The NBA delivered a mix of thrilling victories and sobering moments on Wednesday. The New York Knicks extended their winning streak, Jaden Ivey suffered a devastating injury, and the Toronto Raptors ended their losing run.
Knicks Dominate Jazz for Ninth Straight Win
Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart powered the New York Knicks to their ninth consecutive victory, defeating the Utah Jazz 119-103. With Jalen Brunson sidelined, Towns stepped up with 31 points and 21 rebounds, while Hart notched his second straight triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists.
| Knicks Leaders | Stats |
|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 31 points, 21 rebounds |
| Josh Hart | 15 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists |
| Mikal Bridges | 27 points |
Despite 25 points each from Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson, the Jazz fell to their fifth straight loss.
Pistons Beat Magic but Lose Ivey to Injury
The Detroit Pistons secured a 105-95 win over the Orlando Magic but saw guard Jaden Ivey stretchered off with a lower-left leg injury after a collision with Cole Anthony.
| Pistons Leaders | Stats |
|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | 22 points (before injury) |
| Cade Cunningham | 19 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists |
| Jalen Duren | 18 points, 11 rebounds |
Teammate Tobias Harris reflected the team’s mood: “It’s devastating for the whole group.”
Raptors Snap Skid with Victory Over Nets
The Toronto Raptors ended their 11-game losing streak with a 130-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets, led by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley.
| Raptors Leaders | Stats |
|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | 33 points, 13 rebounds |
| Immanuel Quickley | 21 points, 15 assists |
Brooklyn’s Cameron Johnson scored 24 points, while newly acquired D’Angelo Russell added 22 off the bench.
Around the League
- Wizards 125, Bulls 107: Jordan Poole returned from injury to score 30 points, while Chicago’s Zach LaVine led all scorers with 32 points in a turnover-plagued loss.
- Heat 119, Pelicans 108: Tyler Herro scored 32 points, and Bam Adebayo flirted with a triple-double (23 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists). Trey Murphy III scored 34 points for the Pelicans, who played with heavy hearts following a tragic act of terrorism in New Orleans.
The Knicks’ winning streak and playoff implications for teams like Miami and Toronto highlight the competitive intensity as the NBA calendar turns to 2025. Meanwhile, fans await updates on Jaden Ivey’s condition and the Pistons’ next steps.
