With Jaylen Brown scoring 33 points, the Celtics won their eighth straight game, beating the Pistons 129-102 in Detroit.
Peyton Pritchard added 20 points and Derrick White had a double-double with 19 points and 11 assists.
Out Jayson Tatum was out to rest his ankle for the second time in five days after missing Tuesday morning’s game.
James Wiseman had a season-high 24 points for the hosts (who lost for the 9th time against Boston), while Jaden Ivey had 16 points.
In Los Angeles, the Lakers beat the Sixers 101-94, with Anthony Davis having a double-double with 23 points and 19 rebounds. For his part, LeBron James had 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, breaking the negative streak that had been created against Philadelphia.
For the visitors, Tyrese Maxey scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half, while Kelly Oubre scored 19 points and Tobias Harris had a double-double with 16 points and 13 points after missing three games.
NBA results in detail
Pistons-Celtics 102-129
Raptors-Thunder 103-123
Heat-Pelicans 88-111
Timberwolves-Cavaliers 104-91
Spurs-Grizzlies 97-99
Warriors-Pacers 111-123
Blazers-Clippers 117-126
Lakers-Sixers 101-94
Source: Sport Fm
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