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Yo I'm really sorry guys, but I forgot to update the rosters before simulating this week's games. _

🚨🔥 76ers (13–2) def. Trail Blazers (12–3), 110–104 🔥🚨

76ers:

Chet Holmgren — 26 PTS, 11 REB Victor Wembanyama — 22 PTS, 13 REB, 4 BLK Stephon Castle — 18 PTS, 7 AST Isaiah Joe — 15 PTS

Trail Blazers:

Anfernee Simons — 24 PTS Nikola Jokić — 21 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST Lauri Markkanen — 19 PTS, 8 REB Immanuel Quickley — 16 PTS, 9 AST

The stars weren't the story in this one—Chet Holmgren was. With Jokić limited by foul trouble in the third quarter, Holmgren scored 12 straight to swing the game. Jokić shot 8-18 from the field as Portland lost back-to-back games for the first time all year.

Rockets (13–2) def. Warriors (11–5), 114–109

Rockets:

Derrick White — 27 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns — 23 PTS, 11 REB Donte DiVincenzo — 18 PTS Mark Williams — 12 PTS, 13 REB

Warriors:

Pascal Siakam — 28 PTS, 9 REB Luka Dončić — 24 PTS, 8 AST Michael Porter Jr. — 20 PTS Tre Johnson — 15 PTS

Luka never found his rhythm, shooting 9-24 and committing 6 turnovers. Derrick White stole the spotlight, knocking down 5 threes and scoring Houston's final 7 points.

Magic (11–4) def. Pacers (11–5), 118–111

Magic:

Anthony Edwards — 32 PTS Domantas Sabonis — 17 PTS, 16 REB, 8 AST Klay Thompson — 19 PTS Alex Caruso — 14 PTS, 4 STL

Pacers:

Jaylen Brown — 27 PTS Jamal Murray — 24 PTS DeMar DeRozan — 20 PTS Ivica Zubac — 13 PTS, 12 REB

Orlando's defense turned the game in the 4th quarter. Caruso picked off 3 passes in the final 6 minutes, while Anthony Edwards exploded for 14 points in the final quarter.

Timberwolves (12–3) def. Clippers (9–7), 105–97

Timberwolves:

Jaden Ivey — 24 PTS LeBron James — 19 PTS, 10 AST, 7 REB Austin Reaves — 18 PTS Herbert Jones — 15 PTS

Clippers:

Bam Adebayo — 22 PTS, 13 REB Dejounte Murray — 21 PTS Anthony Davis — 17 PTS, 11 REB Christian Braun — 14 PTS

Anthony Davis picked up his 5th foul with 8 minutes left, forcing the Clippers to lean heavily on Bam. Minnesota's bench outscored Los Angeles's bench 34–18. Usually the word "Foul" would have been replaced with the word "Injury."

Spurs (11–5) def. Cavaliers (9–6), 116–107

Spurs:

Brandon Ingram — 29 PTS Giannis Antetokounmpo — 21 PTS, 12 REB Scoot Henderson — 18 PTS, 10 AST Luke Kennard — 16 PTS

Cavaliers:

Speddy Barnes — 26 PTS, 8 REB Bradley Beal — 22 PTS Jalen Suggs — 17 PTS Isaiah Hartenstein — 14 PTS, 11 REB

Giannis struggled offensively and spent much of the second half battling foul trouble, but Brandon Ingram completely carried San Antonio down the stretch to defeat Beal and company, scoring 13 points in the 4th quarter.

Thunder (10–5) def. Bucks (7–8), 112–101

Thunder:

Zach LaVine — 31 PTS Cade Cunningham — 18 PTS, 12 AST Jarrett Allen — 16 PTS, 14 REB Ron Holland — 14 PTS

Bucks:

Shaedon Sharpe — 25 PTS Tyrese Haliburton — 19 PTS, 11 AST Naz Reid — 17 PTS, 10 REB Tre Mann — 13 PTS

Cade couldn't buy a bucket from his overpaid salary, starting 2-11, but controlled the game with his passing. Oklahoma City's defense held Milwaukee to 41% shooting.

Knicks (9–6) def. Hawks (7–8), 117–112

Knicks:

Tyrese Maxey — 33 PTS Devin Vassell — 24 PTS Evan Mobley — 18 PTS, 13 REB Marcus Smart — 14 PTS

Hawks:

Franz Wagner — 28 PTS Darius Garland — 23 PTS, 9 AST Quentin Grimes — 19 PTS Walker Kessler — 12 PTS, 15 REB

The Knicks trailed by 11 entering the fourth quarter, but Maxey scored 17 points in the final quarter to complete the comeback. It's been a recurring factor that the Knicks have made comebacks in most of their games, where they had started most of the quarters by losing. 6 of the Knicks' 9 wins have been 4th quarter comebacks by Maxey.

