Zach LaVine scored 42 points for the Chicago Bulls as they claimed a surprise 126-116 win over the Boston Celtics. Kyrie Irving had 37 points and 10 assists but could not lead his side to victory. Lauri Markkanen scored 35 for Chicago, which was a career-high for him.
The Cavaliers also claimed a rare win, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 112-107. Kevin Love top-scored for the Cavs with 32 points. All of Atlanta’s starters were in double figures as they claimed a 120-112 win over the struggling Suns. Trae young starred for them, with 23 points and 8 assists. This loss was the Suns’ 17th in succession.
Despite Bradley Beal’s 35 points, the Wizards fell to the Pacers 119-112. Thaddeus Young top-scored for Indiana with 22 points. D’Angelo Russell scored 40 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 117-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets fell just short in their comeback, and were not helped by a late controversial call.
Playing without Anthony Davis, the Pelicans beat the Lakers 128-115. Jrue Holiday scored 27 points for them, which further derailed the playoff push for the Lakers. Meanwhile, Ish Smith scored 22 off the bench as the Pistons beat the Heat 119-98.
Buddy Hield’s 34 propelled the Kings past the Thunder, and Giannis Antenokounmpo led the Bucks to victory against the Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the Rockets topped the Warriors without James Harden, and the Jazz defeated the Mavericks with ease.
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