Jayson Tatum delivered 35 factors and 11 assists because the visiting Boston Celtics rallied from a 26-point, second-half deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-110 on Sunday.
Boston outscored Philadelphia 54-20 over the ultimate 14-plus minutes to take management of a recreation that was initially dominated by Philadelphia. In doing so, the Celtics avenged a house loss to the Sixers on Christmas Day and improved to 2-0 on their three-game street journey.
Jaylen Brown had 21 factors, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Boston, whereas Kristaps Porzingis notched 18 factors, seven rebounds and 5 blocks. The Celtics made 21 3-pointers, together with 14 on 22 makes an attempt within the second half.
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 34 factors, whereas Guerschon Yabusele chipped in with 21 factors towards his former staff. Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 18 factors and 13 boards for Philadelphia, which continued to play with out Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (finger).
Cavaliers 144, Mavericks 101
Sam Merrill got here off the bench to hit 9 3-pointers for a career-high-tying 27 factors as host Cleveland coasted to a straightforward victory over Dallas.
It was a brutal begin to a brand new period for Dallas, which despatched shock waves by means of the sports activities world about 15 hours earlier than tipoff by sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in alternate for fellow star Anthony Davis as a part of a blockbuster commerce. Davis was not energetic on Sunday as a result of pending commerce and an stomach muscle pressure. Max Christie, additionally acquired, was equally not obtainable.
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The Cavaliers wasted little time turning the competition right into a blowout, going 9-for-11 from 3-point vary within the first quarter to construct a 50-19 lead by the top of the body. It marked probably the most factors that Cleveland has scored in any quarter all season.
Pistons 127, Bulls 119
Cade Cunningham led seven Detroit scorers in double figures with 22 factors to associate with 15 assists because the host Pistons downed Chicago.
Jalen Duren provided 21 factors, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Detroit, whereas Malik Beasley had 19 factors, 5 assists and three steals. Chicago had gained 18 of its earlier 20 conferences with Detroit.
Coby White led the Bulls with 22 factors. Nikola Vucevic recorded a triple-double with 20 factors, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, whereas Josh Giddey had 20 factors and 10 rebounds.
Raptors 115, Clippers 108
RJ Barrett had 20 factors and 7 assists and Toronto used an explosive third quarter to defeat visiting Los Angeles.
The Raptors broke open a halftime tie with a 31-16 third quarter spurred by 19 fastbreak factors to realize a cut up of the season collection with the Clippers. Gradey Dick scored 18 factors and Scottie Barnes added 15 factors and 7 rebounds for Toronto.
James Harden had 25 factors for the Clippers, who completed a 2-2 street journey. Ivica Zubac added 18 factors and former Raptor Kawhi Leonard scored 14.
Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119
Jaren Jackson Jr. made seven 3-pointers and scored 37 factors, Desmond Bane added 22 and visiting Memphis defeated Milwaukee for the seventh straight time.
Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. tries to get previous Milwaukee Bucks’ Brook Lopez through the second half of an NBA basketball recreation.
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. tries to get previous Milwaukee Bucks’ Brook Lopez through the second half of an NBA basketball recreation.
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Santi Aldama added 23 factors and eight rebounds whereas Ja Morant (shoulder) missed his second straight recreation for Memphis.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 30 factors, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Khris Middleton added 20 off the bench for the Bucks, who’ve misplaced 4 of their final 5 video games after profitable eight of the earlier 9.