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Trae Young’s Clutch Three Lifts Atlanta Hawks Over Lakers in Overtime Thriller
Trae Young drained a decisive three-pointer with just 7.4 seconds left in overtime, securing the Atlanta Hawks a thrilling 134-132 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Young dazzled with a standout performance, recording 31 points and an impressive 20 assists, leading the Hawks to their sixth consecutive win.
De’Andre Hunter provided a significant boost off the bench, contributing 26 points. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 20 points, while Onyeka Okongwu chipped in with 15. Jalen Johnson recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels added 11 points each to round out the balanced offensive effort.
LeBron James led the Lakers with a triple-double performance of 39 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Davis added 38 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Dalton Knecht scored 14 points, and Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent contributed 12 points each. The Lakers suffered their third straight loss in a closely contested game.
In the final moments of overtime, Vincent’s three-pointer gave the Lakers a brief 130-127 lead. Daniels and Davis traded baskets before Johnson’s free throws brought Atlanta within one. Young’s game-winning triple sealed the deal, as LeBron’s final three-point attempt narrowly missed, concluding a heart-pounding contest.
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76ers Bounce Back to Defeat Magic 102-94
Paul George led the Philadelphia 76ers with 21 points and nine assists, helping his team secure a hard-fought victory against the Orlando Magic. This win allowed the Sixers to split their two-game home series, following a loss to the Magic earlier in the week.
KJ Martin was instrumental off the bench, scoring a season-high 20 points on an efficient 9-of-10 shooting. Tyrese Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele each contributed 16 points, as the 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid for a second straight game.
Franz Wagner was the leading scorer for Orlando with 30 points, while Jalen Suggs added 22 points. Moritz Wagner contributed 12 points and nine rebounds. However, the Magic struggled with their shooting, managing just 28.3% from three-point range and committing 21 turnovers.
Jayson Tatum Shines as Celtics Edge Bucks 111-105
Jayson Tatum delivered a commanding performance with 34 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. This win marked Boston’s seventh consecutive triumph at home.
The Celtics broke a tight game open late, using a 10-2 run to gain a crucial 105-101 advantage. Jrue Holiday added a key jumper, and Jaylen Brown contributed 25 points in a game where Boston’s three-point shooting faltered at 32.1%.
Damian Lillard led Milwaukee with 31 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points and 11 rebounds. Khris Middleton made his season debut off the bench, scoring 11 points in 23 minutes. Despite their efforts, the Bucks couldn’t overcome Boston’s late surge.
Anthony Edwards Leads Timberwolves to Dominant Win Over Warriors
Anthony Edwards spearheaded a decisive 107-90 victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Golden State Warriors, scoring 30 points and dishing out nine assists. Edwards’ stellar shooting marked his sixth 30-point game this season.
Rudy Gobert anchored the defense with 11 rebounds and 17 points, while Naz Reid added defensive intensity with two blocks, nine points, and 10 rebounds. Minnesota outshot Golden State, connecting on 45.5% of their attempts compared to the Warriors’ 39%.
Mike Conley, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels provided valuable contributions, as the Timberwolves claimed their fifth consecutive win over Golden State. The two teams will meet again on Sunday for a rematch in San Francisco.
Utah Jazz Snap Losing Streak With 141-99 Blowout Over Trail Blazers
The Utah Jazz ended a five-game losing streak in emphatic fashion, crushing the Portland Trail Blazers 141-99. Johnny Juzang led the charge with a season-high 22 points, including six three-pointers, while John Collins added 20 points.
Walter Kessler dominated the boards, grabbing 17 rebounds and blocking five shots, to complement his 13 points. Utah’s balanced scoring saw contributions from Keyonte George with 17 points, Collin Sexton with 16, and Svi Mykhailiuk with 13.
Jerami Grant and Dalano Banton scored 19 points each for Portland, but the Trail Blazers dropped their seventh game in nine outings. Anfernee Simons and Kris Murray added 14 points each in a losing effort.
Kings Outpace Spurs in 140-113 Victory
DeMar DeRozan’s 23 points and Domantas Sabonis’ double-double of 22 points and 16 rebounds propelled the Sacramento Kings to a dominant 140-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox also scored 22 points apiece for the Kings, while Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively.
Julian Champagnie led the Spurs with a career-high 30 points. Despite his effort, San Antonio dropped its third straight game. Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, and Chris Paul also contributed, with Paul recording a double-double of 11 points and 13 assists.
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Pacers Overcome Bulls 132-123 to End Road Skid
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers to a much-needed 132-123 victory against the Chicago Bulls, ending a four-game losing streak. Haliburton excelled with 23 points, including five three-pointers, while Siakam added 21 points and showcased his long-range shooting with three three-pointers.
Zach LaVine led Chicago with 32 points, hitting five three-pointers of his own. Coby White added 19 points and nine assists, but the Bulls’ two-game winning streak came to an end.
The Pacers were particularly strong from beyond the arc, outshooting the Bulls and capitalizing on Chicago’s defensive lapses to claim the road win.
