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Kings, Heat, and Celtics triumph on a 3-game Thursday night in the NBA

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: December 13, 2024
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Domantas Sabonis grabs a rebound in the NBA game against New Orleans Pelicans

    Key Takeaways:

  • The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109, led by Domantas Sabonis’ 32 points and 20 rebounds
  • The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 114-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors, thanks to Bam Adebayo’s 21 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists
  • The Boston Celtics dominated the Detroit Pistons 123-99, with Payton Pritchard scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists off the bench
  • The Kings’ win marked their first victory over the Pelicans after going 0-6 against them last season
  • RJ Barrett recorded a triple-double for the Raptors despite struggling with his shooting, while rookie Roland Holland II had a career-best performance for the Pistons with 26 points

Last night’s NBA action saw three exciting matchups, with the Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics emerging victorious. The Kings’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans was particularly notable, as Domantas Sabonis dominated the paint with 32 points and 20 rebounds, leading his team to a 111-109 victory. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Kings, who went 0-6 against the Pelicans last season, including a play-in elimination game.

The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 114-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Bam Adebayo was instrumental in the win, posting 21 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists. Tyler Herro also contributed 23 points, while Nikola Jovic, Drew Smith, and Jimmy Butler added 14, 11, and 11 points, respectively. Despite struggling with his shooting, RJ Barrett recorded a triple-double for the Raptors with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.

In the other matchup of the night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-99, with Payton Pritchard coming off the bench to score 27 points and dish out 10 assists. Derrick White added 23 points, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19. The win marked the Celtics’ 12th consecutive victory over the Pistons. Rookie Roland Holland II had a career-best performance for the Pistons with 26 points, while Cade Cunningham finished with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Overall, it was an exciting night of NBA action, with several players putting on impressive performances to lead their teams to victory.

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