Booker Suns gem, Mavs eclipse; Bucks end Cleveland streak

Devin Booker scores 46 points as Phoenix Suns win 7th straight, Milwaukee ends Cleveland's unbeaten streak after firing coach.

The Phoenix Suns continued their winning streak with a seventh-straight victory on Wednesday, led by a high-scoring performance from Devin Booker, who finished with 46 points in a 132-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Booker's outstanding performance was supported by 20 points from Bradley Beal, 15 from Grayson Allen, and 12 from Kevin Durant. This win leaves Phoenix in fifth place in the Western Conference with a record of 26-18.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the turmoil of their coach's sudden firing to defeat the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers 126-116. Despite the abrupt dismissal of head coach Adrian Griffin, assistant coach Joe Prunty led the Bucks to victory, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering a 35-point triple-double to secure the win. Prunty acknowledged the challenges of the situation, while Antetokounmpo expressed the difficulty of adjusting to the absence of Griffin.

In other games, the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the San Antonio Spurs 140-114, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 118-107 victory over the Washington Wizards, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Miami Heat 105-96, and the Portland Trail Blazers emerged victorious in an overtime battle against the Houston Rockets, winning 137-131.

The Suns, Bucks, and Thunder continue to demonstrate their strength in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves rebounded from back-to-back losses with a convincing win over the Wizards. The NBA action on Wednesday showcased the resilience and determination of teams, despite the challenges and changes they may face.