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Celtics Dominate Kings, Clippers Win Behind Leonard's 45 Points

Published January 2, 2026, 07:24

The Celtics secured a significant road win with a 120-106 victory over the Kings, led by Jaylen Brown's 29 points and 10 rebounds. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also contributed with 16 points each. In another game, the Clippers defeated the Jazz 118-101, thanks to an impressive performance from Kawhi Leonard, who scored 45 points. The Rockets dismantled the Nets 120-96, with Kevin Durant recording 22 points and 11 assists. The Heat beat the Pistons 118-112, with Gabriel Powell scoring 36 points, while the Sixers prevailed over the Mavericks 123-108, with Tyrese Maxey having 34 points and 10 assists.