Tuesday NBA Round up: Mitchell Drops 45, Hawks Rally, Hornets Roar

A full slate of games Tuesday showcased scoring fireworks, veteran leadership, and some surprising results as teams jockey for position in both conferences.

Hawks Rally to Beat Pacers, 132–116

The Atlanta Hawks stormed back from a second-half deficit to down the Indiana Pacers 132–116, powered by a dominant 17–0 run in the third quarter that turned the tide. Led by CJ McCollum’s 23 points, Atlanta overcame sloppy early defense and a Pacers double-digit lead, with key contributions from Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson helping maintain the Hawks’ momentum. The win improves Atlanta’s record and keeps them in the hunt in the crowded Eastern Conference.

Hornets Explode in Blowout of 76ers, 130–93

The Charlotte Hornets made a statement with a dominant home performance, routing the Philadelphia 76ers 130–93. Charlotte’s offense was relentless from the opening tip, building a big early lead and never looking back. B. Miller starred with 30 points and 8 rebounds, while Philadelphia struggled to find rhythm throughout. The Sixers’ defeat leaves them needing a bounce-back effort to solidify their playoff positioning.

Mitchell Erupts for 45, Cavaliers Top Magic, 114–98

Over in Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell put on a showcase performance with 45 points to lift the Cavaliers past the Orlando Magic 114–98, marking Cleveland’s fourth straight win. Mitchell’s scoring outburst helped the Cavs seize control in the second quarter and maintain it all night, highlighted by strong rebounding and improved shooting efficiency. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero had 37 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough against Cleveland’s balanced attack.

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Celtics Hold Off Trail Blazers, 102–94

The Boston Celtics continued their steady play with a 102–94 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Boston led for much of the second half, with Jayson Brown pacing the effort on both ends of the floor. Portland kept things competitive behind T. Camara’s 18 points and 8 boards, but Boston’s depth ultimately made the difference.

Lakers Cool Off Bulls Behind Doncic’s Masterpiece, 129–118

In one of the night’s marquee performances, Luka Dončić torched the Chicago Bulls for 46 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129–118 victory. It was Dončić’s eighth 40-point game of the season and a historically efficient night — he became one of the only Lakers to record 45+ points with double-digit assists and multiple threes, joining franchise icons such as Kobe Bryant in rare company. LeBron James added 24 points, while Rui Hachimura paced the supporting cast with 23. Chicago’s hopes of stealing momentum were dashed despite strong scoring from Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu.

Rockets Edge Grizzlies, 108–99

The Houston Rockets continued their strong stretch with a 108–99 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Alperen Şengün led the way with a monster night — 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists — combining interior scoring and creative playmaking as Houston pulled away late. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a solid stat line for Memphis, but the Rockets’ balanced effort proved decisive.

Timberwolves Roll Past Warriors, 108–83

Closing out the night, the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Golden State Warriors 108–83. Minnesota controlled the paint and exploited Golden State’s struggles on offense, with Rudy Gobert anchoring both ends with 15 points and 17 rebounds. The blowout punctuated the Wolves’ consistency and highlighted ongoing growing pains for Golden State’s offense.

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