The Celtics beat the Suns 125-98 on Thursday. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each contributed a team-high 25 points in a dominant team performance.
The Bruins were also dominant on Thursday, defeating the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche 4-0. Taylor Hall contributed two goals and an assist as Boston improved its record to 21-3-1.
In baseball, the Red Sox reportedly agreed to multiple free agent signings on Wednesday, but also saw longtime shortstop Xander Bogaerts reach an 11-year deal with the Padres worth $280 million according to multiple reports.