Rookie Brandon Miller’s 31 points lead Hornets to victory over Cavaliers in NBA match

The Charlotte Hornets secured a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers with the help of rookie Brandon Miller’s career-high seven 3-pointers and 31 points. The Hornets shot 58% from the field, snapping a five-game losing streak. Jarrett Allen led the Cavs with 24 points, but it was not enough to secure the win. In another game, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Orlando Magic despite Draymond Green’s early ejection, with Andrew Wiggins scoring 23 points and Stephen Curry making crucial baskets in the final moments.

In a close matchup, the Brooklyn Nets held off the Washington Wizards in overtime, with Cam Thomas scoring 38 points. The game coincided with Wizards owner Ted Leonsis announcing the team’s continued stay in Washington D.C. after plans to move to Virginia fell through. Dejounte Murray led the Atlanta Hawks to a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with 30 points and seven assists, extending the Blazers’ losing streak to eight games despite Dalano Banton’s career-high 31 points off the bench.

The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, with Kawhi Leonard making key plays in the closing moments of the game. The New York Knicks dominated the Toronto Raptors, with Miles McBride scoring 29 points and Jalen Brunson adding 26. In a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers, DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls to a victory with 27 points, snapping a three-game losing streak for Chicago.

LeBron James recorded a triple-double to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, their fifth straight win. The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 10 games by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime, with Jalen Green scoring 37 points. The San Antonio Spurs outpaced the Utah Jazz behind Devin Vassell’s 31 points, while Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a win over the Denver Nuggets with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks.