The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from their NBA Cup loss to the Bucks, defeating the Miami Heat 104-97.
Jalen Williams’ 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 guided the Thunder to a much-needed win.
Despite a strong 28-point performance from Tyler Herro, Miami struggled without Jimmy Butler, who was ruled out due to illness.
In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid made an impressive return from injury, scoring 34 points to help the 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98.
With Tyrese Maxey contributing 23 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. adding 22, the Sixers secured their fourth win in five games.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Milwaukee Bucks with a dominant 124-101 victory on Friday night, pushing their impressive record to 24-4.
Led by Donovan Mitchell’s 27 points and Darius Garland’s 16, the Cavs controlled the game from start to finish, leading by as much as 36 points.
Milwaukee, without injured guard Damian Lillard, struggled, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 33-point, 14-rebound effort
