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Tuesday’s board was shaped by streaks and separation. Cleveland knocked off the East-leading Pistons in a tight one, San Antonio crushed a depleted Philadelphia squad, and several contenders kept rolling.
The theme? Third-quarter runs, perimeter variance and availability. Some games flipped late. Others were decided before halftime.
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Top Takeaways
- Cleveland’s fourth-quarter execution made the difference. Jaylon Tyson scored seven in the final frame to snap Detroit’s six-game road streak.
- San Antonio’s depth overwhelmed a Philadelphia team missing key players. Eight Spurs in double figures is a serious balance edge.
- The Lakers won despite 22 turnovers. That’s unusual, and maybe not sustainable, but their offensive talent bailed them out.
- Phoenix completed a season sweep of Sacramento while the Kings dropped their 19th loss in 21 games. Form matters late in the year.
- Charlotte drilled 20 threes and held Dallas to 3-for-22 from deep. Perimeter variance completely dictated that result.
- Miami’s defense forced Brooklyn into 18.8 percent shooting from three during its ninth straight loss. That’s collapse territory.
NBA Game Recaps
Cavaliers vs Pistons Recap: Cavaliers win 113-109
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as Cleveland beat Eastern Conference-leading Detroit. James Harden added 18 points and seven assists, while Evan Mobley and Dennis Schroder combined for 33 more.
Detroit got 24 points and 14 rebounds from Jalen Duren and 14 assists from Cade Cunningham. But the Pistons saw their six-game road streak snapped as Cleveland closed stronger late.
Spurs vs 76ers Recap: Spurs win 131-91
Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each scored 22 as San Antonio capped a 4-1 road trip with a blowout. Eight Spurs reached double figures, and Victor Wembanyama contributed across the board with 10 points, eight rebounds, six blocks and three steals.
Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid, Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr., and lost control early. The Spurs have now won 12 of 13, and this one was never competitive.
Lakers vs Pelicans Recap: Lakers win 110-101
Luka Doncic posted 27 points and 10 rebounds, and LeBron James added 21 as Los Angeles rallied past New Orleans. Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton added support as the Lakers won their third straight.
Despite committing 22 turnovers, the Lakers improved to 4-2 in games with at least that many giveaways. New Orleans dropped to 0-4 in the season series against L.A.
Suns vs Kings Recap: Suns win 114-103
Jalen Green scored 20 and Devin Booker returned from a four-game absence with 17 points to help Phoenix finish a season sweep of Sacramento. Collin Gillespie added 17 points and nine assists, and Oso Ighodaro recorded a 14-point, 14-rebound effort.
The Kings have now lost 19 of their past 21. Even strong individual nights could not overcome Phoenix’s balanced scoring and perimeter efficiency.
Thunder vs Bulls Recap: Thunder win 116-108
Jared McCain scored 20 and Jaylin Williams added 17 points and 16 rebounds as Oklahoma City pulled away in the third quarter. The Thunder outscored Chicago 32-22 in that period.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held out, but Oklahoma City still won its sixth in seven. Chicago has dropped 12 of 13, and even late bench runs were not enough.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Recap: Timberwolves win 117-110
Anthony Edwards exploded for 41 points on 15-for-29 shooting as Minnesota held off Memphis. Julius Randle added 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Minnesota has now won four straight and seven of eight. Edwards’ shot-making was the separator in a game that stayed competitive.
Knicks vs Raptors Recap: Knicks win 111-95
Jalen Brunson scored 26 and added 10 assists as New York defeated Toronto. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks closed on a 16-2 run.
The Knicks have won 12 straight against Toronto. The late run turned a manageable game into a comfortable margin.
Magic vs Wizards Recap: Magic win 126-109
Paolo Banchero erupted for 37 points on 15-of-21 shooting to snap Orlando’s two-game home skid. Desmond Bane added 25 with elite efficiency.
Washington dropped its sixth straight. Orlando’s offensive efficiency, especially from Banchero, overwhelmed the Wizards early and often.
Hornets vs Mavericks Recap: Hornets win 117-90
Brandon Miller scored 17 as Charlotte extended its winning streak to five games. The Hornets hit 20 of 51 from deep, led by four threes each from LaMelo Ball and Grant Williams.
Dallas shot just 3-for-22 from three. That perimeter gap defined the blowout.
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Heat vs Nets Recap: Heat win 124-98
Bam Adebayo posted 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals as Miami handed Brooklyn its ninth straight loss. Tyler Herro added 22.
The Nets shot 38.4 percent overall and just 6-of-32 from three. Miami controlled tempo and led by as many as 27, never letting Brooklyn back into it.
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