The Chicago Bulls fell to Oklahoma City with a score of 145:117 last night, marking their second consecutive loss in the NBA. In contrast, Oklahoma City celebrated its 10th straight victory.

Nikola Vučević, representing the Montenegrin national team, recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, and two assists during the game. For the Bulls, the standout performer was Jevon Carter with 17 points, while both Patrick Williams and Taylen Horton-Tucker contributed 16 points each. Josh Giddy also had a remarkable game with 15 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds.

Isaiah Joe played a pivotal role for the winning side, scoring 24 points in just 31 minutes, hitting 8 of 14 three-pointers, while Shay Gilges-Alexander added 27 points and 12 assists in three more minutes on the court.

Other notable performances included Jaylen Williams with 23 points and Isaiah Hartenstein, who recorded 14 points and seven assists for Oklahoma, the league’s top team with a record of 63 wins and 12 losses, ahead of Cleveland with a 60-15 record.

The Los Angeles Clippers triumphed over Orlando with a score of 96:87, marking their 11th victory in the last 14 NBA games.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Norman Powell matched his score with another 21 points. James Harden supported the win with 20 points, seven steals, and five assists. Ivica Zubac contributed significantly with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Serbian basketball player Bogdan Bogdanović ended the game with five points, two rebounds, and one block.

Orlando suffered its eighth loss in the last 10 home games, with Paolo Banchero leading their effort with 26 points and six rebounds, and Franz Wagner scoring 21 points alongside six assists.

Boston fought back to defeat Memphis 117-103, making history as they concluded a six-game road trip in the West without a single loss. The defending champions saw Al Horford leading the way with 26 points and eight rebounds, supported by Jayson Tatum with 25 points and 14 rebounds.

Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Jrue Holiday contributed 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Derrick White also had a strong performance with 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Boston’s victories against Utah, Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Memphis broke the previous franchise record set in February 1973.

The streak also allowed Boston to establish a new franchise record with 32 road wins, surpassing the previous record set in the 1972-1973 and 1974-1975 seasons. Only Golden State (34 wins in 2015-2016) and Chicago (33 wins in 1995-1996) have better road records.

In the Memphis camp, which experienced its sixth loss in the last seven games, Ja Morant stood out with 26 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Santi Aldama added 21 points and eight rebounds and Jaren Jackson recorded 20 points and 15 rebounds.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a win over Houston with a score of 104:98, solidifying their fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Luka Dončić delivered 20 points along with nine assists and six rebounds, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent each netted 20 points, including six three-pointers each.

LeBron James wrapped up the game for the Lakers with 20 points and nine assists as they played their 19th game in 35 days.

For Houston, the offensive efforts came from Amen Thompson with 20 points, Dillon Brooks with 16 points, and Jabari Smith, who contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds. In other matches, Brooklyn edged out Dallas 113-109 to snap their two-game losing streak, while Indiana rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat Sacramento 111-109.

Miami triumphed over Washington 120:94, marking their fifth consecutive win, and Charlotte overcame Utah with a score of 110:106, breaking their five-game losing streak.

THE RESULTS

Charlotte – Utah 110:106

Indiana – Sacramento 111:109

Orlando – Los Angeles Clippers 87:96

Washington – Miami 94:120

Memphis – Boston 103:117

Oklahoma – Chicago 145:117

Dallas – Brooklyn 109:113

Los Angeles Lakers – Houston 104:98

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