Basketball Basketball NBA wrap: Celtics extend winning streak as Walker returns to Charlotte Kemba Walker returned to Charlotte as the Boston Celtics eased past the Hornets in the NBA and with Kawhi Leonard back, the LA Clippers edged the Trail Blazers. Dejan Kalinic 08 November, 2019 13:20 IST Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker received a warm ovation on his Charlotte return. - Getty Images Dejan Kalinic 08 November, 2019 13:20 IST The Boston Celtics extended its winning streak in the NBA as Kemba Walker returned to Charlotte on Thursday.Playing in Charlotte for the first time since leaving the Hornets at the end of last season, Walker received a warm ovation before the Celtics' 108-87 victory.The guard was below his best, finishing with 14 points on four-of-12 shooting, but the Celtics recorded their sixth straight win.Gordon Hayward (20 points and 10 rebounds) and Jayson Tatum (23 points and nine rebounds) led the way for Boston.With Kawhi Leonard back, the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Portland Trail Blazers 107-101.Leonard contributed a double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds.Butler brilliant for HeatJimmy Butler delivered for the Miami Heat, scoring 34 points to go with five rebounds and four assists in a 124-108 win over the Phoenix Suns.LaMarcus Aldridge starred with 39 points as the San Antonio Spurs overcame the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-112.Woes for HornetsTerry Rozier and P.J. Washington struggled for Charlotte. Rozier went one-for-11 and Washington one-for-eight as they combined for just seven points. Throwback to some unforgettable memories with @KembaWalker.Grab your tickets to watch the Charlotte Hornets take on Kemba and the Boston Celtics tonight! : https://t.co/LQmEtnXM3U pic.twitter.com/Fa4LBWzAn5— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 7, 2019 Walker honouredThe Hornets paid tribute to the returning Walker with a classy video.Thursday's resultsBoston Celtics 108-87 Charlotte HornetsSan Antonio Spurs 121-112 Oklahoma City ThunderMiami Heat 124-108 Phoenix SunsLos Angeles Clippers 107-101 Portland Trail BlazersHeat at LakersMiami (6-2) and the Los Angeles Lakers (6-1) have made fine starts to the season and this shapes as an entertaining early-season contest at the Staples Center. Read more stories on Basketball. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :