Recap Roundups
March 21, 2025
Orlando 120, Washington 105
Paolo Banchero posted 30 points and eight rebounds in three quarters and the visiting Orlando Magic had one of their biggest offensive performances of the season, downing the Washington Wizards 120-105 Friday night.
Houston 102, Miami 98
Fred VanVleet scored 13 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets won their ninth straight game, defeating the host Miami Heat 102-98 on Friday night.
Minnesota 134, New Orleans 93
Julius Randle scored 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the floor as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 134-93 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in Minneapolis.
Oklahoma City 141, Charlotte 106
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 141-106 home win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
San Antonio 128, Philadelphia 120
Jeremy Sochan racked up 23 points and Stephon Castle amassed 17 points and 14 assists as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 128-120 on Friday night.
Dallas 123, Detroit 117
Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-high 31 points and P.J. Washington added 27 as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-117 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday.
Boston 121, Utah 99
Kristaps Porzingis compiled 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as the Boston Celtics posted a 121-99 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday in Salt Lake City.
Phoenix 123, Cleveland 112
Kevin Durant scored 42 points, including a clutch 3-pointer that helped snuff out a late Cleveland rally, as the host Phoenix Suns scored their third straight win with a 123-112 defeat of the Cavaliers on Friday.
Portland 128, Denver 109
Deni Avdija scored a season-high 36 points on 12-of-16 shooting to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a convincing 128-109 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
L.A. Clippers 128, Memphis 108
James Harden recorded 30 points and nine assists and Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to five games with a 128-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Inglewood, Calif.