12.02.2024
Oklahoma City Thunder 127 - 113 Sacramento Kings
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 38 points led the Thunder to a 127-113 victory over the Kings, with Jalen Williams adding 32 points. The Thunder bounced back from a previous loss, scoring 30 points off 18 Kings turnovers. Domantas Sabonis recorded his second straight triple-double for the Kings, but De'Aaron Fox was held to 15 points. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams dominated early, helping the Thunder take a 67-57 lead at halftime. Despite the Kings cutting the deficit to eight in the fourth, the Thunder maintained control, with a 3-pointer by Gilgeous-Alexander sealing the win. The Kings will visit Phoenix next, while the Thunder will face Orlando.
Miami Heat 106 - 110 Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 110-106 victory over the Miami Heat with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. The Celtics hit 16 of 39 3-point attempts and have now won all three matchups with the Heat this season. Tyler Herro scored 22 of his 24 points in the second half for Miami, who was without leading scorer Jimmy Butler and lost Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson to injuries during the game. Boston withstood a late rally by Miami to secure the win, with Kristaps Porzingis and Tatum making crucial free throws in the final minutes. Boston will next visit Brooklyn while Miami begins a six-game road stretch at Milwaukee.