The NBA played host to a number of exciting matchups on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers over the Washington Wizards with a season-high 50 points and 13 rebounds. Luka Doncic also had a great game, scoring a triple-double with 25 points before halftime in the Mavericks’ win over the Utah Jazz.
Meanwhile, Desmond Bain scored a career-high 49 points in the second half to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons. Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds to lead the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs.
The Los Angeles Clippers rallied from 15 points down in the first quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets, while the Brooklyn Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks in a back-and-forth game. The Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors.
The Houston Rockets ended a three-game losing streak with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Chicago Bulls extended their winning streak to three games with a win over the Charlotte Hornets. The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 42-point performance by Paul Banchero to beat the Orlando Magic.