The Nets beat the Heat on a put back at the buzzer to secure their 18th win in 20 games. Kyrie put up 29 in the win. KD went down in the third quarter with a knee injury. He is being evaluated today. James Harden led the Sixers with a triple double in a 123 – 111 win over the Pistons. Scotty Barnes scored 22 to lead the Raptors over the Trailblazers 117 – 105. Myles Turner dropped 29 in the Pacers win over the Hornets, 116 – 111.
Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 24 as they downed the Jazz 123 – 118. D’Angelo Russell paced the Timberwolves over the Rockets with 22. Shai Gilgeous – Alexander dropped 33 for OKC in a 120 – 109 win over the Mavericks. The Cavs outlasted the Suns 112 – 98 to improve to 26 and 15. Trae Young poured in 33 for the Hawks in a 112 – 108 win over the Clippers. Kawhi had 29 in the loss for the Clips.