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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 107 - 102, at Spectrum Center on Saturday. After playing a competitive game on Friday, these two teams put up a similar fight on Saturday. The game flow was a bit different though, as there were only six combined lead changes and ties after nearly 40 on Friday. Charlotte got out to a hot start, as they led 38 - 22 after the first quarter. New York fought back to take their first and only lead in the fourth quarter, but could n't quite hold off a late fury by the Hornets. Defense was key for Charlotte, as they held New York to 38 percent from the field and 37 percent from three - point range. The Hornets also took advantage of the whistle, taking 21 more free - throw attempts than the Knicks. New York (8 - 8) had the tough task of winning both games of a home - and - home set and they did all they could to hang around in this tight loss. Kristaps Porzingis led the team in scoring, dropping 25 points and grabbing six boards. Derrick Rose fell just shy of a triple - double, accumulating 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Carmelo Anthony also scored 18 points, adding eight rebounds on an ugly 7 - of - 25 shooting. On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Charlotte (9 - 7) had to play this game extremely shorthanded, but they got some huge performances from unexpected sources. Jeremy Lamb was the biggest surprise, as he scored a season - high 18 points and grabbed a career - high 17 rebounds in his first start with the Hornets. Kemba Walker led the team in scoring, tallying 28 points, three assists and three blocks in the win. Cody Zeller recorded a double - double, totaling 11 points and 10 rebounds. Starters Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams both sat out this game with differing injuries. The Hornets will return to action on Monday, when they play the Memphis Grizzlies on the road.

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Al Horford finished with a monstrous six blocks, while leading the Celtics in scoring with 26 points, and also added eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Isaiah Thomas finished with 20 points, but struggled shooting, going 6 - of - 21 from the field, including 0 - of - 5 from long range, along with seven assists, three rebounds, and two steals, in 34 minutes. The Celtics bench struggled as seven players combined for only 12 points. Jae Crowder shot 3 - of - 5 from long range on his was to 16 points in 37 minutes. DeMarcus Cousins led the way for the Kings, with 28 points, nine rebounds, four blocks, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes. The next highest scorers for Sacramento were Darren Collison and Rudy Gay, who both finished with 13 points. Matt Barnes finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 31 minutes off the bench.

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The Charlotte Hornets (26 - 33) beat the Brooklyn Nets (25 - 34) 115 - 91 on Wednesday. The Hornets put the Nets in an early hole, outscoring them 35 - 15 in the first quarter. Gerald Henderson and Al Jefferson each had 19 points to lead Charlotte, but it was Mo Williams passing display that led them to victory. Williams dished out 14 assists while committing just one turnover in 31 minutes. He also scored 14 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting. Charlotte is now 30 in March and have won four of their last five games overall. The Nets were coming off a 110 - 108 victory over the Western Conference leading Golden State Warriors on Monday. They could n't find anywhere near the same success against Charlotte, who they are currently battling with for one the Eastern Conference's final playoff spots. Deron Williams led his team with 12 points and six assists in what was also a team - high 27 minutes. The Nets will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday, as the Charlotte Hornets will welcome the Toronto Raptors to town.

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The returning Mike Conley scored a team - high 22 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting, including 3 - of - 5 from three - point range. JaMychal Green went for 18 points, while Tony Allen provided 11. Chandler Parsons managed seven points over 16 minutes in his ongoing return to health. Marc Gasol notably amassed just two points, two rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes. Zach Randolph and Vince Carter co - led the reserves with 14 - point efforts, while Troy Daniels poured in 11. Memphis had the hot hand, posting respective success rates of 51 and 49 percent from the floor and behind the arc. Meanwhile, they held the Kings to 43 percent shooting and induced 12 turnovers. DeMarcus Cousins'game-high 26 points paced the Kings. Matt Barnes (20 points) and Darren Collison (16 points) were also productive, while Anthony Tolliver registered 16 points off the bench.

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The Atlanta Hawks (50 - 13) defeated the Sacramento Kings (21 - 42) 130 - 105 on Monday at Philips Arena in Atlanta. In an all - around dominant effort from the Hawks, they built an early lead, gathering a 76 - 54 advantage by half. After surpassing the 100 - point mark in the third quarter, they were able to coast to an easy 25 - point victory in front of their home crowd the rest of the way. The Hawks shot extremely well in this game, going 60 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line, while the Kings went 48 percent from the floor and 40 percent from deep. The Hawks also forced the Kings into 16 turnovers, while committing just 13 of their own. The Hawks starters all did their part, with each reaching double figures in points. Al Horford led the way, scoring 20 points (9 - 13 FG), to go along with four rebounds and three blocked shots. He's played well of late, averaging 17 points over his last five games, while shooting 55 percent or higher from the field in four of those five. Kyle Korver also had his shot dialed in, going 7 - for - 9 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 20 points in 31 minutes. He'd been struggling with his shot lately, as he failed to reach double - digit points in four straight games prior to Monday. He shot 40 percent or less in all four of those games, so it was good to see him hit nearly everything on Monday. Notching a double - double, Jeff Teague posted 18 points (7 - 11 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT), five rebounds and 13 assists in 29 minutes. Surprisingly it was his first double - double since the end of January, but he's still been scoring at a high rate lately, averaging 19 points over his last four games. DeMarre Carroll added 20 points (8 - 16 FG, 4 - 9 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT) and five rebounds as well. Doing his best to keep the Kings in the game was Rudy Gay. Gay went 10 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 23 points, while adding four rebounds and a blocked shot as well. During the Kings' four - game losing streak, he's been one of the few bright spots, as he's averaged 30 points and 7 rebounds per game over his last three outings. Recording somewhat of an off game, DeMarcus Cousins finished with just 12 points (3 - 9 FG, 6 - 6 FT), but still grabbed 14 rebounds and six assists. It marked his third double - double in a row, a stretch where he's averaged 23 points and 14 rebounds per game. Ray McCallum had one of the better games of his season, as he got the start at point guard. He went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from beyond the arc to score 15 points, while adding five assists. After shooting just 30 percent (3 - 10 FG) in Saturday's game against the Heat, it was good to see him get things turned around. Ben McLemore added 12 points (4 - 16 FG, 2 - 8 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and three assists as well. The Hawks' next game will be on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, while the Kings will travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets on Wednesday.

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The Atlanta Hawks (60 - 19) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (33 - 46) 104 - 80 on Friday. It was just another balanced team performance from the Hawks. After going into halftime down by one, Atlanta came out strong and took care of business against the Hornets. They did it without leading scorer Paul Millsap, who was out with a shoulder injury. Mike Muscala did n't just step in to start at power forward for Millsap, he also did his best impression of his teammate. He led the Hawks with a game - high 17 points on 8 - for - 9 shooting from the field in just 25 minutes played. Atlanta has the Eastern Conference locked up, at this point they are hoping to stay healthy while they wait and see who they'll be matching up with in the first round. They're now 40 in April and they'll look to stay hot entering the playoffs. The Hornets went with a skeleton crew against Atlanta. Al Jefferson (knee), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (ankle), Lance Stephenson (toe) and Cody Zeller (ankle) all missed Friday's game with injuries. With a lot of the heavy lifters out, it was up to Kemba Walker to shoulder the load for Charlotte. Walker unfortunately did n't play his best game, finishing with just 10 points and six assists in 24 minutes. He got some help from Troy Daniels, but even his 15 points in 20 minutes off the bench was n't enough to overcome the Eastern Conference's top team. Charlotte will host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, as the Hawks will head to Washington D.C. to take on the Wizards.

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The Spurs were expected to win this game easily, but it took a monster second half to do so. In fact, San Antonio outscored Philadelphia, 54 - 33, in the second half. Defense was key for the Spurs, as they held the Sixers to 34 percent shooting and forced them to commit 23 turnovers. Ersan Ilyasova carried the load in the absence of Joel Embiid, as he tallied 25 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Dario Saric was the only other Sixer in double figures, as he totaled 14 points and nine rebounds, despite committing seven turnovers. Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs in scoring, as he accumulated 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Dewayne Dedmon started for LaMarcus Aldridge and amassed 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Spurs bench was huge, as they combined for 45 points and 26 rebounds.

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The Orlando Magic (8 - 8) destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks (6 - 10) 114 - 90 on Friday. In a game that was tied after the first quarter, there was very little suspense after that. Orlando outscored Milwaukee by 21 points in the second and third quarters and the result was decided well before the final whistle. The key to the Magic's success was their three - point shooting, as they went 12 - for - 27 from long distance. The assist - differential was huge as well, as Orlando recorded 30 to the Bucks 20. The Bucks played this game without a suspended Jason Kidd and they really did n't show up without their head coach. They once again allowed their opponent to run up and down the floor on them and did n't play much defense as well. That's been a scary trend for this Milwaukee team, as most experts had them pegged as a defensive powerhouse coming into the season. They allowed over 50 percent shooting in this game and it marks the fifth time they have allowed at least 114 points in their last six games. Clearly the Bucks are in a rough stretch right now and it wo n't get much easier when they have to travel to North Carolina to take on the scorching - hot Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The Magic played some great basketball in this game and they were finally being rewarded for their great play. They shot over 50 percent from the field in this game and were moving the ball extremely well. They were led by a fantastic performance from Elfrid Payton, who tallied 22 points and 10 assists in the win. The Magic made a curious move in the last game by moving Victor Oladipo to the bench, but he had another nice game here. Oladipo totaled 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds in just 24 minutes off the bench. Orlando will look to keep the momentum going against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (10) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (0 - 1) 97 - 89 on Tuesday at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks got off to a quick start in this one, out - scoring the Cavaliers by six in the first quarter. The Cavaliers heated up in the second though, pulling the score even at 51 before heading into the break. The Cavaliers then extended their lead to 14 during the third and looked as if they had control of this game, but the Hawks fought back in the fourth and came within four points with just under a minute left in the game. They did n't have enough gas left in the tank though, and fell to an eight - point loss. The Cavaliers were the superior shooters, going 44 percent from the field and 39 percent from the three - point line, while the Hawks finished at 44 percent from the floor but just 17 percent from deep. Along with the strong showing from the floor, the Cavaliers also secured a 49 - 37 rebounding advantage. It was LeBron James who continued his postseason dominance. James went 12 - for - 26 from the field and 7 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 31 points, while also adding eight rebounds and six assists. James continues to struggle from deep though. Over his last four games, he's hit just 3 - of - 17 shots from deep, although he's still gotten to the rim at will and has scored 25 points or more in all four of those matchups. So far this postseason, James is averaging 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals per game. He received a ton of help from J.R. Smith, who was phenomenal off the bench. Over 35 mintues, Smith went a ridiculous 10 - for - 16 from the field and 8 - for - 12 from deep to score 28 points, to go along with eight rebounds and three assists. It was far - and - away his best game of the postseason so far, as he had n't surpassed the 15 - point mark previously. Tristan Thompson added 14 points (5 - 7 FG, 4 - 7 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocked shots, while Timofey Mozgov chipped in with 10 points (5 - 9 FG) and 11 rebounds. Both Jeff Teague and Al Horford did their best to bring the Hawks back. Teague finished with 27 points (11 - 24 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), four assists and two steals, while Horford recorded 16 points (8 - 12 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT) and seven rebounds. Teague has been extremely effective over his last four games, shooting 45 percent or higher from the field in each of those outings. During that span he's averaging 22 points and 6 assists per game, but he did n't received enough help from the rest of his team Wednesday, so the Hawks took the loss and were stripped of homecourt advantage. In regards to injuries, the Hawks suffered a huge loss during this one as DeMarre Carroll went down with a knee injury. Carroll's knee buckled in the fourth quarter while driving to the basket. He was carried off the court and was n't able to put weight on his left knee. He'll likely undergo an MRI within the next day or two, which is when we should receive an update on the severity.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (14 - 4) defeated the Denver Nuggets (9 - 9) 105 - 103 on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Nuggets went into the fourth quarter with an 85 - 78 point lead, looking as if they could knock off the outstanding Trail Blazers. But the Nuggets were unable to get enough scoring production in the final quarter and were out - scored 27 - 18 to suffer a tough two - point defeat. LaMarcus Aldridge continued to be a force for the Blazers, as the Nuggets did n't have an answer. Aldridge went off for 39 points (16 - 30 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 7 - 9 FT) and 11 rebounds, giving him his fifth double - double in the last six games. He's also combined for 83 points in the previous three outings, exemplifying just how hot Aldridge is at the moment. Damian Lillard also had a productive night, despite only shooting 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line. He scored 17 points and six assists, as he did n't have to do much else with the production Aldridge had. Wes Matthews also could n't seem to find his three - point stroke, as he went a dismal 1 - for - 10 from deep, but still contributed 15 points. Steve Blake, who's been a big contributor off the bench all season, continued to play well and went a perfect 5 - for - 5 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from beyond the arc to score 13 points in the comeback victory. The Nuggets continued to rely on Ty Lawson for their offensive production. Lawson shot well on Tuesday, going 9 - for - 16 from the floor and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 24 points. He also had 13 assists, giving him his eigth double - double in the last nine games. Arron Afflalo and Wilson Chandler both chipped in 18 points. Chandler recorded 10 rebounds as well, notching his second double - double of the season, while Afflalo added four assists. J.J. Hickson was the only other Nuggets' player to reach double figures, as he had 11 points in 30 minutes. Despite the contract extension in the offseason, Kenneth Faried has yet to make a big impact and had only eight points and five rebounds against the Blazers. The Blazers' next game will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, while the Nuggets will travel to Washington to play the Wizards on Friday.

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The host Houston Rockets narrowly took down the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Monday, 122 - 118. Houston (18 - 7) is one of the league's hottest teams, having won 12 of its last 14 contests. On Monday, the struggling Nets gave the Rockets a surprising run for their money; however, superstar James Harden was able to shoulder the load en route to victory. Harden scored 36 points and had eight rebounds and 11 assists as he led the Rockets offense to 17 three - pointers and 46 percent shooting. It was an uncharacteristically poor night for him at the line, however, as he shot just 8 - of - 12 on free - throw attempts. This seemed to be a theme for the entire team on Monday, as the Rockets hit only 58 percent from the line. Brooklyn (6 - 17), meanwhile, finds itself in the opposite situation of Houston, having lost 12 of its last 14 games. The Nets have struggled mightily since an unexpectedly hot start in the season's opening week, though the team did see a positive in Houston as guard Jeremy Lin was able to play for the first time after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the season. Lin saw 20 minutes of play time and had 10 points and seven assists. The Nets shot over 52 percent from the field as a team, but had turnover issues, committing 19 by the game's end. Big man Brook Lopez led the team in scoring with 26. The Nets will host the Lakers on Wednesday while the Rockets will host the Kings.

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These are two teams going in opposite directions and the Jazz showed what makes them so tough. Utah forced Miami to shoot 30 percent from three - point range and held them to just 80 shot attempts. Despite losing Derrick Favors in this game to renewed knee soreness, Utah was able to piece things together using a small lineup. Gordon Hayward continued his great form, as his 25 points and nine boards marked the fifth - straight game with at least 20 points and five rebounds. Miami's bench was the only thing keeping them around in this game, as they outscored the Utah bench 49 - 32. With Goran Dragic out of the lineup due to an ankle injury, the Heat got very little guard production. In fact, Tyler Johnson, Josh Richardson and Dion Waiters combined to shoot 9 - of - 27 in this defeat. Richardson did play a season - high in minutes though, as he seems to be fully recovered from his knee injury.

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The Heat was able to overcome the absence of Hassan Whiteside (ankle), as Willie Reed stepped up to tally 20 points, five boards, an assist and a steal. Goran Dragic's 26 points paced Miami, a total he supplemented with 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals. Dion Waiters tallied 19 points, and Wayne Ellington was next with a bench - leading 14 points. Rodney McGruder totaled nine points, four boards and a trio of steals. Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler began the game on the bench due to recent comments, but the former still led Chicago with 15 points over 28 minutes. Paul Zipser started in Wade's stead and posted 14 points. Taj Gibson matched Zipser's point total, while Rajon Rondo contributed 13. Doug McDermott registered nine points, while Butler could only muster three points on 1 - of - 13 shooting.

