Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun powered the Houston Rockets to a 125-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their 11-game winning streak. Green scored 34 points, and Sengun added 31, helping Houston improve to 51-27. Despite an early Thunder lead, the Rockets dominated with physical play and controlled the game, extending their lead to 23 points in the second quarter. Despite a Thunder rally, Houston held on and secured the win. Thunder's Jalen Williams led with 33 points, reports AFP/ BSS.
The Boston Celtics made NBA history by breaking the single-season record for three-pointers, previously held by the Golden State Warriors. Boston’s 123-103 win over the Phoenix Suns included 14 three-pointers, bringing their season total to 1,370. Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in the victory, while Jayson Tatum added 23. The Suns' playoff hopes were further damaged with their fifth consecutive loss. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla credited the team’s work ethic and basketball IQ for their success.
Elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors continued their winning streak, with Stephen Curry scoring 36 points in their 118-104 win over the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-108, with contributions from LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. In San Antonio, the Cleveland Cavaliers edged closer to securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 114-113 win, while the Detroit Pistons clinched a playoff spot with a 117-105 victory in Toronto.
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