There were seven games around the Association on Monday, with plenty of standout performances!
We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Dallas Mavericks 130, Orlando Magic 124
Luka Doncic led Dallas with a near triple double, recording 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
✨ @luka7doncic's near triple-double of 33 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST guides the @dallasmavs! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Jg1lMfT3AI
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers 130, Indiana Pacers 114
Joel Embiid led the way with 24 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, while Shake Milton added 26 points off the bench as the 76ers improve to 15-3 at home.
24 PTS, 13 REB for @JoelEmbiid lifts the @sixers over IND! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/WpScktVJD5
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Denver Nuggets 118, Chicago Bulls 112
Nikola Jokic poured in 39 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to power the Nuggets past the Bulls.
He scored 17 of his 39 in the fourth quarter, including this monster jam down the stretch!
Nikola Jokic throws it down through contact late in the @nuggets road win! pic.twitter.com/sEza5k8wqs
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
New Orleans Pelicans 129, Utah Jazz 124
The Pelicans held off the Jazz's late-game rally to win in a thriller.
Zion Williamson led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Lonzo Ball added 23 points, eight asists and seven rebounds and Brandon Ingram 26 points.
Zion rebound, Lonzo hit ahead, Josh Hart dunk to seal the @PelicansNBA W vs. Utah! #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/a5iSW2woY2
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
They did it the old school way, attempting just 11 threes, compared to Utah's 43!
The Jazz took 43 threes tonight.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 2, 2021
The Pelicans took 11. And won.
Screw analytics. pic.twitter.com/pYvTXXt4vH
Brooklyn Nets 124, San Antonio Spurs 113 [OT]
James Harden stuffed the stat sheet with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists while Kyrie Irving added 27 points and seven assists as the Nets hold off the Spurs in OT.
The win marked the Nets' first victory in San Antonio in 19 years!
👀 @JHarden13 becomes first player to put up 30+ PTS, 10+ REB, 15+ AST with zero turnovers in a game since 1977-78!
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
30 PTS | 14 REB | 15 AST | BKN OT W pic.twitter.com/8QHgS5mNDh
Cleveland Cavaliers 101, Houston Rockets 90
Collin Sexton poured in 39 points and eight assists, while Jarrett Allen recorded his eighth double-double in a row with 10 points and 15 rebounds to make it four straight wins.
John Wall led the Rockets with 32 points, but it wasn't enough as their losing streak extends to 12 games.
39 for Sexton 🔥@CollinSexton02 tallies 39 PTS and 8 AST as the @cavs win their 4th in a row! #BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/or9Be3grZy
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers 123, Charlotte Hornets 111
It was Melo vs. Melo in Portland!
Carmelo Anthony led the Blazers with a season-high 29 points on 6-of-10 from the 3-point line, while LaMelo Ball recorded 30 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Hornets.
Carmelo season-high 🙌@carmeloanthony buries 6 threes, scores 29 PTS to lead the @trailblazers! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/PnNQGp4JDn
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2021
Top Fantasy Performers
Luka Doncic - 33 PTS (12-22 FG), 10 REB, 9 AST
Nikola Vucevic - 29 PTS (12-24 FG), 15 REB, 8 AST
Joel Embiid - 24 PTS (10-17 FG), 13 REB, 5 AST, 1 BLK
Nikola Jokic - 39 PTS (17-28 FG), 14 REB, 9 AST, 2 BLK, 1 STL
Zach LaVine - 23 PTS (9-20 FG), 9 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Lonzo Ball - 23 PTS (9-16 FG), 8 AST, 7 REB, 2 BLK
Zion Williamson - 26 PTS (10-17 FG), 10 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL
James Harden - 30 PTS (12-23 FG), 15 AST, 14 REB, 2 STL
Carmelo Anthony - 29 PTS (10-19 FG), 3 REB, 2 AST, 5 STL, 2 BLK
LaMelo Ball - 30 PTS (10-18 FG), 8 AST, 6 REB, 4 STL, 1 BLK
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