The Celtics won their 18th straight game on Sunday night, moving them a step closer to history as they continue their dominant start to the season.

- Atlanta 85, Detroit 78

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +9.9, Pistons -9.9

The Hawks (16-10) held on against the Pistons (14-10) on Sunday after an important 30-16 second quarter edge. Mike Bibby led with 27 points and 5 assists; Joe Johnson tallied 19 points, 7 dimes, and 5 rebounds; and Al Horford added 11 points and 11 boards in the win. Atlanta outrebounded Detroit by six and attempted fifteen more foul shots. Rodney Stuckey had 20 points and 9 rebounds; Rasheed Wallace posted 20 points and 5 boards; and Richard Hamilton scored 16 points for the Pistons. Allen Iverson contributed 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting.

Game FIC Scores

Mike Bibby, Atlanta ? 24.8

Rodney Stuckey, Detroit ? 18.9

Al Horford, Atlanta ? 16.5

Rasheed Wallace, Detroit ? 14.8

- Boston 124, New York 105

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +43.7, Knicks -43.7

The Celtics (25-2) won their eighteenth straight game on Sunday night over the visiting Knicks (11-15). Rajon Rondo led with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists; Kendrick Perkins posted 12 points and 12 boards; and Ray Allen added 18 points. Boston shot a blistering 65% from the field and outrebounded New York by twenty-four at TD Banknorth Garden. Quentin Richardson had 29 points; Chris Duhon tallied 20 points and 10 assists; and Nate Robinson added 22 points off the bench for the Knicks in defeat.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 24.4

Quentin Richardson, New York ? 18.1

David Lee, New York ? 17.4

Ray Allen, Boston ? 16.8

- Dallas 97, Washington 86

Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +22.4, Wizards -22.4

The Mavericks (15-11) used a strong fourth quarter to put away the Wizards (4-21) at Verizon Center. Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 9 rebounds; Jason Terry posted 25 points; and James Singleton added 8 points and 13 boards in the win. Dallas limited Washington to 39% shooting and outrebounded the home team by five. Antawn Jamison led with 22 points and 8 rebound;, Caron Butler tallied 18 points and 6 boards; and Mike James contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists for the struggling Wizards.

Game FIC Scores

James Singleton, Dallas ? 14.8

Erick Dampier, Dallas ? 14.8

Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 11.8

Caron Butler, Washington ? 11.6

- Cleveland 102, Oklahoma City 91

Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +18.7, Thunder -18.7

The Cavaliers (23-4) outscored the Thunder (3-25) in every quarter on their way to an 11-point win on Sunday night at Ford Center. LeBron James had 31 points and 7 assists; Mo Williams posted 20 points and 5 rebounds; and Delonte West added 18 points in the victory. Cleveland shot 56% for the game while Oklahoma City won the rebounding battle by eight. Kevin Durant had 26 points and 5 rebounds; rookie Russell Westbrook tallied 24 points, 11 assists, and 6 boards; and Jeff Green added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Cleveland ? 23.2

Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 18.6

Delonte West, Cleveland ? 16.2

Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 12.2

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