Eppe Franklyne –
Clippers vs. Lakers:
James Harden and Ivica Zubac led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Zubac posted 21 points and 19 rebounds, while Harden contributed 21 points and 12 assists. Kawhi Leonard added 19 points, and Norman Powell scored 22. For the Lakers, LeBron James had 25 points and 11 assists, and Anthony Davis added 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers have now lost their third consecutive road game and four of their last six.
Bucks vs. 76ers:
Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 34-point, 15-rebound performance. Damian Lillard added 25 points, including a 16-point fourth quarter, and Khris Middleton chipped in 13 points. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 37 points, but the team was missing several key players, including Joel Embiid. The 76ers have now lost six straight games.
Nuggets vs. Magic:
Nikola Jokic recorded his 18th triple-double of the season with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic. Christian Braun also contributed with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jokic, who did not play in the fourth quarter, went 7-for-9 from the field. Wendell Carter Jr. posted a double-double for the Magic with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Orlando has now dropped three straight games.
Thunder vs. Nets:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 27 points and 10 assists propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Thunder shot an impressive 55.2% from the field and have now won 12 straight home games. Tyrese Martin and Johnson led Brooklyn with 15 points each, but the Nets have now lost three consecutive games and 19 of their last 24.
Kings vs. Wizards:
Domantas Sabonis had a dominant performance with 29 points and 18 rebounds, helping the Sacramento Kings defeat the Washington Wizards 123-100. De’Aaron Fox also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 13 assists. Washington, which has now lost 10 games in a row, was led by Jonas Valanciunas with 23 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. Sacramento has won nine of its last 10 games.
Trail Blazers vs. Bulls:
Scoot Henderson recorded 25 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers snap a five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points for Portland. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 27 points, but the Bulls have now dropped their fifth straight game.
Heat vs. Spurs:
Kel’el Ware tied his career high with 25 points and added eight rebounds to help the Miami Heat secure a 128-107 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Ware’s performance was critical in guarding 7-foot-3 Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama, who posted 21 points and 10 rebounds. Duncan Robinson added 21 points, and Terry Rozier contributed 20 off the bench. The Spurs were led by Devin Vassell, who scored 23 points.
