NBA Roundup: Morant's Late Heroics Lift Grizzlies Over Timberwolves

Cade Cunningham's impressive triple-double propelled the Detroit Pistons to a 123-114 win over the Toronto Raptors. Cunningham tallied 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists, guiding the Pistons to their 20th win of the season. “We needed this one,” Cunningham said, emphasizing the importance of bouncing back from their previous loss.

The Pistons' victory was fueled by their impressive three-point shooting, as they connected on 19 of their 33 attempts. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Pistons with 27 points, and the team's collective shooting effort proved too much for the Raptors to handle. The game featured 16 lead changes, showcasing the competitive nature of both teams.

In a thrilling NBA matchup, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made a crucial game-winning play with 18.6 seconds left, propelling his team to a 125-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Morant's drive and floater over Rudy Gobert sealed the win, capping off an intense comeback by the Grizzlies.

Despite playing his second game back from a shoulder injury, Morant demonstrated his clutch gene. Although he scored a modest 12 points and missed all four of his three-point attempts, Morant delivered when it mattered most. His driving layup with 54.1 seconds left tied the game, setting the stage for his subsequent game-winning floater.

The Grizzlies trailed by six points with less than five minutes remaining but staged a remarkable comeback. After Morant's tying layup, a Grizzlies steal gave Morant another opportunity to drive and score. His floater over Gobert proved to be the decisive play, as Anthony Edwards' awkward three-point attempt at the buzzer fell short, securing the Grizzlies' 125-117 victory.

The Memphis Grizzlies emerged victorious in a back-and-forth affair, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-128. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 33 points, while Desmond Bane contributed 21. The game featured 25 lead changes, showcasing the intense competitiveness of both teams. Donte DiVincenzo paced the Timberwolves with 27 points and 10 rebounds.

In addition to DiVincenzo's strong performance, the Timberwolves received significant contributions from their supporting cast. Jaden McDaniels scored 21 points, Naz Reid added 19 off the bench, and Anthony Edwards chipped in 15. Despite these efforts, the Timberwolves ultimately fell short against the Grizzlies.

Cade Cunningham's triple-double propelled the Detroit Pistons to a 123-114 win over the Toronto Raptors. “We just needed this win bad,” Cunningham said. “We got to .500 and we didn't want to go back under. We wanted to keep rolling and get another streak going.” Cunningham's determination was evident throughout the game, as he tallied 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 17 assists.

The Raptors, despite a strong effort, have now lost five straight and 16 of their last 17. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 25 points, one of seven players to score in double figures. Quickley's step-back basket tied the game at 109-109 with 5:04 remaining, but the Pistons regained the lead and pulled away. Tobias Harris scored a crucial basket, followed by Cunningham's fadeaway jumper and Jalen Duren's dunk.

The Phoenix Suns secured a 114-106 home victory over the Utah Jazz, led by Devin Booker's 34 points. Kevin Durant added 25 points for the Suns, who led by as many as 16 throughout the game. This win marks the Suns' second consecutive victory, as they continue to build momentum in the league.

Devin Booker's scorching start propelled the Phoenix Suns to a 114-106 win over the Utah Jazz. Booker connected on seven of his first eight shots, including four of five from three-point range, to score 22 points in the first half. He finished with 34 points, including six of the Suns' 13 three-pointers.

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 24 points, and his team pulled within three points early in the fourth quarter. However, the Suns pulled away, and the Jazz were unable to mount a further comeback.

Three Games Postponed Due to Weather and Wildfires

Three of Saturday's scheduled games were postponed due to weather and wildfires. The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets due to the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.

Winter Storm Forces Postponement of Hawks-Rockets Game

On Saturday morning, the league also postponed the Atlanta Hawks' game against the Houston Rockets due to a winter storm that brought snow and ice, making roads treacherous.