Derrick White and Payton Pritchard led the Boston Celtics to a 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, each scoring over 40 points for the first time in franchise history. The Cleveland Cavaliers, with Donovan Mitchell’s 26 points, extended their winning streak to 12 games by defeating the Miami Heat 112-107. Giannis Antetokounmpo surpassed 20,000 career points during the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Dallas Mavericks, while Alexandre Sarr shone for the Washington Wizards in their 125-122 win against the Utah Jazz.
Dynamic Duo: White and Pritchard Shine
In an electrifying performance, the Boston Celtics’ sharpshooters, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, delivered a stunning display, combining for a remarkable 41 and 43 points respectively in their team’s 128-118 triumph over the Portland Trail Blazers.
This historic achievement marks the first occasion when two players from the storied Celtics franchise have each eclipsed 40 points in a single game.
White showcased his long-range prowess, hitting 9 of 17 three-point attempts, while Pritchard was equally impressive, sinking 10 of 16 from beyond the arc, both setting personal scoring records in the process.
Cavs’ Winning Streak Continues
The Cleveland Cavaliers, spearheaded by Donovan Mitchell’s 26 points, faced a tough challenge against Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, who contributed 34 points and 12 rebounds. Nonetheless, the Cavs secured a 112-107 victory, marking their 12th straight win.
With an impressive record of 52-10, Cleveland comfortably leads the Eastern Conference and became the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth, achieving this milestone over a month ahead of the playoffs.
This marks the third time this season that the Cavaliers have extended their winning streak to at least 12 games, a feat only previously matched by the Dallas Mavericks during the 2006-2007 season.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the heels of the Cavs for a playoff spot, following a decisive 120-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s outstanding 41-point performance. With a record of 51-11, the Thunder sit comfortably atop the Western Conference ahead of the Lakers.
Giannis Achieves 20,000 Points Milestone
While LeBron James recently became the first player to amass 50,000 points across regular season and playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo reached a significant milestone of his own, surpassing 20,000 points in the NBA’s regular season during the Milwaukee Bucks’ 137-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and secured 15 rebounds, becoming the 52nd player in history to reach this notable benchmark in his 12th NBA season, having previously clinched a championship in 2021 and won the MVP award twice in 2019 and 2020.
He joins his teammate Damian Lillard, who achieved this milestone last season, in this exclusive club.
Sarr Shines as Washington Triumphs
French sensation Alexandre Sarr, selected as the second overall pick in the recent NBA draft, put on a show with 21 points—just shy of his career high—as the Washington Wizards edged past the Utah Jazz, 125-122.
Sarr displayed exceptional shooting accuracy, making 8 of 12 attempts, while also contributing 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks to his team’s win.
His versatility was evident as he executed mid-range and long-range shots, including a powerful dunk in transition and a crucial lay-up in the final moments of the game.
His teammate, Bilal Coulibaly, added 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, while Moussa Diabaté and Tidjane Salaün saw limited action in Charlotte’s loss to Minnesota.
Game Results from the Night:
Memphis – Oklahoma City 103-120
LA Clippers – Detroit 123-115
Denver – Sacramento 116-110
Milwaukee – Dallas 137-107
Boston – Portland 128-118
Charlotte – Minnesota 110-125
Cleveland – Miami 112-107
Washington – Utah 125-122
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