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls 115 - 107 at Phillips Arena on Wednesday. The Hawks (6 - 2) had their full starting lineup back on Wednesday after Kyle Korver (personal) missed their victory over the undefeated Cavaliers on Tuesday. However, it was not the starters that carried this Atlanta team to their third straight victory. Rather, it was the excellent play of their bench that held off the reeling Bulls. Of the five players that saw time off the bench for the Hawks, four of them scored in double figures with Thabo Sefolosha's season - high 20 points leading not just the reserves, but the entire team. As a unit, the reserves scored 54 of the team's 115 points. For the starters, the frontcourt consisting of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard each had a double - double and combined to record 34 points and 21 rebounds. The Bulls (4 - 4), on the other hand, have now lost four of their last five games after starting the season 30. On Wednesday, Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade absolutely torched the Hawks. Their Chicago teammates, however, did not. Butler finished with a game - high 39 points, seven assists, four rebounds and six steals, while Wade scored 25 points managed five steals of his own. So, while Butler and Wade combined the score 64, the rest of the team managed to score a lowly 43 points with the next highest scoring total being Taj Gibson's 43. And despite the hot shooting nights form Butler and Wade, the team still managed to shoot just 45 percent from the field. Up next, the Hawks will stay home to take on the 76ers on Saturday, while the Bulls look to get back on track against the Heat on Thursday.

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Joel Embiid's 25 points paced the Sixers, but a two - point basket by Robert Covington as time expired offset a Ricky Rubio three - pointer only a second earlier that had tied the game at 91. Covington generated a 13 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while Ersan Ilyasova registered 19 points. Nerlens Noel and Saric led the second unit with matching eight - point tallies, with the latter contributing seven boards and the game - winning assist. Zach LaVine's game - high 28 points paced the Timberwolves. Karl-Anthony Towns produced a 23 - point, 15 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and two blocks. Gorgui Dieng filled out the stat sheet with 10 points, nine boards, two assists, a steal and two blocks. Andrew Wiggins went just 2 - of - 15 from the field, which helped lead an eight - point output. Rubio produced five points overall, while Shabazz Muhammad's 10 points led the bench.

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards, 117 - 108, at TD Garden on Wednesday. A battle of two offensively proficient squads went according to script, starting from the opening tip. A breakneck - paced opening 12 minutes saw the Celtics (24 - 15) emerge with a 36 - 35 edge. The Wizards (19 - 19) proceeded to take the next two periods by a 50 - 47 margin, setting up the decisive fourth quarter. Boston pulled away with a 34 - point effort to close matters out in a game that featured a pair of spectacular dueling performances from Bradley Beal and Isaiah Thomas. The former led the Wizards with 35 points, which he supplemented with four assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block, while the latter provided 38 points, 20 of which came in the fourth quarter, along with six boards and five assists. Washington took better care of the ball, with their seven turnovers representing only half of the Celtics' total; however, Boston outperformed the visitors from the field, with their 51 percent success rate significantly outpacing the Wizards' 43 percent tally. Otto Porter, Jr. was second behind Beal with 20 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Markieff Morris registered 14 points, nine boards, four assists and a pair of steals. Marcin Gortat produced a near double - double with 10 points, nine boards and two assists. John Wall endured one of the worst shooting nights of his career, supplying just nine points on a 4 - of - 21 effort from the field. He did dish out 10 assists, while also recording three steals and a block. Jason Smith paced the bench with 13 points, five boards and an assist. Jae Crowder checked in behind Thomas with 20 points, five rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. Al Horford compiled 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Marcus Smart drew another start in place of Avery Bradley (Achilles), managing nine points, four rebounds and four assists. Terry Rozier led the second unit with 11 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal. The Wizards remain home to tangle with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, while the Celtics travel to Atlanta for a Friday evening showdown with the Hawks.

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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Detroit Pistons 103 - 92, at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday evening. The Spurs got out to a quick start, earning a 27 - 19 advantage after one quarter. They built on that advantage, bringing to score to 60 - 41 by halftime. The Pistons came up with a strong second half, outscoring the Spurs 51 - 43, however it was not enough to make up for their early struggles, as the Spurs walked away with their fifth win in six games. Kawhi Leonard led the way for San Antonio (41 - 12) with a game - high 32 points on 11 - of - 22 shooting, to go along with six rebounds and five assists, in 33 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge followed up with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Dewayne Dedmon came up huge with 17 points and 17 rebounds, in 32 minutes. The Spurs go on to visit New York, as they take on the Knicks on Sunday. Meanwhile, seven players scored in double digits for the Pistons (25 - 29), including Tobias Harris, who led the way with 16 in 33 minutes off the bench. Ish Smith chipped in 15 points off the bench, while Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond finished with 12 points each. Jon Leuer, Marcus Morris and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 10 each. The Pistons go on to visit Toronto, where they will take on the Raptors on Sunday.

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Jabari Parker stepped up in Giannis Antetokounmpo's (illness) absence by scoring a game - high 28 points. However, Bradley Beal practically countered Parker point - for - point, totaling a team - high 26. Both teams handed the ball to the other at a prolific rate, with Washington and Milwaukee guilty of 19 and 16 turnovers, respectively. Beal supplemented his scoring total with four rebounds, two assists and a block. Markieff Morris managed 20 points, while John Wall supplied 16. Otto Porter's full stat line consisted of 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal. Kelly Oubre, Jr. led the bench with 17 points. Malcolm Brogdon managed 22 points, Tony Snell provided a modest seven points, and Mirza Teletovic registered just five points. Michael Beasley paced the bench with 18 points, while Greg Monroe posted a 12 - point, 12 - rebound double - double as a reserve.

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls, 119 - 114, Wednesday at the United Center. With just over three minutes to go in the final quarter, the Bulls (23 - 24) held a 10 - point lead. At that point, however, something clicked for the Hawks (27 - 19). Over the next two minutes, Atlanta got back - to - back - to - back made threes from Paul Millsap, Dennis Schroeder and Tim Hardaway Jr. to bring them within one before a Schroeder layup gave them the lead for good. In the end, it turned out to be a brilliant team performance from Atlanta, with all five of their starters scoring in double figures. Schroeder led the way with 24 points and nine assists, while Paul Millsap managed to produce 21 points and six rebounds of his own. As a team, as shown by their shooting down the stretch, the Hawks were on fire from behind the arc, hitting an incredible 17 of their 30 attempts from long range (57 percent). As for the Bulls, they received a pair of superstar performances from Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade, but ultimately, it just was n't enough. Butler scored a game - high 40 points in 40 minutes, while Wade added 33 points of his own in 31 minutes, but unfortunately for Chicago, the duo failed to get any help from their teammates. The only other Bulls player to reach double - digit scoring was Doug McDermott, who scored just 10 points in 23 minutes off the bench. And while Butler and Wade combined to shoot an impressive 59 percent from the field, the rest of the team managed to shoot just 35 percent, spoiling the night for Chicago. Up next, the Hawks will head home Friday to take on the Wizards, while the Bulls will stay home Friday to take on the surging Heat.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (40) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (0 - 4) Tuesday at the Quicken Loans Arena to advance to the NBA Finals. After three competitive games to open the series, the Cavaliers wrapped up the Eastern Conference Title in convincing fashion Tuesday. The Hawks were simply over - matched in Game 4. Atlanta only converted 5 - of - 32 on its three point attempts and was out - rebounded 56 - 39. LeBron James only played 29 minutes as coach David Blatt opted to rest his superstar with the game well in hand. The Cavaliers pulled away in the second quarter and led by more than 20 points for the majority of the second half as they clinched their first finals berth since 2007. Cleveland now has its ticket punched and will await the winner of the Golden State-Houston series. For Atlanta, it was a disappointing conclusion to a promising season. The historic win streak in January helped lead the Hawks to the best record in the east, but they did n't reach that level of play in the postseason and are now eliminated from the playoffs. Al Horford was held to just two points Tuesday and only recorded two rebounds. The Hawks were never able to find a rhythm on the offensive end as evidenced by their 16 three point percentage. Atlanta will head into next season as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but Tuesday's blowout loss showed that there is still room for improvement. Cleveland had the fortune of LeBron James returning this season and he was able to help lead the Cavaliers to another NBA Finals appearance. James had a tremendous series to keep the Cavaliers ahead of the Hawks despite a run of bad injury luck. Kevin Love was lost for the postseason during Round One and Kyrie Irving was hobbled by knee issues for most of the Eastern Conference Finals. Irving returned Tuesday after missing two games and still was n't at full strength. He finished with 16 points over 22 minutes and added five assists. The Cavaliers will have some time to get healthy across the board before starting their series with either the Warriors or the Rockets.

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The visiting Golden State Warriors blew out the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, 127 - 104, for their third straight road win. It was a red - hot shooting night for Golden State, as the team hit 56 percent of their shots from the floor including 10 three - pointers. Reigning MVP Steph Curry led the Warriors with 28 points, including five shots from beyond the three - point line. The star of the night, however, was bench guard Ian Clark. Clark scored 22 points on 8 - for - 8 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from the free - throw line. The Warriors also demonstrated tremendous ball movement, recording 36 assists, accounting for 72 percent of their field goals. This top - notch ball - movement was on full - display in the third quarter, as Golden State recorded 41 points in just 12 minutes. For Portland, meanwhile, point guard Damian Lillard's 31 - point outing was not enough to top Golden State. Lillard, who scored a career - high 51 points against the Warriors last season, led his team again on Tuesday with a major scoring outburst. Portland, however, could not compete from the floor or on the glass, as the team hit just 43 percent of its shots and was edged out 45 - 32 in the rebounding column. The Blazers will travel to Phoenix on Wednesday, while Golden State will host the Thunder on Thursday in Kevin Durant's first game against his former team.

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The Golden State Warriors (26 - 5) defeated the Toronto Raptors (24 - 9) 126 - 105 on Friday at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Coming into this game, this was a matchup between the leaders of each respective conference. The Warriors were n't phased though, and dominated the Raptors in all aspects of the game. The Warriors shot better, going 53 percent from the field and 43 percent from the three - point line, while the Raptors went 47 percent from the floor and 40 percent from beyond the arc. The Warriors also out - rebounded them 45 - 37 and topped it off by forcing the Raptors into 17 turnovers. The Warriors backcourt was very effective in this one. Stephen Curry went 10 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points, while also adding 12 assists. It was his seventh double - double of the season and he's now averaging 23 points and 8 assists on the year. The other member of the backcourt, Klay Thompson, also did his part. He went 8 - for - 13 from the floor and 4 - for - 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 20 points. With both Curry and Thompson shooting so well, the Raptors just could n't find anyone who could slow them down. In his second surprise performance in a row, Marreese Speights finished with 26 points (12 - 19 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and eight rebounds. He had 23 points on Tuesday as well, so considering he's averaging only 12 points on the year, they were both quite surprising finishes for the forward. Draymond Green had himself a day as well though, notching his first triple - double of the year. He finished with 16 points (6 - 12 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), 13 assists and 11 rebounds. While they could n't figure out a defense that could keep the Warriors in check, the Raptors were able to score in bunches of their own, as they had three players reach the 20 - point mark. Two of them surprisingly were off the bench in Greivis Vasquez and Louis Williams, while the other not - so - surprisingly was Kyle Lowry, who's been most relied upon without DeMar DeRozan in the lineup. Vasquez had a team - high with 25 points (10 - 19 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT), while also adding seven assists and five rebounds. It was arguably his best game of the season, as both the points and assists were season - highs. Lowry had 22 points (8 - 17 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 4 - 6 FT) and eight assists of his own. He's averaging 27 points over his last five games, so it was n't all too surprising that he continues to be one of the main offensive contributors for this team. Finally, Williams had 20 points, as he went 6 - for - 14 from the floor and 7 - for - 7 from the free throw line. The Warriors' next game will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, while the Raptors will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Sunday.

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The Warriors' franchise - high 10 - game streak with 30 or more assists came to an end as they tallied "only" 25. Stephen Curry finished with a game - high 34 points on sizzling 13 - of - 19 shooting, including 4 - of - 8 from long range. Kevin Durant followed up with 28 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting, including 3 - of - 4 from distance, along with 10 rebounds, five assists and a whopping six blocks. Klay Thompson was the only other Warriors play to score in double figures as he chipped in 23. The combination of Curry, Durant and Thompson totaled 85 points. Zach LaVine led the way for the Timberwolves with 31 points on 13 - of - 24 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 12 of his 18 points in the first quarter, and chipped in nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block. Andrew Wiggins struggled offensively as he went 6 - of - 15 from the field, including 1 - of - 6 from long range, on his way to 16 points.

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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks, 98 - 97, at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Both teams engaged in a nip - and - tuck battle throughout four quarters which rather fittingly came down to the closing seconds. Down 97 - 96 with six seconds remaining, the Sixers (11 - 25) started their comeback with a Gerald Henderson defensive rebound off a Kristaps Porzingis missed 23 - foot three - pointer. T.J. McConnell eventually ended up with the ball in his hand and put up a successful 12 - foot shot attempt as the clock hit zeros, sealing the home victory. Carmelo Anthony led the way for the Knicks (17 - 22) with 28 points, two rebounds, an assist and three blocks. Derrick Rose, fresh off his much talked - about one - game absence, was right behind with 25 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal. The remainder of the starting five, Courtney Lee, Porzingis and Joakim Noah, underwhelmed, as they were only able to produce a trio of seven - point efforts apiece. Kyle O'Quinn led the bench with a 10 - point, 15 - rebound double - double that also included three assists, two steals and two blocks. Joel Embiid paced the Sixers with a 21 - point, 14 - rebound double - double with an assist, a steal and a block. Ersan Ilyasova supplied 16 points, five assists and four rebounds. Robert Covington and Nerlens Noel turned in matching 13 - point efforts, with the former adding five rebounds, four assists and a steal, and the latter tallying eight rebounds, an assist and two steals. Gerald Henderson was productive in a reserve role as well with 12 points, two boards and an assist. McConnell compiled a modest but full stat line of eight points, seven assists, six rebounds and two steals. The Knicks head back home to face off with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday evening, while the Sixers remain home to tangle with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

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The Atlanta Hawks (9 - 5) defeated the Sacramento Kings (4 - 8) 103 - 97 on Wednesday at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Kings were the superior shooting team in this game, going 44 percent from the field and 31 percent from the three - point line compared to the Hawks who finished at 43 percent from the field and just 30 percent from deep. The Hawks overcame the shooting difference, though, through a strong defensive performace. They forced the Kings into a combined 20 turnovers as a team, while posting just 12 of their own, which gave them just enough of a boost to take the victory in front of their home crowd. Paul Millsap was the Hawks' scoring leader, torching the Kings for 23 points (9 - 19 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), while also adding 16 rebounds, three steals and a pair of blocked shots. The double - double was his sixth of the season, pushing his season averages to 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Dennis Schroder was another player who had a strong showing. Starting his third game in a row with Jeff Teague sidelined due to an ankle injury, Schroder continued to show his worth. He recorded 22 points (9 - 21 FG, 3 - 9 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes. Schroder had shot 30 percent or less from the field in his previous three games, so it was a nice bounce back showing for the guard. The only other Hawk in double figures was Al Horford, who finished with 17 points (6 - 15 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT). Horford had just one rebound on the night, which was his first time this season with less than four rebounds. DeMarcus Cousins did everything he could to keep the Kings close. He went 7 - for - 20 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points. He also added 12 rebounds, giving him his third double - double in a row. Cousins has been dominating opponents recently, averaging a ridiculous 33 points and 11 rebounds over his last four games. Rajon Rondo continued his impressive start to the season. He recorded his third triple - double over his last four games, finishing with 12 points (6 - 9 FG), 12 rebounds and 10 assists. He did have seven turnovers, though, so it was n't all good for him. Rudy Gay and Ben McLemore also reached double figures with 14 and 11 points respectively. The Kings' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Thursday, while the Hawks will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Saturday.

