The LakeShow starpower that was missing in Boston is now in Philadelphia. But the 76ers aren’t laidback. With Luka Doncic and LeBron James back alongside Austin Reaves, Tyrese Maxey has gone all out.

Luka Dončić (38 points, 15-26 FG) finishes with a minus-25 net rating, blemishing his score line with nine turnovers versus just five assists. Austin Reaves posted a modest 16 points (6-12 FG) — snapping his streak of three consecutive 30-point games. He had five turnovers versus just three assists.

A Collin Gillespie triple cut the lead back down to 10 with just over 10 minutes left in the ballgame. A step-back jumper from Dillon Brooks made it an 8-point game. A Mark Williams putback slam made it a 7-0 Suns run to get them right back in the game, trailing 97-92.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the L.A. Clippers to clinch West Group B in the Emirates NBA Cup and advance to the knockout round.

Franz Wagner outplayed Jalen Brunson in the New York vs Orlando game for Eastern Conference seeding. 37 points from Wagner gave the Magic a superstar game during Paolo Banchero’s time-out with an injury. Brunson added 33 points and 11 assists, but the Knicks fell short for another road loss.

Bouyea remained a bright spot. He was dynamic, fearless, taking responsibility in a tough game, 11 points in just ten minutes. Thompson hit 30+ points, with both his season-highs against Phoenix. With eight minutes left, the score was 110–80, garbage time officially underway.

The Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers with one clear goal: end their five-game skid against the Purple & Gold. Their last win over L.A.

MVP candidates Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had great performances to keep their battle for the top NBA Award going strong.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 119-96. The Memphis Grizzlies improve to 11-13 on the season, while the Portland Trail Blazers fall to 9-15.