Martin Luther King Jr. Day Highlights
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Detroit Pistons solidified their position at the top of the Eastern Conference with a narrow 104-103 victory over the Boston Celtics, who are currently sitting in second place. The standout performer for the Pistons was Tobias Harris, who delivered an impressive 25 points. His team demonstrated depth, as they had three other players—Jalen Duren with 18 points, Cade Cunningham contributing 16 points alongside 14 assists, and others—scoring in double digits.
The match was thrilling, with the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown attempting a last-second shot that narrowly missed, bouncing off the rim and sealing the Pistons’ victory.
“We wanted this game. It’s a heck of a win for us,”
Harris reflected post-game, emphasizing the significance of the matchup between two of the best teams in the East. This win pushed Detroit’s record to an impressive 31-10, while Boston’s record stands at 26-16.
Western Conference Updates
In other action, the Oklahoma City Thunder, defending champions and current leaders of the Western Conference, bounced back from a recent loss to the Miami Heat with a commanding 136-104 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points in a dominant performance.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs, second in the Western Conference, saw a spectacular performance from Victor Wembanyama, who scored 33 points and secured 10 rebounds in a 123-110 victory over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama also showcased his shooting prowess by hitting a season-best seven three-pointers, supported by six other Spurs players who reached double figures in scoring.
