The Celtics prevailed over the Nets at home on Monday, 116-95. Kyrie Irving returned to the Celtics lineup, leading the team with 17 points among a Boston contingent of eight players in double digits.
Also on Monday night, college football’s National Championship was won by Clemson over Alabama. The Tigers, who won 44-16, gave Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban his worst loss since he was with the Miami Dolphins
Clemson dealt Nick Saban his first loss by 21+ points since Week 15 of 2006 when the Dolphins lost to the Bills, 21-0.