NBA Highlights: Key Performances and Dramatic Finishes Mark Busy Night
A night of standout individual efforts, comebacks, and close games defined Wednesday's NBA action across the league.
- Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists in a 135-124 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, handing Cleveland their first home loss of the season.
- James Harden scored 43 points, his highest since 2021, as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards 121-96, extending Washington's losing streak to 13 games.
- Tyler Herro's clutch three-pointer and defensive stop helped the Miami Heat narrowly beat the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 after blowing a 20-point lead in the second half.
- Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets with 30 points in a 122-103 win over the injury-depleted Utah Jazz, who struggled despite a strong first half.
- Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards criticized his team's lack of cohesion following their fourth straight loss, raising concerns about internal dynamics.
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