76ers (6-0) def. Warriors (4-3), 118-113
76ers:
Victor Wembanyama: 32 PTS, 16 REB, 7 BLK Stephon Castle: 21 PTS, 9 AST
Warriors:
Luka Dončić: 39 PTS, 12 AST
Philly's new twin-tower-plus-Turner rotation swallows up the paint.
Trail Blazers (6-0) def. Spurs (4-2), 129-124 (OT)
Trailblazers:
Nikola Jokić: 30 PTS, 20 REB, 14 AST Lauri Markkanen: 29 PTS
Spurs:
Giannis: 40 PTS, 15 REB
Two powerhouse teams go at it, but the Spurs' GM's team falls just short again.
Magic (5-1) def. Hornets (3-3), 122-119
Magic:
Anthony Edwards: 43 PTS Sabonis: 18 PTS, 17 REB, 11 AST
Hornets:
SGA: 37 PTS
Despite the recent changes to the roster, the Hornets lose another game, now putting them at an even .500.
Rockets (5-1) def. Mavericks (3-3), 127-121
Rockets:
Kevin Durant: 38 PTS
Mavericks:
Brandon Miller: 27 PTS Stephen Curry: 41 PTS
Durant brings Curry down again.
Raptors (4-2) def. Suns (1-5), 117-114
Raptors:
Donovan Mitchell: 35 PTS Kawhi Leonard: 28 PTS
Suns:
Trae Young: 29 PTS, 14 AST
These two teams recently made a blockbuster trade with each other, sending Mitchell to the Raptors for Trae Young and a few draft picks. It looks like Mitchell prefers the colder weather.
Timberwolves (5-1) def. Thunder (4-3), 120-116
Timberwolves:
LeBron James: 28 PTS, 13 AST Austin Reaves: 30 PTS
Thunder:
Cade Cunningham: 33 PTS
Lebum and Reaves carry the Timberwolves to their fifth victory.
Cavaliers def. Knicks, 111-109
Cavaliers:
Speddy Barnes: 26 PTS, 12 REB, 9 AST Bradley Beal: 24 PTS
Knicks:
Tyrese Maxey: 34 PTS
Beal continues to average nearly 25 points a night.
Celtics def. Bucks, 118-112
Celtics:
Kyrie Irving: 34 PTS James Harden: 25 PTS, 13 AST
Bucks:
Haliburton: 29 PTS, 14 AST
Another Celtics game with Irving averaging in the 30's and Harden averaging in the 20's.
Grizzlies (3-3) def. Pelicans (0-6), 120-110
Grizzlies:
Zion Williamson: 36 PTS Amen Thompson: 21 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST
Pelicans:
De'Aaron Fox: 31 PTS
Who would've thought Zion would blossom into such a superstar?
Hawks def. Nets, 116-111
Hawks:
Franz Wagner: 31 PTS Garland: 25 PTS, 12 AST
Nets:
Devin Booker: 38 PTS
Two All-Stars prove a better match than the Superstar.
Pacers (4-2) def. Nuggets (1-5), 119-117
Pacers:
Jaylen Brown: 33 PTS Jamal Murray: 27 PTS
Nuggets:
Ja Morant: 35 PTS
The more experienced and talented team does almost always win.
Lakers (2-4) def. Pistons (1-5), 115-108
Lakers:
Cooper Flagg: 31 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis: 22 PTS
Pistons:
Damian Lillard: 32 PTS
One team gets upgraded from garbage to shiny garbage here. Nevertheless, shiny garbage is still garbage.
Bulls (4-2) def. Heat (0-6), 121-113
Bulls:
Paolo Banchero: 34 PTS Jalen Johnson: 25 PTS
Heat:
Karl-Anthony Towns: 30 PTS
The Heat's GM continues to go steady with this roster. Does he really think this team has a chance?
Clippers (3-3) def. Wizards (2-4), 124-118
Clippers:
Anthony Davis: 35 PTS, 16 REB Jalen Green: 28 PTS
Wizards:
Brunson: 31 PTS
A superstar and an All-Star are better than just one Superstar.
Warriors (5–3) def. Kings (2–4), 131-122
Luka and Tatum put on an offensive masterpiece, but Golden State's depth wins out.