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The visiting Detroit Pistons took down the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, 102 - 97. Detroit (19 - 24) needed the win on Sunday after having lost three straight, including two consecutive blowouts. In Los Angeles, the Pistons looked as though they were in better form, as the team shot a respectable 43 percent with 24 assists. All-Star center Andre Drummond led the team with a whopping 17 rebounds and posted 15 points. Two starters, Marcus Morris and Tobias Harris, scored 23 points. The Pistons' bench, however, remains one of the weakest in the NBA. The Detroit second unit combined for only 21 points and committed eight fouls. The Lakers (15 - 30) are now the owners of a four - game losing streak. Los Angeles had the opposite problem of Detroit, as many of the team's starters struggled from the field. Only D'Angelo Russell scored in double figures for the Lakers' starting five, and both Julius Randle and Luol Deng went 1 - of - 6 for two points. Off the bench, however, Lou Williams led the team with 26 points while Jordan Clarkson contributed 16. The team also struggled from deep, though, shooting just 6 - of - 26 on three - pointers. The Lakers will host the Nuggets on Tuesday, while the Pistons will host the Hawks the Wednesday.

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The Houston Rockets (48 - 23) beat the New Orleans Pelicans (37 - 34) 95 - 93 on Wednesday. Dwight Howard made his return to the Rockets lineup after missing 25 games to injury. The Rockets planned to play him just 16 minutes against the Pelicans and they did just that, as he finished with four points and seven rebounds in 16 minutes. Most Valuable Player award candidate James Harden continued his dominant season, as he recorded 25 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. His speciality is getting to the free throw line, but he went just 6 - for - 9 from the charity stripe in New Orleans. Breakout superstar Anthony Davis had 24 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and three blocks in 44 minutes, as he attempted to help his team improve their playoff chances. Tyreke Evans' ankle has been bothering him lately and forced him to miss Sunday's game, a 107 - 100 loss to the Clippers. Evans was able to play Wednesday and he dropped 28 points, seven assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes on the Rockets. The Pelicans shortened their bench to just three players, Dante Cunningham, Alexis Ajinca and Norris Cole. They combined for 19 points, nine rebounds and each recorded two assists. New Orleans has lost four straight and will host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Rockets will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to town on Friday

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (30 - 20) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (10 - 39) 97 - 84 on Monday. The Cavs took it to the 76ers right away, starting the game on an 80 run and never trailing from tipoff to the final buzzer. J.R. Smith hit a three - pointer with 8:38 left in the third quarter to put the Cavaliers up by 20, 59 - 39. The Sixers would go on a 26 - 10 run to end the third quarter, closing the gap to just four points. Kyrie Irving hit a couple three - pointers to help strengthen the lead early in the fourth. The Cavaliers tightened up their defense and held the Sixers without a field goal in the final 3:47. Robert Covington had a nice game for the 76ers. He and Jerami Grant each scored 18 points. Covington also had a season - high with seven steals. Michael Carter-Williams played a season - low 20 minutes on Monday, leaving the game with 7:31 left in the third quarter with a shin injury. Larry Drew II finished the game at point guard for the Sixers. Philadelphia holds the Eastern Conferences' worst overall record. The 76ers will play the Nuggets on Tuesday, and the Cavaliers will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic, 121 - 81, at Spectrum Center on Friday. The Hornets were expected to win this game and they left no doubt with this dominating victory. Not only did Charlotte win all four quarters in their wire - to - wire win, they held a 20 - point lead for the final 23 minutes. Shooting was key, with the Hornets shooting 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three - point range. The Magic could only muster up 41 percent shooting from the field and 19 percent from three - point range. The rebounding was a huge factor as well, with Charlotte winning that battle, 43 - 31. The Hornets also recorded 34 assists, while the Magic only dished out 19. The Magic (24 - 42) are now just 1 - 3 across their last four games, with this loss being one of the worst of the season. Aaron Gordon led Orlando, as he tallied 20 points and five rebounds. Evan Fournier was the only other starter in double figures, as he accrued 14 points and two assists. Elfrid Payton scored just eight points, but handed out 12 of the teams 19 assists. Mario Hezonja led the bench with 11 points. Orlando will be in action again on Saturday in a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hornets (29 - 36) have now won three of their last four games, as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive. Kemba Walker scored a game - high 23 points, as he did that damage on 9 - of - 13 shooting. Nicolas Batum ran the offense, collecting 15 points, three rebounds and 10 assists. Marvin Williams had one of his best games of the season, accumulating 12 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists. Four players came off the bench to score at least 10 points, as Marco Belinelli led them with 18 points. On deck for Charlotte is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

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The Denver Nuggets (21 - 39) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (32 - 28) 106 - 95 on Tuesday in Denver. This was Denver's first game since firing head coach Brian Shaw, which occurred Tuesday morning, but the Nuggets were able to control the game from start to finish. The win ended a seven - game losing streak and was just their third win in 22 games. Denver was led by Danilo Gallinari, who scored a game - high 26 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting and seven rebounds in a team - high 37 minutes. Gallinari has played very well of late, averaging 20 points and 4 rebounds over his past five games. Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried, two players who have had up - and - down years for the Nuggets, both posted double - doubles. Lawson recorded 16 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting and 10 assists in 31 minutes, while Faried put up 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes. Wilson Chandler (12) was the only other Nugget to score in double figures. As a team, Denver shot 45 percent from the field and took advantage of their free - throw attempts, shooting 16 - of - 20 (80 percent) at the charity stripe. Khris Middleton, although he did not score a point in the fourth quarter, led the way for the Bucks in the losing effort with a solid all - around performance, recording 20 points on 6 - of - 20 shooting, seven rebounds, and six assists in 37 minutes of play. Ersan Ilyasova led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting in 30 minutes of play. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a double - double, scoring 19 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting and grabbing 11 rebounds in 35 minutes of play. Michael Carter-Williams continues to work to gel with his new team and recorded 11 points on 4 - of - 11 shooting, five assists, and four rebounds in 33 minutes As a team, the Bucks shot 41 percent from the field and have now lost five of their last seven games since trading away Brandon Knight. Up next, the Nuggets will travel to Minnesota on Wednesday to take on the Timberwolves, while the Bucks will travel to Oakland on Wednesday to take on the West-leading Warriors.

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The Golden State Warriors (66 - 15) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (54 - 27) 111 - 107 on Monday at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Already having locked up the number one overall seed in the Western Conference, the Warriors gained even more momentum against a very tough Grizzlies' team. The Warriors shot the ball extremely well, going 52 percent from the field and 54 percent from the three - point line, while the Grizzlies finished at 42 percent from the floor and 33 percent from deep. This marks a tough loss for the Grizzlies, as they will likely be out of the running for the number two overall seed for the playoffs. With that being said, they will move down to the sixth seed and fall a half game behind the San Atonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers, who all came up with victories on Monday. The Warriors can thank Klay Thompson for this victory, as he was unstoppable all night long. He went a ridiculous 15 - for - 21 from the field and 8 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 42 points, while also adding six rebounds and three assists as well. If Thompson and Stephen Curry both get hot for the playoffs, this team will be very tough to beat. Thompson is averaging 30 points over his last three games, while also hitting at least three three - pointers in each of those outings, so he's well on his way to hitting his groove with the playoffs starting Saturday. Curry, on the other hand, was the only other Warrior's player to reach double figures in points. He finished with 15 points and eight assists, while shooting 6 - for - 10 from the floor and 3 - for - 6 from deep. Curry is shooting unbelievably well right now. He's finished over 50 percent from the field in each of his last five games, while shooting over 45 percent from the three - point line in those five games as well. Arguably the current leader in the MVP race, Curry is averaging 24 points and 8 assists on the season, as he'll look to take his hot shooting into the postseason. Along with holding Mike Conley out of this game, the Grizzlies also limited the minutes of their starters, as Beno Udrih was the only starter to play over 22 minutes. Because of that, it was the bench that did the majority of the work for the Grizzlies. Rookie Jordan Adams came out of nowhere to score a career - high of 19 points (6 - 15 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT) in 21 minutes off the bench. He had only reach double - digit points in two other games this season and only averages 3 points per game, so it was a very nice surprise for this team. Russ Smith also had a very surprising performance off the bench. He went 5 - for - 8 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a season - high of 16 points. He did it in only 10 minutes of action, which made it all the more impressive. Zach Randolph was the only starter in double figures, as he posted 10 points (3 - 7 FG, 4 - 4 FT) and five rebounds over 21 minutes. The Warriors' final game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

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The Utah Jazz (6 - 16) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (15 - 6) 100 - 96 on Tuesday at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. While Tony Parker sat out with a strained left hamstring, the Jazz were able to take advantage and pull off an upset victory over one of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Jazz shot 50 percent from the field and 29 percent from the three - point line, while the Spurs shot 46 percent from the field and only 20 percent from beyond the arc. It gave them enough of an advanatage, to steal a victory against stiff competition. The Jazz's starters did most of the damage in this one. Gordon Hayward shot 7 - for - 13 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 20 points, while also adding seven rebounds. He's combined for 39 points in hist last two games and is now averaing 19 points per game. Derrick Favors also had a nice effort in the victory and contributed a team - high of 21 points and eight rebounds. He did n't have much of an impact in Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings, so it was a nice bounce back game for him. Enes Kanter recorded 12 points and 15 rebounds, giving him his fourth double - double of the season. The only other Jazz player to reach double figures in points was Alec Burks, who scored 14 points and chipped in four assists. Starting in the absence of Tony Parker, Cory Joseph did n't do enough to make up for the effort that Parker would've contributed. He finished with only seven points, but also failed to record any assists or rebounds. Tim Duncan did most of the damage for the Spurs, as he posted a team - high of 23 points (10 - 16 FG, 3 - 4 FT) and 14 rebounds. It was his fourth double - double in a row, as he's now averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds on the year. Kawhi Leonard also had a solid offensive game, scoring 16 points (7 - 13 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 5 FT) and adding five assists and five rebounds. He had five steals, showing a significant defensive presence to go along with his offensive output. Coming off the bench, both Manu Ginobili and Marco Belinelli provided a boost with 10 and 13 points respectively, but it was n't enough to propel the Spurs to the victory. The Jazz's next game will be at home against the Miami Heat on Friday, while the Spurs will be at home against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

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Dallas shot 48 percent from the field, but struggled from long range, hitting only 5 - of - 27 attempts. All five starters scored in double digits for the Mavs, as Seth Curry led the way with 24 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting, in 37 minutes, while Harrison Barnes followed up with 18 points. Nerlens Noel chipped in 15 points and a career - high - tying 17 rebounds, in his first start as a member of the Mavericks. Meanwhile, Mike Conley was the high - point man for Memphis, with 30 points, to go along with four assists and two rebounds, in 36 minutes. Three other players scored in double digits for the Grizz, including Zach Randolph, who added 24 points and 10 rebounds, in 29 minutes off the bench. Marc Gasol chipped in 13 points on poor 6 - of - 18 shooting, while Vince Carter added 10 points, in 27 minutes off the bench.

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The Dallas Mavericks led wire - to - wire on their way to the 107 - 82 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Saturday night at American Airlines Arena. The Mavs took advantage of a Chicago team that left it all on the court Friday night in their win over Cleveland, while the Bulls lack of depth was exposed as they looked depleted on the second night of a back - to - back. Dallas (4 - 15) jumped out with a 29 - 18 first quarter and did not let up, winning the remaining three quarters. Wesley Matthews led the way for the Mavs as he tied his season - high with 26 points. Rookie Dwight Powell notched a career - high 17 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting, in 26 minutes off the bench, while Deron Williams dished a season - high 15 assists. The Mavs tallied 31 assists on 40 field goals and forced 20 turnovers on the way to their fourth win of the season and third at home. They will look to win two in a row for the second time this season as they host the Hornets on Monday, in what will be the second game of a four - game home stand. Chicago (11 - 8) was caught flat - footed, as Dwyane Wade did not play for the sake of rest, while starters Rajon Rondo and Nicola Mirotic combined for two points. Jimmy Butler was the high - point man for the Bulls with 26 points on 8 - of - 18 shooting, along with 10 - of - 12 from the free throw line. Meanwhile, the Bulls had seven players come off the bench with four of them playing over 20 minutes but they only totaled 28 bench points. Chicago will look to get back on track as they play host to the Trail Blazers on Monday.

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These are two teams playing well below expectations and it was n't pretty on either side. Both teams shot below 40 percent from the field and below 37 percent from three - point range. Terrence Jones had one of his best games of the season, as he scored 26 points and grabbed nine boards, filling in for Anthony Davis. Without Davis in the lineup, New Orleans lost almost every game last season and it's clear they have no offense with him out of the lineup. Nikola Vucevic was a beast down low, as he scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the win. Elfrid Payton's five points on 2 - of - 9 shooting looks ugly, but he stuffed the stat sheet by adding four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. There were only three ties and 10 lead changes, as the Magic led for the majority of the game.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (1 - 1) defeated the Chicago Bulls (1 - 1) 106 - 91 on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. After suffering a tough 99 - 92 loss in game number one on Monday, the Cavaliers were able to bounce back with a convincing 15 - point victory in game two. The Cavaliers got off to a really strong start, out - scoring the Bulls 38 - 18 right away in the first quarter. The Cavaliers did n't let off the gas either, as they never trailed in this game. Along with the quick start, the Cavaliers were also the superior shooters. They finished at 45 percent from the field and 46 percent from the three - point line, while the Bulls went 41 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep. After going on record saying he'd come out much more agressive in this outing, LeBron James backed those words up, as he finished with a game - high of 33 points (13 - 29 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 7 - 9 FT), to go along with eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. James did n't even hit a three - pointer, but he was still able to get to the hoop and score as he pleased. It was clear he planned on taking over from the start and if he can continue to have this type of impact, the Cavaliers should be very tough defeat, even without Kevin Love. Kyrie Irving had a relatively quiet night. He went 5 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 21 points, while also adding three assists. After taking double - digit shot attempts in all five of his previous playoff games coming into this one, Irving had just nine field goal attempts Wednesday, although he was able to consistently force his way to the free throw line. Irving was able to take a backseat to James, who readily took this game over from the start. So far this postseason, Irving is averaging 24 points and 4 assists over six games. Iman Shumpert posted 15 points (5 - 11 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and seven rebounds as well, while James Jones added 17 points (6 - 10 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt) and two rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. After torching the Cavaliers in game number one, the Bulls' superstar backcourt duo of Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose took a step back on Wednesday. They combined to shoot just 11 - for - 34 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from the three - point line for a combined 32 points. Butler finished with 18 points (5 - 14 FG, 2 - 7 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT), two rebounds and two steals, while Rose had 14 points (6 - 20 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt), seven rebounds and 10 assists. Rose nearly recorded the triple - double, but offensively he just was n't as efficient as he needed to be. The Cavaliers really stepped up their defense against the Bulls Wednesday compared to game number one, as they decided to use a much bigger lineup. With Tristan Thompson placed into the starting at power forward alongside Timofey Mozgov, the Bulls were n't able to shoot over the Cavaliers like was the case on Monday. Pau Gasol was directly affected by that, as he managed just 11 points (3 - 8 FG, 5 - 6 FT) and four rebounds. The Bulls were handled on the boards, as the Cavaliers out - rebounded them 45 - 37. These two teams will play again on Friday in Chicago for game three of this best - of - seven series. While the Bulls did take the loss Wednesday, they should still be satisfied with their first two games after stealing home court advantage with the victory in game one.

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Indiana jumped out to a 27 - 16 lead after one quarter, and their defense held the Nets to sub - 40 - percent success rates from the field and three - point range while also eliciting 19 turnovers. Paul George and Jeff Teague co - led the Pacers with matching 24 - point efforts. Myles Turner registered 11 points. Thaddeus Young turned in a near double - double with 10 points and nine rebounds. C.J. Miles poured in nine points, while Al Jefferson's 11 led the bench. Brook Lopez's team - high 23 points served as the only double - digit scoring effort on the first unit. The bench made up the shortfall with a combined 63 points. Sean Kilpatrick led the second unit with 18 points, while Joe Harris stepped up with 15. Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 13 points, and Quincy Acy and Trevor Booker turned in matching eight - point efforts.

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All five starters scored in double figures for the Wizards, led by Bradley Beal who finished with 23 points, on 7 - of - 11 shooting, in 30 minutes. Marcin Gortat finished with 21 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting, along with 18 rebounds in 42 minutes. Otto Porter Jr. also finished with a double - double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Only four players came off the bench for Washington, and combined for 17 points. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Spurs, with 23 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting, along with five rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 34 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting, along with five rebounds, in 37 minutes. Manu Ginobili chipped in 13 points on 4 - of - 6 shooting, and seven assists, in 24 minutes off the bench. The Wizards shot 51 percent from the field, while the Spurs shot 49 percent.

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The Memphis Grizzlies came back to defeat the Orlando Magic, 95 - 94, at FedEx Forum on Thursday. Defense is the first priority for both of these teams and it's clear through this scoreline. Memphis shot just 42 percent from the field and 39 percent from three - point range, while Orlando shot 45 percent from the field and 25 percent from three - point range. The Magic led 84 - 71 with a little over three minutes left, but the Grizzlies ended the game on a 24 - 10 run to win by one. Strangely. the two teams combined for 114 points in the first and fourth quarters, while combining for just 75 points in the second and third quarters. Turnovers are what really hurt the Magic, as they committed 18, while forcing just 10 from the Grizzlies. Orlando (7 - 12) has made some adjustments to their rotation and the results have been mixed thus far. Nikola Vucevic continues to thrive in his new role off the bench though, as he tallied 18 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in the defeat. Evan Fouriner led the team in scoring, dropping 28 points on 11 - of - 14 shooting. Serge Ibaka was the only other starter in double figures, totaling 11 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Bismack Biyombo scored just three points, but grabbed 14 rebounds as the starting center. Jeff Green provided 14 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting off the bench. Orlando plays again on Friday, as they face the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. Memphis (12 - 8) continues to play shorthanded and they wo n't allow that to slow them down. Marc Gasol proceeds to carry the load in the absence of Mike Conley and Chandler Parsons, as he led the team with 25 points, two rebounds, three assists and five blocks in the win. Andrew Harrison finished with 11 points, four rebounds and eight assists while filling - in for Conley. Troy Daniels was second on the team in scoring, dropping 19 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting off the bench. Jarell Martin also had a nice game off the bench, accruing six points and 10 rebounds. Memphis will return to action on Saturday, when they host the surprising Los Angeles Lakers.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (7 - 8) came up with an impressive 99 - 95 win over the top tier Atlanta Hawks (10 - 7) on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves produced strong first and fourth quarters in order to triumph over the Hawks. Minnesota shot a poor 41 percent from the field as a team but managed to grind out a win nonetheless. Although coming off the bench, Zach LaVine led the way in scoring for the Timberwolves with 18 points, he also added six assists and five rebounds in 26 minutes. Andrew Wiggins kept up his strong play but struggled shooting, scoring 15 points on 5 - 17 shooting from the field. Damjan Rudez had a strong showing in 16 minutes off the bench, scoring 13 points on 4 - 5 shooting, including 3 - 4 from deep, while Grogui Dieng notched a double - double with 10 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes, also off the bench. The Hawks managed to shoot even worse than the Timberwolves, going an abysmal 31 - 82 (37%) from the field, including 8 - 32 from deep. Paul Millsap led the way for Atlanta with a double - double of 22 points, including 9 - 11 free throw shooting, and 10 rebounds. Big Al Horford also tallied a double - double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jeff Teague finished with 22 points, five assists and five rebounds. Despite the strong numbers from their top players, Atlanta still looked disheveled as a team. Next up for the Hawks is a visit to Memphis for a game Friday. The Timberwolves will be playing in Sacramento, also on Friday, in what will be a heat - check sort of game for the young Wolves.

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The New York Knicks (7 - 6) surprised the Oklahoma City Thunder (7 - 6) n a nail - biter by winning 93 - 90 on Friday. The Thunder came into this game as seven - point favorites, but the Knicks simply looked like a better team. In fact, they were up by 16 points at one point in the fourth quarter and nearly blew out the Thunder, if it weren’t for a late run. Oklahoma City actually drew a turnover with less than 15 seconds left and had two chances to tie the game before the final buzzer went off. It was the long distance shooting that decided this game, as the Knicks went 12 - for - 20 from three - point range while the Thunder went just 3 - for - 29. The Knicks have been a huge surprise this season and this win adds to their impressive resume. The defense was great in this game, as they held one of the best offenses in the NBA to 90 points on just 38 percent shooting. New York was led by Carmelo Anthony who contributed 25 points and five rebounds in the win. Jose Calderon also had one of his best games of the season, as he collected 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in the victory. They are going to need more performances like this from Calderon, as he's been in a two - year slump since joining the Knicks. New York will have to travel to Houston to take on the struggling Rockets on Saturday in the second half of a back - to - back set. Oklahoma City are starting to really miss Kevin Durant, as they've lost three of their last four games. Luckily for them, he's due back soon and could play as early as Sunday. The three - point shooting was just terrible in this game for the Thunder and that was the difference in the game, as they shot just 10 percent on nearly 30 shots. Russell Westbrook was one of those who struggled from distance, as he shot just 2 - for - 10 from three - point range. He did have another majestic game though, as he amassed 34 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and four steals in the loss. They also got 11 points and 13 rebounds off the bench from Enes Kanter and he is becoming one of the best per - minute producers in the NBA right now. Oklahoma City will look to break their recent slide when they play the hot Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic in overtime, 114 - 106, at Amway Center on Wednesday evening. The Thunder (43 - 31), who could clinch a playoff berth with a win, nevertheless entered the fourth quarter trailing by an 82 - 72 margin. That's when Russell Westbrook often does his best work, however, and such was the case again Wednesday. The MVP candidate's 31 - foot three - point jumper with seven seconds remaining in regulation knotted the score at 102 and OKC then dominated the Magic (27 - 48) in overtime by a 12 - 4 margin. With neither team shooting particularly well, there were plenty of rebounds to be had, and the Thunder ultimately won the battle on the glass, 57 - 53. Westbrook led the way with a mammoth 57 - point, 13 - rebound, 11 - assist triple - double that also included three steals. He took a jaw - dropping 40 shots, which left little for anyone else. Enes Kanter was a distant second with a 17 - point, 10 - rebound double - double off the bench. Victor Oladipo followed with 13 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Steven Adams provided seven points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Andre Roberson filled out the stat line with six points, nine boards, three assists, two blocks and one steal. The Magic had a much more balanced attack, with six players hitting double digits in the scoring column overall. Evan Fournier led the way with 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal. Terrence Ross poured in 23 points and added two assists, a rebound, a steal and a block. Aaron Gordon totaled 13 points, five boards, one assist, four steals and one block. Nikola Vucevic supplied an 11 - point, 16 - rebound double - double that also included an assist, two blocks and a steal. Elfrid Payton tallied 11 points, eight assists, six rebounds and a block. Bismack Biyombo posted an 12 - point, 11 - rebound double - double to lead the bench, along with two assists and two blocks. The Thunder head back home for a showdown with the Spurs on Friday night, while the Magic head to Beantown to do battle with the Boston Celtics on Friday evening as well.

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The Washington Wizards (1 - 1) secured their first win of the season Thursday, defeating the Orlando Magic (0 - 2) 105 - 98 at the Amway Center in Orlando. Nene and DeJuan Blair returned from their one - game suspensions. Blair never got off the bench Thursday, but Nene was slotted into the starting lineup at power forward and played 34 minutes. Marcin Gortat started at center and finished the game with a double - double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, while John Wall also posted a double - double, scoring 30 points to go with 12 assists. Garrett Temple received a second straight spot start at shooting guard with Bradley Beal (wrist) sidelined. Temple scored 12 points in 34 minutes. Channing Frye made his regular season debut with the Magic after having missed the team's first game while still recovering from the MCL sprain in his knee that was suffered during training camp. Frye played 24 minutes as the starting power forward and scored two points to go with two rebounds. Kyle O'Quinn, who started at power forward in the Magic's season opener, sat out Thursday's game with a sprained ankle that he suffered in the opener. Starting center Nikola Vucevic posted his second consecutive double - double, putting up 23 points and 12 rebounds in the Magic's second loss in as many games. The Magic's next game is at home against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. The Wizards' next game is at home against the Bucks on Saturday.

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The Houston Rockets defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers, 123 - 118, at Wells Fargo Center on Friday. Turnover have plagued these two teams all season and 45 combined turnovers in this game shows just that. The third quarter was the difference for Houston, as they outscored Philadelphia, 33 - 21. Rebounding was also decisive, with Houston winning that battle, 41 - 29. Both teams surpassed 51 percent shooting, despite the two teams combining for 56 three - point attempts. The Rockets (35 - 15) have rode James Harden all year and he had another showcase performance in this big road win. Harden recorded another triple - double accumulating 51 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Nene Hilario got the start and finished second on the team with 21 points, six rebounds and two assists on 10 - of - 13 shooting. Clint Capela was effective off the bench, providing 17 points and six rebounds. The Sixers (17 - 28) had won eight of 10 headed into this game, but a matchup with the Rockets is a tough task these days. Joel Embiid was the star for Philly, as he led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. T.J. McConnell was second among starters finishing with 13 points and eight assists. Dario Saric, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Gerald Henderson combined for 37 points on 14 - of - 19 shooting, as they all scored 12 or more. bench scoring, dropping 12 points a piece.

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Alongside the likes of Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo, the Thunder's talented bigs are capable of some prolific production. That was evident Saturday, with Steven Adams and Enes Kanter combining for 34 points and 18 rebounds. Westbrook also totaled 28 points, as the trio paved the way for team success rates of 52 and 44 percent from the field and three - point range, respectively. Some of the Timberwolves' most dependable sources of offense went cold Saturday, putting a sizable burden on the shoulders of Karl-Anthony Towns. Andrew Wiggins and Zach Lavine combined for just 11 points on 4 - of - 19 shooting, with each of their individual point totals (seven and four, respectively) serving as season lows. Towns was able to provide a game - high 33 points, but only one other Minnesota player, Shabazz Muhammad, managed double - digit scoring (15 points).

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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Miami Heat, 116 - 108, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday. A Milwaukee blowout was the expected result with the recent form of these two teams and a wire - to - wire win indicates just who the better team was. The Bucks took a 12 - point lead after the first quarter and the game never got within seven points after that. Rebounding was the glaring difference, with Milwaukee winning that battle, 46 - 27. The Bucks were lights - out shooting too, hitting 50 percent from the field and 60 percent from three - point range. The Heat (11 - 30) are in a world of troubles right now, as they've now lost 10 of their last 11 games. It was a team effort for Miami, as they had six players score in double figures, with no one surpassing 19 points. Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside each scored 19, as Dragic added three rebounds and three assists, while Whiteside provided nine rebounds and two assists. James Johnson was huge off the bench, as he tallied 10 points and 12 assists. Tyler Johnson was the leading scorer off the bench, collecting 14 points, five assists and three steals. The Bucks (20 - 18) have now won five of their last seven games, as they continue to climb up the Eastern Conference ladder. Jabari Parker led the team in scoring, as he accrued 24 points, five rebounds and two assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game, accumulating 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists on 8 - of - 12 shooting. Greg Monroe recorded a double - double off the bench, totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds. Michael Brogdon continued to start at point guard and amassed 13 points, six rebounds and five assists.

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 115 - 106, to take a 20 lead in the Western Conference first - round playoffs Monday at Oracle Arena. Stephen Curry missed shoot around earlier Monday because of an ankle injury, and coach Steve Kerr elected to sit the reigning MVP. Kerr relied on Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and a strong performance from reigning NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala to carry the Warriors to a commanding lead in the series. James Harden was far more effective in Game 2, as compared to his free throw - less performance in Game 1. The Rockets All-Star shooting guard found his way to the charity stripe 15 times on Monday and it helped keep Houston within striking distance until the fourth quarter. The Warriors were able to open up a scoring run midway through the the final period, which built to a 13 point lead. Once they broke free of their opponent they did not have to look back, although Houston was never really in control of the game. Thompson led all scorers with 34 points, to go with three rebounds and five assists on 8 - of - 20 shooting, which included a strong 15 - of - 16 from the free throw line. Draymond Green approached another triple - double, and fell just a few dimes short of the mark after he stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one blocked shot, while Iguodala added 18 needed points on 7 - of - 10 shooting in 32 minutes off the bench. Shaun Livingston started in place of the injured Curry, and the regular playing time he saw in the fourth quarters during the Warriors season truly paid off after the backup point guard looked calm and composed in 28 minutes of action. Livingston finished with 16 points, six assists, two boards and two steals. Harden tried to carry the Rockets to a win at Oracle, but fell short towards the end of the game, although he finished with a strong 28 points, 11 assists and two boards on 7 - of - 19 shooting. Dwight Howard fouled out of the game, but before exiting he racked up 12 points and 10 boards. Foul trouble became a significant issue for Houston down the stretch, as both Josh Smith and James Harden earned five fouls before the end of the game. The forced conservatism gave the Warriors a needed opening to pull away with the win. The series now shifts to Houston, where the two teams will face off in Game 3 on Thursday night.

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San Antonio carried over its No. 1 defense from last season, holding the Pelicans to 37 percent shooting from the field and 17 percent from three - point range Saturday. They continue to succeed with Pau Gasol struggling, as he has played 21 minutes or less for the third - straight game. After averaging 48 points and 17 rebounds per game, the Spurs held Anthony Davis to just 18 points and five rebounds in this blowout victory. Patty Mills and E'Twuan Moore were the only two starters in this game to shoot over 50 percent from the field. Three-point shooting was a huge factor for San Antonio, as they went 10 - for - 24, while holding New Orleans to 4 - for - 23 from long distance. New Orleans was one of the worst road teams in the league last year going 9 - 32, while the Spurs were the best home team, with a 40 - 1 record.

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Malcolm Brogdon's heavily contested 16 - foot jumper with three seconds left gave Milwaukee breathing room at 103 - 100. Marcus Smart then missed a last - gasp 24 - foot three - point attempt at the one - second mark that would have sent the game into the overtime. The Bucks considerably outperformed Boston shooting - wise, as they posted a 53 percent success rate from the field while limiting the Celtics to a 40 percent tally. Giannis Antetokounmpo's 22 points and nine boards led the Bucks. Khris Middleton tallied 19 points. Brogdon posted 16 points and nine assists. Greg Monroe led the bench with 16 points as well. Isaiah Thomas' 32 points paced Boston. Jae Crowder collected 13 points, while Avery Bradley managed a 12 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Al Horford mustered 11 points. Smart led the bench with 11 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block.

