The Boston Celtics reclaimed the top spot in the NBA Eastern Conference after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night, in a highly anticipated reunion between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Paul George led Boston with 36 points, including six three-pointers, as the Celtics extended their winning streak to four games. Tatum added 21 points, while Brown managed 13 in his first meeting with Boston since being traded to Philadelphia during the offseason.
The 76ers mounted a fightback in the third quarter, but Boston responded to maintain control and secure a convincing victory. The result lifted the Celtics to a 9-2 record, moving them ahead of Philadelphia, who dropped to 9-3.
Meanwhile, defending champions New York Knicks recorded a dominant 117-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson scored 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and 16 rebounds to help New York secure its fourth consecutive win.
The Knicks established control with a strong second quarter, outscoring Milwaukee 32-13 to take a 58-34 lead at halftime. They then responded to a third-quarter rally from the Bucks to seal the 32-point victory.
The win improved New York’s record to 6-4, while Milwaukee suffered its seventh consecutive defeat, falling to 1-10.
