Jimmy Butler carries Miami, Portland wakes up against Chicago

Despite Jayson Tatum (34 points), Boston lost to Atlanta (99-110) and remains stuck in the soft underbelly of the Eastern Conference, like its evening opponent. Detroit beat Indiana (97-89) which continues to disappoint following the hope born of the return of Rick Carlisle on the bench. The Pacers are 13th in the East. Rolled by Golden State 24 hours earlier, Brooklyn reacted by dominating Cleveland (109-99), carried by James Harden (27 points). Finally, Minnesota won once morest Sacramento (107-97).