Pistons 109-112 Magic
With an exciting finish, Paolo Banchero secured the 112-109 victory for the Orlando Magic over the Detroit Pistons with a three-point play with 0.8 seconds remaining, finishing with 15 points in total. Cade Cunningham attempted a 70-footer in the final second to send the game to overtime, but missed. Despite the loss, Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points. Orlando, in the fight to win the Southeast Division, has won eight of its last ten games.
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Knicks 102-116 Celtics
The Boston Celtics easily defeated the New York Knicks 116-102, with Jaylen Brown scoring 30 points and Kristaps Porzingis adding 22. NBA-leading Boston won eight straight games and improved its record to 45-12. Jayson Tatum contributed 19 points and Derrick White 13. Porzingis, a former Knicks player, was key in a 30-11 run in the third quarter that defined the game. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points. The Celtics swept the four-game series against the Knicks this season.
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Timberwolves 101-86 Nets
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Brooklyn Nets 101-86, led by Anthony Edwards’ 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 28. Chris Finch and his organized defense already lead the Western Conference. The Nets, led by interim Kevin Ollie, struggled to find their offensive rhythm, with low field goal and 3-point percentages. Rudy Gobert did not play due to an ankle injury, but the Timberwolves found their way to victory in the fourth quarter. Ben Simmons exited the game with a leg injury, adding to more adversity for the Nets.
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