In another notable game, the Washington Wizards broke their two-game losing streak by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 113-110. Jordan Poole was the top scorer for the Wizards with 25 points, supported by Bradley Beal with 20 points and Kyle Kuzma with 15 points. Lamelo Ball led the Hornets with 31 points.
The Miami Heat secured their second consecutive win by beating the Orlando Magic 88-85. Tyler Herro was the top scorer for the Heat with 20 points, while Alec Burks and Jimmy Butler added 17 and 15 points respectively. Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 29 points.
The Atlanta Hawks also achieved their second straight win, defeating the Chicago Bulls 141-133. Jaylen Johnson had a double-double performance with 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Trae Young also recorded a double-double with 27 points and 16 rebounds. Deandre Hunter contributed 19 points to the Hawks' victory.
The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to four games by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 30 points, followed by Alperen ÅengĆ¼n with 27 points and Fred VanVleet with 25 points. Trey Murphy was the top scorer for the Pelicans with 21 points.
In the Western Conference standings, the Oklahoma City Thunder remain at the top with a record of 24 wins and five losses, followed closely by the Houston Rockets with 21 wins and nine losses.
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