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Boston continues to be unfazed in the NBA. The Celtics won 106-122 at Charlotte on Saturday night, their sixth win in a row. Jayson Tatum changed the game image after the break. He scored 17 of his 33 points in the third quarter. Tatum added 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
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The proud leader in the Eastern Conference could also count on Malcolm Brogdon (30 pts) and Marcus Smart (13 pts and 12 assists). Jaylen Brown was missing with an adductor injury. For the Hornets, the red lantern in the east, LaMelo Ball’s 31 points were not enough.
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Boston’s major rival Milwaukee lost 111-95 to Miami earlier in the day, their second loss to the Heat in as many days. The Bucks are still missing their knee-injured star player Giannis Antetokounmpo and it made itself felt. Gabe Vincent (27 pts) was decisive, just like 48 hours earlier. Bam Adebayo (20 pts and 13 rebounds) and Victor Oladipo (20 pts) also contributed. Miami climbs to seventh place in the east with the third win in a row, Milwaukee is third.
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Number four Philadelphia took the full spoils at the last minute at Utah (117-118), thanks to a strong playing James Harden (31 pts and 11 assists) and Joel Embiid (30 pts). Cleveland, in turn, lost to Minnesota (110-102). Anthony Edwards (26 pts) led his troops. The Wolves are sixth in the west.
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Memphis continues to lead the Western Conference after a 112-130 victory against Indiana. Yes Morant (23 pts) made the jaws drop with a very spectacular dunk. Together with Desmond Bane (25 points), he led the Grizzlies to a ninth consecutive victory.
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Finally, Luka Doncic had a bad night with Dallas. The Mavericks lost to Portland 136-119 and the Slovenian came to only 15 points. Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 36 points and 10 assists.
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