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The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 105 - 97, at Staples Center on Sunday. The Pelicans (25 - 38) came back in the second half after a rough second quarter where they got outscored 39 - 29 and the revival came on the back of the premier offensive talents in Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. The third quarter marked a better defensive impact, as the Pelicans held the Lakers (19 - 44) to just 14 points. With 1:44 left in the fourth quarter, Julius Randle tied the game up at 97 points apiece, but Davis and Jrue Holiday responded with scoring possessions to topple the Lakers at home. Cousins finished with 26 points, 15 rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes, while Davis posted 31 points on 10 - of - 22 shooting. Davis added nine rebounds and two assists and led all scorers in the contest. Holiday scored 20 points, to go with 12 assists and five boards. The Lakers shot the ball much more efficiently than the Pelicans, but the costly 25 turnovers to just 13 mishaps from the Pelicans is what ended up sinking their chances at their 20th win of the season. Brandon Ingram scored 16 points, alongside six rebounds and two assists, while Nick Young buried four three - pointers on his way to 19 points. Next up, the Pelicans play the second game of a back - to - back when they host the Utah Jazz on Monday, while the Lakers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

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The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two - game losing streak as they stomped over the visiting Washington Wizards 123 - 96, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday evening, Washington came into this game winners of six of their last eight games, while Milwaukee came in as losers of five of their last seven, however judging by the final score one might have assumed that each team was on the opposite trend, as the struggling Bucks rolled over the surging Wizards. The Bucks (14 - 14) dominated from the start, taking a 37 - 29 lead after the first quarter. They went on to win the next three quarters, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had his way with a career - high 39 points, along with eight rebounds, six assists and two steals, in 33 minutes. Jabari Parker followed up with 21 points, while Malcolm Brogdon added 17, in 29 minutes off the bench. The Bucks shot a blistering 56 percent from the field and owned the paint, where they outscored the Wizards 66 - 46. The Bucks are now 10 - 7 at home, while their next contest comes on Boxing Day, when they visit Washington, for the second game of a home - and - home series. The Wizards (13 - 16) shot 47 percent from the field and 29 percent from long range, but were not able to slow the stampeding Bucks. Four players scored in double digits for Washington, led by John Wall and Otto Porter Jr., who tallied 18 each. Markieff Morris chipped in 14 points, while Bradley Beal added 10, on 3 - 10 shooting from the field. The Wizards are now 3 - 10 on the road. Their next contest takes place on Boxing Day, when they play host to the Bucks.

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Two of the league's better teams squared off on Thursday as the Houston Rockets took down the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 118 - 116. Former teammates and MVP hopefuls James Harden and Russell Westbrook showed down in a battle of the league's top talent. Houston (28 - 9) has been one of the league's hottest teams after a mediocre start. The Rockets won 15 games in the month of December and have seen strong leadership from superstar combo guard James Harden. Harden led the team in both scoring and assists on Thursday, pouring in 26 points to go with 12 assists and eight rebounds. The team saw a strong 27 assists and turned it over just nine times on the night. The Rockets also shot an excellent 48 percent from the field and hit 15 three - pointers. Sixth man Eric Gordon, the league's leading three - point shooter, had five threes. OKC (21 - 16) dropped the game despite seeing 49 points from Russell Westbrook. Westbrook shot 16 - of - 34 and had eight three - pointers while playing an integral part in the Thunder's 33 - 21 fourth quarter that allowed them to remain in the game. The team crashed the boards with tenacity, recording 54 rebounds on the night to Houston's 43. However, the Thunder shot a slightly lower 45 percent and had only 12 shots from beyond the arc. The Rockets will visit Orlando on Friday while OKC will host the Nuggets on Saturday.

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The Los Angeles Lakers got the better of the Orlando Magic behind two stand out performances from D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. Both players were able to round out the box score, as Russell finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals on 7 - of - 10 shooting, while Randle finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot across 34 minutes. Brandon Ingram dropped 11 points in the fourth quarter for a second straight game, and went on to finish with 17 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting. As for the Magic, the shooting struggles resulted in just a 38 percent field goal percentage as a unit, but were led in scoring by Evan Fournier and Serge Ibaka, who both added 19 points apiece in the loss. Ibaka and Bismack Biyombo both went for double - doubles, and combined for 29 points and 21 rebounds.

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The Miami Heat (38 - 27) manhandled the Chicago Bulls (32 - 32) on Friday night, 118 - 96. The Heat lead the Southeast Division by two games and now sit just one game shy of the third seed in the Eastern Conference. With All-Star Chris Bosh sidelined with blood clots and star Dwyane Wade going just 3 - for - 15 from the field, production came from unexpected places for Miami on Friday. Point guard Goran Dragic led the team with 26, narrowly trailed by bench veteran Jason Richardson's 22. Richardson clocked 31 minutes and shot 9 - for - 12, including four big three - pointers to help establish and maintain Miami's massive lead. Center Hassan Whiteside also came off the bench, recording 16 rebounds and three blocks in the type of performance that fans have begun to expect from him. Whiteside recently became just the fourth player since 1970 to record 10 straight games of 10 or more rebounds off the bench. The Bulls remain at ninth in the Eastern Conference with the loss, a position that they may be stuck in if All-Star Jimmy Butler continues to miss time with a knee injury. The ailing Bulls have faced major issues with injuries all season, and have fallen cleanly out of the current playoff picture during Butler's absence. Center Pau Gasol has sought to fill the absence, as he neared a triple - double on Friday with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Despite Gasol's offensive craftmanship, the team struggled mightily defensively, forcing just eight turnovers and allowing Miami to capitalize on 52 percent of its shots. The Heat are in line to visit the red - hot Raptors on Sunday, while the Bulls will next take the court in Toronto on Tuesday.

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The Houston Rockets (32 - 32) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (8 - 56) 118 - 104 on Wednesday. Even though they'd lost 12 consecutive games heading into Wednesday's contest, the Sixers had been competitive in several of them, with their oft - maligned offense showing signs of life on a more consistent basis. Their improvement had persisted in recent outings despite the multi - game absences of Jahlil Okafor (shin) and Nerlens Noel (knee), and they reaped the benefit of Noel's return Wednesday. Philadelphia got off to another strong start against the Rockets, jumping out to a 27 - 21 lead after one period. However, Houston's superior talent eventually wore down the Sixers, with James Harden and Dwight Howard spearheading the charge. The Rockets' dominance during the second and third periods, which they won by a combined margin of 72 - 52, provided them enough of a cushion to hold on for the high - scoring victory. Harden's 29 points paced the Rockets, and he supplemented his scoring total with nine rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block. Howard was next with a 21 - point, 18 - rebound double - double that also included an assist, a steal and a pair of blocks. Patrick Beverley filled out the stat sheet in continuing his recent stretch of strong all - around play, supplying 16 points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals. Trevor Ariza rounded things out for the first unit with 15 points, three assists, a rebound, two steals and a block. K.J. McDaniels paced the Houston bench with 12 points and three rebounds in an efficient 17 minutes. The Rockets are in fourth place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division, and retain a hold on the eighth seed in the conference. They next head to Boston, where they'll take on the Celtics on Friday night. Ish Smith led the way with the Sixers with 21 points, five assists, two rebounds and a steal, but did turn the ball over six times. Robert Covington and Noel were next with a pair of 17 - point efforts, with the former adding seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block, and the latter tallying nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. The Sixers' big man notably played 32 minutes in his return. Jerami Grant received another start in Okafor's stead, posting 13 points, three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. Isaiah Canaan led the reserves with 14 points, four assists and a rebound. The Sixers remain in last place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They're home again on Friday against the division rival Brooklyn Nets.

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The Toronto Raptors (21 - 13) outscored their opponents 30 - 12 in the fourth, defeating the Charlotte Hornets (17 - 15) 104 - 94. The division - leading Raptors continue to rise in the standings following the win over the Hornets. Per usual, the victory was led by the All-Star backcourt of Kyle Lowry (18 points, 11 assists, five rebounds) and DeMar DeRozan (23 points). The pair contributed heavily to Toronto's impressive 17 - for - 18 free - throw shooting night, combining to knock down 11 - of - 11 at the line. The Raps also saw a big double - double from recently - returned center Jonas Valancianus, who tallied 10 points and 13 rebounds on the night. Despite a surprisingly hot start to the season, the Hornets have come back down to Earth and are now just 7 - 8 in the month of December. The weak stretch was made even tougher to swallow by the loss of center Al Jefferson (knee), who will be out for approximately six weeks with a torn meniscus. Even in the face of a loss, point guard Kemba Walker had a typically strong showing, pouring in 18 points and also recording four steals on the night. Toronto's homestand will continue on Sunday as they take on the Bulls in an afternoon contest. Charlotte, meanwhile, will be forced to take on the powerhouse Thunder in the second half of a back - to - back on Saturday.

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The Atlanta Hawks bullied their way to the top of every team statistic against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. From efficiency on the floor to offensive and defensive boards, steals, blocks, assists and so on, the 76ers were simply unable to find ball movement in the second half or run their half court game plan. Interestingly, Dwight Howard, who was a monster on the boards in the Hawks opener, was held to just two points and seven rebounds in the win on Saturday, but the rest of the team pitched in for a total of 47 boards. Defensively, Atlanta held Philadelphia to 35 percent shooting from the field and 28 percent shooting from behind the arc. Atlanta also kept the 76ers under 20 points in the second, third and fourth quarter, respectively and were able to run away with the game after a double figure lead was opened up by Kyle Korver midway through the second quarter.

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The Golden State Warriors (37 - 3) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (9 - 32) 116 - 98 at Oracle Arena on Thursday. Oracle Arena was all in favor of the Kobe Bryant retirement tour, as the “Ko - be! ” chants started in the second half. The hobbled Bryant (Achilles) was subbed back into the game midway through the fourth quarter, which appeased the sold out arena. Bryant tacked on eight points on 15 shots, and was far from efficient in the effort, but the box score does not reflect the unfinished assists that No. 24 could have had if the rest of his teammates would have finished at the rim. The Lakers’ youth is beginning to show signs of chemistry and potential, as they inch closer to a Kobe-less era in Los Angeles. Julius Randle has been in a funk recently (averaging 6 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists on 28 percent shooting over his last five games), but recorded a strong performance against the Warriors and finished with 14 points and nine rebounds on 7 - of - 14 shooting in just under 30 minutes. Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams both contributed 20 - plus point performances, while D’Angelo Russell also fell victim to some unfinished assists, scoring 14 points, grabbing nine boards and adding three dimes off the bench. The Lakers will look to grab their 10th win of the season when they visit the Utah Jazz (17 - 22) on Saturday. Golden State returned home on a back - to - back after losing their third game of the season to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The loss put the San Antonio Spurs within two games of the reigning champs, but they handled the Lakers easily at home, as the bench started throughout the fourth quarter. Stephen Curry added eight 3 - pointers for the 8th time this season, scoring 26 points in the contest alongside six rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes. Klay Thompson struggled to find his stroke from both the mid - range and behind the arc, as he scored 12 points on 4 - of - 14 shooting. The aforementioned bench comprised of Harrison Barnes (seeing increased minutes as he eases his way back), Shaun Livingston and Leandro Barbosa all finished in double figures. The Warriors 3 - point shooting was far below average in the first half, which caused a slim lead heading into the half, but a strong 12 - 2 run to finish the third quarter took the pressure off of Golden State, as the has played five games in the last seven days. The Warriors will visit Andre Drummond and the Detroit Pistons (21 - 18) on Saturday.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (5 - 6) defeated the Miami Heat (6 - 4) 103 - 91 on Tuesday. A quick glance at Tuesday’s box score for each team’s starting five belies the end result of a Timberwolves victory. The Heat enjoyed double - digit scoring performances from each of their starters, including a double - double from Hassan Whiteside. Meanwhile, while only Andrew Wiggins and rookie sensation Karl Anthony-Towns were able to muster significant offense for Minnesota’s first group, the Timbewolves managed to outscore Miami 41 - 22 in the final period to emerge with an impressive double - digit road victory. Wiggins’ shot was falling Tuesday, and the second - year pro tallied 24 points, three rebounds, an assist, three steals, and a block to lead the Timberwolves’ charge. After falling a rebound short of a double - double the last two games, Towns burst through that barrier with a 14 - point, 14 - rebound performance against Hassan Whiteside. Shabazz Muhammad contributed another productive outing from the bench with an efficient 16 points over 20 minutes, while Zach LaVine continued to impress regardless of playing time with 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal over 28 minutes. The Timberwolves currently reside in third place in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. They travel up to Orlando for a date with the Magic on Wednesday. Not to be outdone by Towns, Whiteside posted 22 points and 10 rebounds over 34 minutes. He joined in the “20 and Over” club by Luol Deng (20 points, six rebounds, an assist, and a block), whose scoring marked a season best. However, stalwarts Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade could only muster 10 points apiece against a Timberwolves defense that came into the contest near the bottom of the league in points allowed per game, significantly hindering Miami’s chances for a win on their home court. The Heat fell to 6 - 4 and remain in second place in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. The remain home for a date versus Sacramento on Thursday.

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The Golden State Warriors (44 - 10) defeated the Washington Wizards (33 - 24) 114 - 107 on Tuesday at the Verizon Center in Washington. The Wizards could n't get it done against one of the best of the Western Conference, marking their fourth loss in as many games. They actually shot better from the field, going 53 percent from the field, compared to 50 percent from the Warriors, but they were killed from the three - point line, as the Warriors finished at 52 percent, while the Wizards went a meager 28 percent. What really made the difference though was the turnovers, as the Wizards were forced into 26, while the Warriors ended with just nine. After missing the last game with a foot injury, Stephen Curry made a welcomed return, finishing with a game - high of 32 points (11 - 18 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), to go along with eight assists and two steals. It seems safe to say the injury did n't bother him much in this one. Despite missing a game, he's had a very strong stretch over his last three, averaging 27 points, nine assists and three steals. Fellow backcourt superstar, Klay Thompson also did his part. He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to finish with 17 points, while also adding four assists and five steals. He was coming off a 39 - point performance on Sunday, but did n't have to do as much this time around with Curry back on the court. Thompson is now averaging 22 points and 3 assists on the season. The Warriors received a nice contribution from their bench. In just 15 minutes, Marreese Speights was very effective, scoring 16 points (6 - 12 FG, 4 - 6 FT) and grabbing two rebounds. After two straight games playing less than 10 minutes, he made a statement with the extra playing time he received. Draymond Green pitched in with 13 points (5 - 9 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists as well. Paul Pierce did everything he could to shoot the Wizards out of their slump. He went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 25 points, while grabbing five rebounds as well. He had shot 40 percent or less in four out of his last five games, so it was good to see him get dialed back in and have a nice showing. John Wall also played well, recording 16 points (8 - 18 FG, 0 - 4 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT) and 11 assists. He did have eight turnovers though, so it was n't all good for the point guard. The double - double marked his second in a row, as he's combined for 26 points and 23 assists over his last two matchups. Notching a double - double of his own, Marcin Gortat had a very efficient 16 points (8 - 11 FG), to go along with 11 rebounds and a block. After posting 24 points and 10 rebounds Sunday, he's clearly on a roll and has picked his game up of late. Kevin Seraphin had the most production off the bench, as he posted 10 points (5 - 9 FG) and three rebounds in 18 minutes. It was only the second time in the last 10 games that he reached double - digit points, so the Wizards need him to continue improving to gain some more depth off the bench. The Warriors' next game will be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, while the Wizards will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 121 - 109, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday. Indiana came into this game as a sizable favorite and they did n't disappoint. The Nets had just two leads in this game that lasted less than a minute and the final one at the end of the second quarter was followed up by a 33 - 11 run by the Pacers to open things up. The Pacers offense was hot all night, as they shot 52 percent from the field and 46 percent from three - point range. They were extremely efficient as well, with the Nets forcing just six turnovers, while committing 13 on their end. Indiana dominated in the paint too, winning that battle, 52 - 30. The Nets (8 - 26) continue to falter on the defensive end, as this 121 - point let up adds to their long list of defensive lapses. Trevor Booker continued his good form, as he led the starters with 16 points and six rebounds in just 19 minutes of action. Brook Lopez was the only other starter with more than 10 points, accruing 12 points, six rebounds and three assists. Sean Kilpatrick was demoted to the bench, but collected 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a motivated performance. Justin Hamilton also played great off the bench, amassing 16 points and eight rebounds. Thing's do n't get any easier for Brooklyn, as they play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday for their next game. The Pacers (19 - 18) have now added to a season - long four - game winning streak, as they finally appear to be living up to lofty expectations. Jeff Teague was the player of the game, as he accumulated 21 points, seven rebounds and 15 assists in the win. Paul George led the team in scoring, with 26 points, three assists and three steals. Myles Turner totaled 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks on 9 - of - 15 shooting in one of his best games of the year. Indiana will look to get to five - straight wins on Saturday against the New York Knicks.