Jazz (9–6) def. Suns (3–12), 108–102

Jazz:

Malik Monk — 25 PTS Joel Embiid — 22 PTS, 14 REB Jalen Williams — 20 PTS T.J. McConnell — 12 PTS, 9 AST

Suns:

Trae Young — 24 PTS, 10 AST O.G. Anunoby — 20 PTS Bobby Portis Jr. — 16 PTS Dennis Schröder — 15 PTS

Embiid struggled with foul trouble all night, opening the door for Malik Monk to lead Utah in scoring. Phoenix missed its final 6 shots of the game.

Grizzlies (8–7) def. Lakers (4–11), 119–115

Grizzlies:

Zion Williamson — 27 PTS, 10 REB Collin Sexton — 22 PTS Amen Thompson — 16 PTS, 8 AST Brandin Podziemski — 15 PTS

Lakers:

Cooper Flagg — 29 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis — 21 PTS Andrew Wiggins — 17 PTS Jalen Duren — 14 PTS, 13 REB

Cooper Flagg looked like the best player on the floor for stretches, but Zion took over, scoring Memphis's final 8 points.

Raptors (10–5) def. Nets (5–10), 121–109

Raptors:

Jalen Green — 28 PTS Donovan Mitchell — 24 PTS Kawhi Leonard — 18 PTS, 8 REB G.G. Jackson — 15 PTS

Nets:

Devin Booker — 30 PTS Keegan Murray — 19 PTS Jabari Smith Jr. — 16 PTS Reed Sheppard — 14 PTS

The Spider couldn't connect his webs to his net, shooting 8-23, but Jalen Green took over in the second half with 19 points after halftime.

Clippers (10–6) def. Pistons (2–13), 113–99

Clippers:

Dejounte Murray — 26 PTS, 9 AST Anthony Davis — 20 PTS, 12 REB Christian Braun — 18 PTS Bam Adebayo — 15 PTS, 10 REB

Pistons:

Damian Lillard — 28 PTS R.J. Barrett — 22 PTS Deni Avdija — 16 PTS Nicolas Claxton — 11 PTS, 12 REB

AD struggled with his jumper, going just 7-18, but Dejounte Murray carried the offense while Christian Braun added a season-high 18 points.

Mavericks (9–6) def. Heat (2–14), 116–110

Mavericks:

Desmond Bane — 29 PTS Stephen Curry — 22 PTS John Collins — 17 PTS, 11 REB Devin Carter — 14 PTS

Heat:

Brandon Miller — 26 PTS Jared McCain — 22 PTS Rui Hachimura — 17 PTS Robert Williams III — 13 PTS, 12 REB

Steph had an off night, shooting just 6-17, but when you have two great shooters on your team, it doesn't matter if one shoots badly. Bane picked up the slack for Curry, causing Miami to have now lost 5 straight games.

Kings (7–8) def. Pelicans (3–13), 112–105

Kings:

Jayson Tatum — 28 PTS, 9 REB LaMelo Ball — 20 PTS, 11 AST Tari Eason — 18 PTS Clint Capela — 12 PTS, 15 REB

Pelicans:

Alperen Şengün — 23 PTS, 12 REB De'Aaron Fox — 22 PTS Moses Moody — 18 PTS Kevin Huerter — 15 PTS

Tatum scored just eight points through 3 quarters before exploding for 20 in the fourth to save Sacramento from a bad loss.

Hornets (7–8) def. Bulls (7–8), 118–114

Hornets:

Trey Murphy III — 31 PTS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 24 PTS, 9 AST Julius Randle — 20 PTS, 11 REB Duncan Robinson — 16 PTS

Bulls:

Paolo Banchero — 30 PTS Jalen Johnson — 23 PTS Bilal Coulibaly — 16 PTS Onyeka Okongwu — 14 PTS, 10 REB

Trigga stole the show as he always does, drilling 7 threes while SGA struggled from deep (1-8), having 19 of his points come from the fucking foul line. Chicago has now lost 3 of its last 4 games.

