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The Toronto Raptors (4 - 1) defeated the Boston Celtics (1 - 3) 110 - 107 on Wednesday at the TD Garden in Boston. The Raptors forced the Celtics into 28 turnovers, compared to only seven of their own. The Celtics out - rebounded the Raptors 55 to 24, keeping them in the game in this close one. Kyle Lowry had his best game of the season. He struggled Tuesday against the Thunder, scoring only nine points on 2 - of - 7 shooting, but Lowry bounced back Wednesday with 35 points, shooting 12 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from beyond the three - point line. DeMar DeRozan contributed 23 points. He's now averaging 22 points per game on the year. Patrick Patterson started again with Amir Johnson still out with an ankle injury. Patterson ended with 14 points (5 - 8 FG, 4 - 6 3Pt), and three rebounds. Louis Williams had the most production off the bench for the Raptors, as he posted 11 points, while adding two steals. Jonas Valanciunas sat out the game with a hand injury, and Tyler Hansbrough filled in as a starter in the fronctourt. The Celtics were led by Rajon Rondo, who notched his first triple - double of the year. Shooting 5 - for - 8 from the field, he scored 13 points, adding 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Jeff Green led all scorers on the Celtics with 20 points (9 - 16 FG, 2 - 7 3Pt), while also providing three blocks. With his first double - double of the year, Kelly Olynyk put up 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Celtics own the boards Wednesday. Jared Sullinger also had a double - double, going for 19 points and 16 rebounds. If the Celtics did n't turn the ball over 28 times, they would have likely been able to pull out a victory. The Raptors' next game will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Friday, while the Celtics will be play at home against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
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The Milwaukee Bucks (34 - 30) defeated the Orlando Magic (21 - 45) on Wednesday in Milwaukee. A 60 run over the last 1:30 of the game sealed the deal for the Bucks, who were once again led by Khris Middleton, who scored a game - high 30 points on 12 - of - 17 shooting. Middleton has now scored 30 points in two of his last three outings. Zaza Pachulia recorded a double - double, putting up 10 points on 4 - of - 8 shooting and 12 rebounds in 24 minutes. Michael Carter-Williams also stuffed the stat sheet as he starts to grow more comfortable in Milwaukee's offense, recording 11 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in 34 minutes. All five of Milwaukee's starter scored in double figures, with Ersan Ilyasova (12) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) rounding out the five. The Bucks recorded 30 assists on 39 made field goals, and the win brings them within two games of the Wizards for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Nikola Vucevic had a double - double for the Magic in the losing effort, recording 19 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting and 14 rebounds in 39 minutes. Victor Oladipo struggled shooting the ball for the second straight game, putting up 14 points on 4 - of - 17 shooting and six assists in 39 minutes. Oladipo has now shot 8 - for - 29 in his last two outings. Tobias Harris (17), Elfrid Payton (14), and Channing Frye (13) round out the Orlando players who scored in double figures. Up next, the Bucks will travel to Indiana Thursday to take on the Pacers, while the Magic head to Boston to go up against the Celtics.
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The Memphis Grizzlies (55 - 27) took a 20 lead when they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (51 - 31) 97 - 82 on Wednesday. Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol went just 9 - for - 31 from the floor combined, yet the Grizzlies still managed to win game two of the series, with ease. They found other ways to get it done on the floor, as Randolph grabbed ten rebounds and Gasol recorded three blocks and five assists. It did n't hurt that they turned the ball over just five times and took incredible care of the basketball throughout the game. Point guards Mike Conley and Beno Udrih turned the ball over just twice in 48 minutes combined. The Grizzlies top bench performer was Jeff Green who had a plus - 20 in the plus/minus statistic and finished with nine points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 27 minutes. In this series he's averaging 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks in 28 minutes a game. He'll try and continue to lead the Memphis bench attack again on Saturday in game three from Portland. LaMarcus Aldridge had 15 points and 10 rebounds at half time with his team down 50 - 39. He was n't able to keep up the pace and his team was n't able to mount a comeback, and now they'll head back to Portland without a victory thus far in the series. Aldridge still put up a great all - around game with 24 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, but he and Nicolas Batum each had four costly turnovers that the Trail Blazers paid for them in the end. Damian Lillard could n't quite get it going on offense, as he scored 18 points on 5 - for - 16 shooting with seven points coming from the free throw line. He also only managed to dish out one assist from the point guard position in 40 minutes, after recording just three as in game one. The Blazers will try and take game three at home in Portland on Saturday.
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The Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings, 107 - 102, despite a remarkable comeback by the Kings at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The first half was a one sided affair after the Heat (11 - 26) led for practically every minute from tip - off to the second quarter buzzer, but an emphatic third quarter rally on behalf of the Kings (15 - 20) made for an exciting second half. The Kings were down as much as 19 points with 2:11 left in the third quarter after James Johnson drained two free throws, but Sacramento responded with 13 straight points to close out the quarter and trailed by only six points heading into the final period. DeMarcus Cousins made a three foot layup to put the Kings up by two points with 7:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, but that was the last lead the Kings had in the game. Cousins went back to the line later in the period to tie the game at 102 points a piece, however, Tyler Johnson's and - 1 sealed the deal with under :20 left and the Heat came away with a wild road victory. Both teams were led by their bench after a dreadful showing on behalf of most of the starters from each squad. Anthony Tolliver provided 14 points, three boards and two assists in 29 minutes for the Kings, while his bench counterparts Aaron Afflalo, Garrett Temple and Ty Lawson each provided 15 points. Cousins rounded out the box score, but not in the precise fashion that he has been providing all season long. The Sacramento all - star center posted 13 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals on 4 - of - 15 shooting across 32 minutes. As for the Heat, the story is the same. Tyler Johnson lit up the bench with 23 points, which led all scorers in the game, to go along with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks on 7 - of - 11 shooting. Goran Dragic led the starters with 19 points and seven assists, while the Heat, as a unit, shot 49 percent from the field en route to the road win. Both teams play Los Angeles based teams on Friday, as the Heat visit Staples Center to take on the Lakers, while the Kings host the Clippers at Golden 1 Center.
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In the absence of Kyrie Irving LeBron James did his part to make sure the ball was moving, as he dished 10 assists, to go along with a game - high 32 points on efficient 12 - of - 20 shooting, and five rebounds, in 40 minutes. Kevin Love turned in a solid double - double with 23 points and 16 rebounds, in 35 minutes. Three other players scored in double digits for the Cavs, including Channing Frye, who chipped in 14 points off the bench. Tristan Thompson added 12 points, while Kyle Korver added 11 points in 31 minutes off the bench. Meanwhile, Brandon Jennings led the way for the Knicks, with 23 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting, to go along with 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals, in 42 minutes. Carmelo Anthony shot 6 - of - 20 on his way to 17 points, while Kristaps Porzingis also struggled shooting, going 3 - of - 10 on his way to nine points.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (10 - 6) took care of business Wednesday night with a 110 - 99 win over the Brooklyn Nets (3 - 12). Brooklyn had 26 - 25 lead after the first quarter but Oklahoma City woke up in the second quarter and did not look back out - scoring Brooklyn 85 - 73 the rest of the way. Brook Lopez had a monstrous game for Brooklyn with 26 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked shots, but it was still not enough to quiet the Thunder. Thaddeus Young also played well for the Nets, finshing with 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals. Three other players scored double digits for Brooklyn, including Andrea Bargnani, who contributed 13 points on 6 - 12 shooting, in 16 minutes off the bench. Rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tallied a strong double double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes as a starter. Hollis-Jefferson has a good opportunity to shine at the shooting guard spot for the Nets going forward. Kevin Durant was back in top form Wednesday night as he finished with 30 points on 11 - 18 shooting, including 5 - 8 from long range, along with six rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots. Russell Westbrook would not be too far out - done and finished with 27 points of his own along with a generous 13 assists, six rebounds and five steals. Dion Waiters provided 16 points on 6 - 13 shooting and has been a nice boost off the bench for the Thunder so far this season. As a team Oklahoma City shot a strong 52 percent from the field and finished with 26 assists on 41 made field goals. Next up the Thunder will be hosting Detroit on Friday. Brooklyn will be visiting Cleavland on Saturday.
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The Houston Rockets (16 - 15) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (25 - 6) 88 - 84 on Friday in a Christmas Day showdown. The Rockets pulled off quite the feat here, as they beat one of the powerhouses in the NBA. They got it done with an even more bizarre recipe, as they won with defense and very little three - point shooting. Houston really turned it on in the second half overcoming a halftime deficit to win the second half by nine points. Houston didn’t shoot efficiently from the free - throw line, but they did a fantastic job of drawing fouls, as they took 26 free throws to the Spurs eight. The Spurs are known for their staunchy defense, but they didn’t play enough offense here to get a win. They barely shot 40 percent from the field and got to the free - throw line just eight times. Tim Duncan recorded a double - double, but Kawhi Leonard was the star on the night. Leonard has a great all - around game, tallying 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists, five steals and three blocks in an outstanding performance. This was a tough task to beat a hungry Houston team on the road in a showcase game and the Spurs have nothing to be ashamed about with their amazing play this season. They'll take on the Denver Nuggets at home on Saturday in their next game to try to continue their undefeated home streak this season. The Rockets haven’t had a great season by their standards, but this was a great performance in a showcase game. They attempt the most three - pointers in the NBA, but went just 7 - for - 15 here in an efficient fashion. Dwight Howard recorded a double - double, but the beard was the hero. He showed up big in the second half and carried them to a win. Harden finished with 20 points, nine assists and four rebounds en route to the victory. Jason Terry also scored nine points in the final quarter and came up clutch for this Rockets team to help aid the win. They'll look to build off this win in Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Sacramento Kings (23 - 31) defeated the Denver Nuggets (22 - 33) 116 - 110 on Friday. It's rare to say that the Kings won a game with defense, but they did just that here. They held the Nuggets to just 46 points in the final two quarters after allowing nearly 60 in the first two. The shooting was key for Sacramento, as they shot 49 percent from the field, 78 percent from the free - throw line and 48 percent from three - point range. Amazingly, the Kings got all but four of their points from just five of their players in the win. Sacramento's starters scored 87 points compared to Denver's 55. Denver came into this game winning four of six, but couldn’t muster up enough to beat a talented Kings team. Danilo Gallinari continued his scoring ways, as he dropped 27 points in the loss. No other starter scored in double - digits aside from Gary Harris, who finished with 14 points, four rebounds and five assists. Joffrey Lauvergne had his best game of the season off the bench, as he tallied 22 points and seven rebounds. On deck is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. It's not too often that an NBA team can win with five payers combining for four points, but Sacramento did just that. DeMarcus Cousins went bonkers in the win, as he accumulated 37 points, 20 rebounds, and four blocks. Rajon Rondo fell an assist shy of a triple - double, as he tallied 24 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and five steals in a monster game. Rudy Gay pitched in with 24 points of his own and Darren Collison scored 17 off the bench. The Kings next game will be on Tuesday, when they get a rematch against these same Denver Nuggets.
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors, 109 - 104, at TD Garden on Wednesday. Despite the Raptors leading for the first 42 minutes of this game, the Celtics took the most important one to escape with a win. In fact, the five - point margin was Boston's biggest lead, as they held the lead for less than three total minutes. The fourth quarter was the difference, with the Celtics winning that quarter, 32 - 19. Despite dominating the shooting, the free - throw line really killed Toronto, as they shot 56 percent from the charity stripe, while Boston shot 83 percent. The assist - to - turnover differential was huge for Boston too, recording seven more assists than Toronto and committing six less turnovers. The Raptors (30 - 20) had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan (ankle), as it marked their seventh loss in their last nine games. Kyle Lowry carried the load, as he led the team with 32 points, two rebounds five assists and two steals. Norman Powell started for DeRozan and finished with 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. Jared Sullinger was second on the team in scoring, dropping 13 points and six rebounds off the bench. Toronto will play the Orlando Magic on the road for their next game on Friday. The Celtics (31 - 18) have rode Isaiah Thomas' ridiculous fourth quarter form all season and that was the recipe once again here. Thomas finished the game with 44 points and seven assists, with 19 of those coming in the fourth quarter. Jae Crowder was second on the team, providing 14 points and eight rebounds. Al Horford scored just 11 points on 4 - of - 13 shooting, but grabbed three rebounds and handed out six assists. Marcus Smart was the only other Boston player in double figures, as he accumulated 10 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals off the bench. The Celtics next game is on Friday, as they host the Los Angeles Lakers.
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The Chicago Bulls (10) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (0 - 1) 99 - 92 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bulls had a trio of 20 - point scorers to lead them to victory past the Cavaliers who were without J.R. Smith, due to a suspension that will also hold him out for Game 2. Mike Miller started in place of Smith at shooting guard but only played 16 minutes. He hit one three - pointer and grabbed five rebounds in his time on the floor, but his team was clearly missing the spark that Smith provides. The Cavaliers were also missing Kevin Love, who underwent surgery on his shoulder last Wednesday. Love is out for the remainder of the postseason and it's quite possible he's already played in his final game as a Cleveland Cavalier. Iman Shumpert stepped in the starting lineup in Love's absence. Shumpert was the second - leading scorer for Cleveland with 22 points. With Shumpert and Miller's insertion into the starting lineup, LeBron James was bumped to power forward. However, big - man Tristan Thompson played 37 minutes which allowed James to play more from his preferred position of small forward. James finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and costly six turnovers. Kyrie Irving led Cleveland in scoring with 30 points. He and James will need to come back strong in Game 2 to try and even up the series before they head to Chicago. Derrick Rose started off strong as he did in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks. On Monday he had 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal in his teams Game 1 upset of the Cavs in Cleveland. Jimmy Butler continued his amazing run this year with 20 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals, while guarding the most dominant force in the NBA, LeBron James. Pau Gasol once again proved he's still one of the top big men in the league. He dropped 21 points on the Cavs to go along with 10 rebounds, four assists an four key blocked shots. He also had the best plus/minus of any player on either team with a plus - 21. Joakim Noah did n't score on any of his four shots in 29 minutes but that proved to be irrelevant as Chicago was still able to take down Cleveland in Game 1. If the Bulls manage to win Game 2 as well, they will head back to Chicago with a 20 lead with two games to play at home in a row.
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The Dallas Mavericks (10 - 7) defeated the Denver Nuggets (6 - 11) 92 - 81 thanks to a horrible third quarter by Denver. The Mavericks and Nuggets were in a tightly - contested battle at halftime, but something drastic happened to alter the result. The Nuggets did n't show up in the third quarter and they put up some mind boggling stats. Denver started the quarter going 0 - for - 14 with six turnovers and failed to score in the first nine minutes. That started a 160 run for Dallas and they never looked back after that. The turnovers were a problem as well, as Dallas won that battle 20 - 13. A five - point third quarter proved to be the difference in a frustrating loss for the Nuggets. Scoring 29 points in the second half simply wo n't get it done in the NBA and that's just what the Nuggets did. The team was led by Darrell Arthur, who tallied 16 points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks in the defeat. Kenneth Faried did make his return after a three - game absence due to an ankle injury, but played just 14 minutes. Denver has now scored 161 points over their last two games and this is obviously not the potent up - tempo Denver offense of the past. They'll look to get out of this six - game skid when they play another struggling team in the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Dallas played some fantastic defense en route to an impressive win on Saturday. The surprise start for Dallas has to be credited to Zaza Pachulia, who put in yet another great game. Pachulia collected 16 points, 12 rebounds and three steals to pick up his 10th double - double of the season. Deron Williams also had a nice game, as he amassed 22 points, four assists and four rebounds in the win. The Mavericks had 13 steals in the game and they forced the Nuggets into bad shots time after time. This is n't the prettiest team in the NBA, but they're certainly dangerous and a threat in the West. Dallas will play the Sacramento Kings on Monday in their next scheduled game.
