NBA: Thunder and Cavaliers dominate, Raptors, Timberwolves and Spurs also win

07/11/202609:13

Boston crushes the Hornets, the Lakers get past Portland and Oklahoma City defeats Memphis. Cleveland, Dallas, Toronto and Minnesota also pick up victories.

Nine games took place across the NBA last night. The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 124-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, led by Luka Doncic’s 53-point performance. The Boston Celtics also dominated, cruising to an 119-80 victory in Charlotte behind Jayson Tatum’s 34 points.

The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97, while the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95. The Toronto Raptors earned a road win over Milwaukee (121-107), as did the Minnesota Timberwolves, who beat New Orleans 115-109.

Dallas defended home court against Utah (112-100), while the San Antonio Spurs came away with a 124-109 victory in Sacramento. The Atlanta Hawks also prevailed in a high-scoring matchup against the Washington Wizards, winning 139-132.