The Orlando Magic boosted their playoff hopes with a stunning 123-107 win over Eastern Conference leaders Detroit Pistons.
Paolo Banchero starred with 31 points, while Desmond Bane added 25 as Orlando stayed in the race for an automatic playoff berth. Elsewhere, Nikola Jokic delivered a triple-double to power the Denver Nuggets to an overtime win over Portland, moving them ahead of the Lakers in the West standings. The New York Knicks also secured a thrilling victory, with Jalen Brunson’s 30-point, 13-assist performance sealing a late comeback against Atlanta.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia 76ers suffered a setback, losing to the Spurs despite Joel Embiid’s 34-point effort.