Victor Wembanyama excelled with 30 points and 10 blocks, leading the Spurs to a 114-94 win over the Trail Blazers. Despite Kevin Durant’s 43 points, the Suns fell to the Pistons, 133-125. The Magic overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Heat, 121-114, with Cole Anthony scoring 35. Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double with 43 points in the Celtics’ 123-98 victory against the Bulls. The Cavaliers improved to 25-4 with a 126-99 win over the 76ers, while the Lakers edged the Kings 103-99. Milwaukee triumphed 112-101 over Washington, and the Warriors defeated Minnesota 113-103.
Wembanyama Shines, Durant Falls Short
Victor Wembanyama delivered an outstanding performance, amassing 30 points and setting a personal best with 10 blocks, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing 114-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
On the other hand, Kevin Durant’s impressive 43-point effort was not enough to secure a win for the Phoenix Suns, who fell to the Detroit Pistons at home, 133-125. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a noteworthy contribution of 28 points and 13 rebounds.
In an incredible comeback, the Orlando Magic managed to rally from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 121-114. Cole Anthony played a pivotal role in this victory, scoring 35 points while coming off the bench.
Jayson Tatum demonstrated his elite skills on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, producing a triple-double that included 43 points, driving the Boston Celtics to a commanding 123-98 win.
Tatum Channels Bird
Just two days after suffering a defeat to the Bulls at home (117-108), the Celtics stormed back for a decisive victory in Illinois, led by the unstoppable Jayson Tatum.
Tatum’s impressive stat line featured 43 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, making him the second Boston player, alongside the legendary Larry Bird, to record a triple-double with at least 40 points.
“It’s about being there when the game calls for it,” Tatum remarked, noting that head coach Joe Mazzulla has been challenging him to become more dominant while elevating his teammates’ performance.
With this victory marking their 22nd in 28 games, the defending champions keep close to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lead the Eastern Conference.
Cavaliers Soaring
Cleveland continued their stellar start to the season, improving to a remarkable record of 25 wins and 4 losses after a dominant 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, where star player Joel Embiid remained on the bench.
Tyrese Maxey led the scoring for Philadelphia with 27 points, but the Cavaliers showcased their depth with six players scoring in double figures, including Darius Garland with 26 points.
Lakers Find Their Rhythm
The Los Angeles Lakers secured their second victory in three days, edging past the Sacramento Kings 103-99, thanks in large part to LeBron James, who contributed 32 points.
“We managed to win these two games in hostile territory because we handled a lot of little details and were relentless on defense,” James reflected, as he also made four steals to lead the defensive effort.
Milwaukee Shows Strength, Golden State Recovers
In a game where both Giannis Antetokounmpo (back pain) and Damian Lillard (calf sprain) were sidelined, Bobby Portis stepped up with 34 points, guiding Milwaukee to a 112-101 victory over Washington.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors bounced back following a heavy loss to Memphis, securing a 113-103 win against Minnesota. Stephen Curry, who struggled from long range in the previous game, scored 31 points this time, including seven three-pointers, while also dishing out ten assists.