Three Stars
Here are my “three stars” from yesterday’s NBA games, with the “first star” considered the top performer.
First ⭐️
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 victory over the New York Knicks. Brown shot 16-24 from the field (2-6 on threes) and 8-9 from the free throw line. He added four rebounds, four assists, and one steal, posting a game-high rating of plus-15 points in 40 minutes played.
Second ⭐️
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 38 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 124-112 to pick up their 13th consecutive win. Gilgeous-Alexander went 13-21 from the floor (5-6 on threes) and 7-10 from the charity stripe. He also recorded four assists and one steal, and did not commit a turnover in 36 minutes of action.
Third ⭐️
Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 149-142 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Edwards shot 16-30 from the field (6-13 on threes) and 6-8 from the free throw line. He also contributed five rebounds, four assists, and one block in 47 minutes played.
Milestones
The Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert (26 points, 9-10 field goals) recorded his 20th career game with at least 20 points on 90% shooting from the field, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the most such games in NBA history.
