"Celtics defeat Clippers as Kristaps Porzingis makes comeback in NBA recap"
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White spearheaded a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 on Monday.
Brown contributed 13 points while White added 12, as Boston tied an NBA record for most three-pointers in a single quarter with 12 in the second. The Celtics finished the game with 22 three-pointers out of 51 attempts (43.1%).
Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut after missing the first 17 games of the Celtics' season due to foot surgery. He scored 16 points in 23 minutes of play.
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Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 10 rebounds, making 11 out of 14 field-goal attempts. However, their five-game winning streak came to an end.
Grizzlies 123, Trail Blazers 98
Ja Morant returned to the lineup after an eight-game absence due to a right hip injury and recorded 22 points and 11 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points, while Santi Aldama had a career-high 17 rebounds and 13 points for the Grizzlies, who have now won three consecutive games and seven out of their last 10.
Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 15 points. However, Portland struggled with their shooting, only making 33.3% of their shots and 17.4% of their three-point attempts.
Pistons 102, Raptors 100
Jaden Ivey's floater along the baseline as time expired gave the Detroit Pistons a thrilling win over the Toronto Raptors.
Ivey finished the game with 25 points and eight assists, helping the Pistons end their three-game losing streak. Malik Beasley added 14 points, while Jalen Duren recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds. Ausar Thompson also made his season debut after being cleared to play following a blood clotting issue, contributing five points and four assists off the bench.
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists, while RJ Barrett had 17 points and Chris Boucher added 10.
Magic 95, Hornets 84
Franz Wagner's 21 points and Jonathan Isaac's three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter helped the Orlando Magic overcome a rough start and defeat the Charlotte Hornets on the road.
Orlando's strong perimeter shooting in the fourth quarter turned a four-point deficit into an 11-point lead, ultimately sealing the win. The Magic made 14 out of 20 shots in the final period, including 6 out of 12 from beyond the arc.
LaMelo Ball had a stellar performance for the Hornets with 44 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Brandon Miller added 20 points and 10 rebounds. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome Orlando's strong finish.
Pacers 114, Pelicans 110
Tyrese Haliburton's 34 points and 13 assists led the Indiana Pacers to a close victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in Indianapolis.
Myles Turner added 17 points, Pascal Siakam scored 14, and Bennedict Mathurin and Quenton Jackson each had 12 points for the Pacers. Turner and Mathurin also grabbed nine rebounds apiece.
Elfrid Payton had a season-high 21 assists and added 14 points for the Pelicans, while rookie Yves Missi recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds. Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum also had strong performances with 24 and 23 points, respectively. However, New Orleans' five-game losing streak continues.
Mavericks 129, Hawks 119
Kyrie Irving's 16 fourth-quarter points helped the Dallas Mavericks come back from an 18-point deficit and defeat the Atlanta Hawks on the road.
Jaden Hardy led the Mavericks with 23 points, while Naji Marshall and Spencer Dinwiddie each scored 22. P.J. Washington also had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 28 points and