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The Celtics broke out of a mini - slump with numerous strong performances on Wednesday. All-Star and team leader Isaiah Thomas scored a team - high 31 points on 10 - of - 20 shooting while dishing out five assists. Big man Al Horford narrowly missed a triple double, recording 10 rebounds and 10 assists but only nine points. Marcus Smart came off the bench for nine points and eight assists, and forward Jae Crowder started the game and scored 17 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds. As a team, the Celtics held a 47 - 40 advantage in the rebounding column and hit 10 three - pointers. For Cleveland, superstar LeBron James had yet another top - notch night. James recorded a triple - double, with 28 ponts, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists on the night. The triple - double was the seventh of the season for James, who is now averaging career highs in both rebounds and assists.
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The Golden State Warriors (20) continued their recent success against the Houston Rockets (0 - 2) on Friday by blowing them out in Houston 112 - 92. The Golden State Warriors won eight of their nine games against the Houston Rockets last season and it appears they simply own them at this point. Golden State has now scored at least 98 points in all nine of those games and the Rockets simply ca n't stop this potent offense. The Warriors were led by MVP Steph Curry, who tallied 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the blowout victory. Dwight Howard also made his return from a suspension for the Rockets in this game, as he tallied nine points and seven assists while battling foul trouble across 22 minutes of play. The Warriors outscored the Rockets in all four quarters and the game was decided well before the final buzzer. The Warriors had just one player who scored more than 14 points in this matchup, but they did have seven players who scored at least nine points. This is now two blowout wins over playoff teams from last year and the Warriors appears to have a major chip on their shoulder with naysayers in the offseason belittling their championship run. The Rockets are a poor man's Golden State and it will be tough for them to beat the Warriors in the future in a three - point shootout with all the shooters Golden State possess. The Warriors take on the New Orleans Pelicans (0 - 2) on Saturday in the second half of a back - to - back in their next matchup. The Rockets started the season with two home games and now have two 20 - point blowout losses. The team continued its terrible shooting from distance and they're also looking like a poor defensive team yet again. The Rockets are currently shooting below 25 percent from three - point range in their first two games and they have allowed their opponents to shoot nearly 50 percent from the field as well. Harden has also struggled mightily in these first two games, as he is 10 - for - 39 from the field and a dreadful 3 - for - 22 from three - point range. Houston will look to bounce back on the road in their next game on Sunday against the Miami Heat.
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The defensive - minded Grizzlies managed to hold Golden State to a season - low point total, temporarily derailing their run of 16 victories in 17 games in the process. They also forced 23 turnovers from the Warriors while holding them to a 33 percent success rate from long range. Kevin Durant (21 points) and Stephen Curry (17 points, 4 - of - 14 from long distance) were the only double - digit scorers among the Warriors' starters, while Ian Clark paced the bench with a modest 10 points. The Grizzlies' Marc Gasol and Tony Allen lead the way with a pair of 19 - point efforts, and JaMychal Green post a 14 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Matching 11 - point tallies from Andrew Harrison and Troy Williams rounded things out for the first unit, while Zach Randolph (14 points) and Jarell Martin (13 points) were strong in reserve roles.
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The San Antonio Spurs (31 - 7) destroyed the Utah Jazz (15 - 19) 123 - 98 to continue their torrid run at home on Wednesday night. The Spurs came into this game as one of the biggest favorites of the year and actually covered their ginormous spread. The amazing part is that they still dominated without Tony Parker and LaMarcus Aldridge in the lineup, simply to rest their studs. The offense was incredibly efficient tonight, as they shot 61 percent and recorded 34 assists as a team. The bench was huge for San Antonio as well, as they had five bench players score in double - figures. The Spurs won every single quarter in the game and it was well in hand from start to finish. The Jazz have really been struggling recently and they were walking into a buzz saw here. This game was decided early, as no starter played more than 28 minutes to spare some minutes for a game on Thursday. Trey Burke was the only bright spot, as he tallied 21 points and four assists off the bench. Gordon Hayward also played well against some Kawhi Leonard defense, as he amassed 18 points, four rebounds and four assists. Utah has been living off their defense, but this is just one of those games you have to tip your cap to the better team. It's a good thing the starters got some rest as their next game is on Thursday in the second half of a back - to - back against the Houston Rockets. The Spurs just continue their ridiculous form at home, as they are now 210 at AT & T Center. The defense has been dominating all season, but the offense was on display here. They now rank in the top - five in offensive and defensive efficiency and this looks like one of few teams in the league who can compete with the Golden State Warriors. Tim Duncan had a renaissance game here, as he collected 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the win. David West turned back the clock as well in a rare start, as he double - doubled in an impressive performance. The scary thing is that the Spurs dominated here without an All-Star point guard and an All-Star power forward. They'll loo to extend their home winning streak to 31 games on Friday against the New York Knicks.
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The Golden State Warriors (39 - 4) routed the Chicago Bulls (24 - 17) on Wednesday night at United Center, 125 - 94. The Warriors jumped out to a 34 - 18 lead in the first quarter, including a 21 - 6 run in the final 6:11 of the period. The Bulls were never able to mount a comeback, as the Warriors' lead remained in double - digits for the final three quarters. Steph Curry had a rare pedestrian shooting night, as he finished 8 - 18 and 3 - 9 from three - point range, but he nearly recorded a triple - double, as he finished with 25 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. Klay Thompson chipped in 20 points (7 - 18 FG, 3 - 8 3PT) and Harrison Barnes added 19 on a crisp shooting night (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 5 3PT). Golden State poured in 12 three - pointers as a team on 32 attempts (38 percent) as the Bulls could n't run the Warriors off the line. Derrick Rose had one of his most explosive games of the season, as he scored 29 on a sharp 12 - 22 shooting night. Jimmy Butler added 23 (7 - 16 FG, 9 - 12 FT) and Bobby Portis scored 16 and grabbed eight rebounds in just 24 minutes off the bench. The Bulls got nothing from their starting big men, however, as Pau Gasol managed just one point (0 - 8 FG) and Taj Gibson scored just four (2 - 6 FG). The Warriors will return home from a three - game road trip to host the Pacers on Friday night. The Bulls will head on the road for a Friday contest in Boston.
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James Harden led the way for the Rockets with 38 points on 12 - of - 24 shooting, 17 assists and seven rebounds, in 38 minutes. Patrick Beverley followed up with 17 points, while shooting 4 - of - 7 from long range, to go along with six rebounds and two assists, in 31 minutes. Eric Gordon chipped in 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting, in 33 minutes off the bench, while Clint Capela double - doubled with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Trevor Ariza went 0 - of - 4 from long range and only 3 - of - 10 overall, on his way to eight points, in 34 minutes. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins combined for 62 points, as Davis finished with 33 points and 16 rebounds, and Cousins followed up with 29 points, six rebounds four assists and four blocked shots. Jrue Holiday chipped in 18 points and dished nine assists, while the only other player to score in double digits for New Orleans was Jordan Crawford, who finished with 12.
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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 99 - 84 Wednesday at Staples Center. After going through some real struggles following Chris Paul's injury, the Clippers (35 - 21) now enter the All-Star break with plenty of momentum via a four - game winning streak, and Wednesday's victory was the walk - in - the - park the team likely preferred to have before their week off. It ended up being a complete team effort, with 11 total players getting in the scoring column and five different players managing to score in double figures. Blake Griffin led the way with 17 points, nine assists and five rebounds, while J.J. Redick added 15 points of his own. But it was the bench mob that ended up playing a crucial role in the team's victory, accounting for 42 of the team's 99 points Wednesday. Thanks to the four - game win streak, the Clippers now sit a half - game ahead of the Jazz for fourth place in the Western Conference. As for the Hawks (32 - 24), it was the final game of their three - game West-coast road trip, and it resulted in a fairly lackluster effort from the team. While all 13 Atlanta players that saw action got in the scoring column Wednesday, there were no standout performances in the defeat. Dwight Howard recorded a double - double of 11 points and 15 rebounds, while Dennis Schroeder led the way in the scoring column with 15 points to go along with seven assists. But with All-Star Paul Millsap shooting just 3 - of - 12 from the field en route to scoring just eight points, the team never really had a shot. Both teams still enter the break in the top five of their conference standings, with the Clippers resuming Feb. 23 against the Warriors and the Hawks returning to the court Feb 24 against the Heat.
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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers, 102 - 99, at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday to take a 3 - 2 lead in the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs. Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan, who had been relatively quiet in the series, delivered a team - high 34 points to help lead a 23 - 2 comeback run after the Raptors trailed by 13 points to start the fourth quarter. Toronto heled Indiana to just nine fourth - quarter points. While only one Raptor recorded more than five rebounds, that player did so in grandiose fashion. Bismack Biyombo pulled down 16 boards in just 23 minutes off the bench, keeping Toronto's rebounding total even with Indiana's. Turnovers ended up proving a difference - maker in the game, as Indiana coughed the ball up 14 times to Toronto's seven. Indiana superstar Paul George, meanwhile, scored 39 points and went for eight rebounds and eight assists on the night. George truly was the backbone of the Pacers' tough effort on Tuesday, as he finished at plus - 15 on the night despite playing over 41 minutes in a loss. It was a big night early for Indiana, as the team scored 35 in the first quarter and hit seven three - pointers in the first. The team went on to hit 13 threes, but the long - range artillery was n't enough to get the job done late, as Indiana allowed Toronto its biggest playoff comeback in franchise history. Game 6 will see the action return to Indiana on Friday night.
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Neither team could generate much offense on a night when both clubs shot under 40 percent from the field and the Wizards also rested John Wall. A pair of 18 - point efforts represented each team's high score, and the Magic's actually came from the bench in the person of Jeff Green. Evan Fournier and Serge Ibaka were the only two members of the first unit to hit double digits in the scoring column, but over half of the former's points came from seven made free throws. The normally productive trio of Nicola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton created a sizable scoring void with their struggles, as they managed a combined 21 points on 8 - of - 21 shooting. Meanwhile, Markieff Morris was the Wizards' high scorer, while Otto Porter and Marcin Gorat combined to haul in 27 boards.
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The Houston Rockets (8 - 11) won for the third time in four games Wednesday night as they held off the New Orleans Pelicans (4 - 15) to win 108 - 101 at the Toyota Center. The Pelicans took a one - point lead with 8:56 to go in the game, but the Rockets rattled off a 100 run over the next four minutes to build up an insurmountable lead. Rockets guard James Harden fueled the run with its first five points, and the Rockets never trailed in the game's final five minutes. Harden's 24 points paced the Rockets despite an off shooting night (7 - 20), as he used his skills to get to the foul line and chip in nine free throws in 10 attempts. Patrick Beverley supplied a double - double with 10 points, 10 redbounds, all while playing a stellar point guard and dishing six assists without a turnover. Terrence Jones added 15 points off the bench and was just one of three Rockets reserves to score in double - digits. For the Pelicans, it was superstar Anthony Davis leading the way, as he had his own double - double with 29 points (9 - 20 shooting) and 13 rebounds, and he made his presence felt on the defensive end with a pair of blocks and steals each. Ryan Anderson came off the bench to supply 19 points (3 - 9 three - point shooting) and 10 rebounds. Poor shooting killed the Pelicans, who managed just 41 percent from the floor and 28 percent from deep. Houston will look to make it a winning streak Friday at Dallas. New Orleans next gets the Cavaliers at home on Friday.
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It was a superstar showdown in Sacramento, as DeMarcus Cousins lifted his Kings over Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cousins led the game with 36 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. The All-Star added a game - high 13 rebounds and knocked down 5 - of - 6 attempts from the free - throw line. With Cousins taking the lead, Sacramento was able to take a 46 - 38 rebounding advantage over a tenacious Thunder team. On OKC's side, meanwhile, it was the usual situation, as Westbrook led the team in points, rebounds, and assists. Westbrook, the league's leading scorer, had 31 points to go along with 11 boards and nine dimes. The point guard also grabbed three steals on the defensive end. Guard Victor Oladipo had a strong showing as well, recording 18 points and six rebounds.
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The Portland Trail Blazers (24 - 26) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (20 - 31) 107 - 95 on Tuesday to gain sole possession of the Western Conference eighth seed. Breakout star CJ McCollum led the rising Blazers in scoring with 30. McCollum stuffed the stat sheet, finishing with an additional four rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and two steals. Point guard Damian Lillard, meanwhile, scored below his season average with just 14, but totalled a whopping 12 assists on the night. Portland shot a respectable 46 percent on the night as a team, while holding a 49 - 43 advantage on the glass. Milwaukee, a playoff team in 2014 - 15, has slid deep into the lottery picture so far this season. With the loss to Portland, the Bucks have now dropped six of their last seven contests. In Tuesday's contest, Milwaukee, the worst three - point shooting team in the association, again struggled from deep, hitting just five three - pointers in comparison to their opponent's eleven. Shooting guard Khris Middleton did offer some hope for the strugglin squad, pouring in 22 points while providing defensive hustle that led to three steals. The Bucks will travel to Utah on Friday to take on the Jazz. Portland, on the other hand, will continue their homestand on Thursday against the Raptors.
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The Golden State Warriors (7 - 2) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (4 - 6) 112 - 87 on Saturday. Golden State is on a two - game win streak. They were up 67 - 46 on the Hornets at halftime, and the Hornets were never able to dig into the deficit in the second half. Klay Thompson scored a game - high 21 points in 27 minutes. The Warriors will go on the road to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Charlotte was playing the second night of a back - to - back set. They beat the Phoenix Suns 103 - 95 on Friday, and with the way the Suns run, it's no surprise the Hornets did n't have enough in the tank to take on a rested Warriors squad. Charlotte shot 38 percent from the field and a bizarre 57 percent from the free - throw line. They were also out - rebounded by the Warriors 51 - 41. Charlotte will return home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
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The Toronto Raptors (50 - 24) reached 50 wins for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday after defeating the Atlanta Hawks (45 - 31) 105 - 97. Toronto has emerged as a contender this season, rivaling LeBron and the Cavaliers for the top spot in the East for the bulk of the season. The Raps sit just two games back from the first seed with eight games remaining until the playoffs. Toronto once again proved successful against one of the East's hottest teams, comfortably defeating the surging Hawks. Limiting Atlanta's ball movement was a focal point, as the stingy Toronto defense was able to force 18 Atlanta turnovers. Per usual, the Toronto offense was carried by the stellar backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, both of whom had impressive nights. DeRozan had a game - high 26 points, while Lowry scored 17 and also dished out 11 assists. Atlanta, meanwhile, has sought to separate itself from the middle of the Eastern Conference and hold on to the three seed heading into the playoffs. Wednesday's performance did the team no favors, however, as the starting five simply struggled to find their mojo offensively. Only Jeff Teague scored in double digits for the unit, and the team as a whole had a turnover issue, coughing the ball up seven more times than Toronto on the night. With six games remaining, last year's first seed will hope to retain homecourt advantage for the playoffs. Toronto will take on The Grizzlies on Friday, while Atlanta will have a long break before taking the floor on Tuesday against the Suns.
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The Jazz saw big outings from a number of key players en route to one of their most decisive victories of the season on Friday. Utah shot almost 54 percent from the field and hit 16 three - pointers while making over half its shot attempts from beyond the arc. Three Jazz starters scored 20 or more, as sophomore guard Rodney Hood led the team with 27 points. Hood was 7 - of - 8 on attempts from beyond the arc. Point guard George Hill scored 22 and was 5 - of - 6 on threes, and forward Gordon Hayward scored 20 while going 8 - of - 12 from the field. Utah was also able to hold a 48 - 35 advantage in the rebounding column. Center Rudy Gobert led the team with 11 boards. Despite losing the team rebounding battle, center Andre Drummond pulled down a whopping 19 boards. While Drummond made a big impact on the glass, neither he nor any other Piston could get the job done on offense. The team shot under 40 percent and made only six three - pointers. Tobias Harris was the team's leading scorer with 13.
