Legendary upset of the Clippers, Boston was defeated by the unlikely Knicks

The end of the five-game losing streak was put by the Clippers. Although they were at -15 against the Grizzlies (97-112) at the end of the third period, with an amazing 38-17 in the fourth quarter they reached the 135-129 win. Paul George with 42 and Kowai Leonard with 34 points made the difference for the hosts. Desmond Bain had 30 points for Memphis, which played without Ja Morad, who is out indefinitely due to a gun incident.

The Incredibles Knicks compensated for the absence of Jaylen Brunson and they beat Boston 131-129 in overtime (regular game 113-113) reaching nine wins. Immanuel Quickley had a career-high 38 points in 55 minutes, while RJ Barrett added 29 and Julius Randle added 31 for the winners, who are tied for fifth in the West. Jayson Tatum had 40 and Jaylen Brown had 29 points for the Celtics, who lost the third of their last four games and were without Robert Williams and Malcolm Brogdon.

Alive in the hunt for the play-in remained the Blazerswho got past Orlando 122-119 with Damian Lillard’s 41 points, while the rejuvenated Nets kept themselves on track for the playoffs with a comfortable 102-86 victory against the Hornets, led by Michael Bridges who had 33 points.

The Thunder beat the Jazz 129-119 and moved within striking distance of a play-in spot. Cy Giljus-Alexander had 38 points and Jaylen Williams added 32 for the winners, while Utah played without Lauri Markkanen with a back injury.

NBA results in detail

Mavericks-Suns 126-130

Bulls-Pacers 122-125

Lakers-Warriors 113-105

Nets-Hornets 102-86

Magic-Blazers 119-122

Wizards-Bucks 111-117

Clippers-Grizzlies 135-129

Celtics-Knicks 129-131

Thunder-Jazz 129-119

Rockets-Spurs 142-110