Warriors:
Luka Dončić: 45 PTS, 13 AST, 10 REB Pascal Siakam: 24 PTS, 9 REB Michael Porter Jr.: 21 PTS Tre Johnson: 18 PTS off the bench Isaiah Collier: 11 AST
Kings: Jayson Tatum: 41 PTS, 8 REB LaMelo Ball: 24 PTS, 14 AST Tari Eason: 17 PTS Clint Capela: 14 REB
The Kings led by seven at halftime, but Luka exploded for 19 third-quarter points, including five consecutive threes. Golden State finished the night shooting 22-for-46 from deep.
76ers (7–0) def. Hornets (3–4), 121-109
Philadelphia's defense overwhelms Charlotte.
76ers: Victor Wembanyama: 35 PTS, 17 REB, 8 BLK Chet Holmgren: 22 PTS, 12 REB Stephon Castle: 19 PTS, 10 AST Jrue Holiday: 16 PTS, 8 AST Myles Turner: 15 PTS, 4 BLK
Hornets: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr.: 24 PTS Julius Randle: 18 PTS, 11 REB Trey Murphy III: 17 PTS
Charlotte shot just 39% from the field as the Wembanyama-Holmgren-Turner trio combined for 14 blocks.
Trail Blazers (7–0) def. Jazz (3–2), 125-117
Jokić continues his MVP campaign.
Portland: Nikola Jokić: 28 PTS, 19 REB, 17 AST Lauri Markkanen: 31 PTS Immanuel Quickley: 23 PTS, 9 AST Anfernee Simons: 19 PTS Daniel Gafford: 12 PTS, 10 REB
Utah: Joel Embiid: 37 PTS, 15 REB Jalen Williams: 27 PTS Malik Monk: 20 PTS Miles Bridges: 16 PTS
The game was tied at 101 with seven minutes left before Portland closed on a 24–16 run led by Quickley and Markkanen.
Magic (6–1) def. Raptors (4–3), 118-115
Anthony Edwards takes over late.
Orlando: Anthony Edwards: 39 PTS, 7 REB Domantas Sabonis: 22 PTS, 18 REB, 10 AST Klay Thompson: 20 PTS Dylan Harper: 16 PTS
Toronto: Donovan Mitchell: 34 PTS Kawhi Leonard: 28 PTS Aaron Gordon: 18 PTS Wendell Carter Jr.: 14 PTS, 11 REB
Down by six entering the fourth quarter, Edwards scored 15 points in the final period, including the go-ahead three with 48 seconds remaining.
Spurs (5–2) def. Rockets (5–2), 123-120
Giannis survives Kevin Durant's late barrage.
Spurs:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 37 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST Brandon Ingram: 29 PTS Scoot Henderson: 18 PTS, 12 AST Luke Kennard: 16 PTS
Rockets: Kevin Durant: 40 PTS Brandon Miller: 26 PTS Derrick White: 21 PTS Mark Williams: 16 PTS, 13 REB
Durant hit a three to tie the game with 15 seconds left, but Giannis answered with a coast-to-coast layup at the buzzer.
Thunder (5–3) def. Mavericks (3–4), 114-110
Cade Cunningham shines under pressure.
Thunder: Cade Cunningham: 30 PTS, 11 AST Zach LaVine: 25 PTS Jarrett Allen: 17 PTS, 16 REB Jaden McDaniels: 18 PTS
Mavericks: Stephen Curry: 36 PTS Desmond Bane: 28 PTS John Collins: 19 PTS, 11 REB
Oklahoma City held Dallas scoreless for the final 2:34, fueled by Allen's rim protection.
Timberwolves (6–1) vs Suns (1–6), 119-112
LeBron records his first triple-double of Week 3.
Timberwolves:
LeBron James: 26 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST Austin Reaves: 29 PTS Jaden Ivey: 22 PTS Josh Giddey: 14 PTS, 9 AST
Suns:
Trae Young: 32 PTS, 15 AST O.G. Anunoby: 22 PTS Bobby Portis Jr.: 18 PTS, 10 REB Game Story
Minnesota outscored Phoenix 35–22 in the fourth quarter.
Knicks (4–3) def. Celtics (2–5), 117-111
Maxey wins the battle of star guards.
Knicks:
Tyrese Maxey: 38 PTS, 7 AST Evan Mobley: 24 PTS, 14 REB Jordan Poole: 19 PTS Marcus Smart: 15 PTS
Celtics: Kyrie Irving: 35 PTS James Harden: 26 PTS, 12 AST Rudy Gobert: 16 REB
Maxey scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes to put the game away.
Bucks (3–4) def. Nets (2–6), 116-109
Haliburton orchestrates Milwaukee's offense to perfection.
