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{ "sportsett_basketball_test": { "values": [ "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls , 127 - 108 , at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Sixers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Joel Embiid led the way with 30 points , 12 rebounds , three assists , four blocks and one steal , in 32 minutes . Robert Covington followed up with 20 points , five rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Dario Saric recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 10 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures for the Philadelphia 76ers , but it was n't enough play . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , five rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Bobby Portis followed up with 20 points and 11 rebounds . Antonio finished with 15 points , five rebounds and two assists . The Bulls return to action on Saturday in a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 2 - 1 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 1 - 2 ) 116 - 115 on Saturday . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Magic 33 - 20 in the fourth quarter . Joel Embiid led the team with 32 points and 10 rebounds . J.J. Redick scored a career - high 31 points off the bench . It was a revenge game , but it was n't the best performance of the season . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday . The Sixers had to play this game without their recent struggles , but they simply could n't overcome that . Evan Fournier was the player of the game though , as he scored a game - high 31 points . Aaron Gordon recorded a double - double , as he totaled 20 points and 12 rebounds . Philly 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 3 - 3 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 3 - 4 ) 105 - 103 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the worst team prevailed . Both teams shot below 40 percent from the field and 25 percent from three - point range . Joel Embiid led the way with a game - high 27 points and 15 rebounds in 37 minutes . Robert Covington put up a double - double of his own , scoring 18 points and pulling down 10 rebounds . J.J. Redick scored 15 points on 4 - of - 12 shooting . It was a nice all - around effort for both teams , as only two players scored in double figures , with the team 's bench combined to go just 5 - of - 30 from three - point range . As a team , Charlotte shot a poor 38 percent from the field and committed a team - high nine turnovers . Kemba Walker led the team with 37 points on 11 - of - 31 shooting . As a team , Charlotte shot a respectable 48 percent from the field . Charlotte , meanwhile , saw strong play from their bench players . The Sixers will host the Heat on Monday , while the Hornets will host Miami on Tuesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 4 - 3 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 2 - 4 ) 113 - 92 on Monday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Sixers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 32 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went just 37 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers were also able to force the Hawks into 18 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Ben Simmons led the team , going 8 - for - 11 from the field and 5 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 35 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . It was a season - high for him , as he did n't have much of an impact . J.J. Redick had a strong showing as well , scoring 14 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and grabbing eight rebounds in 25 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , but it was n't all good for the guard . Coming off the bench , Landry Payton added 13 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 24 minutes . The Hawks had all five starters reach double figures in points . Kent Bazemore led the team with 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 5 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 36 points over his last two outings . Coming off the bench , Trailing up 11 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt ) and eight assists in 29 minutes . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line . The Hawks ' next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday , while the Hawks will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Tuesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 122 - 113 , at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough to overcome . The bench was key for the Clippers , as they outscored the Clippers bench 52 - 38 . Joel Embiid led the team in scoring , as he totaled 41 points , 13 rebounds and four blocks . T.J. Redick finished second on the team , totaling 18 points and four assists . Ben Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points , three rebounds and 11 assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday . The Sixers ( 5 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five games . Lou Williams led the team in scoring , dropping 26 points off the bench . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , as he scored 25 points and grabbed eight boards of his own . Boban Marjanovic recorded a double - double off the bench , dropping 15 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Sixers is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 6 - 4 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 4 - 4 ) 109 - 99 on Saturday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pistons by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Philadelphia shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Pistons 44 . Detroit came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Joel Embiid led the team with 39 points and 17 rebounds . T.J. Redick finished second on the team with 16 points and four assists . On deck for Detroit is a matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday . Philadelphia has been playing better recently , but this was a great team effort . Blake Griffin was the player of the game , as he accumulated 38 points , 13 rebounds and six assists . The bench was huge as well , as they outscored the Sixers bench , 52 - 32 .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 8 - 5 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 6 - 6 ) 133 - 132 on Friday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hornets by 15 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Philadelphia shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded 33 assists to just four turnovers , while Charlotte committed only four turnovers to their four assists . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 59 boards to the Hornets 49 . The Sixers ( 6 - 6 ) had a tough task here against one of the worst teams in the NBA and they showed why on Friday . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring , as he tallied 30 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . Ben Simmons also played well , as he totaled 22 points , nine rebounds and 13 assists . Dario Saric amassed 18 points and nine rebounds . T.J. Redick totaled 17 points and four assists . On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday . The Sixers ( 8 - 5 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he accumulated 42 points , 18 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . The bench was huge off the bench , as they got some great performances off the bench from Mark.J . Philadelphia 's next game will be on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 113 - 107 at Wells Fargo Center on Friday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't quite pull away . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Sixers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Sixers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Jazz 39 . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 20 percent from the field and recorded 25 assists on 41 made baskets . Utah came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , three rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Joel Embiid was the only other starter in double figures , tallying 23 points , seven rebounds , two steals and three blocks . T.J. Redick totaled 16 points , two rebounds and one assist . Ben Simmons led the bench with 10 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Philadelphia is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday . The Sixers ( 10 - 7 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to play well . They also got 31 points from three - point range , as they went just 1 - of - 11 from three - point range . Rudy Gobert was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 12 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . Joe Ingles led the bench with 14 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . Philadelphia 's next game will be on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 12 - 7 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 3 - 13 ) 119 - 114 on Monday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Sixers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Philadelphia was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Suns 31 . Phoenix came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Devin Booker led the team with 37 points and eight assists . T.J. Warren was second on the team , as he tallied 21 points , four rebounds and four assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough to overcome . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday . The Sixers ( 12 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he totaled 33 points and 17 rebounds . Ben Simmons also played well , as he amassed 19 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Mike Muscala also had a nice game off the bench , accruing 19 points and five rebounds . Philadelphia 's next game will be on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 13 - 7 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 10 - 8 ) 121 - 120 on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 38 - 23 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Pelicans into 15 turnovers , while committing only 15 of their own . Joel Embiid led the way , going 11 - for - 23 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding 19 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points and 15 rebounds . Ben Simmons also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 22 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for him . Jimmy Butler had a strong showing , scoring 13 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . The only other Sixer to reach double figures in points was Landry Payton , who scored 15 points ( 4 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 20 minutes . Despite taking the loss , Jrue Holiday did everything he could to keep the Pelicans in this game . He went 11 - for - 24 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while adding 10 assists and four rebounds as well . Anthony Davis notched a double - double , finishing with 12 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , 16 rebounds , six assists , five steals and five blocked shots , as he was a big part of that . Julius Randle posted a double - double with 22 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Nikola Mirotic added 13 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 13 rebounds . The 76ers ' next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday , while the Pelicans will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Friday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 121 - 112 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday . The recent form of these teams would indicate an easy Philadelphia win , but that was n't the case on Friday . The Cavs had to play this game without point guard Rajon Rondo , but they did n't play . Cleveland shot 51 percent from the field , while holding Philadelphia to 40 percent from the field . Joel Embiid led the team in scoring , as he totaled 24 points and 12 rebounds . T.J. Redick finished second on the team with 23 points . Ben Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 22 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the 76ers is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday . The Sixers ( 13 - 8 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Rodney Hood was the player of the game , as he led the team with 25 points and four rebounds . Tristan Thompson was second on the team , as he totaled 18 points and 13 rebounds . The only other player in double figures was Cick , as he totaled 20 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks , 117 - 91 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday . The Sixers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Sixers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Philadelphia was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Knicks 41 . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 12 - of - 29 from long distance in the win . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he totaled 26 points , 14 rebounds and seven assists . T.J. Redick finished second on the team , totaling 24 points , two rebounds and two assists . Ben Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the 76ers is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Friday . The Sixers ( 15 - 8 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Mario Hezonja led the team in scoring , as he dropped 17 points , five rebounds and five steals . Enes Kanter led the team in scoring , as he dropped 17 points and six rebounds on 6 - of - 9 from the field . The only other starter in double figures was Dam, as well , as he provided 16 points , four rebounds and three steals . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 16 - 8 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 8 - 14 ) 123 - 98 on Friday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled , as they both shot below 40 percent from the field . Joel Embiid led the way with 16 points and 15 rebounds in 22 minutes . The Sixers are now 5 - 1 in their last 10 games . Bradley Beal led the team with 19 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting . Philadelphia shot an impressive 52 percent from the field as a team . The Sixers will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday . Philadelphia has now won four of their last five games . John Wall returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a hip injury . Austin Rivers scored a career - high 15 points off the bench . The Wizards will host the Nets on Saturday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 103 - 95 , at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Philadelphia actually held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes , but could n't quite hold off the Grizzlies in the second half . Philadelphia actually led for the majority of the game , but they outscored the Grizzlies 27 - 19 in the final 12 minutes . The key for Philadelphia was the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Grizzlies 35 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big win . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 21 points , two rebounds and five assists . Ben Simmons was second on the team , providing 19 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Joel Embiid totaled 15 points and 14 rebounds . J.J. Redick led the bench with 24 points and three rebounds . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday . The Sixers ( 17 - 8 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Marc Gasol was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points , four rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Jarreled in scoring , as he scored 17 points off the bench . JaMychal Green was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 14 points , seven rebounds and four steals . Philadelphia will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons , 116 - 102 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pistons 38 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The key for Philadelphia was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Pistons 46 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pistons 46 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pistons 46 . Detroit came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he totaled 24 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Ben Simmons was second on the team , totaling 18 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Furkan z was huge off the bench , providing 18 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the 76ers is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday . The Sixers ( 19 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Luke ard was the player of the game though , as he amassed 28 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Andre Drummond finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , 17 rebounds and three blocks . Reggie Jackson was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 15 points and seven assists . On deck for the Sixers is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 127 - 124 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday . The Nets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Sixers by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Joel Embiid led the team in scoring , as he tallied 33 points , 17 rebounds and six assists . Ben Simmons was second on the team , with 22 points , eight rebounds , seven assists , four steals and two blocks . Furkan z was huge off the bench , providing 18 points , three rebounds , six assists and three steals . On deck for the 76ers is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday . The 76ers ( 19 - 10 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Spencer Dinwiddie was the player of the game , as he led the team with 39 points , two rebounds and five assists . Allen Crabbe was second on the team , providing 20 points , five rebounds and two steals . Ed Davis was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided seven points and 10 rebounds . Philadelphia 's next game will be on Friday against the Indiana Pacers .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 113 - 101 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Sixers by 18 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Sixers made a run in the fourth quarter to pull out the win . In fact , they outscored the Sixers by 18 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Sixers made a run in the fourth quarter to pull out the win . In fact , they outscored the Sixers by 18 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Sixers made a run in the fourth quarter to pull out the win . The Pacers actually won the rebounding battle , 49 - 49 , and outscored the Sixers in the paint 50 - 36 . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the 76ers 49 . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't Joel Embiid was the player of the game though , tallying 40 points , 21 rebounds and three assists . T.J. Redick finished second on the team , finishing with 22 points and three assists . Ben Simmons got a rare start and totaled 18 points , nine rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday . The Sixers ( 19 - 11 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Thaddeus Young was the player of the game , as he led the team with 26 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . Victor Oladipo tallied 14 points , nine assists and three steals . Domantas Sabonis collected 14 points , 16 rebounds and two assists . Cory Joseph led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks , 131 - 109 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this overtime thriller . In fact , they outscored the Knicks by 14 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Philadelphia shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded 31 assists on 47 made baskets . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Knicks 35 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with 27 points , three rebounds and five assists . Kevin Durant was second on the team , with 21 points and six rebounds . Enes Kanter was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , six rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday . The 76ers ( 21 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he totaled 24 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Jimmy Butler amassed 20 points , four rebounds , four assists and three steals . Ben Simmons recorded a triple - double , totaling 13 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . J.J. Redick led the bench with 14 points , two rebounds and four assists . Philadelphia will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 22 - 12 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 25 - 10 ) 126 - 101 on Saturday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Sixers led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was key for the Sixers , as they went 55 percent from the field , while holding the Raptors to just 42 percent from the field . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 41 . Joel Embiid led the team with 27 points and 11 rebounds . Ben Simmons also played well , as he totaled 26 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists . T.J. Redick finished with 22 points and five assists . Furkan z was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 16 points , four rebounds and three steals . On deck for the 76ers is a road matchup with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday . The Sixers ( 22 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he accumulated 12 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points . Kyle Lowry tallied 20 points , six rebounds and five assists . Philadelphia will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 26 - 14 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 18 - 21 ) 106 - 100 on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers also forced the Mavericks into 15 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Joel Embiid led the team , going 7 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds . J.J. Redick also played a factor in the win . He finished with 20 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , while also adding two rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for him , but it was good to see him get things turned around . