The NBA's last undefeated streak came to an end as the Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies 135-134 in Memphis in overtime. Zion Williamson scored 25 points, including 9 in overtime, while Jeremiah Fiers sealed the final score with two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, after Ty Jerome—who had 40 points—missed the game-winning shot for the home team.
The Rockets were impressive, improving their record to 7-1 with a comfortable 109-93 victory over the Celtics, led by Alperen Sengun with 26 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.
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The Sixers also have the same record (7-1), having crushed the Bulls 126-107 in Philadelphia, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 26 points and dishing out 11 assists, 25 from Jaylen Brown with 11 rebounds, while LeBron James and Joel Embiid each added 15 points.
The Blazers improved to 5-1 with a 118-110 win over Denver, led by Denny Avdija’s 28 points.
Led by the unstoppable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 43 points and 8 assists, the Thunder defeated Cleveland 117-112 despite numerous absences. Mario Hezonja had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in 27 minutes.
The Spurs crushed the Jazz 119-97, with seven players scoring in double figures, led by Dylan Harper with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists.
The Knicks earned their third win (3-4) by defeating the Nets 103-90 in the… local derby, with 22 points from Landry Shamet and 19 from Jalen Brunson.
The Warriors, led by Steph Curry’s 34 points and 7 assists, overcame the Suns’ resistance to win 116-113, while the Raptors took down the Clippers 125-118 in LA despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard.
Here are the results in detail:
Cleveland Cavaliers–Oklahoma City Thunder 112–117
Charlotte Hornets-Detroit Pistons 91 – 124
Orlando Magic-Washington Wizards 94 – 103
Philadelphia 76ers-Chicago Bulls 126 – 107
Indiana Pacers-Atlanta Hawks 104 – 108
New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets 103 – 90
Dallas Mavericks – Sacramento Kings 100 – 115
Minnesota Timberwolves-Milwaukee Bucks 112 – 100
Memphis Grizzlies – New Orleans Pelicans 134 – 135
Houston Rockets-Boston Celtics 109 – 93
San Antonio Spurs – Utah Jazz 119 – 97
Denver Nuggets-Portland Trail Blazers 110 – 118
Golden State Warriors – Phoenix Suns 116–113
Los Angeles Clippers-Toronto Raptors 118–125
View the standings here
*Photo source: AP
