Trae Young’s Half-Court Buzzer Beater Lifts Hawks Over Jazz
Trae Young nailed a half-court 3-pointer at the buzzer to secure the Atlanta Hawks a dramatic 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. After Collin Sexton tied the game with a deep trey with four seconds left, Young received the inbounds pass and hit the game-winner, which was reviewed and ruled good.
Young finished with 24 points and 20 assists, including 10 points in the fourth quarter, helping Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Clint Capela added 18 points, six rebounds, and three blocks, while De’Andre Hunter chipped in 17 points.
Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 35 points, matching his season high, while Sexton scored 24 and Walker Kessler contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.
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Celtics Beat Short-Handed Nuggets Behind Tatum and Porzingis
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics defeated the Denver Nuggets 118-106. Boston dominated the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Denver, playing without MVP Nikola Jokic (illness) and Aaron Gordon, was led by Russell Westbrook with 26 points and nine rebounds. Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther each scored 19 points, but the shorthanded Nuggets couldn’t keep up with Boston.
LaMelo Ball Powers Hornets to Snap Losing Streak
LaMelo Ball posted 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals as the Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 115-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Miles Bridges added 21 points, while Nick Richards contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Devin Booker led Phoenix with 39 points, his highest output since November, while Kevin Durant scored 26 and Bradley Beal added 10 off the bench. However, the Suns lost their fifth game in six outings.
Rockets Dominate Wizards Behind Jalen Green’s Big Night
Jalen Green erupted for 29 points, including 22 in a dominant third quarter, as the Houston Rockets cruised past the Washington Wizards 135-112. Alperen Sengun added 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, while Fred VanVleet contributed 19 points and 12 assists.
Washington was led by Corey Kispert with 23 points and Jonas Valanciunas with 18. The Wizards’ starters struggled, combining for just 45 points, as they fell to 5-15 at home.
Mavericks Snap Losing Streak with Big Win Over Lakers
Quentin Grimes scored a game-high 23 points off the bench, hitting six 3-pointers, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-97. Grimes also grabbed nine rebounds, while P.J. Washington scored 22 points and Spencer Dinwiddie added 19.
The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 18 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. The loss was a tough blow for the Lakers, who were outplayed across the board.
Anthony Edwards Shines as Timberwolves Down Pelicans
Anthony Edwards scored 32 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Zion Williamson’s return with a 104-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Naz Reid added 13 points and 12 rebounds to support Minnesota’s effort.
Williamson, playing his first game after a 27-game absence due to a hamstring injury, scored 22 points along with six rebounds and three steals in 28 minutes. Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 29 points in the losing effort.
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Heat Outshoot Warriors in San Francisco
Nikola Jovic scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat overcame fatigue to defeat the Golden State Warriors 114-98. Duncan Robinson knocked down four 3-pointers as Miami outscored Golden State 48-42 from beyond the arc, despite attempting 10 fewer shots from deep.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, including eight 3-pointers, but Golden State fell to .500 on the season after a 3-3 homestand. Miami’s balanced attack proved too much for the Warriors in the second half.