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The Cavs exploded for a 44 - point first quarter and built a 74 - 48 halftime lead. Cleveland posted success rates of 60 percent from the field and 63 percent from behind the arc while limiting Detroit to respective tallies of 37 and 21 percent. The Cavs' second unit posted a collective 48 points in the blowout. Kyrie Irving's 26 points led Cleveland. Iman Shumpert followed with 18 points, while LeBron James registered a 16 - point, 12 - assist, 11 - rebound triple double. Reggie Jefferson equaled James' point total, and the second unit was led by matching 13 - point efforts from Derrick and Deron Williams. J.R. Smith totaled 12 bench points over 23 minutes. Tobias Harris' 17 points paced Detroit. Maurice Morris managed 13 points while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope poured in 11. Ish Smith posted 12 points, while Andre Drummond supplied eight points and 14 rebounds.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Charlotte Hornets in overtime, 125 - 120, at Spectrum Center on Saturday. The Timberwolves (6 - 14) may have looked like somewhat easy prey to the hometown Hornets, considering they came in with a 5 - 14 record despite their solid talent. The first quarter did nothing to dissuade those beliefs, as Charlotte (11 - 9) jumped out to a 29 - 19 lead after the first 12 minutes. However, Minnesota clawed back to trail by only three, 52 - 49 by intermission. The second half was a continuous see - saw battle that appeared like it might go the Hornets' way in the closing seconds, until an Andrew Wiggins 31 - foot three - point jumper with eight seconds remaining knotted the score at 106. He then sunk a pair of clutch free throws with 11 seconds remaining in overtime to give Minnesota some crucial breathing room at 123 - 118. That five - point margin was the final separation between the two teams, as the Timberwolves secured only their third road win of the season. Wiggins totaled 29 points overall while leading the visitors, and he added four assists, a rebound and three steals. Karl-Anthony Towns was right behind him with 27 points, 15 rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal. Zach LaVine supplied 17 points, three assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block. Ricky Rubio managed a modest seven points but did dish out 12 assists. Nemanja Bjelica and Shabazz Muhammad led the bench with a pair of 12 - point efforts, and also totaled eight rebounds between them. The Hornets were paced by Kemba Walker, who posted 22 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Frank Kaminsky III got another start at power forward in place of Marvin Williams and tallied 21 points, nine rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist registered 15 points, six rebounds and an assist. Nicolas Batum matched his point total and made it a double - double with 12 assists, while also hauling in eight rebounds, recording three steals and posting a block. Marco Belinelli led the second unit with 15 points. The Timberwolves head back home to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday evening, while the Hornets travel to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Monday night.
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Russell Westbrook's sixth triple - double spearheaded the win. The perennial All-Star was only 8 - of - 22 from the floor but managed 17 points, 15 assists, 13 rebounds, a steal and a block. Victor Oladipo had a team - high 18 points, while Steven Adams had a near double - double with 16 points and nine boards. The second unit provided some valuable support, led by Anthony Morrow's 21 points. Enes Kanter contributed 12 points, and the bench tallied 48 points overall. Tobias Harris spearheaded Detroit with 21 points, four rebounds, while Ish Smith chimed in with 14 of his own. A trio of 10 - point efforts from Marcus Morris, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Andre Drummond rounded out the starting five's night. Jon Leuer led the bench with eight points, but the Pistons were historically bad from beyond the arc, going just 1 - of - 19 (5 percent).
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John Wall, Marcin Gortat and Trey Burke led the way for the Wizards on a night where Bradley Beal rested his sprained ankle. Washington had the hot hand on offense, shooting 57 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range. Burke led the way with a season - high 27 points, while Wall and Gortat turned in matching 19 - point performances to go along with 14 assists and 13 rebounds, respectively. Otto Porter (12 points) and Markieff Morris (10 points) rounded out the first unit. Trevor Booker's and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's matching 16 - point tallies paced the Nets, while Bojan Bogdanovic went for 12 points. Brook Lopez compiled 11 points, but Sean Kilpatrick (seven points) and Isaiah Whitehead (six points) underwhelmed, going a combined 4 - of - 14 from the field. Caris Levert supplied 12 points in a reserve role.
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The Chicago Bulls (15 - 8) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (14 - 13) by a score of 98 - 85, Wednesday night in Chicago. It was a tight game to start and the Grizzlies were up three by half time. Chicago came out strong in the second half and took over, with a 24 - 13 third quarter, followed by a 24 - 19 fourth quarter. Memphis is now 3 - 12 versus plus .500 teams, while Chicago has now won four straight. The Grizzlies continued to struggle beyond the arc, shooting a poor 5 - 19 and also could not convert from the free throw line in this game, going 16 - 28. Although his team struggled, Courtney Lee had a nice game with 18 points (8 - 11 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt), along with six assists, seven rebounds and two steals, in 36 minutes. Zach Randolph came off the bench again and finished with a double - double of 10 points, 11 rebounds, along with five assists, in 29 minutes. Marc Gasol logged only eight points (4 - 10 FG) but grabbed seven rebounds and dished seven assists, in 33 minutes. Chicago played an all around solid team game, with all 10 players who touched the floor contributing in a variety of ways. Jimmy Butler was the high - point man for his team, with 24 points (10 - 22 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt), four assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block, in a long 38 minutes. Derrick Rose had a good game and finished with 19 points (9 - 19 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and a steal, in 33 minutes. Pau Gasol won the match - up against his brother, as he finished with 10 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two blocks, in 33 minutes. Doug McDermott was one away from his career - high, as he finished with 17 points off the bench. The Bulls will close out their current five - game home stand with a game versus Detroit Pistons on Friday. The Grizzlies will be in Dallas on Friday.
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The Atlanta Hawks (35 - 28) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (40 - 21) 107 - 97 at Staples Center on Saturday. The Hawks demonstrated resiliance throughout the second half matchup after falling behind by double figures early on. Mike Budenholzer received coach of the year honors last season, partly for his ability to adjust midgame, and that was precisely what happened against the Clippers on Saturday. Los Angeles stormed out to what seemed like a devastating first quarter lead, scoring 37 points on lights out shooting, while Chris Paul assisted on play after play. The Hawks turned the quarter early in the second half after Kent Bazemore, Paul Millsap and Al Horford started a scoring run, and they did not have to look back. Jeff Teague and Millsap led the scoring department for Atlanta after scoring they combined for 42 points in the winning effort. Millsap went ballistic on the glass, grabbing 18 rebounds, to go along with five assists on 8 - of - 14 shooting, while Teague dished out seven assists. Bazemore finished with 17 points, five rebounds and two assists, Horford added a double - double with 11 points and 12 rebounds and Korver buried two baskets behind the arc to round out the starters. Dennis Shroder proved once again his value as a backup point guard, and contributed 16 points in 20 minutes. The Clippers showed balance amongst the starters, but no one player was able to take the lead and help out enough in scoring to counteract the Hawks style. DeAndre Jordan scored 17 points, but was overpowered by Millsap's rebounding, even though they were not directly matched up against each other. Chris Paul matched Jordan's 17 points, to go along with 11 assists to complete a double - double. Jeff Green got the starting nod at the forward position and also finished in double figures with 14 points, while Paul Pierce and Kyle Korver also finished with 11 points and 10 points, respectivally. The Clippers will visit the Dallas Mavericks (33 - 29) on Monday, while the hawks will visit the Utah Jazz (29 - 33) on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Orlando Magic, 111 - 92, at Amway Center on Wednesday. In a battle between two teams battling for a playoff spot, the more experienced team went on a late run to cap off a big road win. In fact, the Hawks finished the game on a 23 - 8 run to open things up and win comfortably. They actually led for the majority of the game, as Orlando's only lead lasted less than two minutes in the second quarter. Shooting was the big difference in the game, with Atlanta hitting 54 percent from the field and 53 percent from three - point range, while Orlando went 43 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range on their end. The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well, as the Hawks recorded more assists than the Magic, while committing less turnovers. The Hawks (19 - 16) are starting to rebound after a terrible December and dominant road wins like this show just how good they can be. Dennis Schroeder ran the offense at ease, accumulating 18 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the win. Dwight Howard recorded a double - double, totaling 13 points and 12 rebounds. Paul Millsap tallied 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Kent Bazmore was second in scoring, dropping 17 points and handing out four assists. The Hawks will play again on Thursday in a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Magic (16 - 21) have been plying better with their recent lineup change, but that was n't the case here. Elfrid Payton was moved back to the starting - five for this game and led the team with 15 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals. Aaron Gordon tied the team lead in scoring, amassing 15 points and 10 rebounds. No other starter scored in double figures, as Serge Ibaka was ejected with nine points and 11 rebounds in the final minute. Nikola Vucevic came off the bench to provide 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. Evan Fournier returned from a five - game absence to contribute 14 points off the bench. Orlando will host the Houston Rockets on Friday for their next game.
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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 98 - 94, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday. The game was a showcase for two of the NBA's hottest talents, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook, with both players having filled out the stat sheet on a nightly basis to date this season. Neither disappointed in the Monday night showdown, as they both led their respective clubs in scoring. After a big third quarter from the Bucks (17 - 16) that saw them outscore the Thunder (21 - 14) by a 29 - 16 margin, OKC battled back to actually take an 88 - 86 lead with 5:56 remaining on a Westbrook driving layup. Ultimately, a pair of clutch free throws from standout rookie Malcolm Brogdon with eight seconds remaining following a Westbrook foul gave the Bucks the final margin of victory. Westbrook scored a game - high 30 points and complemented them with seven rebounds, six assists and three steals over 36 minutes. Steven Adams was his wing man on the night, posting 20 points, eight boards, two assists, a steal and three blocks. Victor Oladipo was solid again in his second game back in action, tallying 18 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal. Semaj Christon paced the bench with 11 points, two assists and a rebound. Andre Roberson and Domantas Sabonis notably both went scoreless over a combined 45 minutes on the court. Antetokounmpo contributed a 26 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included five assists, a steal and a block. Jabari Parker supplied 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and a block. John Henson chipped in with 12 points, five boards, an assist, a steal and a block. Brodgon matched Henson's scoring total and added five assists and a pair of boards. Greg Monroe continued his strong work off the Milwaukee bench, registering 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. The Thunder continue their road trip, with their next stop in Charlotte for a Wednesday night showdown with the Hornets. Milwaukee faces off with the Knicks in New York on Wednesday evening as well.
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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 96 - 90, at United Center on Wednesday. In a battle between two offensively - minded teams, neither of these squads could find their shots. Chicago shot just 35 percent from the field, while Los Angeles shot 41 percent on their end. Three-point shooting was n't pretty either, with the Lakers going 2 - of - 8 and the Bulls hitting 4 - of - 21. Bench scoring and rebounding were key for the Lakers, as they outrebounded the Bulls, 60 - 46 and outscored them on the bench, 56 - 16. The assist - to - turnover ratio was the only big advantage for the Bulls, as they committed 14 turnovers to 22 assists, while the Lakers committed 23 turnovers to 17 assists. There were seven ties and 14 lead changes, as this game was tight throughout. The Lakers (10 - 10) were a big underdog in this game, but this was an impressive performance on the road. The bench carried them once again, as Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams led the team in scoring. Clarkson finished with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Williams finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Larry Nance Jr. was also very good off the bench, amassing 12 points, 11 rebounds and three steals. Julius Randle was the best starter, as he scored 13 points and tied a career - high with 20 rebounds. The Lakers will be on the road for their next game, as they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The Bulls (10 - 7) have been off for five days because of their circus road trip and they clearly had some rust to wear off in this tough loss. Despite every starter shooting 50 percent or below, they all finished with double figures in scoring. Robin Lopez was their best player, as he flirted with a triple - double in a 10 - point, nine - rebound and eight - block game. Rajon Rondo was flirtatious himself, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Jimmy Butler led the team in scoring, accruing 22 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals on just 4 - of - 18 shooting. Despite being listed as questionable, Dwyane Wade still accumulated 17 points, four rebounds and six assists. Chicago's next game is a tough one, as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.
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The Hawks (15 - 12) dominated the 76ers (1 - 26) en route to a 127 - 106 victory at Philips Arena on Wednesday. The Hawks built on an 11 - points halftime lead by using a 27 - 7 run to lead by 26 after the third quarter. It was another embarrassing loss for the 76ers, who basically used every healthy player off their bench and somehow managed to out rebound the Hawks 32 - 25. Atlanta's 127 points was a season high as the Hawks shot an unconscious 62 percent from the field (48 - for - 78). The lone 76er who did not enter the game Wednesday was Nerlens Noel, who was held out for a second consecutive contest due to an eye injury he suffered last weekend. Fortunately for Philadelphia, Noel should be back in time for Friday's game against the rival Knicks. This game would have gotten uglier has it not been for the shooting of Isaiah Canaan, who scored a game - high 24 points (7 - 12 FG, 6 - 8 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT). Atlanta managed to snap a three - game losing streak and had one of its best offensive games of the season. One of the many differences on the night was the turnover battle, which the Hawks won 22 - 12. They also made the 76ers pay from beyond the arc, shooting 10 - of - 21 from distance (48 percent). Paul Millsap scored 14 of his 21 points in the third quarter and shot 7 - of - 8 from the field as the Hawks were able to extend the lead and out Philadelphia in an insurmountable hole.
