One former University of Tennessee basketball competed in the NBA Saturday. One was inactive and another did not play due a coach’s decision.
In Boston, Josh Richardson scored 27 points to lead the Celtics past New York, 114-107, at TD Garden. He also had five rebounds, four assists and three steals against the Knicks.
Richardson, who played 32 minutes in the contest, was 9-for-14 from the floor, 5-for-7 from beyond the 3-point and 4-for-5 from the free throw line.
Grant Williams was inactive for Boston as he remains in health and safety protocols.
In Oklahoma City, the Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-103, at Paycom Center.
Rookie Keon Johnson did not play due to a coach’s decision.
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