Nba Basketball: Boston returns to victory, LeBron James leads Lakers

Milan, Dec 22 (LaPresse) – Twelve games were played on the NBA night, with the defending champions Boston Celtics overwhelming the Chicago Bulls 123-98, Jayson Tatum scoring a triple double with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the Sacramento Kings 103-99 thanks to the 32 points of an eternal LeBron James, the yellow-violet star will turn 40 in a few days. The usual Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors with 31 points in their 113-103 win over the Minnesota TWolves. In the Detroit Pistons' 133-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns, Simone Fontecchio scored 10 points in 15 minutes. These are the other results: Orlando Magic-Miami Heat 121-114, Atlanta Hawks-Memphis Grizzlies 112-128, Brooklyn Nets-Utah Jazz 94-105, New Orleans Pelicans-New York Knicks 93-104, Milwaukee Bucks-Washington Wizards 112-101, Cleveland Cavaliers-Philadelphia 76ers 126-99, San Antonio Spurs-Portland Trail Blazers 114-94, Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Clippers 113-97.