In the American Basketball League (NBA), Boston Celtics won their 6th consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 at home. NBA continued with 9 matches. Jayson Tatum contributed to the 15th victory of the season with 20 points, 9 rebounds, Payton Pritchard with 20 points, 4 assists, Derrick White with 19 points, 7 assists and Jaylen Brown with 17 points and 6 rebounds in the Eastern Conference second team Celtics, which hosted the Clippers. Kristaps Porzingis, who returned to the field after his long-term injury for the home team, produced 16 points and 6 rebounds. Ivica Zubac’s 23 points, 10 rebounds and James Harden’s 19 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists could not prevent the Clippers’ 8th defeat of the season.
27 point difference from Knicks to Nuggets
New York Knicks defeated Denver Nuggets on the road by 27 points, 145-118.
OG Anunoby scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points, 15 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson played with 23 points and 17 assists, for the Knicks, who finished fourth in the Eastern Conference with their 10th victory this season.
Nikola Jokic’s 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and Russell Westbrook’s 27 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists could not prevent the Nuggets’ 7th loss of the season.
Results
Indiana Pacers-New Orleans Pelicans: 114-110
Detroit Pistons-Toronto Raptors: 102-100
Charlotte Hornets-Orlando Magic: 84-95
Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Clippers: 126-94
Atlanta Hawks-Dallas Mavericks: 119-129
Memphis Grizzlies-Portland Trail Blazers: 123-98
Denver Nuggets-New York Knicks: 118-145
Sacramento Kings-Oklahoma City Thunder: 109-130
Golden State Warriors-Brooklyn Nets: 120-128