Wizards (3–12) def. Celtics (3–12), 114–111

Wizards:

Kevin Durant — 29 PTS Jalen Brunson — 25 PTS, 8 AST Cameron Thomas — 22 PTS Alex Sarr — 13 PTS, 11 REB

Celtics:

Kyrie Irving — 27 PTS James Harden — 19 PTS, 10 AST Josh Hart — 18 PTS Rudy Gobert — 12 PTS, 14 REB

Durant scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning jumper with 12 seconds left, proving that the Wizards' GM to trade for him was a good one. Boston's struggles continue as the Celtics fall to 3–12.

Trail Blazers (12–3) def. Thunder (10–5), 112–106

Trail Blazers:

Lauri Markkanen — 26 PTS, 8 REB Anfernee Simons — 22 PTS Nikola Jokić — 19 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST Immanuel Quickley — 18 PTS, 7 AST

Thunder:

Cade Cunningham — 27 PTS, 9 AST Zach LaVine — 24 PTS Jarrett Allen — 14 PTS, 13 REB Jaden McDaniels — 12 PTS

Jokić spent most of the 3rd quarter in foul trouble, and Markkanen carried Portland offensively. Cade had a chance to tie the game late, but bricked a 3.

Rockets (13–2) def. Mavericks (9–6), 118–109

Rockets:

Karl-Anthony Towns — 29 PTS, 10 REB Derrick White — 21 PTS Ayooo dood — 18 PTS Mark Williams — 13 PTS, 11 REB

Mavericks:

Stephen Curry — 25 PTS Desmond Bane — 23 PTS John Collins — 19 PTS, 8 REB Devin Carter — 14 PTS

Curry shot just 4-13 from deep, while Houston's defense forced 17 Dallas turnovers. Ayooo gave the Rockets a huge spark in transition. The Rockets have now reached a double digit game winning streak.

Magic (11–4) def. Bulls (7–8), 115–102

Magic:

Anthony Edwards — 28 PTS Domantas Sabonis — 16 PTS, 14 REB, 9 AST Dylan Harper — 19 PTS Alex Caruso — 12 PTS, 4 STL

Bulls:

Paolo Banchero — 24 PTS Jalen Johnson — 20 PTS Bilal Coulibaly — 15 PTS Sam Hauser — 14 PTS

Anthony Edwards went for 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while the Saboner came one assist short of a triple-double.

Pacers (11–5) def. Knicks (9–6), 109–104

Pacers:

Jaylen Brown — 27 PTS Jamal Murray — 21 PTS, 8 AST DeMar DeRozan — 18 PTS Ivica Zubac — 12 PTS, 15 REB

Knicks:

Tyrese Maxey — 26 PTS Evan Mobley — 19 PTS, 11 REB Norman Powell — 18 PTS Marcus Smart — 11 PTS, 7 AST

The Knicks shot just 6-28 from three. Indiana controlled the glass all night behind Zubac.

Warriors (11–5) def. Suns (3–12), 124–111

Warriors:

Luka Dončić — 28 PTS, 9 AST Pascal Siakam — 25 PTS Michael Porter Jr. — 18 PTS Tre Johnson — 16 PTS

Suns:

Trae Young — 27 PTS, 11 AST O.G. Anunoby — 22 PTS Dennis Schröder — 16 PTS Bobby Portis Jr. — 14 PTS

Phoenix actually led at halftime, but Golden State outscored them 38–21 in the third quarter.

76ers (13–2) def. Celtics (3–12), 117–100

76ers:

Chet Holmgren — 24 PTS, 10 REB Victor Wembanyama — 22 PTS, 11 REB, 5 BLK Stephon Castle — 17 PTS Andrew Nembhard — 15 PTS

Celtics:

Kyrie Irving — 24 PTS Josh Hart — 12 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST James Harden — 14 PTS, 9 AST Rudy Gobert — 11 PTS, 13 REB

"Fear-the-Beard" became "Fear-the-Pubes" tonight, while Josh Hart nearly recorded a triple-double despite the loss.

Raptors (10–5) def. Bucks (7–8), 110–105

Raptors:

Donovan Mitchell — 29 PTS Jalen Green — 21 PTS Kawhi Leonard — 17 PTS, 8 REB Ausar Thompson — 10 PTS, 11 REB

Bucks:

Tyrese Haliburton — 23 PTS, 12 AST Shaedon Sharpe — 22 PTS Naz Reid — 18 PTS Tre Mann — 13 PTS

Kawhi shot 6-18 this game, but Toronto's defense held Milwaukee scoreless for nearly four minutes in the fourth quarter.

