Starting 5, March 9: Celtics Cool Off Lakers, Steph & Jimmy Shine for Warriors, Plus 3 National Games Today
Another exciting night of NBA action featured marquee performances from Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Boston Celtics, while the schedule ahead brings three must-watch national games. Here’s a breakdown of the top storylines from last night and what to look forward to today.
1. Celtics Cool Off Lakers in Statement Win
The Boston Celtics continued their dominant season by taking down their historic rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in a convincing victory. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way, while Boston’s defense stifled LeBron James and Anthony Davis, preventing any late-game heroics.
The Lakers, who had been building momentum, struggled to keep up with the Celtics’ elite ball movement and three-point shooting. This win reinforces Boston’s position as the top team in the NBA, while L.A. is still looking for consistency as the playoffs approach.
2. Steph Curry Torches the Floor in Warriors Win
Stephen Curry reminded everyone why he’s one of the greatest shooters ever, delivering a lights-out performance to propel the Golden State Warriors to a key win. His deep three-pointers, dazzling ball-handling, and leadership kept the Warriors in control throughout the night.
Golden State is fighting to secure a higher playoff seed, and with Curry playing at this level, they remain a dangerous team capable of making a deep run.
3. Jimmy Butler Carries the Heat with Clutch Play
In another standout performance, Jimmy Butler took over for the Miami Heat, delivering clutch buckets to secure an important victory. Butler’s ability to step up in crunch time continues to be one of Miami’s biggest strengths, keeping them in the mix for a strong playoff position in the Eastern Conference.
With Bam Adebayo anchoring the defense and Butler leading the offense, the Heat are looking like a team no one will want to face in the postseason.
4. Three National Games to Watch Today
Today’s NBA schedule features three must-see national games:
• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns – A battle between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant, two of the league’s most dominant forces.
• Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Joel Embiid’s
