Recent results and player performances in the NBA regular season
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 100-92, marking their sixth consecutive win and improving their record to 43-25. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 36 points, while Jabari Smith scored 22 for Houston. The San Antonio Spurs secured a 119-115 victory over the LA Clippers, moving to a 50-18 record; Victor Wembanyama contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-112, with Jaylen Brown scoring 41 points to help maintain Boston's second-place standing in the Eastern Conference. Additionally, the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 125-117, giving Steve Kerr his 600th regular-season victory. The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to ten games with a 124-112 victory over the Orlando Magic, behind a 41-point career-high performance from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Other results included the Portland Trail Blazers winning 114-95 against the Brooklyn Nets, the Chicago Bulls beating the Memphis Grizzlies 132-107, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeating the Dallas Mavericks 129-111.