Timberwolves (12–3) def. Nets (5–10), 107–101

Timberwolves:

Austin Reaves — 23 PTS LeBum James — 18 PTS, 9 AST, 8 REB Jaden Ivey — 19 PTS Herbert Jones — 14 PTS

Nets:

Devin Booker — 31 PTS Keegan Murray — 17 PTS Cameron Johnson — 15 PTS Reed Sheppard — 13 PTS

LeBum scored only four points in the 2nd half, but Austin Reaves sealed it by scoring 8 points in the final 5 minutes.

Clippers (10–6) def. Hornets (7–8), 108–99

Clippers:

Anthony Davis — 24 PTS, 15 REB Dejounte Murray — 20 PTS, 7 AST Bam Adebayo — 16 PTS, 11 REB Christian Braun — 14 PTS

Hornets:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 28 PTS Julius Randle — 18 PTS, 10 REB Trey Murphy III — 16 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr. — 14 PTS

The Clippers dominated the boards, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds.

Jazz (9–6) def. Pistons (2–13), 114–103

Jazz:

Joel Embiid — 27 PTS, 12 REB Jalen Williams — 24 PTS Malik Monk — 18 PTS T.J. McConnell — 10 PTS, 10 AST

Pistons:

Damian Lillard — 25 PTS R.J. Barrett — 21 PTS Nicolas Claxton — 12 PTS, 11 REB Deni Avdija — 11 PTS

Detroit cut the lead to 4 late in the 4th, but Malik Monk buried consecutive threes to end the comeback.

Grizzlies (8–7) def. Pelicans (3–13), 113–108

Grizzlies:

Zion Williamson — 24 PTS, 11 REB Amen Thompson — 18 PTS, 9 AST Brandin Podziemski — 17 PTS Dereck Lively II — 14 PTS, 12 REB

Pelicans:

Alperen Şengün — 26 PTS, 13 REB De'Aaron Fox — 24 PTS Moses Moody — 16 PTS Kevin Huerter — 15 PTS

Memphis survived despite Zion shooting a rare 8-20. Thompson controlled the tempo all night.

Kings (7–8) def. Heat (2–14), 118–110

Kings:

Jayson Tatum — 31 PTS LaMelo Ball — 18 PTS, 12 AST Tari Eason — 16 PTS Clint Capela — 14 PTS, 13 REB

Heat:

Brandon Miller — 24 PTS Jared McCain — 20 PTS Rui Hachimura — 18 PTS Robert Williams III — 12 PTS, 10 REB

Miami led by 9 in the 2nd quarter, but Tatum did Tatum things and scored 17 2nd-half points.

Cavaliers (9–6) def. Lakers (4–11), 111–107

Cavaliers:

Stupid Barnes — 22 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST Jalen Suggs — 20 PTS Bradley Beal — 13 PTS Kon Knueppel — 12 PTS

Lakers:

Cooper Flagg — 26 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis — 19 PTS Mikal Bridges — 18 PTS Andrew Wiggins — 15 PTS

Beal struggled from the field, shooting 5-15, but Cleveland got major contributions from its bench.

Spurs (11–5) def. Wizards (3–12), 119–112

Spurs:

Giannis Antetokounmpo — 26 PTS, 13 REB Brandon Ingram — 24 PTS Scoot Henderson — 17 PTS, 8 AST Luke Kennard — 15 PTS

Wizards:

Kevin Durant — 27 PTS Jalen Brunson — 24 PTS Cameron Thomas — 20 PTS Alex Sarr — 14 PTS, 10 REB

San Antonio shot 17-38 from 3, with Kennard hitting 5 of them.

Hawks (7–8) def. Nuggets (1–13), 106–101

Hawks:

Franz Wagner — 25 PTS Darius Garland — 21 PTS, 10 AST Quentin Grimes — 17 PTS Walker Kessler — 12 PTS, 14 REB

Nuggets:

Ja Morant — 23 PTS, 8 AST Tyler Herro — 21 PTS Fred VanVleet — 15 PTS Derik Queen — 13 PTS

Denver's offense went cold in the fourth quarter, scoring just 17 points over the final 12 minutes. Soon, Gun-Gun won't have any teammates left. Or bullets.

