The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics have been inconsistent recently, but their veteran center has been on a roll.

In a 122-100 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, the 7-foot-2 Latvian scored a season-high 34 points and drilled eight three-pointers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounted for 21 of the Thunder’s 34 first-quarter points as they lead by 14 over the Warriors at the first break. The MVP candidate has gone 7-for-8 from the floor and 6-for-7 ...