Jaylen Brown Reaches 2,000-Point Milestone as Celtics Win; Thunder Rout Lakers in 10-Game Night

Jaylen Brown Reaches 2,000-Point Milestone as Celtics Win; Thunder Rout Lakers in 10-Game Night

Jaylen Brown became the 8th player in Boston Celtics franchise history to score 2,000+ points in a season, leading the team to a 113-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on April 7, 2026. Brown finished with 35 points and 9 rebounds, extending Boston’s winning streak to four consecutive games.

The Celtics maintained their position as the East’s 2nd seed against a Hornets team sitting 8th just 0.5 games behind 6th place. LaMelo Ball tied Kemba Walker for the franchise record with 7 games combining 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ three-pointers.

Thunder Dominate Lakers; Oklahoma City Extends Win Streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 123-87, extending their own winning streak to six games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander orchestrated the offensive assault with 25 points and 8 assists, while Isaiah Joe showcased perimeter excellence by sinking 6 three-pointers for 18 points. Oklahoma City controlled the pace from the opening quarter, building a dominant 65-47 halftime lead.

Rockets Reach Seven-Straight Victory; Durant Returns to Phoenix

The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns 119-105 for their seventh consecutive win, pushing their offensive rating to the league’s best. Kevin Durant delivered 24 points and connected on 5 three-pointers in his first return to Phoenix since being traded to Houston in July. The Rockets sit 1 game behind 4th place in the West.

Timberwolves Clinch Playoff Berth

The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a playoff berth for the fifth consecutive season after defeating the Indiana Pacers 124-104, coupled with a Phoenix loss. Minnesota’s perimeter shooting was exceptional, draining six three-pointers in the first quarter alone to establish early control.

Complete Tuesday Results

Chicago Bulls 129, Washington Wizards 98

Brooklyn Nets 96, Milwaukee Bucks 90

Toronto Raptors 121, Miami Heat 95

New Orleans Pelicans 110, Utah Jazz 137

Golden State Warriors 110, Sacramento Kings 105

LA Clippers 116, Dallas Mavericks 103

Notable Performances

Jeremiah Fears of the Pelicans set a franchise rookie record with 40 points, becoming the youngest player in team history to reach 40+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a regular-season game at just 19 years and 175 days old. He became the 5th teenager in NBA history to achieve this milestone.

De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors past the Kings with 21 points, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 20 points in Golden State’s 110-105 win, snapping a 4-game losing streak. Rob Dillingham recorded a career-high 26 points in the Bulls’ dominant 129-98 victory over Washington.

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