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The Chicago Bulls (44 - 29) defeated the Toronto Raptors (42 - 30) 116 - 103 on Wednesday. Jimmy Butler continued his breakout season, leading the Bulls to victory with 23 points and five rebounds. Chicago also got another stellar performance from rookie Nikola Mirotic, who scored 15 points off the bench. He is having a spectacular month of March, averaging 21 points, 8 rebounds and 1 blocks a game this month. Joakim Noah returned to the Bulls after missing Mondays' game with soreness, he had five rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes of action. Greivis Vasquez got the start at point guard for Toronto, as Kyle Lowry was forced to miss Wednesday night's game with back spasms. Vasquez scored 22 points in 31 minutes but could n't take his team to the winner's circle. Jonas Valunciunas was slowed down against Chicago's solid interior defense. He scored just eight points but managed to pull down 12 rebounds. Toronto has had a rough go in March, going just 5 - 8. The Raptors have dropped three of four games, including two against Chicago, but will continue their quest to be the fourth team to lock up a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The Bulls will host the New York Knicks on Saturday.

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The Thunder (7 - 5) were able stave off the Pelicans (1 - 11) for a 110 - 103 win Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. With commissioner Joel Silver in attendance, and Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant sidelined, Russell Westbrook put on a show with a 43 - point performance. Westbrook has scored at least 40 points in his past two games, going 14 - for - 25 from the field and 15 - of - 20 from the charity stripe while collecting eight assists and nine rebounds over 36 minutes. The Pelicans hung in the game without their all - star power forward behind Ryan Anderson's season - high 30 points (13 - 25 FG, 4 - 10 3Pt), but would ultimately drop their fifth straight game. After leaving Tuesday's loss due to a shoulder injury, Davis missed Wednesday's game and has struggled to get on the court lately. Without Davis's presence on defense, the Pelicans have allowed at least 100 points in all four games he's missed this season. Anderson stepped up big again with Davis out, but did n't get much help from guards Ish Smith and Eric Gordon, who combined to shoot 14 - for - 40 from the field. New Orleans remains winless on the road this season, but will travel home to play a tough Spurs squad with Davis's status up in the air. Durant, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, missed his fourth game in a row Wednesday. He's surely been missed out on the court, as the Thunder are 2 - 2 without Durant, losing back - to - back games to the Celtics and Grizzlies before tonight's win. Other than Westbrook, Oklahoma City's biggest contributor was Enes Kanter off the bench. Kanter had his way down low against the Pelicans, scoring 24 points (8 - 15 FG, 8 - 12 FT) while pulling down a game - high 14 rebounds over 31 minutes. It's only a matter of time before coach Billy Donovan is forced to insert Kanter into the starting lineup.

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The host Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, 123 - 113. Golden State (48 - 9) scored 50 points in the third quarter after entering the second half down by double - digits. Reigning MVP Steph Curry was the spark behind the scoring surge, as he finished the game with a team - high 35 points and six three - pointers. His fellow "Splash Brother," Klay Thompson, scored another 18 points and made two threes. Former MVP Kevin Durant led the team with 15 rebounds and had another 25 points and seven assists. While three of the Warriors' four All-Stars saw solid output, forward Draymond Green had a weak night. Green was called for a technical foul and committed six turnovers while scoring only seven points. Nevertheless, it was another great night for the powerhouse Warriors, who have now won 10 of their last 12 games. Los Angeles (35 - 22) stayed in the game for about two and a half quarters before allowing the game to get out of hand. The Clippers saw a rare bit of offensive dominance in the first half from center DeAndre Jordan, who had 13 points in the first half. Jordan slowed down considerably, however, finishing the night with 17 points and 11 rebounds. All-Star Blake Griffin also went cold, finishing the night with just 12 points on 3 - of - 13 shooting. LA will host the Spurs on Friday, while the Warriors will face the Nets on Saturday.

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The Charlotte Hornets (5 - 5) took care of the Portland Trail Blazers (4 - 7) 106 - 94 on Sunday. In a game that was seemingly over at halftime, the Trail Blazers gave the Hornets a late scare. Charlotte outscored Portland by 14 points in the final two quarters and even got the deficit down to six points with three minutes left before the Hornets pulled away late. The difference in this matchup was as simple as shooting, as the Blazers shot just 39 percent, while the Hornets shot just shy of 50 percent. The three - point shooting was bad all - around though, as the teams combined to shoot 14 - for - 52 from long distance. These are teams going in opposite directions right now and this result exemplifies that fact. After a promising start to the season, the Blazers have now lost five - straight games. The losses can be attributed to the poor defense, as Portland have allowed at least 100 points in all five losses. They simply have to rely far too much on their guards to carry the offense and while they can score with anyone, they need some help. Damian Lillard had another good game here, as he tallied 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the defeat. C.J. McCollum struggled a bit with his shot, but still totaled 16 points on 5 - of - 18 shooing in the loss. This is a fun and exciting team to watch with their guard - play, but it's not a recipe for victories with minimal quality post play. Portland will have a quick turnaround as they play the San Antonio Spurs on Monday in the second half of a back - to - back. The Hornets started off the season 0 - 3, but appear to be a far better team than that by winning five of their last seven since. The recent success correlates with Nicolas Batum's recent scoring surge, as he is averaging nearly 30 points a game over his last three games. On Sunday, he tallied 33 points, six assists and five rebounds in the win in another fantastic performance. Charlotte also got a great performance from Al Jefferson, who contributed 29 points, five rebounds and three assists in the victory. This is a very talented team and the more they play together, the better they'll be. The Hornets next matchup will be on Tuesday against the New York Knicks.

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The Houston Rockets (40 - 18) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (23 - 33) 102 - 98 on Friday at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Nets came out strong in this one, out - scoring the Rockets 36 - 25 right away in the first quarter. They were n't able to hold the lead though as the Rockets pulled within three points at half and eventually snuck out the four - point win in front of their home crowd. Both teams shot similar percentages, as the Rockets went 46 percent from the field and 28 percent from the three - point line, while the Nets went 45 percent from the floor and 24 percent from deep. The Nets turned the ball over 17 times though, which may have made the difference in this one. Terrence Jones was unstoppable Friday, going 11 - for - 16 from the field and 4 - for - 4 from the free throw line to finish with a game - high of 26 points, while also adding 12 rebounds and a blocked shot. In the five games following the All-Star break, he's looked very well rested and has averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds over that span. It marked his second double - double over his last three games. Trevor Ariza also had a very strong showing, posting 20 points (7 - 11 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT), five rebounds and two steals. It was his second straight game with 17 points, as he's gone a combined 12 - for - 21 from the field and 10 - for - 19 from the three - point line over those two outings. He's now averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds on the season. With Jones and Ariza providing so much offense, James Harden did n't have to do as much. He still posted 15 points (4 - 15 FG, 0 - 4 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT) though, while also adding five rebounds and 12 assists. His scoring was down, but it marked his third straight double - double, as he's been finding his teams at a very high rate of late. Despite suffering the loss, the Nets had six players reach double figures in points. Mason Plumlee led the way, going 7 - for - 10 from the field for 15 points, to go along with four rebounds and two blocked shots in 22 minutes. He continues to fight for playing time with Brook Lopez at the center position, who equaled his playing time with 22 minutes off the bench. Lopez has been more effective recently and continued to show well Friday, finishing with 12 points (4 - 12 FG, 4 - 4 FT) and 12 rebounds. Over his last four games he's averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds. Recording 15 points (6 - 15 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT) of his own, Deron Williams got it going as a member of the starting lineup again. He has n't shot well recently, combining to go 9 - of - 28 from the field over his last two games, so we'll see if he can make some adjustments and improve over his next few outings. Both Markel Brown and Joe Johnson also reached double figures in points. Brown contributed 14 points (5 - 12 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and four rebounds, while Johnson had 13 points (5 - 13 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), nine rebounds and six assists as well. The Rockets' next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, while the Nets will travel to Dallas to play the Mavericks on Saturday.

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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 123 - 114, at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. The Raptors (18 - 7) came in to Wednesday hoping to extend their recent stellar run in rather comfortable fashion against what would have seemed like an overmatched Sixers squad. However, Philadelphia (6 - 19) came ready to defend their home court, and rolled out Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor together as starters for the first time this season. While both big men played relatively well, it was Robert Covington who exploded for a season - high 26 points, which he complemented with 12 rebounds and two assists. However, the dynamic duo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan put on their usual impressive show for the Raptors, helping them overcome one of the Sixers' stronger offensive performances to date on the season. Philadelphia actually outpaced their visitors from the field by a 50 percent to 47 percent margin, and saw four of the five members of their first unit hit double digits in the scoring column. DeRozan led the way for Toronto with 31 points, five boards and three assists. Lowry was next with 20 points, seven assists and four rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas contributed a 17 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also featured an assist, two steals and a block. DeMarre Carroll supplied 10 points, three boards, an assist and a steal, while Terrence Ross and Cory Joseph tallied a pair of 13 - point efforts to lead the bench. Okafor was second behind Covington with 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks. Sergio Rodriguez and Gerald Henderson put forth a pair of 16 - point efforts, with the former adding five assists and a rebound and the latter also posting two assists and a steal. Embiid had a quiet night by his standards, registering nine points, six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal. Ersan Ilyasova, who moved back to the bench with Okafor's insertion into the starting lineup at power forward, went for 12 points, seven rebounds and an assist to lead the bench. The Raptors head back home to face off with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, while the Sixers remain home to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday evening as well.

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On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors recorded perhaps the most dominant offensive performance in recent memory. The Warriors shot 62 percent, blowing away the 43 percent shooting of the Lakers. Golden State hit 19 three - pointers and scored an absurd 80 points in the first half. 85 of the Warriors' points came from three players: 28 for Kevin Durant, 31 for Steph Curry, and 26 for Klay Thompson. The team finished with 149 points, the eighth - most ever scored in a game without overtime. The Warriors also recorded 47 assists on the night, the most since Phoenix in 1991. The game marked the extension of Golden State's 30 - assist game streak to nine games. The 43 - point win was the biggest margin of victory the Warriors have ever seen against the Lakers, arguably the team's greatest historic rival.

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The Miami Heat (27 - 33) beat the Los Angeles Lakers (16 - 44) 100 - 94 on Wednesday. Hassan Whiteside continued his break out season with a phenomenal 25 - rebound performance. He also had 18 points and four blocks in 33 minutes of action. Goran Dragic helped his big man out by putting up 21 points, four rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block in a well rounded game for the new Miami point guard. Veterans Luol Deng and Dwyane Wade combined for 40 points, and 11 boards to help give the Heat a victory as they try and fight to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The starting frontcourt for the Lakers ended Wednesday's game with the same amount as their starting point guard Jordan Clarkson. He had seven rebounds which tied the likes of Carlos Boozer, Ryan Kelly and Robert Sacre. Clarkson also had 10 points and five assists but also shot just 3 - for - 11 and committed seven turnovers. Ed Davis and Jordan Hill came off the bench and each had a double - double. They combined for 27 points and 22 rebounds to try and overcome the lack of rebounding from the starters, outside of Clarkson. The Lakers have dropped three in a row after they won three straight to end the month of February. The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Lakers on Friday, as the Heat will head to Washington to take on the Wizards.

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In a battle between two up - and - coming teams, the Sixers were able to prevail with a huge road win. A 16 - 3 run in the fourth quarter was the decisive stretch, as that made it a double - digit lead for Philadelphia with a few minutes left. Rebounding was huge for the Sixers, winning that battle, 51 - 38. Free-throw shooting really let the Bucks down, as they missed just as many free - throws as Philly, while taking 14 more attempts. Joel Embiid was the star, accruing 22 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and five blocks in the win. Sergio Rodriguez started at point guard and accumulated 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Dario Saric was a huge spark off the bench, totaling 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker tied the team - lead for Milwaukee, dropping 23 points a piece. Parker also added five rebounds, while Antetokounmpo provided six rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

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The Los Angeles Clippers (40) held off thePhoenix Suns (2 - 2) on Monday en route to a 102 - 96 victory. Although Phoenix shot only 36 percent as a team, they managed to keep the game close down to the final minutes, but ultimately could not hold off the powerful Clippers. Blake Griffin continued his excellent start to the season by scoring 22 points on 8 - for - 15 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Coach Doc Rivers spread the minutes around in this one, as nine players clocked in 14 minutes or more. Wesley Johnson who played only 14 minutes, but was very efficient with nine points on 4 - of - 5 shooting and three rebounds. Josh Smith provided some spark off the bench with seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block. Phoenix gave a good effort on Monday night, but a few instances of poor shot selection and not enough defensive muscle spelled their demise. The Suns had five players scoring double digits, including Markieff Morris with 19 points and eight rebounds, Brandon Knight with 12 points and eight assists, and Eric Bledsoe with 16 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals. Tyson Chander made his presence felt and did what Phoenix brought him there to do by grabbing 17 rebounds and scoring 14 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting. Next up for the Clippers is a tough match in Golden State on Wednesday, when both teams will be looking to stay undefeated. The Suns will also be back in action on Wednesday as they host Sacramento.

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The Toronto Raptors (32 - 15) defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons (25 - 23) 111 - 107, on Saturday at Air Canada Center. This was the first match up of the season between these two teams. The streaking Raptors led the entire game and were up by 20 points with only six minutes left in the fourth quarter but the Pistons battled back to bring it to a four - point difference with five seconds left. However, a couple of clutch free throws by DeMar DeRozan allowed the Raptors to enjoy a franchise - best 11th straight win. This was the last of a seven - game home stand for the Raptors. They are now 18 - 6 at home this season. Detroit had the unfortunate task of playing this game on the second night of a back to back, after a tough loss in Cleveland Friday night. Detroit has now lost two in a row. DeMar DeRozan continued his high level of play as he finished with a game - high 29 points (10 - 21 FG, 9 - 10 FT), along with four assists, three rebounds and two steals, in 33 minutes. Kyle Lowry struggled shooting but added 18 points (4 - 15 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 9 - 12 FT), eight rebounds and three steals, in 39 minutes. Bismack Biyombo was huge in 21 minutes off the bench, as he tallied a double - double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, along with three blocked shots. Detroit had seven players score in double digits as all hands were on deck, trying to grind out this second game in as many nights. Brandon Jennings gave the Pistons a lift off the bench and was a big part of their late - game comeback. Jennings finished with 22 points (7 - 14 FG, 5 - 11 3Pt, 3 - 5 FT), four rebounds and two steals, in 21 minutes. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in 15 points, four rebounds, two steals and a block, in 34 minutes, while Andre Drummond tallied 11 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, in 27 minutes. Anthony Tolliver started in place of Ersan Ilyasova, who sat out with a sore thigh. The Pistons will be in Brooklyn on Monday to play the second game of their current three - game road trip. The Raptors will begin a six - game road trip in Denver on Monday.

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The host San Antonio Spurs took down the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, 118 - 102. San Antonio (53 - 16) snapped a rare two - game losing streak with a massive blowout win on Sunday. A full team effort was at the heart of the Spurs' blowout success on Sunday. Seven San Antonio players scored in double figures, with veteran big man Pau Gasol leading the way at 22 points. He added nine rebounds. As a unit, the Spurs shot over 49 percent from the field and hit 11 three - pointers. The team also managed 31 assists on the night and held a 45 - 40 rebounding advantage. The Kings (27 - 43) have now gone 2 - 9 in their last 11 games. Sacramento saw a team - high 18 points from both sophomore Willie Cauley-Stein and rookie Buddy Hield. Both added five assists. The Kings shot over 49 percent from the field, but attempted only ten three - pointers on the night. Personal fouls were another issue for Sacramento, as the team allowed San Antonio to get to the line 27 times on the night. On the flip side, the Kings were only sent to the line 17. The team did a good job shutting down San Antonio superstar Kawhi Leonard, though, holding him to just 3 - of - 12 shooting and 12 points on the night. On Tuesday, the Spurs will visit Minnesota, while the Kings will host the Bucks on Wednesday.

