NBA Recap: Celtics defeat Pacers as Bucks, 76ers lose

Boston Celtics improved to 28-7 in the NBA this season following a 118-101 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Jayson Tatum led the scoring with 38 points and 13 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in the game. Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points for the Pacers in the game.

Houston Rockets picked up a 112-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to claim an 18th win of the NBA season. Alperen Sengun scored 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets, and Jabari Smith Jr finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Giannis Anterokounmpo scored 48 points and 17 rebounds for the Bucks.

Utah Jazz claimed a 120-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in their NBA clash to improve to 17-20. Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points and 13 rebounds, and Colin Sexton scored 22 points and 10 assists. Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points for the 76ers in the game.

Golden State Warriors picked up a 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons to improve to 17-18. Steph Curry scored 26 points for the Warriors and Klay Thompson added 19 points in the game. Cade Cunningham scored 30 points for the Pistons in the game.

Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors 135-130 to improve to 21-13 in the NBA this season. Domantas Sabonis recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, and De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points in the game. Immanuel Quickley scored 20 points for the Raptors in the game.

New York Knicks picked up a 121-105 win over the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Julius Candle scored 39 points and Jalen Brunson scored 33 points for the Knicks. Kyle Kuzma scored 27 points for the Wizards as they lost.