KD poured in 32 to lead the Nets to their ninth win in a row in a 125 – 117 victory over the Cavs. Darius Garland led all scorers with 42. Paul George had 32 and 11 to pace the Clippers to a 142 – 131 comeback win in overtime against the Pistons. Despite getting 29 from Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves fell short against the Heat, losing 113 – 110. Kevin Porter Jr. helped the Rockets secure their 10th win of the year in a 133 – 118 trouncing of the Bulls.
Jonas Valanciunas hit a career high five threes to lead the Pelicans to a 113 – 93 win over the Pacers. The Spurs snuck past the Jazz 126 – 122. Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 24. Jerami Grant helped the Blazers past the Hornets with 32 points and 10 boards. Portland improves to 18 – 16 while the Hornets drop to 9 – 25.
