23.02.2024
Golden State Warriors 128 - 110 Los Angeles Lakers
Stephen Curry scored 32 points and hit six 3-pointers to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 128-110 victory over the Lakers, who were without LeBron James due to an ankle injury. Curry's aggressive scoring helped set the tone for the game, with the Warriors dominating from start to finish. With this win, the Warriors avenged their double-overtime loss to the Lakers last month. Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. The victory was the ninth in 11 games for the Warriors since their last loss to the Lakers, with Curry reaching a career milestone of 6,000 assists.
Indiana Pacers 129 - 115 Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Indiana Pacers with 25 points and 13 assists in their 129-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons. This marked Haliburton's 15th game of the season with at least 25 points and 10 assists, showcasing his All-Star caliber performance. Pascal Siakam added 20 points for the Pacers, while Cade Cunningham had 30 points for the Pistons. The Pacers built a 31-point lead in the third quarter, only for the Pistons to rally back and cut the deficit to 11 in the fourth quarter. Despite the comeback attempt, the Pacers held on for the win.
Cleveland Cavaliers 109 - 116 Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-109 behind Moritz Wagner's 22 points, as the Magic reserves outscored the Cavs' bench 63-24. Cleveland played without All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who was sidelined with an illness, while the Magic lost starting guard Jalen Suggs to a head injury. Despite a late push by the Cavaliers, the Magic held on for the victory, handing Cleveland just their third loss in 21 games. The loss marks the start of a tough stretch for the Cavs, who play five games in seven nights and nine in the next 14 days.
Sacramento Kings 127 - 122 San Antonio Spurs
In a thrilling game, Domantas Sabonis recorded his 19th triple-double of the season with 22 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings defeat the San Antonio Spurs 127-122. Sabonis, who was a game-time decision due to illness, has now had at least a double-double in 38 straight games. The Kings outscored the Spurs in the second quarter to take a halftime lead and ultimately pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 32 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Kings. Sacramento shot 56% from the field and executed well down the stretch, earning a crucial victory in the tight Western Conference playoff race.
Toronto Raptors 121 - 93 Brooklyn Nets
Raptors spoil the debut of interim Nets coach Kevin Ollie with a dominant 121-93 victory over Brooklyn. Scottie Barnes records a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Gary Trent Jr. adds 25 points. Toronto outscored the Nets 46-10 on fast-break points and Mikal Bridges led Brooklyn with 21 points. Ollie replaced Jacque Vaughn earlier in the week, and the Nets struggled with offensive flow in his first game in charge. The Nets made a season-high 20 turnovers, leading to 32 points for the Raptors. Next up, the Nets visit Minnesota while the Raptors travel to Atlanta.
Oklahoma City Thunder 129 - 107 LA Clippers
In a dominant performance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder shot 55.6% from the field, made 17 3-pointers, and blocked 12 shots in the win. Gordon Hayward made his debut with the Thunder, playing 14 minutes. Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points for the Clippers, who struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 of 32 shots. With the win, the Thunder improved to 38-17 and moved within a game of Western Conference-leading Minnesota.
New Orleans Pelicans 127 - 105 Houston Rockets
In a dominant performance, Zion Williamson scored 27 points and dished out 9 assists to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 127-105 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans improved to 34-22 on the season and are currently fifth in the Western Conference. Williamson, who missed most of his first four seasons with injuries, looks poised to compete in his first NBA playoff games this spring. Despite missing Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans got strong contributions from CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, and Herb Jones. The Rockets struggled, with Alperen Sengun and rookie Amen Thompson leading the way offensively. The game was marked by a chippy atmosphere and a brief fourth-quarter scuffle. The Pelicans tied their season series with the Rockets at 2-2. Next up, the Rockets will host the Phoenix Suns while the Pelicans will host the Miami Heat.
Philadelphia 76ers 96 - 110 New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 110-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, spoiling Kyle Lowry's debut with the 76ers. Spike Lee was in attendance, cheering on the former Villanova star as he scored 21 points and dished out 12 assists. Bojan Bogdanovic, Josh Hart, and Precious Achiuwa also had strong performances for the Knicks, who made 18 of 34 3-pointers. All-Star Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 35 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Knicks' hot shooting. Lowry, who received a standing ovation in his return to Philadelphia, suffered a facial injury but returned to the game with stitches. The win moves the Knicks to 34-22, while the 76ers fall to 32-23.
Chicago Bulls 112 - 129 Boston Celtics
In a season-high seventh straight win, the Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 129-112 with Derrick White scoring 28 points and Jayson Tatum adding 25. The Celtics outscored the Bulls 37-21 in the third quarter after trailing at halftime, with White and Tatum each making five of Boston's 23 3-pointers. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 22 points and 14 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stop Boston's dominant performance. The Celtics now head to New York for their next game, while the Bulls will take on New Orleans.
Dallas Mavericks 123 - 113 Phoenix Suns
Luka Doncic scored 41 points and Kyrie Irving added 29 as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-113 for their seventh straight victory, tying for the longest stretch of games played together for the star pairing. The win puts Dallas even with Phoenix in the standings, with the Mavs taking the head-to-head tiebreaker. Doncic had 11 assists and nine rebounds, while Irving returned from a thumb injury to contribute to the team's success. The Suns were without Bradley Beal due to left hamstring tightness. Phoenix coach Frank Vogel cited a lack of attentiveness in the third quarter as a key factor in the loss.
Denver Nuggets 130 - 110 Washington Wizards
Nikola Jokic's triple-double performance in the Denver Nuggets' 130-110 win over the Washington Wizards not only helped his team snap a three-game skid, but also made him the third player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double against every opponent in the league. Jokic finished with 21 points, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists, while Michael Porter added 22 points and 11 rebounds. Jamal Murray also contributed with 18 points, eight assists, and three steals. On the other side, Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 31 points and 13 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to end their nine-game losing streak. Denver dominated inside the paint, finishing with a season-high 88 points in that area. Jokic's historic achievement and the Nuggets' strong offensive performance highlighted the game.
Utah Jazz 107 - 115 Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges led the Charlotte Hornets to a 115-107 victory over the Utah Jazz with 26 points and 14 rebounds, extending their winning streak to four games. Grant Williams contributed 24 points, and the Hornets made 20 of 42 3-pointers in the game. Charlotte made a crucial 14-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win, while the Jazz struggled with turnovers and shooting from beyond the arc. The Hornets, who have now won four straight after a 10-game losing streak, credited their recent success to the addition of new players like Williams.