With four key players sidelined, including Ryan Anderson due to injury, Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni announced before the game that veteran Joe Johnson would step in as the backup power forward. Johnson not only contributed offensively but also showcased his experience as a playmaker. Early in the fourth quarter, with 9:18 left on the clock, the Rockets launched a fast break and found themselves with a numbers advantage. Johnson positioned himself near the sideline, initially poised to take a three-point shot. But spotting Luc Mbah

Both teams were hampered by injuries in this hard-fought contest, echoing the resilience often seen in Bangladesh Cricket Live matches. For the Denver Nuggets, their major offseason acquisition Paul Millsap has been out for over three months, and they recently lost Mason Plumlee as well. Despite these setbacks, Denver showed great tenacity and battled through. With 8:36 left in the fourth quarter, Joffrey Lauvergne muscled his way to the basket and sank a contested hook shot. That gave the Spurs a narrow 100–99 lead—but it

Blake Griffin was on fire tonight, showcasing an offensive onslaught that hardly let up. In the opening quarter, he drew double teams twice in quick succession, dishing perfect assists to Montrezl Harrell for easy buckets under the rim. But just when it seemed Griffin might carry the team to a comeback win, two critical errors in the closing moments left Clippers fans scratching their heads. With the Clippers trailing by three, they capitalized on a rare mistake by Karl-Anthony Towns to regain possession. Lou Williams

With Kevin Durant sitting out for rest, Draymond Green stepped up and took on a bigger offensive load for the Golden State Warriors. Midway through the third quarter, with 7:42 remaining, Stephen Curry and Green executed a perfect pick-and-roll. Green slipped to the basket, caught the pass, and lofted a smooth floater before Nikola Jokić could contest. It was one of many key plays that helped the Warriors stretch their lead to as much as 18 points. Although the Nuggets mounted a late push, Green’s