Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points to propel the Chicago Bulls to a 117-108 victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics. LaVine’s sharp shooting included six 3-pointers, and he added six rebounds and four assists to lead the Bulls’ fourth-quarter surge. The Bulls outscored the Celtics 35-22 in the final period, overcoming strong performances from Boston’s Jayson Tatum (31 points, 10 rebounds), Kristaps Porzingis (20 points), and Jaylen Brown (19 points). Chicago improved to 13-15 on the season, while Boston fell to 21-6.
| Bulls’ Top Performers | Celtics’ Top Performers |
|---|---|
| Zach LaVine: 36 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast | Jayson Tatum: 31 pts, 10 reb |
| Nikola Vucevic: 16 pts, 14 reb | Kristaps Porzingis: 20 pts |
| Ayo Dosunmu: 17 pts | Jaylen Brown: 19 pts |
LeBron James added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in minutes played, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. LeBron achieved the feat in the Lakers’ 113-100 win over Sacramento.
James contributed 19 points, while Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 25 points and Anthony Davis dominated with 21 points and 20 rebounds.
Wembanyama’s 42 Powers Spurs Past Hawks in OT
Victor Wembanyama delivered a career-high 42 points to lift the San Antonio Spurs over the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 in overtime. Wemby’s late-game heroics, including a dunk and two 3-pointers in OT, sealed the win. De’Andre Hunter led Atlanta with 27 points off the bench.
Notable Performances Across the NBA
- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 32 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the Knicks to a 133-107 win over the Timberwolves.
- Anfernee Simons hit a buzzer-beating layup to give the Trail Blazers a thrilling 126-124 victory over Denver despite Nikola Jokic’s 34 points.
- Pascal Siakam posted 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers over the Suns 120-111, despite Kevin Durant’s 37 points.
Quick Hits
- Rockets 133, Pelicans 113: Jalen Green (34 pts) and Dillon Brooks (26 pts) led Houston.
- Clippers 118, Mavericks 95: Norman Powell scored 29 points, with James Harden adding 24.
- Nets 101, Raptors 94: Cameron Johnson had 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- Jazz 126, Pistons 119: Collin Sexton (30 pts) and Keyonte George (28 pts) shined for Utah.
- Wizards 123, Hornets 114: Jordan Poole (27 pts) and Malcolm Brogdon (25 pts) outpaced LaMelo Ball’s 34 for Charlotte.
- Grizzlies 144, Warriors 93: Memphis set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers.
From record-breaking moments to last-second heroics, Thursday night’s NBA action delivered plenty of drama across the league.
