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Jayson Tatum He showed off this Saturday in the NBA with a winning triple at the buzzer for Boston Celticswhile De’Aaron Foxjust one day after his historic 60-point show, He shone again with 49 points for the Sacramento Kings y The Los Angeles Lakers chained five wins in a row.
It seemed that the Celtics (11-3) had a very easy game against the Raptors (2-12) who are last in the East with the worst record in the league, but Boston had to go until overtime to defeat Toronto and thanks to a genius from Tatum.
At 123-123, Boston had possession to win with 20.2 seconds on the clock but the play was getting very tangled until Tatum created a fabulous triple at the buzzer that gave the home team the victory without having to go through a second half. extra.
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Tatum almost reached the triple-double with 24 points (7 of 19 on shots, 5 of 12 on triples), 11 rebounds and 9 assists, while Jaylen Brown had 27 points (8 of 16), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Dominican Al Horford also stood out with 18 points and 5 of 10 in triples.
For the Raptors, Jakob Pöltl shined with 35 points (a huge 16 of 19) and 12 rebounds while RJ Barrett added a triple-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists.
Fox gave a memorable 60-point performance on Friday that was his personal record, the best mark for a player in Kings history and the highest score in the NBA so far this season.
That impressive display had no reward since Sacramento lost in overtime against Minnesota, but just 24 hours later Fox returned to the fray with another exhibition, he excelled with 49 points and on this occasion he was able to close the Kings’ victory (8 -6) against the Jazz (3-9).
The Kings point guard made 16 of his 30 field goals, 3 of 4 on triples and 14 of 19 from the free throw line. He also contributed 9 assists. With 109 points in total in ‘back-to-back’, Fox was also just one point away from equaling Kobe Bryant, who with 110 in two games in 2007 holds the record since the NBA and the ABA merged (1976 ).
Lauri Markkanen (25 points) was Utah’s most productive.
The Lakers (9-4) have five wins in a row, who also struggled to overcome the Pelicans (4-10), who are second to last in the West and who are going through an ordeal of injuries.
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At 99-102 and 1.3 seconds left, the Pelicans had possession to force overtime but lost the ball on the throw-in. Brandon Ingram contributed 32 points and 8 assists for the home team.
Anthony Davis (31 points with 12 of 20 shooting and 14 rebounds) and LeBron James (21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists) shared the spotlight with rookie Dalton Knecht, who continues to offer excellent sensations and who achieved his highest score in the NBA so far with 27 points (10 of 17 in shots, 5 of 10 in triples) and 7 rebounds.
A month and a half after turning 40, LeBron played his 1,505th regular season game this Saturday, which allowed him to surpass John Stockton (1,504) and become the fifth player in history with the most regular season games.
A controversial foul in the last seconds by Giannis Antetokounmpo on Lamelo Ball, highly criticized by Doc Rivers and which the referees recognized after the match that they had whistled incorrectly, was essential for the Hornets (5-7) to beat the Bucks (4-9) stuck and for whom everything goes wrong.
Giannis, who had just scored 59 points against the Detroit Pistons, once again led Milwaukee with 22 points (11 of 22 on field goals), 15 rebounds and 12 assists.
Without Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, the Bucks took a 113-114 lead with 19.1 seconds left thanks to 5 straight points from Pat Connaughton. Giannis took responsibility for defending LaMelo Ball on the next possession and the referees called him a very debatable foul. The Hornets star made both free throws and returned the lead to the home team 115-114 with 7.3 seconds on the clock.
On the final possession, Giannis had the shot to give the visitors the victory but his mid-range shot did not go in. Ball was the most productive of the Hornets with 26 points (7 of 20), 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
After four straight losses, the Mavericks (6-7) got oxygen by comfortably beating the San Antonio Spurs (6-8) without Victor Wembanyama due to a bruised knee.
Kyrie Irving (22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists) and Luka Doncic (16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists) led the Mavericks with only 28 minutes on the court because after the third quarter (38-18) the game was practically resolved .
Daniel Gafford had a fantastic game with 22 points (fantastic 9 of 10 shooting), 7 rebounds and 3 blocks in just 18 minutes. Jason Kidd’s men also recovered a key piece of their scheme in PJ Washington, who had missed five games due to injury.
For his part, Zach Collins, with 20 points and 6 rebounds, was the best of the Spurs who remained at a poor 31.8% in field goals.
How does Jayson Tatum’s ability to stay composed during crucial moments reflect on his leadership qualities within the Boston Celtics?
1. Firstly, let’s talk about Jayson Tatum’s winning triple at the buzzer for the Boston Celtics. As Tatum’s coach or teammate, how do you think he stays composed and clutch during these pressure-filled situations, and what does his performance mean for the team’s overall success this season?
2. Moving on to De’Aaron Fox’s 49-point game for the Sacramento Kings, he has had a remarkable start to the season. As his teammate or opponent, how do you assess his skillset and what sets him apart from other guards in the league?
3. The Los Angeles Lakers continue to dominate with their five-game winning streak. As a member of the media or a Lakers fan, do you think this team has what it takes to sustain their success and compete for a championship?
4. The play of Giannis Antetokounmpo has been crucial for the Milwaukee Bucks this season, but they suffered a tough loss against the Hornets due to controversial officiating. As an analyst or commentator, how do you think this impacts the team’s mentality moving forward?
5. The Mavericks finally snapped their four-game losing streak against the struggling San Antonio Spurs. As a member of the Mavericks organization, what adjustments were made to turn things around, and how does the team plan to maintain this momentum?
6. NBA games are now available on Disney+. As a fan, what are your thoughts on this new partnership and how do you think it will impact the viewership and popularity of the league?
