The Los Angeles Clippers triumphed over Utah 120:116 in overtime, marking their third straight victory in the NBA.

Utah led by as many as 20 points (50:30) during the second quarter, but the Clippers fought back.

A pivotal 11-1 run in the fourth quarter propelled the Clippers to a 103-100 lead. However, they couldn’t maintain this advantage, and Utah tied it up with a free throw from Isaiah Collier, forcing overtime.

In the extra period, Norman Powell clinched victory for the Clippers with nine points.

Powell posted a season-high of 41 points alongside three rebounds, while James Harden contributed a double-double of 32 points and 10 rebounds, along with seven assists and three steals. Ben Simmons added 12 points, seven steals, and six assists.

Serbian player Bogdan Bogdanović chipped in with seven points, three steals, two assists, and one rebound.

For Utah, Kyle Filipovski recorded 20 rebounds and scored 10 points, Lauri Markkanen added 10 points with six rebounds, and John Collins contributed 17 points and seven steals.

Currently, the Clippers sit in sixth place in the Western Conference with 31 wins and 23 losses, while Utah is in second-to-last, ranked 14th with a record of 13-41.

In another game, Dallas defeated Miami 118-113 at home, sending the visitors to their fourth consecutive loss. Despite missing eight key players, including Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, Texas secured the win.

Dante Exum, a former Partizan player, led Dallas with 27 points, complemented by four assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Max Christie scored 19 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 18 points and six assists.

On the Miami side, Tyler Herro stood out with 40 points and eight rebounds, Kelel Weir notched 17 points with nine steals, and Kyle Anderson recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Serbian player Nikola Jović contributed six points, one rebound, and one assist for the losing team. Dallas is currently positioned eighth in the West with 30 wins and 26 losses, while Miami ranks ninth in the East with 25 wins in 53 games.

New Orleans broke a 10-game losing streak, defeating Sacramento 140:133 in overtime at home.

CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 43 points, including 11 in overtime, and grabbed seven rebounds. Trey Murphy was just shy of a triple-double, posting 18 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, while Jose Alvarado contributed 18 points and eight assists.

Zach LaVine was the top performer for Sacramento with 32 points and 10 assists, Malik Monk added 24 points with nine assists and six rebounds, and Domantas Sabonis achieved a double-double with 22 points and an impressive 28 rebounds.

Sacramento holds a ninth-place position in the West with 28 wins and 27 losses, while New Orleans is last in the conference, ranked 15th with a record of 13-42.

Golden State secured a 105:98 away victory over Houston, powered by Stephen Curry’s 27 points.

Minnesota achieved a home win against Oklahoma 116:101, halting the visitors’ winning streak at seven games.

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