New York Knicks 114, San Antonio Spurs 89
Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 24 as the New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak. The Knicks dominated early with a 26-2 first-half run and outrebounded San Antonio 54-41. Victor Wembanyama had 25 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks for the Spurs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome 22 turnovers.
Cleveland Cavaliers 106, Brooklyn Nets 102
James Harden returned from a broken thumb to score 22 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers snap a two-game skid. Jarrett Allen 20 points, and Evan Mobley posted a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double. The Brooklyn Nets led 56-42 at halftime but couldn’t hold off a late Cavaliers rally.
Chicago Bulls 120, Milwaukee Bucks 97
Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Chicago Bulls ended an 11-game losing streak. After trailing by 16 in the second quarter, Chicago used a 27-0 run to take control. Collin Sexton scored 22 and Matas Buzelis added 20. Milwaukee missed 17 straight shots down the stretch.
Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Denver Nuggets 108
Anthony Edwards scored 21 points and Bones Hyland had 15 of his 18 points in the first half to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Denver Nuggets. Despite 35 points and 13 rebounds from Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets fell for the fourth time in six games since the All-Star break. Minnesota led by 14 after three quarters and held off a late Denver push.
Memphis Grizzlies 125, Indiana Pacers 106
Taylor Hendricks had 19 points and Jaylen Wells added 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies swept the season series against the Indiana Pacers. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 17, while Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ryan Rupert added 16 each. The Grizzlies remain without Ja Morant due to a left elbow injury.
Atlanta Hawks 135, Portland Trail Blazers 101
Onyeka Okongwu scored 25 points and CJ McCollum added 19 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a fourth consecutive win. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 20 points off the bench. Atlanta set a season-high for first-quarter points with 44 and shot 55% overall, outrebounding Portland 54-38. The Blazers were without first-time All-Star Deni Avdija.
Detroit Pistons 106, Orlando Magic 92
Cade Cunningham had 28 points and 11 assists, and Tobias Harris added 23 as the Detroit Pistons won their sixth straight road game. Jalen Duren recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Paolo Banchero scored 24 points for Orlando but had nine turnovers. The Pistons overcame a slow start, taking control with an 11-0 third-quarter run.
Boston Celtics 114, Philadelphia 76ers 98
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points with 17 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers. Jaylen Brown added 27 points and eight assists, while Derrick White contributed 21. Philadelphia cut a 16-point lead to six late, but Queta scored eight straight points to close the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder 100, Dallas Mavericks 87
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and Chet Holmgren added 19 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks. Caleb Martin led Dallas with 18 points, but the Mavericks missed 17 straight shots down the stretch. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his record streak to 59 consecutive road games with at least 20 points.
Los Angeles Clippers 137, New Orleans Pelicans 117
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and Jordan Miller added 19 as the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak. Derrick Jones Jr. had 17 points, Brook Lopez 16, and John Collins 15. Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 28 points. Star Zion Williamson sat out with a right ankle injury.
Los Angeles Lakers 128, Sacramento Kings 104
Luka Doncic scored 28 points with nine assists and LeBron James added 24 as the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back sweep. Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard each hit three 3-pointers, while Austin Reaves added 12 points and Deandre Ayton went a perfect 6-of-6. Sacramento’s Nique Clifford scored 26, but the Kings, NBA-worst at 19-43, have lost 18 of 20.