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The Memphis Grizzlies (24 - 8) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (10 - 23) 109 - 106 on Friday. Memphis extended their win streak to three games with the victory. Zach Randolph sat out a sixth straight game, giving Jon Leuer another spot start at power forward. The Grizzlies shot 49 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc with Mike Conley leading the way on offense with a team - high 19 points and nine assists in 32 minutes. Marc Gasol pitched in with a double - double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Memphis currently sits at third place in the Western Conference standings and will continue their road trip against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Los Angeles has lost four of their last five games as they have struggled to find a proper balance on both sides of the court all season. Jeremy Lin led the way Friday, putting up 20 points and five assists in 28 minutes off the bench. Ed Davis pitched in 20 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes as the starting power forward. Davis was playing through a broken nose that he suffered in their last game and was wearing a protective mask. The Lakers are in second to last place in the Western Conference and will stay home to host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
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The New Orleans Pelicans (11 - 11) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (13 - 9) 119 - 114 on Friday. New Orleans has won three of their last four games, but there was a bitter taste with Friday's win as Anthony Davis suffered a chest injury that limited him to just seven minutes of action. The extent of the injury was not known immediately following the game. Ryan Anderson earned 41 minutes of run in Davis' absence and tied his career - high with eight made three - pointers to finish with 30 points. Tyreke Evans took on a lot of the load as well, putting up a team - high 31 points to go with 10 assists. The Pelicans will have another tough test Sunday when they host the Golden State Warriors. Cleveland has dropped two straight games after having won their previous eight. LeBron James returned to the lineup after sitting out Thursday's loss to rest his knee. James tried to force the win Friday, scoring a game - high 41 points, but the Cavaliers simply could n't stop the Pelicans on offense allowing them to shoot 56 percent from the field. Dion Waiters left the game with abdominal pain and was taken to the Ochsner Medical Center for evaluation. The Cavaliers will host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (47 - 26) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (50 - 22) 111 - 89 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis. Both teams have already clinched a playoff berth in their respective conferences, but it was the Cavaliers who were able to continue with their momentum, winning their fourth straight game Wednesday. They continue to sit as the second seed in the East, eight games back from the Atlanta Hawks. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, remain second in the West, and sit eight and a half games back from the Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers were the superior shooters in this game, going 51 percent from the field and 41 percent from the three - point line, while the Grizzlies finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 24 percent from deep. While they only received 18 combined points from their bench, the Cavaliers' starters all had big games, with each finishing in double figure points. Kyrie Irving led the way with 24 points (9 - 21 FG, 2 - 7 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT), while also contributing two assists and two steals. It was his second solid performance in a row, as he's now combined for 44 points, nine assists and four steals over his last two games. Kevin Love looked as if he could n't miss a shot, going 10 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 22 points, to go along with 10 rebounds and two blocked shots. Despite averaging 17 points on the season, he had n't surpassed the 11 - point mark in four games, so it was good to see him finally break out and have a solid game. LeBron James also had a strong showing, finishing with 20 points (7 - 15 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), eight rebounds and five assists. Over his last three games, he's now averaging 26 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. The Grizzlies received most of their production from Marc Gasol, who finished with a team - high of 18 points (7 - 15 FG, 4 - 6 FT), while adding three rebounds and two blocked shots. He's riding a nice two - game stretch, combining for 39 points and 11 rebounds. With the rest of the starters combining for just 22 points though, Gasol did n't get the help he needed for the Grizzlies to pull off the win. Beno Udrih played well off the bench. He went 7 - for - 10 from the field to score 15 points, while playing just 21 minutes. It was his highest point total since the end of January, as it marked one of the few bright spots in this game for the Grizzlies. Also coming off the bench, Jeff Green chipped in with 11 points (4 - 11 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and five rebounds. The Cavaliers' next game will be on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
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The Detroit Pistons (33 - 31) defeated the host Dallas Mavericks (33 - 32) 102 - 96, on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. This back and forth game featured nine lead changes before the Pistons took the final lead as part of a 90 towards the start of the fourth quarter, putting them up by eight. The biggest lead of the game was only nine, which occurred later in the fourth as Detroit continued to apply pressure. The Mavericks fought back down the stretch but a clutch, deep three - pointer from Reggie Jackson put the Pistons ahead by six with 58 seconds left, and the game just out of reach. This marks the first time Dallas has lost four games in a row this season. The Detroit frontcourt led the way in this one, as Andre Drummond was huge with 25 points (10 - 19 FG, 5 - 14 FT) and 17 rebounds, in 34 minutes. Marcus Morris added a solid 20 points (8 - 16 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal, in 39 minutes, while Tobias Harris chipped in 19 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal, in 39 minutes. With this win the Pistons put themselves right back in contention for the eighth spot in the East. Chandler Parsons and Dirk Nowitzki each tallied 25 points for the Mavericks. Dirk added 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal, in 35 minutes, while Parsons also had six assists and four rebounds, in 37 minutes. Zaza Pachulia chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds, in 34 minutes, while Deron Williams dished nine assists, to go along with eight points and five rebounds, in 37 minutes. The Mavs shot a reasonable 45 percent from the field but were steadily out - rebounded, as they could not keep up with the fired - up Pistons squad. Next, the Mavericks host the Pacers on Saturday. The Pistons will be head straight to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Friday.
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The Celtics (3 - 3) knocked off the Bulls (5 - 2) 106 - 101 at the United Center on Saturday. Playing without Derrick Rose (ankle) for the second straight night, the Bulls struggled against a Celtics team that shot nearly 52 percent from the field. While Rose’s replacement, Kirk Hinrich, was held scoreless in 28 minutes, Aaron Brooks picked up the slack with 26 points (9 - 15 FG) off the bench. Pau Gasol chipped in 19 points and nine assists, while Joakim Noah added 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Jimmy Butler contributed 16 points and five rebounds in 38 minutes. The Celtics, winners of two straight since dropping three in a row, had seven players in double - figures, including all five starters. Evan Turner led the way, scoring 19 points to go with five rebounds and six assists. Kelly Olynyk added 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeff Green chipped in 14 points. Chicago, which had previously lost only to Cleveland, jumped out to a five - point first quarter advantage but were unable to stop Boston in the second, as the Celtics used a late 70 run to go into halftime with a 15 - point lead. That lead was upped to 16 by the end of the third, but Chicago would make a run in the final period. Down 13 with 4:18 remaining, Brooks spurred a 12 - 2 run to slice the lead to just three with one minute to play. After Olynyk missed the first of two free throws, Brooks hit another jumper to pull Chicago within two. However, Boston would shut the door on the comeback, going 7 - of - 8 at the line in the final minute to ice the game. Up next, the Celtics host the Thunder on Wednesday night. Chicago remains home to host the Pistons on Monday.
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The Denver Nuggets (7 - 13) edged the Toronto Raptors (12 - 8) 106 - 105 on Thursday. The Nuggets were able to prevent their first nine - game losing streak since the 2002 - 3 campaign by shocking Toronto on the Raptors' home court. They accomplished the improbable feat with an outstanding all - around team effort, led by balanced scoring from four of their five starters, as well as from their sixth - man extraordinare, Will Barton. Denver, not exactly known for their frontcourt prowess, was outscored in the paint by the wide margin of 52 to 32. However, they somewhat surprisingly outrebounded Toronto 42 to 39, and also dished out a superb 30 assists, as compared to 21 tallied by the Raptors. Overall, the Nuggets were much more reminscent of the team that got off to a suprising 5 - 4 start, rather than the unit that stumbled their way through eight consecutive losses before Thursday. The visitors were led by Danilo Gallinari's 21 points, which were supplemented by five rebounds and three assists. Darrell Arthur turned in a solid effort in a spot start for Kenneth Faried, managing 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Joffrey Lauvergne made a strong return to the starting lineup with a season - high 14 points and posted his first double - double of the season by adding 10 boards. Randy Foye pitched in 12 points and Barton paced Denver's reserves with a typical starting - caliber performance, pouring in 22 points and adding four rebounds and four assists. Denver improved to 7 - 13 and currently resides in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They head to Philadelphia to face the Sixers on Saturday. The Raptors received a season - high 34 - point effort from DeMar DeRozan, who capitalized on a Nuggets' defense ranked in the bottom half of the league versus shooting guards. However, Kyle Lowry, who had an even better matchup versus rookie Emmanuel Mudiay, somewhat underwhelmed scoring - wise with 16 points on subpar 4 - of - 16 shooting. He did manage round out the stat sheet nicely with eight assists, six rebounds, four steals and a pair of blocks. DeMarre Carroll was the third and final Toronto starter with double - digit points (10), while Cory Joseph continued his recent stretch of strong play by pacing the Raptors' reserves with 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes. Toronto fell to 12 - 8 but remains in first place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They remain home to face for a tough matchup versus the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
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The Orlando Magic (9 - 8) defeated the Boston Celtics (9 - 8) 110 - 91 on Sunday. Boston continues to compete against the Eastern Conference, but their identity is still missing a major “go - to” component, which was evident in the Celtics double - digit loss to the Magic. Most notably, the missing presence of a big man in the starting five is a growing problem, as the Magic outrebounded Boston, 54 - 34. Isiah Thomas fell one point short of his season average, while leading all scorers with 20 points, to go along with seven assists, one rebound and two steals on 7 - for - 18 shooting. Avery Bradley added 17 points, but struggled from deep, sinking only two treys on seven attempts. Jared Sullinger grabbed a third of the team's rebounds (11), nine of which on the defensive end, but only added three points in the effort on 1 - for - 7 shooting. The Magic pushed the pace and played unselfish basketball as part of a controlled team effort. Moving Victor Oladipo (19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 30 minutes) to a bench role has opened up matchup problems for opposing defenses. Oladipo is still receiving quality minutes in every outing and is a force on the floor, as only Nikola Vucevic had a higher plus - minus on the night. Vucevic was a force in the paint and flexed some of his midrange game, as he finished the night with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Tobias Harris joined in with a double - double of his own, adding 15 points and 11 rebounds on 7 - for - 13 shooting. The Magic kept offensive possessions alive and turned those boards into points after pulling away early in the second half. Both teams are 9 - 8 as we approach the 20 game mark of the season. The Celtics visit the Miami Heat (10 - 5) on Monday, while the Magic visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (8 - 9) on Tuesday.
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The Boston Celtics (42 - 30) defeated their divisional rival Toronto Raptors (48 - 22) 91 - 79 on Wednesday at TD Garden. The Celtics have now won three straight contests after snapping a four - game slump in the early part of the month. After falling from the third spot in the East, Boston finds itself clammoring to maintain homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs. A win over one of the powerhouse teams in the conference on Wednesday should instill confidence, however, as the Celtics managed to control the game in the second half. All-Star and leading Boston scorer Isaiah Thomas once again topped the box score in points for the Celtics, scoring 23 on the night. However, the true difference maker for the Celtics was former Raptor Amir Johnson, who delivered 11 points on 5 - for - 6 shooting while pulling down 14 rebounds and dishing out five assists. Toronto, meanwhile, is looking to take hold of the top spot in the Eastern Conference down the stretch. The Raptors remain within striking difference of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the conference's first seed. However, Wednesday's 35 percent shooting performance did them no favors, as Boston was able to handily walk away with the victory. Rest for All-Star Kyle Lowry hurt the team's play, as only star guard DeMar DeRozan scored more than 13 on the night. Shoddy 11 - for - 20 shooting at the free - throw line put the nail in the coffin for the underhanded team. Both teams will head West for their next matchup, with Toronto visiting Houston on Friday and Boston taking on Phoenix the next day.
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108 - 97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena to take a 3 - 1 series lead. Golden State set an NBA record with 17 three - pointers as they managed to come back from a five - point halftime deficit to take a commanding lead back home to Oakland for Game 5 on Monday. The Cavaliers led by five at halftime and withstood seven Golden State three - pointers in an explosive third quarter. A LeBron James dunk with 10:21 to go in the fourth quarter gave Cleveland an 83 - 81 lead, but it would be the last lead the Cavaliers would hold. Cleveland managed just one point in the next 6:37, an offensive drought that enbaled a 12 - 1 Golden State run that clinched the win for the visitors. Curry hit seven of his 13 three - point attempts in another majestic performance as he scored 38 points to lead all scorers. Klay Thompson added 25 points (7 - 14 FG, 4 - 9 3PT), and Harrison Barnes got in on the deep shooting act as he knocked down four of five three - pointers in a 14 - point performance. Draymond Green had a poor shooting night, with juust nine points on 2 - 9 shooting, but he filled up the box score with 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks. Golden State shot just 33 - 81 (41 percent) from the field, but their deadly shooting bailed out their offense, as they hit an absurd 47 percent of their 36 three - pointers in the record setting effort. Kyrie Irving scored 34 (14 - 28 FG) to lead the Cavaliers, and LeBron James finished one assist shy of a triple double with 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine dimes. Kevin Love played just 25 minutes off the bench and scored 11 points (3 - 6 FG) and grabbe dfive rebounds, and the only other Cavaliers in double figures were Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith with 10 points apiece. The Cavaliers were outscored by 33 points at the three - point line as they could n't find their shots. Cleveland finished just 6 - 25 (24 percent) on threes, as neither of their three main shooters in James (1 - 5), Irving (2 - 6) and Smith (2 - 8) were able to find a rhythm. Game 5 is scheduled for Monday night at 9:0 PM Eastern Time at Oracle Arena.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (5 - 31) dropped their 15th consecutive game Saturday, losing 108 - 93 to the San Antonio Spurs (23 - 15) at home. Both teams were playing their second games in as many nights on Saturday, with the Timberwolves coming off of a 98 - 84 loss to the Bucks while the Spurs were coming off of a 100 - 95 win over the Suns. Each team made heavy use of their bench players as both of them had three reserves play 20+ minutes. The Spurs opened up a big lead in the second quarter thanks to a 130 run that was highlighted by seven points from Austin Daye. The Spurs shot an excellent 49% from the field Saturday night en route to an easy victory. San Antonio remains the seventh seed in the West after recording their second consecutive win on Saturday. The Spurs fielded a patchwork starting lineup with Manu Ginobli and Marco Belinelli sidelined with injuries. Austin Daye filled in admirably with 22 points and 10 rebounds, however. The Spurs will travel to Washington to take on the Wizards on Monday. Minnesota was dealing with injury issues as well with Shabazz Muhammad sidelined with an abdomen injury. The Timberwolves will start a four - game road trip on Tuesday when they take on the Pacers.
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The San Antonio Spurs (51 - 26) defeated the Golden State Warriors (63 - 14) 107 - 92 on Sunday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio. Pushing their win streak to seven games in a row, the Spurs had another strong performance Sunday, ending the Warriors' own streak of 12 straight wins in the process. While the Spurs have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, they're still fighting for a higher seed, as the win tied them with the Clippers for the fifth projected playoff seed in the West, while they sit only two games back from the Houston Rockets, who are all the way up in second place near the top of the standings. The Warriors, on the other hand, continue to have a commanding lead in the standings, as they've already clinched the number one overall seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game, going 53 percent from the field and 33 percent from the three - point line, while the Warriors finished at just 43 percent from the floor and 32 percent from deep. Kawhi Leonard led the way, finishing with a game - high of 26 points (11 - 17 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), while adding five reounds in just 24 minutes as well. He made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball, notching a season - high of seven steals in the win. He's shot the ball very well recently, finishing over 60 percent from the field in four of his last five games, which bodes well for the Spurs as the playoffs near. Leonard had some help Sunday though, with Tim Duncan posting 19 points (6 - 7 FG, 7 - 8 FT) and seven rebounds over 24 minutes. While he'll likely be limited in his playing time over the next few weeks in order to keep him as fresh as possible for the post season, it was still another nice showing for the forward, who's averaged 14 points and 9 rebounds this year. Danny Green chipped in with 18 points (7 - 10 FG, 4 - 6 3Pt), six rebounds and three blocked shots as well. He was hitting nearly everything in this game, as the Warriors just did n't have an answer for him defensively. Stephen Curry did his best to keep the Warriors in this game, going 9 - for - 17 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 24 points, to go along with four rebounds and six assists. After struggling with his shot during Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Curry got back on track Sunday and hit at least five three - point shots, something he's done in six out of his last eight games. He's now averaging 24 points and 8 assists on the season. With Klay Thompson struggling to just six points (3 - 11 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt), the only other starter to reach double figures in points was Andrew Bogut, who recorded 10 points (5 - 7 FG) and seven rebounds in just 18 minutes. It was only the second game over his last 13 outings recording 10 or more points. Coming off the bench, Leandro Barbosa finished with 12 points (6 - 9 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt) and four assists, while Andre Iguodala added 10 points (4 - 9 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt) and two rebounds. The Spurs' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, while the Warriors will travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Tuesday.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied behind monumental performances from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving to defeat the host Golden State Warriors, 112 - 97, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, on Monday night at Oracle Arena. James and Irving finished with 41 points each, becoming the first teammates in NBA history to score 40 or more points in the same Finals game. The series now stands 3 - 2 for the Warriors and will head back to Cleveland for Game 6 on Thursday. The Warriors jumped out to a quick 9 - 3 start but the Cavs responded by out - scoring the Warriors 58 - 52 throughout the rest of the half and went into the locker room with the game tied at 61. By halftime LeBron and Kyrie had already combined for 43 points on 18 - 28 shooting, while the Splash Brothers combined for 39 points on 12 - 20 shooting. However, the second half belonged to the Cavaliers, particularly Kyrie Irving, who scored 10 straight points in the fourth quarter to help seal the deal for Cleveland. Irving hit 17 - of - 24 field goals and tallied six assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block to go along with his 41 points, in 40 minutes, while James finished with a monstrous 16 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocked shots, along with his 41 points, in 43 minutes. The only other player to score in double figures for the Cavs was J.R. Smith, who had 10 points. The Cavs shot 53 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range. After a hot first half, Stephen Curry shot 4 - 13 and Klay Thompson only 3 - 8 in the second half, which allowed the Cavs to pull away. Andre Iguodala did a good job starting in place of Draymond Green, who was suspended for racking up too many flagrant fouls during the playoffs. Iguodala finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals, but was the only player other than Curry or Thompson to contribute double figures in the scoring column. The Warriors shot 36 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range, as they missed the spacing and presence of Green. With the win on the road, LeBron has now won a game on the road in 26 consecutive series'. Also only twice has a team that was down 3 - 1 in the Finals ever forced a Game 7, while no team that was down 3 - 1 in the Finals has ever gone on to win the championship. With the series heading back to Cleveland, the Cavs have a chance to really make things interesting.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (6 - 8) rallied late in order to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers (0 - 15) by a score of 100 - 95 on Monday night. The 76ers had the lead most of the game and it actually looked like this would be the night they would find their first win of the season. However, Andrew Wiggins had other plans, as he stepped it up huge in the late fourth quarter to propell his Timberwolves to the win. Jahlil Okafor had a great game for the 76ers and definitely out - matched rival rookie Karl-Anthony Towns. Okafor notched a double double with 25 points and 12 rebounds. He shot a strong 10 - 15 from the field and had two blocked shots. Towns was the only starter to score double digits but the 76ers got good production from their bench with three players scoring double digits. Robert Covington contributed 18 points, six rebounds and three steals, in 35 minutes. Isaiah Canaan finished with 14 points, going 5 - 5 from the free throw line but only 3 - 10 from the field. Hollis Thompson finished with 15 points and five rebounds on strong 6 - 10 shooting, including 3 - 7 from deep. The Timberwolves did not play a great game but were saved by their young star Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, including the go - ahead points, and was able to propell his team to the lead, after trailing by six midway through the fourth quarter. Wiggins shot 11 - 12 from the free throw line and chipped in six rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots. Ricky Rubio played well with 11 assists, eight points and six rebounds. Kevin Garnett grabbed a solid 10 rebounds and eight points on 4 - 5 shooting in 17 minutes, and was very effective as an energetic catalyst in his team's comeback. Zach LaVine and Gorgui Dieng both added 12 points off the bench. Next up for Minnesota is a game Wednesday at home versus Atlanta. The 76ers will look for their first win Wednesday in Boston.