Bucks:
Tyrese Haliburton: 24 PTS, 18 AST Shaedon Sharpe: 27 PTS Naz Reid: 22 PTS Jaxson Hayes: 13 REB
Nets: Devin Booker: 36 PTS Keegan Murray: 21 PTS Jabari Smith Jr.: 18 PTS, 11 REB
Milwaukee assisted on 34 of its 43 field goals, carving up Brooklyn's defense all night.
Cavaliers (5–2) def. Hawks (4–3), 112-108
Cavaliers:
Speddy Barnes: 28 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST Bradley Beal: 24 PTS Jalen Suggs: 19 PTS Isaiah Hartenstein: 15 REB
Hawks: Franz Wagner: 30 PTS Darius Garland: 25 PTS, 11 AST Walker Kessler: 15 PTS, 16 REB, 4 BLK
The Hawks cut a 14-point deficit to two, but Barnes hit a step-back jumper with 37 seconds left to ice the game.
Kings (3–4) def. Nuggets (1–6), 126-121
Tatum and LaMelo overpower Denver late.
Kings:
Jayson Tatum: 41 PTS, 9 REB LaMelo Ball: 25 PTS, 13 AST Tari Eason: 18 PTS Clint Capela: 15 REB
Nuggets:
Ja Morant: 34 PTS, 12 AST Tyler Herro: 29 PTS Fred VanVleet: 16 PTS Mitchell Robinson: 14 REB
Both teams put on a show tonight, but one team was the Hero, and one team was the Villain.
76ers (8–0) def. Thunder (5–4), 116-108
Victor Wembanyama proves too much for Oklahoma City's frontcourt.
Philadelphia:
Victor Wembanyama: 34 PTS, 18 REB, 6 BLK Chet Holmgren: 24 PTS, 11 REB Stephon Castle: 20 PTS, 8 AST Jrue Holiday: 14 PTS, 9 AST
Oklahoma City:
Cade Cunningham: 31 PTS, 10 AST Zach LaVine: 24 PTS Jarrett Allen: 17 PTS, 14 REB
Wemby and Chet combine for 10 blocks.
Warriors (6–3) def. Clippers (3–4), 128-122
Luka wins another shootout.
Golden State:
Luka Dončić: 43 PTS, 14 AST Pascal Siakam: 26 PTS Michael Porter Jr.: 22 PTS
Clippers:
Anthony Davis: 33 PTS, 15 REB Jalen Green: 31 PTS Bam Adebayo: 21 PTS
Nothing short of an interesting match. _
Trail Blazers (8–0) def. Timberwolves (6–2), 124-119
The battle of the West heavyweights goes to Portland.
Portland:
Nikola Jokić: 32 PTS, 18 REB, 15 AST Lauri Markkanen: 28 PTS Anfernee Simons: 24 PTS
Minnesota:
LeBron James: 29 PTS, 11 AST Austin Reaves: 31 PTS Josh Giddey: 16 PTS, 10 REB
The Trailblazers make clowns out of yet another team. _
Magic (7–1) def. Bulls (4–3), 121-117
Anthony Edwards keeps Orlando rolling.
Orlando:
Anthony Edwards: 40 PTS Domantas Sabonis: 19 PTS, 17 REB, 11 AST Klay Thompson: 19 PTS
Chicago:
Paolo Banchero: 36 PTS Jalen Johnson: 24 PTS Onyeka Okongwu: 15 REB
The Bulls' disgruntled mesh of Powerforwards continues to bite them in the butt.
Spurs (6–2) def. Lakers (2–5), 126-115
Giannis dominates the paint.
San Antonio:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 39 PTS, 16 REB Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS Scoot Henderson: 18 PTS, 10 AST
Lakers:
Cooper Flagg: 29 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis: 24 PTS
The Lakers' GM hasn't made a single transaction except for signing Deandre Ayton. He must think this is real life, where the NBA rigs the league every year so that the Lakers can go to the playoffs. At this rate, the only place the Lakers are going to is China.
Rockets (6–2) def. Suns (1–7), 132-120
KD gets revenge against Trae's new squad.
Houston:
Kevin Durant: 41 PTS Brandon Miller: 25 PTS Derrick White: 19 PTS
Phoenix:
Trae Young: 30 PTS, 16 AST O.G. Anunoby: 22 PTS
Trae continues to put on his usual show.
Raptors (5–3) def. Celtics (2–6), 113-107
Donovan Mitchell closes it out.
