Sport|BasketballNBA: Tyrese Maxey’s clutch shots push 76ers past Rockets in OTPhiladelphia 76ers beat Houston Rockers 128-122, while Nuggets, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Spurs also win.
## Philadelphia 76ers 128, Houston Rockets 122
Philadelphia 76ers 128, Houston Rockets 122
Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points and recorded 10 assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory over the Houston Rockets. Joel Embiid contributed significantly with 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Kelly Oubre Jr added 26 points on efficient shooting.
For Houston, Kevin Durant scored 36 points but also accounted for eight of the team's 17 turnovers. Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine assists. The Rockets' three-game winning streak was halted.
Denver Nuggets 107, Washington Wizards 97
Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points, contributing to Denver's victory over Washington. Watson made 10 of 16 shots, including 6 of 8 from three-point range, and added four blocks. Jamal Murray scored 24 points, while Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points and nine rebounds.
Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. Rookie Tre Johnson added 19 points. The Wizards have now lost eight consecutive games.
Dallas Mavericks 123, Golden State Warriors 115
Naji Marshall scored 30 points and provided nine assists, leading the Mavericks to victory over the Warriors. Cooper Flagg added 21 points and 11 rebounds, with Max Christie and Brandon Williams contributing 21 and 19 points, respectively.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 38 points, shooting 8-of-15 from three-point range. De’Anthony Melton contributed 22 points. Jonathan Kuminga left the game with a knee injury.
Portland Trail Blazers 127, Miami Heat 110
Shaedon Sharpe scored 27 points, with 24 coming in the second half, to lead the Trail Blazers to victory over the Heat. Caleb Love added 20 points, and Deni Avdija contributed 20 points before exiting due to back soreness.
Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points and recorded 10 assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory over the Houston Rockets.
Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 32 points and 10 rebounds. Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio added 18 and 17 points, respectively.
Los Angeles Clippers 112, Los Angeles Lakers 104
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, and Ivica Zubac added 18 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Clippers to victory over the Lakers. James Harden contributed 18 points and 10 assists.
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and LeBron James added 23 for the Lakers.
De’Aaron Fox scored 31 points, including four three-pointers in the fourth quarter, leading the Spurs to a win over the Jazz. Victor Wembanyama contributed 26 points and 14 rebounds.
Jusuf Nurkic achieved a triple-double for Utah with 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds. Ace Bailey scored a career-high 25 points.
Chicago Bulls 120, Minnesota Timberwolves 115
Coby White scored 22 points, leading the Bulls to a victory over the Timberwolves. Josh Giddey added 21 points in his return from injury.
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 30 points. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each scored 20 points.
Charlotte Hornets 124, Orlando Magic 97
Brandon Miller scored 20 points to lead the Hornets to victory over the Magic. Collin Sexton added 19 points, with LaMelo Ball contributing 16 points.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points, while Desmond Bane added 21 points.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.