NBA: Banchero, Knicks & Lakers – Ergebnisse und Highlights der Nacht

The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 126-109, ending a two-game losing streak. Paolo Banchero set a season-high with 37 points, shooting 15 of 21 from the field. Desmond Bane added 25 points, and Orlando shot over 55% as a team. Moritz Wagner contributed 10 points from the bench.

Washington initially kept the game close, briefly taking the lead in the second quarter. Still, a layup by Jalen Suggs gave Orlando a 66-56 lead in the third quarter – the start of a dominant stretch for the Magic, who extended their lead to 25 points. Tristan da Silva scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds as a starter, while the Wizards suffered their sixth consecutive loss.

The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95, securing their fifth win in the last six games. Jalen Brunson led with 26 points and 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Toronto started strong, leading by ten points in the first quarter, but New York turned the game around by halftime. For the Raptors, Brandon Ingram’s 31 points and RJ Barrett’s 20 were not enough. The Knicks have now won 12 consecutive games against Toronto.

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 117-90, achieving their fifth straight win and reaching a .500 record for the first time since late October. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 17 points, while LaMelo Ball added 15 points and nine assists.

The Hornets’ bench played a key role, with reserves hitting 12 of 21 three-pointers, led by Grant Williams (four three-pointers) and Josh Green and Sion James with three each. Dallas attempted 42 free throws but made only 3 of 22 three-pointers, losing their 14th game in the last 16.

The Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101, securing their third consecutive win. Luka Doncic led L.A. With 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, while LeBron James added 21 points.

With 21 turnovers, the Lakers trailed in the fourth quarter before a 14-0 run turned the game around. New Orleans went over four minutes without a field goal, and L.A. Won the final stretch 24-7. Austin Reaves (15 points) hit crucial shots after a slow start, while Marcus Smart and Doncic sealed the win with late three-pointers. Zion Williamson (24), Trey Murphy III (21), and Saddiq Bey (18) led the Pelicans.

The San Antonio Spurs responded emphatically to their first loss after twelve wins, crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91. Rookie Dylan Harper scored 22 points, as did Devin Vassell, while Victor Wembanyama needed only ten points in a controlled game.

San Antonio hit 18 three-pointers and led by 49 points after three quarters. Philadelphia was severely shorthanded, missing Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Kelly Oubre Jr., and the Sixers scored only eleven points in the third quarter.

Even without their MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-108. Youngster Jared McCain led OKC with 20 points, while Isaiah Joe contributed 19.

The Thunder turned the game around in the third quarter with a 14-3 run and took a double-digit lead into the final period. Isaiah Hartenstein was rested, but OKC spread the load across multiple shoulders: Jaylin Williams scored 17 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and Chet Holmgren had a double-double (12/11). For the Bulls, Josh Giddey nearly had a triple-double against his former team (14/9/9), while Guerschon Yabusele had a double-double (18/12).

The Minnesota Timberwolves won 117-110 against the Memphis Grizzlies, securing their fourth consecutive win. Anthony Edwards led with 41 points, scoring 13 points in the final quarter alone.

Memphis led by five points at halftime, but Minnesota increased the intensity on defense in the second half and took the lead in the third quarter. A late 12-2 run by the Grizzlies brought some tension, but the Wolves maintained control – while fans chanted “MVP” for Edwards in the final minute.