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons posted a triple - double , finishing with 20 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 FT ) , 13 rebounds and 11 assists . It was his second triple - double of the season . Coming just shy of a double - double , Joncontributed 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , nine rebounds and two blocked shots . The Mavericks were led by Wesley Matthews , who scored 18 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) in only 24 minutes . Ryan Anderson had 15 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and three assists as well . The Mavericks just did n't have the offensive fire power to keep up with their bench . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . The Mavericks had six players reach double figures in points . Wesley Matthews led the team with 18 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) and two rebounds . The Mavericks ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 27 - 14 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 16 - 25 ) 132 - 115 on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Sixers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 32 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Wizards into 16 turnovers , while committing only 16 of their own . They were led by Landry Payton , who went 8 - for - 15 from the field and 8 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points . Joel Embiid was a big factor in the win , scoring 20 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and grabbing 10 rebounds in just 23 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons chipped in with 17 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and nine assists . Coming off the bench , Furkan z added 16 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and four assists . The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal , who went 11 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points . Jeff Green was the only other starter in double figures with 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) in 27 minutes . The Wizards just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Sam Dekker went 4 - for - 9 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from beyond the arc to score 14 points . The Sixers ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday , while the Wizards will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 13 - 29 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 27 - 16 ) 123 - 121 on Friday . Atlanta is on a three - game win streak , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Hawks were also able to force the Sixers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 15 of their own , which may have been the difference in this game . Kevin Durant led the team with 29 points and five three - pointers . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he tallied 25 points and nine rebounds . Dewayne Dedmon was a huge spark off the bench , as he totaled 19 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Hawks is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday . The Sixers had to play this game without Derrick Rose and it clearly hampered them here . Jimmy Butler carried the load , as he accumulated 30 points , five assists , four rebounds and three steals in the loss . Ben Simmons recorded a triple - double off the bench , as he accumulated 23 points , 10 rebounds and 15 assists . The Sixers will look to bounce back on Sunday against the New York Knicks in their next game .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 29 - 16 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 21 - 23 ) 49 - 107 on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Sixers came out hot in this game , out - scoring the 76ers 40 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves finished at 38 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Sixers also out - rebounded the Sixers 54 - 34 , even furthering their advantage . Joel Embiid led the way , going 10 - for - 17 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding 13 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 31 points and 13 rebounds . Ben Simmons also had a double - double , as he finished with 20 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) , 11 rebounds and nine assists . It was his second straight impressive game , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jimmy Butler had a strong showing as well , posting 19 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , four assists and two steals . Coming off the bench , J.J. Redick added 15 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists . The only other Sixer to reach double figures in points was Landry Payton , who finished with 12 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt ) and four assists . Despite the loss , the Timberwolves saw all five of their starters score in double figures . Derrick Rose led the team in scoring with 15 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four assists . It was a new season - high in points for him , as he was able to shoot 9 - for - 19 from the field and 8 - for - 19 from the three - point line over the last two games , so it was good to see him get things turned around . Karl-Anthony Towns had a solid showing as well with 13 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and three rebounds . The Timberwolves ' next game will be at home against the Cleveland Spurs on Friday , while the Timberwolves will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 27 - 18 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 30 - 17 ) 117 - 115 on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Sixers 33 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Thunder also forced the Sixers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Paul George led the team in scoring with 31 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 11 - 11 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds , five assists and three steals . Russell Westbrook also did his part . He went 8 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and six assists . He 's now recorded double - digit rebounds in three of his last four games , as he continues to put up some solid numbers in each of his last three games . Steven Adams chipped in with 16 points ( 8 - 13 FG ) , nine rebounds and three assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Terards , who came off the bench for 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) in 29 minutes . The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid , who went 11 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding eight rebounds and six assists . The six assists were a season - high for Embiid , while the eight assists were a season - high for Embiid . Ben Simmons also had a solid all - around game . He went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score 20 points , to go along with 14 rebounds and nine assists . He 's had a nice stretch of games , combining for 36 points and 19 rebounds over that span . Jimmy Butler was the only other starter in double figures with 18 points . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Monday , while the Sixers will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Monday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 31 - 17 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 26 - 20 ) 121 - 93 on Monday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 40 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers also forced the Rockets into 12 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Joel Embiid led the team , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 14 - for - 17 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding 14 rebounds , three blocked shots and two steals . It was his second straight double - double , as he 's really stepped up lately . Landry was also a big factor in the win , finishing with 18 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and one rebound . It was a nice surprise for the Sixers , as he 's averaging only nine points per game on the season . J.J. Redick had a strong showing as well with 16 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and two steals . James Harden led the way , going 12 - for - 26 from the field and 6 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding six rebounds and two blocked shots . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Gerald Green chipped in with 18 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and two assists as well . The Rockets just did n't get much help from their bench . Kenneth Faried reached double figures as well with 13 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds . The Sixers ' next game will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday , while the Rockets will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 32 - 17 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 27 - 22 ) 122 - 120 on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 35 - 35 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . Joel Embiid led the way , going 13 - for - 28 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 19 rebounds and a blocked shot . It was his second straight game with at least 10 rebounds , so it was good to see him get things turned around . Ben Simmons also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 21 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 15 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 assists over his last two games . J.J. Redick had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 16 from the field and 6 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding three rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Landry Payton added 14 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and three steals . The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan , who scored a game - high of 26 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , while also adding nine rebounds and two steals in 37 minutes . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 38 points and 14 rebounds over that span . He 's now averaging 9 points and 6 rebounds on the season . Rudy Gay also had a solid all - around game . He went 7 - for - 11 from the field to score 17 points , while also adding four rebounds and two steals . Coming off the bench , Patty Mills added 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) in 23 minutes . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 39 - 16 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 34 - 20 ) 119 - 107 on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Raptors got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 40 - 28 in the first quarter . The Raptors were led by Kawhi Leonard , who scored 24 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 16 - 17 FT ) to go with seven rebounds , three assists and three steals . Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double , with 20 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and three assists , in 27 minutes . Kyle Lowry tallied 20 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , six assists and two steals , in 35 minutes . Pascal Siakam contributed 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and two assists , in 30 minutes . Greg Monroe chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds , in 17 minutes off the bench . The Raptors will continue their road trip in Atlanta on Thursday . The 76ers will host the Nuggets on Friday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 35 - 20 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 37 - 18 ) 117 - 110 on Friday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Nikola Jokic led the team with 27 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Jamal Murray played well off the bench , as he tallied 23 points , five rebounds and six assists . The Nuggets will look to bounce back on Monday when they host the Miami Heat . This was one of their best games of the season , as the Sixers had to play this game extremely shorthanded . J.J. Redick led the team in scoring , as he dropped 34 points on 11 - of - 15 shooting . Jimmy Butler was n't far behind , tallying 22 points , seven rebounds , five assists and three steals . Joel Embiid also played well , as he amassed 15 points , 12 rebounds and four blocks . On deck for the Sixers is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 36 - 20 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 28 - 28 ) 143 - 120 on Sunday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 48 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers also forced the Lakers into 16 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Joel Embiid led all scorers , going 12 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and three assists . It was his second straight impressive performance , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Tobias Harris was also a big factor in the win , as he finished with 22 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and six assists . He 's now pushed his season averages to 17 points , 9 rebounds and 5 assists on the season . J.J. Redick had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding five assists . He 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . Jimmy Butler added 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds as well . Coming off the bench for 39 points ( 14 - 21 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and three rebounds in 31 minutes . JaVale McGee was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 21 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . LeBron James added 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and nine assists as well . Coming off the bench , Brandon Ingram added 19 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 7 - 7 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes . The 76ers ' next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday , while the Lakers will travel to Atlanta to play the Hawks on Tuesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 36 - 21 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 36 - 21 ) 112 - 109 on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 28 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Celtics also out - rebounded the Sixers 47 - 41 , even furthering their advantage . Gordon Hayward led the way , going 8 - for - 11 from the field and 6 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding four rebounds and three assists . Al Horford was also a big factor in the win , finishing with 23 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds , five assists and four steals . He 's had a strong stretch of four games , combining to go 11 - for - 25 from the three - point line over his last two games . Coming close to a double - double , 20 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes . Coming off the bench , Getting the start at point guard , Getting to the free - throw line was a season - high for him . The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid , who went 9 - for - 22 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , to go along with 14 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 24 points and 15 rebounds . Jimmy Butler had a strong showing as well with 22 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) and nine rebounds . J.J. Redick was able to contribute 16 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and three rebounds . Coming off the bench , Tobias Harris chipped in with 10 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Celtics ' next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday , while the Sixers will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 38 - 21 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 26 - 31 ) 106 - 102 on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 29 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 42 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Heat into 19 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Tobias Harris led the team , going 8 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and a blocked shot . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 24 points and 10 rebounds . Ben Simmons also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 21 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 3 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high for Simmons , who 's now averaging 15 points and 5 rebounds on the season . Jimmy Butler added 18 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , six rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Boban Marjanovic added 19 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 7 - 10 FT ) and 12 rebounds in 27 minutes . Dwyane Wade did everything he could to keep the Heat in this game . He went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 0 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding six assists and four rebounds . He 's now posted double - digit points in each of his last five games , despite averaging only 10 points on the season . Dion Waiters was the only other starter in double figures with 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Heat just did n't get much help from their bench . Josh Richardson had 13 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt ) and five assists as well . The 76ers ' next game will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday , while the Heat will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 36 - 23 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 38 - 22 ) 130 - 115 on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Trail Blazers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 32 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Trail Blazers shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the 76ers 33 . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a huge favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Jusuf Nurkic led the way , going 9 - for - 13 from the field and 6 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds . Damian Lillard also played a factor in the win , as he finished with 17 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , six rebounds and eight assists . McCollum finished with 15 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons had a very impressive performance . He went 11 - for - 17 from the field to score 29 points , while also adding seven rebounds and 10 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 assists . Jimmy Butler was n't too far behind , scoring 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , while adding two assists and two blocked shots . It was a nice surprise for the Sixers , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Mike Scott had 15 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday , while the Sixers will travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 44 - 19 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 40 - 23 ) 120 - 117 on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Sixers 32 - 32 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Warriors also out - rebounded the 76ers 46 - 39 , but they were also able to force the Warriors into 21 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Kevin Durant led the way , going 11 - for - 24 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 34 points , while also adding five rebounds and five assists . Stephen Curry was n't far behind , scoring 28 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 5 - 15 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and four steals . DeMarcus Cousins also reached double figures in points with 25 ( 9 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 10 FT ) and eight rebounds . Draymond Green also chipped in with six points ( 2 - 4 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds and 10 assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Damion , who finished with 12 points ( 4 - 6 3Pt ) in 25 minutes . The Sixers were led by Ben Simmons , who went 10 - for - 15 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 25 points , to go along with 15 rebounds and 11 assists . It was his second straight game with 20 or more points . Mike Scott also had a strong showing . He went 7 - for - 15 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 22 points in 32 minutes . Jimmy Butler was the other starter in double figures , as he finished with 21 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) and nine rebounds . Coming off the bench , Tobias Harris finished with 20 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 3 - 11 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Warriors ' next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday , while the Sixers will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 41 - 23 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 30 - 36 ) 114 - 106 on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Magic came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Magic 39 - 34 right away in the first quarter and never looked back , out - scoring the Magic 39 - 18 in the first quarter . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 44 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Magic into 12 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . J.J. Redick led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding five rebounds in 30 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Tobias Harris was also a big factor in the win , scoring 21 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with 12 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons added 16 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) , 13 rebounds and eight assists as well . Jimmy Butler added 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four assists . The Magic were led by Evan Fournier , who went 9 - for - 21 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding two assists in 34 minutes . