NBA Roundup: Celtics, Blazers, and Knicks Post Dominant Wins

Tuesday night featured dual Spanish representation in the NBA. Hugo González delivered one of his best performances of the season in the Celtics' dominant victory in the East's marquee matchup, while Aday Mara posted a double-double in Portland despite his team's loss. The Knicks and Suns also cruised to comfortable wins, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat held on in Salt Lake City.

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Hugo González Shines in Celtics Blowout

Celtics 123-101 76ers. In the season's first matchup between the East's two best teams, Boston left no doubt. The Celtics won the first quarter (30-23), led by 11 at halftime (62-51), and a 17-0 run put the game away with a maximum lead of 29 points. Paul George scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum added 21, and Payton Pritchard contributed 18 off the bench. Hugo González chipped in 10 points on 2-of-4 from three, with 3 steals, 1 block, and a +17 rating. In his reunion with his former team, Jaylen Brown finished with 13 points and a -27 rating, LeBron James scored 11, and Joel Embiid added 16 on 2-of-9 shooting. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 24 points. The Celtics extended their winning streak to four and improved to 9-2.

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Mara Posts Double-Double in Portland

Thunder 103-123 Trail Blazers. The Thunder, playing without six players including Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace, stayed competitive through the first half (59-59), but a third-quarter collapse (21-38) decided the game. Portland made 19 three-pointers and led by as many as 22. Damian Lillard scored 25 points, Deni Avdija added 24 with 8 assists, and Sidy Cissoko contributed 17. For the Thunder, Aday Mara posted a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes on 5-of-9 shooting with 1 block. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 and Jared McCain added 21.

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Knicks Extend Winning Streak to Four

Bucks 85-117 Knicks. A devastating second quarter (13-32) at Madison Square Garden put the game out of reach. Jalen Brunson, named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, scored 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 16 rebounds, and OG Anunoby contributed 19 with 5 three-pointers. The Knicks, without Josh Hart, extended their winning streak to four and improved to 6-4. The Bucks, without Tyler Herro, have lost seven straight and sit at 1-10. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the Bucks with 16 points.

Giannis Surpasses Payton Despite Wrist Injury

Heat 115-109 Jazz. Antetokounmpo played through a right wrist sprain and finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds. With those totals, he surpassed Gary Payton to become the 39th all-time leading scorer in NBA history. The Heat pulled away with a 13-1 run in the second quarter and a 15-2 run in the third, but the Jazz rallied to within five (112-107) in the final minute behind four consecutive three-pointers from Isaiah Collier, who hadn't made one all season. Blocks from Klay Thompson and Bam Adebayo sealed the victory. Darryn Peterson (25) and Ace Bailey (23) couldn't prevent the Jazz's ninth straight loss, dropping them to 1-10.

Goodwin Goes 6-of-7 from Three in 14 Minutes

Clippers 110-133 Suns. The Suns made 22 of 43 three-pointers, led 64-47 at halftime, and built a 32-point lead in the third quarter. Jordan Goodwin, returning from a calf injury, scored 18 points on 6-of-7 three-point shooting in just 14 minutes, and Devin Booker added 17. Seven Phoenix players finished in double figures. The Clippers, at 2-8, have lost eight of their last nine games.

Wagner Leads Magic Past Kings

Magic 107-100 Kings. Franz Wagner posted his season-high 33 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and Anthony Black added 26 to snap a four-game losing streak for the Magic. For the Kings, Zach LaVine scored 31 with 6 three-pointers and Darius Acuff Jr. added 29. The rookie has 288 points through his first 11 games, the best mark by a rookie since Michael Jordan's 289 in 1984. The Kings remain winless at home (0-6) and sit at 1-10.

Results

Spanish Players

• Hugo González (Celtics): 10 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk, 4/6 FG, 2/4 3P, +17
• Aday Mara (Thunder): 10 pts, 10 reb, 1 blk, 5/9 FG in 26 min

Milestones of the Night

• Antetokounmpo surpasses Gary Payton and becomes the 39th all-time leading scorer in NBA history (21,836 points)
• Acuff Jr. reaches 288 points in his first 11 games, second only to Michael Jordan (289) among rookies

Notable Records: Celtics 9-2, 76ers 9-3, Thunder 8-3, Trail Blazers 7-3, Knicks 6-4, Bucks 1-10, Kings 1-10, Jazz 1-10