Celtics, Thunder keep streaks alive, as Lakers shoot down Rockets

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.

Horford, 38, led the Celtics' scoring with 26 points off the bench.

Jayson Tatum added 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Celtics defense stymied the Grizzlies in the second half to complete a perfect 6-0 road trip — the longest unbeaten road swing in the club's history.