The Atlanta Hawks secured a 120-110 victory over the Miami Heat, marking their third consecutive win and completing a successful four-game homestand. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 28 points, while Trae Young contributed a double-double with 11 points and 15 assists. De'Andre Hunter also shined with 26 points, continuing his impressive scoring streak off the bench. The Heat, missing their star player Jimmy Butler, saw Tyler Herro score 28 points and Bam Adebayo contribute a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
In another matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets 106-94, extending their winning streak to ten games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 22 points, along with Jalen Williams' 20 points, propelled the Thunder, who never trailed in the game. The Hornets struggled again, losing 15 of their last 16 games despite Miles Bridges' 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The New York Knicks triumphed over the Washington Wizards in a thrilling overtime match, winning 136-132. Jalen Brunson was the star of the night, scoring a season-high 55 points, including nine crucial points in overtime. The Wizards, despite Justin Champagnie's career-high 31 points, were unable to overcome their 17 turnovers that led to 26 points for the Knicks.
The Chicago Bulls ended a three-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Josh Giddey's impressive triple-double of 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Nikola Vucevic also made significant contributions with 23 points. Meanwhile, the Bucks played without their leading scorer, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and saw Damian Lillard return with 29 points.
In a close game, the Golden State Warriors edged out the Phoenix Suns 109-105, highlighted by Jonathan Kuminga's 34 points. The Suns' Kevin Durant scored 31 points but could not secure the win. Lastly, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Detroit Pistons 134-121, with Nikola Jokic leading the way with 37 points, while Jamal Murray added 34 points, showcasing a strong third-period performance.
