On Wednesday, Kevin Durant achieved a triple-double with a career-high-tying 16 assists, while Devin Booker and Eric Gordon scored a total of 47 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 129-113 win over the Houston Rockets on the road.
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while also leading the Suns’ offense. He showcased his skillful passing in the first half and demonstrated his scoring ability when needed. Booker contributed 20 points and seven assists, and Gordon impressed with 17 of his 27 points in a remarkable second-quarter shooting performance to seal the victory for the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns capitalized on the Rockets’ defensive vulnerabilities, taking advantage of the absence of Dillon Brooks due to injury. Despite Alperen Sengun’s 24 points and Jalen Green’s 23, the Rockets struggled to keep up with Phoenix, shooting 41.7 percent and falling behind by as much as 21 points. This loss marked the Rockets’ third defeat in four home games following an 11-game homecourt winning streak.
Cavaliers 113, Mavericks 110
Jarrett Allen scored 24 points and secured 23 rebounds, while Caris LeVert came off the bench and scored 29 points to help Cleveland come from behind by 20 points to defeat Dallas. Luka Doncic, who had scored at least 39 points in his last three games, made a step-back three-pointer in the final seconds to cut Cleveland’s lead in half. Niang missed two free throws, giving Dallas a final chance. Max Strus blocked Seth Curry’s potential game-tying shot as time expired, securing the Cavaliers’ victory.
Raptors 132, Wizards 102
OG Anunoby scored 26 points and Pascal Siakam contributed 22 points and a season-high 11 assists as Toronto ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Washington. Scottie Barnes also had a strong performance with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists for Toronto, who took the lead late in the first quarter and maintained it throughout the game. Gary Trent Jr. scored 12 points and Jakob Poeltl added 10. On the other side, Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole each scored 14 points for Washington, while Corey Kispert had 13 points, and Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford both scored 12, with Tyus Jones finishing with 11.
Bucks 144, Nets 122
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks with 32 points, as they had seven players scoring in double figures. The Bucks pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure a win against a short-handed Brooklyn team. Antetokounmpo was dominant in the paint, making 10 of 12 shots and also contributing 10 rebounds and eight assists.
This victory marked the eighth win in nine games for the Bucks, with Khris Middleton adding a season-high 27 points. Despite rookie Jalen Wilson’s career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds for Brooklyn, they suffered their sixth loss in eight games. Trendon Watford and Dennis Smith Jr. also contributed to the Nets’ effort, but they struggled with a 44.6% shooting percentage and missed 25 of 32 three-point attempts.
76ers 112, Magic 92
Tyrese Maxey led the way with 23 points as Philadelphia beat Orlando, with Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton contributing 22 points each. Paul Reed recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Morris Sr. and Patrick Beverley added 14 and 10 points respectively for the Sixers. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 24 points, followed by Jalen Suggs with 20 points and Paolo Banchero with 19 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.
Thunder 129, Knicks 120
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both had impressive performances, scoring 36 points each, to help Oklahoma City secure a victory against the Knicks. The game highlighted the strong trio of Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and rookie Chet Holmgren, who contributed 22 points. Meanwhile, Julius Randle led the Knicks with 25 points, supported by Jalen Brunson’s 24 points and Immanuel Quickley’s 22 points.
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