Tatum Drops 40 as Celtics Beat Lakers, Curry Hits 25K & More NBA Action

Tatum’s Big Night Fuels Celtics Past Lakers

Jayson Tatum dropped 40 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 111-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was his fourth 40-point game this season, helping Boston extend its winning streak to four. Jaylen Brown added 31 points, while Al Horford contributed 14 points and nine boards.

For the Lakers, Luka Doncic led with 34 points and eight rebounds, including five 3-pointers, but the team’s eight-game winning streak ended. LeBron James posted 22 points and 14 rebounds, but he went 0-for-6 from deep and exited in the fourth quarter with a groin strain. Austin Reaves (16 points) was the only other Laker in double figures.

Hornets End Losing Streak, Rally Late vs. Nets

The Charlotte Hornets stormed back to score the final 12 points and stun the Brooklyn Nets 105-102, snapping their nine-game losing streak. Miles Bridges led with 26 points, while Nick Smith Jr. (19 points) and Moussa Diabate (16 points, 15 rebounds) also stepped up.

Despite D’Angelo Russell’s 28 points and Ziaire Williams’ 29, Brooklyn dropped its seventh straight game.

Rockets Explode for 146 Points in Blowout Win Over Pelicans

Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Aaron Holiday added 20 off the bench, and Houston dominated New Orleans 146-117 in a wire-to-wire victory. The Rockets shot 55.6% overall, hitting 17 threes, with seven players in double figures.

Zion Williamson had 20 points for the Pelicans, while CJ McCollum and Jose Alvarado added 17 each. New Orleans has now lost four of its last five.

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Young’s 36 Helps Hawks Edge Pacers

Trae Young dropped 36 points and eight assists, helping Atlanta defeat Indiana 120-118 for its second win against the Pacers in three days. Caris LeVert (26 points), Onyeka Okongwu (16 points, 16 rebounds), and Dyson Daniels (10 points, five steals) were key contributors.

Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 30 points off the bench, while Pascal Siakam scored 23. Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner added 14 each, but the Pacers fell short in a tight finish.

Poole Returns With 34 as Wizards Sneak Past Raptors

Returning from injury, Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 34 points, helping Washington edge Toronto 118-117. The game ended in controversy, as Jamal Shead’s game-winner was ruled late upon review.

Bilal Coulibaly (18 points), Khris Middleton and Corey Kispert (12 each) contributed to Washington’s second straight win. RJ Barrett led Toronto with 23 points, while Jakob Poeltl (21 points) and Scottie Barnes (18) chipped in.

Bulls Erase 17-Point Deficit to Stun Heat

Josh Giddey’s triple-double (26 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists) led the Chicago Bulls to a 114-109 comeback win over Miami. The Bulls outscored the Heat 36-20 in the fourth quarter, with Coby White (21 points) and Zach Collins (18 points, 15 rebounds) also playing big roles.

Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins (22 points each) led the Heat, but Miami shot just 9.1% from three in the fourth and dropped five games under .500 for the first time this season.

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Curry Reaches 25K as Warriors Hold Off Pistons

Stephen Curry scored 32 points, reaching 25,000 career points, as the Golden State Warriors beat Detroit 115-110. Jimmy Butler added 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while Draymond Green’s clutch three helped seal the win.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 31 points, but his nine turnovers proved costly. Malik Beasley (17 points), Tobias Harris (15 points, 12 rebounds), and Jalen Duren (13 points, 13 boards) contributed.

Final Takeaway

From Tatum’s 40-point explosion to Curry’s historic milestone and Giddey’s clutch triple-double, it was another thrilling night in the NBA. Can Boston keep rolling? Will LeBron’s absence slow the Lakers? Stay tuned for more basketball action!