Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 factors and Jalen Williams had 24 to steer the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder to a 118-102 victory over a Philadelphia 76ers group that was lacking three All-Stars on Tuesday night time.
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George remained injured because the Sixers continued their descent within the Japanese Convention standings.
The Thunder constructed a 21-point lead and gained 18 of 19 video games heading into Thursday’s rematch in opposition to Cleveland in a conflict between the groups with the very best data in every convention.
With out the All-Stars, Justin Edwards led the 76ers with 25 factors and Jeff Dowtin Jr. had 18.
HAWKS 122, SUN 117
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Younger scored a season-high 43 factors and Atlanta overcame Devin Booker’s 35 factors to beat Phoenix.
Kevin Durant scored 14 of his 31 factors within the third quarter for Phoenix (19-20), which misplaced for the eleventh time in a row in Atlanta. Durant added 9 rebounds.
The Suns are nonetheless on the lookout for their first win in Atlanta since March 24, 2014.
The Hawks (20-19) had been with out forwards De’Andre Hunter (left foot soreness), Larry Nance Jr. (proper hand) and Jalen Johnson (proper shoulder irritation), who missed their fourth straight recreation.
Accidents have left Atlanta rookie Zacharie Risacher with the problem of guarding Durant. Hawks coach Quin Snyder described the sport earlier than the sport as a “once-in-a-lifetime expertise.”
Younger, whose standing was thought of questionable as a result of sickness, made six 3-pointers and 11 of 14 free throws to hold the Hawks.
CAVALIERS 127, PACERS 117
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 35 factors and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana.
Darius Garland scored 24 factors and Evan Mobley added 22 factors and 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers.
Pascal Siakam scored 23 factors and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who noticed their six-game profitable streak snapped. Myles Turned added 17 factors.
The Cavaliers led 82-77 within the third quarter earlier than occurring a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers from Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three intervals.
Indiana reduce its deficit to 111-106, however could not get any nearer.
With Indiana trailing 120-111, Mathurin misplaced his composure and was ejected with a double technical with 3:58 remaining. Mitchell made each technical free throws and Mobley made certainly one of two free throws.
The Pacers had ended the Cavaliers’ 12-game profitable streak with a 108-93 victory Sunday night time.
Indiana performed with out All-Star level guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was sidelined with a left groin pressure.
BUCKS 130, KINGS 115
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 factors, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his fiftieth profession triple-double as Milwaukee beat Sacramento to finish the Kings’ seven-game profitable streak.
Antetokounmpo’s triple-double was his fifth of the season. He had a sixth-place end within the Bucks’ NBA Cup win over Oklahoma Metropolis, however participant stats from that recreation are unofficial.
Damian Lillard had 24 factors, Brook Lopez 21 and AJ Inexperienced 16 for the Bucks, who by no means trailed and led by 28.
DeMar DeRozan scored 28, De’Aaron Fox 20 and Keon Ellis 16 for Sacramento. Domantas Sabonis had 16 factors, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
Sacramento’s Malik Monk didn’t play due to proper groin soreness. The Bucks did not have Khris Middleton (ankle harm administration) or Gary Trent Jr. (hip flexor pressure).
PELICANS 119, BULLS 113
CHICAGO (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 32 factors and Zion Williamson added 21 as New Orleans beat Chicago.
Williamson, in his third recreation since getting back from a left hamstring pressure and a one-game suspension, led the Pelicans in rebounds (seven) and assists (9). Murphy shot 9 of 20 from the sector — simply 2 of 13 from 3-point vary — and was helped by hitting all 12 of his free throws.
The Pelicans, final within the Western Convention, have gained 4 of their final seven video games to enhance their document to 9-32.
Zach LaVine, restricted to 2 factors within the first half, completed with 25 factors for the Bulls. Nikola Vucevic had 22 factors and 15 rebounds, and Coby White scored 22.
NUGGETS 118, MAVERICKS 99
DALLAS (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 factors within the first half and led Denver to a victory over Dallas.
Murray simply surpassed his earlier season’s excessive of 34 factors, scored in opposition to Detroit on December 28.
Murray shot 18 of 26 from the ground, together with 5 of 9 from 3-point vary, and added six assists and two steals. He headed to the bench with just below 4 minutes remaining, 5 factors shy of his career-high 50 factors in opposition to Cleveland on February 19, 2021.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 factors and Nikola Jokic had 10 factors and 14 rebounds within the win.
Kyrie Irving was again within the lineup after lacking 5 video games with a lumbar sprain. He completed with 11 factors on 4-of-18 taking pictures for Dallas. Daniel Gafford scored 13 factors and Naji Marshall 11.
NETS 132, TRAIL BLAZERS 114
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cam Johnson returned from a five-game absence as a result of a sprained proper ankle and scored 24 factors in Brooklyn’s win over Portland.
Keon Johnson and Noah Clowney every added 20 for the Nets, who snapped a five-game dropping streak.
Scoot Henderson scored a career-high 39 factors, together with eight 3-pointers, for the Blazers.
Nets guard Ben Simmons, whose standing was unsure as a result of a decrease again harm and left knee soreness, began and completed with 5 factors, 11 assists and 9 rebounds. He is not going to take part in Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Clippers.
Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan was hit within the face as he fell late within the first quarter and headed to the locker room. He returned, however left the sport once more within the remaining moments after one other troublesome fall.
The Nets led by 16 factors within the first half, however Portland reduce the result in 66-61 at halftime. Brooklyn led the remainder of the way in which.
