NBA Day: The Celtics reel off their ninth straight win and battle the Sixers for the top of the East

Good day of the best basketball in the world where the individual brilliance was provided by Anthony Edwards, who scored 44 points for the Wolves.

boston and philadelphia they achieved decisive victory, against Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings respectively, and they chained victories that placed them as leaders of Eastern Conference of nba. The Celtics they don’t exist Jason Tatum and the Sixers they don’t need it Joel Embiid or James Harden.

Anthony Edwards shine on Minnesota Timberwolves scored 44 points for the win over the Houston Rockets.

Toronto Raptors 104-106 Boston Celtics

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto

• Pascal SiakamRaptors: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists
• Jaylen BrownCeltics: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists

Sacramento Kings 127-129 Philadelphia 76ers

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento

• De’Aaron FoxKings: 31 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists
• Tyrese MaxeySixers: 32 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists

Phoenix Suns 112-107 Indiana Pacers

Footprint Center, Phoenix

• josh okogieSuns: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
• Buddy HieldPacers: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists

Washington Wizards 138-118 Orlando Magic

Capital One Center, Washington

• kyle kuzmaWizards: 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
• markelle fultzMagic: 23 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists

Atlanta Hawks 118-122 Charlotte Hornets

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

• bring a childHawks: 25 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists
• Terry RozierHornets: 34 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists

Cleveland Cavaliers 114-102 Milwaukee Bucks

Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland

• Evan MobleyCavs: 38 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
• jrue vacationBucks: 28 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists

Minnesota Timberwolves 113-104 Houston Rockets

Target Center, Minneapolis

• Anthony EdwardsWolves: 44 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
• Alperen SengunRockets: 19 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists

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