The Chicago Bulls snapped a five-game winning streak for Minnesota on Saturday night, claiming a 117-106 victory in Minneapolis behind 24 points from Norman Powell.
- Norman Powell’s Value: Scoring 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting highlights Powell’s performance, making him a notable contributor on the night.
- Matas Buzelis’ Upside: The rookie’s 18 points and nine rebounds point toward an expanding role for Chicago, boosting his overall presence.
Matas Buzelis added 18 points and nine rebounds for Chicago. Buddy Hield and Tre Jones scored 16 points apiece off the bench. Josh Giddey contributed eight points and led the team with five assists along with eight rebounds.
Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help visiting Denver earn a 116-108 victory over reeling New Orleans.
Zion Williamson’s 24 points led New Orleans, followed by Saddiq Bey’s 16. Herbert Jones and Derik Queen scored 10 points apiece in the loss.
Fellow starters Mario Hezonja scored 22 points, Maleek Thomas added 20, Thomas Bryant contributed 19 and Jaylon Tyson finished with 18 for the Cavaliers.
Noah Clowney contributed 15 points, and Danny Wolf scored 14.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists as Miami beat visiting Detroit 137-117 for its fourth straight victory.
Davion Mitchell had 15 points and nine assists, and Andrew Wiggins chipped in 10 points.
| Game | Winner | Loser | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls at Timberwolves | Chicago (117) | Minnesota (106) | Norman Powell (24 pts) |
| Nuggets at Pelicans | Denver (116) | New Orleans (108) | Nikola Jokic (26 pts, 10 ast) |
| Mavericks at Cavaliers | Cleveland (127) | Dallas (117) | Tyrese Proctor (24 pts, triple-double) |
| Nets at Grizzlies | Memphis (129) | Brooklyn (110) | Cedric Coward (23 pts, 12 reb) |
| Pistons at Heat | Miami (137) | Detroit (117) | Giannis Antetokounmpo (34 pts, 14 reb) |
Kevin Huerter scored 20 points off the bench for Detroit, which shot 40.2 percent from the field on 39-of-97 shooting and 32.4 percent from 3-point range on 11-of-34 shooting.
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