Emmanuel Quickly scored 25 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a victory over the visiting Houston Rockets, 107-104, in the NBA last night. RJ Barrett added 21 points for the Raptors, who secured their second consecutive win after leading by 17 points in the final quarter, while his teammate Scottie Barnes contributed 13 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and provided eight assists. Dillon Brooks scored 20 points and teammate Cam Whitmore added 17 points for Houston, who had defeated Toronto 135-106 last week in Houston. Jabari Smith of the Rockets scored 12 points and controlled 11 rebounds, while his teammate Aaron Holiday also scored 12 points. Whitmore left the game in the third quarter due to an ankle sprain.
In another match, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 139-122, thanks to 30 points from player D'Angelo Russell and 27 points from Austin Reaves. The Lakers achieved this win by scoring 51 points in the second quarter, equaling their highest total ever recorded in any period. They also scored 87 points in the first half, just two points shy of their record from 1987. Anthony Davis contributed to the home team's victory with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while teammate LeBron James scored 21 points and handed out 14 assists, and Rui Hachimura added 21 points for the winning team. This marks the fourth win for the Lakers in the last five games. Zion Williamson was the top scorer for New Orleans with 30 points and nine rebounds, while teammate Brandon Ingram added 22 points, but the team’s winning streak of four games was halted.
In other games held last night, the Atlanta Hawks won on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers 127-121, and the Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets 135-106. At home, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-84.
