Cavaliers Defeat Sixers, 108-94
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 108-94, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Cleveland got out to a 28-17 lead after the first quarter, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, Philly never got the game within a five-point margin after that big opening quarter. Cleveland ended up shooting 53 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range while holding Philadelphia to 40 percent from the field and 34 percent from long range. In addition, the Cavaliers outrebounded the Sixers on the defensive end, 40-24. In addition, Cleveland hit 88 percent of their free-throws while Philly connected on just 64 percent.
The Sixers (36-23) had to play this game without Ben Simmons (back) and they also lost Joel Embiid to a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Shake Milton led the team in their absences, tallying 20 points, four rebounds and gout assists. Tobias Harris totaled 11 points, fout rebounds, three assists and three steals. Al Horford collected 10 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
The Cavaliers (17-41) were led by Collin Sexton, who generated 28 points, two assists and two steals. Tristan Thompson accrued 14 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Kevin Love accumulated 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Larry Nance Jr led the bench with 13 points, 15 rebounds and three assists.
Philly has to play again on Thursday, returning home to face the New York Knicks. As for Cleveland, they return to action on Friday in a road matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Cleveland got out to a 28-17 lead after the first quarter, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, Philly never got the game within a five-point margin after that big opening quarter. Cleveland ended up shooting 53 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range while holding Philadelphia to 40 percent from the field and 34 percent from long range. In addition, the Cavaliers outrebounded the Sixers on the defensive end, 40-24. In addition, Cleveland hit 88 percent of their free-throws while Philly connected on just 64 percent.
The Sixers (36-23) had to play this game without Ben Simmons (back) and they also lost Joel Embiid to a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Shake Milton led the team in their absences, tallying 20 points, four rebounds and gout assists. Tobias Harris totaled 11 points, fout rebounds, three assists and three steals. Al Horford collected 10 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
The Cavaliers (17-41) were led by Collin Sexton, who generated 28 points, two assists and two steals. Tristan Thompson accrued 14 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Kevin Love accumulated 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Larry Nance Jr led the bench with 13 points, 15 rebounds and three assists.
Philly has to play again on Thursday, returning home to face the New York Knicks. As for Cleveland, they return to action on Friday in a road matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Wizards End Three-Game Slide
By Dan Bruno
The Washington Wizards defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 110-106, at Capital One Arena on Wednesday evening.
The Wizards got out to a great start at home, as they took a 31-17 lead after one quarter. The Wizards stayed in control through the second and led by double digits for most of the quarter, but the Nets we able to trim the deficit to 13, by halftime. The Nets came out on fire in the third and cut it to a three-point game, mid way through the quarter. The Wizards rallied ahead again, but the Nets closed the quarter strong and took an 84-81 lead into the final frame. The score stayed tight through the fourth and the contest went right down to the wire, where Jerome Robinson hit a clutch three-pointer, to put the Wizards up by two, with nine seconds left. They hit two more free throws to seal the deal and snap a three game losing streak.
Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 39 minutes. Rui Hachimura added 17 points and four rebounds, while Davis Bertans chipped in 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Wizards shot 43 percent from the field, including 15-of-39 from long range.
Meanwhile, Caris LeVert led the Nets with 34 points, seven assists, six rebounds and four steals, in 34 minutes. Spencer Dinwiddie added 18 points, six rebounds and three assists, while DeAndre Jordan totaled 16 points and 16 rebounds, in 30 minutes off the bench. The Nets shot 43 percent from the field, including 15-of-39 from long range.
The Nets (26-31) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Friday. The Wizards (21-36) head to Utah to take on the Jazz on Friday.
The Wizards got out to a great start at home, as they took a 31-17 lead after one quarter. The Wizards stayed in control through the second and led by double digits for most of the quarter, but the Nets we able to trim the deficit to 13, by halftime. The Nets came out on fire in the third and cut it to a three-point game, mid way through the quarter. The Wizards rallied ahead again, but the Nets closed the quarter strong and took an 84-81 lead into the final frame. The score stayed tight through the fourth and the contest went right down to the wire, where Jerome Robinson hit a clutch three-pointer, to put the Wizards up by two, with nine seconds left. They hit two more free throws to seal the deal and snap a three game losing streak.
Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 39 minutes. Rui Hachimura added 17 points and four rebounds, while Davis Bertans chipped in 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Wizards shot 43 percent from the field, including 15-of-39 from long range.
