Celtics Stay Hot 🔥

12/08/2022 Celtics Stay Hot 🔥

By: Jeff Yoder

Celtics Outshine Suns (125-98) in Battle of Top East & West Teams

A busy Wednesday in the NBA concluded out west with the top two teams in each conference, but it was anything but a close game. The Celtics rocked the Suns by 27 in Chris Paul’s return, but they led by as many as 45 in a game that was never in doubt. Boston got 25 points each from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum en route to their third straight win. They’re now a league-best 21-5 after winning eight of their last nine as the Suns fell to 16-9 with their third loss in the last four outings. In the NBA early-season standings, it’s the Celtics at No. 1 and then everyone else.

 

Watch: Celtics def. Suns (125-98)

 

NBA Scoreboard

Pelicans def. Pistons (104-98)

Timberwolves def. Pacers (121-115)

Bucks def. Kings (126-113)

Grizzlies def. Thunder (123-102)

Bulls def. Wizards (115-111)

Raptors def. Lakers (126-113)

Nets def. Hornets (122-116)

Magic def. Clippers (116-111, OT)

Warriors def. Jazz (122-119)

 

Top Performers

G. Antetokounmpo (MIL): 35 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists

J. Poole (GSW): 35 points, 8 assists

J. Randle (NYK): 34 points, 17 rebounds

K. Irving (BKN): 33 points, 9 assists, 4 blocks

Z. Williamson (NOP): 29 points, 10 rebounds

J. Morant (MEM): 26 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists

 

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