Celtics Outlast Raptors in Overtime
Jayson Tatum hit a thrilling last-second 3-point shot in overtime to propel the Boston Celtics to a 126-123 win against the Toronto Raptors. Tatum recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, with Jaylen Brown scoring 27 points to lead Boston in NBA Roundup. Despite Jakob Poeltl’s standout performance with 35 points and 12 rebounds, Toronto fell short and continued their winless streak on the road at 0-8 for the season. RJ Barrett made a critical layup to even the score in overtime, but Tatum’s exceptional play secured the victory for Boston.
Fox’s Historic Performance Fuels Kings’ Victory
After scoring a record-breaking 60 points the night before, De’Aaron Fox stayed on fire with 49 points in NBA Roundup. The Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 109-106, with Fox scoring a total of 109 points in two games, the highest ever in the Kings’ history for a two-game period. Lauri Markkanen was the top scorer for Utah with 25 points, but the Jazz were unable to contain Fox’s impressive performance in NBA Roundup.
Lakers Streak Continues with Win Over Pelicans
Anthony Davis helped guide the Los Angeles Lakers to their fifth consecutive victory by scoring 31 points and taking down 14 rebounds in a 104-99 win against the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA Roundup. LeBron James contributed 21 points, making crucial 3-pointers in the final moments of the game. Even with Brandon Ingram scoring 32 points for New Orleans, the Lakers maintained their winning streak.
Hornets Edge Bucks in Thrilling Finish
LaMelo Ball stepped up in the second half, scoring 26 points to help the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double but failed to make a possible game-winning basket in the closing moments.
Mavericks Cruise Past Spurs
Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford both contributed 22 points to help the Dallas Mavericks recover from a four-game losing streak, securing a 110-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks controlled the game.
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