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 44 points and 14 rebounds over that span . Aaron Gordon went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 24 points , while also adding nine rebounds and three assists . Coming off a double - double , he finished with 16 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) and five rebounds in 32 minutes . Coming off the bench , Nikola Vucevic notched a double - double with 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 12 rebounds . The Sixers ' next game will be on the road against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday , while the Magic will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 42 - 25 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 42 - 25 ) 106 - 89 on Sunday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Sixers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 26 - 11 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid , who shot 11 - for - 21 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and two steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 28 points and 12 rebounds . Tobias Harris also had a strong showing , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and four assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 36 points and 10 rebounds over his last two games . Jimmy Butler had 12 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 6 - 6 FT ) and four assists in 31 minutes . The Sixers had six players reach double figures in points . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds , two assists and two steals . Darren Collison had 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 7 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes . Coming off the bench , Doug McDermott went 4 - for - 6 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 10 points in 14 minutes . The 76ers ' next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday , while the Pacers will be at home against the New York Knicks on Tuesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 43 - 25 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 17 - 51 ) 106 - 99 on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Sixers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 35 - 12 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Sixers also out - rebounded the 76ers 60 - 37 , even furthering their advantage . Ben Simmons led the team , going 10 - for - 16 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score 26 points , to go along with 10 rebounds and eight assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Joel Embiid also had a strong showing , recording 17 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 19 rebounds , five assists and four blocked shots . It was a season - high in rebounds for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming off the bench , J.J. Redick added 17 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , three rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes . He 's had a strong stretch of three games , combining for 36 points over his last two games . James Ennis added 12 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) and seven rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , ColliMiddleton had a game - high of 26 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) in 35 minutes . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was CJ , who finished with 18 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and two steals . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was AnJ , who added 12 . The Sixers ' next game will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Friday , while the Cavaliers will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Thursday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 44 - 25 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 33 - 35 ) 123 - 114 on Friday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't quite pull away in the second half . It was a wire - to - wire win for the 76ers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 22 points , to go along with six rebounds and seven assists . Joel Embiid put up a double - double with 21 points and 17 rebounds . J.J. Redick scored 19 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting . The Kings will host the Chicago Bulls on Sunday . The Kings ( 33 - 35 ) have now won four of their last five games . Continuing to start the season , the best start of his career , with forward Deoing rookie Dexing a career - high 16 points and six assists in 28 minutes . Harrison Barnes scored a team - high 16 points . The Kings will host the Bulls on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 47 - 25 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 43 - 29 ) 118 - 115 on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 39 - 30 in the first quarter . Joel Embiid led all scorers with 37 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 20 - 21 FT ) , to go along with 22 rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block , in 41 minutes . Jimmy Butler tallied 22 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists , in 37 minutes . Tobias Harris chipped in with 21 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and three assists , in 36 minutes . J.J. Redick chipped in 17 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , three assists and one rebound , in 31 minutes . The Sixers had six players score in double digits . The Celtics had six players score in double figures . Kyrie Irving led the way with 36 points ( 12 - 29 FG , 3 - 13 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) , along with nine rebounds , four assists and one blocked shot , in 35 minutes . Al Horford finished with 22 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds , five assists and one steal , in 34 minutes . Terry Rozier came off the bench to score 20 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , along with six rebounds and one assist , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Celtics will have a few days off before taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday . The Celtics will be in Charlotte on Saturday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 48 - 27 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 38 - 38 ) 123 - 110 on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The 76ers came out on fire in this one , out - scoring the 76ers 38 - 23 right away in the first quarter . Joel Embiid led the way with a game - high 39 points ( 12 - 20 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 12 - 16 FT ) , 13 rebounds , six assists , three steals and one blocked shot , in 28 minutes . J.J. Redick had 18 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . Ben Simmons was the only other starter in double figures with 16 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) , along with eight assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 29 minutes . The Sixers had seven players score in double figures . Joe Harris led the way with 22 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with three rebounds , in 31 minutes . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tallied a double - double with 19 points and 10 rebounds , along with two assists and one steal , in 26 minutes . Caris LeVert chipped in 18 points and four rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . D'Angelo Russell had 13 points ( 6 - 19 FG ) , eight assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 27 minutes . The Nets will host the Celtics on Saturday . The Sixers will play the Timberwolves on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 59 - 20 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 49 - 30 ) 128 - 122 on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Bucks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 30 - 26 in the first quarter . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with a game - high 45 points ( 13 - 22 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 16 - 21 FT ) , 13 rebounds , six assists and five blocked shots . Khris Middleton had 22 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , four assists and two steals , in 25 minutes . George Hill chipped in with 20 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists , in 32 minutes . The Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range . The 76ers are now tied for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference . Joel Embiid led the way with 34 points ( 12 - 31 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , 13 rebounds , 13 assists , three blocks and two steals , in 36 minutes . J.J. Redick chipped in 29 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with three assists , two rebounds , one steal and one blocked shot , in 29 minutes . Mike Scott also chipped in 22 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 6 - 8 3Pt ) , three rebounds and one assist , in 35 minutes off the bench . Next the 76ers will host the Bulls on Saturday . The 76ers will play in Chicago on Saturday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 51 - 31 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 22 - 60 ) 125 - 109 on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . The Sixers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 32 - 20 in the first quarter . The Sixers were led by rookie Jonathon Simmons , who scored 20 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) to go with seven rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes . T.J. McConnell chipped in 18 points ( 9 - 10 FG ) , six assists and two rebounds , in 23 minutes . The 76ers had six players score in double figures . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard ZSmith had 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five assists and four rebounds in 31 minutes . The Sixers had six players score in double figures . They were led by 20 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , with six rebounds and four assists , in 28 minutes . Ryan Anderson had 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds , six assists and one steal in 29 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in scoring was rookie point guard Timothé , who came off the bench to score 14 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) to go with four rebounds and two assists . The 76ers will play the Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference , while the Bulls will be slotted in no of their next game .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 20 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 1 - 1 ) 118 - 101 on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Pacers 41 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Pacers 41 . The Pacers ( 1 - 1 ) had a tough task here against one of the best teams in the league , but they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win this game . Victor Oladipo led the team with 25 points and five rebounds . Domantas Sabonis played well off the bench , as he totaled 12 points and 13 rebounds . Doug McDermott was a nice spark off the bench , as he scored 14 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday . The Bucks ( 20 ) had to play this game without Kobe Bryant and it really hurt them . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 26 points , 15 rebounds and five assists . Khris Middleton also played well , accumulating 23 points , four rebounds and four assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 12 points , six rebounds , seven assists , two steals and two blocks . On deck for the Bucks is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 30 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 1 - 3 ) 124 - 113 on Monday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with a game - high 31 points and 15 rebounds . Khris Middleton scored a season - high 30 points on 11 - of - 14 shooting . Eric Bledsoe stuffed the stat sheet , recording 16 points , 13 assists and four rebounds in 31 minutes . Rookie Donotts rookie Donotts rookie Donotue rookie Donuggish rookie was the only other player to score in double figures . The Knicks , meanwhile , saw strong play from their starters . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with 24 points on 10 - of - 23 shooting . Trey Burke followed up with 19 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 22 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double digits for the Knicks was Dam, who finished with 14 points , eight rebounds and two steals , in 31 minutes .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 4 - 0 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 2 - 3 ) 123 - 108 on Wednesday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Bucks jumping out to a 34 - 22 lead after one quarter . Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his second triple - double of the season with 32 points , 18 rebounds and 10 assists . Khris Middleton , meanwhile , scored 25 points to go with four rebounds and four assists . It was a career night for both teams , as only two players scored in double figures . As a team , the Sixers shot 48 percent from the field and 46 percent from beyond the arc . Joel Embiid led the team with 30 points and 19 rebounds to his tally . It was a season - high in points for the first time in five games , with forward Mark<TEAM> scoring a team - high five points in 27 minutes . Ben Simmons added another triple - double off the bench with 14 points , 13 rebounds and 11 assists .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic , 113 - 91 , at Barclay 's Forum on Saturday . Milwaukee was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 35 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . In fact , the Bucks outscored the Magic , 35 - 17 in the third quarter and held the Magic to just 17 points in the second half . The Magic actually won the rebounding battle , 57 - 41 , and outscored them in the paint , 52 - 34 . Orlando also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Magic 41 . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in scoring , tallying 21 points and seven rebounds . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , totaling 18 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Ersan Ilyasova flirted with a triple - double , accumulating two points , 10 rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Magic is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday . The Magic ( 2 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regresly 2 - 1 . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , as he provided 16 points and nine rebounds . The bench was huge off the bench , as they combined to shoot 49 percent from the field .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors , 124 - 109 , at Barclay 's Forum on Monday . The Bucks ( 40 ) came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 28 boards to the Raptors ' 10 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 38 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Raptors ' 51 . The Bucks ( 6 - 1 ) had a tough task here against one of the best teams in the league , but they did n't play enough offense . Kyle Lowry was the only other starter in double figures , as he tallied nine points , six rebounds and 15 assists . Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring , as he dropped 22 points , eight rebounds and four steals . On deck for Toronto is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . The Bucks ( 7 - 0 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Ersan Ilyasova led the team in scoring , tallying 19 points , 10 rebounds and two assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 17 points and eight assists of his own . Khris Middleton accrued 14 points , four rebounds , eight assists and two steals . The bench was a nice spark off the bench , as they combined to go 8 - of - 35 from three - point range . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Thursday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 8 - 1 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 6 - 4 ) 144 - 109 on Sunday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Kings 44 . The Bucks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Kings to just 42 percent on their end . Milwaukee ( 6 - 4 ) continues to struggle on the road this season , as they have now lost four of their last five games . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 26 points , 15 rebounds and 11 assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 17 points and six rebounds . The only other player in double figures was Buddy Hield , who scored 19 points off the bench . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , who totaled 15 points , six rebounds and six assists . Sacramento will look to bounce back on Wednesday , when they host the Toronto Raptors . The Bucks ( 8 - 1 ) have now won nine of their last 11 , as they continue to regress . Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , who collected 26 points , 15 rebounds and 11 assists en route to a triple - double . Justin Jackson led the team in scoring , dropping 22 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting off the bench . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 116 - 113 , at Barclay 's Forum on Wednesday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Grizzlies was their rebounding , as they snatched down 34 boards to the Bucks 44 . The Grizzlies also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Bucks 44 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 31 points , nine rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , providing 25 points , five rebounds and three assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 15 points , six rebounds , seven assists and two steals . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday . The Bucks ( 10 - 4 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to regress . Marc Gasol was the star , as he led the team with 29 points , five rebounds and two assists . Mike Conley collected 26 points , two rebounds and four assists of his own . Shelvin Mack was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , six rebounds and five assists . Garrett Temple got the start for Temple and totaled 11 points , five rebounds and two assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 123 - 104 , at Barclay 's Forum on Friday . Milwaukee was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Bulls 36 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 55 - 36 . Milwaukee also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Bulls 36 . The Bulls ( 11 - 12 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Jabari Parker was the player of the game , as he tallied 21 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Justin Holiday was second on the team , providing 20 points , three rebounds , four assists and three steals . Antonio was the only starter in double figures , as they scored 18 points a piece . The bench was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 12 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday . The Bulls ( 4 - 12 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Eric Bledsoe was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , four rebounds , six assists and three steals . Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued 23 points , 13 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Brook Lopez totaled 14 points , five rebounds and two blocks . Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 13 points , four rebounds and three assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 12 - 4 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 10 - 7 ) 104 - 98 on Monday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Nuggets 43 . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Nikola Jokic led the team with 20 points , five rebounds and five assists . Jamal Murray had a nice game off the bench , as he tallied 17 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . Gary Harris also contributed 14 points , six assists and two steals . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday . Milwaukee ( 12 - 4 ) has now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 29 points , 12 rebounds , six assists and two steals . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 23 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals . Brook Lopez came off the bench to provide 10 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 13 - 4 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 12 - 6 ) 143 - 100 on Wednesday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Bucks jumping out to a 31 - 20 lead after one quarter . Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game - high 33 points in 30 minutes . Portland has dropped three straight games . Damian Lillard scored 22 points to go with five assists and two blocks in 31 minutes . McCollum scored a team - high 22 points . Portland will have a few days off before they play the Golden State Warriors on Friday . Portland is on a four - game win streak .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 4 - 14 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 13 - 5 ) 116 - 114 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Suns were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Bucks outscored the Bucks , 25 - 24 , in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The Suns were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Suns also out - rebounded the Suns 43 - 40 . Devin Booker led the team with 29 points , four rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . T.J. Warren was second on the team in scoring , dropping 19 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting . On deck for Phoenix is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday . The Bucks ( 13 - 5 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 35 points , while also grabbing 10 rebounds . Malcolm Brogdon was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 22 points , three rebounds and four assists . Khris Middleton finished with 15 points , six rebounds and four assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 14 - 5 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 9 - 10 ) 135 - 129 on Saturday . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Spurs 39 . The Bucks also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 34 points , 18 rebounds and eight assists . Malcolm Brogdon was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 23 points , three rebounds and three assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 20 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday . The Bucks ( 14 - 5 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 34 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Bryn Forbes scored a career - high 18 points off the bench . Dante Cunningham had a nice game off the bench , as he amassed five points and 10 rebounds . