Celtics recover after blowing a big lead

BOSTON 114 INDIANA 111

Marcus Smart’s leaning bank shot in the final minute gave the Boston Celtics the lead after they blew a 19-point advantage and held on for a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.

Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and Gordon Hayward had 27 to help the Celtics clinch a playoff spot for a sixth consecutive season.

T.J. Warren, who finished with 22 points, made a three-point basket to complete Indiana’s rally and tie the score 104-104 with three minutes to play.

Domantas Sabonis put the Pacers ahead 107-104 with a basket and a free throw. He finished with 28 points.

at Houston 117, Minnesota 111: The Rockets trailed for much of the early going but used a big run in the third quarter to take the lead and hold on to end a skid at four games. James Harden had 37 points for the Rockets. D’Angelo Russell had 28 points to lead the Timberwolves, who lost their third game in a row.

at San Antonio 119, Dallas 109:

LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and the Spurs withstood Luka Doncic’s 38 points to move four games behind Memphis for the eighth seed in their bid to earn an NBA-record 23rd consecutive playoff appearance.

Orlando 120, at Memphis 115: Terrence Ross scored 24 points and the Magic prevailed after the Grizzlies tied the score 112-112 with about two minutes to play. Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 16 rebounds for Memphis.

at Chicago 108, Cleveland 103:

Coby White scored 20 points to help offset nine turnovers in his first NBA start and help lift the Bulls. It was White’s ninth consecutive game with at least 19 points.

at Portland 121, Phoenix 105:

Damian Lillard had 25 points, including a three-point basket that put the Trail Blazers ahead 119-101 with 1 minute 37 seconds to play and sealed the victory. The Suns were led by Devin Booker with 29 points.

at Washington 122, New York 115:

Bradley Beal overcame a slow start and finished with 40 points to lead the Wizards. Bobby Portis and Frank Ntilikina each had 20 points for the Knicks, who blew an 18point advantage in the third quarter.

Clippers 131, at Golden State 107

Brooklyn 104, at Lakers 102