Wednesday’s Starting 5: Standout Performances Shine
Wednesday delivered an extraordinary slate of games filled with standout performances and dramatic finishes. The NBA Board of Governors voted to explore potential expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle.
Denver’s historic night
In Denver, Nikola Jokić turned in another rare stat line. He posted 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists.
Jamal Murray erupted for 53 points. He hit nine 3-pointers in the Nuggets’ 142-135 win over Dallas.
Jokić became the first player ever to record back-to-back games of 15-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and 15-plus assists. He now has four career 20/20/15 games, passing Oscar Robertson for second-most.
Wild finishes and overtime drama
Minnesota erased a 13-point deficit in the final 2:45 to beat Houston 110-108 in overtime. Julius Randle led the rally with 24 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Alperen Şengün finished with 30 points, six rebounds and four blocks. Kevin Durant added 30 points and eight assists for the Rockets.
Atlanta edged Detroit 130-129 in OT. Tobias Harris hit a late fadeaway to force extra time. Jalen Duren had 26 points and 14 rebounds for Detroit.
Dončić, Celtics and Spurs highlight the night
Luka Dončić delivered 43 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the Lakers’ 137-130 win over Indiana. It marked his 14th 40-point game this season.
The Celtics ended Oklahoma City’s long win run. Jaylen Brown finished with 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in Boston’s 119-109 victory.
Victor Wembanyama dominated in San Antonio’s 123-98 rout of Memphis. He recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks.
Returns and offensive outbursts
Joel Embiid returned and scored 35 points for Philadelphia. Paul George added 28 points and six rebounds in the 76ers’ 157-137 win over Chicago.
Philadelphia poured in 51 third-quarter points. The team hit 22 threes in the game, two shy of the franchise record.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 27 points in a 119-94 win over Toronto. Bam Adebayo posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in Miami’s victory.
Late-night roundup
Portland beat Milwaukee 130-99 behind a career-high 36 from Ryan Rollins. Scoot Henderson and Donovan Clingan also made big contributions.
Golden State locked a postseason berth with a 109-106 win over Brooklyn. Gui Santos scored a career-high 31 points.
Washington snapped a 16-game losing streak by beating Utah 133-110. Julian Reese delivered a career-best 26 points and 17 rebounds.
What to watch tonight
NBA TV will air Knicks at Hornets tonight at 7 ET. New York seeks an eighth straight win, while Charlotte brings a four-game surge.
The Knicks have 48 wins with nine games left. They trail the Celtics by just half a game for second place.
Filmogaz.com will monitor how depth and bench upgrades influence New York’s postseason push. The broadcast features John Fanta and Brendan Haywood on the call.
- Note: This piece compiles Wednesday’s Starting 5 of notable box-score lines and moments.
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