Boston Celtics secure 5th consecutive win in NBA

In the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-110 on the road.

The NBA continued with 6 games. The Eastern Conference leaders, the Celtics, defeated the Nets in a game where Jayson Tatum starred with 41 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, marking their 5th consecutive win and 42nd of the season.

For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 19 points, while Al Horford and Derrick White each contributed 16 points.

In the Nets' 32nd defeat of the season, Mikal Bridges recorded 27 points, Cam Thomas 26, and Lonnie Walker 15.

Timberwolves beat Trail Blazers

Western Conference leaders the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 121-109 on the road, securing their 38th win, their 3rd in a row.

For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards played with 41 points and 4 rebounds, Nickeil Alexander-Walker with 18 points and 3 rebounds, and Rudy Gobert with 16 points and 15 rebounds.

For the Trail Blazers, the performances of Deandre Ayton with 22 points and 16 rebounds, and Anfernee Simons with 20 points and 5 assists, could not prevent their 5th consecutive loss and 38th of the season.

Results

Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics: 110-118

Orlando Magic-Oklahoma City Thunder: 113-127

Milwaukee Bucks-Miami Heat: 97-123

Phoenix Suns-Sacramento Kings: 130-125

Portland Trail Blazers-Minnesota Timberwolves: 109-121

Los Angeles Lakers-Detroit Pistons: 125-111

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