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Miami, Orlando and Boston each turned in strong wins Friday, powered by sharp outside shooting and key contributions beyond their leading scorers. Klay Thompson caught fire for Miami, Anthony Black helped Orlando rebound against Toronto, and Boston’s off-ball movement and bench scoring overwhelmed Chicago.

By the Numbers
  • Thompson scored 25 points and made 7 of 12 3-pointers, including 5 in the third quarter.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 31 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists; Bam Adebayo added 27 points and 9 rebounds.
  • Anthony Black recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists with 1 turnover, making 3 of 4 3-pointers.
  • Scottie Barnes scored 41 points, but Orlando made 18 3-pointers and won 121-114.
  • Payton Pritchard scored 30 points off the bench as Boston beat Chicago 125-110.
Yes, But

Each win came with a caveat: Miami’s two-game streak followed an 0-4 start, Orlando still gave up 41 points to Barnes, and Boston coach Joe Mazzulla was unhappy with Neemias Queta’s back-to-back offensive rebounds allowed.

State of Play
  • Miami’s offense is gaining momentum, with Davion Mitchell directing play and Pelle Larsson adding efficient scoring.
  • Orlando answered a 30-point loss to Toronto with a win, while Franz Wagner and Black helped create more offensive flow.
  • Boston’s movement and shooting forced defensive communication problems for Chicago; Pritchard supplied a major lift off the bench.
Bottom Line

All three teams showed how depth and spacing can change a game: Miami found another gear from deep, Orlando’s improved execution flipped the Toronto matchup, and Boston’s off-ball pressure created opportunities across the roster.