The Brooklyn Nets beat the Orlando Magic, and the Phoenix Suns strengthened their lead by defeating the Sacramento Kings, in NBA competition.
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Kevin Durant scored 45 points, the most by a player this season (AFP)
Kevin Durant led his Brooklyn Nets to a 109-102 victory over the Orlando Magic in the NBA.
Durant scored 45 points, the most points by a player this season, as Brooklyn had its 11th win this season, compared to 11 losses.
In another game, Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker scored 44 points to lead his team to a 122-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings and solidify its lead in the West Region.
The Washington Wizards defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 142-127, thanks to Latvian player Christaps Porzingis, who scored 41 points (his career high).
The leaders Boston Celtics also pulled off an easy win over the host Charlotte Hornets, 140-105, advancing from the first minute to the last minute, as the Philadelphia Seventy Six rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat their visitors. Atlanta Hawks 104-101, with the return of its Cameroonian star Joel Embiid from injury.
In Los Angeles, the Indiana Pacers defeated their hosts Los Angeles Lakers in the dying moments as Andrew Nimbhard hit a killer three-pointer late in the half to give Indiana a 116-115 win, adding to their 12th loss this season, compared to 7 wins.