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The Golden State Warriors (230) defeated the Indiana Pacers (12 - 8) 131 - 123 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indiana on Tuesday. This one was never in doubt, as the Warriors raced out to a 44 - 28 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Golden State continues to rewrite NBA history, becoming the first team to start a season with 23 consecutive victories. They are now just 10 wins away from tying the 1971 - 72 Lakers for the longest winning streak of all time at 33 games. For the Warriors, Klay Thompson finished with 39 points, seven rebounds and six assists after scoring 17 in the first quarter. Stephen Curry put up 29 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists in another vintage performance, while Andrew Bogut contributed his second double - double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds to go along with a game - high 31 rating. The Pacers got a couple of excellent performances despite the loss, led by Paul George’s 33 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. C.J. Miles added 24 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting, but nobody else managed to score more than 12 points. Both teams are off until Friday, at which point the Warriors will travel to Boston for the sixth game of a seven - game road trip while the Pacers host the Heat.
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The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons 105 - 84, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, on Saturday evening. The Pacers earned a season - high sixth straight win, as they dominated the second half to take a 30 lead in the season series against Detroit. The Pacers outscored the Pistons 49 - 26 in the second half, after a fairly evenly matched first half. All five starters scored in double digits for Indiana (28 - 22), with Paul George leading the way with 21 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting, to go along with four assists and three rebounds, in 32 minutes. Lavoy Allen came up big in a starting role, as he poured in 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, in 32 minutes. Al Jefferson chipped in 13 points off the bench, while Myles Turner, C.J. Miles and Jeff Teague also chipped in 13 points each. The Pacers shot 48 percent from the field but struggled a bit from distance, hitting only 7 - of - 24 from deep. The Pacers will look to keep things rolling, as they play host to the Thunder on Monday. The Pistons (23 - 28) led by two after the first half, but fell apart in the second. They shot 41 percent from the field and 35 percent from deep, while doing well to hit 16 - of - 20 from the free throw line. Marcus Morris was the high - point man for Detroit, with 19, while Jon Leuer followed up with 14 points and Andre Drummond added 13. No other player scored in double digits for the Pistons, as they looked to be out of gas on the second night of a back - to - back. The Pistons will look to bounce back as they play host to the 76ers on Monday.
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The Clippers broke out of a recent defensive slump by limiting the Bulls to 42 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent from three - point range, while also eliciting 19 turnovers. Jamal Crawford scored a game - high 25 points off the bench. Chris Paul was next behind Crawford with 17 points, while fellow superstar Blake Griffin followed with 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds. J.J. Redick registered 13 points and Luc Mbah a Moute had a rare offensive outburst by his standards, totaling 12 points. DeAndre Jordan generated a modest six points but hauled in 14 rebounds. Jimmy Butler's 16 points led Chicago. Robin Lopez generated 12 points, six rebounds and two assists. Bobby Portis scored 11 points and Dwyane Wade totaled 10 points on 2 - of - 11 shooting. Paul Zipser paced the second unit with 10 points.
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The Denver Nuggets (4 - 4) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (4 - 5) 103 - 102 thanks to a second - half surge on Wednesday. Kenneth Faried hit the game - winner on Wednesday thanks to an air - ball from Danilo Gallinari. He snatched the rebound with five - seconds left and simply laid it in with no defenders around him to cap off the win. It wasn’t the prettiest game - winner, but the Nuggets will take it in a truw nail - biter. The Bucks were playing the second half of a back - to - back and that was clearly evident with their third quarter. The Nuggets outscored the Bucks 34 - 16 in the third quarter and that was the difference in the game. Both teams combined to shoot over 50 percent from the field and committed just 30 combined turnovers in what was a higher - scoring game than anticipated. Milwaukee shot an incredible 70 percent from the field in the first half, but were let down in the third quarter by some poor shooting and lazy defense. They shot just 36 percent in the second half and allowed way too many easy baskets in the third quarter. Playing the second half of a back - to - back in Denver is always a tough task, and that was clear on Wednesday with the tired legs the Bucks appeared to have. Milwaukee was led by Greg Monroe who recorded a double - double, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat. The Bucks also got some nice bench performances in the loss, as Greivis Vasquez tallied 15 points and nine assists, while Jerryd Bayless totaled 22 points and four assists. Bayless also poured in 15 points in the fourth quarter and he was the key to a near comeback for Milwaukee. They'll look to get back to .500 on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their next matchup. The Nuggets had quite the volatile game on Wednesday, as they scored 34 points in the third quarter, while nearly blowing it in the fourth, with a 16 - point quarter. The hero was Kenneth Faried, who hit the game - winner to cap off a 19 point - nine rebound performance. Rookie Emmanuel Muiday set a career - high in assists with 11 dimes and also scored 16 points in the victory. The Nuggets best player on this evening was Danilo Gallinari though, as he tallied 25 points and seven rebounds. This type of performance is the Nuggets in a nutshell, as they can look very good at times and utterly terrible at other times. This will be a volatile team all season long and it's tough to know what you're going to get on any given night. Denver will look to keep up the momentum when they host the Houston Rockets on Friday, who they beat in the opener by a 20 - point margin in Houston.
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The Portland Trail Blazers (28 - 8) defeated the Miami Heat (15 - 21) on Thursday, 99 - 83. Portland's point guard, Damian Lillard, played in his 200th career game Thursday night and now officially has the most three - pointers of any player through his first 200 games with 502. Lillard was involved in a scary moment, however, when he and Dwayne Wade collided at the end of the first half. Both players returned to the game, fortunately. The Heat had a five - point lead at half, but that lead was short - lived as the Trail Blazers outscored Miami 56 - 35 in the second half. Miami dodged a bullet when Wade returned to action and finished the game having played 33 minutes. The Heat recalled Shabazz Napier earlier in the week from the D-League and he got some playing time towards the end of the game when the outcome was all but decided. Miami will continue its west coast road trip on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portland has now won six of its last seven games and two in a row. Guard Wesley Matthews, who hyper - extended his knee Monday against the Lakers, scored 18 points in 30 minutes against the Heat. Portland will wrap up its seven - game home stand on Saturday against Orlando.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (35 - 12) earned a road win over the division - rival Indiana Pacers (26 - 22) Monday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 111 - 106, in overtime. Cleveland led by as many as 14 points in the first quarter and led for almost the entire first half, but a sluggish third quarter allowed the Pacers back into the game, as Indiana won the period 30 - 15 and carried a four - point lead into the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers' big three took over late to earn the overtime period and the victory, as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love combined to score the final five points of regulation and all 15 points Cleveland put on the board in overtime. Irving finished with a game - high 25 points (10 - 20 FG) and seven assists, and James made up for a poor shooting night (9 - 22 FG, 0 - 5 3PT) by filling up the box score with 24 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block. Love and J.R. Smith each added 19 and combined to hit six of Cleveland's seven three - point baskets. The Cavaliers' offensive success mainly came inside, however - - they shot just 32 percent from three but made 56 percent of their two - point attempts. George Hill knocked down four of his eight three - point attempts and led the Pacers with 23 points. Myles Turner posted a double - double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Hill had an efficient night from the center position with 17 points (8 - 13 FG), six rebounds and four assists against just two turnovers. The Pacers pulled down 17 offensive rebounds but just could n't find the basket all night, as they shot just 43 percent from the floor and 30 percent from three. The Cavaliers will remain on the road for a game Wednesday in Charlotte. The Pacers will start a road trip Wednesday in Brooklyn against the Nets.
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The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 110 - 109, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. The Sixers (22 - 36) have shown drastic improvement this season, often giving teams all they can handle even on nights when they come up short. Their fighting spirit was on full display Saturday, as they came back from an 11 - point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 109 - 108 lead with nine seconds remaining on a Jahlil Okafor jumper. However, Carmelo Anthony would n't allow the struggling Knicks (24 - 35) to go down for the seventh time in the last eight games, nailing a baseline jumper over Robert Covington with 0 seconds left to seal the home win. New York prevailed despite being outrebounded 50 - 44, a deficit they made up for by shooting a solid 47 percent success rate from the floor. Okafor spearheaded the Sixers with 28 points, which he complemented with 10 rebounds and one assist. Covington continued his torrid start to the second half of the season, tallying a 20 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists, three steals and two blocks. Dario Saric turned in 19 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. Nik Stauskas led the bench with 14 points, three boards and one block. Anthony posted a team - high 37 points, along with six rebounds, two assists and one block. Derrick Rose managed 18 points, five boards and three assists. Lance Thomas and Willy Hernangomez drew starts for Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and Joakim Noah (hamstring), respectively, and generated matching 11 - point efforts. Thomas also registered six boards and two assists, while Hernangomez hauled in nine boards, dished out one assist and recorded a pair of blocks. Justin Holiday paced the second unit with 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, and Kyle O'Quinn, getting some extra run due to the aforementioned frontcourt absences, supplied nine points, five rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocks. The Sixers head back home to tangle with the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, while the Knicks remain home and await the Toronto Raptors for a Monday night showdown.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the upset Monday night over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, 108 - 102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Golden State's juggernaut offense went cold in the fourth quarter. The Warriors scored just 14 points in the final frame and made just one of their nine three - pointers. Oklahoma City won the second half by a dominant 61 - 42 tally to complete the comeback from a sluggish first half that saw Golden State up 60 - 47 at the break. Russell Westbrook (7 - 21 FG, 11 - 14 FT) finished with a game - high 27 points to go with 12 assists, six rebounds and an astounding seven steals. Kevin Durant struggled to shoot (10 - 30 FG, 1 - 4 3PT) but still scord 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to go with three assists and three steals. Steven Adams gave the Thunder the critical third scoring threat they need to compete with Golden State, as he scored 16 points (5 - 8 FG, 6 - 9 FT) to go with 12 rebounds and two blocks. The Thunder shot a sharp 8 - 17 (47 percent) from three - point range, and they needed every bit of that hot shooting to keep up with the Warriors. Steph Curry scored 26 points (9 - 22 FG, 6 - 14 3PT), grabbed 10 rebounds, dished seven assists and grabbed three steals. Klay Thompson added 25 points (11 - 25 FG, 3 - 8 3PT) and Draymond Green pitched in 23 points (9 - 20 FG, 0 - 4 3PT, 5 - 9 FT). But Golden State got just 12 points from Harrison Barnes (eight in the first quarter), zero points from Andrew Bogut, and just 16 points from their bench. The Warriors shot just 44 percent from the floor and shot a pedestrian 11 - 30 (37 percent) from three - point land, just enough of an off night to give the Thunder an opening to steal Game 1. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:0 PM Eastern Time.
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The Brooklyn Nets (2 - 9) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (8 - 5) 90 - 88 on Tuesday. Brook Lopez has been a consistent source of scoring on a Brooklyn team that has endured a forgettable season to date, and the big man was once again the linchpin of the offense Tuesday. Lopez tallied his third double - double in the last four games with a strong 24 - point, 10 - rebound effort. He also posted three blocks for the second consecutive game, giving him an impressive 11 stuffs over his last three contests. Atlanta played without starters Jeff Teague and Kent Bazemore, who were sidelined with ankle injuries. Their offense was missed, with Atlanta falling considerably short of their 103 points per game average on Tuesday. Tiago Splitter entered the starting lineup but could only muster two points, three rebounds, and a block over 12 minutes, while Dennis Schroder pitched in with eight points, 10 assists, and five rebounds in Teague’s stead but struggled from the field for a second straight game (3 - for - 11). Al Horford (18 points), Paul Millsap (17 points), and Kyle Korver (13 points) all tallied respectable efforts, while Thabo Sefalosha’s and Shelvin Mack’s eight - point efforts paced the reserves. However, the Hawks simply could not muster sufficient scoring to avert the road upset. Atlanta drops to 8 - 5 but remains in first place in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. They head home for a date with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. In addition to Lopez’s standout performance, frontcourt mate Thaddeus Young continued his recent stretch of significant offensive contributions with a second consecutive double - double. Young totaled 16 points, 11 rebounds, and five steals, and made a pair of game - winning throws after drawing a foul from Kyle Korver with one second left. Veteran Joe Johnson pitched in with his third double - digit scoring game (13 points) over his last four contests, while Jarret Jack once again provided stat - sheet - stuffing production from the point guard position (14 points, eight assists, three rebounds, and a steal). Shane Larkin paced the Nets bench with a pleasantly surprising 14 points. Brooklyn improved their record to 2 - 9 and remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division. They head to Charlotte for a Wednesday showdown with the Hornets.
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It was a good night to be young on Tuesday, as up - and - coming players dazzled in the Hornets' trip to Los Angeles. For Charlotte, sophomore big man Frank Kaminsky dominated, scoring 24 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting to go with 12 rebounds, three assists, and a block. On the other end of the floor, the Lakers saw astounding play from their own young big man. Former Kentucky Wildcat Julius Randle, a third - year power forward, scored 23 points to go with a whopping 18 rebounds and six assists. Randle added three steals and two blocks. His 23 was tied for the team high with sophomore point guard D'Angelo Russell, who shot 8 - of - 17 and dished out nine assists. Third-year guard Jordan Clarkson scored 16 points off the bench as well, shooting 50 percent from the field with three rebounds and three assists.
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The Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 129 - 108, at Verizon Center on Friday evening. The Nets (15 - 57) had come into Friday's contest on somewhat of a hot streak by their standards, as they'd notched six victories during March, and two in a row for the first time all season. However, despite a strong shooting night once again, Brooklyn was brought back down to earth by an even more proficient Wizards (44 - 28) squad. John Wall, who battled through a migraine, and Bradley Beal turned in their usual solid performances, and the Washington bench combined to score a whopping 70 points to spearhead the blowout win. The Nets were led by Justin Hamilton's 20 points off the second unit, which he supplemented with six boards and two assists. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson paced the starting five with 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jeremy Lin supplied 14 points, three assists, one rebound and one block. Isaiah Whitehead, Archie Goodwin and K.J. McDaniels all generated 10 - point efforts off the bench as well. Randy Foye tallied eight points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Brook Lopez notably had a subpar effort with six points, seven rebounds and two assists. Wall led the Wizards with 22 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal. Beal poured in 19 points and added three assists, a rebound and a steal. No other member of the starting five managed double digits in the scoring column, although Marcin Gortat had a near double - double with eight points and nine rebounds. Brandon Jennings led the second unit with 18 points, nine assists and three rebounds. Bojan Bogdanovic totaled 17 points, seven boards, two assists, a steal and a block. Ian Mahinmi managed 16 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Kelly Oubre, Jr. and Jason Smith were productive as reserves as well with nine and eight - point efforts, respectively. The Nets next head south to tangle with the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday afternoon, while the Wizards head to Cleveland for a Saturday night showdown with the Cavaliers.
