Durant beats Wolves, Cavs beat Philly, Clippers set playoff sights

Kevin Durant scored 39 points to lead the Houston Rockets to victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers added their second win in 48 hours in Philadelphia, and the Clippers beat Toronto to move into the playoffs.

Kevin Durant and Julius Randle dueled with 39 points each.However, in this exciting game played in the Upper West Zone, the Rockets emerged victorious 110-105.

Timberwolves (27-15) controlled the first half from start to finish.but after the break they began to lose the advantage they had been wielding. The Rockets (24-15) took control at the start of the fourth quarter and never looked back.

Turkey’s Alpelen Sengun contributed to Houston’s victory with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Armen Thompson and Reid Shepard each scored 14 points.

The Timberwolves played without star Anthony Edwards, who was suffering from a foot injury.

Clippers “Playoffs”

James Harden missed the final shot of regulation time to avoid overtime, but He led the Clippers (18-23) in overtime, scoring eight of the team’s 12 points.

They won 117-121 in Toronto. Clippers surpass Memphis Grizzlies to move into 10th place in West DivisionThey advanced to the playoffs for the first time since November.

Despite a terrible start to the season, the Clippers have won 11 of their last 14 games and have been the NBA’s best team over the past four weeks.

Harden had 31 points and 10 assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Jordan Miller had 19 points and Cam Christie had 16 points.

Philadelphia belongs to the Cavs

The Cavaliers (24-19) won two games in 48 hours in Philadelphia. on wednesday They defeated the 76ers 107-133 (22-18). It was a close game today, and they won 115-117.

This Friday, Evan Mobley’s dunk with less than five seconds left in the game gave the Cavaliers the win, led by Jaylon Tyson, who had 39 points. Texan records.

Donovan Mitchell posted a triple-double with 13 points, nine rebounds, and 12 assists, although his goals were a little off (4-of-13 from the field). DeAndre Hunter scored 16 points and Mobley added 15 points.

Joel Embiid scores 33 points for the 76ers And Tyrese Maxey, who had the final possession of the game, was 22 years old.

In addition to these games, this Friday The Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Chicago Bulls 112-109, overcoming a 20-point comeback by the visiting team in the fourth quarter.

And in Sacramento, The Kings defeated the Washington Wizards 128-115. It was the return of Domantas Sabonis, who scored 13 points, after missing the past 27 games due to injury.