NBA: Knicks top Nuggets in 2OTs for 8th straight win

Knicks 134, Nuggets 127 (2OT)

Jalen Brunson scored the first six points of a decisive second-overtime run, finishing with 42 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to eight games with a 134-127 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Brunson outscored Denver 10-8 in the second overtime. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby contributed 20 points.

The Knicks’ win came after a controversial foul call in the first overtime. With 0.3 seconds left, Mikal Bridges was called for a foul on Christian Braun, allowing Braun to sink both free throws and send the game to double overtime.

For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic recorded 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, tying Oscar Robertson for second place all-time with 181 regular-season triple-doubles. However, Jokic struggled from deep, shooting 1-for-13, and missed two crucial free throws in the second overtime. Jamal Murray led Denver with 39 points. The Nuggets dropped their third straight game.

Bucks 141, Pelicans 137 (OT)

Ryan Rollins scored 27 points, leading six teammates in double figures, as the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. AJ Green added 20 points and Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 18 for the Bucks, who won their second consecutive game.

New Orleans’ Trey Murphy III set a career-high with 44 points, hitting a franchise-record 12 3-pointers. Saddiq Bey had 22 points and Zion Williamson added 20, but the Pelicans fell for the third straight game.

Timberwolves 128, Raptors 126

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota rallied past Toronto. Reserve Bones Hyland added 20 points, and Jaden McDaniels contributed 19 as the Timberwolves won five of their last six games. Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

For Toronto, Brandon Ingram had 25 points, Immanuel Quickley added 23, and Scottie Barnes scored 22.

Cavaliers 124, Clippers 91

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points with nine assists and five rebounds, leading Cleveland to a dominating win over Los Angeles. Jaylon Tyson added 17 points, and Jarrett Allen contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds.

The victory came a day after Cleveland and Los Angeles agreed to a trade sending James Harden to the Cavaliers and Darius Garland to the Clippers. Neither player was allowed on the bench for the game. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 points, while John Collins had 19.

Grizzlies 129, Kings 125

Ty Jerome scored a game-high 28 points, and Cam Spencer hit two clutch 3-pointers late as Memphis held off Sacramento. Jerome, filling in for Ja Morant, shot 10-for-14 and had seven assists. Spencer added 20 points for the Grizzlies, who won their second straight game.

Domantas Sabonis posted 24 points and 15 rebounds for the Kings, who lost their 10th consecutive game. De’Andre Hunter debuted for Sacramento, scoring nine points in 26 minutes.

Spurs 116, Thunder 106

Keldon Johnson scored 25 points, and Victor Wembanyama had 22 points with 14 rebounds as San Antonio beat a depleted Oklahoma City squad. De’Aaron Fox added 15 points and 10 assists.

Oklahoma City was limited to eight players due to injuries. Kenrich Williams led the Thunder with 25 points, and Jaylin Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds. The Spurs captured the season series against Oklahoma City 4-1.

Celtics 114, Rockets 93

Derrick White led Boston with 28 points, and Payton Pritchard added 27 off the bench as the Celtics cruised past Houston. Boston played without Jaylen Brown, earning their fourth straight win. Baylor Scheierman had 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Neemias Queta posted 10 points and 19 rebounds.

Kevin Durant led Houston with 15 points, and Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. added 13 each. The Rockets’ three-game winning streak ended.

—Field Level Media/Reuters