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The Atlanta Hawks (8 - 6) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (7 - 7) 100 - 91 on Friday. Atlanta has won three of their last four games. They were paced by Jeff Teague on Friday. He scored a game - high 26 points and passed out seven assists. Thabo Sefolosha (illness) missed a second straight game. Six players scored in double digits as the team shot 50 percent from the field. The Hawks will stay home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. New Orleans has dropped two straight, and Anthony Davis has averaged just 14 field goal attempts over their last two games. Coach Monty Williams held a team meeting Wednesday to discuss the need for the team to make sure Davis is getting 20 shot per game, but they struggled to accomplish that task Friday. With Eric Gordon sidelined indefinitely with a torn labrum, the Pelicans are searching for someone on their roster who can step up and take on Gordon's minutes. They started Darius Miller on Tuesday and then gave Austin Rivers a roll of the dice Friday, but Rivers was anemic against the Hawks, putting up zero points on 0 - for - 8 shooting from the field in 21 minutes as the starting shooting guard Friday. The Pelicans will finish their two - game road trip in Washington against the Wizards on Saturday.
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The Thunder cruised to a 63 - 41 first - half lead, which spearheaded the comfortable double - digit home win. Russell Westbrook's 28 - point, 10 - assist double - double led the way and OKC also imposed their will down low, outrebounding their visitors by a 49 - 35 margin. Doug McDermott followed with 21 points in 21 minutes off the bench. Steven Adams posted a 16 - point, 13 - rebound double - double. Enes Kanter followed with 14 points, while Victor Oladipo poured in nine. Andre Roberson contributed eight points. The Kings bench outscored the starters, combining for 53 points. Georgios Papagiannis, led the way with a 14 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. Skal Labissiere followed with 13 points. Buddy Hield led the first unit with a modest 11 points, while Darren Collison provided 10. Anthony Tolliver matched Hield's scoring total off the bench and added a pair of rebounds. Kosta Koufos tallied nine points.
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The Houston Rockets (25 - 22) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (16 - 28) 112 - 111 on Monday. In a testament to the collective improvement the Pelicans have shown since a 1 - 11 start, the team nearly pulled out a victory despite only getting 19 minutes out of All-Star Anthony Davis due to a concussion. With their main source of offense down, two of the most valuable bench players in the league stepped up to keep New Orleans within striking distance until the scoreboard showed triple zeros. Jrue Holiday equaled the combined scoring total of the starting five with a 32 - point tally, while Ryan Anderson contributed 22 points over the extra playing time he received in Davis' stead. Despite the impressive performances, it was ironically a missed 33 - foot three - point jumper from Holiday as time expired that sealed the Pelicans' fate on a night when their valiant effort fell just short. Houston shot 48 percent from the field, as well as 49 percent from beyond the arc. James Harden was an intergral contributor to both figures, tallying a near triple - double with 35 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block. His scoring haul included three three - pointers. Trevor Ariza played an impressive all - around game, managing 31 points, five rebounds, three assists, a team - high three steals and a block. He also defended Davis well while the latter was on the floor. Patrick Beverley stuffed the stat sheet, registering 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a pair of steals. Clint Capela filled in for Dwight Howard for a third consecutive game, collecting 10 points and five rebounds. Marcus Thornton paced the Rockets' reserves with 12 points, a pair of assists and a rebound. With the victory, Houston remains in fourth place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division. They head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs in a Wednesday tilt. Holiday added nine assists, six rebounds and three steals to his team - high scoring total. Anderson hauled in nine rebounds and recorded one block to supplement his 22 points. Veteran Toney Douglas was the third Pelicans reserve to post double - digit scoring, and the third - highest scorer on the team as well, managing 18 points. He also added six assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block. Norris Cole spearheaded the starting five with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists, the only member of the first unit to reach double - digit points. Backcourt mate Tyreke Evans notably contributed only five points, two rebounds and two assists over a scant 16 minutes on the court, as Holiday's success garnered him an abundant 36 minutes of floor time and kept Evans a spectator for extended stretches. With the loss, New Orleans remains in last place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division. They're at home again on Thursday to face off against the Sacramento Kings.
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The Indiana Pacers (4 - 7) defeated the Chicago Bulls (7 - 3) 99 - 90 on Saturday. Indiana is 3 - 1 over their last four games. Though they dropped their last game to the lowly Denver Nuggets on Friday, the Pacers' wins over the Bulls and Miami Heat in their last three games should be encouraging considering the fact that they remain without David West (ankle), George Hill (knee), C.J. Watson (foot), C.J. Miles (calf), Rodney Stuckey (foot), and Paul George (leg). The Pacers return home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Chicago was without Derrick Rose (hamstring), and the Pacers were able to take advantage. Surprisingly, the Pacers out - rebounded the Bulls 46 - 34. Jimmy Butler continues to show off his offensive game this season. He scored a career - high 32 points, earning 11 of those points at the line on 14 attempts. Rose's status will likely be questionable for the Bulls' next game. They begin a seven - game roadtrip Monday in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
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The Pistons were able to pull out the double - overtime thriller Sunday, largely in part due to a strong showing from their starters. The trio of Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, specifically, all came up big on the offensive side of the ball, combining for 85 of the team's 125 total points. Jackson led the team with 31 points (13 - 26 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), while Drummond pitched in his fourth double - double over the last five games, totaling 28 points (13 - 20 FG, 2 - 3 FT) and 14 rebounds over 52 minutes. It was C.J. McCollum who led the charge for the Trail Blazers, notching a game - high 35 points (16 - 28 FG, 3 - 9 3Pt), while also chipping in three rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block over 44 minutes. However, the more surprising effort came off the bench from Allen Crabbe, who posted a season - high of 30 points. Crabbe's previous highest point total during the 2016 - 17 campaign was just 18 points, so he nearly doubled his previous best.
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The Los Angeles Clippers (24 - 12) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (11 - 25) 114 - 89 on Wednesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Clippers had a monster first half where they out - scored the Lakers 70 - 48, allowing them to coast to an easy victory against the Lakers. They were the superior shooters in this one, going 47 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line, while the Lakers went 44 percent from the floor and only 25 percent from beyond the arc. The Clippers had all five starters reach double figures in points. Blake Griffin led all scorers, as he nearly triple - doubled with 27 points (9 - 13 FG, 9 - 13 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists. He's had an impressive two - game stretch where he's averaged 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Chris Paul added an impressive night with his shot as well. He went 9 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 24 points, while adding 11 assists. It marked his third triple - double in a row, as he continues to find teammates at a very high rate. Matt Barnes finished with 19 points (6 - 12 FG, 5 - 10 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) of his own. He got off a season - high in number of three - pointers, and cashed in on the extra attempts. Both DeAndre Jordan and J.J. Redick finished in double figures, as Jordan had 10 points (4 - 7 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and 13 rebounds, while Redick had 10 points (3 - 8 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT) and two assists. Kobe Bryant really struggled in this game. He shot very poorly, going only 2 - for - 12 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score four points. He did pitch in with eight rebounds and seven assists, but the six turnovers he had took away from his assists. With Bryant having an off night, it spelled doom for the Lakers from the start. Their biggest contribution came from Jordan Clarkson, who came off the bench to score 14 points (6 - 10 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and grab four rebounds. It was a season - high in points for him and a nice surprise as he's averaging only 5 points per game on the year. Like Bryant, Nick Young did n't have his best game from the floor. Young went only 4 - of - 15 from the field and 1 - of - 6 from deep to post 11 points. With two of the leading scorers for this team having off days, the Lakers just could n't keep up. The Clippers' next game will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, while the Lakers will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Friday.
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The Golden Sate Warriors (71 - 9) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (42 - 38) on Saturday night, 100 - 99, for their 71st win of the season. Memphis had a double - digit lead with six minutes left, but couldn’t hold on as Golden State finished the game on a 20 - 9 run. The winning basket came on a controversial call. Draymond Green tipped in a ball that was initially called offensive goaltending. The call, though, was overturned and the points stood, providing the margin of victory with less than a minute left. The key for the Warriors was defense, as they held the Grizzlies to less than 39 percent shooting. Green led the Warriors with 23 points,11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Stephen Curry struggled with his shot, but still managed 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Matt Barnes had one of his best games of the season, as he tallied 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead Memphis, which entered as a double - digit underdog. Vince Carter got a rare start and totaled 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Up next for Golden State is its biggest test, as it travels to San Antonio to play a Spurs team that is undefeated at home this season. A win would tie the Chicago Bulls' all - time record for victories in a season at 72. The Warriors close out the season Wednesday in a re - match with the Grizzlies. Memphis plays the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
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On Monday, the Toronto Raptors saw scoring come from exactly where they would expect it to. Guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan led the team with 27 points and 20 points, respectively. The two All-Stars are the team's top two scorers on the season. Lowry nailed five three - pointers on Monday and also added seven rebounds and four assists. DeRozan, meanwhile, stuffed the stat sheet, coming away with 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. It was a poor outing for the remaining Raptors, however, as the team shot just 33 percent from the field. Portland struggled to find absence with Damian Lillard (ankle) out. Guard C.J. McCollum filled the void somewhat, shooting 12 - of - 23 for 29 points while dishing out seven assists. Center Mason Plumlee had 13 points and a team - high 15 rebounds. The team had issues with holding onto the ball, committing 18 turnovers on the night.
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The shorthanded Miami Heat (30 - 24) defeated the division - rival Atlanta Hawks (31 - 25), 115 - 111, in the first game back from the All-Star break for both teams. Miami fans were dealt a shocking blow over All-Star weekend when it was revealed that veteran power forward Chris Bosh is suffering from blood clots in his lower leg. Bosh sat out the end of the 2014 - 15 season with blood clots which spread from his calf to his lungs. Guard Dwyane Wade, however, has assured fans that the forward's current situation is less severe than his previous ailments. Bosh has announced plans to take blood thinners in hopes of resuming play this season. Despite the star's absence, Miami was able to advance in the standings on Friday with a big win over Atlanta. Small forward Luol Deng stepped up with a season - high 30 points, also tallying 11 rebounds and stealing the ball four times. Bosh's fill - in, Josh McRoberts, also came up huge for the Heat, scoring 19 points and dishing out 10 assists. Despite allowing the Hawks to score in triple - digits, Miami played pesky defense, forcing Atlanta to turn the ball over 21 times. Starting center Hassan Whiteside also missed the contest due to an NBA-issued one - game suspension for a flagrant foul on San Antonio's Boban Marjanovic. Whiteside has accepted the penalty, telling the media that he knows that "actions like that kill my career." The Hawks, meanwhile, were a team surrounded by trade tumors before Thursday's deadline. Despite finishing first in the East in 2014 - 15, Friday's loss has dropped Atlanta to fifth in the East this season. Despite the underwhelming start, Atlanta opted not to make any major deadline moves. Point guard Jeff Teague, whose name was frequently brought up in trade tumors, led the team with 23 points against the Heat. Veteran All-Star Al Horford was another point of discussion in trade talks; Horford posted 14 points, five rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal on Friday. Both teams will host games on Saturday: the Hawks against the Bucks, and the Heat against the Wizards.
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The Los Angeles Clippers (8 - 8) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (4 - 12) 111 - 90 on Friday. The Clippers looked poised to have a great performance on Friday and they did just that. They were up by 21 points at the half and it was never a contest after that. The difference in the game was as simple as shooting, as the Clippers shot 48 percent while the Pelicans shot just 36 percent. The Pelicans had a nightmare of a game in a nightmare season. Not only did the starters play awful, Anthony Davis left yet again with another injury. It appeared to be some sort of knee injury, but we do n't want to speculate at this juncture. The starting - five was horrendous, as they combined for no blocks, no steals and six assists in the loss. They also scored just 45 points with Davis and Eric Gordon combining for 33 of those. The only bright spot was another strong performance from Ish Smith, who tallied 15 points, 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals in the loss. This is simply a bad team right now and if they do n't have Davis they're even worse. Whats even worse is that they have to travel to Utah to take on the Jazz in the second half of a back - to - back on Saturday. The Clippers owned the Pelicans in this game, as the starters barely played in the second half. No starter played more than 28 minutes in the win and that's a good thing considering they play again on Saturday. They got 44 points off the bench, which nearly matched the Pelicans starters. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin were the stars on this evening. Paul accumulated 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds, while Griffin totaled 20 points, six assists and six rebounds. They'll look to play like this again when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
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The Los Angeles Lakers (15 - 55) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (41 - 31) at Staples Center on Tuesday, 107 - 100. Jordan Clarkson played the hero roll in the Lakers win after intercepting two passes with under one minute left in regulation to stave off the Grizzlies. Both teams clawed at each others lead throughout each quarter, but the Lakers had the edge heading into the half and played well enough offensively to make up for some rough defensive breakdowns and miscues in the fourth quarter. Clarkson found himself in the right place at the right time to pick off the passes that iced the game for Los Angeles, but also caused an 8 - second violation a few possessions prior that gave Memphis another opportunity to come back. Metta World Peace was ejected quickly after checking into the game for arguing calls with the ref, and D’Angelo Russell left the game with a bruised left shin. Early reports suggest that Russell will be questionable against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Despite the ejection and minor injury, the Lakers battled to their 15th win. Kobe Bryant was effective in the second half, where he scored 17 of his 20 points, and Clarkson’s wise shot selection was good for 22 points, to go along with five rebounds and one assist. Brandon Bass and Marcelo Huertas hooked up for a late alley - oop that extended the Lakers lead to seven points. Bass finished with 18 points and six boards, while Huertas added four points and seven assists. The banged up Grizzlies are still hanging on to the 5 - seed in the Western Conference, but the loss comes on the second game of a back - to - back, which has been a common theme for the Grizzlies road losses this season. Tony Allen put on a shooting clinic, as he scored 27 points on a perfect 12 - of - 12 shooting. Zach Randolph failed to be his dominant self on the glass, and only brought down six total boards, in addition to 16 points. Lance Stephenson continues to impress with his newest team and added 16 points, six rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes off the bench. The Lakers will visit the Phoenix Suns (19 - 51) on Wednesday, while the Grizzlies travel to Texas to take on the San Antonio Spurs (59 - 11) on Friday.
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The Mavericks avenged a Monday night loss with balanced offense and solid defense. The Mavs shot 47 percent from the field and 41 percent from three - point range, and six players posted double - digit scoring. Wesley Matthews' 19 points led Dallas, while Dirk Nowitzki continued his recent resurgence with 17 points. Deron Williams supplied a 13 - point, 10 - assist double - double, and Harrison Barnes matched Williams' scoring total. J.J. Barea (15 points) and Devin Harris (10 points) were productive off the bench. Gorgui Dieng paced the T-Wolves with 21 points, followed closely by Andrew Wiggins' 19. Karl-Anthony Towns was contained to 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, steal and block. Zach LaVine registered 11 points in his return from a hip injury. Ricky Rubio dished out 10 assists to go with eight points, while Nemanja Bjelica led the bench with 10.
