Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a commanding 118-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing three All-Stars. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George sidelined due to injuries, the 76ers struggled to keep pace. The Thunder, riding a hot streak with 18 wins in their last 19 games, have set their sights on a rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In another thrilling matchup, Trae Young scored a remarkable 43 points as the Atlanta Hawks edged the Phoenix Suns 122-117. Young's performance was crucial, especially with Atlanta missing several key players due to injuries. The Suns, despite strong showings from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, extended their losing streak in Atlanta.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their impressive form with a 127-117 win over the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 35 points, supported by strong performances from Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. The win halted Indiana's six-game winning streak, with the Pacers lacking All-Star Tyrese Haliburton due to injury. The Milwaukee Bucks also made headlines as Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 50th career triple-double in a 130-115 victory against the Sacramento Kings, ending their seven-game win streak.
