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Jalen Green hit the go-ahead bucket with 2.3 seconds remaining, finishing with 34 points to complete a stunning comeback. Stephen Curry had 29 points and 11 assists in the losing effort, including a pair of daggers that seemed to have the game sealed. Alperen Sengun added 22 points and 10 rebounds for Houston in the one-point road heist.

Paolo Banchero led the way with 29 points and 9 rebounds, powering the Magic past the Pelicans 112-108 in a hard-fought road battle. Franz Wagner added 23 points and 7 assists, hitting the key shots in the fourth quarter to keep New Orleans at bay. Zion Williamson had 26 points and 8 rebounds for the Pelicans but missed a crucial free throw down the stretch.

Luka Doncic was magnificent with 38 points and 12 assists, guiding Dallas to a thrilling 134-128 victory over the Lakers at American Airlines Center. LeBron James answered with 32 points and 10 assists in a vintage performance, but his fourth-quarter heroics fell just short. Kyrie Irving added 26 points for the Mavericks, hitting the back-breaking three with 1:12 left.

Cam Thomas was electric with 34 points on 13-of-24 shooting, leading the Nets to a 121-115 home victory over the Wizards. Nic Claxton added 18 points and 12 rebounds, providing the interior presence Brooklyn desperately needed. Kyle Kuzma paced Washington with 28 points and 7 rebounds but couldn't will his team to victory.

Donovan Mitchell was sensational with 33 points on 12-of-20 shooting, leading Cleveland to a convincing 117-108 win over Indiana. Darius Garland added 21 points and 10 assists, controlling the tempo all night long. Tyrese Haliburton had 26 points and 9 assists for the Pacers but couldn't match Cleveland's defensive intensity.

Kevin Durant was virtually unstoppable with 36 points on 14-of-21 shooting, carrying Phoenix to a 120-110 win at the United Center. Devin Booker added 25 points and 8 assists, keeping the Bulls defense honest with his trademark pull-up game. Zach LaVine paced Chicago with 28 points but got precious little help from his supporting cast.

Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 31 points and 8 rebounds as Boston controlled the game from tip to buzzer. Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 6 assists, keeping Toronto at arm's length whenever the visitors threatened. The Raptors got 22 from Scottie Barnes but couldn't solve Boston's stifling defense down the stretch.

LaMelo Ball was magnificent with 35 points and 12 assists, engineering Charlotte's shocking 122-108 upset in Minneapolis. Brandon Miller added 24 points, hitting six three-pointers to stretch Minnesota's defense beyond repair. Anthony Edwards had 27 points for the Wolves but was plagued by 7 turnovers in a disjointed performance.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was an absolute force with 38 points and 14 rebounds, powering the Bucks to a dominant 131-115 victory over the Grizzlies. Damian Lillard added 27 points and 9 assists, orchestrating Milwaukee's offense with precision. Ja Morant countered with 30 points and 8 assists for Memphis but couldn't overcome Milwaukee's relentless interior attack.

James Harden orchestrated a masterpiece with 31 points and 14 assists, propelling the Clippers to a lopsided 138-109 victory over the Kings. Norman Powell added 27 points on scorching 10-of-14 shooting, punishing Sacramento every time they overplayed Harden. De'Aaron Fox had 24 points for the Kings but was a lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal evening.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable with 41 points on 15-of-22 shooting, leading Oklahoma City to a merciless 146-111 demolition of Utah. Jalen Williams added 28 points and 8 assists as the Thunder shot 58 percent from the field. Lauri Markkanen had 23 points for the Jazz but was a helpless bystander in the avalanche.