Giannis Leads Bucks to Victory Over Raptors
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his fourth triple-double of the season with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in just 29 minutes, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a dominant 128-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo played limited minutes due to a finger cut but helped secure the win before sitting out the fourth quarter. Damian Lillard contributed 25 points, including 15 in the third quarter, as the Bucks snapped a two-game losing streak.
For Toronto, RJ Barrett returned from illness to score 25 points, but it wasn’t enough to prevent their loss.
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Kings Triumph Over Heat in Double Overtime
DeMar DeRozan scored nine of his 30 points in the second overtime, propelling the Sacramento Kings to a 123-118 victory against the Miami Heat. Domantas Sabonis added a triple-double with 21 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists. The win marked Sacramento’s fifth straight under interim coach Doug Christie.
The Heat, playing without Jimmy Butler, were led by Tyler Herro’s 26 points but couldn’t match the Kings in crunch time.
Pistons Edge Trail Blazers for Fourth Straight Win
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points, along with nine assists and six rebounds, to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 26 points for Detroit, which reached the .500 mark for the first time this season.
Portland’s Anfernee Simons scored 36 points, but the Trail Blazers fell short as Detroit held firm in the final minutes.
Suns Snap Losing Streak Against 76ers
Bradley Beal came off the bench to score 25 points, and Kevin Durant added 23, as the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-99 to end a four-game skid. Rookie Ryan Dunn contributed 15 points in the win.
Philadelphia, missing Joel Embiid due to a foot sprain, saw Tyrese Maxey shine with 31 points and 10 assists, while Kelly Oubre had 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Magic Top Knicks Behind Cole Anthony’s Strong Finish
Cole Anthony scored 24 points, including 14 in the second half, as the Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks 103-94. Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points off the bench to help Orlando overcome injuries to key players.
The Knicks, who have now lost three straight, were led by Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, each scoring 24 points. Josh Hart added 15 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
Bulls Overcome 19-Point Deficit to Defeat Spurs
Zach LaVine scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110. Nikola Vucevic added 24 points and 11 boards, while Coby White’s late layup gave Chicago its first lead with 47 seconds remaining.
The Spurs, led by Chris Paul’s near triple-double, saw their hopes dashed as Paul’s final shot missed after a Bulls challenge overturned a key foul.
Pacers Handle Nets in New York
Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points and dished out eight assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 113-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points as Indiana won its third straight and moved above .500 for the first time since the season opener.
Brooklyn struggled despite 33 second-chance points and a strong rebounding edge, falling to the surging Pacers.
Grizzlies Outlast Mavericks Despite Injuries
Jaren Jackson Jr. posted 35 points and 13 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-104. Jaylen Wells added a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, helping Memphis snap a two-game skid.
Both teams were shorthanded, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out for Dallas, and Desmond Bane and Ja Morant sidelined for Memphis.
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Timberwolves Edge Clippers in Tight Contest
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, including two clutch three-pointers late in the fourth quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106. Edwards also added seven rebounds and eight assists.
The Clippers, led by Norman Powell’s 25 points, fell short despite James Harden’s 22-point effort. Kawhi Leonard, limited to 21 minutes, scored just eight points in his second game back from injury.
