NBA Round-Up: Trae Young Shines with Career-High Assists as Hawks Beat Cavaliers

Trae Young delivered a historic performance on Wednesday, recording a career-high 22 assists alongside 20 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 135-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The victory handed Cleveland their first home loss of the season.

De’Andre Hunter contributed 26 points, including five three-pointers, while Jalen Johnson added 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists for Atlanta. Top draft pick Zaccharie Risacher and Bogdan Bogdanovic chipped in 17 points each.

Despite Donovan Mitchell’s 30-point effort and Evan Mobley’s stellar all-around game (22 points, 12 rebounds, five steals, and three blocks), the Cavaliers couldn’t hold off a surging Hawks team that overcame an early 19-point deficit to snap their three-game losing streak.

Clippers, Nets, and Heat Secure Wins

Clippers 121, Wizards 96
James Harden erupted for 43 points—the most since March 2021—as the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Washington Wizards their 13th consecutive loss. Ivica Zubac tallied his fifth straight double-double (18 points and 16 rebounds), while rookie Alexandre Sarr scored 13 points for Washington.

Nets 127, Suns 117
Brooklyn’s Tyrese Martin hit career highs with 30 points and eight three-pointers as the Nets defeated the struggling Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker (31 points) and Kevin Durant (30 points) led Phoenix, but a late injury to Bradley Beal compounded their woes.

Heat 98, Hornets 94
Tyler Herro’s clutch three-pointer in the final seconds saved Miami after nearly squandering a 20-point lead in Charlotte. Herro scored 27 points, while LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 32 points in a spirited but unsuccessful comeback attempt.

Overtime Thriller in Philadelphia

Rockets 115, 76ers 112 (OT)
Jalen Green erupted for a season-high 41 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Despite 39 points from Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia fell short, playing without key stars Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Kyle Lowry.

Western Conference Highlights

Thunder 105, Warriors 101
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including two critical late-game baskets, as Oklahoma City edged a Stephen Curry-less Golden State team.

Kings 115, Timberwolves 104
Domantas Sabonis’ 27 points and Malik Monk’s 20-point fourth quarter helped Sacramento rally past Minnesota with a dominant 20-2 run to close the game.

Lakers 119, Spurs 101
Anthony Davis (19 points, 14 rebounds) and LeBron James (16-point triple-double) propelled the Lakers past San Antonio, snapping the Spurs’ four-game winning streak.

Nuggets 122, Jazz 103
Nikola Jokic bounced back from a blowout loss with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists to lead Denver past Utah.

Around the League

• Magic 133, Bulls 119: Jalen Suggs’ 31 points helped Orlando notch their 10th win in 11 games.
• Grizzlies 131, Pistons 111: Marcus Smart hit seven three-pointers in a season-high 25-point performance off the bench for Memphis.
• Pacers 121, Trail Blazers 114: Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton combined for 57 points as Indiana secured their third straight win.

Mavericks 129, Knicks 114: Without Luka Doncic, Dallas earned their fifth consecutive win over New York, led by Naji Marshall’s 24 points.