Joel Embiid notched 38 points for the Philadelphia 76ers, while Clint Capela's first career triple-double boosted Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
Embiid's industry enabled the 76ers to record another home victory, they move to 9-1 at home, as they beat the Celtics for the second game on the spin.
Meanwhile, Clint Capela's performance for the Hawks was added to by Trae Young, who posted a season-high of 43 points during their 116-98 result against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Elsewhere, there were victories for Houston Rockets, who held off the Detriot Pistons, and the Indiana Pacers had the edge over Orlando Magic.