Powerhouse Performance: PJ Washington Propels Dallas Mavericks Past Golden State Warriors in NBA Showdown.

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Powerhouse Performance: PJ Washington Propels Dallas Mavericks Past Golden State Warriors in NBA Showdown.

In a thrilling NBA showdown, PJ Washington came through in the clutch, sinking a crucial basket with just 4.5 seconds remaining. His decisive play lifted the Dallas Mavericks to a narrow 108-106 victory over the Golden State Warriors, sending fans into a frenzy and securing a memorable win for the Mavericks.

In a tense game where Luka Doncic was absent, the Mavericks held a 105-99 lead late in the game. However, Stephen Curry's clutch play tied the score at 106-106 for the Warriors.

PJ Washington stepped up with a crucial layup, putting the Mavericks ahead. Klay Thompson's missed three-pointer sealed the Warriors' fate, ending their six-game winning streak.

Washington was the standout performer with an impressive 32 points, while Curry led the Warriors with 28 points in a hard-fought battle.

In another thrilling matchup, Xavier Tillman played hero for the Boston Celtics, scoring a clutch basket with just 7.4 seconds remaining to secure a hard-fought 101-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Despite the Celtics holding a commanding 19-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Kings launched an impressive 16-1 run to make a stunning comeback.

De'Aaron Fox led the charge for the Kings with an outstanding 40-point performance, including seven three-pointers. He put the Kings ahead 100-99 with only 27 seconds left in the game.

However, Tillman's crucial basket regained the lead for the Celtics, who managed to hold off the Kings' late surge and claim their 61st win of the season.

In another game, the Milwaukee Bucks, missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, fell short against the Toronto Raptors, losing 117-111. 

The Raptors ended a 15-game losing streak thanks to Gary Trent Jr's impressive 31-point game, while Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 36 points in a hard-fought battle.