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 116 - 113 , at Barclay 's Forum on Wednesday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Bulls 45 . The Bucks also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 44 percent on their end . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Bulls 45 . The Bulls also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Chicago to just 44 percent . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 36 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists . Malcolm Brogdon was second on the team , totaling 24 points , five rebounds and six assists . Khris Middleton finished with 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . Brook Lopez came off the bench to provide 12 points , five rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday . The Bucks ( 15 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Jabari Parker led the team in scoring , dropping 24 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Ryan o tallied 22 points , five rebounds , four assists and five steals . Robin Lopez totaled 17 points , five rebounds and two assists . Justin Holiday accrued eight points , six rebounds and four assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons , 115 - 92 , at Barclay 's v on Wednesday . The Bucks ( 16 - 7 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with only a road win over the Pistons ( 13 - 9 ) on Wednesday , while the Pistons have now won four of their last five games . The Bucks came into this game on a six - game losing streak and have now won four of their last five games . The Bucks led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter , but the Pistons battled back to make it a two - point game heading into the final period . The Pistons came out of the locker room in the second half , where they out - scored the Pistons 31 - 19 in the final period . Eric Bledsoe led the way with 27 points , four assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 26 minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo followed up with 15 points , seven rebounds and five assists , in 26 minutes . Malcolm Brogdon chipped in 14 points and six rebounds , in 21 minutes off the bench . Rookie Donotts rookie Donovit was a nice spark off the bench for the night , with DonJ zo scoring double digits off the bench . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who finished with 31 points , seven rebounds and four assists , in 30 minutes . Reggie Jackson followed up with 15 points , seven rebounds and five assists , in 24 minutes . Andre Drummond finished with 10 points and eight rebounds , in 30 minutes .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 105 - 95 , at Barclay 's Forum on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for Golden State , as they held the Bucks to just 19 points in the second half . Golden State shot 48 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks finished at 37 percent from the field and just 18 percent from deep . The Warriors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Bucks 54 . The Warriors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 43 . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 20 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 11 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Andre Iguodala was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Bucks ( 16 - 8 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in scoring , tallying 22 points , 15 rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks . Malcolm Brogdon finished second on the team , totaling 15 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 14 points , four assists and four steals . Khris Middleton totaled 10 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 108 - 92 , at Flay 's v on Monday . The Bucks ( 18 - 8 ) came in to Monday 's contest with a strong road win , but came into the game looking like a top - scoring team in the Eastern Conference . The Bucks led by as many as 20 points in the first quarter , but the Cavaliers battled back to make it a two - point game by halftime . Milwaukee came out strong in the third quarter , where they out - scored the Cavaliers 57 - 43 , allowing them to steal a victory on the road . It was a battle between two teams going forward , but it was n't enough . Cleveland shot just 40 percent from the field , while the Cavaliers went 10 - of - 37 . Eric Bledsoe led the team with 20 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . Malcolm Brogdon was second on the team , with 18 points , five rebounds and five assists . Khris Middleton totaled 16 points , seven rebounds and three assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough to overcome . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday . The Cavaliers ( 6 - 21 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Larry Nance was the player of the game , as he led the team with 16 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals off the bench . The only other starter in double figures was Jarlegy , as they double - doubled in the defeat . Colliton was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 15 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 123 - 115 , at Barclay 's v on Wednesday . The Bucks ( 21 - 9 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest on a high note , winning the third quarter by a score of 28 - 24 . The Pelicans came out strong in the second half , where they out - scored the Pelicans 57 - 50 in the second half to make their way back into the game . The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , who tallied 25 points , eight rebounds , eight assists , two steals and a block . Jrue Holiday followed with 25 points , 12 assists , five rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Darius Miller followed with 20 points , two rebounds , two assists and a steal . Jahlil Okafor contributed 17 points , three rebounds and two blocks . The Pelicans remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers on Friday night . Antetokounmpo added eight rebounds , eight assists , two steals and a block . Malcolm Brogdon followed with 16 points , seven rebounds , four assists and two steals . Khris Middleton totaled 14 points , five rebounds , five assists and two steals . Wilson Chandler provided nine points , 10 rebounds and one block . Tony Snell led the bench with 13 points , two rebounds , two assists and a steal . Brook Lopez was a distant second off the bench with 10 points , one rebound , one assist , one steal and one block . The Bucks remain in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Central Division . They head to Boston to take on the Celtics on Friday night .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks , 112 - 96 , at Barclay 's v on Thursday . The Bucks ( 24 - 10 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only eight wins on the season , but Milwaukee was able to pull away in the second half to hold off the Knicks ( 9 - 27 ) by a score of 34 - 19 in the final period . It was a season - high in points for the first time this season , as the team was led by a pair of standout efforts from their starting five . New York was held to just 37 percent from the field and three - point range , respectively . Luke et led the visitors with 23 points , five assists , three rebounds and one block . Noah Vonleh followed with a 15 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and three blocks . Emmanuel Mudiay followed with 13 points , six assists , three rebounds and one block . Kevin Durant led the bench with 12 points , six rebounds and one steal . Alexpected for the starting five , the starting five combined for only nine points , two rebounds and one steal . Antetokounmpo led the way with 31 points , 14 rebounds , eight assists , four blocks and one steal . Khris Middleton tallied 25 points , six rebounds and five assists . Brook Lopez totaled 17 points , three rebounds , one assist and one block . Wilson Chandler totaled 10 points , 14 rebounds , one assist and two blocks . Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 15 points , three rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Bucks head back home to face off with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 25 - 10 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 17 - 21 ) 129 - 115 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Bucks were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 39 boards to the Nets 28 . Brooklyn actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Nets by 20 points in the paint . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 31 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Khris Middleton finished second on the team with 29 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Brook Lopez finished with 24 points and two rebounds of his own . Malcolm Brogdon came off the bench to provide 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Nets is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday . The Bucks ( 25 - 10 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Shabazz Napier was the player of the game , as he led the team with 32 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Kenneth Faried recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 10 rebounds . DeMarre Carroll totaled 18 points , five rebounds and four assists . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 26 - 10 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 16 - 19 ) 121 - 98 on Tuesday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Brook Lopez scored a game - high 25 points in 30 minutes off the bench . Khris Middleton scored a game - high 22 points in 29 minutes . Eric Bledsoe stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points , four rebounds , and six assists . The Pistons shot 12 - of - 36 from the free - throw line . Detroit has now dropped two straight and five of its last seven games . Blake Griffin led the team with 29 points and nine rebounds . Reggie Jackson put up a solid 19 points in 22 minutes off the bench . The Pistons will go on the road to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 27 - 10 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 11 - 27 ) 144 - 112 on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Hawks 31 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . DeAndre' Bembry led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting off the bench . No player on the team had more than 10 points , as they combined to go 12 - of - 34 from the field . The Hawks will look to bounce - back when they host the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Hawks had lost four - straight coming into this game , so it was a much needed win . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 16 points , eight rebounds and 10 assists in the win . Khris Middleton led the team with 19 points , while also snatching down three steals . Ersan Ilyasova also played well , as he amassed 10 points and 11 rebounds . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 29 - 12 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 27 - 11 ) 123 - 116 on Saturday . Toronto has won four of their last five games , and they continue to ride their two - game losing streak with the win . The Raptors have now won four of their last five games . Kawhi Leonard led the way with a game - high 30 points in 38 minutes . Serge Ibaka had a great all - around game , recording 25 points on 11 - of - 17 shooting , nine rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes . Fred VanVleet led all bench scorers with 21 points , to go along with eight assists and five rebounds , in 35 minutes . The Raptors will host the Pacers on Sunday . The Bucks , meanwhile , shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from beyond the arc . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 43 points and 18 rebounds . Malcolm Brogdon had a solid game off the bench , putting up 15 points and five assists . The Bucks will host the Utah Jazz on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 28 - 11 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 20 - 21 ) 114 - 102 on Monday at the FanForum Arena in Milwaukee . The Bucks got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Jazz 32 - 34 in the first quarter . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went 44 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Bucks also out - rebounded the Jazz 46 - 46 , even furthering their advantage . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way , going 13 - for - 30 from the field and 0 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds . Malcolm Brogdon also had a strong showing , finishing with 21 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes . He 's now pushed his season averages to 18 points , 5 rebounds and 5 assists on the year . Brook Lopez had a strong showing , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Thon Maker chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and five rebounds . Continuing his hot streak , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Notching a double - double , Rudy Gobert finished with 14 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 6 - 10 FT ) and 15 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 14 points and 15 rebounds . The Jazz received a big boost from their bench , as they were led by the bench with 26 points apiece . Jae Crowder was the only other starter in double figures , finishing with 12 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and five rebounds . Derrick Favors chipped in with 12 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and three blocked shots . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday , while the Jazz will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 31 - 12 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 21 - 21 ) 124 - 86 on Tuesday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Heat 43 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Heat 43 . The Bucks also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Miami to just 37 percent . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 12 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists en route to a triple - double . Eric Bledsoe led the team in scoring , dropping 17 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday . The Bucks ( 31 - 12 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Hassan Whiteside was the player of the game though , as he totaled 19 points and eight rebounds . Justise Winslow led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points , five rebounds and five assists . Milwaukee will look to keep this momentum going against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 34 - 12 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 20 - 26 ) 116 - 106 on Monday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Mavericks 48 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Lone starter was the player of the game , as Lebron čić recorded a triple - double with 18 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the defeat . The only other player to score more than 10 points was the return of backup forward JaJ . Dallas will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Clippers . The Bucks got some great performances from their starters . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 31 points , 15 rebounds and five assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 21 points , four rebounds and five assists . Brook Lopez recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Bucks is a matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 35 - 12 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 23 - 25 ) 108 - 99 on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hornets 32 - 12 in the first quarter , while the Hornets held the Hornets to just 12 points in the fourth quarter . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Hornets 53 . The Bucks also shot 48 percent from the field , while holding Charlotte to just 44 percent . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 34 points , 14 rebounds , three assists , three steals and three blocks in the win . Malcolm Brogdon was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points and five rebounds . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 18 points , four rebounds and three assists . On deck for Charlotte is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday . The Bucks ( 35 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 10 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Nicolas Batum led the team in scoring , dropping 19 points , six rebounds and three assists . Jeremy Lamb also played well off the bench , as he provided 16 points and four rebounds . On deck for the Bucks is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 40 - 13 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 22 - 32 ) 1overtime at the F- 129 - 129 in Milwaukee on Wednesday . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 43 points ( 17 - 21 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 11 FT ) , along with six rebounds , four assists and three steals , in 31 minutes . Eric Bledsoe tallied a double - double with 22 points and 11 assists , along with six rebounds and two steals , in 26 minutes . Malcolm Brogdon chipped in 18 points , five assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 27 minutes off the bench . Khris Middleton chipped in 16 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting , in 26 minutes . The Bucks had seven players score in double digits . Bradley Beal led the way with 30 points ( 12 - 22 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block , in 39 minutes . Thomas finished with 26 points on 12 - 19 shooting , 14 rebounds , four assists and two blocks , in 31 minutes . Jeff Green chipped in 22 points , in 37 minutes off the bench . Tomáš the only other player to score double digits in the scoring column , Tomáš Satoranský finished with 16 points , 10 assists and seven rebounds , in 37 minutes . The Wizards will host the Cavaliers on Friday . The Bucks will play in Dallas on Friday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 24 - 32 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 41 - 14 ) 103 - 83 on Saturday . Orlando is on a two - game win streak , but the Magic did n't play their best basketball of the season . In fact , they outscored the Bucks 39 - 15 in the fourth quarter . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Bucks 51 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to Milwaukee 's 51 . Eric Bledsoe led the team with 19 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . Malcolm Brogdon was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 14 points , four rebounds and two assists . Khris Middleton recorded a double - double , amassing 11 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Orlando is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday . The Bucks ( 41 - 14 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . All five starters scored in double - figures , with all five starters scoring in double - figures . Isaiah Thomas was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued nine points , three rebounds and seven assists . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , accruing 15 points , 17 rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 44 - 14 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 37 - 22 ) 98 - 97 on Thursday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Celtics ' 40 . Boston actually led for the majority of the game , but could n't quite pull away . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 30 points , 13 rebounds and six assists . Al Horford was n't far behind , accumulating 21 points , 17 rebounds , five assists , two steals and three blocks in the defeat . The only other player to score more than 10 points was the return of backup forward JaJ . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday . The Bucks ( 44 - 14 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Khris Middleton was the player of the game , as he accumulated 15 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . Malcolm Brogdon also played well , as he amassed 15 points , six rebounds and four assists . Brook Lopez came off the bench to provide 10 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 45 - 14 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 28 - 31 ) 140 - 128 in overtime on Saturday . Milwaukee has been dominant at home this season and this 140 - point win may be just what the doctor ordered . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Timberwolves 41 . Minnesota also dominated the boards , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Timberwolves 41 . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Derrick Rose led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 23 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Andrew Wiggins also played well , as he tallied 18 points , nine rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Timberwolves is a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday . The Bucks have been playing better lately and they showed some great resiliency here . Khris Middleton led the team with 28 points , while also snatching down seven rebounds . Giannis Antetokounmpo was n't far behind , as he accumulated 27 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Brook Lopez also played well , as he scored 19 of his own . Up next for the Bucks is a matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 49 - 16 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 42 - 24 ) 117 - 98 on Thursday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 29 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . Khris Middleton scored a season - high 27 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting . It was n't the prettiest game of the season , as the team shot a combined 50 percent from the field as a unit . On deck for Indiana is a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday . Indiana ( 42 - 24 ) has now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Myles Turner led the team with 22 points and 17 rebounds . Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team with 17 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Pacers is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 50 - 16 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 30 - 36 ) 131 - 114 on Saturday . