09.01.2024
Charlotte Hornets 112 - 119 Chicago Bulls
In a tightly contested overtime battle, Coby White led the Chicago Bulls to a 119-112 victory over the Charlotte Hornets with 27 points, while Andre Drummond contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds. Despite Terry Rozier's impressive 39-point performance for the Hornets, the Bulls held on for the win. Nikola Vucevic also had a strong game with 21 points and nine rebounds for Chicago. The Hornets were without multiple key players due to injuries, including LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward. The Bulls now improve to 17-21 on the season and will face the Rockets next, while the Hornets, who have lost 13 of their last 14 games, will host the Kings.
Milwaukee Bucks 116 - 132 Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz led by Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen each scoring 21 points, held off a second-half surge by the Milwaukee Bucks for a 132-116 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Bucks. Utah hit 11 of 17 3-pointers in the first quarter, building a 41-23 lead, and ultimately had five players score in double figures by halftime. The win marked the Jazz's fifth victory in their last six games. Bucks, without Damian Lillard, have now lost four of their last five games.
LA Clippers 138 - 111 Phoenix Suns
The Los Angeles Clippers routed the Phoenix Suns 138-111 for the second time in five days, with Paul George scoring 25 points and Ivica Zubac adding 19. James Harden had 19 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists for the Clippers, who shot a season-best 67% in the first half. Kevin Durant scored 30 points for the Suns, who struggled on the back-to-back night. The Clippers dominated the fourth quarter with a 17-5 run and had all five starters in double figures. The Clippers will host the Toronto Raptors next, while the Suns will visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
Indiana Pacers 133 - 131 Boston Celtics
In a thrilling game, the Indiana Pacers rallied past the Boston Celtics 133-131 after Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury. Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points, including the deciding free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining. All-Star Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with a season-high 40 points as Jayson Tatum sat out due to a left ankle sprain. The Pacers, without Haliburton, showed resilience with seven double-figure scorers to secure the victory. The game ended with a controversial call that overturned a foul on Buddy Hield, giving possession to the Pacers and sealing their win.
Washington Wizards 128 - 136 Oklahoma City Thunder
In a high-scoring game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-128 victory over the Washington Wizards. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Holmgren added 31, while Jalen Williams contributed with 21 points and 10 assists. The Thunder had a season-high 37 assists, shooting at 59.1% from the field and 50% from 3-point range. Despite Washington's efforts, led by Jordan Poole's 24 points and Kyle Kuzma's 22 points and 15 rebounds, they fell short. The Thunder's strong performance led them to their first win of a four-game road trip, with an upcoming game against Miami while the Wizards will face Indiana next.
Miami Heat 120 - 113 Houston Rockets
The Miami Heat overcame an injury to Kyle Lowry as Tyler Herro scored 28 points and Bam Adebayo added 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Heat to a 120-113 victory over the Houston Rockets. Lowry left the game with a sprained left hand, but Miami held on for the win. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 32 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Heat's balanced scoring. Adebayo had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the second half to help secure the victory. The Heat improved to No. 4 in the Eastern Conference with the win.