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LeBron James celebrated his 41st birthday with 17 points, but it was Cade Cunningham’s 27 points and 11 assists that propelled the Detroit Pistons to a decisive 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. This win underscores the Pistons’ surprising dominance in the Eastern Conference this season.
Pistons Surge, 76ers Edge Grizzlies in Overtime
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Key NBA results from tuesday night showcase rising contenders and hard-fought battles.
- The Detroit Pistons secured their third consecutive win against the Los Angeles Lakers, signaling a potential shift in power within the league.
- VJ Edgecombe delivered a dramatic finish for the Philadelphia 76ers, sinking a three-pointer with just 1.7 seconds left in overtime to secure a 139-136 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
- jusuf Nurkic posted a season-high 26 points for the Utah Jazz, but the Boston Celtics proved too strong, winning 129-119.
- Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles Clippers to a commanding 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings with 33 points, extending their season-best winning streak to five games.
Elsewhere, VJ Edgecombe delivered a dramatic finish for the Philadelphia 76ers, sinking a three-pointer with just 1.7 seconds left in overtime to secure a 139-136 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Santi Aldama contributed 15 points for the Grizzlies in the loss.
In Boston, Jusuf Nurkic posted a season-high 26 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 22, but the Celtics proved too strong for the Utah Jazz, winning 129-119. The Los Angeles Clippers continued their impressive run, extending their season-best winning streak to five games with a commanding 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings, fueled by Kawhi Leonard’s 33 points.
tuesday results
Los Angeles Lakers – Detroit Pistons 128-106
Memphis Grizzlies – Philadelphia 76ers 136-139 (OT)
utah Jazz – Boston Celtics 119-129
Sacramento Kings – Los Angeles Clippers 90-131
Conference Standings
Eastern Conference
1. detroit Pistons 25-8
2. Knicks de New York 23-9
3. Celtics de Boston 20-12
4. Toronto raptors 20-14
5.Philadelphia 76ers 17-14
6. heat de Miami 18-15
7. Magic d’Orlando 18-15
8. Knights of Cleveland 18-16
9. Chicago Bulls 15-17
10. Hawks d’Atlanta 15-19
11.Milwakes. 14-19
12. Hornets de Charlotte 11-21
13.Nets de Brooklyn 10-20
14. Wizards de Washington 7-24
15. Pacers d’Indiana 6-27
Western Conference
1. Thunder de Oklahoma City 28-5
2. Spurs of San Antonio 23-9
3. Nuggets de Denver 22-10
4. Rockets de Houston 20-10
5. Los Angeles Lakers 20-11
6. Timberwolves you Minnesota 21-12
7. Suns de Phoenix 19-13
8. Golden State Warriors 17-16
9. Grizzlies de Memphis 15-18
10. Portland Trail blazers 14-19
