NBA Roundup: Celtics Reserves Shine, Pistons Secure Top Seed, Raptors Clinch Playoff Berth
The Boston Celtics' reserves defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108, with Baylor Scheierman scoring a career-high 30 points and Luka Garza adding 27. The Magic will now face Philadelphia in a road play-in tournament game. The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 130-117, with Nae'Qwan Tomlin scoring a career-high 26 points. The Pistons secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference by defeating the Pacers 133-121, with Paul Reed and Tobias Harris leading the way. The Heat defeated the Hawks 143-117, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. scoring 26 points off the bench. The Hornets beat the Knicks 110-96, clinching the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 126-106, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 21 points. The Raptors clinched their first playoff berth in four seasons by beating the Nets 136-101. The Mavericks beat the Bulls 149-128, with Ryan Nembhard breaking the club rookie record with 23 assists. The Rockets routed the Grizzlies 132-101, with Clint Capela leading the way with 23 points and 13 rebounds. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 132-126, resting most of their regulars for the playoffs. The Suns beat the Thunder 135-103, with Jamaree Bouyea scoring a career-high 27 points. The Nuggets secured the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference by beating the Spurs 128-118. The Lakers defeated the Jazz 131-107, with LeBron James leading the way in the first half. The Clippers beat the Warriors 115-110, setting up a rematch in the play-in tournament. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 122-110, securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference.