Bam Adebayo lit up the scoreboard with 24 points, scoring 18 in the first quarter, as the Miami Heat set a record for the most points allowed by Memphis in regulation, cruising to a 146-114 win. The Heat dominated, achieving 86 first-half points on an impressive 57.7% shooting rate and leading by 39 at halftime. Nikola Jokic chipped in with 20 points and six rebounds, while Kel’el Ware tallied 19 points and grabbed nine boards. Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed significantly with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. For Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 19 points, while rookie Cedric Coward added 16, and Santi Aldama had 13 points alongside eight rebounds. Star guard Ja Morant struggled, finishing with only 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 139-119, with Deni Avdija leading the charge with 26 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Jerami Grant added 22 points from the bench, while Toumani Camara found success with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Interim coach Tiago Splitter stepped up in place of Chauncey Billups. Stephen Curry scored 35 points for the Warriors, including seven three-pointers, while Jonathan Kuminga provided 16 points and eight rebounds.

Luka Doncic showcased his talents, netting 32 points in the first half of his 49-point performance, along with 11 rebounds and eight assists, helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over Minnesota. Austin Reaves supported with 25 points and 11 assists, while Rui Hachimura added 23 points. For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, and Julius Randle had 26 points and nine rebounds. The Lakers shot exceptionally well at 59.2%, surpassing Minnesota's 46.6% shooting.

The Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Toronto Raptors 122-116, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way with 31 points and 20 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. contributed 20 points, while Cole Anthony added 23 off the bench. Toronto’s Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, RJ Barrett contributed 20, and Immanuel Quickley secured 19 points.

In a thrilling finish, Trae Young's 25 points and crucial free throws led Atlanta to overcome a 14-point deficit, defeating Orlando 111-107. Nickeil Alexander-Walker gave 19 points, and Onyeka Okongwu added 17. For Orlando, Franz Wagner shone with 27 points, while Tristan da Silva and Desmond Bane both accounted for 15 points.

Cade Cunningham's timely free throws secured a 115-111 victory for Detroit against Houston. Cunningham ended with 21 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists. Paul Reed contributed 13 points along with nine boards, while Ausar Thompson added 19 points and Duncan Robinson netted 17 points with four three-pointers. Kevin Durant shone for the Rockets with 37 points.

The Knicks took down the Celtics 105-95 after a commanding second quarter where they outscored Boston 42-14. Karl-Anthony Towns put up 26 points with 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson led the game with 31 points. For Boston, Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, and Sam Hauser added 18.

Donovan Mitchell's 35 points helped the Cavaliers fend off a late surge from the Nets to win 131-124. Jarrett Allen added 22 points, with Sam Merrill contributing 22 points as well. Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas scored 33 points, with Michael Porter Jr. chipping in 31.

Victor Wembanyama dominated with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks as San Antonio edged New Orleans 120-116 in overtime. Devin Vassell added 23 points, and Luke Kornet contributed 14 points with 12 boards. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points, alongside 10 rebounds and seven assists.

Domantas Sabonis hit the go-ahead bucket with just 6.4 seconds to play, enabling Sacramento to secure a narrow 105-104 win against Utah. Zach LaVine netted 31 points, while Malik Monk posted 20 and Dennis Schroder added 17. Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points for Utah, while Keyonte George delivered 18 points and 10 assists but missed a crucial last-second shot.

Kyshawn George achieved career-highs with 34 points and 11 rebounds as Washington triumphed over Dallas 117-107. Anthony Davis scored 27 points and secured 13 rebounds for the Mavericks in a losing effort, while Tre Johnson came off the bench for 17 points.

James Harden led the Clippers to a strong 129-102 victory, scoring 30 points, including 26 in the first half. Kawhi Leonard supported with 27 points, while Phoenix’s Devin Booker was limited to just 18 by the robust Clippers’ defense.