 "Celtics End Thunder's Win Streak: Brown & Queta Shine in NBA Victory")
The Boston Celtics ended a 12-game winning streak for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 119-109 victory at home. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with a strong performance, scoring 31 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out eight assists.
Neemias Queta contributed 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes of play, making an impact on both ends of the court, including a dunk over Chet Holmgren.
Jayson Tatum played a key role in the victory, recording a double-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Even as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma with 33 points and 8 assists, the Celtics showcased remarkable depth. Boston had six players score in double figures: Brown, Tatum, Payton Pritchard (14 points), Derrick White (12), and Baylor Schirman (11). Chet Holmgren scored 10 points for the Thunder, and Jalen Williams added 7.
The Thunder started strong, building an 11-point lead (31-20). The Celtics began their comeback in the third quarter, with Brown scoring 14 of his 31 points, helping Boston take an 88-83 lead into the final quarter. The Celtics then extended their lead to as many as 14 points.
Despite a late push by the Thunder, which cut the deficit to 115-109 with 1:30 remaining, a layup by Brown and two free throws by Derrick White sealed the 119-109 victory for Boston.
The Miami Heat ended a five-game losing streak with a 120-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Norman Powell led the Heat with 19 points, while Tyler Herro added 18 and Bam Adebayo recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points for the Cavaliers.
The San Antonio Spurs continued their strong play with a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Victor Wembanyama dominated inside, scoring 19 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Gregory Jackson led the Grizzlies with 20 points.