NBA roundup: 46-point first quarter sends Celtics past Net

The Boston Celtics didn't do much wrong in the opening quarter and breezed to a 139-96 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.

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Boston was 18-for-29 from the field (62.1 percent) in the opening frame and led 46-16 after 12 minutes.

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It was the largest lead the Celtics have had after the first quarter in franchise history.

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The Celtics made 8 of 11 3-pointers in the period -- including their first seven attempts -- and outrebounded Brooklyn 20-6.

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The 2018-19 Golden State Warriors hold the NBA record for most points in a first quarter (51).

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Boston's Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 31 points, and Jaylen Brown added 26 points. Kyrie Irving had 20 points

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four rebounds and four assists for the Nets, who have lost their past 10 games against Boston (including the postseason).

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76ers 105, Magic 94

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Joel Embiid had 28 points and 11 rebounds,

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