The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday, matching the longest streak in franchise history, including its time as the Seattle Supersonics. The Knicks, who had won nine consecutive games, saw their run come to an end.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it was Aaron Wiggins who took control in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his season-high 19 points. Oklahoma City outscored New York 37-19 in the final period, with Wiggins hitting crucial 3-pointers. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 14 rebounds and seven assists in his first game against the Knicks after leaving New York in the offseason. He also scored a key floater in the closing minutes to help seal the win.
Pelicans 132, Wizards 120
CJ McCollum delivered a career-high 50 points as the New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak with a victory over the Washington Wizards. McCollum was on fire, hitting 18 of 27 field-goal attempts, including 10 three-pointers. Trey Murphy III added 17 points, and six Pelicans scored in double figures. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 26 points, while Alexandre Sarr chipped in 19.
Spurs 113, Nuggets 110
Victor Wembanyama’s stellar performance, including 35 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists, helped the San Antonio Spurs edge out the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling contest. Wembanyama’s steal in the final seconds of the game set up Devin Vassell for a dunk that sealed the win. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 41 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Denver’s loss.
Celtics 109, Rockets 86
The Boston Celtics cruised past the Houston Rockets with a dominant first half performance. Derrick White led the Celtics with 23 points, including six 3-pointers, while Jayson Tatum added 20 points, 10 of which came in a strong finish to the first half. Boston, playing without Jaylen Brown (shoulder injury), connected on 19 of 39 three-point attempts. Jalen Green scored 27 points for the Rockets, who were missing several key players due to injury and suspension.
Cavaliers 134, Mavericks 122
Evan Mobley recorded a double-double with 34 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their ninth consecutive win over the Dallas Mavericks. Caris LeVert contributed 17 points off the bench, while Darius Garland added 16 points and nine assists. The Mavericks, missing key players like Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, suffered their fourth straight loss. Quentin Grimes scored 26 points for Dallas.
Magic 106, Raptors 97
Tristan da Silva shone with a career-high 25 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors in Canada. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 15 points for Orlando, who made 19 three-pointers on the night. Jakob Poeltl led the Raptors with 25 points, but Toronto has now lost 12 of its last 13 games.
Pistons 98, Hornets 94
Tobias Harris posted a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons handed the Charlotte Hornets their ninth straight loss. Cade Cunningham contributed 18 points for Detroit, which has now won five of its last six games. Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Charlotte continues to struggle, having lost 17 of their last 18 games.
This round of NBA action highlighted key performances across the league, with notable contributions from McCollum, Wembanyama, and White, as well as continued struggles for the Hornets and Raptors.
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