10.03.2024
Phoenix Suns 107 - 117 Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum's 29 points and Jaylen Brown's 27 points, defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-107, snapping a rare two-game skid. Despite missing Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics got strong performances from their bench players like Luke Kornet and Payton Pritchard. Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points for the Suns, who were without injured All-Star Devin Booker. The win improved the Celtics to 49-14 on the season, as they bounced back from losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. Boston will face the Portland Trail Blazers next, while the Suns will play the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Golden State Warriors 113 - 126 San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 126-113 in a game where Keldon Johnson had 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeremy Sochan and Malaki Branham each scored 20 points for the Spurs. Klay Thompson came off the bench to score 27 points for the Warriors, who were playing without Stephen Curry. Jonathan Kuminga scored 26 points for the Warriors, but they couldn't overcome the Spurs' strong offense. The win snapped the Warriors' five-game winning streak against San Antonio and they now look ahead to a rematch on Monday in San Antonio.
LA Clippers 112 - 102 Chicago Bulls
The Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to extend their winning streak to three, defeating the Chicago Bulls 112-102. Paul George scored 22 points, Kawhi Leonard added 19, and James Harden recorded his second triple-double of the season with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Norman Powell came off the bench to score 18 points, including key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. The Clippers overcame a 16-point deficit, with Ivica Zubac contributing 16 points. DeMar DeRozan had 24 points and 10 assists for the Bulls, but they were unable to maintain their lead as the Clippers tightened up their defense in the second half. The victory keeps the Clippers in fourth place in the Western Conference, while the Bulls remain ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Denver Nuggets 142 - 121 Utah Jazz
In a dominating performance, the Denver Nuggets led by Jamal Murray's 37 points, Nikola Jokic's 26 points, and Michael Porter Jr.'s 19 points, routed the short-handed Utah Jazz 142-121. The Nuggets built a massive 39-point lead in the first half and despite the Jazz's third-quarter rally, they maintained their lead to secure their eighth win in nine games since the All-Star break. The Nuggets shot 19 of 32 from beyond the arc, with Murray draining six 3-pointers. Although the Jazz made a comeback attempt in the third quarter, it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' lead. Next, the Jazz will host Boston, while the Nuggets will host Toronto.
Charlotte Hornets 110 - 99 Brooklyn Nets
Miles Bridges led the Hornets to a 110-99 victory over the Nets, snapping a six-game losing streak for Charlotte. Cam Thomas returned from injury to score 31 points for Brooklyn, but their defensive struggles allowed the Hornets to build a double-digit lead and secure the win. Brandon Miller added 23 points for Charlotte, while Nick Richards recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Nets now sit 4 1/2 games behind the play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets look to continue their momentum against Detroit on Monday.
Detroit Pistons 124 - 142 Dallas Mavericks
LUKA DONCIC MAKES HISTORY WITH 6TH STRAIGHT 30-POINT TRIPLE-DOUBLES AS MAVERICKS BEAT PISTONS 142-124. Doncic finished with 39 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, breaking Russell Westbrook's record and extending his own. Kyrie Irving added 21 points for Dallas while Cade Cunningham had 33 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds for Detroit. The game got physical in the fourth quarter with several ejections, but the Mavericks were able to pull away for the win.
Portland Trail Blazers 128 - 118 Toronto Raptors
Deandre Ayton's season-high 30 points and 19 rebounds led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-118 overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors. Dalano Banton and Anfernee Simons also had strong performances for the Blazers, snapping a three-game losing streak. Immanuel Quickley led the Raptors with 29 points, but Toronto struggled to keep up in overtime. The game also marked the return of Ayton and rookie Scoot Henderson from injury absences. Portland will next host the Boston Celtics, while the Raptors will visit the Denver Nuggets.