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 for the Bucks.
Thompson Climbs 3-Point List
Dallas 144, Utah 122
Klay Thompson scored a season-best 26 points and hit six 3-pointers to move into fourth place on the NBA’s all-time list as Dallas rolled past Utah. The Mavericks set season highs in points and made 3s despite playing without Cooper Flagg. Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 for the Jazz.
Warriors Pull Away from Knicks
Golden State 126, New York 113
Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and Stephen Curry added 27 as Golden State pulled away late to beat New York. Moses Moody hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 21 points. Deuce McBride and OG Anunoby scored 25 apiece for the Knicks, who were without Jalen Brunson.
Blazers Handle Hawks
Portland 117, Atlanta 101
Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 points and Portland took control in the fourth quarter to beat Atlanta. The Trail Blazers played without leading scorer Deni Avdija but snapped a two-game skid. Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 26 points, while CJ McCollum scored 20 against his former team.
Ball Erupts in L.A.
Charlotte 135, L.A. Lakers 117
LaMelo Ball scored 30 points, including 27 in the second half, and tied his career high with nine 3-pointers as Charlotte ran past the Lakers. Brandon Miller added 26 and Miles Bridges had 25 for the Hornets. Luka Doncic scored 39 and LeBron James had 29, but Los Angeles lost its fourth game in five outings.
