NBA Scores: Celtics defeat Sixers as Kings overcome Lakers

Salahudeen SulaymanNovember 16, 2023

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Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Boston Celtics picked up a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to improve to 9-2 for the season. Jayson Tatum led the scoring for the Celtics with 29 points and eight rebounds, and Derrick White scored 27 points. Joel Embiid scored 20 points for the Sixers in their defeat.

Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-110 to improve their record this season to 6-4 in the NBA. Domantas Sabonis led the scoring for his side with 29 points and 16 rebounds, and Kevin Huerter recorded 28 points. LeBron James finished with 28 points, ten rebounds and 11 assists.

The Dallas Mavericks picked up a 130-117 win over the Washington Wizards to take their record to 9-3 this season. Tim Hardaway Jr scored 31 points and Luka Doncic finished with 26 points and ten assists. Kyle Kuzma scored 22 points for the Wizards.

Phoenix Suns defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-115 in the NBA on Wednesday. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker scored 31 points apiece for the Suns, and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points for the Timberwolves.

Milwaukee Bucks claimed a 128-112 win over the Toronto Raptors in their NBA clash. Damian Lillard scored 37 points and 13 assists for the Bucks, and Malik Beasley scored 30 points. Scottie Barnes scored 29 points for the Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a 109-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. Donovan Mitchell led the scoring with 34 points and Evan Mobley contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds in the game. Jerami Grant led the scoring for Portland with 17 points.

Orlando Magic claimed a narrow 96-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Paolo Banchero led the scoring for the Magic with 17 points, and Cole Anthony scored 16 points in the game. Zach LaVine scored 19 points for the Bulls.

New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 116-114 to pick up their sixth win of the season. Julius Randle recorded 29 points and ten rebounds, and Jalen Brunson finished with 24 points. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 28 points for the Hawks in the game.