NBA Game Summary: Knicks and Heat Suffer Defeats
The NBA’s Saturday schedule was full of emotions, with unexpected results and outstanding individual performances. The New York Knicks and the Miami Heat suffered painful defeats, while the Dallas Mavericks prevailed in the Texan derby.
76ers Beat Knicks at Madison Square Garden
In Madison Square Garden, the Philadelphia 76ers once again demonstrated their superiority over the New York Knicks. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers’ offense with 36 points, accompanied by Joel Embiid with 26 and VJ Edgecombe with another 26.
Despite Jalen Brunson’s 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns’ double-double (23 points and 14 rebounds), the Knicks couldn’t avoid their third consecutive loss.
Mavericks Beat Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets with a score of 110-104. Anthony Davis achieved a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
Kevin Durant shone with 34 points for the Rockets, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the defeat. In addition, the team suffered the loss due to injury of Alperen Sengun, who suffered a sprained ankle.
Heat Stalls Against Timberwolves
The Miami Heat saw their winning streak interrupted by falling 125-115 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards led the attack with 33 points.
Jaime Jáquez Jr. had to leave the game due to ankle discomfort after scoring six points in less than ten minutes of action.
Other Results of the Day
- The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 112-99.
- The Toronto Raptors surpassed the Atlanta Hawks 134-117.
