The NBA delivered a night of breathtaking drama on Thursday, with four games decided in the final seconds. Here’s how the action unfolded:
Scoot Henderson’s Heroics in Portland
In Portland, Scoot Henderson sealed the Trail Blazers’ victory with a clutch step-back jumper with just 0.1 seconds left, securing a 122-120 win over the Utah Jazz. Henderson’s ice-cold performance sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Tyler Herro’s Game-Winner in Miami
Meanwhile, in Miami, Tyler Herro sank a 15-footer with 0.5 seconds remaining, clinching a nail-biting 89-88 victory for the Miami Heat over their state rivals, the Orlando Magic. Although Orlando had a chance to respond, Jalen Suggs’ three-point attempt came too late, bouncing off the rim after the buzzer.
Detroit’s Unlikely Comeback
The Detroit Pistons pulled off the most improbable win of the night, erasing a 10-point deficit in the final three minutes to defeat the Sacramento Kings 114-113. Jaden Ivey delivered the decisive blow, hitting a three-pointer while being fouled with 3.1 seconds left, then sinking the free throw to complete the dramatic comeback.
Washington’s Comeback Victory
In Washington, Jordan Poole sank a clutch three-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining, putting the Wizards ahead 112-110 against the Charlotte Hornets. A missed three-pointer by Charlotte’s Brandon Miller and a free throw by Washington’s Justin Champagnie sealed the 113-110 victory. Washington overcame a 21-point first-half deficit but remains at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with only five wins.
Other Notable Performances
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Indiana Pacers 120-114 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45 points.
- Memphis Grizzlies: Scored a franchise-record 155 points in their 155-126 rout of the Toronto Raptors. Jaren Jackson Jr. and rookie Zach Edey each posted 21-point double-doubles.
- Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Johnson tallied a career-high 30 points in a 141-133 comeback win against the Chicago Bulls.
- Houston Rockets: Jalen Green scored 30 points as the Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111.
- Brooklyn Nets: Cameron Johnson contributed 29 points in a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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