The Phoenix Suns halted the Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak on Monday, despite losing Devin Booker to a right groin injury early in their 125-108 win.
Booker started strong with 11 points, three assists, and two rebounds in the first 10 minutes before exiting. The four-time All-Star was leading Phoenix with averages of 25.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Luka Doncic delivered an impressive performance for the Lakers, scoring 38 points along with 11 rebounds and five assists. However, his efforts were insufficient as Los Angeles suffered only their third defeat in the last 16 games. Dillon Brooks contributed significantly for the Suns with 33 points, while Collin Gillespie achieved career highs by scoring 28 points and making eight three-pointers.
Cade Cunningham played a crucial role in securing a narrow victory for the Detroit Pistons over the Atlanta Hawks, finishing at 99-98. With the game tied at 89, Cunningham’s jump shot gave Detroit (17-4) a lead with just over three minutes left. He then scored six of Detroit’s final ten points to fend off Atlanta (13-9).
Cunningham ended the game with an impressive stat line: 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, six steals, and three blocks. Jalen Duren also contributed significantly with 21 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.
The Miami Heat continued their offensive dominance by defeating the struggling Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 140-123. This marked Miami’s seventh win in nine games and their fifth time this season scoring at least 140 points. The Heat are second in NBA scoring averages at 124.3 points per game.
Miami matched a franchise record by making 24 three-pointers during the game. Former Clippers player Norman Powell led Miami with six three-pointers and topped the team scoring chart with 30 points. Despite Kawhi Leonard’s strong showing of 36 points for Los Angeles, they fell to a disappointing record of five wins against sixteen losses.
The recent NBA games showcased thrilling performances from various teams and players across different conferences. While some teams extended their winning streaks or broke others’, individual players also achieved personal milestones contributing to their team’s success.