NBA: Kyrie Irving claims dramatic win for Dallas Mavericks over Denver Nuggets

Elsewhere, Bam Adebayo hit a three-pointer from 30ft at the final buzzer to land the Miami Heat a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Adebayo scored 20 points overall and claimed 17 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson top-scored with 30 points for the Heat, who are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

Robinson also became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers, reaching the mark in his 343rd game, seven faster than previous record holder Buddy Hield.

The Milwaukee Bucks claimed an impressive 140-129 victory over the Phoenix Suns despite star player Giannis Antetokounmpo missing because of a hamstring injury.

Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis both made 31 points for the Bucks, who are second in the Eastern Conference.

Sam Hauser scored a career-high 30 points, all from three-pointers, but sustained a left ankle sprain in the Boston Celtics‘ 130-104 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Jayson Tatum also had 30 points as the Celtics cruised to a fifth straight win to improve to an NBA-best 53-14.

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama registered 33 points, 16 rebounds, seven blocks and seven assists in the San Antonio Spurs‘ 122-115 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

Paolo Banchero’s 29 points led the Orlando Magic to a 111-96 win over the Toronto Raptors, while the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 with Dejounte Murray recording a double-double of 21 points and 10 assists.