The best Celtics of the NBA season overwhelmed Brooklyn, while Golden State was overtaken by the Clippers, despite Stephen Curry's 41 points.
Lots of show in the 13 games played in the American basketball championship, with the Warriors squandering a 15-point lead and losing at home to the Los Angeles quintet (125-130).
Entertainment in Boston where the Celtics, thanks to 27 points from Derrick White and 20 from Jayson Tatum, overwhelm the Nets 136-86, the fifth largest victory in the club's history.
And it is the sixth success in a row, and also the 100th career triumph of coach Joe Mazzulla in two seasons at the helm of the Celtics: "It's something to be proud of, to be grateful for."
The Dallas Mavericks also extended their winning streak to six games, beating San Antonio 116-93.
Kyrie Irving scored 34 points, with nine rebounds and seven assists while NBA leading scorer Luka Doncic added 27 points for the Mavs.
Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and nine rebounds for the Spurs.
Even without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Jazz with a score of 138-122.
There are two driving forces for the Californians, Anthony Davis (37 points) and Hachimura (36 points).
High-tension match in Phoenix: Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks come into contact in the tunnel of the arena, with the former allegedly throwing a punch at the Suns' opponent, then Booker is sent off for a double technical after just five minutes.
In the end Phoenix wins 116-100, consolidating fifth place in the West, with 25 points from Kevin Durant.
Simone Fontecchio's 18 points are not enough for the Pistons.
Successes for Indiana at the home of the Toronto Raptors (125 - 127), Cleveland beats Chicago 108-105, Sacramento celebrates in Denver (98-102), Memphis wins over Houston 121-113, defeat for Washington in Orleans (133-126 ), victories of the Hornets over Atlanta 122-99 and of Miami in Philadelphia (104-109).
Celebration for the Orlando Magic over New York (118-100), starring Paolo Banchero who finished with 36 points and legitimized his call-up for the All-Star Game.
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