Wednesday night featured high-scoring performances, buzzer-beaters, and milestone moments as teams jockeyed for playoff position and rookies made their marks. Here’s a look at the action across the league.
Toronto Raptors 115, Indiana Pacers 101
Brandon Ingram scored 30 points, including two late 3-pointers, and Scottie Barnes added 26 points and 13 assists as the Raptors rolled past the Pacers. Gradey Dick provided 21 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, helping Toronto secure a season sweep of Indiana.
Toronto jumped out to a 39–18 lead in the first quarter and never trailed. Indiana’s Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while the team struggled to recover from a slow start.
The Raptors host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, while the Pacers return home to face New Orleans.
Cleveland Cavaliers 133, Philadelphia 76ers 107
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points with nine assists to lead the Cavaliers to a comfortable win over Philadelphia. Darius Garland added 20 points before exiting late in the third quarter with a right foot injury.
Cleveland built an early lead behind strong play from De’Andre Hunter (17 points) and Evan Mobley (17 points, 13 rebounds). The 76ers were led by Joel Embiid with 20 points, who also reached 13,000 career points, and Michael Porter Jr.’s 20 points. Dom Barlow left the game with a back contusion.
The Cavaliers and 76ers meet again Friday.
Chicago Bulls 128, Utah Jazz 126
Nikola Vučević hit a game-winning layup with four seconds left, overcoming Brice Sensabaugh’s 43-point outburst for the Jazz. Vučević finished with 35 points, while five Bulls reserves scored in double digits.
Utah erased a 12-point deficit late in the fourth quarter but fell short. Keyonte George scored 25 points and Kyle Filipowski added 19 for the Jazz. The game featured 26 ties and 17 lead changes in a tightly contested matchup.
The Jazz visit Dallas on Thursday, and the Bulls travel to Brooklyn on Friday.
New Orleans Pelicans 116, Brooklyn Nets 113
Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 34 points, and Saddiq Bey made a tying 3, an offensive rebound dunk, and two late free throws to secure the win over Brooklyn. Zion Williamson added 25 points, and Yves Missi contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Nets rallied late behind Egor Demin’s 17 points and Michael Porter Jr.’s 20 points, but their comeback fell short. Brooklyn shot just 8-of-41 from 3-point range in the loss.
The Nets play at Sacramento Friday, while the Pelicans visit Indiana.
Denver Nuggets 118, Dallas Mavericks 109
Jamal Murray scored 33 points and Aaron Gordon added 22 as the Nuggets held off a Mavericks rally. Denver built a strong lead early and maintained control despite Dallas cutting the deficit to six late in the fourth quarter.
Dallas played without rookie Cooper Flagg in the second half after he sprained his left ankle. Naji Marshall scored 24 points, and Brandon Williams had 20 for the Mavericks, who also missed Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford.
The Nuggets host Washington Saturday, and the Mavericks face Utah Thursday.
Sacramento Kings 112, New York Knicks 101
DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points, passing Kevin Garnett on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, as the Kings won their third straight game. Zach LaVine added 25 points, and Precious Achiuwa posted 20 points and 14 rebounds.
The Knicks were without Jalen Brunson for most of the night due to a right ankle injury. Mikal Bridges led New York with 19 points. The loss marked the Knicks’ first defeat in Sacramento since March 2023.
The Knicks travel to Golden State Thursday, while the Kings host Washington Friday.
Los Angeles Clippers 119, Washington Wizards 105
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points, hitting 7-of-11 3-pointers, and James Harden added 22 as the Clippers extended their winning streak to four. Jordan Miller contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 16 points.
Washington mounted a late rally, closing to 83–81 in the third quarter, but Leonard scored 11 straight points early in the fourth to seal the win. Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 23 points, and Marvin Bagley III had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Wizards visit Sacramento Friday, and the Clippers head to Toronto.
