The Celtics took the derby with the Sixers, led by Jokic, the Nuggets beat Phoenix

The Celtics struggled, but they won the derby with 125-119 against the Sixers, who lined up without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey (but also Batum and Oubre) at TD Garden.

Jason Tatum, who was ejected at the end of the 3rd period with a second technical penalty, he finished the game with 21 points (2/5 three-pointers and 7 rebounds, 4 assists), while Derrick White also scored 21 points. Jaylen Brown and Al Horford each had 20 points.

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Big match for the guests did Pat Beverly, having 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. DeAnthony Melton scored 21 points and Robert Covington scored 18.

He also had a derby in the Westwith the Suns hosting the Nuggets and Denver winning 111-119 in Phoenix, with a big star (once again) Nikola Jokic. The Serbian center cleared at the end for his team, posting a double-double with 21 points and 16 assists. From there, Jackson stood out for the champions with 20 points, Michael Porter Jr. had a “double” of 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Holliday and Caldwell-Pope had 15 points.

For the hosts, Kevin Durant also had a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds, the top scorer for the “Suns” was Nurkic with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Gordon had 16 points and Okojie and Allen each had 13.

Without Luka Doncic, after his partner gave birth to a baby girl, the Mavericks played against the Grizzlies, who won 108-94 in Dallas. The protagonist for the winners was Desmond Bain with 30 points (4/5 three-pointers), while Sandy Aldama had a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds). For the hosts, Grant Williams and Jones each had 16 points, while Seth Curry stopped at 12 points.

NBA results in detail

Magic-Wizards 130-125



Celtics-Sixers 125-119



Raptors-Knicks 106-119



Mavericks-Grizzlies 94-108



Pelicans-Spurs 121-106



Sans-Nuggets 111-119