Toronto:
Donovan Mitchell: 37 PTS Kawhi Leonard: 24 PTS Aaron Gordon: 18 PTS
Boston:
Kyrie Irving: 34 PTS James Harden: 25 PTS, 11 AST
Boston may have to consider a blockbuster soon...
Hawks (5–3) def. Heat (0–7), 119-110
Atlanta's offense catches fire.
Hawks:
Franz Wagner: 33 PTS Darius Garland: 24 PTS, 12 AST Buddy Hield: 21 PTS
Miami:
Karl-Anthony Towns: 30 PTS, 14 REB Cameron Thomas: 25 PTS
KAT might have to take a break after losing seven in a row...🍫Take a break! Have a Kit-KAT🍫
Cavaliers (6–2) def. Bucks (3–5), 118-114
Speddy Barnes continues his All-Star dreams.
Cleveland:
Speddy Barnes: 30 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST Bradley Beal: 25 PTS Jalen Suggs: 20 PTS
Milwaukee:
Tyrese Haliburton: 26 PTS, 15 AST Shaedon Sharpe: 28 PTS
The Bucks may not have this season to look forward to, but what they can look forward to...is Kyle Kuzma becoming a free agent!!!
Knicks (5–3) def. Pacers (4–3), 120-116
Maxey wins another duel.
New York:
Tyrese Maxey: 36 PTS Evan Mobley: 23 PTS, 15 REB Devin Vassell: 20 PTS
Indiana:
Jaylen Brown: 31 PTS Jamal Murray: 28 PTS
The Pacers may have to make a few more trades to compete with their conference rivals...
Grizzlies (4–3) def. Pistons (1–6), 123-112
Zion absolutely bulldozes Detroit.
Memphis:
Zion Williamson: 38 PTS, 12 REB Amen Thompson: 19 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST Brandin Podziemski: 18 PTS
Detroit:
Damian Lillard: 35 PTS R.J. Barrett: 23 PTS
Although the Grizzlies continue to have their frontcourt duo of Zion and Amen doing great things, it won't be enough to win the championship. What will the Grizzlies' GM do next?
Nets (3–6) def. Pelicans (0–7), 125-118
Booker explodes.
Brooklyn:
Devin Booker: 44 PTS Keegan Murray: 24 PTS Jabari Smith Jr.: 20 PTS
New Orleans:
De'Aaron Fox: 32 PTS Alperen Şengün: 28 PTS, 13 REB
Usually when a team has a solid roster and still loses games, it's an issue with the front office, not the team.
Thunder (6–4) def. Wizards (2–5), 118-109
Cade Cunningham dominates the fourth quarter to put away Washington.
Oklahoma City:
Cade Cunningham: 34 PTS, 12 AST, 8 REB Zach LaVine: 26 PTS Jarrett Allen: 18 PTS, 15 REB Jaden McDaniels: 16 PTS Ron Holland: 12 PTS
Washington: Jalen Brunson: 31 PTS, 9 AST Paul George: 24 PTS Alex Sarr: 17 PTS, 10 REB, 4 BLK Dillon Brooks: 14 PTS
The Wizards led 87–84 entering the fourth, but Cade scored 14 points in the final frame as OKC closed on a 34–22 run.
Warriors (7–3) def. Mavericks (3–5), 130-123
Luka and Curry put on an offensive clinic.
Golden State:
Luka Dončić: 46 PTS, 12 AST, 11 REB Pascal Siakam: 27 PTS Michael Porter Jr.: 20 PTS Tre Johnson: 19 PTS
Dallas: Stephen Curry: 39 PTS Desmond Bane: 30 PTS John Collins: 18 PTS, 10 REB
Dallas led by nine midway through the third quarter, but Luka erupted for 21 second-half points, including three straight step-back threes.
76ers (9–0) def. Magic (7–2), 124-116
The battle of unbeaten giants goes Philadelphia's way.
Philadelphia:
Victor Wembanyama: 37 PTS, 18 REB, 7 BLK Chet Holmgren: 24 PTS, 12 REB Stephon Castle: 22 PTS, 9 AST Jrue Holiday: 14 PTS, 10 AST Myles Turner: 16 PTS, 8 REB
Orlando:
Anthony Edwards: 35 PTS Domantas Sabonis: 22 PTS, 17 REB, 10 AST Klay Thompson: 20 PTS Dylan Harper: 18 PTS
The Magic cut the lead to three with four minutes left, but Wembanyama answered with back-to-back blocks and a three-pointer to seal it.
Trail Blazers (9–0) def. Kings (3–5), 127-121
Jokić continues his historic start.
