{"id":8199,"date":"2024-03-18T12:23:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T04:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/?p=8199"},"modified":"2024-03-18T12:23:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T04:23:20","slug":"nba-roundup-celtics-dominate-suns-thunder-regain-top-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/baseball\/nba-roundup-celtics-dominate-suns-thunder-regain-top-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Roundup: Celtics Dominate Suns, Thunder Regain Top Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Boston Celtics showcased an impressive offensive display led by Jaylen Brown&#8217;s 37 points, defeating the Phoenix Suns 127-112. With Jayson Tatum and Al Horford contributing 26 and 24 points respectively, the Celtics&#8217; big three combined for 87 points, solidifying their position as contenders for the top seeding in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Game Recap: Celtics 127, Suns 112\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EuXsUnCYq-o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/basketball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Basketball Updates<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a rematch against the Suns, whom they defeated last Saturday, the Celtics displayed their prowess from beyond the arc, converting 25-of-50 three-point attempts. Conversely, the Suns struggled from long range, shooting only 11-of-31. Despite Devin Booker&#8217;s 23 points and Bradley Beal&#8217;s 22, the Suns couldn&#8217;t match the Celtics&#8217; offensive firepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Game Recap: Thunder 126, Mavericks 119\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vvApSqxWMUg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coach Joe Mazzulla praised Brown&#8217;s performance, highlighting his defensive intensity and versatility on both ends of the floor. With the victory, the Celtics improved to 52-14, firmly securing their lead in the Eastern Conference standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Game Recap: Bucks 114, 76ers 105\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ekA5nCJeWrk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder reclaimed the top spot in the Western Conference with a 126-119 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Despite Luka Doncic&#8217;s absence due to a hamstring injury, Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 36 points. However, the Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&#8217;s 31 points and Jalen Williams&#8217; 27, pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Game Recap: Clippers 126, Bulls 111\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/npwFm7YQZeM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The win propelled the Thunder to the top of the Western Conference alongside the Denver Nuggets, both with a record of 46-20. Oklahoma City&#8217;s head-to-head advantage over Denver gives them the edge in the standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other games, the Milwaukee Bucks staged a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105. Despite missing Joel Embiid, the Sixers led by 10 early in the third quarter before the Bucks rallied behind Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s 32 points. The win extended Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers&#8217; unbeaten record against his former clubs since joining the Bucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Los Angeles Clippers closed the gap on the Nuggets and Thunder with a 126-111 road victory over the Chicago Bulls. Led by Paul George&#8217;s 28 points and Kawhi Leonard&#8217;s 27, the Clippers maintained their fourth position in the Western Conference standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the Celtics&#8217; dominant performance against the Suns and the Thunder&#8217;s resurgence highlight the competitiveness of the NBA as teams jostle for playoff positions in the closing stages of the regular season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Boston Celtics showcased an impressive offensive display led by Jaylen Brown&#8217;s 37 points, defeating the Phoenix Suns 127-112. With Jayson Tatum and Al Horford contributing 26 and 24 points respectively, the Celtics&#8217; big three combined for 87 points, solidifying their position as contenders for the top seeding in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs. 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