Los Angeles : Jayson Tatum marked his return from injury with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120–100 in the NBA on Friday. 🏀
Tatum was playing his first game since tearing his right Achilles tendon during last season’s Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. He logged 27 minutes in his season debut, while Jaylen Brown scored 24 points and Derrick White added 20. Neemias Queta contributed 16 points and 15 rebounds. Dallas, led by Klay Thompson’s 19 points, dropped its sixth straight game.
Other NBA results
- Los Angeles Lakers 128, Indiana Pacers 117
Luka Dončić exploded for 44 points in three quarters, recording his 10th 40-point game of the season. He joined franchise legends Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as the only Lakers with 10+ 40-point games in a season. Pascal Siakam scored 26 for Indiana. - New York Knicks 142, Denver Nuggets 103
OG Anunoby scored a season-high 34 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 13 rebounds. Nikola Jokić led Denver with 38 points. - San Antonio Spurs 116, Los Angeles Clippers 112
Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks as San Antonio rallied from 25 points down. Kawhi Leonard scored 30 for the Clippers. - Houston Rockets 106, Portland Trail Blazers 99
Amen Thompson scored 26 points to spark a late rally, while Alperen Şengün led Houston with 28. Jerami Grant scored 21 for Portland.
Several standout performances highlighted the night, with Tatum’s successful return and Dončić’s scoring burst headlining the NBA action.
