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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I really feel it\u2019s solely becoming that I take a second to provide thanks, NBA model. And although I may go on and on for 1,000-plus phrases on why this league makes my coronary heart sing, I\u2019ll preserve it to at least one all-encompassing be aware: I\u2019m grateful that the NBA has by no means been in nearly as good a spot as it’s in the present day.<\/p>\n
In different phrases, I\u2019m grateful that, on the identical night time, we will watch Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland mix for 58 in a blowout win over the Blazers; Trae Young torch the Sacramento Kings<\/a> for 35; Kyle Kuzma drop 33 in a loss<\/em>; DeMar DeRozan and Giannis Antetokounmpo trip in what’s quietly an early contender for recreation of the 12 months; Nikola Jokic return to two-time MVP kind as he torches the Thunder right through time beyond regulation; Zion Williamson flex on the Spurs in a giant approach; the shorthanded Pistons proceed to play their hearts out as they beat their second-straight Western Conference opponent; and the place we\u2019ll start the recap of Wednesday\u2019s motion, Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic go head-to-head in a battle of top-five skills. <\/p>\n As you\u2019re passing the candy potatoes in alternate for inexperienced bean casserole later in the present day, I implore you to consider how grateful you might be that the NBA is the place it’s in the present day by way of expertise. It\u2019s a fantastic factor. Now, onto Wednesday\u2019s scores.<\/p>\n I teased within the open (and the headline) however there aren\u2019t sufficient phrases within the English language to explain final night time\u2019s epic duel between Luka Doncic (42 factors, eight rebounds, 9 assists) and Jayson Tatum (37-13-5). Tatum would prevail as Boston\u2019s huge first half \u2014 it led 70-49 by way of two \u2014 was sufficient for the C\u2019s to hold on regardless of a late comeback bid from Doncic and co. <\/p>\n
\n\nCeltics<\/a> maintain off Mavs in MVP contender face-off, 125-112<\/h3>\n