NBA roundup: Boston Celtics take care of Orlando Magic to improve to 14-0 at home

In a 114-97 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday, Jaylen Brown heated up late to cap off a 31-point outburst, and the Boston Celtics kept pushing closer to history.

Boston secured their first 14 home victories of the season, marking only the second time in franchise history this achievement has been reached. The 1957-58 Celtics had the best start at home, going 18-0.

In the recent game, Jaylen Brown scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, finishing with a 12-for-20 field goal performance. Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points and eight rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis added 15 points and 10 boards for Boston.

Orlando faced their second defeat in three days against Boston, with Paolo Banchero scoring a game-high 36 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The Celtics had previously beaten the Magic 128-111 on Friday.

In another matchup, the Phoenix Suns overcame a 16-point deficit against the Washington Wizards, winning 112-108. Devin Booker scored 27 points, with 11 coming in the final period, leading Phoenix's fourth-quarter surge. Kevin Durant had a game-high 28 points, and Daniel Gafford had a career night for the Wizards with 26 points and 17 rebounds.

The New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record with 22 three-pointers in their 146-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. CJ McCollum scored 29 points, Brandon Ingram added 26, and Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks.

Damian Lillard's 39 points and 11 assists propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-119 win against the Houston Rockets. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 26 points and 17 rebounds. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 22 points, and Alperen Sengun had 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114, with Klay Thompson scoring 28 points and Andrew Wiggins adding 25 off the bench. Stephen Curry's streak of 268 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer came to an end as he scored seven points and missed all eight of his three-point attempts. Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 30 points, and Anfernee Simons contributed 24 points.