Boston Celtics outscore the Sacramento Kings for their ninth win in 10 games
Avery Bradley scored 25 points, Isaiah Thomas had 22 and the Boston Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings, 128-119, on Sunday in Boston for their ninth victory in 10 games.
Jared Sullinger matched his season high with 21 points and reserve Tyler Zeller had a season-high 17 with seven rebounds for Boston, which committed a season-high 24 turnovers but shot 56% from the field.
DeMarcus Cousins scored 31 points for the Kings, who have lost seven of eight.
Denver 101, at New York 96: Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay scored nine of his 15 points during a decisive fourth-quarter run, and the Nuggets handed the fading Knicks their fifth consecutive loss and ninth in 10 games.
at Orlando 96, Atlanta 94: Nikola Vucevic hit an 18-footer at the buzzer to give the Magic the victory. Vucevic led Orlando with 22 points. Jeff Teague scored 24 for the Hawks.
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