- Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime, knocking the Clippers off the top of the Pacific Division
- Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 25 points, while Jayson Tatum added 24
- Sacramento Kings rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117
- Domantas Sabonis recorded 26 points and 18 rebounds for Sacramento, while De’Aaron Fox scored eight key points late in the game
- Stephen Curry struggled for Golden State, scoring only 14 points with one three-pointer in four attempts
Key Takeaways:
The Boston Celtics secured a thrilling 117-113 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, dethroning them from the top of the Pacific Division standings. The Clippers went on a 6-0 run in the final minute of the 4th quarter to force overtime, but were outplayed in the additional five minute period. Jaylen Brown spearheaded the Celtics’ offense with 25 points, supported by Jayson Tatum with 24 and Derrick White with 20. Boston, now holding a 31-13 record, remains atop the Atlantic Division. They continue their Los Angeles road trip with a game against the Lakers next.
JB led the way with his elite scoring making him tonight's @Gatorade Player of the Game ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/eJCv8rn03y
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 23, 2025
In another match-up, the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 123-117. De’Aaron Fox contributed 14 points, including eight clutch points in the closing moments. DeMar DeRozan delivered a standout performance with 32 points, helping Sacramento seal their 10th win in the last 11 games. The Kings’ recent form has propelled them to a 23-20 record, reversing the trajectory of their season.
Domantas Sabonis dominated the paint for Sacramento with 26 points and 18 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins led the scoring for the Warriors with 25 points, but Golden State fell to their second consecutive loss. Warriors star Stephen Curry struggled offensively, managing just 14 points and one three-pointer from four attempts, while also recording 12 assists.