In a thrilling contest, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers with a stunning performance, scoring 38 points, including 16 in the crucial fourth quarter and overtime. Josh Hart also shone, recording a triple-double with 10 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists. Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby contributed significantly, helping the Knicks secure a 125-119 victory over the 76ers, who were missing their star center Joel Embiid.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors ended a 10-game losing streak against the Boston Celtics, winning 110-97 thanks to RJ Barrett's double-double, supported by Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes. The Celtics struggled with their three-point shooting, marking their first loss to Toronto since March 2022.
In Chicago, Keaton Wallace set a career-high with 27 points, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 110-94 win against the Bulls. Daeqwon Plowden made an impressive debut with 19 points, while the Hawks managed a third win in four games, despite Trae Young's absence.
Finally, the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Orlando Magic, winning 122-93 behind Damian Lillard’s 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 26 points and 11 rebounds. The Bucks took over fourth place in the Eastern Conference with their commanding victory.
