Kawhi Leonard scored at least 20 points for the 44th consecutive game, matching a 51-year-old franchise record for the Los Angeles Clippers in their 119-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The two-time NBA Finals MVP continues his remarkable scoring run, demonstrating his consistency as one of the league's premier offensive players.

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets survived a late surge from the New Orleans Pelicans to win 107-105 at home. Houston led comfortably but saw New Orleans cut the deficit with a 12-1 run. Forward Jabari Smith Jr hit a crucial three-pointer before Houston forced two critical turnovers in the final seconds to seal the victory.

In other games, Anthony Edwards exploded for 42 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-117 in San Francisco, ending a three-game losing streak. Jrue Holiday led the Portland Trail Blazers with 25 points and eight assists in their 124-114 home win over the Utah Jazz, completing a four-game series sweep.