1. Washington Wizards (WAS) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (PHI):
- Time: 4:00 PM PST
- Location: Philadelphia
- Final Score: Wizards 103 – 76ers 109
The Philadelphia 76ers triumphed over the Washington Wizards with a 109-103 victory. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with an impressive 32 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the paint and contributing significantly to the win. On the other hand, Bradley Beal of the Wizards put up 28 points and 7 assists, but despite his efforts, the Wizards couldn’t seal the victory.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (CLE):
- Time: 4:00 PM PST
- Location: Cleveland
- Final Score: Thunder 122 – Cavaliers 129
The Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122. Donovan Mitchell played a key role in the Cavaliers’ win, scoring 35 points and dishing out 8 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder led his team with 30 points and 6 assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win against the Cavaliers.
3. Chicago Bulls (CHI) vs. Indiana Pacers (IND):
- Time: 4:00 PM PST
- Location: Indianapolis
- Final Score: Bulls 113 – Pacers 129
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 129-113. Myles Turner was instrumental in the win, registering 24 points and 10 rebounds, achieving a double-double. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 27 points and 5 assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pacers’ solid performance.
4. Toronto Raptors (TOR) vs. New York Knicks (NYK):
- Time: 4:30 PM PST
- Location: New York
- Final Score: Raptors 98 – Knicks 112
The New York Knicks secured a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors. Julius Randle contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the victory. Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 21 points and 7 assists, but despite his efforts, the Raptors fell short in this matchup.
5. Detroit Pistons (DET) vs. Brooklyn Nets (BKN):
- Time: 4:30 PM PST
- Location: Brooklyn
- Final Score: Pistons 113 – Nets 98
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-98. Saddiq Bey played an outstanding game, scoring 26 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 24 points and 6 assists, but the Pistons’ all-around performance proved too much for the Nets.
6. Portland Trail Blazers (POR) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (NOP):
- Time: 5:00 PM PST
- Location: New Orleans
- Final Score: Trail Blazers 104 – Pelicans 83
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-83. Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 28 points and 7 assists, playing a key role in their dominant victory. Zion Williamson of the Pelicans scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, but the Pelicans struggled to match the Blazers’ offensive firepower.
7. Los Angeles Clippers (LAC) vs. Denver Nuggets (DEN):
- Time: 6:00 PM PST
- Location: Denver
- Final Score: Clippers 25 – Nuggets 44 (2nd Quarter, 9:10 remaining)
In the second quarter, the Denver Nuggets took a commanding 44-25 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers. Nikola Jokić contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double and leading the Nuggets to an impressive performance. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 15 points and 5 rebounds, but the Clippers couldn’t overcome the Nuggets’ offensive efficiency.
8. San Antonio Spurs (SA) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (MIL):
- Time: 6:30 PM PST
- Location: Milwaukee
- Final Score: Spurs 11 – Bucks 10 (1st Quarter, 6:47 remaining)
In the first quarter, the San Antonio Spurs held a narrow 11-10 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Victor Wembanyama contributed 7 points and 2 rebounds for the Spurs, while Taurean Prince scored 3 points for the Bucks. Although it was a tight game early on, the Bucks later gained control and pushed ahead.
These games highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA, with each team giving their all, offering fans an exciting night of basketball action.