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The Chicago Bulls (37 - 22) beat the Minnesota Timberwolves (13 - 44) 96 - 89 on Friday. With Derrick Rose likely to be out for awhile after undergoing surgery on his meniscus, the Bulls will look to Aaron Brooks to help keep them afloat near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Brooks played 31 minutes and scored six points on 2 - of - 15 shooting. He had four assists, four rebounds and one steal to help make up for his poor shooting performance. Taj Gibson got the start at power forward in place on Pau Gasol, who was out with an illness. Gibson injured his ankle and was unable to return to the game. Jimmy Butler put on a show, he played 43 minutes and had 28 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Adreian Payne was placed back into the starting lineup at power forward. He came off the bench Wednesday to allow Kevin Garnett to make his return to the Timberwolves as a starter. Garnett (rest) sat out against the Bulls. Payne played 27 minutes and finished with six points and five rebounds. Ricky Rubio dished out 10 assists to go along with 15 points and six rebounds. Despite playing their best basketball of the season in the month of February, the Timbwolves still own the worst record in the Western Conference. Minnesota will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday and the Bulls will welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to town on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Hawks (7 - 5) defeated the Washington Wizards (9 - 4) 106 - 102 on Tuesday at the Verizon Center in Washington. No matter the record, games will always be close between teams of the same division. In this battle between Southeast Division foes, the Hawks stole a victory on the road in Washington. Atlanta was able to force Washington into 25 turnovers compared to only 15 of their own, which may have been the difference in this one. The Hawks were led by a big game from Jeff Teague, who shot 8 - for - 18 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 28 points. He was able to get to the line a season - high 14 times, and converted on 12 of those attempts. It was also his second game in a row with 28 points, as he continues to score in bunches. Paul Millsap did give Teague some help though. Millsap recorded his fifth double - double of the year, as he finished with 17 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT) and 11 rebounds. He's now averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds on the year. The Hawks had a great effort off the bench Tuesday, with Shelvin Mack and Mike Scott doing some damage. Mack had 13 points (5 - 9 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and five assists in only 19 minutes, while Scott scored 17 points (5 - 10 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in 22 minutes. For the Wizards, John Wall did as much as he could to give his team a shot at the victory. Wall shot 6 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from beyond the arc to score 21 points, while also dishing out 13 assists. It was his eigth double - double of the season already. Marcin Gortat recorded a double - double of his own, as he scored 12 points and pulled in 11 rebounds. It was his second double - double in as many games. Bradley Beal continued to come off the bench after coming back from injury, and scored 13 points in 34 minutes. The Wizards could have used Nene Hilario in this one, but he was n't able to play due to a foot injury. The Hawks' next game will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, while the Wizards will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
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These are two teams still in the playoff hunt and it was evident through this tightly contested battle. In fact, there were 10 ties and 11 lead changes, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. The assist - to - turnover ratio was key, with Dallas recording 26 assists to nine turnovers, while Los Angeles committed 17 turnovers to just 18 assists. Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 21 points, five rebounds and two assists. Chris Paul accumulated 15 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals. DeAndre Jordan totaled 14 points and 18 rebounds. Seth Curry led the way for the Mavericks, as he tallied 23 points, three rebounds and four assists. Harrison Barnes totaled 21 points, two rebounds and two steals. Dirk Nowitzki amassed 14 points, four rebounds and four assists. Nerlens Noel got a rare start and accrued eight points, 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the NBA Finals by defeating the Toronto Raptors 113 - 87 in Gama 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday at Air Canada Center. The Cavaliers were the prohibited favorite to win this series and they showed why in this clincher. Cleveland came out hot early, as they led by six after the first quarter and by 14 at half. The Cavaliers shot 54 percent from the field and 55 percent from three - point range, going 17 - for - 31. They held the Raptors to just 42 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent from long distance. The Cavaliers outscored the Raptors 27 - 13 in the fourth to cap off their victory. This marked Cleveland's first win in Toronto this season and they will now head to the NBA Finals for the second - straight season. Cleveland was expected to reach the Finals at the beginning of the season and didn’t disappoint one bit. The big three for Cleveland were all huge in this win, as they combined for 83 points and all scored at least 20. LeBron James led the team with 33 points, while also providing 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Kyrie Irving tallied 30 points and nine assists of his own. Kevin Love contributed 20 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in the victory. The only other player in double figures was J.R. Smith, as he scored 15 points. Cleveland will either host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Finals or travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors in a rematch of last years Finals for their next game. This loss was disappointing for Toronto, but it was one of their finest seasons in their history. Kyle Lowry led the team with 35 points in this loss, while scoring 21 in the second half. DeMar DeRozan finished with 20 points of his own, but those two got very little help from anyone else. In fact, the other three starters combined for just 11 points, with no other player on the team reaching double - digits in scoring. The Raptors finished with a franchise - best 56 wins and finished second in the Eastern Conference for the first time in their history.
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The host Utah Jazz took down the Los Angeles Clippers in a key game on Monday, 114 - 108. Utah (42 - 25) extended its lead on the four seed to the two games with Monday's win over Los Angeles. All-Star forward Gordon Hayward was, per usual, the team's leading scorer with 27 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting. Center Rudy Gobert, who many consider a favorite for the Defensive Player of the Year Award, also played a crucial role in the win. Despite a number of testy exchanges with Clippers players, including superstar point guard Chris Paul, Gobert had an efficient 11 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting and played tough defense against the loaded LA frontcourt. Thanks in part to Gobert, Utah was able to win the rebounding battle handily. The Jazz pulled down 42 rebounds to LA's 28. Los Angeles (40 - 27) appeared frustrated by the unfortunately - timed loss. On paper, LA had a stellar offensive night, shooting 50 percent and knocking down 12 three - pointers in the process. However, the team allowed Utah to shoot an even more impressive 53 percent including 14 threes. It was also a tough night for the Clippers' big men. All-Star and offensive wizard Blake Griffin was locked down and held to just eight points in 36 minutes of play. Center DeAndre Jordan, the league's all - time leader in field goal percentage, shot just 5 - of - 9 for 12 points. The duo also combined for only 16 rebounds, well below their season average. On Wednesday, the Jazz will visit Detroit while LA will host the Bucks.
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The Portland Trail Blazers (39 - 19) defeated the Sacramento Kings (20 - 37) 110 - 99 on Sunday. Portland dropped two games coming out of the All-Star break, but they've since rattled off three consecutive wins. Damian Lillard lead the way with a game - high 31 points and seven assists and got some help from LaMarcus Aldridge putting up 26 points and 15 rebounds of his own. Backup center Joel Freeland played for the first time since Jan. 3, missing 24 games with a strained right shoulder. The Blazers are in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Sacramento has had to play their last two games without DeMarcus Cousins as he continues to rest ankle and hip injuries, losing both games. Cousins is averaging 24 points per game this season, and the starting frontcourt of Carl Landry and Jason Thompson on Sunday could muster only seven combined points in 34 minutes. Rudy Gay tried to pick up the slack, scoring a team - high 24 points, and Derrick Williams pitched in 18 points off the bench, but without Cousins, the Kings did n't have enough rations to survive the Blazers on Sunday. They've gone 2 - 3 since George Karl took over the coaching reigns after the All-Star break. Sunday's game was the final matchup the Blazers and Kings will have this season, with the Blazers taking the season series 2 - 1. Portland will continue their road trip against the Clippers on Wednesday, and Sacramento will embark on an eight - game road trip that starts in New York on Tuesday.
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LeBron James led the way for the Cavs as he went off for a season - high 44 points. James shot 17 - of - 24 from the field and 5 - of - 10 from long range on the way to the 73rd 40 - point game of his career. He also added 10 assists, nine rebounds, three steals and one block, in 42 minutes of action. Kevin Love added 22 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting, along with six rebounds and three steals. Tristan Thompson notched a solid double - double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, in 28 minutes. Thompson went 5 - of - 5 from the field, while the Cavs as a team shot 58 percent from the field. Kemba Walker led the way for the Hornets, with 24 points before exiting the game early with a left knee contusion. Cody Zeller added 17 points on 7 - of - 8 shooting, along with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 23 minutes.
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The Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings in overtime, 108 - 96, at American Airlines Arena on Tuesday. The Heat (2 - 2) utilized an impressive night from three - fifths of their first unit and a strong defensive effort in overtime to overcome a pair of 30 - point efforts from Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins and notch their 15th consecutive win at home over Sacramento (2 - 3). The hard - fought victory came after Miami blew an 80 - 71 advantage in the final six minutes of regulation. However, Cousins fouled out with 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, making the path to an eventual win a bit easier for the Heat. Tyler Johnson was particularly effective in the extra period, tallying seven points to help put Sacramento away. Cousins added seven rebounds, four assists and a block to his point total. Gay was even more impressive, hauling in 12 rebounds and adding an assist and a steal while also taking a team - high 24 shots. Arron Afflalo had his best game yet in his new Sacramento digs, collecting 18 points, three rebounds and a steal. Those three players provided the majority of the offense, however, as Matt Barnes and Ty Lawson notably combined for just two points (from Barnes) on 1 - for - 13 shooting. Goran Dragic paced Miami with his second consecutive 25 - point game, and he added eight rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. Dion Waiters totaled 20 points, four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal, as he continues to serve as a solid source of scoring for the Heat. Hassan Whiteside become only the second player in franchise history to start a season with four straight double - doubles by posting 14 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal, while Luke Babbitt pitched in with 10 points, a rebound and a steal. Johnson's 22 points led the bench, and he added four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. The Kings next make the trip upstate and pay a visit to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, while the Heat head north to Toronto to take on the Raptors in a Friday night showdown.
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112 - 87 Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Despite playing their second game in a row and their third game in four days, the Warriors (57 - 14) had very little problem handling the Mavericks (30 - 40) on Tuesday night. Dallas managed to keep it close for 12 minutes, holding a two - point lead after the end of the first quarter. But from there, Golden State managed to blow the game wide open, outscoring the Mavericks by 27 points over the next 36 minutes of game time. The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson, who scored a game - high 23 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting, while Steph Curry added 17 points, nine assists and five rebounds of his own. Ian Clark put together a great performance off the bench as well, scoring 18 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting. As a team, Golden State shot a very effective 55 percent from the field and 41 percent from long range. The Mavericks, on the other hand, were not as fortunate with their shooting, as they shot just 35 percent from the field overall, and despite shooting 14 more shots than Golden State, they made 10 less. They were led by 16 points and nine rebounds from Dirk Nowitzki, with Nerlens Noel scoring an efficient 14 points in 17 minutes to go along with seven rebounds off the bench. But overall, it was a forgettable offensive night for Dallas, who, with the loss, are now three games behind the Nuggets for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
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The host Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 89 - 83, in overtime on Wednesday. It was a low - scoring affair all - around, as both teams struggled to get their shots to fall. Memphis shot just 35 percent from the floor, including 3 - of - 18 from star center Marc Gasol. Gasol still contributed, recording 11 rebounds and five assists. Gasol also helped lock down superstar Anthony Davis, who was held to just 10 points on the night. Davis had a historic start to the season, scoring 95 points in his first two games. However, he was not performing at the same level on Wednesday, being held to just 3 - of - 13 from the field. New Orleans, who has been missing guard Jrue Holiday and wing Tyreke Evans, is now 0 - 5 on the season. It was a particularly weak night for the team's starting five, who combined for just 19 points. New Orleans did, however, force the Grizzlies into overtime while seeing significant contributions from young players. Sixth overall pick Buddy Hield established his new career high with 18 points. Newly-acquired guard Lance Stephenson led the team with 45 minutes played and 21 points scored. Both teams will play at home on Thursday, with the Grizzlies facing the Clippers and the Pelicans facing the Suns.
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The biggest difference in a game that was decided by a game - winning tip - in was the play of both teams' benches, as there was a large discrepancy in a very close matchup. For the Grizzlies, Vince Carter's 20 points off the bench ended up leading the team in scoring while Zach Randolph contributed 16 points of his own. In all, Memphis' reserves managed to score 55 of the team's 108 points and played a big role in their victory. On the other side, while Denver's starters were very productive and each managed to score in double figures, their bench was a no - show on Tuesday night. Rookie Jamal Murray had a solid outing off the bench, scoring 10 points in 17 minutes, but as an entire unit, the Nuggets' reserves managed just 25 of the team's 107 points. A little more production from any of the four Denver reserves who played at least 10 minutes on Tuesday and the game likely has a much different outcome.
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The dynamic backcourt duo of Nicolas Batum and Kemba Walker propelled the Hornets to a comeback victory, after the Lakers jumped out to a 73 - 59 halftime lead. Charlotte stormed back in the second half and sealed the win with a Batum eight - foot basket with 13 seconds on the clock, and two free throws with six ticks left. Walker's 28 points, which came on 11 - of - 26 shooting, paced the Hornets. Batum had a double - double with 23 points and 10 assists. Marvin Williams (15 points) and Cody Zeller (11 points) rounded out the first unit, while Marco Belinelli (13 points) and Frank Kaminsky III (11 points) were productive off the bench. Jordan Clarkson's 25 points paced the Lakers, while starting two - guard Nick Young tallied 24 points. D'Angelo Russell (15 points) and Luol Deng (11 points) also provided solid support.
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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 102 - 92, at FedEx Forum on Friday. Despite this game being close throughout the first quarter, the Pacers dominated the rest of the way. The second and third quarters were especially decisive, outscoring the Grizzlies 64 - 42 in that 24 - minute stretch. Free-throw shooting really killed Memphis, as they went just 13 - of - 23, while the Pacers went a perfect 11 - of - 11. Indiana also dominated the shooting, hitting 51 percent of their shots, while holding Memphis to 41 percent. The Pacers also won the rebounding differential, 50 - 39. The Grizzlies (34 - 25) have now lost three of their last four games, as this was not how they wanted to start their stretch run. Despite playing just 14 minutes off the bench, Troy Daniels led the team with 13 points. Marc Gasol led the starters, as he accumulated 12 points, four rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley finished with 10 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Tony Allen accrued 11 points, seven rebounds and five steals. On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Pacers (30 - 28) had lost six - straight headed into this matchup, so a blowout win is just what the doctor ordered. C.J. Miles led Indiana in scoring, as he dropped 17 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting. Jeff Teague went just 2 - of - 8 from the field, but totaled 10 points and 10 assists en route to a double - double. Monta Ellis was a nice spark off the bench, providing 16 points and three assists. The Pacers will be in action again on Saturday against the Miami Heat.
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The Orlando Magic (29 - 37) defeated the similarly - positioned Denver Nuggets (28 - 40) on Tuesday, 116 - 110. Shooting guard Evan Fournier exploded for 30 points to lead the way to the win. Fournier dropped in five three - pointers and shot 11 - for - 19 on the whole, en route to a game - high scoring performance. Also impressive was big man Jason Smith, who came off the bench for 25 points and 13 rebounds while turning the ball over just once. Smith shot 10 - for - 15, contributing to Orlando's impressive 54 percent shooting from the field. Orlando also dished out 28 assists, demonstrating impressive team ball movement. Denver's high - scoring night was bolstered by strong bench play. Four members of the second unit scored in double - digits, with strong Sixth Man of the Year candidate Will Barton leading the bench with 15 points. Trade deadline acquisition D.J. Augustin scored 12 while also dishing eight assists and grabbing three steals. On the whole, Denver shot a solid 50 percent from the field; however, the team could not get it done on the defensive end, holding a disadvantage both in terms of shooting splits and turnovers allowed. Denver will next see the court on Thursday in Atlanta, while Orlando will visit Charlotte on Wednesday.
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Rudy Gobert led the way for the Utah Jazz in their close victory on the road against the Phoenix Suns. While Eric Bledsoe led all scorers with 31 points, Gobert answered the opposing guard's big performance with 18 points and 17 rebounds, to go along with one assist, one steal and four blocks. Gordon Hayward and George Hill each provided 17 points, while the remaining two starters also finished in double figures scoring. Defensively, the Jazz held the Suns to a lowly 23 percent shooting from behind the arc, and while the midrange game was successful for Phoenix throughout the contest, the big scorers were just Bledsoe and Devin Booker. Joe Johnson added 15 points off the bench for the Jazz in the win, while Boris Diaw finished with 12 points, six assists and three rebounds.
