James Harden delivered a clutch performance, scoring 31 points and 10 assists, as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 121–117 in overtime on Friday night.
Harden scored eight points in overtime and also accounted for the final eight points of regulation as the Clippers closed the contest on a dominant 20–8 run. The victory marked Los Angeles’ fifth consecutive win, despite trailing by as many as 14 points earlier in the game.
Ivica Zubac contributed a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard missed the game due to a sprained right ankle.
For Toronto, Scottie Barnes led the scoring with 24 points. Brandon Ingram added 19, and Jamal Shead recorded 15 points and 13 assists as the Raptors lost for the second time in three games.
🏀 Nets 112, Bulls 109
The Brooklyn Nets snapped a five-game losing streak by edging the Chicago Bulls 112–109.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 points, including the go-ahead layup with 5.4 seconds remaining.
Noah Clowney added 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Nic Claxton grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds.
For Chicago, Nikola Vucevic led with 19 points as the Bulls dropped their fifth game in seven outings.
🏀 Cavaliers 117, 76ers 115
Jaylon Tyson erupted for a career-high 39 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117–115.
Tyson also assisted Evan Mobley on the game-winning basket. Donovan Mitchell chipped in with 13 points and 12 assists.
Philadelphia was led by Joel Embiid with 33 points, while Tyrese Maxey added 22.
🏀 Kings 128, Wizards 115
Russell Westbrook hit a season-best six three-pointers and scored 26 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards.
Domantas Sabonis, returning from injury, provided 13 points in limited minutes, while DeMar DeRozan added 17.
🏀 Pacers 127, Pelicans 119
The Indiana Pacers secured their fourth win in five games behind Jay Huff, who posted 29 points and nine rebounds.
Pascal Siakam scored 27 points, while Zion Williamson led the New Orleans Pelicans with 27 points in defeat.
🏀 Rockets 110, Timberwolves 105
Kevin Durant delivered a 39-point performance as the Houston Rockets rallied past the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Durant sealed the win with four late free throws. Alperen Sengun added 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Naz Reid scored 25 for Minnesota.