Meanwhile, Caris LeVert led the Nets with 34 points, seven assists, six rebounds and four steals, in 34 minutes. Spencer Dinwiddie added 18 points, six rebounds and three assists, while DeAndre Jordan totaled 16 points and 16 rebounds, in 30 minutes off the bench. The Nets shot 43 percent from the field, including 15-of-39 from long range.
The Nets (26-31) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Friday. The Wizards (21-36) head to Utah to take on the Jazz on Friday.
Hornets Bounce Back, Secure Win Over Knicks
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks, 107-101, at Spectrum Center on Wednesday evening.
The Hornets (20-38) finally reached the 20-win mark with a hard-worked victory over another struggling team, the Knicks (17-41), in front of a 13,152 crowd at Spectrum Center. The Hornets were coming off one of their worst performances of the season Tuesday when they lost by a 39-point margin against the Indiana Pacers, but they put that loss in the rear view and controlled most of the game against the Knicks with relative ease. Charlotte quickly jumped to a 30-27 lead following the first quarter, and they extended the lead with a 26-19 second quarter that gave the Hornets a 10-point lead by half time. The Knicks closed the gap in the second half, however, playing out a 29-29 third quarter and winning the final 12-minute period by four points (26-22). That wasn't enough, though. The Hornets closed the game out effectively and secured a solid win that should boost their morale as the season heads into its final weeks of the regular season.
Terry Rozier led the way for the Hornets with 26 points and four assists, and his backcourt partner, Devonte' Graham, chipped in with 21 points and five dimes despite shooting 7-18 from the field. P.J. Washington and Bismack Biyombo each had 12 points, but the rookie did a good job to fill out the stat sheet since he added five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Miles Bridges notched 10 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Taj Gibson chipped in with 10 points. Bobby Portis had 17 points and Allonzo Tried had 15 points as substitutes, but Mitchell Robinson stole the attention with an impressive effort off the bench. The big man contributed 12 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks.
The Hornets (20-38) finally reached the 20-win mark with a hard-worked victory over another struggling team, the Knicks (17-41), in front of a 13,152 crowd at Spectrum Center. The Hornets were coming off one of their worst performances of the season Tuesday when they lost by a 39-point margin against the Indiana Pacers, but they put that loss in the rear view and controlled most of the game against the Knicks with relative ease. Charlotte quickly jumped to a 30-27 lead following the first quarter, and they extended the lead with a 26-19 second quarter that gave the Hornets a 10-point lead by half time. The Knicks closed the gap in the second half, however, playing out a 29-29 third quarter and winning the final 12-minute period by four points (26-22). That wasn't enough, though. The Hornets closed the game out effectively and secured a solid win that should boost their morale as the season heads into its final weeks of the regular season.
Terry Rozier led the way for the Hornets with 26 points and four assists, and his backcourt partner, Devonte' Graham, chipped in with 21 points and five dimes despite shooting 7-18 from the field. P.J. Washington and Bismack Biyombo each had 12 points, but the rookie did a good job to fill out the stat sheet since he added five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Miles Bridges notched 10 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Taj Gibson chipped in with 10 points. Bobby Portis had 17 points and Allonzo Tried had 15 points as substitutes, but Mitchell Robinson stole the attention with an impressive effort off the bench. The big man contributed 12 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks.
Magic Outscores Hawks, 130-120
The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 130-120, at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.
The Magic (26-32) erased a four-point first-quarter deficit during the second, leading to a 64-64 deadlock at halftime. They kept the hot hand in the third quarter with their most efficient stretch of play, racking up 39 points on their way to building an eight-point lead going into the final period. and Orlando then finished on a 19-13 run over the final 6:48 of regulation after the Hawks (17-43) got as close as 111-107.
Evan Fournier paced the Magic with 28 points, adding five assists, four rebounds and three steals. Aaron Gordon produced 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal. Nikola Vucevic generated a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included three assists and one block. Mo Bamba went for 15 points and 10 boards, while Terrance Ross supplied 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. James Ennis poured in 12 points.
Trae Young overcame a questionable designation due to an illness to rack up 37 points, which he supplemented with 11 assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block. John Collins registered 26 points, seven boards, four assists and two blocks. Cam Reddish managed 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Jeff Teague contributed 12 points, six assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block, while Bruno Fernando drew the start and finished with 10 points, nine boards, one assist and one steal.
