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New York Knicks defeated Dallas Mavericks, 113-111.

Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) returned to the court for the New York Knicks after missing back-to-back games. He started had 28 points (11=23 FG, 2-7 3PT, 4-6 FT) with three rebounds, five assists, a steal, a block, a turnover, and a +13 plus-minus in 35 minutes.

Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) started for the Dallas Mavericks. He had 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) with seven rebounds, an assist, a steal, three turnovers, and a -1 in 37 minutes.

Chicago Bulls defeated Portland Trail Blazers, 122-121.

• Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central/Chicago)- Started, 19 minutes, 11 points, 4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT, five rebounds, four assists, two blocks, two turnovers, and a +4 plus-minus.
• Jevon Carter (Proviso East/Chicago)- Off the bench, 11 minutes, three points, 1-4 FG, 1-3 3PT, an offensive rebound, an assist, a steal, and a +6 plus-minus.
• Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park/Chicago)- Off the bench, 23 minutes, 14 points, 5-7 FG, 2-4 3PT, 2-3 FT, four rebounds (one offensive), an assist, a block, a turnover, and a -11 plus-minus.

Indiana Pacers defeated Charlotte Hornets, 127-118.

• RayJ Dennis (Oswego East)- Did not play in Indiana’s win.
• Drew Peterson (Libertyville)- Off the bench, 19 minutes, four points, 2-6 FG, 0-4 3PT, three rebounds, a steal, and a -8 plus-minus.

Denver Nuggets defeated New Orleans Pelicans, 125-118.

• Jeremiah Fears (Joliet West/New Orleams)- Started, 25 minutes, 16 points, 7-15 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-2 FT, three rebounds, an assist, a block, and a -3 plus-minus.