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The Big Three of Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and Kevin Love combined for 71 of the Cavs' 121 points, with the latter two also posting double - doubles. Tristan Thompson and Channing Frye were also strong contributors, with the former equaling a season - high with 15 points and the latter supplying 21 points in just 20 minutes, including a go - ahead three - pointer with 59 seconds remaining. The Raptors were led by Kyle Lowry's near double - double of 28 points, nine assists, five rebounds and four steals. DeMar DeRozan supplied 26 points as well, but only went 10 - of - 27 from the field. Jonas Valanciunas compiled 14 points, nine rebounds and a pair of dimes, while Norman Powell contributed 12 points in a start at small forward. Terrence Ross paced the reserves with 18 points, including a 4 - of - 7 tally from beyond the arc.
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The Denver Nuggets (23 - 41) defeated the New York Knicks (12 - 50) 106 - 78 on Monday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. After an even first quarter, the Nuggets got hot in the second, out - scoring the Knicks 30 - 15 to go into the half up by 15. They continued with that momentum in the third quarter, this time out - scoring the Knicks 36 - 19. With such a large lead following the third, the Nuggets were then able to coast to the easy victory in front of their home crowd in the fourth. They were the superior shooters in this one as well, finishing at 44 percent from the field, while the Knicks went just 39 percent. They also forced the Knicks into 14 turnovers, while committing just eight of their own. Kenneth Faried got the start at center in this matchup, as Jusuf Nurkic was sitting out as he nursed an ankle injury. Despite being undersized for the center position, he went off for a team - high of 19 points (7 - 12 FG, 5 - 7 FT), while also adding 11 rebounds and a blocked shot in just 27 minutes. After struggling for a good portion of the season, he's started to pick things up lately, posting four double - doubles over his last five games. During that five - game stretch, he's averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds. Wilson Chandler also played well. He went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line for 17 points, to go along with six rebounds in 23 minutes. He could've had more, but he was rested with the Nuggets having such a big lead. Coming off the bench, Will Barton continued his surprising play with the Nuggets and posted 17 points (6 - 13 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), four rebounds and three assists. Since coming over to the Nuggets from the Portland Trail Blazers 10 games ago, he's averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steals per game. Ty Lawson was the other Nugget in double figures, as he finished with 14 points (3 - 6 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 7 - 9 FT) and six assists. For the Knicks, Alexey Shved was in the starting lineup at shooting guard with Tim Hardaway Jr out with a back injury. Shved made the start count, finishing with a team - high of 19 points (6 - 12 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 4 - 6 FT) in just 25 minutes. It was his second strong performance in a row, as he just posted 15 points against the Pacers on Saturday. Considering he's averaged just 9 points so far this season, he's been a nice surprise for the Knicks since coming over from the Rockets in February. Langston Galloway was another player who had a decent showing Monday. He went 7 - for - 9 from the field to score 14 points, to go along with three rebounds and four assists. He continues to be very inconsistent for the Knicks, as his scoring and rebounding numbers fluctuate at a high rate from game to game. Andrea Bargnani had been turning some heads recently with two games in a row scoring more than 20 points. He came back down to earth a bit Monday and finished with just 12 points (4 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and seven rebounds. To be fair, he did play just 24 minutes due to the nature of the blowout, so he probably would have put up some some higher point totals with more time on the court. The Nuggets' next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, while the Knicks will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Tuesday.
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The Utah Jazz (1 - 2) defeated the Phoenix Suns (2 - 1) 118 - 91 on Saturday. Derrick Favors paced the Jazz, scoring a game - high 32 points in 30 minutes. Gordon Hayward recorded his first double - double of the season, putting up 24 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. Starting power forward Enes Kanter played just 16 minutes and appears stuck in a timeshare for minutes with backup Trevor Booker who played 24 mintues off the bench. The Suns had six players finish in double - digits, but after fighting for a win against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the Suns did n't have enough fight to sweep their back - to - back set. Alex Len followed up his career night on Friday with a modest performance Saturday, puting up just four points and three rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench. P.J. Tucker completed his three - game suspension Saturday and will be able to return to action for the Suns in their next game. The Suns have two days off before going on the road to the play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Jazz's next game is on the road Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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The San Antonio Spurs (31 - 18) beat the Orlando Magic (15 - 37) 110 - 103 on Wednesday. Tim Duncan dropped 26 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. It was his sixth double - double since the beginning of January, and his second game of at least 20 and 10 in his last four. Manu Ginobli dished out 10 assists in 29 minutes. Boris Diaw was inserted into the starting lineup for Tiago Splitter, who sat out with an illness. It was Splitter's second game missed out of the Spurs' past three. San Antonio has turned it on as of late. They've only lost four games since the calendar turned to 2015 and have n't lost back - to - back games since Dec. 25 and 26. The Magic, on the other hand, are having a rough go so far in 2015. They inexplicably won consecutive games against the Bulls and Rockets on Jan. 12 and 14. Other than those two tilts, the Magic are winless this year. They have been getting strong performances from center Nikola Vucevic, who's been averaging 19 points and 12 rebounds over his past five games. However, he put up 25 points and 13 rebounds on the Spurs in Wednesday's losing effort. Tobias Harris also had a double - double with 23 points and 10 rebounds to go along with six assists. While all five Magic starters scored in double figures and avoided a negative plus - minus, the bench combined for just 17 points, and all five reserves had a negative plus/minus. The Magic will welcome the Los Angeles Lakers to the Amway Center on Friday, and the Spurs will stick around Florida for a rematch of the 2013 and 2014 NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.
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The Dallas Mavericks (13 - 9) defeated the New York Knicks (10 - 12) 104 - 97 despite a late rally by the Knicks. Dallas took a 16 - point lead going into the fourth quarter and nearly blew it with some terrible shooting. The team scored just 16 points in the final 12 minutes and were outscored 25 - 16. What won them the game was their veteran leadership, as they committed just nine turnovers and allowed just nine free - throw attempts in the game. Both teams did shoot over 45 percent from the field, but the lack of errors is what won the Mavericks the game. Dallas was shooting well over 50 percent before a dreadful fourth quarter. They still held off the Knicks thanks to Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams. Nowitzki tallied 25 points and six rebounds, while Williams contributed 18 points and seven assists. Dallas was extremely shorthanded in the backcourt and Felton stepped in nicely, by collecting 14 points, five rebounds and five assists in the win. This is a nice win for the Mavericks against a resurgent Knicks team and they'll look to keep up this form against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The Knicks have now lost six of their last eight games and the surprise team is starting to look more like what people expected. What people didn’t expect was this stellar play from Kristaps Porzingis, who continued his fantastic form on Monday. Porzingis scored a team - high 28 points in the loss on 13 - for - 18 shooting. Carmelo Anthony also had a nice all - around game, as he tallied 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds in the defeat. New York will have another tough task when they have to travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in their next game.
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The Houston Rockets (14 - 14) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (16 - 12) 107 - 97 on Saturday. Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers stated multiple times in his press conferences this season that the Clippers need to improve on the defensive end of the floor, and that precise reason resulted in the loss to the Rockets. Outside of strong performances from starters Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin and JJ Redick, Los Angeles sporadic bench was unable to assist the offensive end, and broke down defensively out the gate. Blake Griffin led all Clippers scorers with 22 points and the power forward pulled down eight rebounds alongside six assists on 9 - of - 13 shooting. Chris Paul scored 12 points and added 10 assists, while DeAndre Jordan provided a double - double of his own with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Rivers used all 15 players at his disposal, but the team shot 40 percent from the field and 29 percent from deep. The Clippers were coming off a blown fourth quarter lead to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, and the second game of a back - to - back against the Rockets proved to be as daunting a task. The Dwight Howard headlines may be circulating on account of the center’s unhappiness in Houston, but the outside issues did not phase the big man as he posted 22 points and 14 rebounds on 8 - of - 11 shooting. James Harden struggled to find his stroke though the contest, but scored 18 points and dished out 11 assists in the winning effort. Ty Lawson (suspension) served his first of a two game suspension for his 2014 DUI. Trevor Ariza provided 17 points, six rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes, while Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton added double figures off the bench. Both teams play on Monday, with the Clippers returning home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (18 - 9), while the Rockets host the Charlotte Hornets (15 - 11).
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Despite the fact that Houston were expected to win this game easily, New Orleans had a thorough domination. In fact, they held a double - digit lead for the final three quarter, after winning the fits quarter, 36 - 23. Shooting was the difference, with the Rockets shooting just 42 percent to the Pelicans 53 percent. Solomon Hill was the star for New Orleans, as he tallied 30 points, six rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Anthony Davis finished with 24 points, 15 rebounds and two steals. Jrue Holiday accrued 19 points and six assists. James Harden had a monster game, as he collected 41 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. None of the other five starters scored in double figures, as they combined for just one assist between the four. Eric Gordon and Lou Williams both scored in double figures off the bench to finish second and third in scoring.
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The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, 123 - 116. Phoenix (9 - 21) saw strong guard play en route to the win. Sophomore Devin Booker had four threes and scored 23 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, starting point guard Eric Bledsoe led the team with 24 points. Bledsoe, who has caught fire in the month of December, also dished a whopping 11 assists. One of the keys to victory for the Suns was a strong effort on the glass, as the team managed to hold a 43 - 28 rebounding advantage by the game's end. Philadelphia (7 - 22) reclaimed the title of worst team in the league with the loss, but saw promising play from its young rising stars. Most notably, Rookie of the Year front - runner Joel Embiid absolutely dominated Phoenix's frontcourt. Embiid had 27 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in just 28 minutes of play. Embiid is playing on a minutes restriction after injuries robbed him of two consecutive seasons. However, he has made the most of limited minutes and delivered one of his best nights of the season on Friday. Point guard Sergio Rodriguez also impressed, scoring 21 and dishing out seven assists. The two teams will both rest until after Christmas.
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The Golden State Warriors throttled the Portland Trail Blazers, 135 - 90, at Oracle Arena on Saturday. Golden State was expected to have a monster output against this Portland defense and they did n't disappoint. Not only did they shoot 59 percent from the field, they assisted on 36 of their 51 made baskets. The Warriors were lights - out from long distance too, going 14 - of - 28 from three - point range in their blowout win. Rebounding was a huge factor for Golden State, winning that battle, 56 - 31. This was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors, as they won every quarter by at least seven points. The Blazers (13 - 16) have been one of the worst defenses in the league this season and a matchup with the Warriors is the last thing they needed. Damian Lillard did all he could for Portland, as he led the team with 20 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting. Maurice Harkless was n't far behind Lillard, as he dropped 17 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting. No player on the roster had more than seven rebounds or five assists. Allen Crabbe was the best player off the bench, as he accumulated nine points, five rebounds and three assists. Portland's next game should be much easier, as they play the Sacramento Kings in a road matchup on Tuesday. The Warriors (24 - 4) have been setting records on the offensive end this season and they only added to those numbers here. Kevin Durant was the player of the game, as he tallied 34 points, 11 rebounds and four assists on 11 - of - 13 shooting. Stephen Curry was second among the starters, as he accrued 19 points, three rebounds and six assists in just 27 minutes of play. Ian Clark was fantastic off the bench, scoring 23 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting. Draymond Green scored just three points on 1 - of - 4 shooting, but provided 12 rebounds and 13 assists in an impressive all - around performance. Scoring wo n't be as easy on Tuesday, as the Warriors host the Utah Jazz for their next game.
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The Celtics' offense struggled on Sunday, but Isaiah Thomas did not. The team hit just 40 percent of its shots from the field and saw only one player score more than 14 points. That player was All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, who led the team with 33 points including five three - pointers. The Celtics, the league's worst rebounding team, did an excellent job on the boards, though. The team out - rebounded Detroit 52 - 45, and forward Jae Crowder led the way with 11. As a team, the Celtics hit 12 three - pointers. The real story of the night was Detroit's free - throw shooting. Despite getting to the line 35 times, the Pistons capitalized on only 16 of those shots for a percentage of just under 46 percent. Andre Drummond, who holds the dubious honor of worst free - throw shooter in league history, went just 1 - of - 11 from the line to add to Detroit's mess at the charity stripe.
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The Miami Heat (20) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (0 - 3) 114 - 96 on Saturday. Chris Bosh scored a game - high 30 points to go with eight rebounds in 33 minutes. Josh McRoberts made his Heat debut after missing the entire preseason recovering from toe surgery. McRoberts came off the bench and played 11 minutes. Shawne Williams was once again the starter at power forward in McRoberts' stead. Williams finished with 15 points and three three - pointers in 29 minutes. Mario Chalmers scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute replaced Chris Johnson in the starting lineup for the Sixers on Saturday. Hollis Thompson shifted down to the starting shooting guard job to make room for Mbah a Moute. Mbah a Moute finished with nine points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes. K.J. McDaniels, who suffered a minor hip flexor injury in Friday's game, was available and played 21 minutes off the bench, finishing with eight points and three blocks. Michael Carter-Williams is expected to be out until Nov. 13, but Tony Wroten continues to put up impressive numbers in Carter-Williams' absence. Wroten finished with a double - double of 21 points and 10 assists in 33 minutes. The Heat will complete a back - to - back set at home Sunday against the Tornoto Raptors. The Sixers' next game is at home Monday against the Houston Rockets.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (37 - 29) beat the Chicago Bulls (40 - 28) 109 - 100 in a matinee matchup at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday. The win put the Thunder a half game up on the New Orleans Pelicans for the final playoff spot in the West. New Orleans will try to even things up again when they host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening. Kevin Durant (foot) remains out indefinitely, but there is some hope he'll be able to return in the next 1 - to - 2 weeks. Oklahoma City has also played without starting power forward Serge Ibaka the last two games, using Enes Kanter, Steven Adams, Mitch McGary and Nick Collison to help fill the gaps in their frontcourt while Russell Westbrook guides the ship in Durant's absence and picks up a lot of the scoring slack. Westbrook scored a game - high 36 points to go with 11 rebounds and six assists in 41 minutes. He's scored the game - high mark in five of his last six games, doing his best to will the Thunder into the playoffs and make his case for the MVP Award. Chicago has had their own injury issues of late, with Derrick Rose (knee), Jimmy Butler (elbow) and Taj Gibson (ankle) all sidelined. Gibson has returned to practice but has not been cleared to return to game action. Rookie forward Nikola Mirotic has helped pick up most of the scoring load that was left in the absence of the Bulls' injured stars, and he posted a team - high 27 points in 30 minutes off the bench Sunday. Chicago lost the game because they could n't keep Oklahoma City's big men off the glass. Between Adams and Kanter, the Thunder collected 17 offensive rebounds, giving them enough extra possessions to lock up the game even though the Bulls forced them into 17 turnovers, on which they were able to score an easy 27 points. The Thunder have won five of their last seven games as they fight for the final spot in the West playoff standings, overcoming the adversity they've been handed as a result of numerous injuries. The Bulls, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six games, and while they still hold the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, their inability to stay competitive without a fully healthy roster is concerning for their potential to take a series when they reach the postseason. Oklahoma City will play the Mavericks in Dallas on Monday, and Chicago will have a few days off before hosting the Pacers on Wednesday.
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Tyreke Evans, who played his first game of the season in mid - December after recovering from a knee injury, is finally starting to get back into the swing of things. Following his performance Wednesday night of 18 points, five assists and four rebounds in just 20 minutes, Evans has now scored in double figures in five straight contests, which included a brilliant 29 - point performance against the Nets last Thursday. He has, however, remained limited as of late, as he has played just 21 minutes per game over the course of January. After battling injuries all throughout the start of the season, this may be the healthiest the team has been all year, and if Evans can continue his return to form, New Orleans could continue to be competitive in the Western Conference over the second half of the season.
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