NBA roundup: Celtics vs Magic, 14-0 home record

Jaylen Brown's 31-point night helps Boston win 14th straight home game, while Phoenix, New Orleans, Milwaukee, and Golden State also win.

The Boston Celtics continued their winning streak with a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking their 14th consecutive home win of the season. This achievement puts them in the same league as the 1957-58 Celtics, who won 18 straight home games. Jaylen Brown was the star of the game, scoring 31 points, with 17 of those coming in the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis also contributed to the win with 23 points and 15 points, respectively.

In another game, the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Washington Wizards 112-108. Devin Booker's 27 points, including 11 in the final period, were instrumental in the Suns' comeback. The Suns' defense also played a crucial role, holding the Wizards to just 7-of-27 shooting in the fourth quarter.

The New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for 3-pointers in their 146-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 29 points, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points. The Spurs, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the Pelicans, falling for the 19th time in their past 20 games.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Houston Rockets 128-119, with Damian Lillard leading the Bucks with 39 points and 11 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton also made significant contributions to the Bucks' win.

Finally, the Golden State Warriors secured a 118-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with Klay Thompson scoring 28 points and Andrew Wiggins adding 25 points off the bench. Stephen Curry, however, struggled in the game, scoring just seven points and missing all eight of his 3-point attempts. Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 30 and 24 points, respectively.

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