NBA, Phoenix edge Houston late as San Antonio dominates Portland

08/11/202609:21

The Suns secure a narrow win over the Rockets, while the Spurs cruise past the Trail Blazers. New York, Denver, Atlanta and Oklahoma City also come away with victories.

Stephen Curry steals the spotlight in the NBA, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 126-119 overtime win over the Orlando Magic. The Warriors star finishes with 41 points, six rebounds and six assists. Franz Wagner’s 30 points are not enough for Orlando.

The New York Knicks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on the road, despite Donovan Mitchell’s 37 points. Jalen Brunson leads the way with 31, while Karl-Anthony Towns adds 29 points and 13 rebounds.

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Washington Wizards, cruising to a 114-75 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the way with 30 points and nine assists in just 29 minutes.

The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102, with Nikola Jokic narrowly missing a triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. The Atlanta Hawks edge the Brooklyn Nets 124-121, powered in part by Jalen Johnson’s 30 points.

The Phoenix Suns claim a narrow 102-99 win over the Houston Rockets. Devin Booker finishes with 24 points and hits a crucial three-pointer down the stretch. The San Antonio Spurs comfortably defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103, as Victor Wembanyama records 29 points and seven rebounds, continuing the team’s strong run.