The Boston Celtics clinched the top seed in the NBA with six games remaining and secured home court advantage heading into the playoffs.
Celtics win oklahoma city thunder It was 135-100 on Wednesday, with Kristaps Porzingis scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
This season's record is 60 wins and 16 losses, the best in the NBA.
The Atlantic side of the Eastern Conference is seeking its 18th title, the most recent being in 2008.
Jayson Tatum also scored 24 points and Jaylen Brown had 23 points, delighting Celtics home fans after a 13-day road trip.
For the Thunder, Josh Guidi had a team-high 17 points, Luguentz Dort had 15 points, and Chet Holmgren had 11 points and seven rebounds.
They struggled without season leading scorers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Williams due to injuries.
In other places, toronto raptors They lost 133-85, their 15th straight loss. minnesota timberwolves.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards had 28 points, Naz Reid (23 points) supported him, and Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 15 rebounds.
As a result, the Timberwolves moved into first place in the Western Conference by a narrow margin.
of milwaukee bucks lost 111-101 memphis grizzlies They continued to battle injuries and played without Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, and Patrick Beverley.
Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo played well in their absences, with the former posting 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the latter posting 21 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.
However, Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a game-high 35 points, and GG Jackson had 15 points and 12 rebounds.
of Los Angeles Lakers defeat washington wizards At 125-120, the Lakers were in ninth place in the Western Conference, securing a play-in spot.
Anthony Davis had 35 points and 18 rebounds, and LeBron James had 25 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds.
people who are struggling detroit pistons lost 121-113. atlanta hawks, Despite the Pistons' Malachi Flynn scoring 50 points off the bench.
Flynn's record was just one point shy of the NBA record for points in a game off the bench, but it was in vain as Jalen Johnson's 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists ensured the Hawks' victory.
of orlando magic defeat new orleans pelicans Magic's Paolo Banchero scored 32 points and Franz Wagner added 24 points, making it 117-108.
of brooklyn nets A narrow victory of 115-111 indiana pacers Noah Clowney had 22 points off the bench, and Deandre Ayton had 24 points and 16 rebounds. portland trail blazers defeat charlotte hornets 89-86.