The Magic return home and take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, while the Hawks remain home and tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
The Magic (26-32) erased a four-point first-quarter deficit during the second, leading to a 64-64 deadlock at halftime. They kept the hot hand in the third quarter with their most efficient stretch of play, racking up 39 points on their way to building an eight-point lead going into the final period. and Orlando then finished on a 19-13 run over the final 6:48 of regulation after the Hawks (17-43) got as close as 111-107.
Evan Fournier paced the Magic with 28 points, adding five assists, four rebounds and three steals. Aaron Gordon produced 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal. Nikola Vucevic generated a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included three assists and one block. Mo Bamba went for 15 points and 10 boards, while Terrance Ross supplied 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. James Ennis poured in 12 points.
Trae Young overcame a questionable designation due to an illness to rack up 37 points, which he supplemented with 11 assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block. John Collins registered 26 points, seven boards, four assists and two blocks. Cam Reddish managed 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Jeff Teague contributed 12 points, six assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block, while Bruno Fernando drew the start and finished with 10 points, nine boards, one assist and one steal.
The Magic return home and take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, while the Hawks remain home and tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Timberwolves Pull Giant Upset, Secure Road Win Over Heat
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat, 129-126, at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday evening.
The Timberwolves (17-40) moved to 10-19 on the road with this win, while the Heat (36-22) fell to 23-4 at home. Minnesota and Miami delivered a tight game from start to finish, but the Wolves got themselves on top by one after the first 12 minutes of action following a first-quarter score of 29-28. The Heat wouldn't stand pat, however, and they turned things around with a 32-28 second quarter that pushed them up by three at the break. The Timberwolves bounced back in the second half, however, and won both quarters on route to a huge upset. Minnesota won the third quarter by a 38-34 score, so they entered the final 12 minutes of action up by just one point. They would hold on to the result, though, and a 34-32 final quarter sealed the win for good. The Timberwolves shot an impressive 51.6 percent from the field, while the Heat made 52.6 percent of their shots. The biggest difference came on volume shooting from deep, as Minnesota made seven more triples than the Heat.
Star point guard D'Angelo Russell led the way for Minnesota since he ended with 27 points, six assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block. Malik Beasley had another strong showing and delivered 21 points, six rebounds and five dimes. Juan Hernangomez made the most of his start, and posted 17 points with five boards in 31 minutes of action. Jordan McLaughlin notched 13 points and five assists off the bench, while both James Johnson and Kelan Martin added 11 points as substitutes.
Jimmy Butler had 18 points (4-10 FG, 10-11 FT) in his return to Minnesota, but he was the team's third-best scorer. Kendrick Nunn led the way with 24 points and six assists, while Bam Adebayo had another strong effort with 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 33 minutes.
The Timberwolves (17-40) moved to 10-19 on the road with this win, while the Heat (36-22) fell to 23-4 at home. Minnesota and Miami delivered a tight game from start to finish, but the Wolves got themselves on top by one after the first 12 minutes of action following a first-quarter score of 29-28. The Heat wouldn't stand pat, however, and they turned things around with a 32-28 second quarter that pushed them up by three at the break. The Timberwolves bounced back in the second half, however, and won both quarters on route to a huge upset. Minnesota won the third quarter by a 38-34 score, so they entered the final 12 minutes of action up by just one point. They would hold on to the result, though, and a 34-32 final quarter sealed the win for good. The Timberwolves shot an impressive 51.6 percent from the field, while the Heat made 52.6 percent of their shots. The biggest difference came on volume shooting from deep, as Minnesota made seven more triples than the Heat.
Star point guard D'Angelo Russell led the way for Minnesota since he ended with 27 points, six assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block. Malik Beasley had another strong showing and delivered 21 points, six rebounds and five dimes. Juan Hernangomez made the most of his start, and posted 17 points with five boards in 31 minutes of action. Jordan McLaughlin notched 13 points and five assists off the bench, while both James Johnson and Kelan Martin added 11 points as substitutes.
Jimmy Butler had 18 points (4-10 FG, 10-11 FT) in his return to Minnesota, but he was the team's third-best scorer. Kendrick Nunn led the way with 24 points and six assists, while Bam Adebayo had another strong effort with 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 33 minutes.
Rockets Earn Fifth Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 140-112, at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening.
