The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to six games with a dramatic 134-132 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Trae Young nailed a three-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in OT, sealing the win despite a vintage performance from LeBron James, who logged a 39-point triple-double.
James nearly forced another twist, but his deep three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining rimmed out, leaving the Lakers to suffer their third straight loss.
Key Performances:
- Atlanta Hawks:
- Trae Young: 31 points, 20 assists
- De’Andre Hunter: 26 points, 4 three-pointers
- Bogdan Bogdanovic: 20 points, 5 three-pointers
- Los Angeles Lakers:
- LeBron James: 39 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists
- Anthony Davis: 38 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists
Young’s brilliance was backed by Atlanta’s bench, which accounted for 46 points, including key contributions from Hunter and Bogdanovic.
Lakers Coach Sees Positives Despite Loss
Despite their seventh loss in nine games, Lakers head coach JJ Redick found encouragement in the team’s performance:
“We did enough to win a basketball game tonight. I’m very appreciative of that. You can build on that, adjust, and tweak some things late game.”
Tatum Powers Celtics to Gritty Win Over Bucks
Jayson Tatum delivered a stellar performance, scoring 34 points with 10 rebounds and 5 assists, to guide the Boston Celtics to a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The game, featuring 14 lead changes, highlighted playoff-level intensity. Boston pulled away late when Al Horford sank a clutch three-pointer, followed by a Jrue Holiday floater that secured a five-point cushion with 25.1 seconds left.
- Boston Celtics (19-4): Second in the East, behind Cleveland (20-3)
- Milwaukee Bucks (11-11): Struggling for consistency
“We didn’t shoot as well as we wanted, but we found a way,” said Tatum.
Other NBA Highlights:
76ers Bounce Back Over Magic (102-94)
- Paul George: 21 points, 9 assists in his return from a knee injury
- K.J. Martin: 20 points on 9-of-10 shooting
Philadelphia, playing without Joel Embiid, split their home series with Orlando after a loss on Wednesday.
Pacers Beat Bulls (132-123)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): 23 points
- Zach LaVine (Bulls): 32 points
Both teams now hold a 10-14 record as Chicago struggles to find form.
The night underscored the excitement and unpredictability of the NBA season, with standout performances keeping fans on edge across multiple matchups.
