Defending champion OKC succumbs to Suns
In the American Basketball League (NBA), the Phoenix Suns defeated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105.
Devin Booker's three-pointer over Alex Caruso with 0.7 seconds to play gave the Suns their 21st win of the season at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
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Jordan Goodwin was the leading scorer with 26 points, while Devin Booker had 24 points, 9 assists and Dillon Brooks scored 22 points for the hosts.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and 6 assists, while Jalen Williams had 23 points and 7 assists for the Thunder, who saw their 4-game winning streak come to an end.
- Lakers beat Grizzlies for 2nd time in 3 days
Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in 3 days, defeating their opponent 120-114.
Luka Doncic had 36 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers, while LeBron James contributed 26 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds. Jake LaRavia also scored 26 points against his former team.
Jaylen Wells scored 23 points for the Grizzlies, rookie Cedric Coward, who suffered an ankle injury, finished with 16 points and 8 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. 14 points and Jock Landale 13 points and 10 rebounds.
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- Pistons win on the road against the Cavaliers
Eastern Conference leader Detroit Pistons defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110, ending their 9-game losing streak at Rocket Arena.
Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and Daniss Jenkins 25 for the Pistons, who hit all 21 free throws in the game.
Donovan Mitchell had 30 points and 6 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who got 16 points from Darius Garland, who was 0 for 7 from 3-point range.
