Overview
- New York erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Cleveland 126-124, with Jalen Brunson’s go-ahead 3-pointer at 1:05 capping his 34-point duel with Donovan Mitchell, who also had 34.
- Evan Mobley missed the Cavaliers’ visit to Madison Square Garden with a left calf strain as Darius Garland posted 20 points and 10 assists in the loss.
- San Antonio topped Oklahoma City 117-102 for its eighth straight win, handing the Thunder consecutive defeats as Victor Wembanyama delivered 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- Houston routed the Lakers 119-96 in Los Angeles as Amen Thompson scored 26 and Kevin Durant added 25, while Luka Doncic returned with 25 points and Austin Reaves exited at halftime with left calf soreness; Los Angeles was outrebounded 48-25.
- Golden State beat Dallas 126-116 behind late plays from Stephen Curry, who scored 23, as Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg had a game-high 27 and Anthony Davis left early with right groin spasms.