NBA: Boston beat OKC last night; wins for the Timberwolves, Nuggets and Lakers

Milan, 26 March (LaPresse) – The Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119–109 in the night’s big NBA clash. Jaylen Brown’s 31 points proved decisive, whilst Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 were not enough for Oklahoma. The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by McDaniels’ 25 points and Randle’s 24, beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 in overtime, with the Texans unable to capitalise on the 30 points each from Durant and Sengun. The Denver Nuggets won 142-135 against the Dallas Mavericks, spurred on by Jamal Murray’s 53 points; Luka Doncic also put in a great performance, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-130 away win over the Indiana Pacers with 43 points. The other results of the night: Detroit Pistons-Atlanta Hawks 129-130; Philadelphia 76ers 157–137 Chicago Bulls; Cleveland Cavaliers 103–120 Miami Heat; Memphis Grizzlies 98–123 San Antonio Spurs; Utah Jazz 110–133 Washington Wizards; Golden State Warriors 109–106 Brooklyn Nets; Portland Trail Blazers 130–99 Milwaukee Bucks; Los Angeles Clippers 119–94 Toronto Raptors.