The Boston Celtics crushed the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Friday, while the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference were secured. (More Sports News)
The Celtics were too good for the Raptors 122-100 after another even team performance at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Jaylen Brown scored 20 points, with Boston seeing seven players in double-digits for points.
Jayson Tatum (18 points) and Kemba Walker (17) were among them as the Celtics improved to 46-23.
Toronto struggled in defeat, with Fred VanVleet going four-of-14 from the field for his 13 points.
The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic clinched playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
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The Nets were too good for the Sacramento Kings 119-106, while Orlando lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, but secured their spot after the Washington Wizards' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Harris, Embiid lift 76ers as Holiday shines
Tobias Harris (23 points and 15 rebounds) and Joel Embiid (23 points and 13 rebounds) saw the 76ers to their 108-101 win over Orlando.
Jrue Holiday went 11-of-16 from the field for 28 points in the Pelicans' 118-107 victory against the Wizards.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 119-111 thanks to 24 points from Derrick White.
Gilgeous-Alexander wayward
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went three-of-13 from the field as the Oklahoma City Thunder were well beaten by the Memphis Grizzlies 121-92.
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Brilliant Brown pass
Brown delivered a wonderful pass to Gordon Hayward in the Celtics' win.
Friday's results
San Antonio Spurs 119-111 Utah Jazz
Memphis Grizzlies 121-92 Oklahoma City Thunder
Brooklyn Nets 119-106 Sacramento Kings
Philadelphia 76ers 108-101 Orlando Magic
New Orleans Pelicans 118-107 Washington Wizards
Boston Celtics 122-100 Toronto Raptors
Lakers face Pacers
The Los Angeles Lakers (51-17) will be aiming to bounce back from back-to-back losses when they face the Indiana Pacers (42-27) on Saturday.
