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The Memphis Grizzlies (55 - 27) beat the Indiana Pacers (38 - 44) 95 - 83 on Wednesday. Marc Gasol ended his spectacular season with another splendid performance. He absolutely dominated the Pacer's interior, with 33 points and 13 rebounds. Gasol also held his opposing counterpart Roy Hibbert to just seven points and four assists in 25 minutes. With Mike Conley out with a foot injury, it was up to Beno Urdih and Nick Calathes to man the point guard position. Udrih started and played 16 minutes, while Calathes played 32 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals. The win put Memphis in the fifth seed for the Western Conference playoffs. They'll be taking on the Portland Trail Blazers (51 - 31) in the first round of the playoffs. Indiana would've clinched a playoff birth with a win but did n't have an answer for Gasol's beastly play. It certainly did n't help that Paul George exited the game with a left calf injury, after playing 15 minutes. The Pacers did take advantage of Conley's absence, as the starting backcourt duo of George Hill and C.J. Miles combined for 46 points on 19 - of - 38 shooting from the field. Indiana ended the season with a record identical to the Brooklyn Nets, but the Nets own the tie - breaker and will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conferences playoffs.
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The Phoenix Suns defeated the host Orlando Magic, 92 - 87, at Amway Center on Wednesday. Orlando had the second - worst offense in the league, while the Suns had the worst defense, so something had to give in this matchup. It was the Magic's offense that proved to be more inept, as they were held to just 36 percent shooting on their way to 87 points. They also struggled from three - point range and from the free - throw line, going 7 - of - 25 from deep and 14 - of - 23 from the charity stripe. Both teams made just 33 shots, but the Magic took 18 more shots than the Suns, as they were far from efficient in their loss. Phoenix (5 - 11) have really struggled on the defensive end this season, but this was their best defensive performance of the year. All five starters scored in double figures for the Suns, with Alex Len leading the team with 17 points. Len also provided 12 rebounds and two blocks in the absence of Tyson Chandler. Eric Bledsoe accumulated 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Devin Booker and Brandon Knight combined for just 23 points, three rebounds and four assists, but played strong defense. P.J. Tucker was a nice spark off the bench, providing 10 points and seven rebounds. On deck for Phoenix is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Orlando (6 - 9) has struggled on offense all season and not being able to score against the Suns may be the low point. Evan Fournier carried the load in this defeat, as he tallied 25 points, four rebounds and three steals in the loss. Nikola Vucevic recorded a 21 - point, 13 - rebound double - double on 10 - of - 15 shooting. No other starter scored in double figures with Elfrid Payton accruing nine points, six rebounds and seven assists as the starting point guard. Orlando's next game will be on Friday, when they host the Washington Wizards.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (39 - 30) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (53 - 16) 123 - 115 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday. Down 95 - 92, the Thunder went into another gear, outscoring the Hawks 33 - 20 in the fourth quarter. Russell Westbrook continued his reign of terror, recording another triple - double. He had 36 points (8 - 24 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 17 - 17 FT), 10 rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in 44 minutes. Dion Waiters contributed 26 points (11 - 18 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt), to go with three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes. Paul Milsap lead the Hawks in scoring with 19 points (8 - 16 FG, 1 - 3 3 Pt) to go with three rebounds, three assists and four steals. DeMarre Carrol finished second in scoring with 15 points (5 - 9 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt). The Hawks sit atop the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are eighth in the Western Conference, 2 games ahead of the ninth - place Pelicans. Both teams have played well in March: the Hawks have won 10 of their last 13, while the Thunder have won seven of their last 10. With Friday's game in the books, the Thunder and Hawks split the season series 1 - 1.
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The Portland Trail Blazers (6 - 9) beat the Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 11) 107 - 93 at Staples Center on Sunday. Damian Lillard led all scorers with 30 points, to go along with six rebounds and 13 assists, as the Blazers cruised in transition and the dominated the paint throughout the night. Lillard ranks sixth in scoring in the NBA, and the Lakers had no way of slowing down the explosive point guard. C.J. McCollum continues to thrive in Terry Stotts' offense and finished with 19 points, four rebounds and five assists on 8 - for - 13 shooting. Mason Plumlee added a double - double, tallying 17 points and 11 rebounds. Through 13 games, the Lakers poor trend of shooting and shot selection arises each time they take the floor. Kobe Bryant and Lou Williams see a majority of isolation plays, but neither shooter is scoring at an efficient rate. Bryant finished with 18 points on 6 - for - 22 shooting, including trouble behind the arc (0 - for - 5), in 31 minutes played. D’Angelo Russell rounded out the stat sheet, but struggled to find his shot in the second half, as he contributed 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists. The Lakers rank in the bottom tier of defensive efficiency and are getting torched in transition on a regular basis. Roy Hibbert has protected the rim and finished with four blocks, in addition to seven points and eight rebounds, but his pace is not aiding the Lakers defensive woes. The Lakers head north on Tuesday, where the undefeated Golden State Warriors (150) await their arrival, one game away from making NBA history. The Trail Blazers also play on Tuesday, where they will host the Chicago Bulls (8 - 4).
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The Los Angeles Lakers dominated from top to bottom on Friday, with six players scoring in double digits. The Lakers saw a 62 - 41 advantage on the boards, including 18 offensive rebounds. The team shot 50 percent from the field and drained 10 three - pointers. Veteran forward Luol Deng led the team with 14 rebounds and poured in 19 points. Sixth man Lou Williams scored a team - high 24 points, including five threes. Second overall pick Brandon Ingram, meanwhile, had one of the best games of his young career, scoring 17 points off the bench on 6 - of - 9 shooting and 5 - of - 5 from the free - throw line. On Miami's end, center Hassan Whiteside again sat due to injury. In his absence, big man Willie Reed stepped up with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Bench forward James Johnson led the second unit with 20 points and had four three - pointers.
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The visiting Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in a double - overtime thriller, 125 - 124, at Moda Center on Sunday. Reggie Jackson had multiple attempts to put a much quicker end to Sunday's game, but missed final shots at the end of regulation, as well as the first overtime. However, despite the missed shots, Jackson was still a big reason the Pistons (18 - 21) were able to pull out the victory, as he scored a team - high 31 points (13 - 26 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT). Both teams shot extremely well from the floor, as the Pistons finished with a 51 percent clip from the field, while the Trail Blazers shot 52 percent. However, the Pistons were able to limit their mistakes, turning the ball over just nine times to the Trail Blazers' 16. Along with Jackson's solid offensive performance, both Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were key in Sunday's win. Drummond posted his fourth double - double over the last five games, logging 28 points (13 - 20 FG, 2 - 3 FT), 14 rebounds, four steals and a pair of blocked shots over 52 minutes. Caldwell-Pope was extremely efficient, going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line for 26 points. That included the go - ahead three - point bucket in the second overtime, which eventually provided the Pistons with their second consecutive win. The only negative was losing Jon Leuer early in the game with a right knee injury. He played just six minutes before exiting and is slated to undergo additional testing following the game. The Pistons match up with the Kings on Tuesday in Sacramento. Keeping the Trail Blazers (16 - 23) alive was the duo of C.J. McCollum and Allen Crabbe. McCollum went off for a game - high 35 points (16 - 28 FG, 3 - 9 3Pt), while adding three rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block. Crabbe, who recently logged a few starts with Damian Lillard sidelined, returned to a bench role, but was nearly perfect from the field and chipped in with 30 points (12 - 15 FG, 5 - 5 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT) of his own. McCollum had a shot at the buzzer in the second overtime to secure the victory, but came up short, which leaves the the Trail Blazers at eighth in the Western Conference standings following the loss. The Trail Blazers travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Tuesday.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (20 - 9) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (5 - 24) 120 - 85 on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant was far from his vintage self, scoring only two points in the second half of the game, and finished with 19 points, three assists and one rebound on 7 - of - 22 shooting. Bryant and Thunder forward Kevin Durant looked to be enjoying their matchup, but Durant got the better of five time NBA champion in the blowout win. The Lakers were without sophomore forward Julius Randle (ankle) and started Larry Nance Jr in his place. Nance contributed a lowly four points and five rebounds in the losing effort. Rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell added 18 points off the bench and outscored starting guard Jordan Clarkson, who finished with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists. The Lakers shot their way out of the game from the very beginning of the second half, completing just 36 percent of their field goals and going 7 - of - 25 from the 3 - point line. The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook, who threw down two highlight worthy dunks on his way to 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Kevin Durant added 21 points of his own, to go along with seven rebounds and five assists on 7 - of - 9 shooting. Serge Ibaka, Andre Roberson and Enes Kanter all finished in double figures alongside Westbrook and Durant. Billy Donovan used all 13 of his players, and every player was able to convert a bucket. Oklahoma City shot 53 percent from the field and cruised to an easy victory at the Staples Center. Both teams play on Christmas Day, with the Thunder hosting the Chicago Bulls (15 - 11), while the Lakers entertain the Los Angeles Clippers (15 - 13).
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The host Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115 - 108 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Despite Indiana (2 - 2) leading for nearly the entirety of the game, the Lakers (1 - 3) kept it close all night long. The only leads for the Lakers were when they started up 40 and when they took a late lead in the fourth quarter at 106 - 104. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, as both teams took 28 attempts, with the Pacers making four more than the Lakers. Rim protection was huge as well, as Indiana swatted away eight shots to the Lakers two. Los Angeles leaned on their bench in this game and nearly pulled out an upset win. Lou William was the leading scorer for the Lakers off the bench, dropping 19 points and five assists. Second on the team was Jordan Clarkson, who scored his 15 off the bench as well. Luol Deng and D'Angelo Russell were the only starters in double figures, as they combined for just 21 points. Larry Nance Jr. set a career - high in steals, as he recorded 11 points, five rebounds and six steals in the defeat. Paul George led the team in scoring, as he tallied 30 points, seven rebounds and four steals. In fact, George scored the final 12 points for the Pacers in their tight win. Monta Ellis was second on the team, with his 17 points, three assists and two blocks. Jeff Teague scored just nine points on 4 - for - 15 shooting, but provided six points and six rebounds as the starting point guard. C.J. Miles also scored 16 points off the bench. The Lakers road trip continues on Wednesday, as they play the Atlanta Hawks. The Pacers return to action on Thursday in Milwaukee against the Bucks.
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The Spurs gave up an uncharacteristic 17 turnovers in the contest, including nine in the first quarter alone, but were able to make up for it by heating up from the field and hitting 50 percent of their shots, including 50 percent from long range. Jonathon Simmons lead San Antonio in scoring, with 19 points on 5 - of - 12 shooting, including 2 - of - 4 from distance and 7 - of - 8 from the foul line, in 30 minutes off the bench. Tony Parker and Danny Green added 18 points each, while Green went off, hitting 6 - of - 8 from downtown. Manu Ginobili chipped in 14 points on 4 - of - 8 shooting, along with seven rebounds and two assists, in 17 minutes off the bench. C.J. McCollum led the way for the Blazers with 29 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting, in 33 minutes. The only other players to score in double digits for Portland were Allen Crabbe, with 11, and Maurice Harkless with 12.
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The Golden State Warriors (20) defeated the Houston Rockets (0 - 2), 99 - 98, at the Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. When Houston's James Harden corralled a defensive rebound with time dwindling in the fourth, trailing by one, it was another opportunity for the MVP runner - up to hit a buzzer - beater. It was n't to be on Thursday, however, as Golden State's Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson clamped down on Harden and did n't allow him to get a shot away as time expired and the Warriors survived another close game. Harden and Curry each turned in Herculean performances once again, as Harden kept Houston in the game with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists while Curry lit up the scoreboard for 33 points. The Warriors now have a two - game advantage in the series, which will transition to Houston for Game 3 on Saturday. Houston looked flat in the early going Thursday, but erased a 17 - point deficit in the second quarter to tie the game going into the half. Dwight Howard, who suffered a sprained knee in the series opener and was listed as a game - time decision, was able to play through the pain to post 19 points and 17 rebounds over 40 minutes. Houston's bench was largely ineffective in Game 2 outside of Terrence Jones, who scored 12 of the bench unit's 15 points. The Rockets will obviously be disappointed being down 20 in the series, but they should be encouraged that the total margin of the first two games is just five points. Houston will look to get its first win of the series at home on Saturday. Golden State not only got a big game from its star, Steph Curry, but also Andrew Bogut. After battling an illness in Game 1 that required an IV, Bogut had 14 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks in 31 minutes. The Warriors were efficient on the offensive end with a 53 field goal percentage and were stout defensively as they held the Rockets to 30% from three point range. Golden State also used excellent ball movement, as shown by 31 assists on 41 made baskets. The Warriors have a chance to take a commanding 30 lead Saturday, but will have to do so on the road.
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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics, 121 - 114, at TD Center on Wednesday. The Pistons (10 - 10) checked in to Wednesday's contest having experienced their share of shooting struggles this season, although they'd shown signs of improvement in having won three of the prior four games. They heated up significantly from the field against the Celtics (10 - 8), managing a 55 percent success rate from the floor and 45 percent mark from three - point range. Four members of the first unit scored at least 20 points, led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who tallied a team - high 25, a total he supplemented with five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. Tobias Harris was next in line for the visitors, posting 21 points, six rebounds and four assists, his third straight 20 - plus - point performance. Andre Drummond and Marcus Morris turned in respective 20 - point efforts, with the former bouncing back for a Tuesday ejection for an errant elbow by also hauling in 17 rebounds, dishing out two assists, recording a pair of steals and posting a block, and the latter adding four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal. Ish Smith fell just short of the 20 - point milestone but filled out the stat sheet in fine fashion, registering 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and a block. Jon Leuer turned in a typically solid stat line off the bench, with 12 points, seven boards and two assists. The Celtics saw Isaiah Thomas pace them with 27 points, which he complemented with four assists but no other statistics. Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley were next with a pair of 14 - point contributions. Crowder also had five rebounds, four assists and two steals and Bradley posted six boards and a steal. Amir Johnson had one of his more productive games with 11 points, five rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block, but Al Horford underwhelmed with nine points, five rebounds, four assists and a pair of stuffs. Kelly Olynyk was stellar off the bench with a 19 - point contribution that led the second unit, while Marcus Smart also compiled 12 points in a reserve role. The Pistons continue on the road and head south to Atlanta, where they'll face off with the Hawks on Friday night, while the Celtics remain home and await the Sacramento Kings for a showdown on Friday evening as well.
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The Charlotte Hornets (34 - 28) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (23 - 44) 108 - 103 on Monday. The back - and - forth affair saw the two clubs alternate winning periods, with the Hornets besting the visitors in the first and third quarters, and Minnesota enjoying the advantage in the second and fourth. The Timberwolves also saw all five starters tally double - digit point totals, while outscoring the Hornets 54 - 36 in the paint and outrunning them on fast breaks by a margin of 24 - 7. However, Kemba Walker continued his excellent recent stretch of play, scoring 21 of his 34 points in a pivotal third period that allowed the home team to gain some distance after they'd trailed 49 - 47 at halftime. The lead they built was enough to sustain them in the fourth quarter, and send the Hornets home as winners of their fourth straight game. Minnesota was led by standout rookie Karl-Anthony Towns, who managed a 28 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists, two blocks and a steal. Andrew Wiggins was right behind him with 25 points, five rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. The second - year pro now has 51 points over his last two contests. Zach LaVine continued to play well in his starting opportunities, amassing 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Gorgui Dieng had a near double - double with 12 points, nine boards, an assist, four steals and a pair of blocks. Ricky Rubio pitched in with 10 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They're home against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Walker added seven rebounds and six assists to his team - high scoring total. Marvin Williams checked in as a distant second with 15 points, seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and three blocks. Nicolas Batum finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks as the only other starter with double - digit scoring. Al Jefferson paced the reserves with 20 points, six rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes, his highest allotment of playing time since returning from injury nine games ago. The Hornets remain in third place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and are currently in possession of the sixth seed in the conference. They're home again on Wednesday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Portland Trail Blazers (23 - 26) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (14 - 35) 96 - 93 at Moda Center on Sunday. Minnesota started off strong behind Karl-Anthony Towns and gained an early advantage by leading most of the first quarter, but turnovers and Andrew Wiggins poor shooting effort turned the momentum towards Portland down the stretch. Both teams entered the second quarter tied at 21 point each, but the combination of Ed Davis rebounding and Damian Lillard’s shooting in a 48 - 39 lead in favor of the Blazers at halftime. The second half was not dominated by the Blazers until the fourth quarter, where Davis and Lillard continued to do damage from the foul line. Portland was led in scoring by the backcourt duo of Lillard and CJ McCollum, who both scored 21 points and combined for nine assists and five rebounds in an almost equal 32 minutes of playing time. Ed Davis’ night was not reflected accurately by the box score, as seven of his eight points came at the foul line, but Davis strong defensively with a plus - minus of 10, to go along with four rebounds. Meyers Leonard aided Davis off the bench and contributed 13 points and six boards in 31 minutes, while Gerald Henderson finished in double - figures as well. The Timberwolves rebounded better the Blazers and played a physical game beneath the basket, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 21 points and 13 rebounds, which marked his 25th double - double of the season. Andrew Wiggins was able to get some points at the charity stripe, but his inefficient performance cost the Wolves when the game was within striking distance during the third quarter. Wiggins finished with 15 points (3 - of - 18 FG, 0 - of - 4 3PT, 9 - of - 12 FT), two assists and nine rebounds. Ricky Rubio rounded out the stat sheet with 15 points, eight assists and four rebounds, while Gorgui Dieng pitched in a double - double as a starter. The Timberwolves will look to bounce back when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (9 - 40) on Tuesday, while the Blazers will also play Tuesday and host the Milwaukee Bucks (20 - 29).