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Hornets 35 . Charlotte also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to Charlotte 's 27 . Charlotte came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kemba Walker carried the load , as he tallied 25 points , three rebounds and four assists . Nicolas Batum accumulated 14 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Miles recorded 15 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday . The Bucks ( 50 - 16 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 26 points , 13 rebounds and six assists . Brook Lopez had one of his best games of the season , totaling 25 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two steals . Nikola Mirotic was the only other starter in double figures , accruing 18 points , six rebounds and three assists . The Bucks will look to keep rolling on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 45 - 25 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 52 - 18 ) 130 - 125 on Sunday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the 76ers , as they outscored the Bucks 41 to 25 . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 48 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding battle , 54 - 45 . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he totaled 40 points , 15 rebounds and six assists . Jimmy Butler was n't far behind , tallying 27 points , six rebounds , three assists and three steals . J.J. Redick scored 19 of his own . Ben Simmons also played well , accruing eight points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Philadelphia 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets . The Bucks ( 52 - 18 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 52 points , 16 rebounds and seven assists . Khris Middleton finished second on the team with 19 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 12 points , five rebounds , six assists and two steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 53 - 18 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 31 - 40 ) 115 - 101 on Tuesday at the FanForum Arena in Milwaukee . The Bucks got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Lakers 35 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Lakers 42 . Los Angeles came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Lakers 42 . The Lakers were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 16 - for - 19 . Khris Middleton led the team with 30 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . Brook Lopez also played well , as he totaled 28 points , nine rebounds , three assists , three steals and four blocks . Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to provide 23 points and six rebounds . The Lakers will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Brooklyn Nets . The Bucks ( 53 - 18 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Rajon Rondo was spectacular , as he accumulated 13 points , 10 assists and six rebounds in the loss . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the team with 35 points , while also providing three rebounds and two steals . Kyle Korver was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 17 points , five rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Lakers is a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 54 - 19 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 35 - 37 ) 116 - 87 on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 27 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Khris Middleton recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , eight rebounds and 10 assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but Pat Connaughton finished with six points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Saturday . The Bucks ( 54 - 19 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Hassan Whiteside was the player of the game though , as he totaled 14 points , nine rebounds and three blocks in the defeat . Kelly Olynyk was a nice spark off the bench , as he provided 13 points and three rebounds . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 55 - 19 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 55 ) 127 - 105 on Sunday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Cavaliers 45 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Cavaliers 45 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kevin Love was the star , as he tallied 20 points and 19 rebounds in the defeat . Jordan Clarkson also played well , as he totaled 19 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Cavaliers is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday . On deck for the Cavaliers is a matchup with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 26 points , 10 rebounds , seven assists and four blocks . Khris Middleton also played well , as he amassed 17 points , five rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Bucks is a matchup against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 56 - 19 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 47 - 28 ) 108 - 94 on Tuesday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Rockets 46 . Houston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Rockets 46 . Houston has now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to falter . They played this game without point guard Isaiah Thomas , but it was n't enough . James Harden led the team with 23 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 11 rebounds . The Rockets will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host the Denver Nuggets . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for the Rockets and they have now lost four of their last five games . Eric Bledsoe led the team with 23 points , while also dishing out seven assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo also played well , as he accumulated 19 points , 14 rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Bucks is a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 57 - 19 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 45 - 31 ) 128 - 118 on Thursday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Clippers 46 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Clippers 46 . The Clippers were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 17 - for - 24 . The bench was spectacular , as they held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The bench was key for the Clippers , as they held the Clippers to 38 percent from the field and from three - point range . Khris Middleton led the team with 39 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 34 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 15 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Bucks is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday . The Bucks will look to keep up the good form against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 40 - 40 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 59 - 21 ) 133 - 128 on Saturday . The Nets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 rebounds to the Bucks 43 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Eric Bledsoe led the team with 33 points , while also dishing out 11 assists . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , totaling 24 points , four rebounds and three assists . Caris LeVert got a rare start and totaled 24 points and six assists . On deck for the Nets is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday . The Bucks ( 59 - 21 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . D'Angelo Russell was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , 10 assists and two rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was RoJ s , as he accrued 11 points , five rebounds and three assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 60 - 21 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 29 - 52 ) 115 - 107 on Sunday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 61 boards to the Hawks 48 . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 61 - 48 . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 61 boards to the Hawks 48 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Alex Len was the player of the game though , as he tallied 33 points , eight rebounds and four assists . DeAndre' Bembry led the starters with 13 points , eight rebounds and three assists . On deck for Atlanta is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday . On deck for the Bucks is a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . The Bucks have now won four of their last seven games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , nine rebounds , three assists and three blocks in the win . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , five rebounds and three assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 49 - 33 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 60 - 22 ) 127 - 116 on Wednesday . The Thunder came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Oklahoma City was their rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Bucks 43 . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to Milwaukee 's 27 . Dennis Schroeder led the team with 32 points , five rebounds , three assists and four steals . Before fouling out in the final quarter , it was a nice bounce back game for him , as Byron son recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 21 points and 10 rebounds . Wilson Chandler also recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 17 rebounds . On deck for Oklahoma City is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday . The Bucks ( 60 - 22 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Russell Westbrook was the player of the game , as he accumulated 15 points , 11 rebounds and 17 assists . Jerami Grant had one of his best games of the season , as he amassed 28 points and five rebounds . Milwaukee 's next game will be on the road , when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on the road .", "The Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls , 118 - 116 , at United Center on Saturday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls by 26 points in the second and third quarters . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Detroit recording 21 assists to nine turnovers , while the Bulls committed 11 turnovers to just 9 assists . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Bulls 41 . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 49 - 41 . Blake Griffin was the player of the game , as he accumulated 33 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . Reggie Jackson was n't far behind , as he accrued 18 points and six assists . Ish Smith was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , three rebounds and five assists . On deck for Detroit is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . The Bulls ( 0 - 2 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 33 points , three rebounds and three assists . Justin Holiday was second on the team , providing 19 points , six rebounds and two assists off the bench . Bobby Portis was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided six points , 14 rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 112 - 110 , at United Center on Wednesday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bulls , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , accumulating 32 points , four rebounds and five assists . Cameron Payne came off the bench to provide 21 points , five rebounds and four assists . Charlotte 's next game will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls . The Hornets ( 2 - 3 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Kemba Walker carried the load , as he accumulated 23 points , three rebounds and six assists . Cody Zeller amassed 14 points and six rebounds of his own . Nicolas Batum accrued 13 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Chicago Bulls , 49 - 124 , at United Center on Monday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Warriors , as they held Chicago to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive , with Golden State recording 34 assists to just seven turnovers , while Chicago committed just nine turnovers to their nine assists . Klay Thompson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 52 points on 18 - of - 29 from the field . Stephen Curry was n't far behind , as he accumulated 23 points , eight rebounds and five assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't just enough . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated just three points , seven rebounds and 12 assists . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday . The Bulls ( 2 - 5 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , seven rebounds and two assists . The only other starter in double figures was Wthough , as Wling 18 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Jabari Parker went 7 - of - 15 from the field to accrue 15 points , nine rebounds and five assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 6 - 1 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 2 - 6 ) 108 - 107 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 28 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 22 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and nine assists . Paul Millsap added 19 points , six rebounds and three blocks . Gary Harris was the only other player to score in double figures , as he finished with 16 points and five rebounds . Mason Plumlee chipped in 13 points and four rebounds , in 20 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets had seven players score in double figures . Zach LaVine led the way with 28 points on 11 - of - 24 shooting , in 39 minutes . He was the only other starter in double figures for scoring , with 25 points , eight rebounds , five assists , three steals and three blocks , in 37 minutes . Justin Holiday followed up with 15 points , five rebounds and five assists , in 39 minutes . Ryan Anderson struggled shooting , going only 1 - of - 3 from the field . Next up the Bulls will host the Pacers on Friday . The Bulls will host the Pacers on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls , 107 - 105 , at United Center on Friday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Pacers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls 38 - 21 in the first quarter , while the Bulls outscored the Bulls by 26 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Indiana also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 33 boards to the Bulls 43 . The three - point shooting was key for Indiana , as they went 13 - of - 21 from the charity stripe , while Chicago went just 8 - of - 21 . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 42 . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , 14 rebounds and five assists . Myles Turner was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 18 points , three rebounds , three assists and six blocks . Darren Collison provided 14 points , four rebounds and four assists . Tyreke Evans led the bench with 13 points , two rebounds and two assists . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday . The Bulls ( 2 - 7 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . They were led by a strong performance from Antonio , tallying 22 points and three rebounds off the bench . Zach LaVine was second on the team , accruing 20 points , six rebounds and five assists . Jabari Parker accrued 11 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Chicago 's next game will be on Saturday against the Houston Rockets .", "The Houston Rockets ( 3 - 5 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 2 - 8 ) 96 - 88 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Bulls outscored the Bulls 21 - 7 in the fourth quarter . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Bulls 37 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Houston , as they went 13 - of - 19 from the charity stripe , while Chicago went 13 - of - 19 . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 25 points , seven assists and four steals . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 12 rebounds . Chris Paul flirted with a triple - double , accumulating seven points , six rebounds , eight assists and four steals . Isaiah Canaan was a nice spark off the bench , totaling two points and two rebounds . Houston will return to action on Monday in a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers . The Bulls ( 2 - 8 ) have now lost two - straight games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , four rebounds and four assists . The only other starter in double figures was Wthough , as Wic finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds . Jabari Parker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points and three rebounds . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 99 - 98 Saturday at United Center . The Bulls ( 4 - 9 ) came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Cavaliers by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Zach LaVine led the way with 24 points , eight rebounds , five assists and two steals in 40 minutes . Ryan Anderson followed up with 15 points , four rebounds and two assists , in 29 minutes . Jabari Parker chipped in 13 points , five rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . The Bulls had seven players score in double digits and shot a poor 51 percent from the field . Tristan Thompson led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds , in 33 minutes . Rodney Hood followed up with 20 points , in 28 minutes off the bench . Jordan Clarkson chipped in 15 points , five rebounds and four assists , in 24 minutes off the bench . Next the Cavaliers will host the Hornets on Tuesday . The Cavaliers will host the Hornets on Tuesday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 103 - 98 , at United Center on Monday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Bulls by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Dallas also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Bulls 45 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with Dallas recording 18 assists to 16 turnovers , while the Bulls committed 17 turnovers to just 16 assists . Zach LaVine led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points , five rebounds , five assists and four steals . Jabari Parker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points , six rebounds and two assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough to overcome . Ryan Anderson was a nice spark off the bench , providing nine points , five rebounds and six assists . Chicago 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics . The Bulls ( 4 - 10 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , tallying 23 points , five rebounds and four steals . DeAndre Jordan finished with six points and 16 rebounds . J.J. Barea led the bench with 14 points , five rebounds and five assists . Chicago 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls , 122 - 83 , at United Center on Saturday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Bulls to just 12 points in the first half and 64 points in the second half . The shooting was a big difference as well , as Toronto went 14 - of - 22 from the charity stripe , while the Bulls went just 8 - for - 22 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Bulls 34 . Toronto came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by Antonio , who totaled 13 points , three rebounds and one assist . Jabari Parker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals . Dwight Howard was the only other starter in double figures , accumulating seven points , four rebounds , six assists and five steals . Chicago 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns . The Bulls ( 4 - 13 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to get it done . Fred VanVleet led the team in scoring , dropping 18 points , four rebounds and four assists off the bench . Kyle Lowry was n't far behind , accumulating eight points , seven rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Danny Green was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , four rebounds and three assists . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns , 124 - 116 , at United Center on Wednesday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bulls , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bulls , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The second quarter was when the Bulls really turned it on , as they outscored Phoenix 39 to 23 in the fourth . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Bulls recording 28 assists to 17 turnovers , while the Suns committed 17 turnovers to their 28 assists . The Suns also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Phoenix to just 44 percent . Devin Booker was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , two rebounds , six assists and three steals . They also got a nice performance from their bench , as they recorded a double - double in the defeat . T.J. Warren was second on the team , with 21 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Jamal Crawford was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points and four assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday . The Bulls ( 5 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he totaled 29 points and six assists . Jabari Parker was n't far behind , as he totaled 20 points , 13 rebounds and eight assists . Ryan Anderson accumulated 14 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Chicago will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Miami Heat .", "The Miami Heat ( 7 - 11 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 5 - 14 ) 103 - 96 on Friday . The Heat came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Heat , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Bulls 51 . The Heat also shot 48 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 44 percent . Josh Richardson led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 27 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , as he totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds . All five starters scored in double - figures , but it was n't enough to overcome . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday . The Bulls ( 5 - 14 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Justin Holiday was the player of the game though , as he scored a game - high 27 points to go along with 13 rebounds . Zach LaVine also played well , as he amassed 24 points , nine assists and four rebounds . Jabari Parker recorded a double - double , totaling 23 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Chicago Bulls , 108 - 107 , at United Center on Monday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Spurs , as they held the Bulls to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Spurs recording 29 assists to 10 turnovers , while the Bulls committed 11 turnovers to their 29 assists . