All but two teams were in action as the NBA had one of its busiest days of the season, with 14 games scattered across the Association.
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HERE COME THE LAKERS?
Miami Heat (22-22) def. Brooklyn Nets (14-32), 106-97: Bam Adebayo goes for 17 points and 16 rebounds as the Heat spoil the Nets’ jersey retirement for Vince Carter.
Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) def. Golden State Warriors (22-23), 118-108: Anthony Davis dominates and the Lakers take down two of their most well-known rivals in a matter of days in NBA Rivals Week.
Indiana Pacers (25-20) def. San Antonio Spurs (20-23), 136-98: The Pacers return the favor and crush San Antonio as both teams split the NBA Paris Games.
Minnesota Timberwolves (24-21) def. Denver Nuggets (28-17), 133-104: 34 points from Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves cool the Nuggets at home.
Boston Celtics (32-14) def. Dallas Mavericks (24-22), 122-107: The defending champion Boston Celtics repeat over the Mavericks in their first meeting since the 2024 NBA Finals.
Orlando Magic (24-23) def. Detroit Pistons (23-22), 121-113: 32-9-7 for Paolo Banchero as the Magic stop the Pistons on their tracks.
Charlotte Hornets (12-30) def. New Orleans Pelicans (12-34), 123-92: LaMelo Ball fires 25 points as the Hornets win big against New Orleans.
New York Knicks (30-16) def. Sacramento Kings (23-22), 143-120: Josh Hart has a 20-18-11 triple-double and the Knicks steamroll the Kings at home.
Houston Rockets (30-14) def. Cleveland Cavaliers (36-9), 135-131: Amen Thompson’s triple double fuels the Rockets as Houston sends Cleveland to a third straight loss.
Toronto Raptors (13-32) def. Atlanta Hawks (22-23), 117-94: Scottie Barnes drops 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Raptors dominate the Hawks.
Memphis Grizzlies (31-15) def. Utah Jazz (10-33), 125-103: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizzlies stay hots with a strong win over the Jazz.
Philadelphia 76ers (17-27) def. Chicago Bulls (19-27), 109-97: Tyrese Maxey’s 31 points lead the 76ers to victory on the road in Chicago.
Phoenix Suns (23-21) def. Washington Wizards (6-38), 119-109: Nick Richards was one rebound short of a 20-20 game as the Suns take one over Washington.
Los Angeles Clippers (26-19) def. Milwaukee Bucks (25-18), 127-117: James Harden’s 40 powers the Clippers to victory over the visiting Bucks.