The Rockets got out to a great start at home and took a 35-17 lead after one quarter. The Grizzlies picked up the intensity in the second and managed to score 30 points in the quarter, but the Rockets scored 38, to push their lead to 26, by halftime. The Grizzlies came out with tons of energy in the third and outscored the Rockets 41-38 in the quarter, to cut it to a 23-point game heading into the fourth. The Rockets did not slip in the fourth, as they pushed their lead as high as 35, before settling on the 28-point home win. This marks the fifth straight win for the Rockets and the fourth straight loss for the Grizzlies.
Russell Westbrook led the Rockets with 33 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals, in 34 minutes. James Harden followed up with 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 28 minutes. Austin Rivers added 23 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Rockets shot 56 percent from the field, including 23-of-50 from long range.
Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks was the high-point man for the Grizzlies, with 22 points on 9-of-26 shooting, in 30 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Ja Morant tallied 12 points, nine assists, three rebounds and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 40 percent from the field, including 13-of-39 from long range.
The Grizzlies (28-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Kings on Friday. The Rockets (38-20) take on the Celtics in Boston on Saturday.
The Rockets got out to a great start at home and took a 35-17 lead after one quarter. The Grizzlies picked up the intensity in the second and managed to score 30 points in the quarter, but the Rockets scored 38, to push their lead to 26, by halftime. The Grizzlies came out with tons of energy in the third and outscored the Rockets 41-38 in the quarter, to cut it to a 23-point game heading into the fourth. The Rockets did not slip in the fourth, as they pushed their lead as high as 35, before settling on the 28-point home win. This marks the fifth straight win for the Rockets and the fourth straight loss for the Grizzlies.
Russell Westbrook led the Rockets with 33 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals, in 34 minutes. James Harden followed up with 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 28 minutes. Austin Rivers added 23 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Rockets shot 56 percent from the field, including 23-of-50 from long range.
Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks was the high-point man for the Grizzlies, with 22 points on 9-of-26 shooting, in 30 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Ja Morant tallied 12 points, nine assists, three rebounds and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 40 percent from the field, including 13-of-39 from long range.
The Grizzlies (28-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Kings on Friday. The Rockets (38-20) take on the Celtics in Boston on Saturday.
Mavericks Defeat Spurs, 109-103
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host San Antonio Spurs, 109-103, at AT&T Center on Wednesday.
Dallas got out to a 36-20 lead after the first quarter and that was too much for the Spurs to overcome. In fact, Dallas held the lead for all but a single minute after that first quarter. San Antonio actually grabbed a 93-92 lead with five minutes remaining but the Mavericks finished the game on a 17-10 run to prevail. The key for Dallas was their defense, recording 11 steals and nine blocks. In addition, the Spurs shot just 42 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range.
The Mavericks (36-23) got a triple-double from Luka Doncic, who tallied 26 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Tim Hardaway Jr dropped 17 points to along with two boards. Dorian Finney-Smith accrued 14 points, four rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
The Spurs (24-33) were led by DeMar DeRozan and his 27 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. Lonnie Walker IV accumulated 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Dejounte Murray generated eight points, eight rebounds and two assists. Marco Belinelli led the bench with 14 points and eight rebounds.
On deck for Dallas is a road matchup versus the Miami Heat on Friday. As for San Antonio, they're off until Saturday when they remain home to face the Orlando Magic.
Dallas got out to a 36-20 lead after the first quarter and that was too much for the Spurs to overcome. In fact, Dallas held the lead for all but a single minute after that first quarter. San Antonio actually grabbed a 93-92 lead with five minutes remaining but the Mavericks finished the game on a 17-10 run to prevail. The key for Dallas was their defense, recording 11 steals and nine blocks. In addition, the Spurs shot just 42 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range.
The Mavericks (36-23) got a triple-double from Luka Doncic, who tallied 26 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Tim Hardaway Jr dropped 17 points to along with two boards. Dorian Finney-Smith accrued 14 points, four rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
The Spurs (24-33) were led by DeMar DeRozan and his 27 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. Lonnie Walker IV accumulated 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Dejounte Murray generated eight points, eight rebounds and two assists. Marco Belinelli led the bench with 14 points and eight rebounds.
On deck for Dallas is a road matchup versus the Miami Heat on Friday. As for San Antonio, they're off until Saturday when they remain home to face the Orlando Magic.
Clippers Defeat Suns, 102-92
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 102-92, at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday.
