New York Knicks record overtime win against LA Lakers
Kristaps Porzingis finished with 37 points for the New York Knicks as the Cleveland Cavaliers made it nine successive home wins
The New York Knicks snatched a win in overtime during a closely-fought match against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Knicks looked to have taken the momentum in a back-and-forth game late in the fourth quarter but the Lakers answered back as Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer with 23.9 seconds to go.
It was left to Michael Beasley and Doug McDermott to help power New York to a 113-109 win during overtime.
LeBron James tied a career high of 17 assists in the Cleveland Cavalier’s 123-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, the side’s 15th win in 16 games.
The Cavs drilled 20 three-pointers during the game, their record for the season, and extended their string of games with at least 10 three-pointers to 18 straight.
In Minneapolis, the Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, winning 118-112.
Joel Embiid finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and a career high of eight assists, with his straightaway 3-pointer in overtime helping to seal the Sixers’ victory.
Harrison Barnes led the way for the Dallas Mavericks in their 95-89 defeat of state rivals the San Antonio Spurs.
Elsewhere, the Brooklyn Nets outscored the Washington Wizards 103-98, the Denver Nuggets toppled the Detroit Pistons 103-84 and the Sacramento Kings edged the Phoenix Suns 99-92.
