The NBA held games in various locations on the 16th, and the Clippers defeated the Raptors 121-117 in overtime, making it their fifth straight win. Pictured on the right is James Harden of the Clippers (2026, Reuters/Imagn Images)
[16th (Reuters)]- The Clippers defeated the Raptors 121-117 in overtime, making it their fifth consecutive win in the NBA.
The Clippers were unable to take the lead in the first half with a 14-point difference, but they came back in the second half with James Harden scoring 31 points and 10 assists, and Ivica Zubac posting a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds. For the Raptors, seven players, including all starters, scored in double digits, led by Scottie Barnes with 24 points, but it didn’t pay off.
Jaylon Tyson led the team with 39 points, and Joel Embiid scored 33 points for the Cavaliers, who defeated the 76ers 117-115.
For the Pacers, Jay Huff scored a career-high 29 points, Pascal Siakam had 27 points, Andrew Nembhard had 19 points and 10 assists, and three players including Zion Williamson scored 20 or more points in a 127-119 victory over the Pelicans.
Elsewhere, the Nets defeated the Bulls 112-109, ending their losing streak at five. Yuki Kawamura, who is on a two-way contract with the Bulls, is off the bench.
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