The New Orleans Pelicans rallied past the Phoenix Suns at home (117-128) and extended their winning streak to six games to stay on top of the West (17-8).
On the other hand, the Suns lost for a third time in a row, while the two teams will square off again in New Orleans on Sunday.
In Salt Lake City, Rudy Gobert received a standing ovation from the Utah Jazz crowd in his return to the city for the first time as an opponent. Gobert, who spent nine years with the Jazz, had 22 points and 13 rebounds, as Minnesota earned the 118-108 win.
All love, @rudygobert27 🖤 pic.twitter.com/whqoiAicu9
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 10, 2022
In the other games, the Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight and are just 0,5 games behind the Pelicans in the West standings (17-9).
The Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards extended their losing skids, while the Philadelphia 76ers survived a late OT thriller vs the LA Lakers (122-133).
New York Knicks (13-13) vs Charlotte Hornets (7-19): 121-102
Julius Randle 33 points, 7 rebounds – Terry Rozier 24 points, 6 boards, 4 assists
Julius Randle (33 PTS, 7 REB) and RJ Barrett (26 PTS, 7 REB) powered the @nyknicks to win on the road! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/vRhApvD6sF
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
Washington Wizards (11-15) vs Indiana Pacers (14-12): 111-121
Kyle Kuzma 27 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists – Tyrese Haliburton 23 points, 11 assists
Buddy Hield balled out tonight.
28 PTS (season-high)
4 AST
3 STL pic.twitter.com/Rs7N82k9q9— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 10, 2022
Toronto Raptors (13-13) vs Orlando Magic (7-20): 109-113
Pascal Siakam 36 points, 9 boards, 7 assists – Franz Wagner 34 points, 5 rebounds
A season-high 34 PTS from Franz Wagner fueled the @OrlandoMagic offense in their victory! #MagicTogether@franzboogie: 34 PTS, 5 REB, 2 STL pic.twitter.com/7ok1r3lqkw
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
Atlanta Hawks (13-13) vs Brooklyn Nets (15-12): 116-120
Trae Young 33 points, 9 assists – Kyrie Irving 33 points, 11 rebounds
Kevin Durant 🤝 Kyrie Irving
The @BrooklynNets duo combined for 67 PTS as they powered Brooklyn to the win.
Kai: 33 PTS, 11 REB, 5 3PM
KD: 34 PTS, 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/tJWCKKA6IQ— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
Sacramento Kings (14-10) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (16-10): 106-95
Domantas Sabonis 18 points, 18 boards, 6 assists – Caris LeVert 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
LA Lakers (10-15) vs Philadelphia 76ers (13-12): 122-133
Anthony Davis 31 points, 12 rebounds – Joel Embiid 38 points, 12 boards, 5 assists
38 PTS (20 PTS in Q1)
12 REB
5 AST@JoelEmbiid was hot from the tip in the @sixers' OT win! #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/qdmIcCpz7u— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
Detroit Pistons (7-21) vs Memphis Grizzlies (17-9): 103-114
Marvin Bagley 14 points, 9 rebounds – Ja Morant 15 points, 12 assists, 6 boards
6 stocks tonight 📈@jarenjacksonjr was tonight's @IntlPaperCo #GrizzPlayerOfTheGame pic.twitter.com/P9UeWkQL5y
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 10, 2022
Phoenix Suns (16-10) vs New Orleans Pelicans (17-8): 117-128
Deandre Ayton 25 points, 14 rebounds – Zion Williamson 35 points, 7 rebounds
It was the Zion Williamson show in New Orleans tonight!
🔥 @Zionwilliamson: 35 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4DbnhF7EwS
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves (13-12) vs Utah Jazz (15-13): 118-108
Rudy Gobert 22 points, 13 rebounds – Malik Beasley 23 points
🧊 IN HIS VEINS@Dloading poured in 20 PTS (7/7 FGM) in Q4 to lift the @Timberwolves to the win! #RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/YjS1bjuVg6
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks (19-6) vs Dallas Mavericks (13-12): 106-105
Giannis Antetokounmpo 28 points, 10 rebounds – Luka Doncic 33 points, 11 assists, 6 boards
🚨 LOPEZ PUTS THE BUCKS UP 1 🚨
MIL 106 | DAL 105
Get to ESPN NOW 🍿 pic.twitter.com/ghl5xvdEwz— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2022
