The NBA delivered a powerful slate of games, kicking off in Europe with a statement win by the Indiana Pacers over Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. The highlight of the game? A stunning no-look pass by Tyrese Haliburton, which secured the fifth spot in the league's top plays of the day.

Later in the night, the big guns came out to play. Cleveland Cavaliers were determined not to suffer another loss against the Houston Rockets within a week, especially with the return of Evan Mobley. However, a sensational triple-double performance from rising star Amen Thompson (23 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) tipped the scales in favor of the Rockets, who secured a thrilling 135-131 victory.

Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic, known for his triple-double magic, had an off night with just 3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves took full advantage, channeling the energy of last season's Western Conference semifinals to dismantle the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, in a dominant 133-104 blowout.