Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to a thrilling 134-132 win over the Los Angeles Lakers with a crucial three-pointer just 7.4 seconds before the end of overtime. Young delivered an impressive performance, scoring 31 points and providing 20 assists. De’Andre Hunter also contributed significantly, coming off the bench to score 26 points, which helped the Hawks secure their sixth straight victory.
On the other side, the Lakers faced their third straight loss despite a strong showing from LeBron James. The all-time leading NBA scorer put up 39 points, along with 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis chipped in 38 points, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win. James had the opportunity to tie the game with a last-minute three-pointer, but his shot bounced off the rim.
In another exciting matchup, the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, managed to extend their home winning streak to seven games, winning 111-105 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics faced a late setback as they were trailing by four points in the fourth quarter. However, with the help of Jayson Tatum, who scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Boston rallied to claim victory.
Even with Damian Lillard’s 31 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 30 points and 11 rebounds, the Bucks fell short in this contest.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a previous loss to the Orlando Magic by securing a 102-94 victory in the second game of their series. With star player Joel Embiid out due to a knee injury, Paul George stepped up, leading the scoring with 21 points.
The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their winning streak, defeating the Golden State Warriors 107-90, thanks to Anthony Edwards’ 30-point outing. The two teams are set to face off again soon.
The Utah Jazz also ended a five-game slump with a commanding 141-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. In other action, the Sacramento Kings dominated the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 140-113. Lastly, Tyrese Haliburton helped the Indiana Pacers snap a five-game losing streak, scoring 23 points in their 132-123 win against the Chicago Bulls.