LeBron James made history once again by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the player with the most regular-season minutes in NBA history. This achievement adds to his impressive list of records, including being the NBA's all-time scoring leader.
On the other hand, Stephen Curry had a rare off night, going 0 for 7 from the field in a game against Memphis, which he described as 'embarrassing.' The Golden State Warriors faced a massive 57-point deficit against Memphis, resulting in a humbling 51-point loss.
Memphis, on the other hand, had a dominant performance, winning by 51 points over Golden State and also securing a 45-point victory over Portland earlier in the season.
The Detroit Pistons found themselves in a deep hole after trailing by 29 points in the first quarter against Utah, marking the largest first-quarter deficit by any team this season. Despite the rough start, the Pistons fought back and only lost by seven points.
Karl-Anthony Towns received a warm welcome from Minnesota Timberwolves fans in his return to face his former team, the New York Knicks. Towns put up an impressive performance with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists in a blowout win for the Knicks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his scoring streak by notching 35 points in Oklahoma City's victory over Orlando. His 16-game streak of scoring 25 or more points is the longest in the league this season.
In other news, the Boston Celtics experienced a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls, with Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and coach Joe Mazzulla receiving technical fouls during the game.
Referee Scott Foster suffered an undisclosed injury during the Houston Rockets' game against New Orleans, forcing him to leave in the third quarter.
Victor Wembanyama showcased his versatility once again by recording an impressive stat line of 42 points, six rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and two steals in San Antonio's overtime victory against Atlanta.
All-Star Game voting opened with a revamped format, featuring a three-game mini-tournament with games to 40 points. While the changes were met with mixed reactions, players like Kevin Durant expressed their opinions on the new format.
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