WASHINGTON, United States -- The Boston Celtics clinched the NBA's best record this season and a home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with a 135-100 blowout over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
"But you're going to have to win some games on the road regardless in the playoffs to do what you want to do." Minnesota grabbed a share of the Western Conference lead alongside defending champion Denver with a 133-85 rout of visiting Toronto, stretching the Raptors' losing streak to 15 games. Lillard was out with a groin strain while Middleton has a left ankle injury and Beverley had a right ankle sprain.Anthony Davis scored 35 points and grabbed 18 rebounds while LeBron James added 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 125-120 victory at Washington.
De'Andre Hunter had 26 points while Dejounte Murray added 24 for the Hawks, who joined Chicago in clinching an East play-in berth and eliminated Brooklyn from playoff contention.