76ers (14–2) def. Bulls (7–9), 108–99

76ers:

Victor Wembanyama — 24 PTS, 11 REB, 4 BLK Chet Holmgren — 20 PTS, 8 REB Stephon Castle — 16 PTS, 6 AST Jordan Clarkson — 14 PTS

Bulls:

Paolo Banchero — 27 PTS, 9 REB Jalen Johnson — 18 PTS Bilal Coulibaly — 15 PTS Onyeka Okongwu — 12 PTS, 10 REB

Philadelphia shot just 9-34 from three, permanently damaging their square button while their X button remained in pristine condition. Wembanyama picked up his 4th foul midway through the 3rd quarter, and Clarkson provided a big spark off the bench.

Magic (12–4) def. Celtics (3–13), 116–104

Magic:

Anthony Edwards — 30 PTS Domantas Sabonis — 18 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST Klay Thompson — 17 PTS Alex Caruso — 15 PTS

Celtics:

Kyrie Irving — 26 PTS Josh Hart — 13 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST James Harden — 16 PTS, 8 AST Rudy Gobert — 10 PTS, 14 REB

Boston trailed by just two entering the fourth quarter, but Orlando closed the game on a 19–9 run. Hart did a little bit of everything, while "Fear-the-Peachfuzz" struggled from deep again, shooting 2-10.

Rockets (14–2) def. Thunder (10–6), 111–106

Rockets:

Karl-Anthony Towns — 26 PTS, 12 REB Derrick White — 22 PTS Tyus Jones — 15 PTS, 7 AST Mark Williams — 14 PTS, 11 REB

Thunder:

Cade Cunningham — 24 PTS, 10 AST Zach LaVine — 22 PTS Ron Holland — 16 PTS Jarrett Allen — 13 PTS, 12 REB

Cade and LaVine combined for 46 points, but Oklahoma City committed 18 turnovers. Houston's bench outscored the Thunder's bench 37–20.

Trail Blazers (13–3) def. Lakers (4–12), 115–108

Trail Blazers:

Anfernee Simons — 27 PTS Nikola Jokić — 20 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST Lauri Markkanen — 18 PTS V.J. Edgecombe — 15 PTS

Lakers:

Cooper Flagg — 28 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis — 22 PTS Mikal Bridges — 17 PTS Jalen Duren — 12 PTS, 11 REB

Portland got huge contributions from Simons and the Edging dude. Flagg scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to keep Los Angeles alive, while Duren continues to play like Playoffs Duren.

Timberwolves (13–3) def. Cavaliers (10–6), 104–100

Timberwolves:

Jaden Ivey — 25 PTS Austin Reaves — 21 PTS LeBron James — 17 PTS, 9 AST, 7 REB Herbert Jones — 13 PTS

Cavaliers:

Speddy Barnes — 24 PTS, 10 REB Jalen Suggs — 19 PTS Bradley Beal — 11 PTS Isaiah Hartenstein — 10 PTS, 15 REB

Minnesota held Cleveland scoreless for nearly 4 minutes late in the fourth quarter. Beal shot just 4-13, while Ivey led the offense in crunch time.

Warriors (12–5) def. Pelicans (3–14), 121–110

Warriors:

Luka Dončić — 26 PTS, 10 AST Pascal Siakam — 24 PTS Michael Porter Jr. — 19 PTS Isaiah Collier — 15 PTS

Pelicans:

De'Aaron Fox — 27 PTS Alperen Şengün — 22 PTS, 12 REB Moses Moody — 17 PTS Kevin Huerter — 13 PTS

Golden State's offense hummed despite Luka shooting just 8-21. Siakam scored 11 points in the third quarter to bring the game home.

Pacers (12–5) def. Heat (2–15), 112–103

Pacers:

Jamal Murray — 25 PTS Jaylen Brown — 22 PTS DeMar DeRozan — 18 PTS Coby White — 15 PTS

Heat:

Brandon Miller — 24 PTS Jared McCain — 21 PTS Rui Hachimura — 17 PTS Zaccharie Risacher — 13 PTS

Miami led by seven in the second quarter, but Indiana's veteran backcourt took over in the second half.

Clippers (11–6) def. Nets (5–11), 109–102

Clippers:

Dejounte Murray — 23 PTS, 8 AST Anthony Davis — 21 PTS, 14 REB Bam Adebayo — 18 PTS, 10 REB Christian Braun — 16 PTS

Nets:

Devin Booker — 29 PTS Keegan Murray — 18 PTS Cameron Johnson — 15 PTS Reed Sheppard — 12 PTS

Anthony Davis was limited to 31 minutes because of foul trouble, but Dejounte controlled the pace late.

