Sport|BasketballClippers rally past Raptors in OT for fifth straight NBA winLos Angeles Clippers overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Toronto Raptors 121-117, while Nets and Cavaliers also win.
James Harden contributed eight of his 31 points during overtime and added 10 assists, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 121-117 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Ivica Zubac recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Clippers overcame a 14-point…
James Harden contributed eight of his 31 points during overtime and added 10 assists, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 121-117 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Ivica Zubac recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Clippers overcame a 14-point deficit, finishing with a 20-8 run, including Harden's eight consecutive points at the end of regulation.
Kawhi Leonard was absent due to a sprained right ankle. For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes scored 24 points, while Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead added 19 and 15 points, respectively.
Michael Porter Jr scored 26 points, including the decisive layup with 5.4 seconds remaining, as the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Chicago Bulls 112-109. Noah Clowney added 23 points and 11 rebounds, aiding the Nets in breaking a five-game losing streak.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points, while Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, and Matas Buzelis contributed 18, 17, and 15 points, respectively.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points and assisted Evan Mobley for the winning basket as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-115. De’Andre Hunter and Donovan Mitchell added 16 and 13 points, respectively.
The Clippers overcame a 14-point deficit, finishing with a 20-8 run, including Harden's eight consecutive points at the end of regulation.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 33 points, and Tyrese Maxey added 22 points and nine assists. Cleveland has won three of the last four games.
Russell Westbrook made six 3-pointers and scored 26 points, while Domantas Sabonis returned from injury to help the Sacramento Kings defeat the Washington Wizards 128-115. Sabonis contributed 13 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 21 minutes. DeMar DeRozan added 17 points for the Kings.
Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson scored 19 and 18 points, respectively, for the Wizards, who have lost five consecutive games.
Jay Huff scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119. Andrew Nembhard added a 19-point, 10-assist double-double. Pascal Siakam contributed 27 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points and seven assists. Trey Murphy III added 22 points.
Kevin Durant scored 39 points and made crucial free throws in the final minute, leading the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Alperen Sengun contributed 25 points and 14 rebounds.
Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Timberwolves, who were without Anthony Edwards. The teams combined to miss 29 free throws.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
