The Dallas Mavericks secured a nail-biting 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, snapping Denver’s five-game winning streak. Luka Doncic led the charge for Dallas with a dominant 37-point performance, while Kyrie Irving sealed the win with a buzzer-beating left-handed floater. The Mavericks showed determination overcoming a fourth-quarter rally by Denver to claim the win at home.
Denver, holding a record of 47-21, fought back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, taking a brief lead before Doncic’s crucial 3-pointer tied the game. Despite Jamal Murray’s efforts, including 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets fell short. Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic also contributed significantly to Denver’s cause.
In other NBA action, Victor Wembanyama once again displayed his immense talent, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets in Austin, Texas. Wembanyama’s impressive stat line included 33 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocked shots, helping the Spurs break their losing streak.
The Miami Heat eked out a 104-101 win against the Detroit Pistons, thanks to a last-second 30-foot shot by Bam Adebayo. Duncan Robinson’s 30-point outing and Adebayo’s double-double were crucial for Miami’s success. The Pistons, despite a strong performance from Evan Fournier and Cade Cunningham, could not secure the win.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks showed their talent with a 140-129 win over the Phoenix Suns. Bobby Portis and Damian Lillard both scored 31 points, filling the void left by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence due to injury. Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen stood out for the Suns in the loss.
The Orlando Magic continued their winning streak, defeating the Toronto Raptors 111-96. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 29 points, while Franz Wagner also made significant contributions. The Raptors struggled to find momentum, with Jordan Nwora leading the team in scoring off the bench.
The Boston Celtics demolished the Washington Wizards 130-104, with Sam Hauser stealing the show. Hauser’s career-high 30 points and 10 3-pointers propelled the Celtics to a comfortable win, despite his early exit due to an ankle injury. The Wizards, led by Jordan Poole, failed to keep pace with Boston’s explosive offense.
Finally, the Atlanta Hawks overcame the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93, ending their three-game skid. Dejounte Murray and De’Andre Hunter were instrumental in Atlanta’s victory. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s efforts for the Clippers were overshadowed by Atlanta’s balanced attack.
