Wednesday, April 7 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers

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From Zion Williamson's record-breaking performance Paul George's scorching shooting night and the Warriors' epic comeback win over the Bucks, there was no shortage of big games on Wednesday's eight-game slate. 

We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

Chicago Bulls 113, Indiana Pacers 97

Nikola Vucevic stuffed the stat sheet with 32 points, 17 rebounds and five assists to power the Bulls to a big win on the road, while Zach LaVine added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists.


Atlanta Hawks 123, New Orleans Pelicans 107

Trae Young led the Hawks with 30 points and 12 assists as they cruised to their fourth-straight win, thanks to a big second-half performance. 

In the third quarter, they set an NBA record for most threes made in a quarter without a miss, going 11-of-11!

Zion Williamson's led the Pels with 34 points, tying Shaquille O'Neal's record of 25 straight games with 20+ PTS on 50% shooting.

Philadelphia 76ers 106, Boston Celtics 96

The Celtics had no answer for Joel Embiid inside as the 76ers big man poured in 35 points, going 16-of-20 at the free-throw line. 

With the win, the 76ers sweep the season series 3-0, for the first time since 2000-01 and just the fourth time in franchise history.


 

Los Angeles Lakers 110, Toronto Raptors 101

Seven Lakers players scored double figures, led by 17 points from Talen Horton-Tucker as the Lakers held off the Raptors' late rally

Memphis Grizzlies 124 Miami Heat 112

Dillon Brooks scored 23 of his game-high 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies home!


Denver Nuggets 134, Detroit Pistons 119

Nikola Jokic strengthened his MVP case with another big game, dropping 27 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to power the Nuggets to their sixth win in a row.

Golden State Warriors 122, Milwaukee Bucks 121

The Warriors closed the game on a 16-5 run as Kelly Oubre Jr. iced the comeback at the free-throw line to snap their three-game losing streak.

Oubre finished with 19 points on the night, but it was the Steph Curry show al night as the Warriors poind guard went OFF for 41 points


LA Clippers 133, Portland Trail Blazers 116

Paul George had the hot hand for the Clippers, scoring 22 of his 36 points in the first quarter, while Kawhi Leonard added 29 points and Reggie Jackson 23 off the bench. 


Top Fantasy Performers

Nikola Vucevic:  32 PTS (14-29 FG), 17 REB, 5 AST, 1 BLK 

Trae Young:  30 PTS (10-21 FG), 12 AST, 1 REB

Lonzo Ball:  12 PTS (4-15 FG), 11 AST, 9 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK

Pascal Siakam:  27 PTS (7-21 FG), 7 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK

Nikola Jokic:  27 PTS (13-16 FG), 11 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK

Steph Curry:  41 PTS (14-21 FG), 6 REB, 4 AST

Kawhi Leonard:  29 PTS (10-18 FG), 12 REB, 7 AST

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