Jazz (10–6) def. Wizards (3–13), 118–112

Jazz:

Jalen Williams — 28 PTS Joel Embiid — 23 PTS, 12 REB Malik Monk — 20 PTS T.J. McConnell — 11 PTS, 11 AST

Wizards:

Kevin Durant — 31 PTS Jalen Brunson — 22 PTS Paul George — 16 PTS Alex Sarr — 14 PTS

Embiid had one of his rougher shooting nights (7-19), but Jalen Williams FINALLY did something and scored 15 second-half points.

Raptors (11–5) def. Hornets (7–9), 107–101

Raptors:

Kawhi Leonard — 24 PTS, 8 REB Donovan Mitchell — 22 PTS Jalen Green — 19 PTS Wendell Carter Jr. — 12 PTS, 11 REB

Hornets:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 29 PTS Trey Murphy III — 21 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr. — 17 PTS Julius Randle — 15 PTS

Toronto's defense held Charlotte to 18 points in the fourth quarter. Kawhi scored eight straight midway through the period.

Knicks (9–7) def. Suns (3–13), 114–107

Knicks:

Tyrese Maxey — 29 PTS Evan Mobley — 20 PTS, 12 REB Norman Powell — 18 PTS Jerami Grant — 16 PTS

Suns:

Trae Young — 30 PTS, 9 AST O.G. Anunoby — 19 PTS Bobby Portis Jr. — 16 PTS Dennis Schröder — 14 PTS

Phoenix erased a 15-point deficit in the third quarter, but Maxey buried two late threes to put the game away.

Spurs (12–5) def. Pistons (2–14), 117–105

Spurs:

Giannis Antetokounmpo — 28 PTS, 12 REB Brandon Ingram — 23 PTS Scoot Henderson — 16 PTS, 9 AST Luke Kennard — 15 PTS

Pistons:

Damian Lillard — 26 PTS R.J. Barrett — 22 PTS Santi Aldama — 14 PTS Zach Edey — 13 PTS, 10 REB

Detroit stayed close for most of the night, but Giannis took over in the fourth quarter.

Grizzlies (9–7) def. Bucks (7–9), 113–109

Grizzlies:

Zion Williamson — 25 PTS, 9 REB Collin Sexton — 20 PTS Amen Thompson — 17 PTS, 8 AST Brandin Podziemski — 16 PTS

Bucks:

Shaedon Sharpe — 27 PTS Tyrese Haliburton — 18 PTS, 11 AST Naz Reid — 17 PTS Tre Mann — 15 PTS

Zion picked up five fouls and sat most of the fourth, but Sexton scored nine straight points to close the game.

Kings (8–8) def. Hawks (8–8), 110–106

Kings:

Jayson Tatum — 26 PTS, 10 REB LaMelo Ball — 20 PTS, 10 AST Tari Eason — 18 PTS Tre Jones — 14 PTS

Hawks:

Franz Wagner — 24 PTS Darius Garland — 22 PTS, 9 AST Buddy Hield — 16 PTS Walker Kessler — 11 PTS, 14 REB

Tatum struggled for much of the night, but scored seven points in the final two minutes.

Mavericks (9–7) def. Nuggets (1–14), 120–108

Mavericks:

Stephen Curry — 31 PTS Desmond Bane — 25 PTS John Collins — 17 PTS, 9 REB Devin Carter — 13 PTS

Nuggets:

Ja Morant — 28 PTS Tyler Herro — 24 PTS Fred VanVleet — 16 PTS Mitchell Robinson — 12 PTS, 12 REB

Denver cut the lead to six in the fourth quarter, but Curry answered with back-to-back threes to seal it.

Rockets: 15-2 76ers: 15-2 Trailblazers: 14-3 Timberwolves: 14-3 Magic: 13-4 Pacers: 13-5 Warriors: 13-5 Spurs: 13-5 Raptors: 12-5 Clippers: 12-6 Jazz: 11-6 Knicks: 10-7 Thunder: 10-7 Cavaliers: 10-7 Grizzlies: 10-7 Mavericks: 10-7 Kings: 9-8 Hawks: 8-9 Bucks: 7-10 Bulls: 7-10 Hornets: 7-10 Nets: 5-12 Lakers: 4-13 Celtics: 3-14 Suns: 3-14 Wizards: 3-14 Pelicans: 3-15 Pistons: 2-15 Heat: 2-16 Nuggets: 1-15