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The Charlotte Hornets (15 - 10) defeated the Toronto Raptors (16 - 11) 109 - 99 in overtime on Thursday. The Hornets' prized offseason acquisition, Nicolas Batum, left Wednesday night's contest versus the Magic with an illness. That same malady extended into Thursday, opening up the starting opportunity for Jeremy Lin. The six - year pro had his best scoring game in over two years, tallying a game - high 35 points on outstanding 13 of 22 shooting from the field. The total included a pair of three - pointers, and was amassed over a robust 47 minutes. Lin's previous scoring high on the season was 19 points, but the 27 - year - old showed that he is still highly capable of a breakout performance when given extended opportunity. The player who had considerable trouble defending Lin, DeMar DeRozan, nevertheless had a stellar offensive showing of his own. The Raptors' shooting guard collected a team - high 31 points and added five assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block. The outing was DeRozan's fifth consecutive game with 20 or more points. His trusty backcourt mate Kyle Lowry pitched in with 20 points, but needed an astounding amount of shot attempts to get there. Lowry was an atrocious 6 of 29 from the field, including 3 for 17 from beyond the arc. Bismack Biyombo and Terrence Ross both provided solid contributions, with the former accumulating a season - high 18 rebounds (along with eight points), and the latter pouring in 17 points on the strength of a season - high five three - pointers. The Raptors fell to 16 - 11 but remain in first place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head to Miami to take on the Heat on Friday. Kemba Walker was the second member of the Hornets' backcourt to spearhead Charlotte's offensive attack, supporting Lin's effort with 27 points of his own. He added seven assists, six rebounds, a pair of blocks and a steal. Marvin Williams contributed a 10 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while P.J. Hairston pitched in with a second straight 14 - point performance that included a season - high four three - pointers. One of those long - range buckets came with 1:30 left in the overtime period and gave the home team a lead they would not relinquish. Spencer Hawes was highly productive off the bench, collecting a modest five points but hauling in an impressive 10 boards. He added four assists, three steals and a block in a highly efficient 23 minutes of action. The Hornets improved to 15 - 10 and currently reside in second place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head to Washington for a Saturday night showdown with the Wizards.

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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 93 - 71, on Saturday night at FedEx Forum. This marks the fourth win in a row for the Grizzlies (8 - 5), who are making a habit of shutting down opponents with silencing defense. After holding the Mavericks to only 64 points on Friday, the Grizz came out on the second night of a back - to - back set and held the young and spry Timberwolves to only 71 points. Memphis held Minnesota to 39 percent shooting, but also struggled themselves, hitting only 38 percent of their shots. However, the Grizzlies hit 33 - of - 38 free throws, hauled in 13 offensive boards and forced 19 turnovers to gain the edge on a poor shooting night and improve to 5 - 2 at home. Five players scored in double figures for Memphis, including JaMychal Green who led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds, in 28 minutes. Zach Randolph followed up with 18 points and seven rebounds, in 21 minutes off the bench. The Grizzlies head out for a two - game road trip, beginning in Charlotte on Monday. The Timberwolves (4 - 8) came into this game averaging 108 points per game on the season but were stopped in their tracks by a stubborn, veteran Memphis squad. The Grizzlies managed to get Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble as he picked up his fourth early in the third and was forced to sit most of the quarter. In addition to Towns being limited by fouls, Andrew Wiggins simply struggled from the field, shooting 2 - of - 11 and 0 - of - 3 from long range. Zach LaVine was the high - point man for the'Wolves with 22 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting, in 37 minutes. Minnesota moves to 1 - 5 on the road this season and should be looking forward to getting back on home court, as they host the Celtics on Monday.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (29 - 20) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (8 - 39) 106 - 90 on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Cleveland got another huge game from LeBron James on Saturday as he dropped 36 points on Minnesota. The Cavaliers have now won 10 games in a row and are closing in on the Bulls in the East. Andrew Wiggins, the key piece in the Kevin Love trade over the summer, led the Timberwolves with 33 points. The Cavaliers won its second game in as many nights on Saturday and are now just one game behind the Bulls for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Kevin Love had 14 points and 17 rebounds against his former club. Cleveland will return home Monday to host Philadelphia, who nearly snapped Atlanta's winning streak on Saturday. Minnesota dropped its second game in a row Saturday, but held its own against one of the hottest teams in the league. Chase Budinger hit a pair of free throws to give the Timberwolves a two - point lead early in the fourth, but Minnesota was unable to maintain the advantage. Kevin Marin returned to the starting lineup and recorded 14 points and six rebounds over 37 minutes. Minnesota will host Dallas on Monday.

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The San Antonio Spurs (23 - 16) held off the Charlotte Hornets (15 - 24), 97 - 94, on Wednesday. One game removed from Tuesday's 101 - 93 road defeat to the Washington Wizards, the Spurs returned to the win column on the backs of its core. Manu Ginobili emerged from his January slumber, recording 20 - plus points (27, to be exact) for the first time since Dec. 31. Tim Duncan also aided in the effort with a jammed - packed line - - 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals - - which marked his second double - double in a row. After handing Tiago Splitter 29 minutes Tuesday, coach Gregg Popovich exchanged the Brazilian for Matt Bonner in the starting five, and Bonner responded with eight points, eight boards, and four swats. San Antonio will now return home for their next tilt in a pivotal showdown against a Western Conference foe, the Portland Trail Blazers. Charlotte's five - game winning streak came to a close during Lance Stephenson's first appearance since Dec. 17 due to a pelvic strain. Confined to a strict workload, he put up eight points (3 - 8 FG, 2 - 6 FT), two assists, and one rebound in 18 minutes. While Stephenson works himself into basketball shape, Gerald Henderson will remain the starting two - guard, from which he contributed double - digit points (11 in all) for the seventh time in nine outings. A usual suspect, Kemba Walker, led the way with a team - high 35 minutes, posting 28 points, three assists, and one three - pointer in the process. However, the Hornets' line of the night went to Bismack Biyombo, who tallied 12 points, 15 boards, and five blocks for his second consecutive double - double. In their upcoming contest Saturday, the Hornets are slated to take on the Indiana Pacers.

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The Bulls (12 - 7) knocked off the Hornets (4 - 15) 102 - 95 Wednesday night in Charlotte. The Hornets dropped their tenth consecutive game and allowed at least 100 points for the fifth straight contest. They were paced by 23 points, five rebounds and four assists from Kemba Walker, who converted 7 - of - 18 field goal attempts. Lance Stephenson contributed 20 points and eight rebounds, while Al Jefferson added 13 points and seven boards. All five Charlotte starters scored in double figures, but the Hornets shot just 40 percent from the field as a team. The Bulls, who rebounded from a double - overtime loss at the hands of the Mavericks on Tuesday, shot 46 percent from the field and made 12 - of - 28 three - point attempts. Pau Gasol led the way with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Joakim Noah added 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler each had 15 points, and Nikola Mitotic contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. Chicago out - rebounded the Hornets 49 - 42 but turned the ball over 11 times, compared to Charlotte’s five. Up next, the Bulls take on the Warriors on Saturday. The Hornets play host to the Knicks on Friday night.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (28 - 27) defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors (48 - 5) 137 - 105 on Friday night at Moda Center. The trouncing started right away as Portland scored 42 points in the first quarter and then outscored the Warriros 69 - 43 in the second half to hand Golden State its worst loss since February 2013. Damian Lillard was on another level, perhaps aiming to prove something after not being selected as an All-Star. Lillard scored a career - high 51 points on 18 - of - 28 shooting, including 9 - of - 12 from three - point range. He added seven assists and six steals in 31 minutes. Lillard tied for the fourth most points in a game in franchise history, while setting a franchise record for three - pointers made. The Blazers extended their win streak to four games, improving to 13 - 3 in their last 16 games. They also snapped the Warriors' 11 - game winning streak. C.J. McCollum finished with 21 points (9 - 18 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt), seven assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 32 minutes, while Mason Plumlee chipped in 12 points, five rebounds and five assists, in 20 minutes. As a team the Blazers shot a blazing 54 percent from the field and 57 percent from long range. Stephen Curry was no slouch in the loss, tallying 31 points (12 - 23 FG, 7 - 13 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and two steals, in 26 minutes. Klay Thompson also did his usual thing as he contributed 23 points but it was not enough to match the heat of the Blazers. Draymond Green accumulated stats across the board with 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, but other than this "big three," the Warriors lacked significant contribution from the rest of the squad. They also gave up 20 turnovers as they were shocked back to reality after the break. The Warriors will visit the Clippers in L.A. on Saturday, for the second of a back - to - back. It will be a challenge for them to bounce back from this loss on the second night of a back - to - back on the road. The Trail Blazers will host the Jazz on Sunday, as Portland will look to solidify its place in the top eight, while Utah looks to break in.

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The Denver Nuggets (22 - 39) won their second - straight game Wednesday with a 100 - 85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (13 - 47) 100 - 85 at the Target Center. It appeared as though Denver had hit rock bottom earlier in the week with its sixth straight loss since the All-Star break, which resulted in coach Brian Shaw being relieved of his duties. The Nuggets have responded with two wins in two nights after holding the Bucks and Timberwolves under 100 and 90 points respectively. Kenneth Faried was big for Denver, putting up 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Nuggets won the season - series against the Timberwolves 3 - 1. Denver managed to record a 15 - point victory despite an unusual performance from one of its best players. Ty Lawson, who averages 16 points - per - game, went scoreless on 0 - of - 9 shooting, but still nearly managed a double - double after adding nine assists and seven rebounds. Denver will travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Friday. Minnesota has been playing better than its record would suggest of late, but still could n't finish with a victory Wednesday. Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Martin returned to action Wednesday, but made little impact. Pekovic had six points in 15 minutes and Kevin Martin was 3 - for - 15 from the floor on the way to scoring nine points. The Timberwolves will return to action Saturday against Portland.

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Up-tempo and high - powered offense was the story in Denver on Thursday night, as multiple Nuggets posted eye - catching stat lines. Sophomore center Nikola Jokic dominated the game, scoring 17 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 11 assists in his fifth triple - double of the season. Wing Will Barton, meanwhile, scored a career - high 35 points including seven three - pointers to lead Denver in scoring. Gary Harris scored an additional 20 points including three three - pointers, while big man Mason Plumlee had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Nuggets posted stats reminiscent of their high - tempo offenses of the late 80s and early 90s. Denver had 31 assists and just 10 turnovers, while shooting 53 percent from the field. The Nuggets hit 15 three - pointers on the night as well.

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The Phoenix Suns (26 - 18) took down the Portland Trail Blazers (31 - 12) 118 - 113 on Wednesday. Phoenix has now won eight of their last 10, including wins in four consecutive games. The three - pronged point guard attack of Eric Bledsoe, Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas continues to get it done for the Suns. Those three combined for 76 points on 29 - of - 53 from the field Wednesday. 33 of those points were put in by Bledsoe, who also grabbed 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Isaiah Thomas had 27 off the bench, hitting three three - pointers and dishing out four assists. The Suns still hold a three - game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder for the eighth - best Western Conference record. The Trail Blazers struggled for much of the game against the Suns. They made it a game late, but Bledsoe sank four free - throws in the final 10 seconds to end the Blazers' hopes of a comeback victory. Portland was short - handed with LaMarcus Aldridge out with a thumb injury suffered in their 98 - 94 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Similiar to last year when Aldridge was out, Dorell Wright stepped into the starting lineup. Wright played 35 minutes and had 15 points, five assists and two steals. Damian Lillard played a game - high 41 minutes for Portland. Lillard and shooting guard Wesley Matthews each scored 22 points. Nicholas Batum was the man for the Blazers, though, putting up a personal season - high 27 points to go with 10 rebounds, five assists and one block. The Trail Blazers have now dropped four of their last five games. The Trail Blazers will take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday, and the Suns will face the Houston Rockets on Friday.

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The Indiana Pacers (9 - 19) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 - 21) 100 - 96 on Sunday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Despite a fierce comeback by the Timberwolves, who out - scored the Pacers 58 - 48 in the second half, the Pacers were able to hold them off and steal the victory on the road. The Timberwolves secured the rebounding advantage in this game, as they out - rebounded the Pacers 43 - 36, but the Pacers were able to use their superior shooting and pull out the victory. CJ Miles made the biggest impact for the Pacers. He came off the bench to shoot 10 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score 28 points, while also chipping in six rebounds. It was two points off a season high for Miles, who pushed his season average to 11 points on the year. Roy Hibbert finished with 15 points (6 - 11 FG, 3 - 4 FT) and eight rebounds. After failing to score on Saturday, Hibbert had somewhat of a bounce back game and scored at least 15 points for the first time in three weeks. He's averaging only 11 points and seven rebounds on the year. The other Pacer starter to reach double figures was David West, who went 6 - for - 9 to score 14 points in 28 minutes. Both Luis Scola and Donald Sloan posted 10 points off the bench. Mo Williams and Shabazz Muhammad did most of the dirty work for the Timberwolves. Williams went 10 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 24 points, while also handing out 10 assists. It was his fifth double - double of the season. Muhammad has now combined to score 96 points in his last four games, as he's become a central piece to the Timberwolves offense with all of the injuries. He's now averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds on the season. Chase Budinger had a solid day off the bench, as he shot 6 - for - 10 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 13 points. The only other Timberwolve to reach double figures in points was Gorgui Dieng, who scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds. The Pacers' next game will be at home against the New orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, while the Timberwolves will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

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The Houston Rockets (26 - 11) cruised during Saturday's 97 - 82 victory against the Utah Jazz (13 - 25). Houston entered the contest with a previously - unknown quandary, but Dwight Howard brushed aside a minor knee injury to earn a game - high 37 minutes. While his double - double streak ended at four outings, he still managed to tally eight points, eight rebounds, one block, and one assist. The bulk of the offense came from a familiar source, James Harden, who recorded his 15th 30 - point game of the season to uphold his status as the NBA's leading scorer. By drilling four of the Rockets' 13 three - pointers, he's now hit multiple treys in five consecutive contests - - and 28 of 37 games this season - - en route to 27 points per outing. Even Donatas Motiejunas got in on the act, knocking down one trey, but more important was his third double - double of 2014 - 15 (14 points, 10 boards, and three steals in 36 minutes). On Monday, the Rockets return to the East Coast to take on the Brooklyn Nets, with an eye on extending their winning streak to four games. After Wednesday's impressive win in Chicago, the Jazz have suffered back - to - back defeats, and the primary culprit has been a combined 47 turnovers, including 27 on Saturday. On a positive note, the frontcourt welcomed back Enes Kanter following a four - game absence due to a sprained ankle, and the big man responded with 16 points, six rebounds, and one steal in only 21 minutes. The presence of Kanter did n't push Rudy Gobert back to the bench (yet). However, the Frenchman upheld his workload from Kanter's stay on the sideline, racking up four points, five boards, three assists, three blocks, and one steal in 35 minutes. By the final horn, the Jazz had shot merely 41 percent from the field, but no one contributed to the mark more than Gordon Hayward, who put up an ordinary nine points on 2 - for - 10 shooting. Upon returning to Utah, the Jazz will attempt to press the reset button in their next outing, Tuesday versus the Golden State Warriors.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (42 - 36) left the Chicago Bulls (39 - 39) barely clinging to their playoff dreams, beating them 108 - 92 on Tuesday. Memphis is left jockeying with Portland for the fifth seed in the West, holding just a single - game lead after Tuesday's win. Injuries to star center Marc Gasol and point guard Mario Chalmers have left the team, once slated as a Western Conference contender, decimated and struggling to close out the season. Veteran Zach Randolph took matters into his own hands on Tuesday, however, going for 27 points and 10 rebounds en route to the big win. All-Defense team guard Tony Allen, meanwhile, showed off his lockdown skills on the perimter by stealing the ball four times. The team forced 20 turnovers as a whole in what was a solid defensive outing. The Bulls, meanwhile, look as though they may miss the playoffs for the first time since 2007 - 8. With four games remaining, including matchups against the Heat and Cavaliers, and a 3 game deficit to overcome, the Bulls may find themselves on the outside of the postseason looking in. Tuesday's double - digit beatdown did not instill confidence for the squad, as turnovers and free - throw shooting both looked weak in Memphis. Hitting just 68 percent of shots from the line, the Bulls struggled mightily at the charity stripe. All-Star Jimmy Butler was reduced to a non - factor by veteran defensive specialist Tony Allen. Butler scored just five points on the night. The Bulls face a make - or - break matchup on Thursday in Miami. Memphis, meanwhile, will travel to take on Dallas on Friday.