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Monday's game against the Hawks marked the return of Kawhi Leonard, who had missed Saturday's game against Golden State due to a concussion. The superstar swingman returned to the court in impressive fashion with yet another 30 - point performance - - 31 points to be exact. Leonard has now scored at least 30 points in every game he's played in in the month of March except for one, and that one game was the game against the Thunder where Leonard left early with the concussion. Leonard is now averaging 31 points per game in March and has now scored 30 - plus points 25 times this regular season after doing so just four times over the course of his 2015 - 16 regular season campaign. It should be noted, however, that after Monday's performance, Leonard has failed to shoot over 50 percent from the field in four of his last six games.
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The host Phoenix Suns destroyed the Chicago Bulls on Friday, 115 - 97. The Suns (17 - 37) snapped a three - game losing streak by torching Chicago on Friday. Phoenix has enjoyed the continuing growth of sophomore shooting guard Devin Booker, who led the team with 27 points and shouldered a large part of the offensive load. His backcourt partner Eric Bledsoe, meanwhile, scored 23 points and dished a team - high eight assists. It was an effective offensive night for the entire team, as the Suns shot over 50 percent from the field and hit eight three - pointers. Phoenix also saw promising play off the bench from young big man Alan Williams, who had a 14 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. The Bulls (26 - 28) continued to be the league's most unpredictable team on Friday, following a rocky set of games by being decimated at the hands of the Suns. Superstar Jimmy Butler did his fair share for the team, scoring 20 points and dishing out six assists. However, it was a dull night on offense for the rest of the team. The Bull hit only five three - pointers while shooting just 43 percent, and held disadvantages in rebounding and assists. The Suns will visit Houston on Saturday, while the Bulls will see Minnesota and former coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday.
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The Celtics (19 - 30) extended their winning streak to three games Friday, knocking off the 76ers (11 - 40) 107 - 93. Boston jumped out to a 14 - point first quarter lead and never looked back, as the lead reached 18 points by halftime. While the Sixers would make a run in the third quarter, Boston slammed the door shut on the comeback bid with an 11 - 3 run midway through the fourth capped by a Jared Sullinger layup - plus - the - foul. Sullinger finished with a game - high 22 points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists. Avery Bradley added 18 points, while Brandon Bass chipped in 13. Marcus Smart and Evan turner combined for only nine points on 3 - of - 12 shooting but contributed a cumulative 14 assists and 15 rebounds with four turnovers. Jae Crowder chipped in 11 off the bench, and Tyler Zeller and Marcus Thornton finished with 16 apiece. Philadelphia, which was coming off of a win over the Nuggets, shot 44 percent as a team but committed 17 turnovers and scored only 36 points in the paint. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute led the way with 18 points, while Robert Covington and Hollis Thompson each scored 16. K.J. McDaniels added 15 points and three rebounds, and Henry Sims chipped in 12 points off the bench. Tim Frazier, who signed a 10 - day deal earlier in the week, had a game - high 11 assists in 35 minutes.
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The Denver Nuggets (33 - 47) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (65 - 14) 102 - 98 on Friday. The result looks to be a bizarre one on the surface, but the circumstances tell the whole story. San Antonio played this game without almost all of their starters and the Nuggets actually came into this game as a favorite. The key for Denver was their defense, as they held the Spurs to 42 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range. Two steals late capped off this win, as it led to the final four points of the game for the Nuggets. San Antonio is secure in the two - seed in the west, so this was a good opportunity to rest players and give away a loss. Tim Duncan was the one starter who played, and he led the team with 21 points and snatched down seven rebounds in the loss. Veterans David West and Kevin Martin both played well too, as they scored 17 points a piece. On deck for the Spurs is their toughest test of the season, as they host the Golden State Warriors to protect their perfect home record. Denver has been struggling recently, but they are now the only team in the league to beat the Golden State Warriors and the Spurs this season. Jusuf Nurkic scored a career - high 21 points, while recording nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals in a rare start. Nikola Jokic started next to Nurkic and snatched down 15 rebounds of his own in the win. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay continued his impressive season, as he tallied 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Up next for Denver is a matchup with the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
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The Sacramento Kings (12 - 15) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (8 - 19) 108 - 101 on Sunday at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. The Kings were able to use a strong second half, where they out - scored the Lakers 56 - 41 to coast to a seven - point victory at home in front of their home crowd. The Kings were able to shoot 48 percent from the field, while the Lakers shot only 38 percent, as that was enough to give the Kings the advatage. The group consisting of Rudy Gay, DeMarcus Cousins, Ben McLemore and Darren Collison combined to score all but 13 points in this matchup against the Lakers. Cousins led all scorers with 29 points and 14 rebounds. He was able to get to the free throw line 15 times and converted on 11 of those attempts. Gay on the other hand shot 8 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 24 points, while also chipping in six assists. He's now averaging 21 points and 6 rebounds on the season. McLemore contributed 23 points (10 - 18 FG, 2 - 9 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and eight rebounds. He's now surpassed the 20 - point mark for the second straight game, despite averaging only 12 points on the year. Shooting 7 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from beyond the arc, Darren Collison scored 19 points in 40 minutes. The Lakers received most of their scoring from both Nick Young and Kobe Bryant. Bryant got off a ridiculous 30 shots, and was able to convert on only eight of them. He also went 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 25 points in 37 minutes. He was pretty careless with the ball though, as he added a wopping nine turnovers in the loss. Young came off the bench to hit 7 - of - 14 shots from the field and 4 - of - 9 shots from beyond the arc to score 26 points. He went a perfect 8 - for - 8 from the line as well. The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Ed Davis, who scored 10 points to go along with five rebounds. The Kings' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, while the Lakers will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
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The Houston Rockets (54 - 26) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (43 - 37) 121 - 114 on Sunday in Houston. The Pelicans found themselves with the lead for majority of the game, but then the Rockets kicked it up a notch towards the end of the third period and were able to hold onto their lead for the remainder of the game. MVP-candidate James Harden lead the way for the Rockets on Sunday, scoring 30 points (10 - 18 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt, 9 - 9 FT) and dishing out 7 assists in 38 minutes. It was Harden's third 30 - point game of the month. Corey Brewer provided a huge spark off the bench for Houston that helped them keep their lead, as he scored 20 points (6 - 11 FG, 8 - 11 FT) in just 29 minutes off the bench. Dwight Howard posted his third consecutive double - double of 19 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes and also hit some key free throws down the stretch when New Orleans was intentionally fouling him. The game was won on the fast break, as the Rockets scored 21 fast break points compared to zero for the Pelicans, and the win pushed Houston into a tie in the Western Conference with the Grizzlies and Clippers. However, the Rockets are losing the tiebreaker to both teams. New Orleans missed out on an opportunity to advance a game ahead of the Thunder in the playoff chase in the West, but even with the loss and owning the tiebreaker over Oklahoma City, the Pelicans are still in the playoffs as of today. All five New Orleans starters scored in double figures with Anthony Davis leading the way. Davis scored 27 points (10 - 16 FG, 7 - 10 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in 40 minutes of play. Jrue Holiday played in his second game since returning from a leg injury and scored a very efficient 17 points (7 - 9 FG, 3 - 3 3Pt) in 15 minutes off the bench. Ryan Anderson also made strong contributions off the bench, scoring 15 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 7 FT), all of which came in the first half, in 27 minutes. Omer Asik (13), Eric Gordon (13), Quincy Pondexter (13) and Tyreke Evans (12) round out the seven Pelicans players who scored in double figures. Up next, the Rockets will travel to Charlotte Monday to take on the collapsing Hornets, while New Orleans will head to Minnesota and play the Timberwolves on Monday.
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The Boston Celtics took down the visiting Detroit Pistons at TD Garden on Monday, 113 - 109. Boston (30 - 18) has now won four straight games despite the absence of starting shooting guard Avery Bradley. The Celtics have quickly climbed the Eastern Conference standings and now sit a game ahead of the Raptors for second place in the East. Much of the team's success has been due to the incredible play of point guard Isaiah Thomas. The two - time All-Star is closing in on Russell Westbrook for the scoring title, gradually increasing his averages with performances like Monday's 41 - point explosion. Thomas scored 24 of his points in the fourth quarter, a trend he has firmly established throughout the season. The 5'9 superstar leads the league in fourth quarter scoring at over 10 points per night. Part of his success on Monday was due to his strength at the free - throw line, where he shot a perfect 15 - of - 15. He added a stellar eight assists. The Celtics also saw strong play from veteran All-Star Al Horford. Horford had missed the previous two games with a groin injury but looked in fine form on Monday, scoring 13 points to go with six rebounds, six assists, and a pair of blocks on Detroit's Andre Drummond. Forward Jae Crowder, meanwhile, scored 21 points while knocking down four three - pointers. Three-pointers gave the edge to Boston despite a rebounding and fast - break deficit, as the team made 13 threes while holding Detroit to only three. For Detroit (21 - 27), center Andre Drummond had a monster game. Drummond led the team with 28 points and pulled down a whopping 22 rebounds. He acted as the clear leader of the team, with point guard Reggie Jackson experiencing struggles while on the floor. Despite saying that matching up against a top - tier point guard like Thomas would act as inspiration for his performance, Jackson shot just 4 - of - 12 from the field and fouled out in 28 minutes of play. Bench point guard Ish Smith, however, did not have the same struggles. Smith shot 6 - of - 7 from the field and had a pair of blocks, including one on Isaiah Thomas that led to a clutch fast - break bucket. Up next for Boston is a matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. The Pistons, meanwhile, will see the Pelicans on Wednesday.
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The Celtics (10 - 8) were able to hold on to defeat the Heat (10 - 6) 105 - 95 at American Airlines Arena on Monday. The Heat pulled to within three points with a minute left in the fourth quarter, but five points from Evan Turner iced the game for Boston, which rebounded nicely after losing to the Magic on Sunday. Dwyane Wade turned in a vintage performance with a season - high 30 points (12 - 24 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT), five steals, four rebounds and four assists. With Marcus Smart sidelined yet another game, Avery Bradley stepped up again for the Celtics, scoring a team - high 25 points (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT). Boston showed no signs of fatigue playing a second game in two nights and had an easy time scoring the basketball against a normally solid Heat defense. Turner was a spark plug off the bench, finishing with 13 points (5 - 11 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals. The Celtics - - aside from Chris Bosh and Wade - - did a great job containing the Heat, as Tyler Johnson was the only other Miami player to score in double figures. Isaiah Thomas chipped in 16 points and nine assists. Miami managed to keep the game close, but eventually caved late in the fourth with a couple of fouls and a missed three - point attempt by Bosh. Usually dominant down low, Hassan Whiteside had an uncharacteristic night with just six points, eight rebounds and three blocks in 26 minutes. The Heat were also short a few bodies with Luol Deng (hamstring), Chris Anderson (illness) and Amar'e Stoudemire (illness) all out, which forced coach Erik Spoelstra to roll with an eight - man rotation. The Celtics head home to face the Kings on Thursday; the Heat get Kevin Durant and the Thunder.
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The Memphis Grizzlies (14 - 12) defeated the Washington Wizards (10 - 13) Monday 112 - 95 at the FedExForum in Memphis. The game was essentially won in the first 36 minutes, as by the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies held a 22 - point lead and the hole was simply too much for the Bradley Beal-less Wizards to overcome. Marc Gasol led the way for Memphis in the winning effort, stuffing the stat sheet on his way to recording 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in 39 minutes. But Gasol was just one of six Grizzlies - including all five starters - to score in double figures Monday night. Matt Barnes had an impressive outing of 20 points and six rebounds, Mike Conley recorded a double - double of 18 points and 11 assists, while Jeff Green and Courtney Lee each scored 15 points. Mario Chalmers (12) was the sixth and final Memphis player to reach double digits, playing 19 minutes off the bench. For the Wizards, it was Gary Neal who led the way on a night where the Washington starters struggled mightily, as he scored 24 points in 31 minutes off the bench. It was not star point guard John Wall’s night, as he managed to shoot a poor 2 - of - 11 from the field en route to recording six points and nine assists in 28 minutes. Jared Dudley (14) and Marcin Gortat (10) were the only starters to score in double figures, while Ramon Sessions scored 14 points in 26 minutes off the bench. Up next, the Grizzlies will travel to Chicago Wednesday to take on the Bulls, while the Wizards will head to San Antonio Wednesday to play the Spurs.
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Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari, both sidelined by illness and vertigo in the Nuggets' last game, each eclipsed the 20 - point mark, leading Denver to a stellar 53 percent success rate from the field. That helped them overcome 18 turnovers, as did their defense, which forced the same amount from the Celtics. The Nuggets also won the rebounding battle handily, outperforming Boston by a 49 - 33 margin down low. Isaiah Thomas' 21 points led Boston. Avery Bradley posted 16 points and Al Horford generated 15. Jaylen Brown led the second unit with 14 points, while Marcus Smart generated 13 off the bench. Wilson Chandler's 23 points paced Denver. Jokic turned in a 21 - point, 10 - rebound double, while Gallinari went for 20 points. Gary Harris and Jameer Nelson combined for only 17 points, and Jameer Nelson led the bench with 13.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (38 - 30) defeated the Boston Celtics (30 - 37) 122 - 118 on Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. This marked a big win for the Thunder, as they passed up the New Orleans Pelicans for the eighth and final projected seed in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are just a half game behind them though, with the Suns trailing by just three games as well, so it'll remain a fight for the last seed all the way until the end of the regular season in the West. The Celtics, on the other hand, are currently in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They're even with the Indiana Pacers, but hold the tie breaker, so they remain ahead of them for now. The Celtics are also just a game behind the Miami Heat for the seventh spot. With both Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka out due to injury, Russell Westbrook continued to put on a show. He did n't have the best night shooting the ball (8 - 26 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt), but he got to the free throw line at will and converted on 19 - of - 22 attempts to push his scoring total to a game - high of 36 points. He also added five rebounds, 10 assists, and five steals, but turned it over seven times. Over his last 10 games, Westbrook has averaged 33 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists while shooting 42 percent from the field, as he pushes his name even further into MVP consideration. He got some help from Enes Kanter though, who double - doubled with 22 points (10 - 13 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and 10 rebounds in 31 minutes. It marked his fourth double - double in a row, a stretch where he's averaged an impressive 20 points and 13 rebounds per game. Coming off the bench, Anthony Morrow went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points, while adding six rebounds as well. Steven Adams remained in the starting lineup with Ibaka out, and added a double - double of his own with 14 points (5 - 9 FG, 4 - 7 FT) and 13 rebounds. Marcus Smart put in arguably the best game of his career in the Celtics' loss. He hit seven three - pointers on his way to 25 points (8 - 14 FG, 7 - 12 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT), while also adding nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocked shots, as he did a little bit of everything Wednesday. The points and blocks were both season - highs for the rookie, who now averages 8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists on the year. Brandon Bass was the other starter to reach the 20 - point mark, as he finished wtih 20 points (8 - 11 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT) and four assists in 30 minutes. Like Smart, it was a season - high in points for Bass, but it still was n't enough to pull off the win over the Thunder. Coming off the bench, Kelly Olynyk went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 20 points in just 23 minutes. It was the first time since early January that he reached 20 points. The Thunder's next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, while the Celtics will travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Friday.