Portland:
Nikola Jokić: 29 PTS, 21 REB, 13 AST Lauri Markkanen: 30 PTS Immanuel Quickley: 24 PTS, 10 AST Anfernee Simons: 18 PTS
Sacramento:
Jayson Tatum: 38 PTS LaMelo Ball: 25 PTS, 14 AST Tari Eason: 19 PTS
The Kings led by five entering the fourth quarter, but Portland ripped off a 16–2 run fueled by Quickley and Markkanen.
Hornets (4–4) def. Bulls (4–4), 115-112
SGA takes over late.
Charlotte:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 40 PTS, 8 AST Jaren Jackson Jr.: 24 PTS, 5 BLK Julius Randle: 20 PTS, 11 REB Trey Murphy III: 17 PTS
Chicago:
Paolo Banchero: 33 PTS, 10 REB Jalen Johnson: 25 PTS Peyton Watson: 18 PTS
Trailing by six with four minutes left, Charlotte closed the game on a 13–4 run, capped by an SGA pull-up jumper with 18 seconds remaining.
Clippers (4–4) vs Lakers (2–6), 121-113
Anthony Davis punishes his former team.
Clippers:
Anthony Davis: 36 PTS, 17 REB Jalen Green: 29 PTS Bam Adebayo: 22 PTS, 14 REB Dejounte Murray: 16 PTS, 9 AST
Lakers:
Cooper Flagg: 28 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis: 25 PTS Mikal Bridges: 21 PTS Andrew Wiggins: 17 PTS
The Clippers outrebounded the Lakers 56–38, with AD and Bam dominating inside all night.
Timberwolves (7–2) def. Nuggets (1–7), 118-114
LeBron and Reaves close it out.
Minnesota:
LeBron James: 27 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST Austin Reaves: 32 PTS Josh Giddey: 18 PTS, 10 AST Jaden Ivey: 19 PTS
Denver:
Ja Morant: 33 PTS Tyler Herro: 28 PTS Fred VanVleet: 17 PTS Mitchell Robinson: 16 REB
Denver had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but Ja Morant's contested three rattled out.
Rockets (7–2) def. Spurs (6–3), 120-118
Kevin Durant spoils Giannis' huge night.
Houston:
Kevin Durant: 35 PTS, 9 REB Brandon Miller: 27 PTS Derrick White: 18 PTS Mark Williams: 16 PTS, 15 REB
San Antonio: Giannis Antetokounmpo: 38 PTS, 14 REB Brandon Ingram: 28 PTS Scoot Henderson: 20 PTS, 11 AST
With eight seconds left, Durant buried a contested mid-range jumper over Giannis to win it.
Jazz (4–2) def. Pistons (1–8), 109–104
Grizzlies:
Joel Embiid: 24 PTS, 14 REB Malik Monk: 27 PTS Jalen Williams: 19 PTS T.J. McConnell: 11 AST
Pistons:
Damian Lillard: 21 PTS (7/22 FG) R.J. Barrett: 24 PTS Zach Edey: 18 PTS, 16 REB
Embiid struggled offensively, but Malik Monk caught fire with six threes.
Pelicans (1–7) def. Heat (0–9), 118–110
Pelicans:
Alperen Şengün: 31 PTS, 15 REB De'Aaron Fox: 22 PTS, 11 AST Moses Moody: 21 PTS
Heat:
Karl-Anthony Towns: 17 PTS, 9 REB Cameron Thomas: 29 PTS Jared McCain: 18 PTS
New Orleans finally gets its first win as Sengün dominates inside.
Clippers (5–4) def. Wizards (2–6), 112–107
Clippers:
Bam Adebayo: 28 PTS, 14 REB Jalen Green: 24 PTS Anthony Davis: 19 PTS, 15 REB
Wizards:
Jalen Brunson: 34 PTS Alex Sarr: 20 PTS, 11 REB
AD picks up five fouls early, but Bam carries Los Angeles to the win
Bulls (5–4) def. Hornets (4–5), 126–118
Bulls:
Peyton Watson: 29 PTS Paolo Banchero: 21 PTS Jalen Johnson: 20 PTS
Hornets:
SGA: 25 PTS (8/24 FG) Trey Murphy III: 28 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr.: 22 PTS
SGA has his first genuinely bad shooting night of the season.
Pacers (6–3) def. Lakers (2–7), 121–113
Pacers:
DeMar DeRozan: 34 PTS Jamal Murray: 18 PTS Jaylen Brown: 16 PTS
Lakers:
Cooper Flagg: 27 PTS Kristaps Porziņģis: 25 PTS Mikal Bridges: 20 PTS
DeRozan turns back the clock with a vintage mid-range clinic.
