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A high-scoring Monday slate featured clutch finishes, historic performances and streaks extending in both directions. Detroit tied a franchise record, Sacramento surged back in overtime, and multiple stars delivered standout nights across the league. Here’s the complete breakdown from a busy evening in the NBA.
Pistons 122, Pacers 117
Caris LeVert scored a season-high 19 points and sank two pressure free throws in the final seconds as Detroit secured its 13th straight victory, tying franchise records set in 1989-90 and 2003-04 — both championship seasons. The Pistons controlled the game after the first quarter, though Indiana fought back to trim an 18-point deficit to two late.
Cade Cunningham added 11 rebounds and six assists, while Jalen Duren posted 17 points and 12 rebounds. Detroit continues to look like one of the league’s hottest teams.
Pascal Siakam paced the Pacers with 24 points, and Jarace Walker recorded a career-high 21 off the bench. Indiana has lost 10 of its last 11.
Kings 117, Timberwolves 112 (OT)
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Sacramento rallied from 10 down late in the fourth to force overtime and win at home. Keegan Murray contributed 26 points and matched a career-best 14 rebounds, while Malik Monk delivered 22 off the bench.
Anthony Edwards was electric for Minnesota, scoring a season-high 43 with five threes. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo added 17 apiece, but the Wolves couldn’t close it out late.
Heat 106, Mavericks 102
Tyler Herro made his season debut and scored 24 points, shaking off early rust before hitting 12 of his last 14 shots. Kel’el Ware dominated inside with 20 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks. Bam Adebayo added 17 as Miami won its fifth straight.
Dallas got 27 from P.J. Washington and six different players in double figures, but couldn’t slow Miami in the closing minutes.
Knicks 113, Nets 100
Karl-Anthony Towns powered New York with 37 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks rolled past Brooklyn for their 12th consecutive head-to-head win. Jalen Brunson added 27, and Mikal Bridges had 16 as the Knicks shot 51.1%.
Noah Clowney led the Nets with a career-high 31 points and seven threes, but Brooklyn fell to 0-8 at home after shooting a season-worst 37.9%.
Pelicans 143, Bulls 130
New Orleans snapped a nine-game losing streak behind Zion Williamson’s 29 points and a controlled offensive outburst that featured seven Pelicans scoring 15+ points. Saddiq Bey posted 20 points and 13 rebounds, Trey Murphy III added 20, and Yves Missi registered a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double.
Ayo Dosunmu led Chicago with 28, while Coby White and Josh Giddey chipped in 24 and 21.
Nuggets 125, Grizzlies 115
Jamal Murray scored 29, Peyton Watson added 27 and Nikola Jokic put up a 17-16-10 triple-double as Denver survived a late Memphis push. The Nuggets hit a season-high 22 threes (51.2%).
Jock Landale kept Memphis close with a career-high-tying 26 points and 10 boards off the bench. Jaylen Wells scored a season-best 22.
Trail Blazers 115, Bucks 103
Jerami Grant scored 35 to lead short-handed Portland to a road win in Milwaukee. Deni Avdija added 22, and Donovan Clingan produced a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Milwaukee dropped its fifth straight and played again without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bobby Portis scored 22, though only two points came after halftime.
Rockets 114, Suns 92
Amen Thompson tied a season-high with 28 points and Aaron Holiday scored 22 while matching a career-best six threes as Houston rolled past Phoenix. Alperen Sengun (18) and Jabari Smith Jr. (17) helped the Rockets to their 11th win in 13 games.
Dillon Brooks scored 29 for the Suns, while Devin Booker managed 18. Phoenix was held under 100 points for the first time this season.
Raptors 110, Cavaliers 99
Brandon Ingram erupted for a season-high 37 as Toronto won its eighth straight. Scottie Barnes added an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double. Immanuel Quickley contributed 11 points and seven assists, and the Raptors completed a sweep of the three-game season series.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 17, while Jaylon Tyson added 15. The Cavaliers shot just 41.4% amid a depleted rotation.
Warriors 134, Jazz 117
Stephen Curry poured in 31 points as Golden State snapped a three-game skid. Moses Moody sparked the second-quarter surge with timely shooting, while Buddy Hield scored 20 and Jimmy Butler III added 18 in the win.
Keyonte George scored 28 for Utah, which has now dropped four straight while playing on the second night of a back-to-back.