Nets edge Sonics, Boston beats Lakers

Behind another big game from RJ, the Nets edged the Sonics 98-93. Jefferson scored 30 points in a game where no other player scored at least 20, while Vince added 15 off the bench, to lead the Nets. The Celtics-Lakers rivalry seems renewed, and Boston came out on top this time with a 107-94 victory over the Lakers. Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 11 boards, while Kendrick Perkins added 21 and 9 for the Celtics. Paul Pierce also had 20 points and 9 assists for the team.