nba roundup


Celtics 102, Hawks 90

BOSTON

Kevin Garnett had 17 points and 13 rebounds — one of three Boston players with a double-double — to lead the Celtics to their 12th straight win. Paul Pierce had 15 points and 10 assists and Glen “Big Baby” Davis had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ray Allen scored 18 points and Nate Robinson had 14 for the Celtics (21-4). Marvin Williams had a season-best 26 points and Jeff Teague scored 18 for the Hawks. Boston point guard Rajon Rondo missed the game after spraining his left ankle in Wednesday’s win at New York. He’s expected to be sidelined at least a week.

Nets 97, Wizards 89

NEWARK, N.J.

Devin Harris had 29 points and nine assists and Brook Lopez added 18 points to help the Nets snap an eight-game losing streak. The loss was the 13th straight on the road this season for the Wizards (6-18).

Associated Press