Just four games in the NBA on Thursday, so let’s take a look at all of them:
Pacers Beat Bucks on Tyrese Haliburton’s Four-Point Play
Tyrese Haliburton hit a fadeaway triple while getting fouled by Giannis Antetokounmpo to power the Indiana Pacers (36-28) to a stunning 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks (36-28) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Haliburton, who finished with 14 points and 10 boards, then hit the bonus free throw to seal the victory. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin and TJ McConnell added 17 and 12, respectively, off the bench. Antetokounmpo had 19 points, 17 boards, and 7 dimes, while Brook Lopez had 23 points and 7 caroms.
Up next:
Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers on March 15
Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers on March 14
Pistons Roll Over Wizards Behind Cade Cunningham’s Near Triple-Double
Cade Cunningham fired 27 points on top of 8 rebounds and 10 assists to power the Detroit Pistons (37-29) to a 123-103 rout of the league-worst Washington Wizards (13-51) at Little Caesars Arena.
Jalen Duren chipped in 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Malik Beasley and Dennis Schroder scored 14 and 11, respectively, off the bench for the Pistons, who raced out to a 35-21 lead after one and never looked back. Marcus Smart topscored for the Wizards with 16 points off the bench, while Jordan Poole and Bub Carrington had 15 each.
Up next:
Rematch on March 14
Cavs Hold Off Nets, Roll to 15th Straight Win
Darius Garland produced an 18-point fourth quarter to help the Cleveland Cavaliers (55-10) survive the hard-fighting Brooklyn Nets (22-43), 109-104, at Rocket Arena.
Garland finished with a game-high 30 points, while Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 11 rebounds for the league-leading Cavs, who were down 86-78 going to the fourth. Evan Mobley added 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists to help Cleveland win even without Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, and Ty Jerome. Cam Thomas led the way for the Nets with 27 points.
Up next:
Cavs vs. Memphis Grizzlies on March 15
Nets vs. Chicago Bulls on March 14
Pelicans Stun Clippers Behind Hot Start
The New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) built a 61-51 first half lead and held on in the second half on their way to a 127-120 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers (35-30) at Smoothie King Center.
CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, and Trey Murphy each scored at least 20, with McCollum firing 23 points on top of 7 assists, Williamson putting up 22 points and 12 dimes, and Murphy scattering 21. Karlo Matkovic added 15 as the Pelicans bench scored a combined 40. Kawhi Leonard’s 29 points led the Clippers, while James Harden chipped in 25 points and 17 assists.
Up next:
Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic on March 14
Clippers vs. Miami Heat on March 13
