In a thrilling encounter, the Miami Heat edged past the Houston Rockets 104-100, but the game ended in chaos as six individuals were ejected following a fight with just 35 seconds remaining. Tyler Herro led Miami with 27 points, and his performance was pivotal in the Heat's comeback, especially after trailing in the final quarter. The Rockets had been in control, leading 92-85 at one point, but a series of missed shots allowed Miami to rally, culminating in Herro's decisive jumper that secured the victory.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic pulled off a stunning 17-point comeback against the Brooklyn Nets, winning 102-101. Cole Anthony's last-second layup sealed the win, with Tristan da Silva playing a crucial role by scoring 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. The Nets, despite a strong performance from Cam Thomas, who scored 25 points, were unable to hold onto their lead.
The Indiana Pacers rebounded from a heavy loss to the Boston Celtics with a 123-114 victory, led by Tyrese Haliburton's 31 points. The Celtics, who have struggled at home this season, saw Jaylen Brown match Haliburton’s scoring but ultimately fell short against the Pacers.
In another matchup, the Atlanta Hawks dominated the Toronto Raptors 136-107, with Trae Young leading the way with 34 points. The Raptors continue to struggle, suffering their 10th consecutive loss, while the Hawks celebrated their fourth straight win.
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 130-106. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was outstanding with 35 points, helping the Thunder extend their winning streak to 11 games. The Grizzlies, missing key players, struggled to keep pace.
Finally, the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the San Antonio Spurs 112-110, thanks to Donte DiVincenzo's 26 points. The Spurs had a chance to tie but missed a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds. Wembanyama led San Antonio's scoring efforts with 34 points but fell short in the end.
