Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double for the Denver Nuggets, while Julius Randle delivered his highest-scoring game in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform with a 41-point outburst.<\/p>\n
On the penultimate day before the 2026 All-Star Weekend, Kawhi Leonard drained a game-winner against the Rockets, Nikola Jokic cruised to another triple-double, and the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a a gutsy comeback to remain as the hottest team in the league.\u00a0
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KAWHI RESCUES CLIPPERS; RANDLE DROPS TWOLVES-HIGH 41\u00a0
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LA Clippers (26-28) def. Houston Rockets (33-20), 105-102: Kawhi Leonard capped a 19-point fourth quarter by hitting the game-winning three-pointer, propelling the Clippers to a nail-biting victory over the Rockets.<\/p>\n
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Minnesota Timberwolves (34-22) def. Portland Trail Blazers (26-29), 133-109: Julius Randle posted a Timberwolves career-high 41 points, leading Minnesota to a 24-point rout of the Trail Blazers.
Randle poured in 23 points in the fourth quarter alone, nearly outscoring Portland\u2019s entire team output of 27 in that period.<\/p>\n
Cleveland Cavaliers (34-21) def. Washington Wizards (14-39), 138-113: The red-hot Cavaliers are now 3-0 since acquiring superstar James Harden, with their latest win coming in a 25-point rout of the Wizards.<\/p>\n Cleveland will now enter the All-Star break on a five-game winning streak.
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Charlotte Hornets (26-29) def. Atlanta Hawks (26-30), 110-107: After seeing their nine-game winning streak snapped, the Hornets got back on track with a win over the Hawks.
Brandon Miller led the way with 31 points, LaMelo Ball scored 24 points including seven three-pointers, and Kon Knapple added 18 points to help Charlotte notch its 10th win in 11 games.<\/p>\n
Milwaukee Bucks (22-30) def. Orlando Magic (28-25), 116-108: In only his second game with Milwaukee, Cam Thomas poured in 34 points to halt the Magic\u2019s three-game winning streak.<\/p>\n
Boston Celtics (35-19) def. Chicago Bulls (24-31), 124-105: Against his former team, the Bulls, Nikola Vucevic posted a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Celtics to their sixth win in seven games.<\/p>\n
Indiana Pacers (15-40) def. Brooklyn Nets (15-38), 115-110: Kam Jones hit the go-ahead triple with 16.8 seconds left, sealing the Pacers\u2019 gutsy\u00a018-point comeback against the Nets on the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n
JOKIC DROPS FOURTH STRAIGHT TRIP-DUB; SPURS STAY SHARP\u00a0
Denver Nuggets (35-20) def. Memphis Grizzlies (20-33), 122-116: Nikola Jokic posted 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists for his fourth consecutive triple-double in the latest Nuggets conquest of the Grizzlies.
Jokic now has a league-leading 20th triple-double of the season and the 184th of his career, as he and teammate Jamal Murray turn their attention to\u00a0the upcoming All-Star Game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs (38-16) def. Golden State Warriors (29-26), 126-113: De\u2019Aaron Fox sparked a 16-point comeback as the Spurs beat the Stephen Curry-less Warriors to extend their winning streak to six heading into the All-Star break.<\/p>\n
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