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Seven games on Tuesday night, with postseason implications littered throughout.

The Phoenix Suns re-claimed top spot in the West, while the Bucks and Nets played again. Keep up with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers right here!

Phoenix Suns 134, Cleveland Cavaliers 118 [OT]

It took overtime but the Suns prevailed in Cleveland in overtime.

😳 @CP3's statline tonight was ridiculous as he led the @Suns to 5 straight wins.

23 points
16 assists
4 steals
2 blocks
0 turnovers pic.twitter.com/5SGmVb0OrN
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2021

Charlotte Hornets 102, Detroit Pistons 99

LaMelo Ball stuffs the stat sheets as Hornets pick up the victory on the road.

🕺🛸🔥

Tonight's @Sprite Player of the Game is @MELOD1P!#AllFly pic.twitter.com/5O4JGppDkU
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 5, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks 124, Brooklyn Nets 118

The Bucks sweep the two consecutive home games against the Nets, making a statement.

Giannis follows up his season high 49 with 36, leading the @Bucks to another W vs. BKN! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UUEwEtlr8Y
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2021

New Orleans Pelicans 108, Golden State Warriors 103

Lonzo Ball led the scoring charts while Zion Williamson stuffed the stat sheets with 23 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

They helped the Pelicans overcome Stephen Curry's 37-point night.

🔥 Career high tying 33 PTS for @ZO2_
🔥 Game-winning jumper in final minute#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/8MpVhGxLmz
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2021

Sacramento Kings 103, Oklahoma City Thunder 99

Six different player score in double-digits as Delon Wright steps in as the starting points and shows out with 13 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, four steals and four blocks.

Came out with a 𝗪 in OKC!

Watch the team's bests from tonight 👇 pic.twitter.com/n6bm3fQAVA
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) May 5, 2021

Dallas Mavericks 127, Miami Heat 113

Luka Doncic contributes across the board with 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists while Tim Hardaway Jr. was the spark behind the Mavericks win in Miami.

💦 Career-high 10 THREES for THJ 💦@T_HardJR (36 PTS) ties a franchise record with 10 triples in the @dallasmavs win. pic.twitter.com/VCi5xp1Pxc
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2021