NBA Friday Roundup: Devin Booker and Jalen Johnson shine in dominant wins

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Friday night featured a mix of standout individual performances and team blowouts as the NBA regular season continued.


Raptors 126, Cavaliers 113 –Scottie Barnes led the charge for the Toronto Raptors with a near triple-double, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in a 126-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Immanuel Quickley added 25 points for the Raptors, while Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

 

Toronto built an early lead and maintained control through the second quarter, using balanced scoring and aggressive defense to keep the Cavaliers at bay. Barnes’ all-around performance highlighted Toronto’s versatility and potential as the team seeks to climb out of the lower ranks.

 

Suns 133, Pacers 98 – The Phoenix Suns dominated the Indiana Pacers on their home floor, 133-98. Devin Booker scored 33 points and dished out 7 assists to spearhead the win, while Anthony Nembhard led the Pacers with 21 points and 9 assists.

 

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Phoenix overwhelmed Indiana early, outscoring the visitors 31-23 in the first quarter and never looking back. The Suns’ balanced attack and sharp shooting in the middle quarters extended their lead to a commanding margin.

 

Hawks 132, Jazz 122 – The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Utah Jazz 132-122 in Salt Lake City, highlighted by standout performances from their veterans. Jalen Johnson recorded a massive triple-double with 31 points, 18 rebounds, and 14 assists, while Lauri Markkanen had 40 points and 7 rebounds for Utah.

 

Atlanta built an early cushion with a 42-point first quarter and held off a Jazz rally in the second half. Johnson’s all-around dominance proved decisive, and the Hawks continue to showcase the potential of their young core.

 

Looking ahead


Friday’s results showcased the growing depth in the league, with young stars like Scottie Barnes and Jalen Johnson stepping up while established scorers like Devin Booker continue to carry their teams.

 

The NBA heads into another busy weekend with more matchups that could further shuffle the standings and highlight emerging talent across the league.

 

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