Overview
- New York erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Cleveland 126-124, with Jalen Brunson hitting the go-ahead 3 and matching Donovan Mitchell at 34 points as Evan Mobley sat out with a left calf strain.
- San Antonio defeated Oklahoma City 117-102 for its eighth straight win and a third victory over the Thunder this month, led by De'Aaron Fox’s 29 points and Victor Wembanyama’s 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- Houston overwhelmed the Lakers 119-96 behind Amen Thompson’s 26 and Kevin Durant’s 25, while Los Angeles was outrebounded 48-25 as Luka Dončić returned to lead the team with 25 points and seven assists.
- Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited at halftime with left calf soreness after scoring 12 in the first half, adding to immediate lineup concerns for Los Angeles.
- Golden State topped Dallas 126-116 as Stephen Curry scored 23 and rookie Cooper Flagg posted 27 for the Mavericks, who lost Anthony Davis early to right groin spasms in a five-game showcase that ran from noon to late night.