NBA: Boston wins again, leads in East over all

The Celtics’ record è of 39 wins and only 12 losses

The Celtics’ triumphant march continues. At the TD Garden, Boston rules Atlanta (125-117), further improving its season record (39-12). At home, the Celtics have won 24 of their 27 contests. Against the Hawks, Porzingis shines, finishing with an impressive 31 points on the bench in 31 minutes of play. Miami also did well: 116-104 over San Antonio. Butler shines, in his first triple-double in the last two years (17 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds).

Outstanding moment of form for Cleveland, which also disposed of Washington (114-106), taking home its 15th win in the last 16 games played (33-16 the Cavs’ current record). Another great performance by Mitchell: 40 final points including 14 when deciding the match. Without Embiid, Philadelphia surrendered to Golden State: 127-104, with Curry little engaged (nine points).

Nice success for Toronto, which beat Charlotte (123-117), while Detroit struck a blow, overcoming Sacramento (133-120). For the Pistons it was their seventh win of the season (7-43). Super performance by Ivery who put up an impressive 37 points, with also seven assists. Gallinari was also on the court, scoring two points, capturing four rebounds and giving two assists in 11 minutes. Finally, misstep by the LA Clippers, beaten by New Orleans (117-106, 25 points by McCollum).