The New York Knicks, facing injuries, continued their winning streak to nine games by defeating the Utah Jazz 119-103.
Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns shined for the Knicks, with Towns making history as the third player in team history to achieve at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games.
Despite missing key players like Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride, the Knicks improved their record to 24-10.
Meanwhile, the Jazz suffered their fifth straight loss (7-25) after taking an early lead of 18-8.
In other games, Nikola Jokic’s impressive triple-double helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 139-120.
In a game between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic, Jaden Ivey’s 22-point performance was overshadowed by a serious leg injury he sustained during the game.
The Toronto Raptors ended their 11-game losing streak with a 130-113 win against the Brooklyn Nets, while the New Orleans Pelicans suffered their 11th consecutive loss against the Miami Heat.
The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-107, and the Sacramento Kings staged a comeback to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107.
Lastly, the Houston Rockets claimed a 110-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, marking their return to winning ways.
