Tatum, Brown Lead Celtics to Fifth Straight Win Over Knicks
The Boston Celtics continued their dominant stretch, securing a 118-105 win over the New York Knicks for their fifth straight victory.
Jayson Tatum (25 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists) and Jaylen Brown (24 points, 8 rebounds) led Boston, while Derrick White (19 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists) and Kristaps Porzingis (15 points) provided key contributions.
New York cut a 27-point deficit to four early in the fourth quarter, but Boston pulled away late. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 24 points and 18 rebounds, but he briefly left with a leg injury before returning.
With the win, Boston remains second in the East, three games ahead of third-place New York.
Thunder Hold Off Timberwolves as SGA Shines
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 37 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late rally to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123.
Chet Holmgren (19 points), Jalen Williams (18 points, 9 assists), and Aaron Wiggins (15 points, 4-for-4 from three) helped OKC secure their ninth win in 10 games.
For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards (29 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists) led the charge, while Naz Reid (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Jaden McDaniels (17 points, 13 rebounds) recorded double-doubles.
The loss marks Minnesota’s fourth defeat in five games.
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Curry’s 30 Leads Warriors in Blowout Over Mavericks
Stephen Curry erupted for 30 points, scoring 16 in the third quarter, as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 126-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Jimmy Butler, playing in his home debut, added 18 points, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.
Dallas struggled without Anthony Davis (adductor strain, missed fifth straight game). Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington each scored 17 points, but the Mavs saw their three-game winning streak snapped.
The Warriors retired Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey in a postgame ceremony.
Mitchell Powers Cavaliers to Seventh Straight Win
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed red-hot, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123.
Sixth man Ty Jerome added 26 points, and Evan Mobley finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds as Cleveland won its seventh straight.
For Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 22 points, while Ja Morant posted 21 points and 10 assists.
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Lillard, Giannis Lead Bucks Past Heat
Damian Lillard (28 points, 8 assists) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (23 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists) led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-113 win over the Miami Heat.
Brook Lopez added 17 points as Milwaukee won its fourth straight game.
For Miami, Tyler Herro had a season-high 40 points, while Bam Adebayo (24 points) and Andrew Wiggins (20 points) provided support.
Magic Dominate Wizards in Second Half for Blowout Win
Anthony Black and Franz Wagner each scored 23 points, helping the Orlando Magic pull away for a 110-90 win over the Washington Wizards.
Orlando outscored Washington 22-6 to start the third quarter and never looked back. Paolo Banchero added 19 points, as the Magic won their fourth game in six outings.
The Wizards have now lost six straight and own the NBA’s worst record at 9-47.
Pacers Blow Out Clippers Behind Haliburton’s Big Night
Tyrese Haliburton posted a 29-point, 12-assist double-double, and the Indiana Pacers dominated from start to finish in a 129-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Seven Pacers scored in double figures, including Aaron Nesmith (19 points) and Myles Turner (17 points).
The Clippers got a huge game from James Harden (31 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds), but without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, they couldn’t keep up.
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Pistons Outlast Hawks in High-Scoring Thriller
Cade Cunningham (38 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds) led the Detroit Pistons to a wild 148-143 victory over the Atlanta Hawks for their sixth straight win.
The game saw five lead changes in the final minutes, with Dennis Schroder’s clutch three-point play putting Detroit ahead for good.
For Atlanta, Trae Young had 38 points and 13 assists, surpassing 30 points for the 17th time this season.
Pelicans Dominate Second Half, Crush Spurs
Zion Williamson (22 points) and Kelly Olynyk (14 points, 15 rebounds) led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
New Orleans outscored San Antonio 74-43 in the second half, getting big contributions from Karlo Matkovic (19 points) and Trey Murphy III (15 points).
The Spurs, despite 18 points from Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie, lost for the fourth time in five games.
Raptors Handle Suns Behind Balanced Scoring
Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher, and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points, as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-109.
Boucher, coming off the bench, scored 14 points in the second quarter and grabbed 10 rebounds.
For Phoenix, Devin Booker scored 31 points, while Bradley Beal added 30. However, the Suns have now lost five of their last six.
