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In a thrilling overtime finish, Trae Young sank a clutch three-pointer with just 7.4 seconds left on the clock to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a thrilling 134-132 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on their home court.

The Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young has scored more than 30% of his attempted three-pointers this season [Getty Images]

Young was the Hawks' top scorer, with 31 points and 20 assists, while De'Andre Hunter added 26 off the bench as Atlanta claimed a sixth consecutive victory.

The Lakers fell to a third successive defeat, despite the best efforts of the NBA's all-time leading points scorer LeBron James, who claimed 39 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Davis weighed in with 38 points.

James had a chance to win it for the Lakers with the final shot of the game, but his effort at a three-pointer hit the rim of the basket and bounced out.

Reigning NBA champions the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak at home to seven matches with a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Celtics trailed by four points late in the fourth quarter but rallied, thanks in part to Jayson Tatum's game-high 34 points and 10 rebounds.

Damian Lillard's 31 points had put the Bucks in a winning position, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 points and 11 rebounds.

Elsewhere, Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a home defeat by the Orlando Magic to win the second game of their two-match series 102-94.

Star player Joel Embiid was missing for the 76ers with a knee injury, but Paul George stepped up to lead the scoring for the hosts with 21 points.

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a fifth consecutive victory over the Golden State Warriors, scoring 30 points in their 107-90 win in San Francisco, with the two teams set to play each other again on Sunday.

Utah Jazz ended a five-game losing streak with a thumping 141-99 win at Portland Trail Blazers, while Sacramento Kings claimed a similarly conclusive victory at San Antonio Spurs, running out 140-113 winners.

And Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points for the Indiana Pacers in their 132-123 win at Chicago Bulls as the visitors notched up a first victory in five matches.