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he tallied 21 points , eight rebounds and five assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , with 20 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 13 points , two rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Bulls ( 5 - 16 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Ryan o tallied 22 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals . Jabari Parker recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 10 rebounds . Justin Holiday led the bench with 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 114 - 112 , at United Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the Bulls were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Thunder , 34 - 21 , in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Chicago winning that battle , 51 - 39 . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 39 . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 39 . The Thunder ( 16 - 8 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Russell Westbrook was the player of the game , as he accumulated 24 points , 17 rebounds , 13 assists and four steals . Last was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 24 points , seven rebounds , two assists and three steals . Justin Holiday was huge off the bench , providing 20 points , six rebounds and three steals . Jabari Parker came off the bench to provide 16 points , seven rebounds and four assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday . The Bulls ( 6 - 20 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Oklahoma City was led by Russell Westbrook , who collected 24 points , 17 rebounds , 13 assists and four steals en route to a triple - double . Steven Adams recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 10 rebounds . Paul George accumulated 19 points , five rebounds , seven assists and four steals . Dennis Schroeder amassed 19 points , five rebounds and three assists . Chicago 's next game will be on Saturday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls , 133 - 77 , at United Center on Saturday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Bulls held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Celtics , as they held the Bulls to 37 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Celtics recording 34 assists to seven turnovers , while the Bulls committed 15 turnovers to just 16 assists . The Celtics ( 15 - 10 ) have now won three - straight games , as they continue to regress . They were led by point guard ShaJ Harrison , who scored 20 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Daniel ironts came off the bench , as Daniel scored 22 points to go along with 10 rebounds , five assists and four blocks . No other starter scored in double figures for the Boston guard , who finished with 18 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting . The bench was huge as well , with four players scoring in double figures . The Celtics next game will be on Monday , when they host the Sacramento Kings . Chicago ( 6 - 21 ) had to play this game without Derrick Rose and they simply could n't keep up with the Bulls . The Bulls outscored the Bulls by 17 points in the paint , while holding the Bulls to 38 percent from the field . Zach LaVine was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 11 points , three rebounds and two assists . Chicago 's next game will be on Monday against the Sacramento Kings .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls , 108 - 89 , at United Center on Monday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Kings , as they held the Bulls to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Bulls 40 . The Kings also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 37 percent from the field . They were led by a 25 - point , six - assist , four - assist effort that also included six assists and four steals . Bogdaking his best game of the season , rookie point guard Bogda career - high 16 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Willie Cauley-Stein followed with a 11 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and three steals . Buddy Hield led the bench with 14 points , four rebounds , four assists and one steal . On deck for Sacramento is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Bulls ( 6 - 22 ) have now won five of their last seven games , as they continue to regain the season series against the Bulls . Zach LaVine led the way with 19 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . The only other starter to manage double - digit scoring , as Last the bench was next with 13 points , six rebounds , one assist and one steal . Kris Dunn led the bench with nine points , six assists and three rebounds . Chicago 's next game will be on Thursday against the Orlando Magic .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Chicago Bulls , 96 - 93 , at United Center on Wednesday . The Nets ( 15 - 18 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Bulls ( 7 - 25 ) on Wednesday , while the Bulls ( 7 - 25 ) were able to pull out a road win against the Bulls ( 7 - 25 ) on Wednesday . The Nets , who jumped out to a 27 - 22 lead after one quarter , came out strong in the second half , where they out - scored the Bulls 31 - 12 in the final frame to seal the win . The Nets were led by Dinwiddie 's 27 points , which he supplemented with six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Jarrett Allen followed with a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included three assists . D'Angelo Russell followed with 13 points , three rebounds and three assists . Ryan Anderson followed with 10 points , two assists and one rebound . Alex Len contributed nine points , five rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Bobby Portis was productive as a reserve as well with a 16 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included one assist , one steal and one block . The bench was led by matching 13 - point efforts from the bench , with the former adding two rebounds , one assist and two steals . Spencer Dinwiddie led the bench with 27 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Joe Harris managed 11 points , four rebounds and four assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson managed nine points , three rebounds and three assists . The Nets head back home to face off with the Indiana Pacers on Friday night , while the Bulls remain home to face the Orlando Magic on Friday evening .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic , 90 - 80 , at United Center on Friday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Magic to just 17 points in the fourth quarter and were outscored 27 - 17 in the final 12 minutes . Defense was key for the Bulls , as they held the Magic to 37 percent from the field and just 17 percent from three - point range . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Magic 47 . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Last year was Chicago 's best player , as he tallied 32 points , six rebounds and three assists . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points , 19 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Aaron Gordon totaled 14 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . Augustin led the bench with eight points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Bulls ( 8 - 25 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to get it done . All five starters scored in double figures for the Bulls , as they got a great performance from La.J . Kris Dunn was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 12 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Evan Fournier led the team in scoring , dropping 24 points , three rebounds and six assists . Justin Holiday provided 11 points and 10 rebounds of his own . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Chicago Bulls , 119 - 94 , at United Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Minnesota actually led for the majority of this game , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls by 19 points in the second and third quarters , as they outscored the Bulls by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Minnesota also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Bulls 45 . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 52 - 45 . Zach LaVine led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting . Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points , 20 rebounds and four assists . Taj Gibson provided 16 points , three rebounds and two assists . Andrew Wiggins collected 14 points , three rebounds and one assist . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday . The Bulls ( 9 - 26 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Derrick Rose was the player of the game , as he accumulated 24 points , three rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Robert Covington finished second on the team , totaling eight points , nine rebounds and three assists . Last year , as he accrued 16 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards .", "The Orlando Magic ( 17 - 20 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 28 ) 112 - 84 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Magic got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 32 - 16 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . Nikola Vucevic led the way , going 10 - for - 15 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 22 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and three blocked shots . He 's had a strong stretch of two games , combining for 44 points and 20 rebounds over that span . Aaron Gordon had a strong showing as well , finishing with 18 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds and nine assists . It was a season - high in rebounds for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Over his last three games he 's averaging 21 points and 10 assists , as he continues to be a big reason for the Magic . Terrence Ross was dialed in with 15 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) and six rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , both Moba and D.J . Zach LaVine led the way with 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , three rebounds and three assists . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was La<TEAM> , who came off the bench for 14 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and six rebounds . The Magic 's next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday , while the Bulls will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 26 - 12 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 29 ) 119 - 116 on Friday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The rebounding was a big difference , as the Pacers recorded 25 assists to 13 turnovers , while the Bulls committed 17 turnovers to just 30 assists . The Pacers had a huge advantage at the free - throw line , as they went 12 - for - 17 , while the Bulls went 12 - for - 17 . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 36 points , seven rebounds , four assists and three steals . Domantas Sabonis started at center and totaled 23 points and 12 rebounds . Thaddeus Young came off the bench to provide 16 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday . The Bulls had to play this game without Derrick Rose , but they simply could n't keep up with the loss . Zach LaVine led the team with 31 points , five rebounds and three assists . Kris Dunn recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , five rebounds and 17 assists . On deck for the Bulls is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 20 - 21 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 30 ) 117 - 100 on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago . The Nets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 28 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 44 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Bulls into 18 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers , going 10 - for - 19 from the field and 6 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding five assists and four rebounds . DeMarre Carroll was a big factor in the win , finishing with 20 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Jarrett Allen chipped in with 19 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 7 - 9 FT ) and six rebounds . Coming off the bench , Ed Davis added seven points ( 3 - 4 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and 13 rebounds . The Nets had all five starters reach double figures in points . Zach LaVine led all scorers with 27 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with two rebounds and two assists . Kris Dunn had 16 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt ) , four rebounds and seven assists . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was La<TEAM> ards , who came off the bench for 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds . The Nets ' next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Monday , while the Bulls will travel to Portland to play the Trail Blazers on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 22 - 22 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 36 ) 117 - 103 on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 31 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Heat were able to shoot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 46 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat also forced the Bulls into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Josh Richardson led the team , going 10 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points . It was a season - high in points for Richardson , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Dwyane Wade was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 10 rebounds and seven assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Dion Waiters chipped in with 21 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and six rebounds . The Heat had a strong showing from their bench . Zach LaVine led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with six assists and three rebounds . Coming just shy of a double - double , as he finished with 20 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , nine rebounds and two steals . Bobby Portis was a huge spark off the bench , as he went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding six rebounds and two assists . Coming off the bench , Jabari Parker finished with 11 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and five rebounds . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Monday , while the Bulls will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Monday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 15 - 32 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 11 - 37 ) 121 - 101 on Wednesday at United Center in Chicago . The Hawks got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 42 - 25 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Hawks also forced the Bulls into 15 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . John Wall led the way , going 14 - for - 16 from the field and 4 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding eight rebounds and two steals . Taurean Prince also played well , as he went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while adding six rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Alex Len posted a double - double , finishing with 14 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his first double - double of the year . Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench for 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , seven rebounds and five assists . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who went 6 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , averaging 21 points and 4 assists over his last four games . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was rookie Last , who finished with 22 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and six rebounds . The Bulls just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Kris Dunn had 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and four rebounds . The Hawks ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday , while the Bulls will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 27 - 22 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 11 - 38 ) 106 - 101 on Friday at the United Center in Chicago . The Clippers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 27 - 20 in the first quarter . Lou Williams led all scorers with 31 points , to go along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Tobias Harris added 29 points of his own . The Clippers have won four of their last five games . The Bulls had lost four of their last five games coming into Friday 's contest . They were paced by Zach LaVine , who scored 29 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) to go with four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Bobby Portis put up a double - double with 18 points and 15 rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was Laides , with 13 . The Bulls will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 10 - 41 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 11 - 39 ) 104 - 101 on Sunday at United Center in Chicago . The Cavaliers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Cleveland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Bulls 47 . The three - point shooting was key for the Cavaliers , as they went 13 - of - 28 from the charity stripe , while Chicago went 13 - of - 28 . The Cavs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Bulls 47 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Continuing to play like this , it was just the second time all season that they failed to reach double figures in points . Zach LaVine led the team in scoring , as he tallied 17 points and 12 rebounds . The Bulls will look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets . The Cavaliers had to play this game without Derrick Rose and they simply did n't have a monster performance . Jordan Clarkson led the team with 18 points , seven rebounds and six assists in just 21 minutes of action . The only other player in double - figures was CJ , as he scored 17 points and grabbed eight boards . On deck for the Cavaliers is a matchup against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 24 - 31 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 12 - 42 ) 125 - 120 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Pelicans got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 39 - 39 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Pelicans also out - rebounded the Bulls 46 - 36 , even furthering their advantage . Julius Randle led the charge , going 10 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding seven rebounds and three assists . It was a nice bounce back game for Randle , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Jrue Holiday was a big factor in the win as well , finishing with 18 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 3 - 13 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and 11 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Cheick Diallo went 7 - for - 8 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score 18 points , while also adding nine rebounds in just 22 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big part of the victory . Coming off the bench , Jahlil Okafor chipped in with 13 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds . Continuing his hot start to the season , he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Zach LaVine was the other starter in double figures , scoring 28 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists . It was his second game in a row , as he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Kris Dunn had an efficient 18 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and eight assists . The Pelicans ' next game will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday , while the Bulls will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Friday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 24 - 32 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 13 - 43 ) 134 - 125 on Saturday . Washington is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with the Wizards . The Wizards were the superior shooters in this game , going 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 46 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc . The Wizards were also able to force the Bulls into 18 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own , which may have been the difference in this game . Bradley Beal led all scorers with 31 points ( 13 - 21 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with four assists and four steals . Jabari Parker had a strong showing as well , scoring 20 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds , six assists and two blocked shots . Trevor Ariza was able to notch a double - double with 19 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists , in 30 minutes . Bobby Portis had a double - double with 10 points and 12 rebounds , along with four assists and one blocked shot , in 29 minutes . The Wizards had six players reach double figures in points . Zach LaVine led the way with 26 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with six assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 35 minutes . Continuing his strong play , it was a double - double with 20 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and four assists , in 31 minutes . Robin Lopez contributed 18 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) , three rebounds and two blocked shots , in 18 minutes . The Bulls shot an impressive 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free - throw line . The Bulls will host the Bucks on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 42 - 14 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 13 - 44 ) 112 - 99 on Monday at the United Center in Chicago . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 22 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went just 37 percent from the floor and just 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also out - rebounded the Bulls 49 - 45 , even furthering their advantage . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way , going 9 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , to go along with 17 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 30 points , 18 rebounds and eight assists over that span . Eric Bledsoe had a strong showing as well . He went 5 - for - 8 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding two steals . It was a season - high in points for Bledsoe , who 's now combined for 35 points in his last two games . Coming off the bench , Malcolm Brogdon went 5 - for - 9 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while adding six rebounds as well . Ersan Ilyasova chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and three rebounds as well . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , to go along with seven assists and five rebounds . He 's had a very strong stretch of five games , averaging 28 points , five rebounds and five assists . Recording a double - double of his own , rookie Lak 20 points ( 6 - 21 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and 17 rebounds in 37 minutes . Otto Porter was the other starter in double figures , as he finished with 18 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday , while the Bulls will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 14 - 44 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 23 - 36 ) 122 - 110 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Bulls got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 36 - 32 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Bulls also forced the Grizzlies into 19 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Otto Porter was the star of the show , as he went 16 - for - 20 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and a blocked shot as well . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Robin Lopez had a strong showing as well . He went 10 - for - 15 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score 25 points , while also adding five rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming just shy of a triple - double , rookie Lats posted 21 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , nine rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes . Coming off the bench , Ryan Anderson posted two points ( 1 - 2 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 11 assists in 33 minutes . Despite the loss , the Bulls did receive a huge contribution from their bench . Avery Bradley led the team in scoring with 15 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) and five assists . Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and five assists as well . The only other starter to reach double - digit points was Mike Conley , who finished with 12 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and five assists . The Bulls ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Friday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 16 - 44 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 37 - 23 ) 126 - 116 on Saturday at United Center in Chicago . The Bulls got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Celtics 28 - 33 in the first quarter . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who scored 42 points ( 17 - 29 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) to go with six rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes . It was a career - high in points for point guard , as well as a career - high 15 rebounds in 37 minutes . Robin Lopez chipped in 17 points , six rebounds and four assists , in 27 minutes . The Bulls had seven players score in double figures , but no other player scored more than 20 points . Kyrie Irving led the way with 37 points ( 14 - 24 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , 10 assists and five rebounds , in 40 minutes . Al Horford finished with 19 points , three assists , two rebounds and one block , in 30 minutes . Rookie Jaylen Brown chipped in with 14 points , in 22 minutes off the bench . The Bulls shot a blistering 56 percent from the field and 56 percent from long range . Next the Bulls will host the Bucks on Monday . The Bulls will host the Bucks on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 46 - 14 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 16 - 45 ) 117 - 106 on Monday at the United Center in Chicago . The Bucks got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 38 - 25 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went just 37 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also forced the Bulls into 28 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Khris Middleton led the team , going 6 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding four rebounds and three assists . Brook Lopez had a strong showing , scoring 13 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 0 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and five blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Nikola Mirotic chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt ) and four rebounds . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice surprise for the Bulls . Robin Lopez led the team in scoring with 26 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds and two assists . Zach LaVine also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 11 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , eight rebounds and nine assists . The Bulls just did n't get much help from their bench . Malcolm Brogdon led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with five assists . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday , while the Bulls will travel to Memphis to play the Grizzlies on Wednesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 22 - 42 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 18 - 46 ) 123 - 118 on Sunday at United Center in Chicago . The Hawks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 32 - 32 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Hawks also forced the Bulls into 14 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Alex Len led the way , going 9 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Trailing 18 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , five assists and two rebounds in 18 minutes , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Dewayne Dedmon came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jaylen Adams chipped in with 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Last like 28 points ( 6 - 21 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , nine rebounds and two steals . Coming off the bench , Antonio was able to post 17 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) and two rebounds . Robin Lopez had 16 points ( 8 - 10 FG ) , six rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Kris Dunn had 14 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , four rebounds and six assists in 27 minutes . The Hawks ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Monday , while the Bulls will travel to Indiana to play the Pacers on Tuesday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 19 - 47 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 41 - 24 ) 108 - 107 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Bulls came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 30 - 30 in the first quarter . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who went 14 - for - 26 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 39 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the line at will . Robin Lopez finished with 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , nine rebounds and three assists . Otto Porter , Jr. also chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds and three steals . Coming off the bench , rookie Last pitched in with 11 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Bulls had six players reach double figures in points . Jimmy Butler had 22 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , four assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 35 minutes . Ben Simmons had 18 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) , 11 rebounds , seven assists and four steals , in 35 minutes . J.J. Redick chipped in 15 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , two rebounds and two assists , in 30 minutes . The 76ers will continue their road trip in Houston on Friday . The Bulls will host the Pistons on Friday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 33 - 31 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 19 - 48 ) 112 - 104 on Friday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Bulls 43 - 14 in the first quarter , while the Bulls outscored the Bulls 43 - 14 over the final 12 minutes . Blake Griffin led the way with 27 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , three rebounds and three assists . Andre Drummond posted a double - double with 20 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) and 24 rebounds . Reggie Jackson came off the bench to score 21 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt ) , along with two assists , one rebound and two steals , in 22 minutes . The Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc . The Bulls had six players score in double digits . Zach LaVine led the way with 24 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 10 FT ) , along with six rebounds , two assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 38 minutes . Otto Porter Jr. also chipped in 23 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with eight assists , four rebounds and two steals , in 34 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Bulls was LaJ , who chipped in 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with six rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 35 minutes . The Bulls will now head to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 31 - 36 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 19 - 50 ) 123 - 107 on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Lakers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 34 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Lakers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Lakers also forced the Bulls into 16 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . LeBron James led all scorers , as he went 15 - for - 23 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in the last three games , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also played a factor in the win as well . He went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 24 points , while also adding six rebounds . He 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . Rajon Rondo was the other starter in double figures , as he finished with 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and 10 assists . It was his second double - double of the season . Coming off the bench , both Moref and Moref rookie Morciation was the leader of the game . The Bulls were led by Robin Lopez , who went 9 - for - 14 from the field to score 20 points , while also adding seven rebounds and three assists . The 20 points were a season - high for Lopez , as he shot a combined 9 - for - 14 from the field over his last two games . Kris Dunn had 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and nine assists as well . The Bulls ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 21 - 52 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 30 - 42 ) 126 - 120 on Wednesday at United Center in Chicago . The Bulls got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 35 - 28 right away in the first quarter . The Bulls were led by a strong performance from rookie point guard Last , as rookie point guard Last in his first career triple - double , with 32 points , 13 rebounds and five assists , in 37 minutes . Kris Dunn also had a huge game , recording 26 points on 10 - of - 24 shooting , 13 assists and six rebounds in 40 minutes . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard Shashed 18 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting , to go along with six rebounds and four steals , in 39 minutes . As a team , the Bulls shot an impressive 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc . Jabari Parker led the team in scoring with 28 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting , including 3 - of - 5 from long range . Bradley Beal added 27 points , seven rebounds , seven assists , three steals , and two blocks , in 43 minutes . Tomáš finished with 16 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting , seven assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 38 minutes off the bench . Up next , the Bulls will stay home to take on the Jazz on Saturday , while the Wizards will head home Saturday to take on the Nuggets .", "The Utah Jazz ( 43 - 30 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 21 - 53 ) 114 - 83 on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago . The Jazz came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 33 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back . Rudy Gobert led all scorers with 21 points ( 9 - 11 FG , 3 - 7 FT ) , to go with 14 rebounds and four blocked shots . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard Donoter Donovan added 16 points , eight rebounds and three assists , in 26 minutes . Joe Ingles had 13 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists , in 27 minutes . The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc . Continuing his strong play , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Six players scored in double digits for the Jazz . All five Bulls starters scored in double figures , but it was not enough to win . It was a rough night for him , as only two players scored in double figures . Ryan Anderson was the only starter to score in double figures , scoring four points in 19 minutes . Robin Lopez finished with 10 points and four rebounds , in 21 minutes . Up next , the Jazz will head home Monday to take on the Suns , while the Bulls will head to Toronto on Tuesday to play the Raptors .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 47 - 27 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 21 - 55 ) 118 - 98 on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 32 - 14 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Trail Blazers shot over 50 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 46 percent from the floor and 33 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were also able to force the Bulls into 28 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Seth Curry led the way , going 8 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 20 points , while also adding two assists in 23 minutes . It was his second straight game with 20 points or more . Rodney Hood was also a big factor in the victory . He went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 15 points in 24 minutes . The only other Blazer to reach double figures in points was Al-Farouq Aminu , who came off the bench for 12 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Damian Lillard reached double figures as well with 11 points ( 3 - 12 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and seven assists as well . The Bulls just did n't get much help from their bench . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Robin Lopez had a strong showing as well , finishing with 15 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds and four assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , combining for 29 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Ryan Anderson had 12 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and three assists . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday , while the Bulls will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 54 - 23 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 21 - 56 ) 124 - 101 on Saturday at United Center in Chicago . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to pull out a big win in front of their home crowd . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls finished at 47 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Bulls 35 - 21 . Fred VanVleet led the way , going 9 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points , while also adding six assists and four rebounds . It was a season - high in points for VanVleet , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Marc Gasol also had a strong showing , scoring 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and six assists . He 's had a nice stretch of few games , combining for 36 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists over that span . Coming off the bench , Norman Powell chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . The only other Raptor to reach double figures was Kyle Lowry , who had 10 points ( 2 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , seven rebounds and eight assists . Despite the loss , the Bulls had a solid offensive showing . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Coming off the bench , Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot had an efficient 18 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Shadouble - digit points as well . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Antonio . The Raptors ' next game will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Monday , while the Bulls will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Monday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 50 - 30 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 22 - 58 ) 116 - 96 on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago . The Sixers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 33 - 20 in the first quarter . The Sixers were led by rookie T.J. Redick , who scored 23 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) to go with five rebounds , one assist and one steal . Joel Embiid added 20 points , 10 rebounds , five assists and three blocks . Tobias Harris chipped in 16 points , six rebounds and five assists , in 31 minutes . Ben Simmons had 14 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Sixers had seven players score in double - digits . JaKarr Sampson led the team in scoring with 29 points on 11 - 17 shooting , along with eight rebounds , in 35 minutes . Alex Luwawu-Cabarrot followed up with 14 points on 5 - 12 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the Grizz was Walsive night , with Wal-acquired in the starting five , in 30 minutes . Next up the Bulls will host the Knicks on Tuesday . The Bulls host the Knicks on Tuesday .", "The New York Knicks ( 17 - 64 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 22 - 59 ) 96 - 86 on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago . The Knicks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 39 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back , out - scoring the Bulls 39 - 18 in the final quarter to secure the nine - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Knicks also out - rebounded the Bulls 50 - 30 , even furthering their advantage . The Knicks were led by Dennis Schroder , who went 10 - for - 23 from the field and 2 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding five assists in 34 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Smith , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Recording a double - double of his own , Kevin 17 points and 10 rebounds as well . Luke et had a double - double of his own , as he recorded 12 points , 13 rebounds and six blocked shots . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Dam, as he finished with 12 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , five rebounds and four assists . The Knicks also had a lot of production from their bench . Coming off the bench , Ryan Anderson finished with 14 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , six rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes . It was a season - high for him . It was a season - high for Chicago , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Sha13 from the bench . The Knicks ' next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday , while the Bulls will travel to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Wednesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 133 - 111 at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday . In a game between two of the top - heavy teams in the NBA , the Hawks were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Hawks outscored the Cavaliers 41 - 25 in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime . The difference in the game was the rebounding , as the Hawks snatched down 49 boards to the Hawks 49 . The Hawks were the difference in this game , as they shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 32 assists to Cleveland 's 18 . Trailing up 35 points in the final minute of the game , it was n't enough . Kent Bazemore led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points , five rebounds and four assists . Alex Len recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Cavaliers is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday . The Cavaliers ( 0 - 3 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kevin Love led the team in scoring , tallying 16 points and 17 rebounds . Kevin Love also played well , as he accrued nine points , 10 rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Cavaliers is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 2 - 2 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 0 - 4 ) 102 - 86 on Wednesday . The recent form of these teams would indicate an easy Cleveland win , but that was n't the case on Wednesday . Rising forward Anthony-Towns was held out for a second straight game . In the end , it was the second half of a back - to - back for the Nets , who were playing their second game in as many nights . Kevin Love recorded a double - double , putting up 14 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes . D'Angelo Russell scored 18 points and dished out eight assists in 27 minutes . The Nets have two days off before they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday . Cleveland ( 0 - 4 ) is on a three - game losing streak . