Trae Young Leads Hawks to Overtime Victory Over Celtics
Trae Young delivered a stellar performance with 28 points and 11 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks edge the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime. The win marked Atlanta’s third consecutive victory. Dyson Daniels added 23 points, while Onyeka Okongwu contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jalen Johnson tallied 14 points and 13 boards in his return from injury.
For Boston, Jaylen Brown led with 24 points, but he struggled with his shooting, going 9-for-27 from the field. Jayson Tatum added 23 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, but his missed 3-pointer in the final seconds of overtime sealed the Celtics’ loss.
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Durant and Booker Propel Suns Over Pistons
Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half, and Devin Booker notched 35 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 125-121 victory against the Detroit Pistons. Durant’s explosive third quarter, where he scored 21 points, helped the Suns erase a deficit and tie the game.
Detroit was paced by Tobias Harris with 21 points, while Cade Cunningham posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 assists. However, the Pistons couldn’t overcome the Suns’ offensive firepower.
Pacers Take Down 76ers Behind Balanced Effort
Indiana secured a 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by Pascal Siakam’s 21 points and Myles Turner’s 18-point, 11-rebound double-double. The Pacers relied heavily on their bench, with Aaron Nesmith, Thomas Bryant, and Ben Sheppard each scoring 12 points.
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points, but the Sixers were without Joel Embiid and Paul George, leading to their fifth consecutive loss.
Rockets Dominate Trail Blazers Behind Green and Sengun
Jalen Green scored 26 points, and Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Houston Rockets cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103. Houston’s bench played a key role, with Tari Eason contributing 18 points and eight rebounds.
Scoot Henderson led Portland with 21 points and 11 assists, but the Trail Blazers’ struggles continued as they dropped their fifth straight game, including four consecutive home losses by significant margins.
Donovan Mitchell Powers Cavaliers Past Timberwolves
Donovan Mitchell exploded for 36 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Darius Garland added 29 points, while bench players Georges Niang and Ty Jerome chipped in 15 points each.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points, while Julius Randle added a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Minnesota couldn’t close the gap in the final minutes.
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Warriors Outlast Wizards Behind Wiggins and Curry
Andrew Wiggins delivered a season-high 31 points, supported by Stephen Curry’s 26 points and Dennis Schroder’s 20, as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 122-114. Wiggins also grabbed 11 rebounds, contributing a key double-double to secure the win.
Jordan Poole led all scorers with 38 points for the Wizards, who also received 22 points from Kyle Kuzma. Despite Poole’s efforts, Washington struggled to contain Golden State’s balanced offensive attack in the closing minutes.
