Sports Summary

In a busy day of sports, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run, improving to 22-1, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points in just three quarters, as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-111, marking their 14th consecutive victory.

Meanwhile, in college football, James Madison secured a Sun Belt Conference championship with a 31-14 win over Troy, making a strong case for a College Football Playoff spot. In the NHL, the Dallas Stars extended their points streak to nine games after a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, while the Anaheim Ducks halted the Washington Capitals' six-game winning streak in a thrilling shootout, winning 4-3.

In the NBA, the New York Knicks set a franchise record with a 23-0 run to start their game against the Utah Jazz, ultimately winning 146-103, with Jalen Brunson scoring 33 points. Additionally, the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-113, led by Jaylen Brown, who contributed 30 points, helping the Celtics grab their fourth consecutive victory.