Toronto Raptors snap 15-game losing streak, compound Milwaukee Bucks' troubles in latest NBA roundup

Gary Trent Jr. scores 31 points, leads Raptors to victory over Bucks. Quickley flirts with triple-double, Bucks lose third straight.

In a thrilling matchup, Gary Trent Jr. showcased his shooting prowess by finishing 7-of-15 from 3-point range, tallying an impressive 31 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a much-needed 117-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, the Raptors snapped their second-longest losing streak in franchise history, ending a 15-game skid.

The game was a back-and-forth battle, with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley stepping up for Toronto with 26 and 25 points, respectively. Quickley nearly achieved a triple-double, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out nine assists. The game came down to the wire, with Quickley securing a crucial rebound off a missed Khris Middleton 3-point attempt in the final seconds to seal the win for the Raptors.

The Bucks, on the other hand, have been struggling, losing three straight games to opponents eliminated from playoff contention. Despite Damian Lillard's return to the lineup and a 36-point performance, Milwaukee couldn't overcome the Raptors' strong showing.

In other NBA action, the Dallas Mavericks edged out the Golden State Warriors 108-106, thanks to a tiebreaking layup by P.J. Washington in the final seconds. The Mavericks avenged a previous loss to the Warriors and extended their winning streak to nine out of their last ten games.

The Phoenix Suns continued their dominant form, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-87 behind Grayson Allen's 23 points and eight rebounds. The Suns never trailed in the game, dropping the Timberwolves into a tie for first place in the Western Conference.

The Indiana Pacers secured a 126-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Pascal Siakam leading the way with 21 points. Tyrese Haliburton broke the Pacers franchise record for assists in a season, highlighting a strong team performance.

The Los Angeles Clippers cruised past the Utah Jazz 131-102, with James Harden notching a triple-double and Terance Mann scoring 19 points. The Jazz have struggled recently, losing 11 consecutive games and missing key players due to injuries.

Deandre Ayton's impressive performance lifted the Portland Trail Blazers to a 108-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Ayton recorded a double-double with 34 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Trail Blazers secure their second consecutive victory.

In a nail-biting finish, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 101-100, with Xavier Tillman hitting the game-winning jumper in the final seconds. The Kings made a late comeback, led by De'Aaron Fox's 40-point performance, but fell just short of the win.

The Chicago Bulls emerged victorious over the New York Knicks with a 108-100 win, powered by Javonte Green's double-double and Ayo Dosunmu's 24 points. The Bulls moved ahead in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Knicks suffered their third straight loss.

The Miami Heat took down the Houston Rockets 119-104, with Jimmy Butler leading the way with 22 points. Tyler Herro made a successful return from injury, contributing 17 points off the bench for the Heat.

In a high-scoring affair, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 124-115, with rookie Brandon Miller impressively shooting 10-for-10 in the first half and finishing with 32 points. The Hornets secured a rare victory, ending a stretch of losses.

The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Detroit Pistons 108-90, with Trey Jemison and Maozinha Pereira both scoring 17 points to lead the team to victory. The Pistons have struggled, losing three straight games and 11 of their last 12.

Lastly, the San Antonio Spurs edged past the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109, behind Devonte' Graham's 20 points and Victor Wembanyama's near triple-double performance. The Pelicans have been on a losing streak, dropping their fourth straight game and fifth in their last six.

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