Ja Morant recorded his 12th career triple-double, scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 122-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 37 points and 11 rebounds, Milwaukee struggled offensively, with Damian Lillard limited to just four points on 1-of-12 shooting. Brook Lopez added 12 points, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Bucks from falling to their fourth consecutive loss. Memphis led 70-48 at halftime and never looked back as all five Grizzlies starters finished in double figures.
In Dallas, the Houston Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 108-102, securing a rare victory over their Texas rivals. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 23 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter to fend off a late surge from Luka Doncic, who posted 29 points, including 15 in the final period. Dillon Brooks and Alperen Sengun each added 17 points for Houston, who dominated the boards, out-rebounding Dallas 50-37.
Wembanyama’s Historic Performance Lifts Spurs; Suns Come Back Against Clippers
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and five blocks, guiding the Spurs to a 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama’s second career “5×5” game puts him in elite company, joining Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as the only players with multiple “5×5” games since 1973.
In Los Angeles, the Phoenix Suns erased a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Clippers 125-119. Devin Booker scored 40 points, Royce O’Neale contributed 21 off the bench, and Kevin Durant added 18. Phoenix claimed their second comeback victory over the Clippers in eight days. Despite James Harden’s triple-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists for Los Angeles, the Clippers couldn’t hold their early lead, losing their second home game in their new arena.
