Victor Wembanyama torched the Kevin Durant-led Rockets as the Spurs claimed bragging rights in their interstate rivalry with Houston.
Stephen Curry moved up the NBA’s all-time scoring list as Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James’ homecoming, and Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama dominated Kevin Durant and his Rockets on a packed nine-game slate.
CURRY OVERTAKES PIERCE, MITCHELL SPOIL LEBRON’S CAVS HOMECOMING
- Golden State Warriors (27-22) def. Utah Jazz (15-33), 140-124: Stephen Curry poured in 26 points to help the Warriors bounce back with a convincing road win over the Jazz.
With his latest scoring outburst, Curry climbed past Paul Pierce to claim 19th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He now needs just 73 points to surpass Tim Duncan (26,496) and move into 18th place.
- Cleveland Cavaliers (29-20)def. LA Lakers (28-18), 129-99: Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points as the Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James’ Cleveland with a 30-point shellacking of the visiting Lakers.
- San Antonio Spurs (32-15) def. Houston Rockets (28-17), 111-199: In the “Battle of Texas”, Victor Wembanyama dominated with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and five blocks to lead the Spurs past the Rockets.
The win marked San Antonio’s sixth victory in their last eight games, reinforcing their rising momentum in the Western Conference.
- Indiana Pacers (12-36) def. Chicago Bulls (23-22), 113-110: In a nail-biting finish, Aaron Nesmith’s late heroics — a go-ahead reverse layup and a clutch block — powered the Pacers’ comeback from 14 down to edge the Bulls.
- Atlanta Hawks (24-25) def. Boston Celtics (29-18), 117-106: Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced a balanced Hawks attack with 21 points, stretching their winning streak to four after silencing the Celtics.
- Orlando Magic (24-22) def. Miami Heat (25-23), 133-124: Paolo Banchero’s 31 points and 12 rebounds, along with Anthony Black’s 26 points, lifted the Magic past the Heat to arrest a four-game losing streak.
- New York Knicks (29-18) def. Toronto Raptors (29-20), 119-92: Mikal Bridges poured in 19 of his 30 points in the third quarter to spearhead the Knicks’ latest conquest of the Raptors for a fourth straight victory.
Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the win also helped New York reclaim the second spot in the East, just behind the Detroit Pistons (34-11), following Boston’s loss.
- Charlotte Hornets (20-28) def. Memphis Grizzlies (18-27), 112-97: Brandon Miller dropped 26 points, while Moussa Diabate added a monster 18-20 double-double as the Hornets overpowered the Grizzlies to notch their fourth successive win — their best streak since 2022.
- Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19) def. Dallas Mavericks (19-28), 118-105: Behind Julies Randle’s 31-point outing, the Timberwolves capitalized on Cooper Flagg’s absence to down the Mavericks for back-to-back wins.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.