Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 132-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to eight games.
Murray’s 55 points is the third-highest in Nuggets history. David Thompson set the franchise record with 73 points in the 1977-78 season, and Nikola Jokic’s 56 points against Washington this season ranks second.
Murray made 20 of 36 shots, including 7 of 15 from 3-point range. Jokic contributed 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Christian Braun added 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Nuggets.
Anfernee Simons scored 26 points for Portland, which lost its third game in a row after a six-game winning streak. Rookie Donovan Clingan had 17 points and a career-high 20 rebounds, and Jabari Walker also scored 17 points for the Trail Blazers.
Knicks 149, Hawks 148 (OT)
Jalen Brunson made the game-winning shot with 11 seconds left in overtime to give New York a 149-148 victory over Atlanta, which had a five-point lead in extra time.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for New York, which has won nine of its last 11 games. Brunson finished with 36 points and 8 assists, while Josh Hart added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Trae Young scored 38 points and recorded 19 assists for Atlanta, who forced overtime with a 3-pointer from Georges Niang in the final 10 seconds. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Caris LeVert had 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Bucks 103, Timberwolves 101
Brook Lopez hit two free throws with 10.9 seconds left to help Milwaukee beat Minnesota 103-101.
Gary Trent Jr. scored 21 points for the Bucks, who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (hamstring). Kyle Kuzma had 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Anthony Edwards scored 28 points but missed 23 of 33 shots for Minnesota. He also missed two key shots in the final moments. Naz Reid recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds, and Rudy Gobert added 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Celtics 116, Spurs 103
Jayson Tatum led Boston with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 116-103 win over San Antonio.
Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points and 6 rebounds for the Celtics, who have won 7 of their last 8 games. Derrick White contributed 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, and Al Horford grabbed 10 rebounds. The Celtics were missing starters Jaylen Brown (knee) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder).
De’Aaron Fox led San Antonio with 23 points, while Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks.
Pacers 134, Wizards 130 (OT)
Obi Toppin scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds off the bench to help Indiana defeat Washington 134-130 in overtime.
Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 20 points and 7 assists. Pascal Siakam scored 15 points, and T.J. McConnell finished with 10 points and 9 assists. Indiana ended a two-game losing streak with the win.
Jordan Poole led Washington with 42 points, while Corey Kispert had 21 and Carlton Carrington added 18. The Wizards have lost four straight games.
Rockets 119, Suns 111
Tari Eason scored 25 points, Jalen Green added 22 points, and Dillon Brooks hit two key 3-pointers to help Houston defeat Phoenix.
Amen Thompson recorded his fourth career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Alperen Sengun added a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Houston scored 28 points from Phoenix turnovers and added 19 second-chance points.
Kevin Durant scored 37 points and led Phoenix with 9 assists. The Suns were missing Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Grayson Allen.
Jalen Green and head coach Stephen Silas shake hands after a score and a foul by Green against the New York Knicks during the first halfMagic 102, Hornets 86
Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished 6 assists to lead Orlando to a 102-86 victory over Charlotte.
Banchero made 4 of 9 3-pointers. The Magic broke open a close game by outscoring the Hornets 33-19 in the third quarter. Anthony Black contributed 18 points off the bench.
Miles Bridges scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Charlotte, which was without LaMelo Ball (ankle). The Hornets have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
Cavaliers 131, Raptors 108
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 21 points as the Cavaliers defeated Toronto 131-108, winning their fourth straight game.
De’Andre Hunter scored 18 points, Sam Merrill added 16, and Darius Garland contributed 15 points and 8 assists. Cleveland completed a four-game season sweep over Toronto.
RJ Barrett scored 27 points for the Raptors, who have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
Thunder 115, Heat 101
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to help Oklahoma City defeat Miami 115-101.
The Thunder went on a 24-0 run to start the fourth quarter, with six 3-pointers, two of them from Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe. Gilgeous-Alexander also had 9 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Jalen Williams added 18 points, and Luguentz Dort scored 17 points.
Bam Adebayo led Miami with 27 points, 13 of them in the first quarter.
Nets 100, 76ers 96
D’Angelo Russell scored 22 points to lead Brooklyn to a 100-96 win over Philadelphia.
Russell made 9 of 15 shots after struggling in his previous four games. Trendon Watford scored 18 points, including 8 in the fourth quarter, to help Brooklyn win its third straight.
Joel Embiid (knee) did not play, and the 76ers were also missing Tyrese Maxey (knee).
Brooklyn Nets and Houston RocketsPistons 128, Bulls 110
Cade Cunningham scored 29 points and added 7 assists to lead Detroit to a 128-110 win over Chicago.
Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris scored 19 points each, while Jalen Duren recorded 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists. Detroit won its fourth consecutive game and will enter the All-Star break with a winning record.
Ayo Dosunmu led the Bulls with 23 points and 6 assists, while Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Kings 119, Pelicans 111
Keon Ellis scored 27 points, and DeMar DeRozan added 24 to lead Sacramento to a 119-111 win over New Orleans.
Zach LaVine scored 23 points and added 7 assists. Domantas Sabonis recorded 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Malik Monk contributed 17 points. Sacramento has won three games in a row.
Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Jazz 131, Lakers 119
Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points to lead Utah to a 131-119 win over Los Angeles.
Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Keyonte George contributed 20 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Jazz ended a three-game losing streak.
Rui Hachimura scored 19 points for the Lakers, who saw their six-game winning streak come to an end. LeBron James scored 18 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds.
Mavericks 111, Warriors 107
Kyrie Irving scored 42 points, including a season-high 7 3-pointers, to lead Dallas to a 111-107 win over Golden State.
Irving made 7 of 10 from beyond the arc and grabbed 7 rebounds. Klay Thompson and Max Christie each scored 17 points.
Stephen Curry led Golden State with 25 points and 8 assists.
Clippers 128, Grizzlies 114
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points in 34 minutes, James Harden added 18 points and 10 assists, and Los Angeles defeated Memphis 128-114.
Norman Powell scored 18 points, and Ivica Zubac recorded 12 points and 13 rebounds. Harden passed Hakeem Olajuwon to move into 13th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Desmond Bane led Memphis with 23 points, while Jaylen Wells scored 18. Memphis played without Ja Morant (knee).
