Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) and guard Lonnie Walker IV (16) in the

Philadelphia 76ers guard Lonnie Walker IV (16) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 6,

Lonnie Walker IV’s brief tenure with the Boston Celtics was marked by determination and growth, and despite being waived by the team in October, the former NBA

Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night.

Anthony Edwards scored 18 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 126-112 Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points off the bench.

Lonnie Walker IV was back in Boston on Thursday, though this time with a rival as he's back stateside from his overseas stint.

Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night.