Derrick White put on a two-way masterclass as the Celtics bounced back in style, on the same night the Pistons became the first team in the East to reach 25 wins.
Alongside the Detroit Pistons, the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and LA Clippers notched wins in a four-game NBA Wednesday slate | Photos: Celtics, Sixers, Clippers
The final NBA gameday of 2025 showcased late-game heroics from Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe, masterful performances from Celtics guard Derrick White and Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, along with a dominant road victory by the East-leading Pistons over the Lakers.
EDGECOMBE DELIVERS IN CLUTCH, CLIPPERS EXTEND WINNING WAYS
- Philadelphia 76ers (17-14) def. Memphis Grizzlies (15-18), 139-136: Rookie VJ Edgecombe hit a clutch three-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining, powering the Sixers to a thrilling overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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- LA Clippers (11-21) def. Sacramento Kings (8-25), 131-90: Kawhi Leonard caught fire early, unleashing 26 of his 33 points in the first half that sparked the Clippers’ fifth straight win.
The 41-point romp helped LA secure one of the franchise’s largest margins of victory and suddenly positioned the Clippers as the hottest team entering 2026.
- Boston Celtics (20-12) def. Utah Jazz (12-20), 129-119: Derrick White put on a historic performance, keying a strong Celtics bounce-back victory at the Jazz's expense.
He finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and seven blocks, becoming just the 13th player in NBA history to achieve that rare stat line in a single game.
- Detroit Pistons (25-8) def. LA Lakers (20-11), 128-106: Cade Cunningham and the East-leading Pistons unleashed a dominant 32-18 fourth quarter to repel the Lakers in their first visit to LA this season.
[ALSO READ: NBA: Pistons ride strong Q4 to best Lakers, spoil LeBron James’ first game at age 41]
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
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