Warriors Beat Lakers Behind Curry’s 31 Points
- Stephen Curry’s return from injury sparked the Golden State Warriors to a 128-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Curry scored 31 points, while Klay Thompson added 26 points to lead the Warriors.
- With the win, the Warriors moved ahead of the Lakers in the Western Conference standings, both teams currently in the play-in tournament spots.
Knicks Hold Off Kings, Jalen Brunson Scores 42
- The New York Knicks defeated the Sacramento Kings 98-91 behind a stellar fourth-quarter performance.
- Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks led the scoring during the decisive run, securing the win for the Knicks.
- Jalen Brunson was the standout performer with a game-high 42 points for New York.
Pacers Beat Nets as Pascal Siakam Records Double-Double
- The Indiana Pacers pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure a 121-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
- Pascal Siakam’s 28 points and 11 rebounds propelled the Pacers to victory.
- The Nets dropped to 1-4 on their current road trip, falling further behind in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Timberwolves Defeat Jazz, Conley Scores 25 in Return to Utah
- Mike Conley’s return to Utah saw the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Jazz 119-000.
- Conley scored 25 points in his Salt Lake City homecoming, while Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 31 points.
- The Jazz played without key veterans Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins.
Rockets Extend Winning Streak with Victory over Cavaliers
- The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with a 117-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Jalen Green recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets.
- Caris LeVert led the Cavaliers with 21 points off the bench.
76ers Beat Hornets Behind Maxey’s 30 Points
- The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-98, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 30 points.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points for the 76ers, snapping their two-game losing streak.
- Tre Mann led the Hornets with 21 points in the losing effort.
Pelicans Cruise Past Trail Blazers with Balanced Scoring
- The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 126-107 behind CJ McCollum’s 30 points.
- Zion Williamson contributed 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans.
- The Trail Blazers played without Jerami Grant due to a hamstring injury.
Thunder Beat Grizzlies, Jalen Williams Leads with 23 Points
- The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 118-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, led by Jalen Williams’ 23 points.
- Desmond Bane returned for the Grizzlies after an ankle injury, scoring 22 points and seven assists.
- The Thunder have won five of their last six games to move into a tie for the top spot in the Western Conference.
Bulls Dominate Wizards, Dosunmu Scores Career-High 34 Points
- The Chicago Bulls dominated the Washington Wizards 127-98, with Ayo Dosunmu scoring a career-high 34 points.
- Nikola Vucevic added 29 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls.
- Corey Kispert led the Wizards with 16 points in the loss.