We had an action-packed 12-game slate with a ton of the league's superstars on display.
If you missed out on any of the games, we've got you covered right here with highlights and more from all the action on another busy day around the league.
Chicago Bulls 105, Cleveland Cavaliers 121
The Bulls are trying to stay alive in the playoff race and produced a disappointing performance against Cleveland.
Collin Sexton poured in 30 points and Darius Garland added 25 for the Cavs.
Feeding @_bigjayy_ nicely 🍽 pic.twitter.com/4bpECYfsNa
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 21, 2021
Oklahoma City Thunder 116, Indiana Pacers 122
Malcolm Brogdon put together a huge night to finish with 29 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, while Caris LeVert added 28 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals in the win for Indiana.
Caris working on both ends of the court 💼 pic.twitter.com/l9FNkUZSm1
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 22, 2021
Phoenix Suns 116, Philadelphia 76ers 113
Chris Paul starred as the Phoenix Suns stay hot.
Paul led the Suns with 28 points and eight assists, while Joel Embiid had 38 points, 17 rebounds and four assists for Philadelphia.
See for yourself https://t.co/A5Iq1qGNFt pic.twitter.com/dlPwKuv296
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 21, 2021
After Paul missed a free-throw, this full-court heave from Embiid almost produced one of the most miraculous shots in history!
Bonkers ending in Philly.
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 22, 2021
Embiid's game-tying heave from 85 feet rattles in and out. pic.twitter.com/YZTBWiSTuX
Brooklyn Nets 103, Toronto Raptors 114
Without Kevin Durant and James Harden, the Nets fall to the Raptors who stay alive in the Play-In Tournament race.
Pascal Siakam led Toronto with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while Kyrie Irving had 28 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals for Brooklyn.
27 Pts | 8 Reb | 5 Ast
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 22, 2021
- Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/Vniz4ijxb9
Golden State Warriors 114, Washington Wizards 118
Another game, another triple-double for Russell Westbrook, with the point guard finishing with 14 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists.
Bradley Beal top scored with 29 points, while Steph Curry was held to just 18 points on 7-for-25 shooting.
DENI SLAM! 🇮🇱🔨 pic.twitter.com/LjqzH9wK3m
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 21, 2021
Atlanta Hawks 127, New York Knicks 137 (OT)
Julius Randle exploded for 40 points as the Knicks ran away in overtime to secure a wild win at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have now won eight straight games.
💪 40 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2021
💪 8th consecutive victory
💪 NYK moves into 4th in East
Julius Randle lifts the @nyknicks in OT! pic.twitter.com/nfUc4aFoHY
Trae Young left the game in the third quarter with a left ankle injury with further updates to come.
Hawks say Trae Young (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 22, 2021
Utah Jazz 112, Houston Rockets 89
A typically balanced Utah offence led the way withut Donovan Mitchell. Jordan Clarkson finished with 22 points while Joe Ingles added 21.
JO3!!! pic.twitter.com/DhXXUOQgUj
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 22, 2021
Detroit Pistons 118, Dallas Mavericks 127
Luka Doncic fell one assists shy of a triple-double for Dallas, tallying 30 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Mavericks cruised at home.
Walking bucket!#MFFL | https://t.co/AD7qtjGGKF pic.twitter.com/QcdTR8N7u7
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 22, 2021
Miami Heat 107, San Antonio Spurs 87
Trailing by two points at the half, the Heat used a dominant second half to blowout San Antonio.
Tyler Herro led the Heat with 22 points off the bench, while Jimmy Butler finished with 18 points and 11 assists.
Headband #JIMVP was special tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YH8TZfcki4
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 22, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies 105, LA Clippers 117
Luke Kennard stepped up in the absence of many stars to drop 28 points, while Marcus Morris added 25 in a big win for the Clippers. Ja Morant led Memphis with 22 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. also made his long awaited return for the Grizzlies, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
🗣.LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 22, 2021
📺 @BallySportWest | @LukeKennard5 pic.twitter.com/RP86063eqY
Denver Nuggets 106, Portland Trail Blazers 105
A pair of Nikola Jokic free throws with 40 seconds left was enough to help the Nuggets survive Portland. Norman Powell missed a potential game winning floater at the buzzer from the baseline.
Jokic finished with 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Nuggets.
Joker driving downtown and to the net, it's what he does best pic.twitter.com/jQuhmjys2x
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 22, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves 125, Sacramento Kings 128
The Kings used two De'Aaron Fox free throws with 1.4 seconds left to help secure a tight win in a high scoring contest with the TImberwolves.
Fox finished with 30 points and seven assists on the night, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 for Minnesota.
Look 🆙 and admire the 🦊 pic.twitter.com/l6QACFB2Tl
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 22, 2021
Top fantasy performers
Malcolm Brogdon - 29 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, one steal
Joel Embiid - 38 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block
Kyrie Irving - 28 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals
Russell Westbrook - 14 points, 20 rebounds, 14 assists, three steals
Julius Randle - 40 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, 6-for-8 3P
Clint Capela - 25 points, 22 rebounds, two steals, one block
Luka Doncic - 30 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, two steals
De'Aaron Fox - 30 points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block
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