Detroit Pistons end 8-game losing streak by defeating Washington Wizards 96-87

The Detroit Pistons ended an eight-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Wizards, led by Cade Cunningham’s 33 points. In a matchup of the NBA’s bottom two teams, the Pistons held on to secure the victory despite blowing a 19-point halftime lead. Corey Kispert scored 23 points for the Wizards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Detroit’s early dominance. Both teams completed a split of their four-game season series, with the road team winning each game.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets behind Stephen Curry’s 23 points and four 3-pointers. Andrew Wiggins contributed 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists as the Warriors secured their third straight win. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 22 points, but Charlotte failed to win back-to-back games for the first time since the All-Star break. The Warriors pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Hornets 39-26 to seal the victory.

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a strong performance from Pascal Siakam, who finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds for the Pacers, helping them secure a crucial win for their playoff aspirations. Despite the Lakers getting solid performances from injured All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, including a double-double from Davis, they struggled from behind the arc and committed turnovers, ultimately falling short.

The Los Angeles Clippers edged past the Orlando Magic with key jump shots from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the final seconds. Leonard scored 29 points, with 25 coming in the second half, to lead the Clippers to their fourth straight road win. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero had 23 points and eight rebounds, but two crucial turnovers late in the game hindered the Magic’s chances of a comeback. The Clippers extended their winning streak while the Magic suffered their third straight loss.

Dennis Schroder and Mikal Bridges led the Brooklyn Nets to a victory over the Chicago Bulls, tying an NBA record by making 18 3-pointers in the second half. The Nets finished with 25 3s overall, shooting nearly 57% from behind the arc in the second half to outscore the Bulls. Cam Thomas added 28 points for the Nets, who have won three straight games after a six-game losing streak. DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points for the Bulls, who have now lost four of their last five games.