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The Boston Celtics routed the Milwaukee Bucks 129‑113 on Saturday at Fiserv Forum, becoming the league’s first team to hit the 60‑win plateau (60‑20) this season and tightening their grip on the Eastern Conference’s top seed.

Key Numbers

• Jayson Tatum – 36 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST
• Jaylen Brown – 28 PTS, 4 STL
• Giannis Antetokounmpo – 31 PTS, 12 REB
• Assists – BOS 28, MIL 18
• Points off turnovers – BOS 24, MIL 9

“Sixty wins is great, but the banner is what we came for,” Tatum told reporters. “We’ll celebrate for about five minutes, then get back to work.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder out‑dueled the Phoenix Suns 124‑119 on Friday, giving OKC the best record in the Western Conference (58‑24) and home‑court throughout the playoffs.

Key Numbers

• Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander – 40 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
• Chet Holmgren – 18 PTS, 4 BLK
• Kevin Durant – 33 PTS, 9 REB
• Fast‑break points – OKC 22, PHX 10
• Three‑point FG – OKC 15‑32 (47 %)

“We believed we could be here back in training camp,” Gilgeous‑Alexander said. “Now it’s time to finish the job.”

The New York Knicks closed on a 14‑2 run to defeat the Miami Heat 118‑112 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, locking up the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and home‑court advantage in the first round.

Key Numbers

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• Jalen Brunson – 34 PTS, 8 AST
• Julius Randle – 27 PTS, 11 REB
• Bam Adebayo – 29 PTS, 13 REB
• Bench points – NYK 35, MIA 18
• Turnovers – NYK 8, MIA 15

“This garden crowd deserves playoff basketball,” Brunson said. “We’re not satisfied yet—we’re just getting started.”

The Los Angeles Lakers edged the Golden State Warriors 132‑126 in overtime on Tuesday night, securing the final spot in the Western Conference play‑in tournament.

Key Numbers

• LeBron James – 38 PTS, 12 REB, 9 AST
• Stephen Curry – 41 PTS, 6 AST
• Rebounds: LAL 52, GSW 45
• Turnovers: Both teams 13

“We fought for this,” James said post‑game. “Now the real work begins.”