Grizzlies (5–3) def. Nuggets (1–8), 114–103
Grizzlies:
Brandin Podziemski: 26 PTS Zion Williamson: 19 PTS Amen Thompson: 14 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST
Nuggets:
Ja Morant: 22 PTS Tyler Herro: 20 PTS Fred VanVleet: 18 PTS
Podziemski steals the show.
Mavericks (4–5) def. Kings (3–6), 133–127 (2 OT)
Mavericks:
Stephen Curry: 28 PTS Desmond Bane: 24 PTS Devin Carter: 22 PTS
Kings:
Jayson Tatum: 32 PTS LaMelo Ball: 16 PTS, 17 AST Tari Eason: 23 PTS
Devin Carter unexpectedly erupts for 14 points in overtime.
Jazz (5–2) def. Wizards (2–7), 101–96
Jazz:
Jalen Williams: 30 PTS Embiid: 18 PTS, 13 REB Miles Bridges: 19 PTS
Wizards:
Paul George: 27 PTS Brunson: 19 PTS (6/20 FG)
A Defensive slugfest.
Heat (1–9) def. Pelicans (1–8), 124–117
Heat:
Cameron Thomas: 37 PTS KAT: 28 PTS, 14 REB Ayo Dosunmu: 19 PTS
Pelicans:
Fox: 29 PTS Sengün: 25 PTS
Miami finally gets into the win column, and gets revenge on the Pelicans for their previous game.
Jazz (5–3) def. Grizzlies (5–4), 117–110
Jazz:
Embiid: 35 PTS, 12 REB Malik Monk: 24 PTS
Grizzlies:
Zion Williamson: 16 PTS (5/17 FG) Amen Thompson: 21 PTS Anthony Black: 20 PTS
Zion struggles badly against Embiid, who clogs up the paint.
Pelicans (2–8) def. Nuggets (1–9), 111–105
Pelicans:
De'Aaron Fox: 35 PTS Bryce Sensabaugh: 22 PTS
Nuggets:
Ja Morant: 31 PTS Tyler Herro: 14 PTS (5/19 FG)
The Pelicans somehow manage to win two in a row.
Jazz (6–3) def. Heat (1–10), 113–98
Jazz:
Malik Monk: 31 PTS Embiid: 22 PTS, 16 REB
Heat:
KAT: 25 PTS Jared McCain: 21 PTS
Malik Monk goes off for a rare 30 point performance.
Grizzlies (6–4) def. Pelicans (2–9), 120–114
Grizzlies:
Amen Thompson: 28 PTS, 12 REB, 11 AST Zion Williamson: 24 PTS Dereck Lively II: 18 REB
Pelicans: Şengün: 30 PTS, 14 REB Fox: 27 PTS
Pacers (7–3) def. Bulls (5–5), 108–101
Pacers:
Jamal Murray: 31 PTS, 7 AST Jaylen Brown: 22 PTS DeMar DeRozan: 19 PTS Ivica Zubac: 14 PTS, 15 REB
Bulls:
Paolo Banchero: 18 PTS (6/19 FG) Jalen Johnson: 26 PTS, 9 REB Bilal Coulibaly: 17 PTS Onyeka Okongwu: 13 REB
Chicago led 79–74 entering the fourth, but Jamal Murray exploded for 15 points in the final quarter while Paolo had one of his worst shooting nights of the season.
Amen records the first Grizzlies triple-double of the catch-up slate.
TEAM STANDINGS:
Seed Team Record
1 76ers 9–0
2 Trail Blazers 9–0
3 Cavaliers 7–2
4 Magic 7–2
5 Timberwolves 7–2
6 Rockets 7–2
7 Warriors 7–3
8 Pacers 7–3
9 Jazz 6–3
10 Raptors 6–3
11 Spurs 6–3
12 Thunder 6–4
13 Grizzlies 6–4
14 Hawks 5–4
15 Knicks 5–4
16 Clippers 5–4
17 Bulls 5–5
18 Hornets 4–5
19 Bucks 4–5
20 Mavericks 4–5
21 Kings 3–6
22 Nets 3–6
23 Wizards 2–7
24 Suns 2–7
25 Lakers 2–7
26 Pelicans 2–9
27 Celtics 2–7
28 Heat 1–10
29 Pistons 1–8
30 Nuggets 1–9