Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) Credit: John Amis

Atlanta — Aron Baynes scored a season-high 16 points, Jayson Tatum added 14 and the Boston Celtics snapped a three-game skid with a 114-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Boston, which had lost seven of 10, used a 45-point first quarter to put it out of reach early. Coming off their worst performance of the season in a home loss to the 4-14 New York Knicks, the Celtics led by 13 in the first when Kyrie Irving hit a dazzling fade-away 3.

The lead swelled to 29 midway through the second after Terry Rozier dunked and hit a 3. It was Boston’s 10th trey, nine more than Atlanta had at that point. The rebuilding Hawks were 1 for 17 beyond the arc before Alex Len’s 3 late in the second.

Atlanta began the night with the NBA’s second-worst record and dropped to 3-16 with its 10th straight loss. Jeremy Lin finished with 19 points, and Len added 17 in reserve roles.

Boston had a sloppy close to the second quarter with no field goals in the last 6:19 yet led by 16 at halftime. Tatum’s 3, Brown’s putback, Tatum’s putback dunk and Baynes’ hook shot pushed the lead back to 29 midway through the third.

Atlanta went on a 16-2 run to close within 15 late in the third before Gordon Hayward hit a baseline jumper, and Smart stole the ball from John Collins and fed Semi Ojeleye for a lay-in.

Hayward opened the fourth by taking Daniel Theis’ bounce pass and dunking for another 20-point lead. Theis followed with a 3 and Robert Williams III hit a reverse layup to finish off the Hawks with 10 minutes remaining.

None of Boston’s starters played over 24 minutes. Irving scored 11 of his 13 points in the first. Hayward added 11 points.

Notes: Celtics F Al Horford had a sore left knee and missed his first game of the season. Marcus Morris took his spot in the lineup, making his first start since last season, and finished with eight points.

Cavaliers 121, Sixers 112

Philadelphia — Jordan Clarkson scored 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Rodney Hood had 25 point and Cleveland stunned Philadelphia, snapping the 76ers’ perfect home record.

Philadelphia entered as the NBA’s lone undefeated team at home at 10-0, while the Cavaliers were 0-8 on the road with the worst overall record in the league at 2-14.

Raptors 125, Wizards 107

Toronto — Kawhi Leonard had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Kyle Lowry scored 15 points and the Raptors won their fourth straight game.

OG Anunoby scored 15 points and Fred VanVleet had 13 as Toronto posted its third straight win over the Wizards and improved its NBA-leading record to 16-4.

Pistons 116, Rockets 111 (ot)

Detroit — Reggie Jackson scored 19 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as Detroit beat Houston.

Blake Griffin scored 28 points and Andre Drummond had 23 points and 20 rebounds for Detroit, which has won five of seven.

Clippers 112 Grizzlies 107 (ot)

Los Angeles — Danilo Gallinari hit three free throws with 3 seconds left to tie it in regulation and finished with 20 points, Montrezl Harrell had 22 points and Los Angeles beat Memphis to end the Grizzlies’ five-game winning streak.

Timberwolves 112, Nets 102

New York — Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Minnesota beat Brooklyn. Rose was 11 for 17 from the field, helping Minnesota get back on track after dropping two in a row.

Heat 103, Bulls 96

Chicago — Josh Richardson scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and Hassan Whiteside had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Miami beat Chicago.

Bam Adebayo added 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the Heat held on after nearly squandering a 26-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Spurs 111, Pacers 100

Indianapolis — LaMarcus Aldridge had 33 points and 14 rebounds to lead San Antonio over Indiana. DeMar DeRozan had 16 points and six assists and Patty Mills added 15 points off the bench for the Spurs.

Thunder 109, Hornets 104

Oklahoma City — Russell Westbrook had 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists and the Oklahoma City held off a late rally by Charlotte.

Dennis Schroder — paired with Westbrook in the starting lineup for the first time this season — scored 23 points.

Knicks 114, Pelicans 109

New York — Emmanuel Mudiay scored a season-high 27 points, rookie Alonzo Trier had a career-high 25, and New York rallied in the fourth quarter.

Trier made two free throws to put the Knicks ahead 104-103, and they held on to win consecutive games for the first time this season.