Overview
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a game-tying buzzer-beater and finished with 46 points in the Thunder’s 129-125 OT win over the Jazz, with Oklahoma City improving to 31-7 to lead the West.
- Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 12 rebounds for the reigning champions, who halted a brief skid with nine points from Gilgeous-Alexander in overtime.
- San Antonio beat the Lakers 107-91 with LeBron James out due to left foot arthritis and sciatica, as Keldon Johnson scored 27 and Victor Wembanyama posted 16 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks off the bench.
- Luka Doncic recorded a 38-point triple-double for Los Angeles, but the Lakers’ depth was thin without James and Austin Reaves; LeBron is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Bucks, with Rui Hachimura also questionable.
- Orlando won 104-103 in OT at Brooklyn, and coverage continued to scrutinize Paolo Banchero’s reduced scoring pace and All-Star fan-vote standing, while standings show Detroit atop the East at 28-9 and the Spurs holding second in the West at 26-11.