In the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls, where national player Onuralp Bitim also plays, 124-113.
Following 8 games in the NBA, Eastern Conference leaders the Celtics secured their spot in the playoffs early, marking their 9th consecutive win and their 57th victory of the season. For the visiting team, Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, while Sam Hauser and Al Horford each recorded 23 points.
In the Bulls' 37th loss of the season, DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points, while Alex Caruso, Nikola Vucevic, and Ayo Dosunmu each contributed 14 points. Onuralp Bitim, who played for approximately 7 minutes, contributed 2 points and 1 assist.
In another game, the Houston Rockets, who are competing for a play-in spot in the Western Conference, defeated the Utah Jazz 147-119 at home. For the Rockets, who have been without national basketball player Alperen Şengün for some time due to injury, Jalen Green stood out with 41 points and Fred VanVleet with 34 points.
The other results are as follows:
New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets: 105-93
Orlando Magic-Sacramento Kings: 107-109
Atlanta Hawks-Charlotte Hornets: 132-91
Washington Wizards-Toronto Raptors: 112-109
San Antonio Spurs-Phoenix Suns: 106-131
Portland Trail Blazers-Denver Nuggets: 111-114
News Source: AA
