Knicks 134, Nuggets 127 (2OT)
Brunson powers New York past Denver in double-overtime thriller
Jalen Brunson delivered a signature performance, finishing with 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Knicks outlasted the Nuggets in a 134–127 double-overtime win for their eighth straight victory.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds despite being bloodied in a first-quarter collision that left him playing with a bandage over his right eye. After Towns fouled out in the first overtime, Brunson took over, scoring 10 points in the second extra period.
Jamal Murray scored 39 points for Denver, while Nikola Jokic posted 30 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double since returning from a knee injury. Denver forced a second overtime on a controversial loose-ball foul in the final second of the first OT, but Brunson quickly shut the door.
Timberwolves 128, Raptors 126
Edwards leads furious Minnesota comeback in Toronto
Anthony Edwards scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as Minnesota erased an 18-point deficit to stun Toronto 128–126, earning its first win in Toronto since 2004.
Bones Hyland scored 20 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 19 and Rudy Gobert chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds. Edwards gave Minnesota its first lead since early in the second quarter on a driving layup with 2:26 remaining.
Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 25 points and hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the Raptors lost their fourth home game in their last five.
Celtics 114, Rockets 93
White ignites third-quarter surge as Boston cruises
Derrick White hit six 3-pointers and scored 28 points as Boston blew the game open in the third quarter to beat Houston 114–93.
The Celtics used an 18–3 run early in the third to take control and never looked back, winning their fourth straight despite resting Jaylen Brown. Neemias Queta grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds, and Luka Garza added 19 points.
Houston unraveled amid frustration, with coach Ime Udoka and center Alperen Sengun both ejected. Kevin Durant scored 15 points for the Rockets in his return from a sprained ankle.
Bucks 141, Pelicans 137 (OT)
Rollins lifts Milwaukee despite historic shooting night from Murphy
Ryan Rollins scored 27 points as Milwaukee survived a career night from Trey Murphy III, edging New Orleans 141–137 in overtime.
Murphy poured in a career-high 44 points and hit 12 3-pointers, tying for the fifth-most in NBA history. The teams combined to make 45 3s, and the Bucks shot a season-best 60.9% from the field.
Milwaukee opened overtime with the first five points and sealed the win at the free-throw line. Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points in his return, while the Bucks again played without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Spurs 116, Thunder 106
San Antonio sweeps season series against short-handed OKC
Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and Victor Wembanyama posted 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs never trailed in a 116–106 win over an injury-depleted Thunder team.
Oklahoma City dressed just eight players and rested its entire regular starting lineup, including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Kenrich Williams scored 25 points and Jaylin Williams added 24 points and 12 rebounds, but the Thunder couldn’t keep pace.
The win pulled San Antonio within five games of the West-leading Thunder.
Grizzlies 129, Kings 125
Spencer’s late 3s send Sacramento to 10th straight loss
Cam Spencer hit three clutch baskets in the final minutes and scored 20 points as Memphis beat Sacramento 129–125, extending the Kings’ losing streak to a season-worst 10 games.
Ty Jerome led Memphis with 28 points in the Grizzlies’ first game since trading Jaren Jackson Jr. Domantas Sabonis had 24 points and 15 rebounds for Sacramento, while DeMar DeRozan scored 20.
Russell Westbrook passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 14th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the loss.
Cavaliers 124, Clippers 89
Cleveland dominates hours after blockbuster trade
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and dished out nine assists as Cleveland routed the Clippers 124–89 just hours after the teams completed a major trade.
The Cavaliers dealt Darius Garland to Los Angeles for James Harden earlier in the day, though neither player suited up. Cleveland forced 24 turnovers and turned them into 47 points, winning for the seventh time in eight games.
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points for the Clippers, who struggled without Harden and starting center Ivica Zubac.
