NBA Game Notes (Feb. 24, 2024)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on February 24, 2024.

Three Stars

The three stars in ice hockey are the three best players in a game, with the “first star” considered the best of the three players, similar to the player of the match in other sports. Here are my “three stars” from yesterday’s NBA games.

First ⭐️

Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 28 points, a game-high nine rebounds (tied with three others), a team-high four assists (tied with Monte Morris), and two blocks as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 101-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Towns went 8-17 from the field (4-8 on 3-pointers) and a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line.

Second ⭐️

Jalen Brunson produced game highs of 34 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough as the New York Knicks fell to the Boston Celtics 116-102. Brunson shot 12-25 from the field — including 4-9 from 3-point range — and hit all six of his free throws.

Third ⭐️

Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 30 points in the Celtics’ win over the Knicks, making 13 of his 24 shots from the floor. He also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and did not commit a turnover in 35 minutes played.