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The Utah Jazz saw excellent top - down play en route to a big win on Monday over the LA Clippers. All-Star forward Gordon Hayward led the team with 27 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting, including 4 - of - 5 from beyond the arc. Point guard George Hill, meanwhile, stuffed the stat sheet, contributing 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and a steal. Center Rudy Gobert had 11 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting as well as 10 rebounds and a block. As a team, Utah shot over 52 percent and made 14 three - pointers, including 11 - of - 12 in the second half. LA saw big play from superstar Chris Paul but fell relatively flat otherwise. Paul led the team with a whopping 33 points on 11 - of - 21 shooting along with seven assists. However, it was a sub - par night for All-Star Blake Griffin. Griffin had just eight points on 3 - of - 8 shooting.

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DeAndre Jordan and J.J. Reddick became the focal point to finally break the six game losing streak the Los Angeles Clippers have undergone after an onslaught of injuries had started to derail their season. With Chris Paul and Blake Griffin both on the sideline, Jordan and Reddick provided big games in different ways. Jordan grabbed 20 rebounds, alongside nine points and three blocks, but his dominance on the glass kept multiple Clippers possession alive, noted by his seven offensive boards. Reddick, on the other hand, had the hot hand shooting, as he finished with 22 points, which led a Los Angeles team that only used four bench players. The former Duke product shot 9 - of - 14 from the field, which included 3 - of - 5 from behind the arc across 34 minutes of action. Jamal Crawford continues to see increased minutes off the bench, and contributed 18 points in 31 minutes in the win.

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DeMarcus Cousins' struggles in Tuesday's game against the Rockets were, in general terms, uncharacteristic of the All-Star center. However, when looking at Cousins' history following a huge performance, it ends up not being too out of character. Cousins followed up Monday's monster 46 - point, 15 - rebound performance with a bit of a dud, as he shot just 5 - of - 16 (31 percent) from the field en route to scoring just 16 points. Going back as far as last season, in his last five games where he scored at least 40 points, Cousins followed up with a poor shooting performance the next game. Cousins never shot over 38 percent from the field in any of those five followups and shot as low as 19 percent in one of the outings. Overall, in those five games coming off a 40 - point performance, Cousins shot just 30 - of - 98 (31 percent) from the field.

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The visiting New York Knicks defeated the host Sacramento Kings on Friday, 103 - 100. Star forward Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks (13 - 10) with 33 points, including 12 - of - 14 from the free - throw line. The game was a turnaround for the veteran star, as he posted only eight points in New York's blowout loss to the Cavaliers earlier in the week. Sophomore star Kristaps Porzingis, meanwhile, managed 17 points despite hitting just 6 - of - 19 from the field. Porzingis also recorded 10 rebounds on the night. New York held a massive 54 - 39 advantage in rebounding overall. 11 of those boards came from bench big man Kyle O'Quinn, who also had eight points and five assists. Sacramento (8 - 14) saw a team - high 28 points and 12 rebounds from All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins also dished out six assists, seemingly playing every role for Sacramento in the loss. The team struggled from the field, hitting just 40 percent of its shots and going only 7 - of - 28 from three - point range. The Kings also struggled on the boards, as no one other than Cousins recorded more than five rebounds. The Knicks will visit the Lakers on Saturday, while the Kings will host the Lakers on Sunday.

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The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Pelicans on the glass in Sunday's win, holding a 49 - 37 edge in the rebounding column. Veteran big man Pau Gasol led the team with 14 rebounds. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored a team - high 22 points while pulling down an additional seven boards. Long-time San Antonio veteran Manu Ginobili added another 17 in just 17 minutes off the bench. The former Sixth Man of the Year had three three - pointers. The team ended with 11 threes on 50 percent shooting and shot 48 percent overall. The Pelicans, meanwhile, saw massive struggles on the glass, due in part to an off night from star Anthony Davis. Davis scored only 12 points and had just four rebounds in the game. Center Alexis Ajinca, meanwhile, scored a team - high 16 and had eight rebounds.

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The Charlotte Hornets (16 - 13) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (16 - 16) 98 - 92 on Saturday night This was a tight game throughout, but the Hornets ended up prevailing in the final quarter winning it 24 - 18. Both teams struggled from the field, as they barely shot over 40 percent a piece. The biggest differential was the free - throw shooting, as Memphis went just 11 - for - 21 while Charlotte went 28 - for - 32. This snapped a three - game losing streak for Charlotte and this was the first time Al Jefferson played in about a month. Memphis got one of their best games of the season out of Zach Randolph, but the rest of the team didn’t play well enough. Randolph, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley all scored in between 18 and 19 points, but no other player scored more than eight points. Conley was the best player for Memphis on this night, as he tallied 19 points, seven assists four rebounds and three steals in the loss. Randolph tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds in his best game off the bench this season. Memphis will have a much better chance at a win when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday in their next game. The Hornets have been struggling a bit as of late, but free - throw shooting got them a victory here. Nicolas Batum and Kemba Walker both flirted with triple - doubles and carried the Hornets to a win. Batum accumulated 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in the win. Walker had a team - high 22 points and also pitched in six rebounds and eight assists. They also got 17 minutes from Al Jefferson who fouled out in a rusty performance. Charlotte has a good chance to start a winning - streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in their next scheduled game.

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The Blazers' defense has been the worst in the NBA over recent weeks, as they are allowing 116 points a game across their last seven contests. The offense was what really let them down here, as they shot under 40 percent from the field and from three - point range. In addition to that, the Pelicans combined for 21 blocks and steals, while the Blazers had just three. Damian Lillard did score 27 points, but he went just 8 - of - 24 from the field. He has now failed to make more than eight shots in any of his last four games, while taking at least 17 shots in all those appearances (29 - of - 81). Anthony Davis was a monster in this game, as he accumulated 38 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and four blocks in the win. Jrue Holiday made his first appearance of the season, totaling 21 points and seven assists in 23 minutes off the bench.

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The Miami Heat defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 106 - 73, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs Sunday at American Airlines Arena. A close series ended in a manner that was anything but, as Miami walloped Charlotte 29 - 18 in the first quarter and only continued the onslaught from there. Though the Heat remain without superstar forward Chris Bosh, the veteran team played some of its best basketball of the season in Sunday's blowout. Point guard Goran Dragic found his stride, scoring a game - high 25 points on impressive 11 - for - 17 shooting. Defensive Player of the Year second - runner - up Hassan Whiteside, meanwhile, showcased his impressive block timing by swatting five shots. It was an all - out dismantling on Sunday, with the Heat out - rebounding their opponents 58 - 36 and shooting 48 percent to Charlotte's dismal 32. Charlotte, meanwhile, picked the worst possible time to go cold, finishing the series in an underwhelming fashion. Rookie Frank Kaminsky epitomized Charlotte's struggle on the court, going just 3 - for - 15 from the floor. The team's star, Kemba Walker, fared no better, shooting just 3 - for - 16 and tallying just nine points while turning the ball over three times. Despite the loss, the series marked Charlotte's first playoff win as a franchise in over a decade and a marked improvement over its lottery finish in 2014 - 15. The Heat will face the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference semifinals, which begin Tuesday.

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While much of the attention has been on Giannis Antetokounmpo for his breakout season, fellow young star Jabari Parker has quietly been having a breakout season of his own, and his 27 - point performance on Wednesday night was his fourth such game of the season. But while his scoring numbers have been high, his shooting percentages have not. Wednesday, the former Duke standout shot just 11 - of - 23 from the field (48 percent) and it was his third straight game shooting under 50 percent from the field and has failed to reach the mark in eight of his last 10 games overall. Meanwhile, despite Antetokounmpo's poor 36 percent shooting night on Wednesday, he's actually been playing more efficient than ever. Before Wednesday night, he posted six straight games with shooting percentages above 50 percent from the field - - three of which were above 60 percent - - and he is shooting 51 percent overall this season.

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The Suns (9 - 5) knocked off the Pacers (5 - 8) 106 - 83 in Indianapolis on Saturday. Phoenix, which shot 45 percent from the floor, got 13 points from Markieff Morris and 11 from Goran Dragic. Eric Bledsoe struggled from the field, adding just nine points on 2 - of - 10 shooting. Gerald Green led all scorers with 23 points off the bench, while Isaiah Thomas chipped in 16. The Suns out - rebounded Indiana 51 - 47 and shot 12 - of - 31 from beyond the arc. The Pacers, whose two - game winning streak was snapped, shot a paltry 37 percent from the floor while turning it over 14 times. Only three players scored in double - figures, led by 14 points from Rodney Stuckey in 20 minutes off the bench. Ian Mahinmi had a 12 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, and Solomon Hill added 13 points. Luis Scola scored just one point but had 10 rebounds in 27 minutes. Starting center Roy Hibbert departed in the first quarter after suffering a sprained left ankle and did not return. The Suns have now won four straight games, each victory coming against an Eastern Conference foe. They’ll conclude their six - game road swing in Toronto on Monday. Indiana, meanwhile, heads to Dallas to face the 10 - 3 Mavericks, also on Monday.

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The Atlanta Hawks (14 - 6) defeated the Indiana Pacers (7 - 14) 108 - 92 on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hawks got out quick and took it to the Pacers early, out - scoring them 60 - 43 in the first half. They demonstrated superior shooting, as they finished at 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from the three - point line compared to the Pacers, who shot 44 percent from the floor and only 33 percent from beyond the arc. The Hawks were led by the duo of Jeff Teague and Al Horford in this one. Horford had a team - high of 25 points (9 - 18 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT), while also grabbing eight rebounds. The 25 points were a season - high for Horford, who has struggled lately and has failed to reach the 20 - point mark in his last six games. Teague had 21 points of his own and went 8 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line, as he had his shot dialed in all night. He also chipped in three steals, which was the third time he's done that in the last four games. Kyle Korver had a solid game as well, going 4 - for - 7 from the floor and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 13 points, while adding four assists. The only starter for the Pacers to reach double figures in points was Rodney Stuckey. He scored 15 points (6 - 11 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT) and recorded three assists in just over 27 minutes of playing time. With most of the starters struggling, the bench played a significant role in this one and scored 50 out of the 92 total points. C.J. Miles had the biggest contribution and went 5 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from beyond the arc to score 15 points. Considering he's averaging only 7 points on the year, it was a nice surprise for the Pacers. The other bench contribution came from Luis Scola, who came one rebound shy of a double - double and finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. The Hawks' next game will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, while the Pacers will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday as well.

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The Washington Wizards (24 - 11) scored more points than the New York Knicks (5 - 33), 101 - 91. The Knicks recorded their franchise - record and league - leading 13th straight loss to maintain a stranglehold on last place in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks were without the services of Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Andrea Bargnani due to injury. They used their 21st unique starting lineup. At one point during the contest, the Knicks' lineup contained four players from their summer league roster. Jose Calderon kept his free - throw streak alive, converting his lone attempt for a perfect 21 - of - 21 mark. Langston Galloway made his season debut on the strength of a 10 - day contract and contributed seven points (2 - 8 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes. Paul Pierce rested his second game all season, and Otto Porter started in his absence. Nene Hilario picked up his second technical foul of the season and led the team with 20 points (8 - 13 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 4 - 6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes. Rasual Butler knocked in two three - pointers to increase his yearly accuracy to 49 percent from downtown, and Bradley Beal chipped in four three - pointers. The Knicks travel back home Thursday to take on the Houston Rockets for their fourth game in five nights. The Wizards host the Chicago Bulls on Friday.

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In a battle between two struggling teams, it took some free basketball to decide the result. There were 11 ties and 19 lead changes in this overtime thriller, with neither team leading by more than 14 points. Toronto were able to prevail despite leading for under 20 minutes and never having more than a five - point lead. Their presence in the paint was key, as the Raptors dominated the defensive rebounding and the scoring in the paint. Jrue Holiday carried the load for New Orleans, as he tallied 30 points, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Anthony Davis went just 4 - of - 18 from the field, but still finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Kyle Lowry stepped up in DeMar DeRozan's absence to lead the team with 33 points, four rebounds and 10 assists. Jonas Valanciunas was second on the team, totaling 20 points and 12 rebounds. Norman Powell started for DeRozan to accumulate 18 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.

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The Atlanta Hawks (34 - 8) held off the Detroit Pistons (16 - 26) to notch their 13th consecutive victory on Monday by a score of 93 - 82. This game got off to a rough start as the two teams combined for just 28 points in the first quarter. With star point guard Jeff Teague struggling, it was Mike Scott who became the latest unsung hero for the Hawks. Scott scored 20 points in 21 minutes off the bench. The Pistons' Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond combined for 38 rebounds but that was n't enough to overcome the team's 35 percent shooting performance from the field. Atlanta has now won all three meetings against Detroit this year. Detroit entered Monday's contest as winners of four of its last five, but fell short against arguably the best team in the league right now. Greg Monroe recorded a career - high 20 rebounds and was a force on the offensive glass, helping the Pistons pull down 20 offensive rebounds as a team. The Pistons will return home Wednesday to take on the Magic. Atlanta now has a five - game lead in the Eastern Conference after recording its league - leading 34th win of the season. Jeff Teague turned in one of his worst offensive performances of the season, shooting just 4 - for - 15 from the field, including 0 - for - 5 from three point range. Despite Teague's shooting woes, the Hawks got solid performances from Paul Millsap, Al Horford, and Kyle Korver to help secure the win. On the injury front, reserve point guard Dennis Schroder played 18 minutes Monday after not playing Saturday against Chicago. The Hawks play their next six games at home with their next contest coming Wednesday against the Pacers.

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics on Thursday night at TD Garden, 104 - 92, to win Eastern Conference first - round playoff series, 4 - 2. After a sluggish first half, the Hawks owned a 41 - 33 lead, but they opened up in the third quarter. Atlanta poured in 39 points in the frame and opened its lead to 21 points. The Celtics made a late run but were unable to cut it any closer than 11 points in the final quarter. The Hawks won with their balanced attack, as they did all season, with six players scoring between 11 and 17 points. Paul Millsap scored 17 points (4 - 10 FG, 9 - 11 FT) to lead the Hawks and added eight rebounds. Kyle Korver grabbed a team - high nine rebounds and had a perfect shooting night (4 - 4 FG, 2 - 2 3PT, 4 - 4 FT) to power a 14 - point performance. Kent Bazemore (6 - 13 FG) and Al Horford (7 - 10 FG) added 15 points apiece. The Hawks shot 51 percent from the field and were able to score consistently despite grabbing just three offensive rebounds. Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points (9 - 24 FG, 6 - 7 FT) to lead all scorers and notched a double - double with 10 assists. Jae Crowder added 15 points (5 - 15 FG) and six rebounds before fouling out. Jonas Jerebko and Marcus Smart were the only other Celtics to reach double figures with 13 points apiece. The Celtics shot a brutal 36 percent of the field and made just 7 - 32 (22 percent) from three - point line. Boston's advantages on the glass (20 percent offensive rebound rate against 8 percent for Atlanta) and in turnovers (12 against 18 for Atlanta) were n't enough to overcome the poor shooting. The Hawks will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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