Eastern Conference leader Pistons, who hosted Bucks at Fiserv Forum, won with the help of Cade Cunningham’s 29 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds performance.

Jalen Duren scored 19 points and Tobias Harris scored 18 points for the Pistons, who achieved their 14th victory of the season.

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and Bobby Portis scored 18 points for the Bucks, who suffered their 4th consecutive defeat and 9th defeat this season.

CLIPPERS WIN WITH HARDEN’S 55 POINTS

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 at the Spectrum Center.

James Harden played an important role in the 5th victory of the season with 55 points, 7 assists and Ivica Zubac with 18 points and 9 rebounds.

Harden became the 4th player in NBA history to score 55 or more points in a game after turning 36, after Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

Kon Knueppel scored 26 points and Brandon Miller scored 21 points for the host Hornets, who suffered their 12th defeat in the season and their 5th consecutive defeat.

KINGS PASSED NUGGETS

The Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets with a score of 128-123 at the Ball Arena.

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and 11 assists and Dennis Schröder produced 21 points and 7 assists for the Kings, who won their 4th game this season.

Nikola Jokic’s performance of 44 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists could not prevent the Nuggets, who are second in the Western Conference, from their 4th loss of the season.

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