Another game night in the National Basketball Association proved to be eventful and contrasting: in some matchups, the outcome was decided in the final seconds and overtimes, while others saw blowout scores, and one of the league's top stars once again rewrote history. The central events were the dramatic defeat of Utah, featuring Ukrainian guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, and a spectacular performance by Steph Curry, who scored 44 points against Minnesota to enter the elite club of veterans achieving high scoring figures after turning 35.
Mykhailiuk’s Utah Loses to San Antonio in Overtime
The home game between Utah and San Antonio started confidently for the hosts: the first quarter ended 32:22, and by halftime, the Jazz held a 55:51 lead. However, the second half was fiercely contested, and the clutch moments decided the game. With 42 seconds left on the clock, Keyonte George sank a precise two-pointer to send the game into overtime (105:105), but the Spurs proved stronger in the extra five minutes, winning 117:111. Ukrainian guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk played 15 minutes, recording 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the winners, Victor Wembanyama posted a powerful double-double with 36 points and 14 rebounds.
Curry Ties LeBron James
Golden State leader Steph Curry put on a show against Minnesota in a game the Warriors won 119:114. The 38-year-old guard recorded 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. This marked the 15th game of Curry's career with 40 or more points after turning 35. With this milestone, he tied LeBron James and surpassed Michael Jordan, who has 12 such games.
Oklahoma’s First Loss and a Blowout in Milwaukee
Dallas confidently handled Oklahoma City at home (120:96), handing the injury-depleted Thunder their first loss of the season. Cooper Flagg led the winners in scoring with 26 points. The biggest blowout of the evening occurred in Milwaukee, where the local Bucks lost to Houston by a 32-point margin, 100:132.
Los Angeles Derby and Jokic’s Triple-Double
In the high-stakes Los Angeles derby, the Lakers defeated the Clippers (103:87). The game night concluded with Denver defeating New Orleans (104:91), led by Nikola Jokic, who posted a triple-double of 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.
