In a thrilling basketball showdown, Jayson Tatum’s outstanding performance of 32 points and 11 rebounds led the Boston Celtics to a 124-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. This win solidified the Celtics’ position as the last unbeaten team in the NBA, with a 5-0 record, securing their place atop the Eastern Conference.

Jaylen Brown also made a significant contribution with 23 points, and Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points to the Celtics’ impressive tally. Tatum, at the age of 25, became the youngest player in Celtics history to reach 10,000 career points, a milestone he described as “special” and “cool.” The Celtics also welcomed former Milwaukee guard Jrue Holiday, who contributed 18 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds to the victory.

The Celtics’ success was met with enthusiasm, with Tatum expressing his love for the team and their competitive spirit, saying, “I love this team. We’re having fun. We’re playing hard. We’re competing.”

The Philadelphia 76ers closely followed the Celtics, with a 4-1 record, as Joel Embiid’s 26 points and 11 rebounds led them to a 112-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Kelly Oubre added 25 points, Tobias Harris had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey delivered an impressive performance with 22 points and 10 assists on his 23rd birthday. Maxey, filling in for veteran James Harden, highlighted the trust he has received from the coach and his teammates.

In another notable game, Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.

The defending champion Denver Nuggets took the lead in the Western Conference with a 6-1 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls 123-101. Nikola Jokic’s 28 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists were instrumental in the victory, along with strong performances from Michael Porter and Aaron Gordon.

In other games, the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 123-95 victory over the Utah Jazz, and the Houston Rockets secured a 107-89 win against the Sacramento Kings. The Charlotte Hornets narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-124, with Mark Williams and Gordon Hayward as their top scorers. The Atlanta Hawks outplayed the New Orleans Pelicans 123-105, despite Zion Williamson’s game-high 25 point