Andrew Wiggins delivered a dramatic alley-oop dunk at the overtime buzzer, securing a thrilling 140-138 victory for the Miami Heat against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jaime Jaquez Jr. had earlier tied the game
with a jumper, forcing overtime. Donovan Mitchell's late three-pointer briefly tied the score again, but Wiggins' decisive play sealed Miami's win. Wiggins scored 23 points, while Jaquez contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.
Norman Powell was instrumental for Miami, leading with 33 points as they celebrated their third consecutive win. On the other side, Mitchell recorded 28 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists for Cleveland. Evan Mobley added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while DeAndre Hunter chipped in with 23 points.
Cade Cunningham's remarkable performance propelled the Detroit Pistons to a narrow 137-135 victory over the Washington Wizards in overtime. Cunningham scored an impressive 46 points and achieved his first triple-double of the season with 12 rebounds and 11 assists. His efforts included attempting a season-high of 45 field goals and making crucial plays down the stretch.
The Pistons overcame a deficit of up to 13 points and outscored Washington by nine in the fourth quarter to force overtime. This win marked Detroit's seventh consecutive victory, placing them at the top of the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 9-2. CJ McCollum led Washington with five three-pointers and a total of 42 points as they suffered their ninth straight loss.
Victor Wembanyama was pivotal in San Antonio Spurs' comeback against the Chicago Bulls, scoring 18 of his total 38 points in the final quarter to secure a 121-117 win. Wembanyama also contributed significantly on defense with five blocked shots and added five assists to his tally.
Stephon Castle supported with 19 points and 11 assists, while DeAaron Fox added another 21 points for San Antonio. The Spurs' victory marked their third consecutive win, elevating them to second place in the Western Conference standings at an impressive record of 8-2.
The Bulls struggled without star guard Josh Giddey due to an ankle injury. Kevin Huerter led Chicago's efforts with 23 points as they faced their third consecutive defeat after a promising start to their season.
This series of games highlights intense competition across teams striving for dominance early in their respective conferences. Each team showcased standout performances from key players who are crucial to maintaining momentum as they progress through the season.