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The Sacramento Kings (15 - 20) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (17 - 19) 104 - 83 on Wednesday at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. The Kings came out hot right from the start, out - scoring the Thunder 28 - 16 in the first quarter. They had superior shooting all night, going 39 percent from the field and 53 percent from the three - point line as a team, compared to the Thunder who went 33 percent from the floor and only 30 percent from beyond the arc. Sacramento was also able to force the Thunder into 24 turnovers, while giving it up only 16 times themselves. Rudy Gay led all scorers in this one. He went 9 - for - 19 from the field and a perfect 3 - for - 3 from the three - point line to finish with 28 points. He nearly notched a double - double as he added nine rebounds as well. He had a poor shooting performance on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, so it was a nice bounce back game for him. DeMarcus Cousins also reached the 20 - point mark, as he double - doubled with 23 points (6 - 23 FG) and 15 rebounds. He was able to get to the free throw line 13 times, and converted on 11 - of - 13. It was his second double - double in a row and fifth in his last six games. Starting at point guard, Darren Collison went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from beyond the arc to score 24 points, while adding seven assists to go along with it. It was the most three - point shots he's attempted all season, but he was still very effective. Ben McLemore and Carl Landry had 11 and 10 points respectively. Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 24 points (8 - 20 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 5 - 7 FG) and nine rebounds. He had a brutal showing from the floor on Monday when he went 3 - for - 16 from the field, so it was good to see him turn things around. Serge Ibaka nearly recorded a triple - double, with 11 points (5 - 10 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt), 10 rebounds and eight blocked shots. The eight blocked shots were a season - high for him, but it did n't help the Thunder enough, as their offense was too poor in this one to overcome their large deficit. Reggie Jackson was one of the other few bright spots. He went 6 - for - 11 from the floor and 2 - for - 4 from beyond the arc to add 14 points off the bench. He only played 22 minutes, otherwise his numbers would have been much higher. In his Thunder debut, Dion Waiters got 22 minutes of game action, but struggled with his shot and went just 1 - for - 9 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from deep to score four points. The Kings' next game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, while the Thunder will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Friday.
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The Utah Jazz (30 - 36) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (29 - 36) 94 - 66 on Monday in Salt Lake City. The Jazz dominated from start to finish, opening up a 49 - 19 lead midway through the second quarter, and the team continues to be one of the hottest teams in the NBA despite their playoff chances being slim - to - none, as they've won six straight games and nine of their last 10. Rodney Hood led the way, putting in a career - best effort of 24 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting in just 22 minutes. Hood has been in a groove as of late, averaging 18 points in his last four outings. Rudy Gobert continues to be dominant on the glass, recording his second 22 - rebound game in his last three outings, to go along with nine points. The 22 - year - old has now posted nine straight games with double - digit rebounding totals and is averaging 16 boards in that stretch. Gordon Hayward (18), Dante Exum (11) and Derrick Favors (10) round out the Utah players who scored in double figures, while Trey Burke struggled off the bench for the Jazz, shooting just 3 - of - 14 from the field and scoring eight points. Nobody on the Hornets could get anything going Monday night, as they put in one of their worst team performances of the season. Lance Stephenson led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting in 24 minutes. Al Jefferson recorded 10 points and seven rebounds and was the only other Charlotte player in double figures. Charlotte shot a woeful 30 percent from the field and recorded just nine assists on 23 made field goals. The loss knocks Charlotte back to a half game out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Up next, the Jazz will stay at home Wednesday to take on the Wizards, while the Hornets will head to Los Angeles to go up against the Clippers on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Hawks (27 - 19) defeated the Denver Nuggets (17 - 28) 119 - 105 on Monday night. There wasn’t much that was going to stop Atlanta tonight, as they were clicking on all cylinders. The offense was especially good, as they shot 50 percent from the field and 92 percent from the free - throw line. The Hawks won nearly every battle in the stat sheet, as they outassisted the Nuggets by 10 and held them to under 40 percent shooting in the win. They also recorded 28 assists on 43 made baskets and were distributing the ball beautifully all night. A 35 - 20 second quarter was a big difference in the game as well, as the Hawks never let the Nuggets get much closer after that. Atlanta was favored by double - digits in their last game and had a brutal loss to the Phoenix Suns. What oddsmakers didn’t take into consideration is that they were missing Paul Millsap for that game and this shows why he is so important. It's not just the 22 points and nine rebounds, it's the way he plays defense and opens things up for the rest of the offense. The point guards were fantastic for the Hawks tonight as well, as Jeff Teague and Dennis Schroder combined for 27 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists in the win. The five starters combined for 10 steals as well, which was big considering they scored 24 points off turnovers in the victory. Atlanta will look to keep up the good form against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. This capped off an eight - game homestand for the Nuggets, and the 4 - 4 record is nothing to be disappointed about. This was easily their worst game in that stretch though, as this game was non - competitive for the majority of the contest. Will Barton was the lone bright spot in the defeat, as he scored 21 points and snatched down eight boards in the loss. Danilo Gallinari has been carrying this team on his back over recent weeks, but he went just 3 - for - 9 from the field in a 15 - point outing. The shooting is bad, but nine shots is simply not enough out of a player like Gallinari for the Nuggets to succeed. Denver will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics in their first road game in quite some time.
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The Hornets' dynamic duo of Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum combined for 39 points and 18 rebounds (14 of which came from Batum), which overcame Andre Drummond's 26 - point, 20 - rebound double - double for Detroit. Marvin Williams returned after a six - game absence and supplied 12 points, while Marco Belinelli paced the bench with 13 points, five rebounds, an assist and two steals. Tobias Harris was a distant second on Detroit with 14 points, while Reggie Jackson saw another playing time boost and totaled 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and a block over 26 minutes. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Marcus Morris supplied a pair of seven - point efforts, and the latter also hauled in 10 rebounds. Despite the trio of aforementioned remarkable performances, it was largely a defensive - minded contest, with both teams shooting under 40 percent from the field.
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The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 105 - 86, at Amway Center on Saturday night. The Magic (22 - 38) made one major move at the trade deadline, sending Serge Ibaka to the Raptors for swingman Terrence Ross. The latter found himself behind DeMar DeRozan and DeMarre Carroll at shooting guard and small forward, respectively, in Toronto. However, he's stepped right into the starting role at the three in his new digs, and the results have been impressive so far. Ross particularly shined Saturday, tallying 24 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block to lead the offense. The Magic also stymied the Hawks (32 - 26) on the other end of the floor, limiting them to respective 38 and 32 percent success rates from the floor and three - point range and also goading them into 17 turnovers. Tim Hardaway, Jr. spearheaded the Hawks' attack with a modest 15 points that he complemented with three rebounds and one steal. A quartet of 11 - point efforts from Dwight Howard, Paul Millsap, Taurean Prince and Dennis Schroder followed. Howard added 14 rebounds, one assist and one block against one of his former squads; Millsap supplemented his scoring with seven rebounds, two assists and one block; Prince also hauled in four boards and recorded a steal and a block; Schroder, coming off the bench after serving a one - game team suspension Friday, supplied eight assists, five rebounds and one block. Newly-acquired Ersan Ilyasova mustered only five points but posted 10 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench. Ross was seconded by Aaron Gordon, who went for 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Nikola Vucevic, who'd been questionable coming in with a sore Achilles, nevertheless tallied a 16 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included an assist, two steals and two blocks. Elfrid Payton had a near triple - double with 15 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks. D.J. Augustin led the bench with eight points and two assists. The Hawks head to Boston to take on the Celtics on Monday night, while Orlando is off until Wednesday night, when they'll take on the New York Knicks at home.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (13 - 43) beat the Washington Wizards (33 - 25) 97 - 77 on Wednesday. The Timberwolves are enjoying their best month of the season, with a record of 5 - 4 in February. Kevin Martin has been one of the keys to their recent success. Martin is averaging 24 points over his last five games, giving Minnesota a go - to scoring option alongside 2014 first - overall selection Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins, who put up 19 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting, is now averaging 16 points and 5 rebounds in February. Kevin Garnett made his return to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Starting at power forward, he had five points and eight rebounds in 19 minutes. Gary Neal entered the game unlikely to play with an ankle injury, but he was able to give it a go, finishing with seven points and four rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. Washington is having a rough go as of late. Their last victory occurred before the All-Star break, and they're losing by an average of 21 points per game over the last four contests. O verall, t hey've dropped five straight and are just 2 - 8 in February. Only three Wizards scored in double figures, with Otto Porter leading the way with 13 points. John Wall was held to just five points on 2 - of - 10 shooting for a Washington team that is desperately missing shooting guard Bradley Beal (leg). They added another injury to the ledger when Kris Humphries hurt his hamstring in the first half and was unable to return. He finished with four points in 12 minutes. The Wizards will travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers on Friday, while the Timberwolves head to Chicago to take on the Derrick Rose-less Bulls.
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The Charlotte Hornets (48 - 34) closed out the season with their fourth win in five games, this time an easy 117 - 103 win over the Orlando Magic (35 - 47). With less than a game separating the third and sixth seed in the Eastern Conference headed into Wednesday, Charlotte's fate has yet to be sealed. However, the Hornets have been in high gear of late, finishing out the season as one of the hottest teams in basketball. Veteran big man Al Jefferson delivered a vintage perfromance on Wednesday, dropping in 26 points on 11 - for - 15 shooting and showcasing a wide array of post moves. Everything seemed to work for the Hornets, as the team hit 55 percent of its shots, 11 three - pointers, and dished out 32 total assists. Orlando, meanwhile, closed out another quiet lottery - bound season in disappointing fashion. While breakout guard Evan Fournier dropped 22 points, a figure matched by sophomore Aaron Gordon, the team could simply not do the job against its divisional rival. The Magic were out - rebounded 46 - 39 and could not find the net nearly as well as their opponents, shooting only 46 percent. The Hornets will take on either the Hawks, Celtics, or Heat in the first round of the playoffs.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (34 - 13) outlasted the New York Knicks (22 - 25) in overtime Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, 128 - 122. This was a tight one the whole way, as no team built a lead greater than five points at any point in the second half or overtime until the Thunder's final free throws of the game with six seconds to go in the extra period. Both teams shot lights out from three - point land - - 11 of 20 for Oklahoma City and 11 of 21 for New York - - as both teams put on an offensive show. Kevin Durant took over the game for the Thunder, as he poured in 44 points, grabbed four rebounds and distributed five assists. He made up for his struggles inside (8 of 19 on two - point shots) by drilling four three - pointers and earning trips to the free throw line (16 of 18 FT). Russell Westbrook scored 30 points and dished 10 assists for his second consecutive double - double to complete the Oklahoma city one - two punch. The Thunder won the rebounding battle 59 - 43, including a 16 - 9 advantage on the offensive glass. With Carmelo Anthony out with a sore left knee, he top two scorers for the Knicks came off the bench, as Langston Galloway sunk four three - pointers and scored 21 points, and Derrick Williams notched a double - double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Arron Afflalo led the starters with 17 points but had a brutal 6 - 21 shooting night. Rookie sensation kristaps Porzingis filled up the box score with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal, but it was n't enough to overcome the star power of the Thunder. Oklahoma City continues its road trip Wednesday against Minnesota. The Knicks will head to Canada for a Thursday matchup with the Raptors.
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The Los Angeles Lakers (13 - 34) beat the Chicago Bulls (30 - 18) in thrilling fashion Thursday 123 - 118 in double overtime. Chicago entered the fourth quarter lucky to be down just four points after being badly outplayed by Los Angeles. While every shot seemed to be falling for the Lakers, the Bulls could n't buy a basket - - until the very end. Former Laker Pau Gasol tied the game at 98 with just eleven seconds to go, the first tie of the game. The Bulls took 47 minutes to finally look like themselves, but that was enough to force overtime. Los Angeles finally woke back up in the second overtime thanks to clutch performances with Wayne Ellington, Jordan Clarkson, and Jordan Hill. Chicago fought hard, but ran out of gas in the second overtime. Jimmy Butler tied a career - high with 35 points, including 16 - 18 from the free throw line. However, Butler came out of the game late in the second overtime period and had a trainer examining his knee. Chicago wanted anything but a second straight overtime game on the road, especially when it has a quick turnaround with a game in Phoenix on Friday. Los Angeles came into Thursday's game on a nine - game losing streak, one shy of the longest such streak since the Lakers moved to L.A. Jordan Hill had a huge game for the Lakers, pouring in 26 points to go along with 12 rebounds. The Lakers will begin a four game Eastern Conference road trip Sunday in New York.
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The Pacers (1 - 4) dropped their fourth straight game, falling to the Celtics 101 - 98 in Boston on Friday night. Still without David West (ankle) and George Hill (knee) - and, of course, Paul George (leg) - the Pacers started a backcourt of Donald Sloan and Chris Copeland to go with Solomon Hill, Luis Scola and Roy Hibbert. All five starters scored in double - figures, with Hibbert’s 22 - point, 11 - rebound double - double leading the way. Copeland added 17 points and six rebounds, and Scola chipped in 11 points and eight boards. Lavoy Allen had 12 points off the bench. Boston got a team - high 17 points from Jared Sullenger, who also pulled down six rebounds. Jeff Green contributed 15 points and seven rebounds, while Avery Bradley added 11 points. It was an off - night for Rajon Rondo, who scored a quiet eight points (4 - 10 FG) to go with six assists, his lowest total of the season. Rookie Marcus Smart also struggled, scoring three points on just 1 - of - 6 shooting in 16 minutes. The Celtics, who led by two entering the fourth, were able to hold off a late Pacers run, as a five point lead evaporated in the final minute. Two Sloan free throws cut the lead to one with three seconds remaining, but Bradley knocked down a pair on the other end to put Boston back up by three. On the ensuing possession, Indiana was unable to get off a last - second heave. Next up, the Celtics travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Saturday. Indiana head back home to host the Wizards on Saturday night.
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The Sacramento Kings (2 - 7) defeated the Detroit Pistons (5 - 3) Wednesday 101 - 92 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. Sacramento had a firm hold on the game through the first three quarters, but a late fourth - quarter push by Detroit brought them within five. However, that is as close as they would get, as the Kings countered with a 70 run of their own and ultimately put the game out of reach. DeMarcus Cousins dominated in the first half for the Kings, scoring 23 points, and the big man from Kentucky ended up with a game - high 33 points and nine rebounds in 38 minutes. He continues to show his improved ability to stretch the floor, as Cousins shot 3 - for - 5 from behind the arc. Rajon Rondo stuffed the stat sheet, recording his second triple - double of the season of 14 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists in 47 minutes. Rudy Gay shot efficiently, going 10 - of - 14 from the field and finishing with 25 points in 37 minutes. For the Pistons, Andre Drummond recorded his eighth straight double - double to start the season, finishing with 14 points and 16 rebounds in 35 minutes. Three other Detroit starters in Marcus Morris (16), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (15) and Reggie Jackson (16) managed to score in double figures, but the team’s bench only recorded 23 total points. Up next, the Kings will stay home Friday to take on the Nets, while the Pistons will head to Los Angeles Saturday to go up against the Clippers.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (49 - 19) defeated the host Orlando Magic (29 - 39) 109 - 103, Friday evening at Amway Center. The Cavaliers withstood a spectacular effort by Victor Oladipo in order to edge the Magic. Oladipo recorded a career - high 45 points on spectacular 16 - 22 shooting from the field. The game went back and forth, with 13 lead changes but the Cavs took control down the stretch, after a 14 - 3 run late in the fourth quarter. Cleveland has now won five of its last six games and its last 15 against Orlando. This marks Orlando's sixth loss in eight games and its second in a row. The Magic came into this game five games out of eighth place in the East but their window of opportunity is closing fast. Five players scored in double digits for the Cavaliers, while they shot 50 percent as a team. Kyrie Irving led the way with 26 points (9 - 17 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT) and five assists, in 40 minutes. However, Kyrie also led the team in turnovers, with five. Tristan Thompson was a force off the bench, as he gobbled up 15 rebounds, along with 11 points, four steals, two blocked shots and one assist, in 28 minutes. LeBron James chipped in a cool 18 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, in 36 minutes. Cleveland gave up 19 turnovers, but managed to overcome that by rebounding, passing and shooting well. Victor Oladipo put on a show, tallying a career - high 45 points (16 - 22 FG, 6 - 7 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT), along with five rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocked shots, in 39 minutes. Evan Fournier added 18 points (6 - 15 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 36 minutes, while Aaron Gordon chipped in seven points, 10 rebounds and three assists, in 31 minutes. Orlando shot 50 percent from deep but fell short after Cleveland's fourth quarter run. Next, the Magic begin a four - game road trip with a match in Toronto on Sunday. The Cavaliers will finish up a back - to - back with a match in Miami on Saturday.
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The San Antonio Spurs (20 - 14) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (16 - 16) 95 - 93 in overtime on Wednesday. San Antonio has won two of their last three as they seem to be finally adapating to playing without Kawhi Leonard (hand) and Tony Parker (hamstring) who remain sidelined indefinitely. The return of Patty Mills from shoulder surgery three games ago has given them more help off the bench and more scoring. He put up just seven points in 29 minutes Wednesday, but he was in the starting lineup to begin overtime, showing how highly coach Gregg Popovich thinks of Mills. Manu Ginobili was the heart of the Spurs, finishing with a game - high 26 points that included the game - winning two - point field goal. San Antonio will stay home to host the Washington Wizards on Saturday. New Orleans has been trading wins and losses like coin flips over their last eight games, going 4 - 4 in that stretch. Both teams struggled from the field Wednesday, but the Pelicans failed with flair on offense, shooting just 38 percent from the field and 29 percent from beyond the arc while giving up 19 easy points off of 17 turnovers. Anthony Davis did his best to carry the team, finishing with 21 points, 12 rebounds and four steals, but it was n't enough. The Pelicans will return home to host the Houston Rockets on Friday.
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A 29 - 9 second quarter propelled the Celtics to a lead they would n't relinquish the rest of the way. Isaiah Thomas spearheaded the Boston attack, tallying 28 points, nine assists and a rebound. Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley supplied a pair of 15 - point efforts, while Amir Johnson produced 11 points. Al Horford mustered a modest eight points, but he did haul in 11 boards. Marcus Smart (12 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block) and Kelly Olynyk (11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal) were productive on the second unit. Jeff Teague's game - high 31 points paced Indiana. Paul George followed with 19 points, while Thaddeus Young stepped up with a 15 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. Myles Turner poured in 10 points and added eight boards, and C.J. Miles led the bench with 19 points.
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The Washington Wizards (6 - 2) held off the Detroit Pistons (2 - 6) 107 - 103 on Wednesday night at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. It took a fourth quarter run to get the job done, but the Wizards extended their impressive start to the 2014 season. The team was led by John Wall, who had 27 points (7 - 19 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 13 - 16 FT), along with 11 assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. Wall was n't alone in this one though, as five players scored in double figures, and we saw a double - double from big man Marcin Gortat, with 14 points (7 - 12 FG, 0 - 2 FT) and 13 rebounds. Wednesday night's win was the second in a row for Washington, and their sixth over the last seven games. They now get a few days off before taking on the Orlando Magic at home on Saturday night. The Pistons had three players in double figures, with all three having impressive nights. Brandon Jennings led the way with his double - double, which included 32 points (11 - 19 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 7 - 9 FT) and 10 assists. Greg Monroe fell just short of his own double - double, posting a stat line of 18 points (6 - 13 FG, 6 - 7 FT), and nine rebounds. Detroit's third big scorer was a more surprising one, as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope got his shot to fall on Wednesday, scoring 20 points (8 - 14 FG, 4 - 6 3Pt). The Pistons are off to a slow start to the 2014 season, with this being their third loss in a row. Detroit gets a night off before taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on Friday night.
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Despite an incredible late - game push by the Minnesota Timberwolves (4 - 5), the Indiana Pacers (6 - 4) walked away with the win, recording a final score of 107 - 103. Paul George continued to prove to the world that he's as good as ever, recording 29 points, nine rebounds, and four assists while turning the ball over just once in 39 minutes of play. George has looked dominant since missing the bulk of the 2014 - 15 season with a leg fracture, posting averages of 24 points and 9 rebounds per game. The Pacers now have a three - game win streak going, due in large part to the elite play of George. Offseason acquisition Monta Ellis also exploded for 24 points on efficient 11 - for - 17 shooting. Center Ian Mahinmi saw an increase in playtime after it was announced that rookie big man Myles Turner (hand) will miss at least the next four weeks with a chip fracture in his thumb. Turner may be missed by the already thin Pacers frontcourt; however, his presence was unnecessary on Friday, as the Pacers were able to win the rebounding battle 40 - 39. With point guard Ricky Rubio (hamstring) sidelined, sophomore Zach LaVine was given the reigns to the Minnesota offense. LaVine played 40 minutes, switching from running the point to playing shooting guard alongside veteran Andre Miller. LaVine went for a season - high 26 points to go along with six rebounds and four assists. Rookie Karl-Anthony Towns narrowly missed yet another double - double, recording 12 points and nine rebounds in 27 minutes on the floor. The Wolves will look to bounce back at home on Sunday, as they prepare to take on a Western-Conference foe in the Memphis Grizzlies. The Pacers, meanwhile, will look to extend their win streak on Monday in Chicago as they take on the Bulls, a division rival.
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The Warriors enjoyed yet another blowout of a playoff team on Wednesday. Former MVP Kevin Durant led the Warriors with a whopping 40 points on 13 - of - 16 shooting against his former team. Durant added 12 rebounds and three blocks. Reigning MVP Steph Curry contributed another 24 points while dishing out eight assists. The Warriors continued their ridiculous offensive efficiency, shooting over 54 percent from the field on the night and dishing out 35 assists as a team. For the Thunder, guard Russell Westbrook continued his historic triple - double tear. Westbrook scored 27 points to go with 15 rebounds and 13 assists. The impressive numbers were diminished a bit, however, by the superstar's 10 turnovers. OKC's Enes Kanter also impressed, delivering 22 points and nine rebounds while coming off the bench.
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The Toronto Raptors (7 - 1) held off the Orlando Magic (2 - 6) on Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre with a final score of 104 - 100. The Raptors have looked the part of a team that you do n't want to mess with when playoff time rolls around, at least to this point in 2014. Toronto saw the Magic come to town on Tuesday night and give them a major fight, but they managed to walk away with their fifth home win (50) of the season after out - scoring the Magic 32 to 17 in the fourth quarter. The Raptors got a strong all - around performance on Tuesday, including six players scoring in double figures, with Kyle Lowry leading the way with 19 points (8 - 16 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT). He also tacked on seven assists, six rebounds and three steals. Toronto gets a night off now before playing another home game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. The Magic lost their second straight game, but fought hard to the finish, and nearly pulled the upset. Evan Fournier led the way with 24 points (9 - 18 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT), with three steals, two assists and two rebounds. The most well - rounded performance for the Magic though, will go to youngster Tobias Harris, who scored 23 points (8 - 16 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), to go along with 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. Orlando will look to head in the right direction tomorrow night, as they travel to New York to take on the Knicks.
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The Golden State Warriors (21 - 2) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (11 - 12) 128 - 122 in overtime on Sunday. Golden State has won 16 straight games, and they continue to win despite playing the last three games without starting center Andrew Bogut, whom remains questionable going into this week's games with knee tendinitis and an illness. Stephen Curry carried the Warriors with 34 point Sunday, while three of their bench players finished in double figures to help make up for some of the lack of scoring out of the team's starters. Golden State shot 51 percent from the field and 46 percent from beyond the arc to seal the win. The Warriors will wrap up their three - game road trip in a battle of titans on Tuesday when they visit Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. New Orleans lost Anthony Davis to a chest injury in Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers but were still able to come away with a 119 - 114 win on the back of Tyreke Evans' 31 points. With Davis out again Sunday, Evans once again stepped up, putting up 34 points and eight rebounds in 41 minutes. Jrue Holiday also scored 30 points and was a pest on defense with five steals. Ryan Anderson filled in as the starting power forward and finished with 15 points. The Pelicans have won three of their last five games, and more importantly, they've been more competitive over the last week against elite teams thanks to the addition of Dante Cunningham as a defensive player off their bench at small forward. Their next game is at home Tuesday against the Utah Jazz.
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The host Sacramento Kings took down the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, 100 - 94, at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento (16 - 22) trailed by double - digits at points in the second half, but mounted a major comeback with a 32 - 17 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter. Per usual, center DeMarcus Cousins managed to lead the Kings in seemingly every facet of the game. Cousins led the team with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, while also adding a steal and a block. The Kings were able to hold a substantial advantage on the glass, out - rebounding Detroit 46 - 35. Though Sacramento struggled at points with turnovers, the team was able to make up for it on offense with lights - out three - point shooting. The Kings hit 54 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. Detroit (18 - 22) was not as careless with the ball but struggled in multiple areas on Tuesday. The Pistons recorded just 14 assists on the night, relying heavily on transition offense and ISO ball to lead to scoring. On the defensive end, the team was able to limit scoring on the interior fairly effectively. This was largely due to strong play from All-Star center Andre Drummond, who recorded a whopping seven blocks to go with two steals and 12 rebounds. The Pistons were not as effective covering the perimeter, however, as the team allowed 13 three - pointers on the night. The Pistons will play the Warriors in Oakland on Thursday, while the Kings will host the Cavaliers on Friday.
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The Chicago Bulls (12 - 8) resisted a late surge by the Los Angeles Clippers (13 - 10) to hang onto a much - needed win. Chicago's victory snapped a three - game losing streak and came on the second half of a back - to - back following the team's loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Despite a lackluster shooting night (4 - 14 FGM, 0 - 2 3PM), Bulls star Jimmy Butler was able to control the game in other ways, distributing the ball well for eight assists and recording both two steals and two blocks. Chicago's other reigning All-Star, Pau Gasol, matched Butler's defensive stats while leading the way with a big 24 points on offense. Struggles continued, meanwhile, for former MVP Derrick Rose, who is continuing to put up the worst numbers of his career. The point guard scored just 11 points to go with only three rebounds and two assists. The Clippers, who had won three straight headed into their matchup against Chicago, saw questionable offensive efficiency throughout the game. The team shot just 34 percent from the field, including a dismal 2 - for - 11 night from starter J.J. Redick. On a more positive note, star power forward Blake Griffin continued his campaign to establish himself as one of the league's premier players, scoring 18 points on solid 7 - for - 14 shooting and pulling down 11 rebounds. Griffin has been a force to be reckoned with this season, and has helped build momentum for the rising Clippers team. While Thursday's game snapped their winning streak, the Clippers should hope to bounce back as they take on the 7 - 15 Nets in Brooklyn on Saturday. Chicago, meanwhile, will continue their homestand on Saturday, this time facing Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.
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This would have been a lopsided game at the beginning of the season, but these are teams going in opposite directions right now. This marks the Pelicans fourth win in five games, while the Clippers have now lost four - straight. The biggest difference in this matchup was transition defense, as New Orleans won the fastbreak differential, 29 - 2. Chris Paul made his return from a two - game absence to tally 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the defeat. Austin Rivers led the team in scoring, as he dropped 22 points. DeAndre Jordan was a beast down low for Los Angeles, finishing with 13 points and 25 rebounds. Anthony Davis led the Pelicans in scoring, as he accrued 20 points, five rebounds and three steals. Buddy Hield was second on the team, as he scored 17 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting. New Orleans bench has been one of the worst in the league, but they had Langston Galloway, Terrence Jones, Tyreke Evans and E'Twaun Moore combine for 43 points off the bench in this win.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons, 107 - 90, on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena to take a 20 series lead in the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs. In an unsurprising turn of events, superstar LeBron James led the scoring charge for Cleveland, recording 27 points on the night. James was highly efficient, converting 12 of 18 shots from the field and hitting a pair of three - pointers. Wednesday also marked a significant individual milestone for James, as he passed Michael Jordan in terms of career playoff games played with 180. While LeBron led the way, the rest of Cleveland's superstar trifecta got the job done in the win. Forward Kevin Love posted a 16 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while point guard Kyrie Irving scored 22 points and also dished four assists. Detroit, meanwhile, struggled mightily against their division rival on Wednesday. All-Star center and NBA rebounding leader Andre Drummond had just seven boards in the contest while also going a dismal 4 - for - 16 from the free - throw line. Things were n't much better for frontcourt partner Tobias Harris, who shot just 3 - for - 11 from the field on Wednesday. Perhaps the biggest issue for Detroit, however, was the gap in perimeter shooting; the Pistons hit just four three - pointers while allowing a whopping 20 for Cleveland. Game 3 will take place in Detroit.
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While the final score may indicate that Tuesday's game between the Thunder and Jazz went wire - to - wire, Oklahoma City actually had control of the game through the first three quarter thanks in large part to their impressive shooting from behind the arc. And, while the final box score shows them shooting an impressive 15 - of - 22 (68 percent) from long range, it is actually even more impressive than that. The Thunder opened Tuesday's contest hitting 12 of their first 12 three - point attempts. Russell Westbrook and Doug McDermott each opened the game shooting 4 - of - 4 from behind the arc, while Alex Abrines was 2 - of - 2, and both Jerami Grant and Andre Roberson hit one from downtown. Westbrook ended up missing the team's first three with just 32 seconds left in the first half, but overall, Oklahoma City managed to hit 14 of their first 15 shots from behind the arc.
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The New Orleans Pelicans (20 - 20) defeated the Toronto Raptors (26 - 14) 95 - 93 on Sunday. New Orleans found a way to knock off the Raptors despite being without two of their starters for a second straight game. Anthony Davis has missed two straight games with a turf toe injury, and Jrue Holiday has missed three straight games dealing with inflamation in his right ankle, the same ankle that caused Holiday to sit out most of last season with a stress fracture. Tyreke Evans has picked up the slack on offense. He scored a game - high 26 points Sunday. Evans was aided by superb play off the bench from Alexis Ajinca, who put up 22 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes. The Pelicans could get Davis back for Monday's game against the New York Knicks, but Holiday is not expected to play. They remain three games behind the Phoenix Suns for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Toronto has dropped two straight games, falling to the Atlanta Hawks 110 - 89 on Friday before losing Sunday's game as well. After losing the first two quarters Sunday, the Raptors moved Terrence Ross to the bench for the second half and started Greivis Vasquez in his place. After sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings for the better part of the first two months of the season, Toronto has started to fall in the standings. They've dropped seven of their last nine games to fall 7 games behind the East-leading Atlanta Hawks. DeMar DeRozan returned to action three games ago, but he has n't brought the Raptors back to their elite level, yet. The Raptors will go on the road to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, giving them an opportunity to begin righting the ship in short order.
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The Utah Jazz rallied back to defeat the host Minnesota Timberwolves 94 - 92, at Target Center on Saturday evening. The Jazz used an 110 run late in the fourth quarter to come back and steal one from the Timberwolves. Utah (23 - 15) snapped their short two - game losing streak with an impressive come back win, thanks to a solid team performance. Five players scored in double digits for the Jazz, led by George Hill, who finished with 19 points, along with seven assists and five rebounds, in 33 minutes. This was Hill's first game back after missing three games due to concussion protocol, but he did not look like he missed a beat, as he led the way for the Jazz. Gordon Hayward followed up with 16 points, while Rudy Gobert continued his dominance in the paint, as he finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks, in 31 minutes. The Jazz move to 11 - 8 on the road and will be right back in action on Sunday, as they face the fifth and final game of their current road trip, when they visit Memphis. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (11 - 26) completely fell apart, as they went scoreless in the final 4:40 of the fourth quarter, leading to their fourth straight loss. All five starters scored in double digits for the T-Wolves, led by Zach LaVine, who finished with 24 points, to go along with nine rebounds, four assists and one steal, in 38 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns was solid, with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins chipped in 16 points. Minnesota's bench was very quiet, adding only 11 points to the cause. The Timberwolves fall to 6 - 13 at home and can only look ahead to their next contest, when they play host to the Mavericks on Monday, for a chance to get back on track.
