The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to eight games after defeating the Washington Wizards 126-106. Carl Anthony Towns led the Knicks with a double-double performance of 32 points and 13 rebounds. Josh Hart also had a notable game, achieving a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jonas Valanciunas was the top scorer for the Wizards with 22 points.
In another thrilling matchup, the Chicago Bulls secured their second straight win by beating the Charlotte Hornets 115-108 in overtime. Kobe White was the standout player for the Bulls, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with a double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds.
The Los Angeles Clippers continued their momentum with a three-game winning streak after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113. Norman Powell was the top scorer for the Clippers with 35 points, while James Harden added 27 points. Ivica Zubac contributed a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 33 points.
The Denver Nuggets also secured their second consecutive win, beating the Utah Jazz 132-121. Nikola JokiÄ had a stellar performance with a triple-double of 36 points, 23 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jordan Clarkson was the top scorer for the Jazz with 24 points.
The Sacramento Kings ended their six-game losing streak by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 110-100. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 33 points, while Domantas Sabonis added a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie was the top scorer for the Mavericks with 30 points.
The Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to four games after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 37 points, while Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points. Ben Simmons was the top scorer for the Trail Blazers with 25 points.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their impressive form, securing their seventh consecutive win by defeating the Golden State Warriors 113-95. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 25 points, followed by Donovan Mitchell with 23 points. Jonathan Kuminga was the top scorer for the Warriors with a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Standings Update
As of December 31, 2024, the Eastern Conference standings see the Cleveland Cavaliers at the top with a 28-4 record, followed by the Boston Celtics with a 23-9 record, and the New York Knicks with a 23-10 record.
In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead with a 26-5 record, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies with a 22-11 record, and the Houston Rockets with a 21-11 record.
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