Tripoli: The Chicago Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics 114-111 in a thrilling NBA game. Kevin Huerter hit a game-winning three-pointer with 0.2 seconds left to seal the victory for Chicago.
According to Qatar News Agency, in Dallas, the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Dallas Mavericks 116-110, rallying from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 33 points and 11 assists, while LeBron James scored 17 of his points down the stretch.
Jalen Brunson shone for the New York Knicks, scoring 31 points, and OG Anunoby added 23 as the Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109. Joel Embiid scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Philadelphia, but a late turnover cost the Sixers a chance to tie.
In Salt Lake City, the Miami Heat dominated the Utah Jazz 147-116, led by Bam Adebayo's 26 points and 15 rebounds. Nikola Jovic contributed 23 points off the bench in the high-scoring win.
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards 119-115. Brandon Miller scored 21 points for Charlotte, while Tre Johnson led Washington with 26 points in the loss, marking the Wizards' ninth straight defeat.