NBA roundup: LeBron surpasses the record as the Lakers defeat the Kings, while the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Golden State Warriors 51 points.

On Thursday, Santi Aldama led the Memphis Grizzlies to a dominant 144-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors, scoring 21 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. This win was historic for Memphis, as they set a franchise record with 27 three-pointers made, showcasing their exceptional shooting. This victory marked the second-largest margin of victory in the Grizzlies’ history, only behind their 152-79 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. On the other hand, the Warriors suffered one of their worst losses ever, with this defeat tying as the fourth-largest in franchise history.

Golden State struggled throughout the game, with Brandin Podziemski leading the team with 21 points, a season-high. However, the biggest shock came from Stephen Curry, who scored just two points, his lowest total in a game where he played more than 12 minutes. Curry missed all seven of his field-goal attempts, six of which were from three-point range. Draymond Green also had a tough night, failing to register any points, rebounds, or assists in 19 minutes of play.

In another thrilling game, the Portland Trail Blazers edged out the Denver Nuggets 126-124. Anfernee Simons led the charge with 28 points and 10 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points. Deni Avdija contributed 19 points off the bench. The Blazers’ win snapped a six-game losing streak, with Simons making a crucial driving layup at the buzzer to seal the victory. Despite a strong performance from Nikola Jokic (34 points, 8 assists) and Jamal Murray (24 points, 9 assists), Denver could not hold off Portland’s late surge, which saw them overcome a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to briefly take the lead before falling short.

In Phoenix, the Indiana Pacers secured a 120-111 win over the Suns, powered by Pascal Siakam’s stellar performance. Siakam posted 25 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, leading the Pacers to their third consecutive win. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points. Despite a strong effort from Kevin Durant, who had 37 points and 10 rebounds, the Suns were unable to overcome the absence of Devin Booker, who left in the third quarter due to groin tightness.

The Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 118-95 win over the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks. Norman Powell was the standout performer, scoring 29 points, while Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 15 rebounds. James Harden contributed 24 points and seven assists. The Clippers demonstrated excellent ball movement, with 30 of their 44 made field goals coming off assists. The Mavericks, missing both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, were led by Klay Thompson, who scored 22 points, and Spencer Dinwiddie, who added 19 points and seven assists.

The New York Knicks won 133-107 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, propelled by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 32-point, 20-rebound performance. Towns’ efficient shooting—10 of 12 from the field and 5 of 5 from three-point range—was crucial for the Knicks as they moved to 2-0 on their road trip. Mikal Bridges added 29 points for the Knicks, while Julius Randle scored 24 for Minnesota. The Timberwolves lost at home for the first time since late November, with Anthony Edwards contributing 17 points and a team-high seven assists.

Zach LaVine’s 36-point performance led the Chicago Bulls to a 117-108 victory over the Boston Celtics. LaVine’s explosion helped the Bulls outscore the Celtics 35-22 in the fourth quarter, a stretch that saw technical fouls called on Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum finished with 31 points and 10 rebounds for Boston, while Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points. The Celtics struggled with their shooting, finishing just 25% from beyond the arc.

LeBron James made history in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. James played 34 minutes in the game, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most career regular-season minutes played. James contributed 19 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 25 points, while Anthony Davis contributed 19 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points, and Domantas Sabonis added 18 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35-point performance powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 win over the Orlando Magic. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 of his points in the first half to help Oklahoma City extend their winning streak to six games. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder. The Magic, led by Anthony Black’s 23 points, suffered their third consecutive loss.

The Houston Rockets secured a 133-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, thanks to Jalen Green’s 34-point outburst, which included 22 points in the third quarter. Dillon Brooks contributed 26 points in the first half, while Alperen Sengun posted 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. The Pelicans, who have struggled recently, were led by Trey Murphy III’s 28 points. New Orleans has now lost 14 of their last 15 games.

In Washington, the Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 123-114, marking just their second win in the last 21 games. Malcolm Brogdon, returning from a hamstring injury, scored 25 points off the bench. Jordan Poole added 27 points, and Alexandre Sarr contributed 19 points and nine rebounds, hitting two crucial three-pointers late in the game. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 34 points and 13 assists, but his inefficient shooting (11 of 32) was costly for Charlotte.

The Utah Jazz ended a three-game losing streak with a 126-119 win over the Detroit Pistons. Collin Sexton led the charge with a season-high 30 points, while Keyonte George contributed 28 points and Lauri Markkanen added 27 points and 14 rebounds. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham had a strong performance, scoring 33 points and dishing out seven assists. The game also saw ejections for Utah’s Jordan Clarkson and Detroit’s Ronald Holland II following an altercation in the third quarter.

Victor Wembanyama’s 42-point performance, along with Chris Paul’s clutch late-game plays, guided the San Antonio Spurs to a 133-126 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks. Paul hit a key four-point play late in regulation and a decisive 3-pointer in overtime. Devin Vassell added 23 points, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points for the Spurs, who earned their third win in their last four games. De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points, while Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists.

The Brooklyn Nets bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a 101-94 win over the Toronto Raptors. Cameron Johnson was the standout player, scoring 33 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and providing six assists. Johnson scored 13 of his points in the final 2:24 to help the Nets secure the comeback victory. Ben Simmons added 12 points and seven assists for Brooklyn, while Ochai Agbaji led Toronto with 20 points. The Raptors, who have now lost six straight, were also hurt by poor shooting from Scottie Barnes, who finished with 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting.

This action-packed night of NBA basketball featured explosive performances, historic milestones, and thrilling finishes, showcasing the league’s wide array of talent and the intense competition between teams.