Jayson Tatum scores 26 points and Boston wins to remain perfect at home this season.

Boston was better with Gordon Hayward in the lineup, and roles will change on offense once his broken hand heals and he’s able to play again.

Boston’s Marcus Smart has played in all 19 games this season, but got a little banged up in Sunday’s win over the Knicks.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 58 points in a 113-104 victory.

Gordon Hayward, who had surgery on his left hand on Nov. 11, may be ready to return by Christmas.

Spencer Dinwiddie scores 32 points as Brooklyn, playing its eighth straight game without former Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, beats Boston, 112-107.

Injured Kyrie Irving wasn’t in Boston Wednesday night for the Nets, but still reacted to the fans’ negative reaction toward him.

Kemba Walker, who was taken off the floor on a stretcher on Friday, came back Wednesday from a strained neck to spark Boston.