Anthony Edwards turns into third-youngest participant in NBA to succeed in 10,000 profession factors as Wolves maintain off Cavs.
Printed On 9 Jan 2026
Lauri Markkanen had 33 factors and 7 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game dropping streak with a 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks within the NBA.
Keyonte George had 19 factors and 7 assists for the house facet on Thursday.
Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 26 factors, 10 rebounds and eight assists, whereas Klay Thompson scored 23 factors.
Dallas moved forward 107-100 with 4:39 remaining, however Utah answered with a 16-4 run to maneuver forward 116-111 with 29 seconds left.
Markkanen completed 14 of 26 from the sector with seven rebounds and 4 assists for Utah, who’ve gained their first two conferences in opposition to Dallas this season.
The Mavericks dedicated 20 turnovers and misplaced for the fifth time of their final seven video games.
In the meantime, Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his 30 factors within the first half and hit the successful shot as the Indiana Pacers snapped a 13-game dropping streak in a 114-112 triumph in opposition to the host Charlotte Hornets.
Collin Sexton’s potential tying shot was off the mark within the closing second because the Hornets misplaced within the closing seconds for the second evening in a row. Siakam scored on a go-ahead drive with 11.5 seconds left. He made 12 of 23 pictures with three 3-pointers and likewise grabbed 14 rebounds. TJ McConnell racked up 23 factors off the Pacers’ bench, Aaron Nesmith provided 16 factors and Jay Huff added 10 factors.
LaMelo Ball had a game-high 33 factors, aided by seven 3-point baskets, in his first recreation coming off the bench since his rookie season (2020-21). Miles Bridges posted 19 factors, Kon Knueppel had 18 factors and Sexton completed with 11 factors.
In Minnesota, Julius Randle scored 28 factors, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished eight assists to assist the house facet maintain on to beat Cleveland.
Jaden McDaniels completed with 26 factors on 11-for-14 capturing for Minnesota, which gained its fourth recreation in a row. Anthony Edwards scored 25 factors on 10-for-20 capturing, and Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double with 11 factors and 13 rebounds.
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 factors on 10-for-20 capturing to steer Cleveland, which misplaced for the second time in its previous three video games. He added eight assists. Sam Merrill scored 22 factors off the bench, and Jarrett Allen notched a double-double with 11 factors and 10 boards.
Edwards grew to become the third-youngest participant in NBA historical past to succeed in 10,000 profession factors at 24 years and 156 days. He was overwhelmed to the mark by simply LeBron James (23 years, 59 days) and Kevin Durant (24 years, 33 days). Edwards is one in every of seven gamers who’ve hit 10,000 factors earlier than age 25, with Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony additionally in that group.
“To be sincere, it’s cool, however I do know I’ve bought much more to go, so it’s actually nothing, for actual,” Edwards stated after the win. “I’m type of sick that I bought in entrance of Kobe. I wanted I’d’ve waited like 100 days or one thing, however yeah, it’s all good.”
