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Stephen Curry, the sole NBA player with 3,500 three-pointers, scored 33 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling overtime victory against the Boston Celtics.
In a last-second play, Curry sank a three-pointer, securing a 132-126 win for the Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Although trailing until the second minute of overtime, the Warriors managed to secure their third consecutive win.
The Boston Celtics, leaders of the Eastern Conference, saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.
Steve Kerr’s Warriors, currently ranked 11th in the Western Conference, are gaining momentum just in time to make a push for the playoffs.
In another game, the struggling Memphis Grizzlies benefited greatly from Ja Morant’s return after serving a 25-game suspension for controversial social media posts featuring a gun.
Morant, with 34 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, sealed the victory for the Grizzlies with a game-winning layup as time expired, leading them to a 115-113 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
“I haven’t played a game in eight months,” Morant shared with TNT broadcasters. “I’ve had a lot of tough days, but basketball is my passion, it’s therapeutic for me, and I’m thrilled to be back.”
Damian Lillard had a season-high 40 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the San Antonio Spurs 132-119.
Lillard became the 51st NBA player to reach 20,000 career points, contributing to the Bucks’ five-game winning streak.
“When I hear about reaching 20,000 points, it takes me back to the beginning,” Lillard reflected. “It’s truly a blessing and an honor to achieve such a milestone.”
The Phoenix Suns’ hopes of securing a playoff spot were disrupted as they suffered their third loss in their last four games, falling 109-104 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Anfernee Simons, with 23 points and seven assists, played a key role in snapping the Trail Blazers’ seven-game losing streak.