With 38 points from Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz 123-107 to advance in their NBA title defense. Joe Mazzulla’s team improved to 51-14 in the Eastern Conference with the victory. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s hopes of winning the Western Conference were severely damaged with a 121-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz 123-107 to win their third straight game and raise their standing in the Eastern Conference to 51-14.
The Celtics won their 51st game of the season behind 38 points from Jayson Tatum, despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford
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In a dominant performance, four Boston players finished the game with double-figure scoring, led by Derrick White, who finished with 24 points.
Following the game, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stated, “The fact that everybody is stepping up – it’s just what we’re trying to build.”
“A culture, an atmosphere in the locker room where everyone is always prepared to play, regardless of who is in there.”
After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers, things are heating up in the Western Conference.
After losing, the Thunder’s record of 45–20 drops to tie them with the reigning champions and the Denver Nuggets in second place, with one game remaining to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After losing, the Thunder’s record of 45–20 drops to tie them with the reigning champions and the Denver Nuggets in second place, with one game remaining to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tyrese Haliburton supported his countryman with 18 points and nine assists as six Pacers players recorded double-digit scoring efforts. Myles Turner was the team’s main scorer with 24 points, ending the leaders’ three-game winning streak.
“We had a terrific start and managed to settle in. It was a group effort, according to Turner.
“Oklahoma’s Paycom Center is among the noisiest venues for entertainment.” It’s a competitive atmosphere, similar to the playoffs. However, we find that enjoyable.
