NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum’s 3 at buzzer lifts Celtics in OT

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Boston Celtics 126, Toronto Raptors 123 (OT)

Jayson Tatum hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift the Boston Celtics over the visiting Toronto Raptors in overtime. Tatum recorded a near triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points.

Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl set a career-high with 35 points on 16-of-19 shooting and added 12 rebounds, but the Raptors fell to 0-8 on the road this season. RJ Barrett had a triple-double for Toronto with 25 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds.

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Sacramento Kings 121, Utah Jazz 117

De’Aaron Fox continued his scoring tear, following up a 60-point performance with 49 points to lead Sacramento past visiting Utah. Fox also sealed the game with two clutch free throws in the final seconds. Kevin Huerter added 18 points for the Kings.

Lauri Markkanen paced the Jazz with 25 points, while Keyonte George, Collin Sexton, and Jordan Clarkson contributed 19, 18, and 17 points, respectively.


Los Angeles Lakers 104, New Orleans Pelicans 99

Anthony Davis powered the Lakers with 31 points and 14 rebounds, helping Los Angeles extend its winning streak to five games with a road win over New Orleans. LeBron James added 21 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers in crunch time. Rookie Dalton Knecht chipped in a career-high 27 points.

Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 32 points, while Jaylen Nowell scored 16 off the bench.


Charlotte Hornets 115, Milwaukee Bucks 114

LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, including two late free throws, as Charlotte edged Milwaukee to snap a two-game skid. Miles Bridges added 19 points, and Moussa Diabate contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple-double with 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists but missed a potential game-winning jumper in the final seconds.

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Dallas Mavericks 110, San Antonio Spurs 93

Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford scored 22 points each to lead Dallas past visiting San Antonio. The Mavericks broke a four-game losing streak by dominating the third quarter, turning a slim halftime lead into a 24-point cushion.

San Antonio struggled to keep pace, dropping its fifth consecutive game.

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