The regular season in the NBA continued with 8 games played.
In the match between the Western Conference teams, the Western Conference leader Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks, which they hosted at home, by 8 points and achieved their 23rd victory in their 30th match.
While Anthony Edwards became the star of the Timberwolves with 44 points, 4 assists, 3 steals and rebounds, Rudy Gobert had a share in the victory with 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaden McDaniels with 12 points.
Tim Hardaway is 32 in the Mavericks, where all-star Luka Doncic is not playing; Jaden Hardy had 17 points, Derrick Jones had 15 points and 9 rebounds, Dwight Powell had 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists.
PISTONS LOST IN OT, DESPITE PUSHING THE LEADER CELTICS
Boston Celtics, the leader in the Eastern Conference, managed to defeat the Detroit Pistons, which they hosted, 128-122 in overtime after the match ended with a 108-108 tie in the regular time.
For the Celtics, who won for the 24th time this season, Kristaps Porzingis scored 35 points and 8 rebounds, Jayson Tatum 31 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals; Derrick White 23 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds; Jrue Holiday had 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Cade Cunningham scored 31 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds for the Pistons, who were last in the conference with a losing streak of 28 games; Jaden Ivey 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists; Bojan Bogdanovic 17 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists; Jalen Duren had 15 points and 14 rebounds.
RESULTS
Boston Celtics-Detroit Pistons: 128-122 (overtime)
Chicago Bulls-Indiana Pacers: 104-120
Minnesota Timberwolves-Dallas Mavericks: 118-110
New Orleans Pelicans-Utah Jazz: 112-105
Denver Nuggets-Memphis Grizzlies: 142-105
Golden State Warriors-Miami Heat: 102-114
Portland Trail Blazers-San Antonio Spurs: 105-118
Los Angeles Lakers-Charlotte Hornets: 133-112