NBA Roundup: Hawks Snap Losing Streak, McIlroy Leads Kings Past Timberwolves
The Atlanta Hawks finally ended their eight-game skid with a thrilling 132-130 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, thanks to a clutch game-winner from Trae Young with 1.6 seconds remaining.
Young put on a show, leading Atlanta with 34 points and nine assists, while De’Andre Hunter (20 points) and Dyson Daniels (19 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks) provided key contributions.
For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham delivered a 30-point, 14-assist performance, and Tobias Harris added 22 points. Cunningham’s layup with 26.5 seconds left tied the game, but Young’s clutch long two-pointer proved to be the difference as Detroit failed to get a shot off on their final possession.
Other Notable NBA Results
Thunder 125, Bucks 96
- Ousmane Dieng scored a season-high 21 points as the Thunder cruised past Milwaukee.
- The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, and Brook Lopez, were led by Ryan Rollins (16 points).
Pacers 112, Jazz 111
- Pascal Siakam (22 points) delivered the game-clinching dunk as Indiana erased a 12-point deficit in the final six minutes to win their fourth straight game.
- Tyrese Haliburton added 18 points, while John Collins (21 points, 12 rebounds) and Jordan Clarkson (21 points) led the struggling Jazz.
Trail Blazers 121, Suns 119 (OT)
- Deandre Ayton (25 points, 20 rebounds) dominated against his former team as Portland won in overtime.
- Devin Booker (34 points) became the Suns’ all-time leading scorer, but missed a crucial free throw with 4.4 seconds left in OT.
Knicks 124, Rockets 118
- Jalen Brunson put on a scoring clinic with 42 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, leading New York to a come-from-behind win.
- Amen Thompson had a triple-double (25 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) for Houston.
Grizzlies 128, Spurs 109
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (31 points) and Ja Morant (25 points, 11 assists) guided Memphis past San Antonio.
- Victor Wembanyama recorded his eighth straight double-double (27 points, 10 rebounds) for the Spurs.
Warriors 104, Magic 99
- Andrew Wiggins (25 points) and Moses Moody (17 points) led Golden State to a late win over Orlando.
- Stephen Curry struggled early but still finished with 24 points.
Wizards 124, Hornets 114
- Bilal Coulibaly (26 points) and Corey Kispert (25 points) lifted Washington to back-to-back wins for just the second time this season.
- Miles Bridges (24 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) recorded his first career triple-double for Charlotte.
Nuggets 125, Pelicans 113
- Michael Porter Jr. (36 points) and Nikola Jokic (27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) led Denver past New Orleans.
- Trey Murphy III tied his career-high with 41 points for the Pelicans.
Kings 116, Timberwolves 114
- DeMar DeRozan (33 points) and Malik Monk (26 points, 8 rebounds) guided Sacramento to a tight win.
- Naz Reid (30 points) led Minnesota, but late free throws sealed the Kings’ victory.
Looking Ahead
With teams gearing up for midseason pushes, these results shake up the playoff race across both conferences. Can the Hawks turn their momentum around after breaking their losing streak? Will the Suns bounce back after a tough loss? The action continues with another exciting slate of games this week.
