Just one month remains until the NBA's Play-In Tournament begins and the regular season rolled on with an eight-game slate.
With a few marquee matchups on the schedule, we've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
Atlanta Hawks 129, Indiana Pacers 117
The Hawks have welcomed John Collins back into the lineup but it was his frontcourt mate, Clint Capela, that stole the show, finishing with 25 points and 24 rebounds in the game. In his second game back from injury, Trae Young had a game-high 34 points and 11 assists.
SO ICY ❄️ pic.twitter.com/TQ9XAWdvJu
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 18, 2021
New York Knicks 122, New Orleans Pelicans 112 (OT)
Make that six wins in a row for the New York Knicks, who earned a big overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. All-Star Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 33 points, 10 assists and five rebounds while Derrick Rose added 23 points off the bench.
JULIUS 🗡 pic.twitter.com/olbUaWgacH
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 18, 2021
Miami Heat 109, Brooklyn Nets 107
Bam Adebayo!
The Heat snapped a three-game losing streak courtesy of Adebayo, who knocked down a tough jumper at the buzzer to deliver a two-point win. Adebayo finished the game with 21 points, 15 rebounds and five assists.
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN... BAM ADEBAYO! pic.twitter.com/PN3YYCSB6B
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 18, 2021
Charlotte Hornets 109, Portland Trail Blazers 101
No LaMelo, no problem. Terry Rozier had a game for the ages in franchise history, helping the Hornets cling on for the win after jumping to a big early lead.
Terry Rozier (@T_Rozzay3) did it all in the @hornets win!
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2021
🐝 34 PTS
🐝 8 REB
🐝 10 AST
🐝 2 STL
🐝 7 3PM pic.twitter.com/tyzLGYVZnq
Houston Rockets 114, Orlando Magic 110
Christian Wood leads the way as the Rockets snap their five-game losing streak with this victory while handing the Magic their sixth straight home loss.
.@Chriswood_5 with 25pts/10reb in the win!
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 19, 2021
Highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Kr9WwZ6k9V
Toronto Raptors 112, Oklahoma City Thunder 106
Two Canadians went at it with Luguentz Dort scoring 29 but Chris Boucher finished with 31 to lead the Raptors to the win.
"For all the people from Montreal that have aspirations of playing basketball...It's really possible."@chrisboucher (31 PTS, 12 REB in the @Raptors win vs. OKC) on sharing the court with fellow Montreal natives @Khem_Birch and Lu Dort (@luthebeast). pic.twitter.com/ciZfw0lAPq
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2021
Sacramento Kings 121, Dallas Mavericks 107
Fox stars yet again for the Kings, this time in a win. This victory snaps the Kings' nine-game losing streak while handing Dallas their fifth loss in the last seven games.
An old-fashioned 𝐃𝐔𝐄𝐋.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 19, 2021
Kings earn the 𝐖 in Dallas 👇 pic.twitter.com/0hX9vn7nU2
For the hosts, Luka Doncic's 37 points were in vain.
LA Clippers 124, Minnesota Timberwolves 105
Clippers dominated this one, leading at one point by as many as 38. Their five starters absolutely dominated the game, all scoring in double figures led by Paul George
PG-13 (23 PTS & 7 REB) led the way in the Clippers' W ♨️ pic.twitter.com/mLIpzvZmvG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 19, 2021
Top Fantasy Performers
Kawhi Leonard: 15 PTS, 11 REBS, 8 ASTS, 1 BLK
Trae Young: 34 PTS, 11 ASTS, 5 REBS, 2 BLKS
Clint Capela: 25 PTS, 24 REBS, 3 BLKS, 2 STLS
Zion Williamson: 34 PTS, 9 REBS, 5 ASTS, 2 STLS
Julius Randle: 33 PTS, 10 ASTS, 5 REBS, 5 STLS
Bam Adebayo: 21 PTS, 15 REBS, 5 ASTS, 2 STLS
Terry Rozier: 34 PTS, 10 ASTS, 8 REBS, 2 STLS
De'Aaron Fox: 30 PTS, 12 ASTS, 4 REBS, 2 STLS
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