Coast-to-coast: Huerter’s heroics lift Bulls; Luka torches Mavs in Dallas

On a special night in Chicago, Kevin Huerter’s late-game heroics anchored the Bulls to a thrilling home win over the Boston Celtics and headlining a six-game NBA Sunday (PH time) slate.

CLUTCH HUERTER RESCUES BULLS; LUKA LEADS GUTSY LAKERS COMEBACK

• Chicago Bulls (23-22) def. Boston Celtics (28-17), 114-111: Kevin Huerter drilled the game-winning triple as the Bulls edged the Celtics on the night of Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement.

[RELATED: Bulls honor Derrick Rose with victory over Boston after Huerter’s game-winner]

• Los Angeles Lakers (27-17) def. Dallas Mavericks (19-27), 116-110: Back in Dallas, Luka Doncic dazzled with 33 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds as the Lakers mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to topple the Mavericks.

[RELATED: Luka Doncic, Lakers complete 4th-quarter comeback to frustrate Mavericks]

• Cleveland Cavaliers (27-20) def. Orlando Magic (23-21), 119-105: Donovan Mitchell fired 27 of his 36 points in the second half, leading the Cavaliers to a third-straight win after pinning down the Magic.

• Miami Heat (23-22) def. Utah Jazz (15-30), 147-116: The Miami Heat matched their season-high in points to overwhelm the Jazz, with Bam Adebayo wreaking havoc for a 26-point, 15-rebound double-double.

• Charlotte Hornets (18-28) def. Washington Wizards (10-34), 119-115: Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller, and LaMelo Ball each scored 20 points or more as the Hornets handed the Wizards their ninth straight loss. 

• New York Knicks (27-18) def. Philadelphia 76ers (24-20), 112-109: Jalen Brunson unloaded 31 points, helping the Knicks edge the Sixers to win back-to-back games after losing four straight. 

Golden State Warriors (25-21) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-18): POSTPONED 

The NBA postponed Warriors–Timberwolves matchup, citing concerns for the safety and security of the Minneapolis community following a nearby shooting.

[RELATED: NBA postpones Warriors–Timberwolves game due to safety, security concerns]

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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.

Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.