Post by : Mariam
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Bam Adebayo shined for the Miami Heat with 24 points, including 18 in the opening quarter, setting a remarkable record for the most points allowed by the Memphis Grizzlies in regulation. The Heat dashed to a 146-114 win, tallying 86 points in the first half on an efficient 57.7% shooting, leading by 39 at halftime. Notable contributions came from Nikola Jokic with 20 points and six rebounds, while Kel’el Ware added 19 points and nine boards. Jaime Jaquez Jr. also stood out with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Despite Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 19 points, Memphis struggled, with rookie Cedric Coward adding 16 and Santi Aldama scoring 13 points with eight rebounds. Star guard Ja Morant was limited to 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting after halftime.
The Portland Trail Blazers triumphed over the Golden State Warriors with a 139-119 scoreline, featuring Deni Avdija's 26 points supported by six assists and five rebounds. Jerami Grant contributed 22 points off the bench, while Toumani Camara added 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, under the guidance of interim coach Tiago Splitter. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry was on fire with 35 points and seven three-pointers, complemented by Jonathan Kuminga’s 16 points and eight rebounds.
Luka Doncic was instrumental in the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 32 of his 49 points in the first half, along with 11 rebounds and eight assists, leading to a 128-110 finish. Austin Reaves contributed 25 points and 11 assists, with Rui Hachimura adding 23 points. For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards notched 31 points, while Julius Randle scored 26 with nine rebounds. The Lakers shot an impressive 59.2%, outpacing Minnesota’s 46.6%.
The Milwaukee Bucks edged out the Toronto Raptors 122-116, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant 31 points and 20 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. added 20 points, and Cole Anthony contributed 23 points off the bench. Meanwhile, Toronto's scoring was led by Brandon Ingram with 29 points, RJ Barrett with 20, and Immanuel Quickley with 19.
Atlanta’s Trae Young scored 25 points, including decisive free throws in the final seconds, helping the team overcome a 14-point deficit to defeat Orlando 111-107. Nickeil Alexander-Walker supported with 19 points, while Onyeka Okongwu added 17. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 27 points, supported by Tristan da Silva and Desmond Bane with 15 points each.
Cade Cunningham secured a 115-111 victory for Detroit against Houston with two late free throws, totaling 21 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists. Paul Reed chipped in 13 points and nine rebounds, while Ausar Thompson and Duncan Robinson contributed 19 and 17 points respectively. Kevin Durant had an impressive 37 points for Houston.
The New York Knicks took a 105-95 win over the Boston Celtics after an explosive second quarter, dominating 42-14. Karl-Anthony Towns put up 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 31 points. Boston's effort was spearheaded by Jaylen Brown's 23 points and Sam Hauser's 18 points.
In a thrilling encounter, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points for the Cavaliers, helping them fend off a late challenge from the Nets to win 131-124. Jarrett Allen added 22 points alongside Sam Merrill's 22 points. For Brooklyn, Cam Thomas scored 33 points, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 31 points.
Victor Wembanyama's tremendous 29 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks propelled San Antonio to a 120-116 overtime victory against New Orleans. Devin Vassell contributed 23 points, and Luke Kornet nearly recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Pelicans were led by Zion Williamson, who posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.
Domantas Sabonis netted the decisive basket with just 6.4 seconds remaining, clinching a 105-104 win for Sacramento. Zach LaVine was the standout, scoring 31 points, with Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder adding 20 and 17 points, respectively. The Jazz's Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points, while Keyonte George notched 18 points and 10 assists, narrowly missing a last-second shot.
Kyshawn George posted career highs with 34 points and 11 rebounds as Washington defeated Dallas 117-107. Anthony Davis recorded 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Mavericks despite the loss. Tre Johnson came off the bench to contribute 17 points.
James Harden was pivotal for the Clippers, scoring 30 points including 26 in the first half, leading them to a 129-102 victory over Phoenix. Kawhi Leonard added 27 points, while Devin Booker struggled with just 18 points, well-contained by the Clippers' defense.
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