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NBA: Rockets Earn 8th Straight Win; Heat Lose Nine On Trot

Houston Rockets beat Orlando Magic 116-108 to extend their winning run to eight games. On the other hand, Miami Heat suffered a heart-breaking last gasp defeat at the hands of Detroit Pistons and now Heat have lost nine games back-to-back. Sacramento Kings beat Cleveland Cavaliers who have now completed a hat-trick of losses. In other games, Los Angeles Lakers defeated Denver Nuggets while Washington Wizards went down to Utah Jazz.

NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Tari Eason
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) makes a move to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic:  Jalen Green
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, left, struggles to get off a shot as Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph runs into him from behind during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Alperen Sengun
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Steven Adams
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) loses control of the ball as he goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Franz Wagner
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, right, drives around Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Ime Udoka
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka directs his players against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Alperen Sengun
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, makes a move to get around Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Aaron Holiday
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) tires to stop Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, from driving to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Alperen Sengun
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) passes the ball around Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Franz Wagner
NBA 2024-25: Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic | Photo: AP/John Raoux

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat: Cade Cunningham
NBA 2024-25: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates after scoring the winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat: Malik Beasley
NBA 2024-25: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) defends Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra
NBA 2024-25: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistonsin Miami.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat: Ausar Thompson
NBA 2024-25: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) go after a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 game Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat:
NBA 2024-25: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is cheered by his teammates after scoring the winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami.

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