Around the NBA
Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers after James leaves late with groin injury
Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.
Green hits go-ahead three, Curry surpasses 25,000 points as Warriors hold off Pistons
Draymond Green hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, then secured a loose ball moments later and converted a free throw, Stephen Curry surpassed 25,000 points and the Golden State Warriors held off the Detroit Pistons 115-110 on Saturday night.
Magic end five-game skid with victory over Bucks
Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, Cole Anthony added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat Milwaukee 111-109 on Saturday to end a five-game skid and snap the Bucks’ four-game winning streak.
Brooks’ 27 points leads Rockets to win over Pelicans
Dillon Brooks had 27 points, Alperen Sengun and Aaron Holiday added 20 each and the Houston Rockets sailed to a 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Hornets close with a 12-0 run to beat Nets, snap nine-game losing streak
Miles Bridges scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak.
Giddey scores 26 to lead Bulls’ comeback win over Heat
Josh Giddey scored 26 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 17-point, first-half deficit to beat the Miami Heat 114-109 on Saturday night.
