Norman Powell pumped in 25 factors because the Miami Warmth — backed by the highest-scoring quarter within the franchise’s 38-year historical past — defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets 126-108 on Friday in NBA Cup motion.
Miami scored 53 factors in its record-breaking first quarter — the second-highest scoring for a primary quarter in league historical past — taking pictures 67.7% general (21 of 31) and 66.7% (10 of 15) on 3-point makes an attempt. The Warmth had 13 assists and nil turnovers within the interval.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. completed with 18 factors, 9 assists and eight rebounds for Miami, which entered the sport ranked fourth within the NBA in scoring common (122.4) and was with out its two All-Stars: Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (ankle).
Kon Knueppel, Charlotte’s rookie first-round choose, scored a game-high and a season-best 30 factors, and teammate Tre Mann contributed 20 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
Thunder 132, Kings 101
Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went over 30 factors collectively for the primary time, Ajay Mitchell put up his second profession double-double and visiting Oklahoma Metropolis thrashed Sacramento.
Hartenstein complemented a career-best 33 factors with a game-high 19 rebounds and Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 30 factors, serving to the Thunder efficiently bounce again from their solely lack of the season on Wednesday in Portland. Mitchell added 18 factors and a career-high 10 assists.
Longtime Thunder standout Russell Westbrook had 24 factors, 9 assists and 6 rebounds for the Kings, who misplaced to the defending champions for the second time this season.
Magic 123, Celtics 110
Franz Wagner scored 27 factors and Desmond Bane had 22 to gas host Orlando’s victory over Boston.
Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 factors because the Magic overcame Jaylen Brown’s 32-point, nine-rebound efficiency to report their third win of their final 4 video games. Paolo Banchero collected 15 factors and 9 rebounds for Orlando.
Brown made 15 of 28 pictures from the ground to succeed in the 30-point plateau for the third time in a row and the fifth time in six video games.
Cavaliers 148, Wizards 114
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 factors to steer seven gamers in double figures and Cleveland cruised previous host Washington. The Cavaliers set a season excessive for factors scored and recorded their thirteenth consecutive win over the Wizards.
Darius Garland scored 20 factors, and Evan Mobley (18 factors and 10 rebounds) and Jarrett Allen (16 factors and 14 rebounds) every recorded a double-double for the Cavaliers, who led by as many as 37 and gained their third straight.
CJ McCollum led the Wizards with 25 factors whereas Tre Johnson scored a career-high 18 factors within the first begin of his rookie season.
Spurs 121, Rockets 110
Harrison Barnes scored 24 factors and Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie had 22 every as host San Antonio defeated Houston.
Devin Vassell added 15 factors and Fortress amassed 14 factors and distributed 13 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid.
Alperen Sengun led all scorers with 25 factors whereas Kevin Durant added 24 for the Rockets, who had their five-game profitable streak snapped. Reed Sheppard hit for 16 factors.
Pistons 125, Nets 107
Cade Cunningham totaled 34 factors and 10 assists as Detroit surged forward within the third quarter of a victory over Brooklyn in New York.
The Pistons overcame an early 10-point deficit and gained their fifth straight recreation — 4 by double-digit margins. Jalen Duren added 30 factors and 11 rebounds for Detroit, which managed the paint by a 80-32 margin and outrebounded Brooklyn 46-30.
The Nets had been unable to observe up their first win in eight video games with one other, and so they dropped to 0-5 at dwelling. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 28 factors.
Raptors 109, Hawks 97
RJ Barrett scored 17 of his 19 factors within the second half to assist raise visiting Toronto to a come-from-behind win over Atlanta and lengthen its profitable streak to 4 video games.
Barrett completed 7-for-15 from the ground and was one among seven Raptors gamers to complete in double figures. Toronto obtained 20 factors from Brandon Ingram and 18 from Immanuel Quickley.
Jalen Johnson put up 21 factors and 7 rebounds for the Hawks, who had gained three of their earlier 4 video games. Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 20 factors.
Bucks 126, Bulls 110
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41-point, 15-rebound, nine-assist efficiency powered Milwaukee to a win over visiting Chicago. Antetokounmpo scored 19 factors within the fourth quarter to assist maintain the Bulls at bay.
Ryan Rollins completed with 20 factors and shot 4-for-6 from 3-point distance for the Bucks, who’ve alternated wins and losses for 5 video games. Myles Turner put up 23 factors, six greater than his earlier season excessive, and grabbed eight rebounds.
Matas Buzelis completed with crew highs of 20 factors and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who took their second loss in three video games.
Timberwolves 137, Jazz 97
Anthony Edwards scored 37 factors on 12-for-21 taking pictures as Minnesota sprinted to a giant win over Utah in Minneapolis.
Julius Randle notched a triple-double with 19 factors, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for the Timberwolves, who posted their most lopsided victory of the season. Jaden McDaniels completed with 22 factors to go together with seven rebounds and three steals.
Keyonte George scored 18 factors to steer the Jazz, who misplaced for the fifth time up to now six video games. Lauri Markkanen completed with 12 factors however missed 10 of 14 pictures from the sector.
Grizzlies 118, Mavericks 104
Ja Morant and rookie Cedric Coward every scored 21 factors and Jaren Jackson Jr. completed with 17 factors as Memphis snapped a four-game dropping streak with a victory over visiting Dallas.
Morant added 13 assists and Coward grabbed 9 boards. The Grizzlies used an overwhelming opening two quarters to take a 23-point benefit on the half. They constructed the result in 35 factors within the second half and withstood a late Mavericks rally within the closing minutes.
Max Christie led Dallas with 18 factors, Naji Marshall added 16 and P.J. Washington scored 14. The Mavericks dropped their fourth straight.
Nuggets 129, Warriors 104
Nikola Jokic had 26 factors, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, Jamal Murray completed with 23 factors and eight assists, and host Denver beat short-handed Golden State.
Aaron Gordon contributed 18 factors, Jonas Valanciunas completed with 16 factors, Christian Braun had 12 and Peyton Watson 10 for the Nuggets, who’ve gained three in a row.
The Warriors performed with out Steph Curry for the second straight recreation attributable to an sickness however obtained Draymond Inexperienced and Jimmy Butler III again after a one-game absence. Al Horford (left foot) additionally did not play. Inexperienced had 17 factors and made a season-high 5 3-pointers whereas Butler completed with 16 factors.
–Area Degree Media
