- BostonGlobe.com
Jaylen Brown was a one-man show, and other observations from the Celtics' victory over the Lakers
As Jaylen Brown pummeled the Lakers with one shot after another, it looked as if the only thing that could keep him from a 40-point night was the lopsided score that would turn him into a spectator for most of the fourth quarter. The Celtics led by 27 points with eight minutes left, Boston’s other starters were mostly on the sidelines reveling in what would ultimately become their fifth win in a row.
- Cosmo
Why KUWTK fans are being shady about Tristan Thompson
They weren't happy with last night's episode
- The Sacramento Bee
NBA power rankings: Suns, Jazz vie for No. 1; Clippers, Hawks, Celtics, Warriors moving up
Philadelphia 76ers (38-17) Previous ranking: 4 The 76ers have won three in a row after taking a couple of losses to the Grizzlies and Pelicans, including quality wins over the Mavericks and Nets. Joel Embiid had 39 points and 13 rebounds in a 123-117 victory over the Nets. The 76ers will need another big game from him against the Clippers on Friday night.
NBA Atlantic Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 17 | .691 | 0.0 | |
| 37 | 18 | .673 | 1.0 | |
| 30 | 26 | .536 | 8.5 | |
| 29 | 27 | .518 | 9.5 | |
| 22 | 34 | .393 | 16.5 |
