The NBA night saw the Knicks end a losing streak, Tatum hit a buzzer-beater, and four French players made their mark.
Knicks end losing streak
The New York Knicks ended their three-game losing streak with a 111-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 23 points despite shooting 5 out of 18. The Knicks' win was highlighted by a strong second and third quarter performance, turning around a 15-point deficit.Celtics beat Nets in overtime
In a closely contested game, the Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime, thanks to Jayson Tatum's clutch performance. Tatum scored 40 points, including the game-winning buzzer-beater, marking his first 40-point game since his return from injury. Nolan Traoré, starting for the first time this season with the Nets, contributed 15 points and 5 assists. Despite Tatum's efforts, the Nets remained winless after four games.Trail Blazers remain undefeated
The Portland Trail Blazers continued their undefeated start to the season with a 136-129 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Damian Lillard scored 21 points, while Ja Morant and Deni Avdija each added 23 points. Luka Doncic, playing for the Lakers, had 41 points and nine assists, but the Lakers fell short despite his efforts. The Blazers' win was highlighted by a strong fourth-quarter performance.Wembanyama leads Spurs to win
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 130-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Wembanyama recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Julian Champagnie's 26 points. The Spurs continued their strong start to the season with their second consecutive win.French players shine in NBA games
In addition, four French players were on the court in the NBA last night. Nolan Traoré had another strong performance, scoring 15 points on 6/9 shooting with 3 assists and 2 steals. Sidy Cissoko contributed 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Trail Blazers, despite 4 turnovers. Mohamed Diawara and Pacôme Dadiet had brief appearances for the Knicks.