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The Milwaukee Bucks (25 - 22) defeated Portland Trail Blazers (32 - 16), 95 - 88. The Trail Blazers scored the final eight points to make the game appear closer than the final score. The Bucks extended their winning streak to three games, and the Trail Blazers lost their third straight game. Meyers Leonard supplanted Chris Kaman in the starting lineup, lasting eight minutes to Kaman's ten. Damian Lillard converted 1 - of - 10 three - pointers one game after knocking in 1 - of - 9 from downtown, scoring 19 points and recording nine assists in the process. LaMarcus Aldridge was limited to 18 points and 13 rebounds in 39 minutes. The Trail Blazers shot 9 - of - 31 from downtown. Six different Bucks scored in double figures, led by Jared Dudley's 18 points. John Henson blocked four shots and the other four starters collected at least two steals each. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his first double - double since January 6th, contributing 10 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 33 minutes. Khris Middleton nabbed a steal for the 16th straight game, chipping in five assists and four rebounds in 42 minutes. The Bucks travel north of the border to face the Toronto Raptors on Monday. The Trail Blazers take two days off before a two - game homestand against the Utah Jazz.
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The Utah Jazz (38 - 38) defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves (25 - 51) 98 - 85 on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz remain tangled with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets in a three - way battle for the last two playoff spots in the West. The Jazz hold the eighth and final playoff spot, now one game ahead of the ninth - place Rockets. The Jazz led by two after a tight first half but then dominated the second half by out - scoring the Timberwolves 47 - 36 en route to their 24th win at home. Gordon Hayward led the way with 22 points (8 - 15 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. Rudy Gobert put in work as he gobbled up 14 rebounds to go a long with 10 points, in 36 minutes. Rookie Trey Lyles was huge in the absence of Derrick Favors, who was out with a sore knee. Lyles finished with 18 points (7 - 16 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT), five rebounds, one steal, one assist and one blocked shot, in 35 minutes. The Jazz shot 53 percent from the field and 36 percent from long range, as they cruised to victory. Andrew Wiggins was the high - point man for the Timberwolves, who have now lost two in a row, as he finished with 24 points (11 - 21 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 0 - 2 FT), along with two rebounds, one assist and one steal, in 37 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied a double - double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, along with three assists and one blocked shot, in 35 minutes, while Nemanja Bjelica added 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists, in 35 minutes off the bench. The only other player to score in double figures for Minnesota was Shabazz Muhammad, who chipped in 10. Next, the Timberwolves will look to influence the race - for - eighth as they host the Mavericks on Sunday. The Jazz will visit Phoenix to challenge the Suns on Sunday.
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The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 102 - 98, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. Despite the Clippers leading by eight after the first quarter, the Pelicans fought back and took control in the fourth. In fact, New Orleans outscored Los Angeles by 12 in the second half and led for the majority of the fourth quarter. Defense was key for the Pelicans, as they held the Clippers to 39 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range. The Pelicans were very efficient on offense too, as they shot 46 percent and committed just six turnovers. Fastbreak points was the most decisive statistic though, as New Orleans won that category, 29 - 2. The Clippers (22 - 12) got Chris Paul back for this game, but it simply was n't enough against a hot Pelicans team. Paul played great in his return though, as he tallied 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Austin Rivers got the start for J.J. Redick and led the team with 22 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting. DeAndre Jordan had a monster game down low, totaling 13 points and 25 rebounds on 5 - of - 6 shooting. The bench really struggled, as Marreese Speights and Jamal Crawford combined to go 7 - of - 27 from the field. The Clippers will look to get out of this rut on Friday in a road matchup with the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans (13 - 21) have now won four of their last five and this was easily their most impressive win in that stretch. Anthony Davis did n't go off like usual, but he still led the team with 20 points, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Jrue Holiday accrued 11 points, four rebounds and nine assists in the win. Buddy Hield had one of his best games of his rookie campaign, collecting 17 points and six rebounds on 7 - of - 11 shooting. Langston Galloway, Terrence Jones, Tyreke Evans and E'Twaun Moore combined for 43 points off the bench. New Orleans will host the New York Knicks on Friday for their next game.
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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks, 102 - 98, in overtime at Phillips Arena on Wednesday. The game was a grind - it - out defensive battle that nevertheless featured multiple impressive individual performances. Things also got heated between Carmelo Anthony and the Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha, leading to an ejection for the former when he racked up a second flagrant foul on the evening. Despite losing their most pivotal offensive piece, the Knicks (16 - 15) hung tough, with Derrick Rose (26 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (24 points) helping them to keep pace with the Hawks (16 - 16). However, Dennis Schroder led all scorers with 27 points and had a key strip of Rose late in overtime, the Knicks' 17th and final turnover of the night, to help carry Atlanta to victory. Rose added seven assists and six rebounds to his team - high point total, but went only 9 - of - 28 from the field. Porzingis also had eight boards, an assist, a steal and three blocks, but missed the first of three free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with the Knicks down by only three. He then purposely missed the third shot but New York was unable to take advantage due to his lane violation on the play. Joakim Noah posted an impressive 14 - point, 16 - rebound double - double that also included three assists, two steals and a block. Anthony compiled 10 points, five boards and an assist before being ejected after 15 minutes on the floor. Justin Holiday paced the bench with 14 points, which he supplemented with four assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block. Schroder complemented his aforementioned scoring total with five assists and a pair of steals. Dwight Howard was a force down low with 22 rebounds, along with 16 points, three assists, a steal and a block. Paul Millsap was only 4 - of - 20 from the field but mustered 12 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal. Sefolosha and Kent Bazemore provided matching 11 - point totals, while Kyle Korver led the second unit with 13 points, five rebounds and an assist. The Knicks continue on their swing through the Deep South with a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening, while the Hawks remain home to face the Detroit Pistons on Friday as well.
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The Detroit Pistons (38 - 34) defeated the Orlando Magic (29 - 42) 118 - 102 on Wednesday. Detroit entered the night on the cusp of the eighth seed, just a mere percentage point behind the Chicago Bulls. However, their efforts to possibly vault into that slot by night's end - - and keep their two - game winning streak alive in the process - - were going to have to be carried out without their emerging two - guard, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was forced to miss the game with an illness. Detroit proved aptly capable of making up for his absence, as all five members of the first unit posted double - digit scoring. That included 2015 second - rounder Darrun Hillard, who managed 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal in Caldwell-Pope's stead. The Pistons also played outstanding team defense, holding the Magic to 40 - and - 32 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively. Orlando was led by a spectacular triple - double off the bench from Elfrid Payton, who managed 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal over 34 minutes. Aaron Gordon was next with a 15 - point total that paced the starters, and he also added 11 rebounds and three assists. Evan Fournier and Victor Oladipo were next with a pair of 14 - point efforts, with the former also contributing a rebound, an assist and a steal, and the latter pitching in with five assists, three rebounds, three steals and a block. Jason Smith was also productive in a reserve role, registering 12 points, four assists and three rebounds. The Magic remain in last place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and are 9 games behind the eighth - seeded Chicago Bulls. They head to Miami to take on the Heat on Friday night. Detroit was spearheaded by a remarkable outing from Andre Drummond, who totaled 30 points, 14 rebounds, an assist and a pair of blocks. Tobias Harris was next with a nice bounce - back effort after a lackluster performance in his last game, compiling 18 points, four rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks. Reggie Jackson stepped up with 16 points, nine assists and two rebounds, with his six turnovers serving as a blemish on an otherwise solid night. Marcus Morris was close behind with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Stanley Johnson and Arron Baynes paced the reserves with a pair of 13 - point contributions. The former complemented his scoring with eight rebounds, two assists and a steal, while the latter also supplied two rebounds and a block. The Pistons have moved into third place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division, and have momentarily vaulted into the eighth seed in the conference with the victory.They're home again versus the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
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The Utah Jazz (7 - 7) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (7 - 8) 102 - 91 on Wednesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Going into halftime tied at 45, it looked as if this was going to be a grind - it - out, close finish. Instead, the Jazz took control coming out of the half and spoiled the home crowd's night with an 11 - point victory. The Jazz snapped a two - game losing streak with the victory, while the Clippers have now lost three of their last four outings. Both teams shot the ball well as the Jazz went 51 percent from the field and an impressive 46 percent from the three - point line, while the Clippers finished at 51 percent from the floor and 33 percent from deep. The Jazz had all five starters reach double figures in points. Gordon Hayward led the way, going off for a very efficient 33 points (11 - 22 FG, 5 - 7 3Pt, 6 - 8 FT), seven rebounds and three steals. He's really dialed in his shot recently, shooting over 45 percent from the field over his last three games. The 33 points were also a new season - high for the forward. Derrick Favors had solid showing as well, adding 22 points (10 - 15 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and three steals over 33 minutes. He's now averaging 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists so far this season. Pitching in with a double - double, Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points (4 - 4 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and 11 rebounds. He was in a very tough matchup with All-Star, DeAndre Jordan, but held strong and limited Jordan to just eight points. In injury related news, Trey Burke left with back spasms and was n't able to return. Blake Griffin was one of the lone bright spots for the Clippers, who as a team, recorded a whopping 19 turnovers. Griffin did all he could to put the Clippers on his back, going off for a game - high of 40 points (18 - 23 FG, 4 - 5 FT), while also adding 12 rebounds and two blocked shots. The double - double marked his second straight Wednesday, as he's combined for 58 points and 22 rebounds during that stretch. On the season, Griffin is leading his team with averages of 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Chris Paul was the other starter in double figures, and it seemed like he could n't miss a shot. Paul went an impressive 10 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from beyond the arc for 24 points, to go along with five rebounds and eight assists. Chipping in off the bench, Josh Smith was the only other Clipper who had any success Wednesday, as he added 10 points (4 - 7 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) over 16 minutes. The Clippers' next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, while the Jazz will be at home against the Pelicans on Saturday.
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While Toronto added to their dominant offensive numbers, they could n't quite pull out a win against a hungry Hawks team. In fact, Atlanta led for nearly every minute of this game, with Toronto holding their only lead in the first quarter. Both offenses were on point, as they each shot over 53 percent from the field. The Hawks made their presence felt down low, outrebounding the Raptors, 44 - 28, and outscoring them in the paint, 62 - 46. DeMar DeRozan did all he could to keep the Raptors hanging around, as he tallied 34 points, five rebounds and four assists in the defeat. Kyle Lowry was n't far behind, providing 27 points and six assists. Dwight Howard was the player of the game, as he totaled 27 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Dennis Schroder also continued his great form, accumulating 24 points, two rebounds and six assists.
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The Philadelphia 76ers (6 - 29) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (16 - 20) 90 - 88 on Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. After coming out of the third quarter down 71 - 64, the Sixers were able to out - score the Nets 26 - 17 in the fourth quarter to steal a two - point victory on the road. Brook Lopez was able to tie the game at 88 with 25 seconds to go, but Nerlens Noel came back with a clutch jumper of his own, giving the Sixers the go - ahead bucket with just three seconds left in the game. Brook Lopez heaved a three - point shot at the buzzer but missed, giving the Sixers a rare win. The Sixers secured a large three - point advantage in this game, going 47 percent from beyond the arc, while the Nets went just 19 percent from deep. Back in the starting lineup, Robert Covington led the Sixers with 20 points (8 - 12 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), while also adding seven rebounds and six steals. After a brutal showing on Wednesday against the Bucks, it was a nice bounce back game for him. The six steals were also a season - high, as he was productive on both sides of the ball Friday. Luc Mbah a Moute had a solid showing, going 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points. He missed the previous two outings with a toe injury, so it was a very positive showing for him in his return. In addition to his go - ahead jumper to take the lead in the final seconds, Noel added 12 points (6 - 10 FG), five rebounds and two blocked shots. He's combined for 25 points over his last two games, showing some improvement offensively. The only other Sixer to reach double figures in points was Tony Wroten, who came off the bench for 12 points (5 - 13 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT) and four assists in 28 minutes. Back in the starting lineup due to Kevin Garnett sitting out with injury, Brook Lopez had a big impact for the Nets. He finished with 18 points (9 - 17 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT), six rebounds and two blocked shots in 28 minutes. He continues to have a defensive presence, as he's had at least two blocks in his last three games. With Deron Williams out indefinitely, Jarrrett Jack remained the starting point guard. He notched a double - double, recording 14 points (4 - 9 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 8 FT) and 10 assists. It was his second double - double in the last three games, as he continues to excel as a member of the starting lineup. Mason Plumlee had a double - double of his own with 15 points (5 - 9 FG, 5 - 8 FT) and 15 rebounds. Even with Lopez's entrance in the starting lineup, Plumlee was able to stay a hound on the boards. Joe Johnson did n't have his best night offensively, scoring only 13 points (4 - 14 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) in 37 minutes. The Nets' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, while the Sixers will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
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The Portland Trail Blazers (29 - 27) defeated the Utah Jazz (27 - 28) 115 - 111 at Moda Center on Sunday. Damian Lillard continues to solidify his place as one of the best fourth quarter players in the NBA after driving to the rim twice in the waning minutes of the final period, which put the Blazers in the win column once again. Lillard put forth his fourth straight 30 - plus point performance, and although he fell short of his explosive 51 points against the Golden State Warriors, he did score 30 points on 10 - of - 21 shooting, the majority of which came in the second half. The final four minutes of regulation mostly came down to a defensive battle, where both teams earned stop after stop to keep their chances of winning in tact, which came to be the theme of the matchup that resulted in 12 lead changes and 13 times both teams were dead even. CJ McCollum led all scorers with a balanced game in both halves of play, scoring 31 points, to go along with three assists and one rebound on 11 - of - 21 shooting in 37 minutes. Mason Plumlee scrapped and clawed his way down the stretch and added nine points, nine rebounds and six assists, including two crucial passes to Lillard during the fourth quarter that set up the point guard to finish at the basket. The Jazz were led by the forward combination of Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors, who combined for 43 points and 13 rebounds. Favors pulled down some fantastic rebounds on the offensive end, some of which he was outnumbered by 3 - 4 Blazers players. HIs five fouls became an unfortunate disadvantage late in the game. Rodney Hood contributed 18 points and two assists in the backcourt, while newcomer Shelvin Mack added 16 points and six assists in 24 minutes off the bench. Both teams play on Tuesday, as the Blazers host the Brooklyn Nets (15 - 41), while the Jazz host the Houston Rockets (28 - 28).
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The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday, 123 - 115. Los Angeles (13 - 2) remains the first - ranked team in the NBA following Monday's win. The team has seen just two losses in fifteen games, coming by margins of just two and four points each. The Clippers have dominated both ends of the floor en route to a league - best record, and Monday was no exception. It was a big night for the Clippers' starting five, as three players scored 20 or more points and each starter scored at least 10. The dynamic All-Star duo of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin scored 26 points each. DeAndre Jordan, meanwhile, scored 17 and hit 9 - of - 14 from the free - throw line. In the third quarter, the Raptors began to employ the common strategy of "hacking" the big man in hopes of missed free - throws. Instead, Jordan hit 5 - of - 6 in a three - possession stretch, putting the Clippers up by as much as 17. Despite a valiant comeback attempt, Los Angeles was able to maintain the sizeable lead. Toronto (8 - 6) has now lost four of its last five outings and is falling in the Eastern Conference standings. Boston is now tied with Toronto for the lead in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors experienced heartbreak following a controversial overturned buzzer - beater in Sunday's outing against Sacramento. The finish was less dramatic on Monday, as the Raptors were simply unable to overcome the lead established by the Clippers. The NBA's leading scorer, DeMar DeRozan, scored an impressive 25 points, while teammate Kyle Lowry had 26. The All-Star duo was unable to get the job done at Staples Center, however. The Clippers will visit Dallas on Wednesday, while Toronto will visit Houston.
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It was n't the usual cast of characters that carried the Hawks to their comeback victory against the Rockets on Thursday, as Tim Hardaway Jr., Dwight Howard and rookie DeAndre Bembry all put together season - best performances in the outing. First, the star of the show was Hardaway, who, after putting up 23 points in the fourth quarter, ended up with a career - high 33 points on 12 - of - 18 shooting from the field. Howard, who came into Thursday's contest recording five double - doubles in his last six games, had his most productive performance of the season, posting 24 points and 23 rebounds in 37 minutes. Lastly, Bembry, who has only occasionally seen quality minutes this season, played 21 minutes and shot 5 - of - 6 from the field en route to scoring a season - high 10 points and grabbing a season - high three rebounds.
