NBA: Jalen Green's buzzer-beater lifts Suns past Magic in 2OT

Suns 113, Magic 110 (Double OT)

Grayson Allen scored 27 points in his return from a four-game absence, while Jalen Green overcame a rough shooting night to hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the final buzzer. The Phoenix Suns overcame an injury to Dillon Brooks and defeated the Orlando Magic 113-110 in double overtime on Saturday.

Green, who shot 6-of-26 from the field, scored the Suns’ final six points. He gave Phoenix a 110-107 lead with a driving left-handed layup with 33.9 seconds remaining and answered Jevon Carter’s game-tying three with his own shot for his first career game-winner.

Collin Gillespie added 19 points for the Suns, who played without All-Star guard Devin Booker, sidelined for at least a week with a hip injury sustained in Thursday’s loss.

Orlando was led by Desmond Bane with 34 points before fouling out in overtime. Paolo Banchero added 26 points, while Jevon Carter finished with 15.

Knicks 108, Rockets 106

Jalen Brunson’s tiebreaking jumper with 29.5 seconds left sealed a thrilling comeback for the New York Knicks, who overcame an 18-point deficit to stun the Houston Rockets.

Houston led by as many as 13 points in the second quarter and extended its advantage to 93-75 on Dorian Finney-Smith’s layup with 10:53 remaining. But the Knicks outscored the Rockets 33-13 in the final stretch, limiting Houston to 4-of-15 shooting while forcing nine turnovers.

With New York up by two, OG Anunoby sank two free throws with 5.4 seconds left. Kevin Durant then hit a 3-pointer to pull Houston within 107-106 with 2.4 seconds remaining. Landry Shamet split a pair of free throws, and Durant’s half-court attempt at the buzzer missed.

Pelicans 126, 76ers 111

Jordan Poole scored 23 points to lead seven double-digit scorers as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

Zion Williamson contributed 21 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and three steals, while Saddiq Bey added 20 points. DeAndre Jordan was not among the double-digit scorers but recorded 15 rebounds, six points, and four blocks.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points, seven assists, and five steals but shot just 9-of-23 from the field. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points as Philadelphia dropped eight of its last nine games without Joel Embiid (knee/shin), including four consecutive losses.

Heat 136, Grizzlies 120

Andrew Wiggins poured in 28 points and Norman Powell added 25 to help the Miami Heat hand the Memphis Grizzlies their 11th loss in 14 games.

Tyler Herro came off the bench in just his second game since missing over a month with three fractured ribs, scoring 14 points and tying for the game-high with six assists. Bam Adebayo finished with 13 points, below his season average.

Memphis was led by GG Jackson with a season-high 28 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Jaylen Wells added 25 points, but the Grizzlies fell to 9-18 on the road.

Pistons 126, Bulls 110

Jalen Duren recorded 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris scored 18 points each to lead Detroit past Chicago.

The Pistons forced 23 turnovers and extended the Bulls’ losing streak to eight games, a new season worst. Duncan Robinson (17 points) and Paul Reed (15) also scored in double figures. Cunningham added 13 assists and nine rebounds.

Josh Giddey led Chicago with 27 points and five 3-pointers, while Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro, and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points.

Spurs 139, Kings 122

Victor Wembanyama dominated with 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks, leading San Antonio to a balanced attack in a win over the Sacramento Kings in Austin, Texas.

The Spurs led by eight at halftime and by 11 after three quarters, capturing their season-best eighth consecutive victory. Stephon Castle, Keldon Johnson, and De’Aaron Fox added 18 points each, with Harrison Barnes scoring 14 and Dylan Harper 12.

Sacramento’s Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan tallied 20 points each. Malik Monk had 19 points, while Maxime Raynaud added 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Kings suffered their 16th straight loss, extending the franchise record for consecutive defeats.

—Field Level Media/Reuters