Boston (47-23) maintained its 1.5-game lead over the New York Knicks (46-25) for the No. 2 spot in the East with 12 regular season games remaining. However, the Knicks’ comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets Friday carried some extra meaning beyond just another win in the standings.

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Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an “extended” period of time according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The All-Star left Tuesday’s win over the Wizards with what was termed as “back spasms” after diving for a loose ball early in the first quarter.

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Hason Ward scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lift the Maine Celtics to a 114-104 win over the Long Island Nets in an NBA G League game on Thursday in Uniondale, New York. Maine improves to 16-18 and keeps its playoff hopes alive.

The Boston Celtics were put to the test by the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. But, despite trailing by as many as 7 points in the fourth quarter, the Celtics were able to overcome their wounded opponent during a 117-112 win at FedExForum.