Durant leads shorthanded Nets to brilliant win over Timberwolves

Kevin Durant played just 27 minutes for the Brooklyn Nets as he continues his return from a niggling hamstring injury, but his contribution was immense as the Nets picked up a 127-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Durant finished the game with 31 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Nets.

Paul George contributed 36 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the Los Angeles Clippers as they ran away with a 126-115 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from their last defeat by picking up a 101-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets in their NBA encounter. Kyle Kuzma recorded 24 points with 4 rebounds and 1 assist in the game for the Lakers.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points with 7 rebounds and 1 assist for Utah Jazz as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-96 in their NBA encounter on Tuesday.

Phoenix Suns defeated Miami Heat 106-86 in the NBA on Tuesday. Deandre Ayton contributed 19 points with 13 rebounds and 1 assist for the Suns in the game.

Boston Celtics picked up a narrow 116-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jayson Tatum kept up his good form as he recorded 32 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.

Atlanta Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors 108-103 in their NBA encounter on Tuesday. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 23 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the game.