Luka Doncic scored 60 factors — probably the most ever recorded in opposition to the Warmth — because the Los Angeles Lakers received their eighth straight recreation, defeating host Miami 134-126 on Thursday evening.
The Lakers additionally acquired a triple-double from LeBron James, who had 19 factors, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. It was simply James’ second triple-double of the season. Doncic, who entered the day main the NBA with a 32.9 scoring common, made 18 of 30 photographs from the ground, 9 of 17 on 3-pointers and 15 of 19 on the free throw line.
Bam Adebayo led Miami with 28 factors and 10 rebounds. He appeared absolutely wholesome after having missed the crew’s earlier recreation on account of tightness in his proper calf. Nonetheless, the Warmth are simply 1-3 since Adebayo scored 83 factors in opposition to Washington on March 10, the second-greatest scoring recreation in NBA historical past.
James Harden had the earlier file in opposition to Miami with 58 factors. He reached that mark whereas a member of the Houston Rockets on Feb. 28, 2019.
Spurs 101, Suns 100
Victor Wembanyama hit the game-winning jumper with 1.1 seconds left, capping a 34-point, 12-rebound outing as San Antonio edged visiting Phoenix.
The Suns led by seven factors at halftime, by six heading into the ultimate interval and by 10 when Khaman Maluach threw down a thunderous dunk off a Devin Booker help with 4:50 to play. That appeared to get up San Antonio, which responded with an 8-0 run.
After Phoenix’s Rasheer Fleming missed two free throws with 11.1 seconds to play, Wembanyama took an inbounds cross and held the ball earlier than transferring to his proper and hitting a contested 17-foot jumper over Ighodaro for the victory.
Hornets 130, Magic 111
Coby White had 27 factors off the bench, Brandon Miller poured in 25 factors and LaMelo Ball had 20 factors as host Charlotte rolled on offense once more in a victory in opposition to Orlando.
It was a masterful offensive efficiency for the Hornets, who racked up 22 3-pointers and went 24-for-27 from the free-throw line. Kon Knueppel had 17 factors, Ryan Kalkbrenner supplied 13 and Miles Bridges posted 11 for Charlotte, which received for the fourth time in its final 5 video games.
The Magic obtained 24 factors from Desmond Bane and 20 from Paolo Banchero, however they made simply 33.3% (14-for-42) of their 3-point tries. Jamal Cain added 15 factors and Jevon Carter had 11, with Orlando’s reserves taking part in an excellent chunk of the second half because the Magic’s deficit reached 35.
Pistons 117, Wizards 95
Jalen Duren collected 24 factors and 11 rebounds and Paul Reed added 17 factors off the bench, fueling Detroit over host Washington.
Detroit, which reached the 50-win plateau for the primary time since 2007-08, held a 66-26 benefit in factors within the paint and a 56-35 edge in rebounds. Duncan Robinson highlighted his 14-point efficiency with 4 3-pointers, whereas Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter additionally scored 14 factors.
Tristan Vukcevic scored 21 factors off the bench and rookie Will Riley added 15 factors for the Wizards, who’ve misplaced 14 in a row since sweeping Indiana in a two-game set on Feb. 19-20.
Cavaliers 115, Bulls 110
James Harden knocked down seven 3-pointers on his method to 36 factors, Evan Mobley added 26 factors as Cleveland held off a livid second-half rally to beat host Chicago.
Mobley shot 12 of 19 from the ground (63.1%) and grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds. He was one among two Cavaliers to file a double-double, with Jaylon Tyson including 18 factors and 11 rebounds.
Tre Jones led the Bulls with 20 factors, Nick Richards scored 16 and Josh Giddey dished a career-high 19 assists. Rob Dillingham led the Chicago bench unit with 17 factors, as they outscored the Cavs’ bench, 43-22.
Jazz 128, Bucks 96
Rookie Ace Bailey scored a season-best 33 factors and matched his excessive of seven 3-pointers to steer Utah to a convincing victory over Milwaukee at Salt Lake Metropolis.
Elijah Harkless produced profession bests of 23 factors and 10 assists and Cody Williams additionally had 23 factors because the Jazz broke a four-game shedding streak. The win was simply the third previously 15 video games for Utah.
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out his second straight recreation on account of a hyperextended left knee because the Bucks misplaced for the tenth time of their previous 12 video games. Ryan Rollins scored 15 factors and Cam Thomas added 14 off the bench.
76ers 139, Kings 118
VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards mixed for 97 factors, Andre Drummond got here off the bench to supply a double-double and visiting Philadelphia thumped Sacramento.
Edgecombe, taking up management of the crew within the absence of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, paced the win with 38 factors, the highest complete of his rookie season. Edwards put up a career-high 32 and Grimes went for 27, propelling the 76ers (38-32) to a 3rd win previously 4 video games. Edgecombe additionally discovered time for a game-high 11 assists whereas Drummond had 13 factors, a team-high 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud missed his season finest by two factors on a 30-point evening. Daeqwon Plowden had 20 factors, DeMar DeRozan 13, Valuable Achiuwa 12, and Russell Westbrook and Doug McDermott 11 apiece for the Kings (18-53), who misplaced their second in a row.
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