The Los Angeles Lakers overcame adversity to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 119‑115 in Los Angeles. The Lakers fell behind early and lost star Luka Dončić to a leg injury in the second quarter, but Austin Reaves stepped up with 35 points off the bench to spark a comeback.
LeBron James contributed 17 points and 10 assists, while the 76ers’ Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for impressive scoring. Despite their efforts, Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak was snapped.
In Orlando, Jalen Suggs achieved his first career triple-double, leading the Magic to a 118‑98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Suggs finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, supported by Desmond Bane with 23 points and Paolo Banchero with 22.
Although Egor Demin scored a career-high 26 points for the Nets, Brooklyn was unable to keep pace with the Magic’s dominant performance.
The San Antonio Spurs triumphed 135‑123 over the Dallas Mavericks in a fast-paced, high-scoring matchup. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama led early scoring, and San Antonio pulled away with a strong finish in the fourth quarter.
The Mavericks remained competitive thanks to notable contributions from Cooper Flagg, but could not overcome the Spurs’ late surge.
Other games across the league included Charlotte defeating Houston, Washington topping Detroit, and Toronto prevailing over Chicago, making for an eventful slate of mid-season NBA action.
These games featured standout individual performances, dramatic comebacks, and key wins as teams continue their push for playoff positioning.
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