(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) runs by Atlanta Hawks’ Dyson Daniels (5) while chasing the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Atlanta Hawks ...

Simmons, who was initially listed as ‘available’ for the Brooklyn Nets’ clash with the Miami Heat and had recently battled a bout of illness, was a late scratch due to lower back soreness. In Atlanta, Dyson Daniels and the undermanned Hawks fell to the lowly Toronto Raptors.

BOSTON (AP) — Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over ... Jaylen Brown had 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum added 23 points after coming into the game listed as questionable with ...

In Denver, Nikola Jokic romped to his 20th triple-double of the season as the Nuggets overpowered the Sacramento Kings 132-123. Serbian star Jokic finished with 35 points, 22 rebounds and 17 assists in a dominant Denver performance.

Australian youngster Dyson Daniels has again showcased his NBA value with a big role in Atlanta's overtime win over defending champions Boston.

BOSTON (AP) Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane ... 11 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum added 23 points after coming into the game listed as ...

BOSTON (AP) — Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over ... Jaylen Brown had 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum added 23 points after coming into the game listed as questionable with ...

Anthony Davis led LA with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves had 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. LeBron James finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Without injured star Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks were no match for the Boston Celtics in the first meeting of last season's NBA Finals teams.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-114 home win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Neither team led by double digits until the Thunder pulled away in the last three minutes.

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Jokic,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games.