In NBA (National Basketball Association) action from Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Indiana Pacers with a 135-114 victory. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks took down the Miami Heat 128-117 behind a strong home performance. In a tighter contest, the Orlando Magic edged past the Los Angeles Lakers with a 110-109 win.
The Golden State Warriors also recorded a blowout win, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112. Will Richard led the scoring for the Warriors with 21 points in a game where both teams were significantly depleted by injuries. In another lopsided result, the Houston Rockets crushed the Sacramento Kings 128-97, marking their largest margin of victory this season.
The Boston Celtics continued their strong form with a defensive masterclass, holding the Phoenix Suns to just 81 points in a 97-81 road win. As the sprint to the playoffs begins, these results highlight the widening gap between top contenders and teams struggling with "fatal flaws" in their rosters.