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The host San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Boston Celtics on Wednesday, 108 - 101. The Spurs (20 - 5) hold the second - best record in the NBA and are within a game of the Warriors for the top seed in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, the team showed why that is, exhibiting a balanced approach on both ends of the floor. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year and MVP runner - up Kawhi Leonard led the team with 26 points on the night. Leonard hit 9 - of - 17 from the field and made all seven of his free - throws while also dishing six assists en route to victory. Though the Celtics appeared to make a comeback push, the Spurs managed to separate themselves in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach. With big man LaMarcus Aldridge sitting the game out, forward David Lee filled in as a starter, providing an important 10 rebounds to help San Antonio finish plus - three on the boards. The Celtics (13 - 12), meanwhile, have lost three straight, but have also been missing All-Star Isaiah Thomas (groin). Guard Avery Bradley stepped up to fill Thomas's role a bit on Wednesday, leading the team with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Five Celtics finished with double - digit scoring, including bench guard Terry Rozier. In 25 minutes, Rozier scored 12 points and did not commit a turnover. The team saw solid ball movement, dishing 25 assists on the night. The Spurs will visit Phoenix on Thursday to play the Suns while the Celtics will host the Hornets on Friday in Boston.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 100 - 98, to sweep the best - of - seven Eastern Conference first - round playoff series Sunday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. As would have been expected, the Pistons went down scratching and clawing until the closing seconds of the contest that ultimately ended their 2015 - 16 season. The game was a nip - and - tuck battle for all four quarters, with the two teams alternating the advantage through the first half. Cleveland entered the final quarter nursing a razor - thin 81 - 78 edge, and needed a clutch three - pointer from Kyrie Irving with 42 seconds remaining to put some distance between them and the Pistons. Detroit had closed the gap to 97 - 96 on the prior possession with a timely long - range shot of their own from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 1:7 left. Reggie Jackson was able to get the Pistons back within two after Irving's shot with a driving dunk with 32 seconds left, but then misfired on a 26 - foot three - point jumper with a second remaining that would have given them a likely 101 - 100 win. Instead, it's the Cavaliers that move on to the second round of the playoffs, in their continued attempt to return to the NBA Finals for a second consecutive season. Irving led the way with 31 points, five assists, three rebounds and a steal, including a mid - court buzzer beater to close out the third quarter. LeBron James turned in a double - double, totaling 22 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals. J.R. Smith followed with 15 points and a rebound. Kevin Love produced a double - double of his own, managing 11 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a steal. Matthew Delladedova paced the bench with 11 points and an assist. Detroit's attack was spearheaded by Maurice Morris's 24 points, which he complemented with a rebound. Tobias Harris supplied a 23 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also included a pair of assists. Andre Drummond tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and a pair of blocks. Jackson registered 13 points, 12 assists, three rebounds and a block. Cleveland will face off with the winner of the Celtics-Hawks series in the second round.
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The Denver Nuggets (2 - 5) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (4 - 4) 108 - 104 Monday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The teams traded blows throughout the night in the back - and - forth affair, by the Nuggets were ultimately able to hold off the opposition in the end. J.J. Hickson had a very productive evening, posting a double - double of 19 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay also managed contribute to in multiple categories recording 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and a season - low two turnovers. Despite defeat, Portland’s starters performed adequately, as each managed to score in double figures in the losing effort. Damian Lillard continues to excel as the leader of the team. He scored 30 points, and dished out seven assists in 38 minutes and has now scored at least 25 points in five straight games. Up next, the Trail Blazers will head home to take on the Spurs Wednesday, while the Nuggets will stay home and play the Bucks Wednesday.
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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns, 120 - 106, at Spectrum Center on Sunday afternoon. The Hornets (33 - 40) came into Sunday's game with a golden opportunity to keep their faint playoff hopes alive, as the Suns (22 - 52), despite plenty of offensive prowess, had been a complete sieve on defense. Charlotte exploited the opportunity to its fullest potential, with six players hitting double digits in the scoring column. The Hornets also shot 48 percent from the field and 47 percent from three - point range and essentially put their stamp on the game in the first quarter, when they jumped out to a 38 - 18 lead. Devin Booker could n't come anywhere close to his 70 - point effort from Friday night, but his 23 points did lead the Suns on the afternoon. He supplemented that total with five assists, four rebounds and one block. T.J. Warren followed with a 21 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and four steals. Tyler Ulis provided 16 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal. Marquese Chriss tallied 13 points, three boards and one assist. Jared Dudley led the bench with 12 points, five assists and two rebounds. Alan Williams supplied an 11 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included two assists, a steal and a block. Kemba Walker led the way for Charlotte with 31 points, which he supplemented with nine assists, four rebounds and one block. Marvin Williams managed 21 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal. Nicolas Batum pitched in with 18 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and one steal. Cody Zeller totaled 16 points, seven boards, two assists and four steals. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist rounded out the starting five's productive afternoon with 14 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. Frank Kaminsky III paced the bench with 10 points, seven boards and two assists. The Suns next head to Altanta where they'll tangle with the Hawks on Tuesday evening while the Hornets remain home to face the Milwaukee Bucks on that same night.
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The Detroit Pistons (14 - 24) took down the Toronto Raptors (25 - 12) on Monday at the Air Canada Centre. Brandon Jennings led the Pistons with 34 points and 10 assists in 34 minutes. He has scored 29 - plus points in three of his last seven games after doing that just once through his first 31 games this season. Greg Monroe also finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. Detroit has been red - hot without Josh Smith, going 9 - 1 since his departure. The one loss came against the Atlanta Hawks, who hold the Eastern Conference's best record. Jonas Valunciunas put up 22 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. However, he cooled down in the second half and ended up with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Kyle Lowry had a rough night with 10 points on 3 - of - 12 from the floor to go with seven turnovers. He did manage to pitch in seven rebounds, 12 assists and two steals. While Toronto sits second in the Eastern Conference, they're off to a 1 - 4 start in January. The Pistons will now head back to Detroit to play the Pelicans, as the Raptors will stay home and face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 111 - 107, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday. The Hornets (24 - 28) had to have come in to Tuesday's tilt with an extra air of confidence, given that the Nets (9 - 43) had won just two road games in 24 attempts this season. However, Brooklyn came to play, as they did in all four games against Charlotte this season. Their second unit turned in 43 points, and they limited their hosts to 39 and 27 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively. They also battled back from a 54 - 37 halftime deficit to score 70 points in the second half. However, two clutch free throws by Marco Belinelli with six seconds remaining provided the final margin of victory for the Hornets. The Nets were led by Bojan Bogdanovic, who tallied 22 points, five rebounds and one assist, and who drained two his trio of three - pointers in the closing seconds to keep things interesting. Brook Lopez was next with 20 points, five rebounds, one assist and four blocks. Joe Harris led the bench with 12 points, four rebounds and one assist. Isaiah Whitehead was productive as well with 11 points, seven assists, one rebound and one steal in 26 minutes. Trevor Booker posted a 10 - point, 12 - rebound double - double that also included three assists. Randy Foye filled out the stat sheet with eight points, four rebounds and three assists. The Hornets saw Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum lead the way with matching 17 - point efforts, with the former adding five assists and three boards, and the latter compiling eight boards, four assists, four steals and two blocks. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Marvin Williams managed 14 points apiece. Kidd-Gilchrist also posted seven rebounds, two assists and a block, while Williams hauled in nine boards and a pair of blocks. Frank Kaminsky drew the start at center for the ailing Cody Zeller (quad) and turned in a 12 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and a steal. Belinelli led the second unit with 17 points, three rebounds and a block, while Jeremy Lamb provided 16 points, seven boards, a steal and a block in 19 highly efficient minutes off the bench. The Nets head back home to tangle with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, while the Hornets remain home to face off with the Houston Rockets on Thursday evening.
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Danny Green scored 20 points and Patty Mills added 15 off the bench as the Spurs (22 - 15) took care of the Suns (22 - 17) 100 - 95 on Friday. San Antonio carried a six - point lead into the half, but the Suns came out firing in the third quarter, outscoring the Spurs 26 - 10 in the period. San Antonio would respond, however, starting the fourth on an 11 - 5 run keyed by three - pointers from Green and Mills. A Cory Joseph layup with 5:15 to play gave the Spurs their first lead of the fourth quarter, but Gerald Green would answer back on the ensuing Phoenix possession to give the Suns an 80 - 79 advantage. Joseph countered with two more baskets, putting the Spurs up for good with 3:55 remaining. The teams traded baskets down the stretch, but the San Antonio lead never shrunk to lower than three points. Green’s 20 led the way for San Antonio, and Tim Duncan (12 points) was the only other starter in double - figures. Tony Parker scored seven points in 22 minutes, and Joseph finished with 11 points in 24 minutes off the bench. The Spurs outscored Phoenix 50 - 32 in the paint and forced 19 turnovers. The Suns had five players in double - figures, led by 19 points apiece from P.J. Tucker and Eric Bledsoe. Alex Len added four points and 12 rebounds, and Goran Dragic finished with 17 points. The Suns’ leading scorer, Markieff Morris, had a rough night going 1 - of - 3 from the field and picking up a costly technical late in the fourth. Phoenix now travels to Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Sunday evening. San Antonio begins a three - game road trip Saturday in Minnesota.
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The New Orleans Pelicans (25 - 22) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (32 - 15) 108 - 103 on Friday. New Orleans did n't let the absence of Anthony Davis (adductor) slow them down. They've won five of their last six games, and Eric Gordon stepped up Friday, putting up a game - high 28 points in 38 minutes. As has happened often when Davis is out of the lineup, Alexis Ajinca had a nice game off the bench, putting up 17 points and nine rebounds in 24 minutes, and Ryan Anderson moved into the starting lineup to put up 24 points and nine rebounds. The Pelicans are two games out of the final playoff spot in the West, just behind the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles saw their six - game winning streak come to an end. Six players scored in double digits, and J.J. Redick returned from a one - game absence due to back spasms to put up 12 points and four assists in 28 minutes, but it was n't enough to hold back the Pelicans. With Redick back in action, Jamal Crawford returned to a bench role and put up 15 points and one rebound in 28 minutes. Chris Paul approached a double - double and put on display his All-Star pedigree with a team - high 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes. The Clippers are tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for fifth place in the Western Conference standings, six games behind the conference - leading Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans will host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The Clippers are in the midst of an eight - game road trip that will see them play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 97 - 95, at American Airlines Center on Thursday. Dallas have now beat Los Angeles twice this season in three games, as they clearly match up well with this Clipper team. It was tightly contested though, as there were 10 ties and 11 lead changes, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive, as Dallas recorded 26 assists to nine turnovers, while Los Angeles committed 17 turnovers to just 18 assists. The Clippers (43 - 30) had a tough task here against a desperate Mavs team and they fell just short in this tight battle. Blake Griffin led the way for Los Angeles, as he tallied 21 points, five rebounds and two assists. DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double, totaling 14 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks. Chris Paul finished with 15 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals. On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. The Mavericks (31 - 40) are trying to keep their playoffs hope alive and this win can only help that pursuit. Seth Curry scored a game - high 23 points to lead Dallas, as he also added three rebounds and four assists to his tally. Harrison Barnes was the hero, as he scored 21 points in addition to hitting the go - ahead jumper with one minute left, following that up with a crucial steal. Dirk Nowitzki accrued 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Nerlens Noel got the start and collected eight points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup versus the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.
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The Milwaukee Bucks (32 - 25) beat the Philadelphia 76ers (12 - 45) 104 - 88 on Wednesday. Michael Carter-Williams made his Bucks debut against the team that sent him away at the trade deadline last Thursday. He started and finished with seven points, eight assists and two steals in 18 minutes. He had been bothered by a toe injury and had n't played since Feb. 3. Jerryd Bayless moved back to a bench role with the availability of Carter-Williams, but the former still scored 13 points in 30 minutes. John Henson had his best performance of the season Wednesday. He came off the bench and led Milwaukee in scoring with 21 points to go along with nine rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. On the injury front, shooting guard O.J. Mayo did not play due to a sore right hamstring. Playing in just his third game of the season, Jason Richardson (knee) started at shooting guard and led the Sixers in scoring with 16 points in 25 minutes. Thomas Robinson, who was acquired of waivers this week, played 13 minutes and finished with seven points and six rebounds. However, Philadelphia has lost five straight games and have n't beat a team that is currently over .500 since defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 16. The 76ers will host the Washington Wizards, who are also winless since the All-Star break, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Bucks will begin a four - game West Coast road trip Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Aaron Gordon's season - high 20 points Gordon keyed a season - high point total for the Magic. They also managed success rates of 47 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range. Evan Fournier and Serge Ibaka had a pair of 16 - point efforts, and D.J. Augustin supplied nine points, four assists and three rebounds in another start at point guard. Bismack Biyombo and Nicola Vucevic continue to make for an effective 1 - 2 punch, combining for 24 rebounds. Jeff Green led the reserves with a 16 - point effort. Joel Embiid celebrated the raising of his minutes limit with a 25 - point, 10 - rebound double - double for the Sixers. However, the remaining members of the first unit - - Gerald Henderson, Robert Covington, Sergio Rodriguez and Ersan Ilyasova - - combined for just 33 points overall, Jahlil Okafor's 16 - point, 13 - rebound double - double led the second unit.
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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 117 - 107, at United Center on Friday. Chicago was expected to win this game easily, but Philadelphia had other ideas. They did most of their damage in the middle quarters, as they outscored the Bulls, 69 - 43, in the second and third quarter. Shooting was the glaring difference, with the Sixers shooting 55 percent to the Bulls 41 percent. Philadelphia also took care of the glass, winning the rebounding battle, 46 - 39. It was n't just the rebounding, as the Sixers outscored the Bulls, 70 - 30, in the paint. The Sixers (27 - 45) have really struggled recently, but they're still playing as hard as anyone. Dario Saric led the way, as he collected 32 points and 10 rebounds. T.J. McConnell was the only other starter in double figures, as he accrued 10 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Philly's bench was huge, with Gerald Henderson, Shawn Long and Sergio Rodriguez all scoring in double figures, Rodriguez finished with 12 points, four rebounds and seven assists, while Long amassed 18 points and seven rebounds. On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup versus the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The Bulls (34 - 39) have just three wins in their last 12 games, with this being one of the low points of the season. Jimmy Butler did all he could though, leading the team with 36 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and three steals. Nikola Mirotic was the only other starter with more than four points, as he totaled 15 points, four rebounds and two assists. Bobby Portis played well off the bench, amassing 17 points and 11 rebounds on 8 - of - 11 from the field. Rajon Rondo accumulated four points, four rebounds, five assists and four steals. The Bulls will look to play better on Sunday in a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The Orlando Magic (3 - 6) traveled to Madison Square Garden and took down the New York Knicks (2 - 7) 97 - 95 on Wednesday night. This one was a battle of 2 - 6 teams, with both looking to get one game closer to the .500 mark. The Magic showed up when it mattered most on Wednesday night, outscoring the Knicks by four in the fourth quarter to get the two point victory. Evan Fournier led the scoring output for Orlando, as he finished with 28 points (8 - 14 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 10 - 14 FT), four steals, two assists and two rebounds as well. The points total was a season - high for the guard. Nikola Vucevic added an impressive double - double with 20 points (8 - 15 FG, 4 - 4 FT) and 13 rebounds. He's now combined for 65 points in the last three games and continues to provide consistent scoring and rebounds. The Magic snapped a two game losing streak with this win, and now head back home to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. It's been a painful start to the 2014 season for Carmelo Anthony and company, and this loss had to be tough to swallow. Anthony led the way with 27 points (10 - 17 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), to go along with five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Aside from J.R. Smith, every other player on the team had 10 points or fewer, as Smith had 19 points (6 - 16 FG, 3 - 8 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), while also contributing four rebounds and three assists off the bench. New York is still trying to find their identity, and this was their sixth loss in a row, after a promising 2 - 1 start to the year. The Knicks remain at home, and get a day off before taking on the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
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The Pelicans (13 - 12) got 30 points and 14 rebounds from Anthony Davis and knocked off the Rockets (19 - 6) 99 - 90 in Houston on Thursday. Davis shot 10 - of - 17 from the field and 10 - of - 12 from the line and added blocks to go with only one turnover in 41 minutes. Jrue Holiday added 16 points for New Orleans, while Austin Rivers, starting in place of Tyreke Evans, finished with 10 points and six assists. Ryan Anderson added 15 points off the bench, and Dante Cunningham contributed 11 (6 - 10 FG). The Pelicans trailed entering the fourth quarter but outscored Houston 34 - 22 in the final period. The Rockets were led by 17 points and 13 rebounds from Dwight Howard in his second game back from a knee injury. James Harden added 21 points but shot a miserable 8 - of - 23 from the field. He did add five assists and seven rebounds, however. Trevor Ariza finished with 10 points (4 - 12 FG) and Patrick Beverley and Donatas Motiejunas each contributed nine. The Rockets shot a paltry 38 percent from the floor and just 6 - of - 25 from beyond the arc. They outscored New Orleans 48 - 38 in the paint but were out - rebounded by a two - board margin, an unusual statistic from one of the league’s better rebounding teams. Up next, the Rockets host the Hawks on Saturday. New Orleans returns home to play host to Portland, also on Saturday.
