In NBA action, the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103‑100 in a tightly contested battle.
Chet Holmgren led the charge with 28 points and eight rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander added 26, helping OKC withstand a late Knicks surge and clinch the win in the final moments.
The victory marked the Thunder’s fourth straight win and ninth in their last 11 outings, with the Knicks’ OG Anunoby missing a potential game‑tying three at the buzzer.
The Los Angeles Clippers delivered a commanding performance, downing the Indiana Pacers 130‑107. Kawhi Leonard starred with 29 points, and Bennedict Mathurin contributed 23, as the Clippers built a big lead early and maintained control throughout.
Indiana’s Pascal Siakam scored 29 in his return from injury, but the Pacers’ defensive struggles continued amid their seven‑game losing streak.
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets continued their impressive run with a 118‑89 victory over the Boston Celtics, marking their sixth consecutive win. Kon Knueppel paced Charlotte with 20 points in the decisive road triumph, as the Hornets maintained momentum in a strong stretch of play.
With the regular season progressing, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning, and these overnight results highlight the competitiveness across the league as the postseason race heats up.
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