Gary Trent Jr. completed 7-of-15 shooting from long distance to notch 31 points. With Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo out, the Toronto Raptors visiting team halted their franchise’s second-longest slump with a 117-111 victory on Friday.

Toronto had endured 15 consecutive losses before facing Milwaukee, narrowly missing an organization record. RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley combined for 26 and 25 points, respectively, with Quickley impressing with near triple-double figures – 11 rebounds and nine assists.

Quickley’s final rebound came in a contested situation off a missed Khris Middleton 3-point shot in the last 19 seconds, which could have given Milwaukee the edge.

The Bucks have now suffered three losses in a row, all against teams already out of the playoff race. Damian Lillard made a comeback and scored 36 points along with six assists.

Mavericks 108, Warriors 106

P.J. Washington‘s decisive layup with just 4.5 seconds left helped Dallas withstand Luka Doncic‘s absence and edge past the visiting Golden State team.

Washington, with 32 points and Kyrie Irving‘s 26, led the Mavericks. They avenged their 104-100 loss against Golden State earlier in the week, their lone defeat in the last ten games.

Stephen Curry posted 28 points for the Warriors, whose six-game victory streak came to an end. Thompson scored 16 points but missed a crucial 3-point attempt at the buzzer.

Suns 97, Timberwolves 87

Grayson Allen notched 23 points and eight rebounds, leading Phoenix to a wire-to-wire victory and pushing Minnesota into a joint lead in the West.

Kevin Durant added 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists for the Suns, who have claimed victory in 11 of their last 16 games. Jusuf Nurkic‘s all-round display included 11 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Anthony Edwards contributed 17 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota, who’ve lost in three of their last 12 games. Nickeil Alexander-Walker‘s 13 points couldn’t prevent the Timberwolves from tying with the idle Denver Nuggets.

Pacers 126, Thunder 112

Pascal Siakam‘s 21-point effort propelled Indiana to triumph over Oklahoma City.

Tyrese Haliburton set a new Pacers franchise record for assists in a season with 11, exceeding Mark Jackson‘s total from 1997-98. Haliburton now stands at 714 assists.

Luguentz Dort top-scored for the Thunder with 22 points as they witnessed their first three consecutive defeats of the campaign. Kenrich Williams notched 18 points from the bench, while Josh Giddey contributed 14 points and 12 assists.

Clippers 131, Jazz 102

James Harden notched a triple-double, Terance Mann scored 19 points, and Los Angeles overwhelmed Utah to solidify their hold on fourth place in the West.

Harden’s triple-double featured 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists as the Clippers improved their record to 2-1 without Kawhi Leonard this week. This win marked their fifth victory in the last six games.

Talen Horton-Tucker‘s 17 points for the Jazz (29-48) came in the midst of their 11-game losing streak with key players like Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson out due to injuries.

Trail Blazers 108, Wizards 102

Deandre Ayton‘s 34-point, 13-rebound display lifted Portland to a triumph over Washington.

Ayton secured his third consecutive double-double by converting 13 of 25 field goals and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line. Off the bench, Dalano Banton‘s 21 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists boosted the Trail Blazers, securing their second win following a 10-game losing streak.

Washington’s Deni Avdija gathered 22 points, 12 rebounds, and Jordan Poole added 20 points and nine assists. The Wizards’ recent struggles have led to five defeats in their last six games, equalling their franchise record losses in a season.

Celtics 101, Kings 100

Xavier Tillman‘s clutch jumper with just 7.4 seconds remaining pushed Boston past Sacramento.

Boston, once holding a 19-point lead in the final quarter, saw Sacramento mount a late 16-1 run fueled by De’Aaron Fox‘s seven 3-pointers and Harrison Barnes’ other makes from beyond the arc.

Fox led the Kings with 40 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure victory as the team faltered, losing four of their last six games. The Kings now share the No. 8 position in the Western Conference with the Lakers.

Bulls 108, Knicks 100

Javonte Green‘s 25-point, 13-rebound performance marked his first career double-double, leading Chicago to victory over New York.

Chicago’s win propels them one game ahead of the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 9 seed in the East, giving them home-court advantage in the play-in tournament. Despite Jalen Brunson‘s third consecutive double-double with 35 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, the team remains tied with the Orlando Magic for fourth place in the East.

The Bulls maintained their lead throughout the game, with DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, and Andre Drummond all recording double-doubles to secure the win.

Heat 119, Rockets 104

Jimmy Butler‘s 22 points led Miami past Houston, with Tyler Herro making a return to contribute 17 points after a 20-game absence due to injury.

Houston, on a four-game losing streak, found Jalen Green leading their charge with 21 points but struggled from the 3-point line, shooting just 2-for-9. His 6-of-18 shooting overall didn’t reverse the Rockets’ downward spiral.

Hornets 124, Magic 115

Rookie Brandon Miller‘s flawless first-half shooting, going 10-for-10, culminated in a 32-point performance, driving Charlotte to a rare win over Orlando.

Miles Bridges, with 23 points, and Grant Williams, with 18, played significant roles in the Hornets’ victory, only their second in 11 games.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner tried to lift the Magic with 32 and 22 points respectively, but their efforts weren’t enough as Orlando’s three-game winning streak came to an end.

Grizzlies 108, Pistons 90

Trey Jemison‘s 17 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks guided Memphis past Detroit in a comprehensive win.

Maozinha Pereira contributed another 17 points for the Grizzlies, securing their third consecutive win while Jaden Ivey‘s valiant 31-point effort wasn’t enough to prevent the Pistons’ third straight loss and 11th defeat in 12 games.

Spurs 111, Pelicans 109

Devonte’ Graham‘s 20 points and Victor Wembanyama‘s near-triple-double guided San Antonio to a narrow win over a struggling New Orleans side.

Wembanyama’s 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists, accompanied by solid performances from his teammates, secured the Spurs’ first victory over the Pelicans this season, ending their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, CJ McCollum‘s 31 points and Jonas Valanciunas‘ 26 points weren’t enough for New Orleans, who’ve now lost four straight and five of their last six games.