D’Angelo Russell’s Buzzer-Beater Ends Nets’ Home Skid
D’Angelo Russell drilled a game-winning 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds remaining, lifting the Brooklyn Nets to a 99-97 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Brooklyn, which had lost 11 straight home games, pulled off the win with a frantic final 9.5 seconds. Keon Johnson hit a deep 3-pointer to cut the lead to one before Tosan Evbuomwan stole the inbounds pass, allowing Russell to nail the decisive shot.
- Brooklyn’s top performers:
✅ Keon Johnson: 22 points
✅ Tosan Evbuomwan: 14 points, game-winning steal
✅ Nic Claxton: 14 points - Houston’s standout:
✅ Alperen Sengun: 24 points, 20 rebounds
Lakers Dominate Clippers Without Luka Doncic
Even without newly acquired Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers coasted to a 122-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
LeBron James led the way with 26 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each contributed 20 points.
Clippers’ struggles:
- Norman Powell (20 points) was the only bright spot
- The Clippers allowed 122+ points for the 8th time this season
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Joel Embiid’s Triple-Double Leads Sixers Past Mavericks
Returning from injury, Joel Embiid recorded a 29-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Dallas Mavericks 118-116.
Tyrese Maxey added 33 points and 13 assists to help Philly snap a two-game skid.
Despite 34 points from Kyrie Irving, Dallas dropped its second straight game since trading Luka Doncic.
🔹 Max Christie debuted for the Mavericks, scoring 15 points on 4-of-4 three-point shooting.
Portland Stays Hot, Hands Indiana a Rare Loss
The Trail Blazers continued their dominance at home over the Pacers, winning their 9th straight home game vs. Indiana (112-89).
✅ Anfernee Simons: 22 points, 7 assists
✅ Jerami Grant: 20 points
🔹 Indiana’s struggles: The Pacers, who had won 12 of their last 14 games, saw their six-game road winning streak snapped.
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Bulls’ Rookie Buzelis Shines in Victory Over Heat
Matas Buzelis put up a career-high 24 points (10-for-10 FG) as the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 133-124.
🔹 Other standouts:
✅ Josh Giddey: 24 points
✅ Coby White: 22 points
✅ Tyler Herro (MIA): 23 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds
Celtics Extend Streak to Four With Win Over Cavaliers
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-105, handing Cleveland just its fourth home loss.
✅ Jayson Tatum: 22 points, 7 assists
✅ Derrick White: 20 points (14 in the fourth quarter)
✅ Kristaps Porzingis: 19 points, 7 rebounds
Knicks Hold Off Raptors for Fourth Straight Season Sweep
The New York Knicks survived a Toronto comeback, winning 121-115.
✅ Jalen Brunson: 28 points
✅ Karl-Anthony Towns: 27 points, 20 rebounds
Toronto, trailing by 23 points in the third, got within one late in the fourth, but Scottie Barnes’ (23 points) effort wasn’t enough.
Key Takeaways:
📌 The Lakers, Celtics, and Sixers all looked strong as they prepare for the second half of the season.
📌 Brooklyn snapped an 11-game home losing streak with a wild finish.
📌 Indiana and Cleveland suffered rare losses, shaking up the Eastern Conference standings.
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