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The Utah Jazz (21 - 25) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (14 - 34) 103 - 90 on Friday. Despite the Jazz's well - earned reputation for boasting of the league's most formidable frontcourts, one of the intriguing stories coming out of Friday's contest was the Timberwolves' significant success with their own pair of big men down low. Minnesota's tandem of Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng outperformed Utah's Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors, with both of the visitors tallying double - doubles. It was Favors' first start after having missed 16 games with a back injury, given that he'd come off the bench in the first pair of contests since his return. On the Timberwolves' side, Dieng got the starting nod in place of Kevin Garnett, who missed his third consecutive game with knee soreness. Minnesota was spearheaded by Towns, who posted a career - high 32 points, 12 boards, an assist, a steal and a block. Dieng tallied 20 points and 15 rebounds of his own, along with a pair of assists and a pair of steals. No other starter managed to get into double digits, but Zach LaVine did contribute 19 points to pace the Minnesota reserves. He supplemented his scoring with three assists and a rebound. Shabazz Muhammad was productive off the bench as well, amassing 11 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They now head to Portland to face the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Utah was led by Rodney Hood's 22 point - effort, which he complemented with four assists, a rebound and a steal. Favors poured in 20 points of his own, while also hauling in nine rebounds, dishing out an assist and recording a block. Gobert was next with a 14 - point, 12 - rebound double - double, which also included a pair of assists, a pair of steals and a pair of blocks. With Favors back in the starting five and Hood having another strong shooting night, Gordon Hayward had a relatively quiet game by his lofty standards, totaling 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. The bench was led by Trey Burke's 12 points, which were complemented by a rebound, an assist and two steals. Trevor Booker also contributed a near double - double in a reserve role, pouring in 11 points and hauling down eight boards. He dished out a pair of assists and had a pair of steals and blocks as well. The win momentarily vaulted the Jazz into second place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division, with a possible fall to third place hinging on the outcome of the Trail Blazers' contest with the Hornets that concludes later on Friday evening. Utah remains home to face the Bulls on Monday night.
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The host Los Angeles Lakers handily defeated the Golden State Warriors on Friday, 117 - 97. It was Lakers (3 - 3) coach Luke Walton's first game against the Warriors since leaving the organization over the offseason. Walton coached the Warriors for the beginning of their historic 2015 - 16 regular season in place of an injured Steve Kerr, but later left to pursue the head coaching job in Los Angeles. Walton certainly got the best of his former team, as the Lakers were able to maintain their hefty halftime lead down the stretch. The team successfully capitalized on their size advantage, holding a 51 - 40 advantage in the rebounding column. Third-year forward Julius Randle led the team with 20 points and was a monster on the boards, pulling down 14 rebounds. The Lakers also saw success from the line, hitting over 90 percent of their free - throws. For the Warriors (4 - 2), it was a tough night from beyond the arc. After showing dominant offensive flow on Thursday in a rout of the Thunder, the Warriors shot just 5 - for - 32 from three in Friday's contest. This included 0 - for - 10 for Steph Curry, whose NBA-record streak of 157 games with a three - point make finally came to an end. The results were n't much better for Klay Thompson, who went just 2 - for - 10. Kevin Durant, meanwhile, continued to perform with his new team, leading the game with 27 points. The Lakers will host the Suns on Sunday, while the Warriors will host the still - winless Pelicans on Monday.
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The New York Knicks (22 - 22) needed overtime to pick up a home win Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden over the Utah Jazz (18 - 24), 118 - 111. The Knicks came back from deficits of 11 at halftime and eight heading into the fourth quarter to take an 87 - 86 lead with 3:54 to play on a Kristaps Porzingis three - pointer. It looked like that lead would hold up until Porzingis fouled Gordon Hayward on a three - point shot up 99 - 96 with just two seconds left on the clock. Hayward hit the free throws and forced overtime, but the Knicks shot a scorching 6 - 9 from the field in the extra period to seal the win. Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 30 points on an efficient 13 - 20 shooting from the field, and he filled up the stat sheet with nine assists and seven rebounds. The rest of the Knicks front court stepped up as well, as Robin Lopez dropped 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked three shots and Porzingis added 16 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. Derrick Williams added 19 off the bench as the Knicks won the points in the paint battle 50 - 30. The Jazz knocked down 12 three - pointers to keep pace with New York's big men, including five from Rodney Hood, who led the Jazz with 29 points and added six rebounds and five assists. Gordon Hayward poured in 27 points (8 - 19 FG, 10 - 10 FT), but nobody else managed more than 13. The Jazz actually shot worse from two (25 - 59, 42 percent) than three (12 - 27, 44 percent), and it was their inability to capitalize inside despite 14 offensive rebounds that cost them. The Knicks continue a homestand with a Friday contest against the Clippers. Utah remains on an east coast road trip with a Friday game at Brooklyn.
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The struggling Milwaukee Bucks (16 - 24) topped the visiting Chicago Bulls (22 - 15) on Tuesday, 106 - 101. Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had a career night for the Bucks, who had lost three of their last four games. Antetokounmpo scored 29 points on 10 - for - 14 shooting with 10 rebounds, five assists, a block and a steal. "The Greek Freak" did it all without turning the ball over. The third - year starter has enjoyed a breakout year thus far, averaging a career - high 15 points and 7 rebounds per game on the season. Center Greg Monroe complimented Antetekoumpo's stellar outing with a strong performance of his own, scoring 17 points and pulling down 12 rebounds. Monroe has now reached double - digit rebounds in four straight games and has double - doubles in three of his last four outings. Overall, the Bucks were able to win the game on the glass, out - rebounding Chicago 57 - 40. Unsurprisingly, the Bulls relied heavily on shooting guard Jimmy Butler as they took the game down to the wire. The All-Star has been phenomenal in 2016, averaging 27 points and 7 assists per game while shooting 49 percent in January. Tuesday was no exception, as Butler led the way with 30 points, eight rebounds, and six assists against Milwaukee. Wing Tony Snell complemented Butler's performance with a 17 - point, seven - rebound outburst off the bench. While Chicago was able to score at will on the perimeter (shooting 41 percent from three - point range), the team saw a huge deficit on the boards and in the paint, where they were outscored 62 - 32. Chicago will likely look to be more aggressive in the lane as they take on Philadelphia's tandem of young centers on Thursday. The Bucks, meanwhile, face the second half of a back - to - back on Wednesday as they travel to Washington to take on the Wizards.
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Four of the five starters for Dallas scored in double digits, led by Harrison Barnes, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, in 37 minutes. Seth Curry followed up with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists, in 32 minutes, while Yogi Ferrell added 17 points, two assists, two rebounds and one steal, in 34 minutes. Dirk Nowitzki padded his 30,0 - plus career points by adding 13 in the contest. Meanwhile, Isaiah Whitehead led the Nets with 24 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting, in only 25 minutes off the bench. Jeremy Lin finished with 18 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals, in 27 minutes, while Quincy Acy chipped in 12 points and four rebounds. The only other player to score in double digits for the Nets was Trevor Booker, who finished with 15 points.
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The Houston Rockets (35 - 34) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (22 - 47) 116 - 111 on Friday. The game was an entertaining offensive display that was befitting of both teams' high - octane attacks. Both clubs managed to top the 50 percent mark from the field, and drained a total of 17 three - pointers between them. The two teams also saw all five members of their respective starting fives manage double - digit point totals, and the Rockets received another standout performance from reserve forward Michael Beasley, who's proven to be a spectacular signing so far. In the end, it was another stat - sheet - stuffing effort from perennial All-Star James Harden that helped key the victory. Minnesota was led by a 32 - point effort from standout rookie Karl-Anthony Towns, who also tallied 11 rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block. Andrew Wiggins was next with 21 points, five assists, two rebounds and three steals. Ricky Rubio followed with 14 points, six assists, three rebounds and a block. Gorgui Dieng contributed 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block. Shabazz Muhammad paced the reserves with 12 points, two assists, a rebound and a steal. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They face off at home against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon. Harden paced the Rockets with 29 points, 14 assists, five rebounds and three steals, his 13th double - double of the campaign. He did, however, commit a team - high nine turnovers, giving him 17 over the past two games. Patrick Beverley was next in line with his own double - double, which consisted of 18 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block. Donatas Motiejunas bounced back from a scoreless performance on Wednesday versus the Clippers to post 17 points, nine rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal. Trevor Ariza was solid with 15 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal. Dwight Howard rounded things out for the starting five with a 10 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included an assist, a steal and a block. Beasley paced the bench with 17 points, six rebounds and a block. The Rockets remain in third place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division, and are currently slotted in the seventh seed in the conference. They head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday.
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Kyrie Irving's shot has been red - hot over the first two games. He's managed a 9 - for - 16 tally from beyond the arc and has averaged 28 points, pacing the Cavs in scoring in both of their contests. On Friday, he combined with LeBron James and Kevin Love for 65 of Cleveland's 94 points, while Tristan Thompson posted an 11 - point, 10 - rebound effort. The defending champs will need contributions from secondary players such as Thompson as the regular season unfolds. Much like Irving, DeMar DeRozan has been the linchpin of his offense over the first two contests, posting 72 combined points and leading the Raptors in scoring in both games. Jonas Valanciunas has also gotten the season off to an impressive start, with an average of 14 rebounds over the first two contests, including a game - high 17 on Friday.
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Terrence Ross' 24 points, his best to date in a Magic uniform, led the way. Orlando was excellent on the defensive end, limiting Atlanta to respective 38 and 32 percent success rates from the floor and three - point range and also goading them into 17 turnovers. Aaron Gordon's 18 points followed Ross. Nikola Vucevic, who'd been questionable coming in with a sore Achilles, nevertheless tallied a 16 - point, 14 - rebound double - double. Elfrid Payton had a near triple - double with 15 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. D.J. Augustin led the bench with eight points. Tim Hardaway, Jr,'s 15 points led Atlanta. A quartet of 11 - point efforts from Dwight Howard, Paul Millsap, Taurean Prince and Dennis Schroder followed, with Howard adding 14 rebounds. Newly-acquired Ersan Ilyasova mustered only five points but posted 10 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench.
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The New Orleans Pelicans (22 - 33) defeated the host Detroit Pistons (27 - 29) 111 - 106, on Sunday at Palace of Auburn Hills. This was a hard fought, back - and - forth game between two desperate teams. With the Pistons on the fringe of the top - eight in the East and the Pelicans looking to make a run in the second half of the season, both teams came out and laid it all on the line. The story in this game however was taken over by Anthony Davis who went off for a league season - high, career - high and franchise record 59 points. Davis also hauled in 20 rebounds, making him only the third player to score 50+ points and grab 20 rebounds, since the 1963/64 season. The other two players to achieve such a feat since then were Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber. Davis' 59 points also set a record for most points scored by a player at Palace of Auburn Hills. Davis was not entirely alone as he turned in 59 points (24 - 34 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 9 - 10 FT), along with 20 rebounds and four assists. Jrue Holiday put together a complete game, nearing a triple - double with 20 points (6 - 14 FG, 0 - 4 3Pt, 8 - 9 FT), nine assists and seven rebounds, in 32 minutes off the bench. The only other player to score more than five points for the Pelicans was Ryan Anderson, who finished with six points (1 - 12 FG, 0 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), albeit on horrendous shooting. The Pelicans are now 6 games out of eighth in the West and have won two in a row. This was the fifth loss in a row for the Pistons, who have been struggling lately and remain out of a playoff spot. Reggie Jackson did his best to keep up with Anthony Davis, but only managed to pour in 34 points (11 - 20 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 8 - 8 FT) of his own, along with four rebounds and four assists, in 31 minutes. Andre Drummond logged a double - double with 21 points (9 - 13 FG, 3 - 10 FT) and 14 rebounds, along with two steals and three blocked shots, in 35 minutes. New addition Tobias Harris had another solid game for his new squad, as he finished with 16 points (6 - 17 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal, in 35 minutes off the bench. All together the Pistons only managed 18 assists and missed 12 free throws. Next, the Pistons will be in Cleveland to face the Cavs on Monday. The Pelicans will travel to D.C. to face the Wizards on Tuesday.
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With Paul George, Al Horford and Jae Crowder all missing this game, it had to be a team effort from both squads. That was the case too, as no player scored more than 23 points, but 16 players scored at least seven in the 105 - 99 Boston win. Avery Bradley's 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists continues a rare feat, as Bradley currently leads the Celtics in rebounding out of the shooting guard position. While Isaiah Thomas struggled with his shot (4 - of - 13), he made 14 - of - 15 free - throws to finish with 23 points. Kelly Olynyk started for Horford and finished with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists in his best game of the season. Three-point shooting really killed Indiana, as they went just 6 - of - 27 in the loss. With George out of the lineup, no player on the Pacers finished with more than eight rebounds or four assists. Myles Turner's four steals and three blocks kept the Pacers hanging around, as he put on a defensive showcase. These two teams will have a rematch on December 22 in Indiana.
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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers, 90 - 85, at United Center on Monday. The Bulls (15 - 16) jumped on their visitors early in a battle of division rivals, building a 28 - 19 advantage after one quarter. Save for a 20 - 12 edge by the Pacers (15 - 17) in the third quarter, Chicago had control of the contest for the most part, despite being outperformed on the offensive end by Indiana. The visitors posted a 42 percent success rate from the field and 36 percent from three - point range, which was notably superior to the Bulls' respective 39 and 24 percent tallies. However, a pair of strong efforts from Dwyane Wade and Nikola Mirotic helped carry the Bulls to the hosts to their ninth home victory of the season. On a night when Jeff Teague significantly struggled with his shot, it was backup point guard Aaron Brooks who led the Pacers off the bench with 19 points, seven assists, four rebounds and a block. Myles Turner was next with 16 points and eight boards, while Paul George turned in 14 points, eight assists, three rebounds and a steal. Thaddeus Young chipped in with 12 points, six boards and a trio of steals. Teague could only muster six points, along with five assists and two rebounds, on 2 - of - 8 shooting. Al Jefferson posted 11 points, six rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes off the bench. Wade's 21 points paced the Bulls, a total he complemented with five assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Mirotic registered 20 points and seven boards in 30 minutes off the bench. Jimmy Butler filled out the stat sheet with 16 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. Taj Gibson and Jeremi Grant turned in matching 10 - point efforts, and Robin Lopez mustered eight points but hauled in 12 boards, recorded two steals and added a block. The Pacers continue on their road trip, with their next stop being the Nation's Capital for a Wednesday night tussle with the Washington Wizards. The Bulls remain home to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening as well.
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The Grizzlies gave the Warriors their worst loss of the season in their previous meeting, but Golden State were clearly motivated here in a wire - to - wire win. It was defense that carried them, as they held the Grizzlies to 39 percent shooting, while forcing them to commit 19 turnovers. Golden State also dominated in the stat sheet defensively, recording 14 steals and 13 blocks. Draymond Green recorded one of the rarest triple - double in NBA history, as he added 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals to his four points and five blocks. Klay Thompson led the team in scoring, as he dropped 36 points on 8 - of - 15 from three - point range. Kevin Durant accumulated 24 points, five rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley carried the load for Memphis, as he tallied 20 points, five rebounds and nine assists. Marc Gasol contributed 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Zach Randolph came off the bench to total 17 points and 13 rebounds.
