NBA Roundup: Josh Hart Leads Record Night when Knicks Top Mavs

March 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks -Guard Josh Hart (3) Runs to the basket after the game Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Pictures

Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns became the first teammates to record triple stubbles in the same game in New York Knick’s history Tuesday evening, which led the hosts to a 128-113 victory over Dallas Mavericks.

Hart finished with 16 points, 12 returns and 11 assists in his team record ninth triple dubble of the season. Cities had 26 points, 12 returns and 11 assists in their third career triple. Og Anunoby got a team high 35 points for knicks.

Hart and cities are only the 17th set of teammates to record a triple double in the same game in NBA history and the other who does it this year. Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook recorded each triple tubble for Denver Nuggets on December 30 and January 10.

Naji Marshall scored 38 points-but only 10 in the second half-for the underman Mavericks, who had his two-game winning row snapped.

Rockets 121, Hawks 114

Jalen Green published a 32-point double double, Fred Vanvleet added 21 points and Houston deterred a fee for the fourth quarter from visiting Atlanta.

Green added 11 returns and helped to cancel Atlanta’s 20-4 wave to open the last period. The Alperen Sengun counted 18 points, nine returns and five assists for the rockets, which have won 10 out of 11. Jabari Smith Jr. Scored 17 points, and Tari Eason added 10 points and 14 returns.

Trae Young (19 points, 12 assists), Onyka Okongwu (14 points, 15 returns) and Dyson Daniels (19 points, 10 assists, four steals) registered double doubles for the hawks. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher counted 18 points, while Terance Mann received 12 of its 16 points from the bench during the fourth quarter.

Cavaliers 122, Trail Blazers 111

Darius Garland recorded 27 points and eight assists and for Jerome got 25 points from the bench to help Cleveland hit the host Portland.

Evan Mobley added 21 points, 12 returns and four blocked shots when Cleveland won his second straight match after a four-game image. Jarrett Allen had 14 points and eight returns, Sam Merrill also had 14 points and De’andre Hunter counted 11 points from the bench for Cavaliers.

Donovan Clingan registered 18 points and 12 returns, Shaedon Sharpe also scored 18 points and Reserve Scoot Henderson had 18 points, six assists and six returns for Portland, which lost their second straight match after four wins in a row. Deni Avdija contributed 17 points, 10 returns and six assists and reserve Matisse Thybulle had 15 points in five 3 points.

Thunder 21, Kings 105

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points when Oklahoma City beat Sacramento for his 60th victory.

Chet Holmgren published 18 points and 10 returns for Thunder (60-12), who won his seventh straight and reached 60 wins for the fifth time in franchise history. Alex Caruso finished with 15 points, and Isaiah Joe added 14.

Keegan Murray scored 28 points and beat 9 of 13 3 points, for Kings, who lost a fourth straight match and fell into a tie with Phoenix Suns for ninth place in the Western Conference. Zach Lavine spoke 19 points and seven assists.

Magic 111, Hornets 104

Paolo Banchero scored 32 points and Orlando solidified on defense late in the match to overcome a few second half snags and win at Charlotte.

Franz Wagner picked up 26 points and Anthony Black published 20 points from the bench to help the magic to win for the fifth time in a seven game distance. Banchero has received 30 or more points in four games in a row. Reserve Caleb Houston, which lost four 3-points, had 12 points.

Lamelo Balls 25 points on 9-for-13-shooting was not enough for Hornets, who played in their first match since they were eliminated from the playoffs. They have lost five of their last six matches. Josh Green and Reserve Nick Smith Jr. Set to 13 points per piece and Miles bridges provided 11 points for Charlotte, who shot 42 percent.

Pistons 122, spurs 96

Marcus Sasser poured a career pile of 27 points when worth Detroit took a great early lead and lowered San Antonio.

Tobias Harris delivered 15 points, eight returns, four assists and three steals for Detroit. Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson threw at 14 points per piece. The Duren also had seven of Piston’s 33 assists. Malik Beasley added 13 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. had 12. Cade Cunningham missed his second straight game with a left veal contusion.

Devin Vassell led Spurs with 26 points and six returns. Stephon Castle delivered 19 points, Sandro Mamulashvili added 11 and Keldon Johnson had 10.

Heat 126, Warriors 86

Jimmy Butler, who played against the heat for the first time since they traded him, was held at 11 points when host Miami defeated the card hand Golden State.

Miami received a gaming high 27 points and eight returns from Bam Adebayo, 20 points and seven assists from Tyler Herro and 17 points from Alec Burks. Miami is only 6-17 since Trading Butler on February 6. Golden State is 16-5 since the move.

Jonathan Kuminga led the warriors with 15 points. Brandin Podziemski made 14. Butler finished with six returns and two assists and made 5 out of 12 shots.

Grizzlies 140, Jazz 103

Desmond Bane scored 21 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. Added 19 when Memphis snapped a three-game losing line with a victory over Utah in Salt Lake City.

Scotty Pippen Jr. Had 16 points and 10 assists for Memphis, who was struck by one at half time before surpassing Utah 41-17 during the third quarter. Jay Huff, Vince Williams Jr. And Zach Edey each deducted 15 points.

Isaiah Collier led Utah with 21 points. Collin sixteen got 15 points and Johnny Juzang and Kyle Filipowski made 13 pieces for Jazz, who lost for the 13th time in their last 14 matches.

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