Ja Morant made a triumphant season debut with 34 factors, capped by a game-winning, buzzer-beating layup, because the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113 on Tuesday night time.
Memphis, which trailed by 24 factors within the first half and by 14 within the fourth quarter, took a timeout with the rating tied at 113-113 and 10 seconds left to arrange a play for Morant. The two-time All-Star drove to the basket and hit an off-balance jumper to finish the Pelicans’ four-game successful streak.
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Morant, who scored 27 factors within the second half, added six rebounds and eight assists in his return to the Grizzlies’ lineup after serving a 25-game suspension for holding a gun throughout a livestream video final spring.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 factors and Desmond Bane added 21 for Memphis, which snapped a five-game dropping streak. Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 34 factors, whereas Jonas Valanciunas had 22 factors and 14 rebounds.
Warriors 132, Celtics 126 (OT)
Stephen Curry drained a desperation 3-pointer on the finish of the shot clock with 11.5 seconds left in time beyond regulation to assist Golden State rally previous Boston in San Francisco.
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on December 19, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on December 19, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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Down by as many as 17 factors and by no means in entrance after halftime till the second minute of time beyond regulation, the Warriors gained a 3rd straight sport. They have been led by Curry’s game-high 33 factors and Klay Thompson’s 24.
Derrick White had 30 factors and Jaylen Brown added 28 to tempo the Celtics, who noticed a five-game successful streak come to an finish. They survived a scare when Jayson Tatum needed to go away the competition within the first quarter due to a sprained left ankle.
Bucks 132, Spurs 119
Damian Lillard poured in a season-high 40 factors, 19 within the first quarter, as host Milwaukee roared out of the gate and beat short-handed San Antonio Spurs.
Milwaukee has gained 5 straight video games whereas the hapless Spurs dropped their twentieth sport up to now 21. San Antonio performed with out rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama (proper ankle) for simply the second time this season.
Bobby Portis added 23 factors and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, with Khris Middleton hitting for 17 factors. Keldon Johnson led San Antonio with 28 factors and 12 rebounds.
Trail Blazers 109, Suns 104
Anfernee Simons recorded 23 factors and 7 assists as Portland snapped a seven-game dropping streak with a victory over visiting Phoenix.
Jerami Grant scored 22 factors to assist Portland enhance to 3-9 at house. Deandre Ayton logged 16 factors and 15 rebounds towards his former Phoenix teammates. Portland gained for the primary time since beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 30.
Kevin Durant scored 40 factors and Devin Booker added 26 for Phoenix, which misplaced for the seventh time in 10 video games.
