NBA ROUNDUP: CJ McCollum erupts for 46 as Wizards snap skid; Magic roll; Lakers outgun Clippers behind Luka Doncic’s 43 points

Washington finally caught fire — and C.J. McCollum lit the match.

The veteran guard exploded for a season-high 46 points, powering the NBA-worst Washington Wizards to a much-needed 132-113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in an NBA Cup matchup. The win snapped the team’s 14-game losing streak, gave them their first home win of the season, and marked their first-ever NBA Cup victory.

McCollum was electric, going 17-of-25 from the field and 10-of-13 from deep, tying Trevor Ariza’s franchise record for three-pointers in a game. He finished one shy of his career high.

French rookie Alex Sarr continued to shine with 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Corey Kispert added 19 as Washington roared to a 45-23 first-quarter lead, hitting 15-of-20 shots and going a perfect 8-of-8 from three in the opening frame — their highest-scoring first quarter since 1990.

Magic Crush 76ers to Set Up Group B Showdown

Orlando delivered one of the most dominant performances of the season, routing Philadelphia 144-103 to stay unbeaten (3-0) in NBA Cup Group B play.

The Magic dropped a franchise-record 86 points in the first half, highlighted by a 27-point first half from Anthony Black — already a career high — on his way to 31 points off the bench.

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Orlando poured in a 17-0 run in the third quarter, while Jalen Suggs was ejected late in the second after a scuffle triggered by Andre Drummond confronting Wendell Carter.

Philadelphia’s loss ended their Cup playoff hopes as Orlando set up a Group B title duel Friday against Detroit.

Lakers Take Hallway Rivalry, 135-118, Behind Luka Doncic’s Monster Night

At Crypto.com Arena, Luka Doncic delivered a masterpiece to carry the Los Angeles Lakers past the LA Clippers, 135-118, in another high-octane NBA Cup showdown.

Doncic dropped 43 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds, shooting 14-of-28 from the field and 7-of-12 from beyond the arc. His performance set the tone for the Lakers’ efficient offensive night, where they shot 57% from the field and 45% from deep.

Austin Reaves added 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals, while LeBron James contributed 25 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds.

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