Scoreboard
Knicks 120, Celtics 117 (OT)
Pistons 130, Nets 122
Hornets 111, Bulls 96
Cavaliers 113, Rockets 95
Mavericks 99, Suns 95
Clippers 138, Spurs 100
What went down
Julius Randle had 37 points and nine rebounds to help the Knicks beat the Celtics, the team which currently has the best record.
New York took control late in the second half and held a 14-point lead in the fourth. But the Celtics clamped down on defense and allowed just four points from their opponents in the last five and a half minutes.
The game went into overtime and with the Knicks clinging on to a 118-117 lead, Jaylen Brown missed two crucial free throws and failed to give the Celtics the advantage with 7.6 remaining. After RJ Barret sank his charities the Celtics had two chances to tie but Jayson Tatum’s triple misfired and Jalen Brunson blocked Malcolm Brogdon’s desperation shot. Brunson finished with 29 points and seven assists.
Tatum ended up with 35 points and 14 rebounds while Brown had 22 points in a losing effort.
Big-time baller
Spencer Dinwiddie balled out big-time for the Mavericks who were shorthanded because Luka Doncic left the game versus the Suns with an ankle sprain. He exploded for a season-high 36 points on 10-for-18 shooting, five triples, six rebounds, and nine assists, plus he only had one turnover.
Luka has been doing literally everything for the Mavs so it was good to see Dinwiddie tap into his inner star and shine.
What he said
It’s been three years since we lost Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and seven others.
Today and Forever ?? pic.twitter.com/0iV6av8PpX
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 26, 2023
Did you see that?
The 2023 NBA All-Star starters were announced earlier today:
The #NBAAllStar Eastern Conference Starters:
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 27, 2023
?? Giannis Antetokounmpo
?? Kevin Durant
?? Donovan Mitchell
?? Jayson Tatum
?? Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/B2UDisxSv2
The #NBAAllStar Western Conference Starters:
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 27, 2023
?? LeBron James
?? Nikola Jokic
?? Luka Doncic
?? Zion Williamson
?? Steph Curry pic.twitter.com/3m6IER1Og1
