ROZIER, CELTICS TOP CAVALIERS

BOSTON» Terry Rozier scored 20 points in 20 minutes, stealing the spotlight from LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas in a rematch of the Eastern Conference finals and leading the Celtics to a 102-88 victory over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

Rozier scored the last eight Boston points of the first quarter to give the Celtics an 11-point lead, and had another eight in a row midway through the fourth when they expanded the lead to 21. Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum had 15 points apiece, and Irving and Al Horford each had 11 points and nine rebounds to help Boston to its fourth straight win.

James had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Tristan Thompson had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which lost for the fourth time in five games. Playing on back-toback nights — the Celtics had been preparing for them since New Year’s Eve — Cleveland shot 34.8 percent.

Thomas made his first appearance at the new Boston Garden since the trade, but he did not play.

WEDNESDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Spencer Dinwiddie made the go-ahead jumper with 9.7 seconds left and tied his career high with 26 points, leading the Nets to a 98-97 victory over the Timberwolves. … Joel Embiid shook off a sprained right hand that nearly kept him out of the lineup to score 21 points, grab 11 rebounds and lead the 76ers toa 112-106 win over the Spurs. The Sixers snapped a 12-game losing streak to the Spurs. … Gerald Green scored 27 points, Clint Capela had 21 points and eight rebounds and the Rockets got by without NBA scoring leader James Harden, routing the Magic 116-98. Harden was sidelined by a strained left hamstring. … Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points, including a big layup with 39 seconds left, and Goran Dragic added 24 as the Heat held off the Pistons 111-104. … Bradley Beal scored 27 points, John Wall added 25 with nine assists and the Wizards beat the Knicks 121-103. … Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Khris Middleton added 27 points and the Bucks pulled away for a 122101 win over the Pacers .…DeMar DeRozan had 35 points, Delon Wright set career highs with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Raptors beat the Bulls 124-115. …Stephen Curry hit a long 3-pointer with three seconds to play, sending the Warriors to a 125-122 victory over the Mavericks. Curry finished with 32 points as Golden State’s “Big Four” combined for 100 points. … Anthony Davis had 29 points and 15 rebounds, and the

Pelicans beat the Jazz 108-98.