Pistons 113, Lakers 110
The Detroit Pistons snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game winning streak behind a career night from Daniss Jenkins, who scored 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds. The Pistons overcame 32 points from Luka Doncic and 24 from Austin Reaves, with Jalen Duren adding a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Lakers briefly led 108-107 in the final minute, but Jenkins’ clutch free throws sealed the 113-110 win. LeBron James finished with 12 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds despite going scoreless in the first half.
Pacers 128, Magic 126
Pascal Siakam dominated with 37 points and a critical block in the final seconds to lift the Indiana Pacers past the Orlando Magic, ending a franchise-record 16-game losing streak. Jarace Walker scored 20, Aaron Nemith added 19, and Andrew Nembhard chipped in 13 points with 14 assists. The Pacers shot 55% overall, including 45.7% from three, and outlasted Ace Bailey’s 37-point effort for the Magic.
Thunder 123, 76ers 103
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 123-103 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing key stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. Jalen Williams returned from a hamstring injury to contribute 18 points. Jared McCain, facing his former team for the first time, scored 13 points, helping the Thunder build a 65-43 halftime lead they never relinquished.
Spurs 136, Heat 111
Victor Wembanyama recorded 26 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 136-111, clinching the Southwest Division. Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper each scored 21 off the bench, and Stephon Castle added 19 points. Miami struggled despite 33 points from Bam Adebayo and 18 from Tyler Herro, falling for the fifth straight game and remaining in the middle of the Eastern Conference play-in race.
Hawks 146, Grizzlies 107
Toumani Camara scored 35 points, hitting nine three-pointers, as the Atlanta Hawks crushed the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107. Eight Hawks players reached double figures, with Onyeka Okongwu and Jonathan Kuminga each scoring 16. The Hawks led by 22 after the first quarter and 41 after three, marking their largest lead at home this season. GG Jackson scored 26 for Memphis, but the Grizzlies have now lost 11 of 12 games.
Bulls 132, Rockets 124
A late layup by Matas Buzelis with 10.2 seconds left gave the Chicago Bulls a 132-124 win over the Houston Rockets. Collin Sexton led Chicago off the bench with 25 points, while Buzelis finished with 23 and Leonard Miller added 17. Kevin Durant scored a game-high 40 for Houston, who lost a second consecutive overtime game. Rockets coach Ime Udoka was ejected late in the fourth quarter.
Raptors 143, Jazz 127
The Toronto Raptors ended a two-game skid with a 143-127 win over the Utah Jazz, fueled by 27 points from RJ Barrett and 23 from Sandro Mamukelashvili. Ja’Kobe Walter scored 21, and Scottie Barnes added 20 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Rookie Ace Bailey had 37 points for Utah, who have lost six of seven games and are eliminated from playoff contention. Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz made his season debut for Toronto, adding five assists in 16 minutes off the bench.
Clippers 129, Bucks 96
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in 25 minutes as the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 129-96. Brook Lopez contributed 19 points, and Darius Garland added 15. The Clippers shot 45% from three-point range and erased a 15-point first-half deficit before extending the lead to 46 in the second half. Gary Trent Jr. led Milwaukee with 20 points, but the Bucks have now lost 10 of their past 14 games, including three of four without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Trail Blazers 134, Nets 99
Toumani Camara again starred, scoring 35 points and hitting nine three-pointers as the Portland Trail Blazers crushed the Brooklyn Nets 134-99. Deni Avdija added 18, and Scoot Henderson had 13 points, five assists, and four steals. The Blazers outscored Brooklyn 43-11 in the second quarter to take control. Tyson Etienne led the Nets with 18 points, but Brooklyn has lost eight straight and 18 of 20 games.
Warriors 137, Mavericks 131 (OT)
Moses Moody scored 23 points but suffered a serious left knee injury late in overtime, yet the Golden State Warriors held on to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 137-131. Kristaps Porzingis added 23, Brandin Podziemski had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Gary Payton II finished 8-of-8 for 17 points. Cooper Flagg scored 30 for Dallas, but the Mavericks have lost 12 straight at home, their longest streak in 32 years. Only one point was scored after Moody’s injury in a tense finish.
