NBA roundup: Garland shines as Cavs extend win streak to 15 games, Williamson's triple-double lifts Pelicans

Darius Garland delivered a standout performance with 30 points and eight assists, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 109-104 comeback victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. With the win, Cleveland extended its impressive streak to 15 games, matching the longest in franchise history. Jarrett Allen contributed 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Evan Mobley added 21 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. The Cavaliers had to rally from an 18-point deficit to secure the win.

Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas led his team with 27 points, while Cameron Johnson added 17 and Ziaire Williams chipped in 14. Noah Clowney provided 12 points off the bench, but the Nets suffered their eighth loss in nine games.

In Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton played the hero in the final moments, sinking a clutch three-pointer and a decisive free throw to lift the Pacers to a 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin added 17 points. Haliburton contributed 14 points, including the game-winning shots that capitalized on a foul by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee, now on a three-game losing streak, saw Brook Lopez lead the scoring with 23 points. Antetokounmpo recorded 19 points and 17 rebounds but was charged with the costly late foul that helped seal the Pacers' win.

In New Orleans, Zion Williamson notched his second career triple-double, powering the Pelicans to a 127-120 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Williamson finished with 22 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds just 11 days after achieving his first triple-double. CJ McCollum added 23 points and seven assists, while Trey Murphy III chipped in with 21 points as New Orleans snapped a four-game losing streak.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 29 points, while James Harden contributed 25 points and 17 assists. Ivica Zubac posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Assistant coach Brian Shaw remained at the helm for the second consecutive game as head coach Tyronn Lue continues to recover from back pain.

In Detroit, Cade Cunningham led the charge with 27 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, helping the Pistons cruise to a 123-103 win over the Washington Wizards. Jalen Duren added 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Malik Beasley contributed 14 points. Tobias Harris finished with 12 points and eight rebounds, and both Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 11 points as Detroit secured its 12th win in 15 games.

Marcus Smart led Washington with 16 points, while Jordan Poole and Bub Carrington each scored 15. Richaun Holmes had 14 points and eight rebounds before being ejected in the fourth quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul. The two teams will meet again in Detroit on Thursday.

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