Overview
- Luka Doncic hit the winning jumper with 0.5 seconds left in overtime and finished with a 30-13-11 triple-double, while Nikola Jokic posted 24-16-14 for Denver.
- Austin Reaves forced overtime by rebounding his intentionally missed free throw for a late floater, and Jamal Murray fouled out early in OT on a 1-for-14 night.
- The Lakers have won five straight, clinched the season series over Denver, and sit third in the West at 42-25 as the Nuggets fell to 41-27.
- Orlando beat Miami 121-117 to extend its streak to seven and sweep the season series 5-0, with Paolo Banchero scoring 27 as the Magic moved a game clear for fifth in the East.
- Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio past Charlotte 115-102 with 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists; Boston beat Washington 111-100 for the Wizards’ 11th straight loss, and short-handed Philadelphia topped Brooklyn 104-97 as the Nets leaned on rookies after being reported as mathematically eliminated.