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The host Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday, 124 - 118. Cleveland (24 - 7) remains the Eastern Conference's top team, having now won five of its last six games. The Cavs saw a fantastic performance from their big three on Thursday, with Kyrie Irving scoring a team - high 32 points. Irving added 12 assists and three steals and shot a ridiculous 12 - of - 17 in what was a truly tremendous performance. Not far behind Irving was Kevin Love, who scored 30 points and pulled down a team - high 15 rebounds. LeBron James, meanwhile, scored 23 points, dished out 11 assists, and pulled down eight rebounds. As a whole, Cleveland had an impressive night, shooting over 51 percent and draining 14 three - pointers. The Celtics (19 - 14), meanwhile, had an impressive offensive night of their own. The team shot over 50 percent and had 12 three - pointers, with a large chunk of their offense coming in the fourth quarter. After trailing by 20, Boston went on a 23 - 7 run and eventually pulled within one point of the defending champions. All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas led the team with 31 points and dished out nine assists. Forward Jonas Jerebko, meanwhile, played an instrumental role off the bench, chipping in 12 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes of play. The Celtics will host the Heat on Friday, while the Cavs will visit Charlotte on Saturday.
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The Chicago Bulls (6 - 3) grinded out a win on Friday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets (4 - 5) 102 - 97. The game was very close the whole way but Chicago took control early in the fourth quarter when they grabbed the lead and did not look back. Chicago had some good balanced scoring with five players scoring in double digits and not to mention Joakim Noah, who did not score in double digits but notched 18 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block, in 22 minutes off the bench. Jimmy Butler led the way in scoring with 27 points on 8 - 16 shooting, along with five rebounds and four assists. Pau Gasol dominated the paint with 19 points on 7 - 13 shooting, 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks, in 27 minutes. Derrick Rose shot poorly, going only 4 - 14 from the field, he finished with 10 points and eight assists, one steal and one block. For the Hornets, Nicolas Batum led the way with a great game. Batum scored 28 points on 10 - 17 shooting, grabbed eight rebounds, two steals and two assists, in 34 minutes. Jeremy Lamb continued his recent good play by contributing 15 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes off the bench. Marvin Williams scored 14 points, shooting 3 - 6 from long range and also tallied five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Kemba Walker filled the stat sheet with 13 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in 36 minutes. Walker could have made the difference in this one for his team as he shot a sloppy 5 - 18 from the field. Next up for Chicago will be a Central Division match - up vesus the Indiana Pacers who will be visiting on Monday. The Central Division is looking pretty competitive this year and this game will be a perfect example of that. Charlotte will be hosting Portland on Sunday, in a match - up of two mid tier teams.
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Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum combined for 48 of Charlotte's 112 points, posting a 9 - for - 15 tally from three - point range that led to a superb 59 percent success rate from long distance for the Hornets overall. Walker's 27 points led the way, while Batum went for 21 points after shooting 18 percent the two games prior. Johnny O'Bryant III paced the bench with 15 points and Marvin Williams posted a 14 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. Cody Zeller produced a near double - double of 11 points and eight boards. Jeremy Lamb was productive off the bench with 12 points. Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with a 31 - point, 14 - rebound double - double. Danilo Gallinari tallied 22 points, while Jamal Murray led the bench with 14. Will Barton followed with nine points, and Gary Harris went scoreless over 22 minutes with just one shot attempt.
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The Memphis Grizzlies took down the visiting Washington Wizards on Friday, 112 - 103. Point guard Mike Conley, who received the largest contract in NBA history over the offseason, took control of the game for the Grizzlies (2 - 1), scoring a team - high 24 points while also playing the role of primary distributor and dishing out 11 assists. The Wizards were able to keep the game close until the start of overtime, but from there Memphis simply took over. The Grizzlies held their opponents to just three points in OT, scoring 12 for themselves. The bench provided energy for the Grizzlies throughout, as veterans Vince Carter and Zach Randolph combined for 40 points and led the second unit push to the win. The Wizards (0 - 2), meanwhile, kept the game competitive despite a tough performance behind the arc. The team shot just 20 percent from long range, including 2 of 8 from beyond the arc for shooting guard Bradley Beal. Washington also saw limited bench contributions, with multiple starters pushing 40 minutes and no member of the second unit scoring in double digits. Ultimately, the Grizzlies' support from the bench carried into overtime, where they substantially outscored a heavily - used Washington starting unit. The Grizzlies will face the Timberwolves on Tuesday, while the Wizards will rest until hosting the Raptors on Wednesday.
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The Knicks (12 - 14) defeated the Timberwolves (9 - 16) by a score of 107 - 102 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Minnesota was able to cut New York's lead to three with 11 seconds remaining, but too many fouls earlier on in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach. The Knicks last 13 points all came from the charity stripe as Carmelo Anthony had perhaps his most well - rounded game of the season, scoring 20 points (6 - 15 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT) with 15 rebounds, nine assists and four turnovers. Melo was a perfect 6 - for - 6 on crucial free throws late in the game. Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio came a point and two steals away from making history. He finished the game with nine points on 3 - of - 10 shooting from the field, 12 assists, 10 rebounds and eight steals, but was unable to complete the illusive quadruple - double. Karl-Anthony Towns got the best of his rookie counterpart Kristaps Porzingus, scoring a team - high 25 points (11 - 21 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT) while pulling down 10 rebounds for his 11th double - double of the season. Andrew Wiggins also chipped in 23 points. Overshadowed by Anthony's big performance was Aaron Afflalo's game - high 29 points (9 - 14 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 8 - 9 FT). Afflalo did most of his work in the low post surprisingly and he had no trouble making easy work of a soft T-Wolves defense. It was playing with the second unit off the bench that really sparked Afflalo towards his big night. The Knicks still need to stay more consistent on the offensive end and barely escaped with a victory after blowing a 20 - point lead at halftime.
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The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, 114 - 105. The Thunder (27 - 19) capped off a six - game road trip on Wednesday, finishing 3 - 3 during the stretch thanks to the win in New Orleans. Point guard Russell Westbrook recorded what has become an almost routine triple - double in the victory, scoring 27 points to go with 12 rebounds and 10 assists. The triple - double, Westbrook's 24th of the season, keeps the All-Star on pace to eclipse Wilt Chamberlain's ridiculous record of 41 triple - doubles in one season. In addition to typical strong play from Westbrook, the Thunder benefited from the partial absence of Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, who left the game with a quad contusion. With the New Orleans frontcourt depleted, OKC's big men were able to feast on the boards. The team held an eight - rebound advantage and both Steven Adams and Enes Kanter posted double - doubles in the win. Due in part to the departure of Davis, New Orleans (18 - 28) relied heavily on bench production to keep the game close. Guard E'Twaun Moore came off the bench for 18 points, a team high, and pulled down eight rebounds. Three members of the second unit finished with double digit points totals, and sixth man Tyreke Evans provided help facilitating the offense as he dished out nine assists. Ultimately, however, Davis's absence and a thin frontcourt ended up being problematic for the Pelicans. In addition to the rebounding deficit, New Orleans saw 11 of its shots blocked on the night. OKC will host the Mavericks on Thursday, while New Orleans will play host to the Spurs on Friday.
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The Denver Nuggets (25 - 38) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (33 - 30) 116 - 114 in an overtime thriller on Sunday. In a game where Dallas came in as a four - point favorite, these two teams battled in an extremely competitive game. Despite being outshot from the field, the free - throw line and three - point range, the Nuggets were able to prevail and escape with the win. The rebounding was key, as Denver snatched down 58 rebounds, while allowing Dallas to grab just 46. D.J. Augustin was the hero, as he sneakily drew a foul with less than a second left and sinked the two free - throws to win the game. Dallas had won three of their last four coming into this, but couldn’t hold a late lead on the road against a struggling Nuggets team. They made some crucial mistakes late that ultimately cost them the game, and that's strange considering this team thrives off their veteran leadership. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers, as he finished with 30 points in the loss. David Lee gave the team a nice spark off the bench, as he tallied 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in the defeat. The Mavericks have a quick turnaround, as they play the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday in their next game. Denver has been struggling recently, but they showed some great resiliency in this game against a talented Dallas team. Kenneth Faried was a monster, as he finished with 25 points and 20 rebounds in the win. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay continued his good form, as he accumulated 16 points, eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks in the victory. On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
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The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets, 132 - 127, in overtime Friday at Pepsi Center. Russell Westbrook led the Thunder (9 - 8) to victory with his sixth triple - double of the season on Friday. The league - leading scorer posted a game - high 36 points to go with 12 rebounds and 18 assists. The point guard was one assist shy of his career high. Westbrook continues to lead the Thunder in scoring, rebounds, and assists 17 games into the season. The Thunder badly needed Friday's win after losing seven of their previous nine games. In addition to Westbrook, guard Victor Oladipo delivered an impressive 26 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting. Bench big man Joffrey Lauvergne, a former Nugget, contributed 15 points off the bench. Denver (6 - 10) was missing starter Danilo Gallinari with a thigh injury, but saw high levels of offensive output nonetheless. Forward Wilson Chandler led the team with 30 points, while rookie Jamal Murray came off the bench for 20. Murray struggled in overtime, however, turning the ball over and air balling a critical shot. The Nuggets came into the game as the league's top rebounding team and showed it off against another rebounding giant. Denver held a 51 - 40 advantage on the glass in the game. The team dished 34 assists on the offensive end as well. OKC will host the Pistons Saturday, while the Nuggets will visit Phoenix on Sunday.
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The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 107 - 102, at Verizon Center on Monday. The Wizards (14 - 16) have most frequently relied on their dynamic backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal for offensive production this season, but they are n't the only members of Washington's first unit that has the ability to light up the scoreboard. Otto Porter, Jr. went through a rough stretch on offense earlier in December, but has been coming on as of late, and his resurgence culminated Monday in explosive fashion against the Bucks (14 - 15). Capitalizing on one of the most generous defenses in the NBA against small forwards, Porter posted a game - high 32 points, while also compiling 13 rebounds, an assist and a block. He was in an impressive zone shooting - wise, going 13 - of - 18 from the field, a tally that included a 5 - of - 9 effort from three - point range. Combined with strong efforts from Wall, Beal and Markieff Morris, the Wizards shot 51 percent overall, which helped them overcome 16 turnovers. The Bucks were led once again by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who managed 22 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and a block. Tony Snell chipped in with a season - high 20 points, which he supplemented with four rebounds, an assist and a pair of steals. Jabari Parker supplied 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and a block. Matthew Dellavedova registered a modest eight points, but dished out 11 dimes, brought in three rebounds and recorded two steals. Greg Monroe led the second unit with 16 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Beal checked in second on the Wizards with 22 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. Wall put together an 18 - point, 16 - assist double - double that also included three rebounds, two steals and two blocks. He did, however, commit a game - high seven turnovers. Morris offered 18 points as well, which he complemented with four rebounds, two steals and a block. Marcin Gortat mustered four points but did record 12 rebounds, along with three assists and a block. The Bucks hit the road again to face off with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, while the Wizards remain home to face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday evening as well.
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The Toronto Raptors (24 - 15) defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers (4 - 35) 108 - 95 on Saturday night. The 76ers jumped out to an early 120 lead on the Raptors who were coming in on the second night of a back - to - back. The Raptors woke up though responding to the 120 run by outscoring the 76ers 57 - 32 during the rest of the first half. Ish Smith scored 18 points in the third quarter and helped Philly bring it to a four - point game early in the fourth but it was not enough as the Raptors cruised to victory. Toronto has now won its last 11 games against Philadelphia. Kyle Lowry led the way for the Raptors with 25 points (10 - 17 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 38 minutes. DeMar DeRozan filled the stat sheet in a similar way with 19 points (9 - 17 FG), seven rebounds and five assists, in 37 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas added a quick 17 points (7 - 10 FG, 3 - 5 FT), nine rebounds and two assists, in only 28 minutes. The Raptors' bench contributed a healthy 40 points in this contest. Ish Smith had a great game for Philadelphia, finishing with a game - high 28 points (12 - 22 FG), in 33 minutes. Jahlil Okafor was solid with 19 points (9 - 15 FG), six rebounds and four assists, in 33 minutes. Carl Landry was looking good in 12 minutes off the bench as he chipped in 11 points and three rebounds. Although they came up short, the 76ers gave a good contest and made it an entertaining game. Ish Smith and the 76ers will be faced with the second game of a back - to - back as they host the Cavaliers on Sunday. The Raptors will have a four - day break before they wrap up their current five - game road trip with a contest in Orlando on Thursday.
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The Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns, 91 - 86, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday. While the Jazz were expected to win this game rather easily, it took a monster effort to beat this battling Suns team. This game was tight throughout, as there were eight ties and 20 lead changes, with neither team grabbing a double - digit lead. Defense was key for the Jazz, as they held the Suns to 41 percent shooting and just nine assists. Utah shot 48 percent on their end and recorded 17 assists. Phoenix (10 - 24) are in a tough stretch right now, as this marks their seventh loss in their last nine games. Devin Booker led the team in scoring, as he tallied 20 points, three rebounds and three steals. Eric Bledsoe was the team's best player though, as he accumulated 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Tyson Chandler was the only other starter to play well, as he totaled eight points and 11 rebounds. Leandro Barbosa led the bench in scoring, dropping 12 points and five rebounds. Phoenix will return to action on Monday against a struggling Los Angeles Clippers squad. Utah (21 - 13) did n't play their best game against the Suns, but they did enough to escape with a win. Rudy Gobert continued his fantastic season, as he tied the team - lead with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Gordon Hayward matched that 18 - point total, adding nine rebounds and four assists to his tally. George Hill left after just seven minutes, as he re - injured the foot that kept him out for over a month. Derrick Favors neared a double - double, as he amassed nine points eight rebounds and three assists. Utah will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Los Angeles Clippers (6 - 4) took advantage of a 12 - minute dry spell from the Detroit Pistons' (5 - 4) offense, coming back from a 17 - point deficit to win 101 - 96. Los Angeles power forward Blake Griffin continued his dominant season, posting 34 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, narrowly missing the triple - double. With point guard Chris Paul (groin) hindered by injury, Griffin has come in as the leader of the Clippers' squad this season. Coming into Saturday's contest, Griffin was posting season averages of 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. The absence of Paul as well as shooting guard JJ Redick (back) allowed sixth man Jamal Crawford to slide into the starting lineup against Detroit. Crawford was electric, tallying 37 points and eight assists while shooting a perfect 10 - for - 10 from the line. While Griffin and Crawford looked dominant, the real turn of momentum occured in the second half, as the Clippers' repeated fouling of Detroit center Andre Drummond forced coach Stan Van Gundy to pull him from the game. While Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers has been an outspoken opponent of the "hack - a - player" strategy, the technique worked in the Clippers' favor on Saturday, effectively neutralizing the dominant Drummond. The 22 - year - old center's play so far this season had earned him back - to - back Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. Despite spending much of the final stretch on the bench, Drummond was able to record his ninth straight double - double, posting 18 points and 19 rebounds on the night. Saturday's game brought Drummond to a total of 173 rebounds through his first nine games, making him the first player to do so since Kareem Abdul-Jabar. While Drummond provided a bright spot for the Pistons, the true story of the game was Detroit's dismal third - quarter play. The Pistons were outscored 50 - 36 in the second half and were, at one point, kept from the basket for a full twelve minutes. Detroit will hope for a more consistent performance tomorrow as they prepare to play at the Staples Center again, this time against the Lakers. Meanwhile, the Clippers will enjoy a few days of rest as they prepare for a home game against the league - best Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
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The Celtics gained some much - needed separation in the third quarter after playing the Sixers to a 61 - 61 draw in the first half. Boston tallied 48 - and - 46 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively, which helped them overcome 22 turnovers, a total that was matched by the Sixers. Isaiah Thomas tallied a game - high 33 points, while Marcus Smart, drawing the start at shooting guard, totaled 21 points and also recorded a whopping eight steals. Jae Crowder stepped up with 18 points and Al Horford registered 12. Kelly Olynyk led the second unit with 16 points. Dario Saric's 20 - point, 11 - rebound double - double in 33 minutes bench minutes led the Sixers. Robert Covington turned in 18 points and nine rebounds. Nerlens Noel totaled 16 points, while T.J. McConnell provided 12.. Gerald Henderson and Nik Stauskas supplied 11 - point efforts.
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