In one of the standout games, the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to nine games by defeating the Indiana Pacers 120-114. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a career-high 45 points, along with seven rebounds and eight assists. Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, and Luguentz Dort added 13 points. For the Pacers, Andrew Nembhard scored 23 points, and Pascal Siakam added 22 points[1][2][5].
The Atlanta Hawks pulled off a dramatic comeback against the Chicago Bulls, winning 141-133. The Hawks outscored the Bulls 50-25 in the fourth quarter, with Jalen Johnson leading the way with a career-high 30 points and 15 rebounds. Trae Young chipped in with 27 points and 13 assists, while DeāAndre Hunter scored 25 points off the bench. Despite a strong performance from Zach LaVine with 37 points and seven assists, the Bulls could not hold onto their lead[5].
The Miami Heat secured a narrow victory over the Orlando Magic with a final score of 89-88. Tyler Herro hit a go-ahead game-winning jumper with five seconds left, leading the Heat with 20 points. Alec Burks and Jimmy Butler Jr. added 17 and 15 points, respectively. For the Magic, Jalen Suggs led with 29 points, and Tristan Thompson scored 18 points[1][2].
The Washington Wizards ended their two-game losing streak by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 113-110. Jordan Poole was the top scorer for the Wizards with 25 points, including the game-winning three-point shot with eight seconds left. Belal Kuli and Alexander Sar added 20 and 15 points, respectively. Lamelo Ball led the Hornets with 26 points, and Trey Lyles scored 19 points[1][2].
In another close game, the Portland Trail Blazers edged out the Utah Jazz 122-120. Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija each scored 27 points for the Trail Blazers, while Scoot Henderson chipped in with 18 points and hit the game-winning pull-up jump shot[1].
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