The Washington Wizards came from behind to defeat the Miami Heat 103-100 on Saturday night.
They were behind by 16 points in the third quarter and by 10 with 4:42 left in the game.
This victory allows them at the same time to overtake the Heat by a half-match in the standings in their division. They’re also a half a game away from the Brooklyn Nets at the top in the East.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Spencer Dinwiddie each had 16 points, including two long baskets. Together, they scored all the runs in a 15-2 push that put Washington ahead 99-96 with 1:43 to go.
Bradley Beal added 21 points.
Another big Celtics game
Jayson Tatum and Dennis Schroder joined forces to help the Boston Celtics defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105.
Tatum had 33 points, Schroder 29, while Al Horford added 10 in addition to 11 rebounds and 7 assists.
Boston has now won for the seventh time in 10 games.
The Celtics haven’t seen any slack despite playing the Lakers the day before, in a game where Tatum also excelled with 37 points and 11 rebounds.
In the loss, Luguentz Dort amassed 16 points, compared to 15 for Josh Giddey, who also caught 8 rebounds.
OKC have lost four of their last five games.
Elsewhere in the NBA
Rockets 99 – Knicks 106
HOU: Houston has only one win in 15 games this season. Christian Wood was the best with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
NYK: Julius Randle almost had a hat-trick with 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Pelicans – Pacers
NOP: 19 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists for Jonas Valanciunas
IND: 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Domantas Sabonis
Hornets 105 – Hawks 115
CHA: Miles Bridges dominated despite loss with 35 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
ATL: 20 points, 15 rebounds and 1 assist for Clint Capela
Magic 108 – Bucks 117
ENT: 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for RJ Hampton
MIL: Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists
Grizzlies 95 – Timberwolves 138
MEM: 21 points and 5 rebounds for Desmond Bane
MIN: D’Angelo Russell led by example with 28 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
76ers 111 – Trail Blazers 118
PHI: Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey each scored 28 points
POR: Damian Lillard dominated with 39 points and 7 assists
Jazz 123 – Kings 105
UTA: 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Donovan Michell
SAC: 22 points and 7 rebounds for Richaun Holmes
