In a thrilling night of NBA action, Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to a comeback victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 30 points. Miami overcame a 19-point deficit, dominating the third quarter 35-16.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls edged past the Detroit Pistons, with Zach LaVine shining in the fourth quarter. The New York Knicks continued their strong form, defeating the Washington Wizards, while RJ Barrett's 39 points helped the Toronto Raptors snap a losing streak against the Indiana Pacers.

In a nail-biter, Damian Lillard's late layup secured a win for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Houston Rockets. The Orlando Magic also triumphed against the Phoenix Suns, despite missing key players.