The NBA champion Boston Celtics and Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City continued their march to the playoffs on Saturday as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday. The Miami Heat climbed to ninth -- ahead of the Bulls -- with a fifth straight victory,

Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday.The Miami Heat climbed to ninth -- ahead of the Bulls -- with a fifth straight victory,

Luka Doncic has 20 points and nine assists and Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent each add 20 points and make six 3-pointers as the Lakers hand Houston its second loss in the past 14 games,

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent scored 20 points apiece and LeBron James hit late free throws to push the Lakers past the Rockets.

Before the third quarter began, only two officials, Tony Brothers and Mark Lindsay, were able to return to the TNT broadcast game. The third, Matt Kallio, was unable to return after suffering an apparent injury. The NBA announced that the game would continue with just two officials.

Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown was sidelined for the game against Memphis, but the Celtics still had five players in double figures, led by Al Horford's 26 points off the bench. This road trip for Boston was not only impressive,