Overview
- Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers continues his 30-10 streak, but risks his MVP chances due to the NBA's new rule requiring players to participate in at least 65 regular-season games to be eligible for awards. Embiid has already missed seven games and can only miss ten more before becoming ineligible.
- The 76ers suffered a significant loss to the New York Knicks, with a final score of 128-92. Despite Embiid's performance, the team's overall performance was lackluster, leading to their defeat.
- The Utah Jazz also experienced a significant loss against the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 126-97. The Jazz's performance was marked by unbalanced shots and a lack of physicality.
- Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks scored 29 points in their victory against the 76ers, contributing significantly to their win.
- Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scored 30 points and hit five 3-pointers in their victory against the Jazz, leading the team to their seventh victory in eight games.