While Phoenix got out to a 29-21 lead after the first quarter, Los Angeles took control with a 33-20 second quarter. In fact, that allowed them to hold the lead for the entirety of the second half, thanks to a 22-17 third quarter as well. Phoenix never got the game within a five-point margin for the final 18 minutes of play. The Clippers held the Suns to just 39 percent from the field and 27 percent from three-point range. In addition, Los Angeles recorded 11 steals while forcing 16 turnovers.
The Clippers (39-19) were led by Kawhi Leonard, who tallied 24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Marcus Morris generated 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. Paul George collected just 11 points, four assists and three steals. Patrick Beverley accrued 11 points, five rebounds and three assists while Reggie Jackson led the bench with 12 points.
The Suns (24-35) were led by Deandre Ayton and his 25 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks. Ricky Rubio collected 18 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals. Devin Booker had 14 points and 10 assists but he and Rubio combined for 11 turnovers. Mikal Bridges accumulated 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with Phoenix playing host to the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles returning home to play the streaking Denver Nuggets.
While Phoenix got out to a 29-21 lead after the first quarter, Los Angeles took control with a 33-20 second quarter. In fact, that allowed them to hold the lead for the entirety of the second half, thanks to a 22-17 third quarter as well. Phoenix never got the game within a five-point margin for the final 18 minutes of play. The Clippers held the Suns to just 39 percent from the field and 27 percent from three-point range. In addition, Los Angeles recorded 11 steals while forcing 16 turnovers.
The Clippers (39-19) were led by Kawhi Leonard, who tallied 24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Marcus Morris generated 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. Paul George collected just 11 points, four assists and three steals. Patrick Beverley accrued 11 points, five rebounds and three assists while Reggie Jackson led the bench with 12 points.
The Suns (24-35) were led by Deandre Ayton and his 25 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks. Ricky Rubio collected 18 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals. Devin Booker had 14 points and 10 assists but he and Rubio combined for 11 turnovers. Mikal Bridges accumulated 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with Phoenix playing host to the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles returning home to play the streaking Denver Nuggets.
Celtics Topples Jazz, 114-103
The Boston Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz, 114-103, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Wednesday night.
The Celtics (41-17) came into the contest with a disadvantage beyond just that of having to play the Jazz (36-23) on the road. Boston was also once again missing Kemba Walker (knee), which made the 23-15 first-quarter lead they established all the more impressive. The second quarter was a polar opposite of the opening period, however, with the two teams combining for 66 points and Utah erasing all but two points from its deficit. Following hotly contested third quarter, the home squad got as close as within eight points with 6:46 remaining, but a 14-8 run by Boston helped them gain enough separation for a double-digit road win.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a 33-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included three assists. Jaylen Brown provided 20 points, six boards, two assists and one block. Marcus Smart registered 17 points, nine assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. Daniel Theis delivered 16 points, seven boards, one assist and one steal. Gordon Hayward managed 12 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Donovan Mitchell paced the Jazz with 37 points, supplementing them with five rebounds and five assists. Mike Conley compiled 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Royce O'Neale totaled 14 points, four boards, one assist and three steals. Rudy Gobert tallied nine points, nine boards, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Jordan Clarkson matched Gobert's scoring and posted four rebounds.
The Celtics head back home for a Saturday night showdown with the Houston Rockets, while the Jazz are home versus the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
The Celtics (41-17) came into the contest with a disadvantage beyond just that of having to play the Jazz (36-23) on the road. Boston was also once again missing Kemba Walker (knee), which made the 23-15 first-quarter lead they established all the more impressive. The second quarter was a polar opposite of the opening period, however, with the two teams combining for 66 points and Utah erasing all but two points from its deficit. Following hotly contested third quarter, the home squad got as close as within eight points with 6:46 remaining, but a 14-8 run by Boston helped them gain enough separation for a double-digit road win.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a 33-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included three assists. Jaylen Brown provided 20 points, six boards, two assists and one block. Marcus Smart registered 17 points, nine assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. Daniel Theis delivered 16 points, seven boards, one assist and one steal. Gordon Hayward managed 12 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Donovan Mitchell paced the Jazz with 37 points, supplementing them with five rebounds and five assists. Mike Conley compiled 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Royce O'Neale totaled 14 points, four boards, one assist and three steals. Rudy Gobert tallied nine points, nine boards, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Jordan Clarkson matched Gobert's scoring and posted four rebounds.
The Celtics head back home for a Saturday night showdown with the Houston Rockets, while the Jazz are home versus the Washington Wizards on Friday night.