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The NBA saw a series of thrilling matches on December 29, 2024, with several teams extending their winning streaks and others suffering tough losses.

One of the standout performances came from Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks. Brunson scored a season-high 55 points, including 42 in the second half, to lead the Knicks to their seventh consecutive win. The Knicks rallied from a double-digit deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Washington Wizards 136-132 in overtime. Brunson's impressive game included 18-of-31 shooting from the field and 16-of-17 from the free throw line, along with nine assists[3].

In another notable game, the Atlanta Hawks secured their third straight win by beating the Miami Heat 120-110. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists, while Trae Young contributed 11 points and 15 assists[3].

The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 10 games by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 106-94. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top performer for the Thunder, scoring 22 points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out six assists[1].

The Los Angeles Lakers also had a strong outing, beating the Sacramento Kings 132-122. Anthony Davis dominated the game with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists. Austin Reaves added 26 points and a career-high 16 assists to help the Lakers secure their second consecutive win[3].

The Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak by edging out the Phoenix Suns 109-105. Jonathan Kuminga matched his career-high with 34 points, including the game-sealing free throws. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal combined for 59 points for the Warriors[3].

The Philadelphia 76ers continued their strong form, defeating the Utah Jazz 114-111. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points, with Embiid's tiebreaking jumper and Maxey's game-sealing free throws securing the win for the 76ers[3].

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