NBA Recap: Lakers defeat Grizzlies as Thunder down Warriors
Nets, 76ers, Bucks all pick up wins
Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 112-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in their NBA clash to move into playoff contention in the Western Conference. Anthony Davis led the scoring with 30 points and 22 rebounds for the Lakers, as Denis Schroder scored 17 points in the game. Jaren Jackson Jr scored 26 points for the Grizzlies.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 137-128 in the NBA on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points for Oklahoma as Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 17 assists. Steph Curry scored 40 points for the Warriors.
Dallas Mavericks secured a 120-116 win over the Utah Jazz in their encounter on Tuesday. Kyrie Irving led the scoring with 33 points as Luka Doncic recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points for the Jazz.
Brooklyn Nets claimed a 118-96 win over the Houston Rockets to improve to 37-28 in the NBA this season. Mikal Bridges led the scoring with 30 points and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 23 points in the game. Jalen Green scored 25 points for the Rockets.
Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-94 to pick up their 43rd win of the season. Joel Embiid led the scoring with 39 points and Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points. Anthony Edwards scored 32 points for the Timberwolves.
Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 134-123 in their NBA encounter on Tuesday. Brook Lopez led the scoring with 26 points as Khris Middleton scored 24 points and 11 assists in the game. Cole Anthony scored 23 points for the Magic.
Washington Wizards picked up a 119-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Bradley Beal led the scoring with 32 points and Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points in the game. Jaden Ivey scored 26 points and 12 assists for the Pistons in the game.
Charlotte Hornets secured a 112-105 win over the New York Knicks in their NBA clash. Kelly Oubre Jr led the scoring with 27 points as Terry Rozier scored 25 points. RJ Barrett scored 27 points for the Knicks in the game.
