Wild NBA Night: Lakers Hold Off Suns; Curry's 48 Not Enough

• Lakers defeated Suns 116-114 after nearly blowing a 20-point lead, with LeBron James securing the win at the free-throw line.
• Stephen Curry scored 48 points with 12 three-pointers, but the Warriors lost 136-131 to the Trail Blazers.
• Curry surpassed Michael Jordan for most 40-point games after age 30, achieving his 45th such game.
• Jalen Johnson recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double as the Hawks narrowly beat the 76ers 120-117.
• The Nets blew out the Giannis-less Bucks 127-82, matching a franchise record for margin of victory.

Why It Matters: NBA's wild night highlights intense competition, star power, and unpredictable outcomes.