The Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Orlando Magic with a score of 104-89, marking their third consecutive victory. Julius Randle led the scoring with 23 points, complemented by 10 rebounds. Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points and seven assists, while Naz Reid added 16 points off the bench. Rudy Gobert also made a solid contribution with 10 points and 12 rebounds. For Orlando, Goga Bitadze was the standout player, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds.
In another matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their impressive winning streak to 12 games, defeating the Toronto Raptors 132-126. Darius Garland was exceptional, scoring a season-high 40 points, while Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Evan Mobley also had a strong night with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. The Cavaliers now boast a remarkable home record of 20-1.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors earned a narrow 107-104 victory against the Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 19 points in a game that saw them almost lose after leading by 18. Cade Cunningham of the Pistons delivered a strong performance with 32 points, but his last-second shot fell short.
The Dallas Mavericks edged the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111, thanks to Jaden Hardy's season-high 25 points. P.J. Washington also shined with 23 points and 14 rebounds. The Mavericks, without their All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, secured their second consecutive win after a rough stretch.
Finally, the Houston Rockets outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling contest, winning 119-115. Alperen Sengun led Houston with 32 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Green added 27 points. This victory strengthens the Rockets’ position in the Western Conference standings.