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring with 14 points on 4 - of - 14 shooting . Tristan Thompson had 11 rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes . The Cavs will look to bounce back on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 119 - 107 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . The Pacers ( 4 - 2 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with a strong start to the season , and the Pacers ( 0 - 6 ) were able to pull out a road win against one of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses . The Pacers were able to pull away in the second half , where they out - scored the Cavaliers 31 - 24 in the final period to seal the win . The Pacers were able to pull away in the second half , where they out - scored the Cavaliers 31 - 24 in the final quarter to seal the win . The Pacers were able to shoot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 44 percent from the floor and 36 percent from deep . Bojan Bogdanovic led the way with 25 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , along with three rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 31 minutes . Victor Oladipo tallied 24 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 6 FT ) , six assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 36 minutes . Darren Collison chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , six assists , two rebounds and three steals , in 29 minutes . Thaddeus Young chipped in 10 points , five assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 32 minutes . The Pacers shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range . Rodney Hood led the way with 17 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt ) , five rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 29 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds , in 22 minutes off the bench . George Hill finished with 14 points , two assists , two rebounds , two steals and one block , in 28 minutes . Next , the Cavaliers will host the Hawks on Tuesday . The Cavaliers will host the Hawks on Tuesday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 136 - 114 at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday . The Cavaliers ( 1 - 6 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest with only a road win over the Hawks ( 2 - 6 ) on Tuesday , while the Cavaliers ( 1 - 6 ) were able to pull away in the end . The Cavs were led by Rodney Hood , who scored a game - high 26 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting in 30 minutes . It was n't the best performance of his young career , as he scored 20 points on 5 - of - 11 shooting in 34 minutes . Tristan Thompson put up a double - double of 11 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes . George Hill chipped in 17 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting , in 21 minutes off the bench . As a team , Atlanta shot an impressive 52 percent from the field . Five players scored in double figures for the Hawks . Trailing up 24 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting , in 31 minutes off the bench , in 32 minutes off the bench , it was Trailating by Trailing up 24 points on the night . Alex Len followed up with 22 points on 9 - of - 9 shooting , in 26 minutes . Jeremy Lin followed up with 12 points and eight assists , in 23 minutes off the bench . Next up , the Hawks host the Kings on Thursday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 110 - 91 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday . The Nuggets ( 7 - 1 ) came in to Thursday 's contest on a high note , losing their first game of the season on Thursday with a win over the Toronto Raptors . It was a career - high in points for the second straight game , as the team was led by a trio of bench players . In fact , the two teams combined to shoot 9 - of - 31 from three - point range . The key for Denver was their defense , as they held the Cavaliers to 37 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring off the bench , totaling 17 points and four rebounds . Cick was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 13 points and three rebounds . On deck for Denver is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday . The Cavaliers ( 1 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to get anything going . Juan Hernangomez was the player of the game , as he led the team with 23 points , four rebounds and two blocks . Paul Millsap was second on the team , providing 16 points and six rebounds . Trey Lyles was a nice spark off the bench , dropping 12 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Cavaliers is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 95 - 86 at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 6 - 4 ) got off to a hot start in this one , jumping out to a 23 - 20 lead after one quarter . The Thunder were led by Dennis Schroder , who scored a game - high 28 points in 35 minutes . Paul George followed up with 18 points , seven rebounds and two assists , in 38 minutes . Steven Adams chipped in nine points and 13 rebounds , in 34 minutes off the bench . As a team , the Thunder shot 38 percent from the field and gave up 12 turnovers . ColliDrummond led the team in scoring with 15 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting . J.R. Smith added 13 points on 5 - of - 17 shooting , in 32 minutes . The only other player to score double digits for the scoring was Anse in the scoring column , in 16 minutes off the bench . Next up , the Cavs visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday . The Cavaliers will play in Chicago on Saturday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 113 - 89 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday . The recent form of these teams would indicate an easy Cleveland win , but that was n't the case in this close - fought battle . In fact , the Cavaliers outscored the Hornets 38 - 23 in the fourth quarter and held the Hornets to just 20 points in the fourth quarter . The benches were a huge difference , as the Cavaliers committed 19 turnovers to the Hornets 37 . The three - point shooting was key for Cleveland , as they went 13 - of - 38 from long distance , while Charlotte went just 8 - for - 29 . Charlotte actually led for the majority of the game , but the Cavaliers outscored the Hornets 38 - 18 in the fourth quarter . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring , as he provided 24 points , five rebounds and two assists . Nicolas Batum accrued 11 points , five rebounds and three assists . Kemba Walker accrued seven points , four rebounds , six assists and two steals . Cody Zeller totaled nine points , four assists , two rebounds and two steals . Charlotte 's next game will be on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers . The Cavaliers ( 2 - 11 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Tristan Thompson was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 11 points , 21 rebounds and five assists . David Nwaba led the team in scoring , dropping 18 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting . Colli<TEAM> was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 16 points , five rebounds and four assists . Cleveland will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 109 - 105 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The Lakers ( 10 - 7 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday , but they were able to pull out a road win against the Cavaliers . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's best teams in the league , as they combined to shoot 49 percent from the field . The key for the Lakers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 51 rebounds to the Cavaliers 46 . LeBron James led the team , as he tallied 32 points , 14 rebounds and seven assists . Leberts was n't far behind , as he scored 15 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday . The Cavaliers ( 2 - 14 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . They also got 21 points and seven rebounds in the loss . Tristan Thompson was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 14 points and 15 rebounds . Jordan Clarkson was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 20 points and five assists . Cleveland will look to play better on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Houston Rockets , 117 - 108 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . Houston was expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . In fact , they held the Rockets to just 25 points in the fourth quarter and outscored the Rockets 34 to 25 in the fourth quarter . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 40 points , four rebounds and 13 assists . Eric Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 28 points , two rebounds and three steals . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and four blocks . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Monday . The Cavaliers ( 4 - 14 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . ColliCavaliers was the star , as he led the team with 29 points , four rebounds and two assists . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 20 rebounds and four steals . Jordan Clarkson led the bench with 20 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 102 - 95 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Monday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Robert Covington led the team in scoring , dropping 24 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting . Karl-Anthony Towns was equally as good , accumulating 21 points , 10 rebounds and one steal . Jeff Teague accrued 13 points , two rebounds , six assists and three blocks . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday . The Cavaliers ( 4 - 15 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Kyle Korver led the team in scoring , dropping 22 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Larry Nance Jr. provided 12 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 106 - 95 , at Quicken ank Arena on Saturday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Raptors , as they held the Cavaliers to 37 percent from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 42 - 44 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 42 - 44 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 42 - 44 . Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game , as he tallied 34 points , nine rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Danny Green was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 15 points , seven rebounds and two blocks . Pascal Siakam totaled 15 points , five rebounds and five assists . Serge Ibaka totaled 10 points and six rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday . The Cavaliers ( 4 - 18 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Tristan Thompson was the player of the game , as he totaled 18 points and 19 rebounds . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring , as he provided 18 points , two rebounds and two assists . Rodney Hood finished with 13 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 129 - 105 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Warriors , as they held Cleveland to 39 percent from the field and 18 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Warriors recording 29 assists to just 10 turnovers , while Cleveland committed just eight turnovers to just 17 assists . The Warriors were unconscious from the free - throw line , as they went 18 - for - 22 from long distance . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 42 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 25 points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Klay Thompson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Cavaliers is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday . The Cavaliers ( 5 - 19 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . ColliCavaliers was the player of the game though , as they led the team with 21 points . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 19 rebounds and three assists . The only other Cavalier to score more than 10 points , as they got a nice performance off the bench . Cleveland 's next game will be on Friday , when they host the Sacramento Kings .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 129 - 110 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday . The Kings ( 13 - 11 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only nine wins in a row , but the Kings ( 13 - 20 ) came out strong in the second half to pull away with the victory . It was a battle between these two teams in the Western Conference right now , as the team 's starting five scored in double - figures . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 31 boards to the Cavaliers 35 . Sacramento ( 13 - 11 ) had to play this game without point guard Eric Bledsoe , but it was n't enough . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting . Colliton was huge off the bench , as he scored 23 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Alec Burks was a huge spark off the bench , as he provided 22 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . The Kings will look to keep this momentum going against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday . The Cavaliers ( 5 - 20 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . They held the Cavs to 37 percent from the field , while holding them to just 44 percent shooting . Buddy Hield led the team with 25 points , while also providing four rebounds and two assists . Cleveland will look to play better on Saturday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards , 116 - 101 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday . Cleveland were expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . In fact , they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Anthony-Towns was a nice spark off the bench , as they combined to go 12 - of - 36 from the field . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , tallying 27 points , four rebounds and five assists . Jeff Green was second on the team , with 17 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting . Otto Porter Jr. provided 15 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday . The Cavaliers ( 6 - 20 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to get it done . ColliCavaliers was the star , as he led the team with 29 points , three rebounds and six assists . Tristan Thompson finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , 19 rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Larry Nance Jr. accrued 13 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks , 113 - 106 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday . The Cavaliers ( 7 - 21 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Knicks ( 8 - 21 ) on Wednesday , while the Knicks ( 8 - 21 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Knicks ( 8 - 21 ) . The Cavaliers led by as many as 24 points in the first quarter , but the Knicks battled back to make it a two - point game heading into the fourth quarter . The Knicks came out of the locker room in the second half , where they out - scored the Knicks 39 - 20 in the fourth quarter . The Cavs were led by Jordan Clarkson , who finished with 28 points , five rebounds and two assists . Rodney Hood followed up with 23 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting , in 22 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the scoring was ColliJ , who came off the bench to score 19 points in 28 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also chipped in 11 rebounds , seven assists , three steals and three blocks , in 33 minutes . The Knicks have now lost four of their last five games . New York ( 8 - 21 ) has now lost four of their last five games . Enes Kanter led the team in scoring with 20 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting , along with 10 rebounds and three assists , in 32 minutes . Kevin Durant finished with 19 points , seven rebounds and two blocks , in 32 minutes . Emmanuel Mudiay followed up with 16 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and two steals , in 30 minutes . Next up the Knicks will head to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Friday . The Cavaliers will host the Bucks on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 114 - 102 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday . The Bucks ( 19 - 9 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Cavaliers ( 7 - 22 ) on Friday , while the Cavaliers ( 7 - 22 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against a Bucks ( 7 - 22 ) squad that had won four of their last seven games . The Bucks led by as many as 20 points in the first quarter , but the Bucks battled back to make it a two - point game heading into the fourth . The Cavaliers came out strong in the third quarter , where they out - scored the Cavs 34 - 23 to take a nine - point lead into halftime . Milwaukee was able to shoot 48 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , while also forcing 15 turnovers . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 44 points , 14 rebounds , eight assists and two blocks . Brook Lopez followed up with 19 points , five rebounds , one steal and one block , in 32 minutes . Eric Bledsoe chipped in 16 points , six assists , five rebounds and one block , in 30 minutes . Rookie Donotts rookie Donotts rookie Donotts rookie Donoter zo , who started in place of Rajon Rondo , and finished with six points , three rebounds , three steals and two blocks . The Bucks have now won four of their last five games . The Cavaliers ( 7 - 22 ) have now lost four of their last five games . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring with 23 points , along with five rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 32 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also added 14 points , 10 rebounds , six assists , three steals and one block , in 36 minutes . Rodney Hood chipped in 19 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting , in 28 minutes off the bench . Next up the Cavaliers will host the Sixers on Sunday . The Cavaliers will host the 76ers on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 128 - 105 , at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday . The Sixers ( 20 - 11 ) came in to Sunday 's contest on the road with a road win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday . The Sixers ( 20 - 11 ) were led by Joel Embiid , who managed a game - high 24 points , which he supplemented with nine rebounds , two assists and one block . Ben Simmons followed with a triple - double , tallying 22 points , 11 rebounds , 14 assists and a steal . Jimmy Butler followed with 19 points , two rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . J.J. Redick followed with 14 points , four assists and three rebounds . Wilson Chandler paced the bench with 11 points , seven rebounds , three assists and two blocks . The Sixers remain in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Monday night . The Cavaliers were led by Jordan Clarkson , who totaled 18 points , six rebounds and four assists . CPrince was next with 18 points , four rebounds , an assist and a steal . Rodney Hood managed 13 points , four assists , two rebounds and a steal . Matthew Delladedova led the bench with 13 points , seven assists , two rebounds and a steal . Colliton off the bench for 12 points , two assists , a rebound and two steals . The Cavs head to Indiana to take on the Pacers on Tuesday night .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 9 - 25 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 26 ) 112 - 92 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Bulls jumping out to a 28 - 29 lead after one quarter . Chicago was able to pull away in the second half , but the Bulls ( 9 - 25 ) were able to pull off the win . It was a career night for Chicago , as only two players scored in double figures . Chicago shot 51 percent from the field , while holding Cleveland to just 37 percent from the field . Ryan Anderson had 12 points , eight assists , four rebounds and three steals in 34 minutes . Larry Nance , Jr. led the team in scoring with 20 points . The only other Cavalier to score in double figures was CJ . Cleveland shot just 35 percent from the field and 29 percent from beyond the arc . Chicago held Cleveland to 37 percent shooting and held Cleveland to 37 percent shooting . Anthony-Towns was the only starter in double figures , as he accrued 16 points , two rebounds and two blocks . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only starter in double figures , as he accrued 16 points and two rebounds . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday . The Cavaliers will look to bounce - back on Wednesday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies .", "The Miami Heat ( 18 - 18 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 30 ) 117 - 92 on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Cavaliers 36 - 23 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Heat were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 43 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat were also able to force the Cavaliers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Josh Richardson led the team , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding five assists in 31 minutes . Tyler Johnson came one rebound shy of a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four assists and three steals . The Heat had seven players reach double figures in points . Coming off the bench , Hassan Whiteside had eight points ( 4 - 8 FG ) and 12 rebounds . The Heat had six players reach double figures in points . Tristan Thompson led the team in scoring , going 5 - for - 9 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points . Rodney Hood also had a solid showing . He went 5 - for - 7 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 13 points . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was Colliton , as he finished with 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . The Heat 's next game will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Friday , while the Cavaliers will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Friday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 19 - 20 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 31 ) 117 - 91 on Friday . Utah is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they did n't have their legs in this game . It 's been a rough stretch for the Jazz , as the team has struggled to find their groove . The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 37 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc . The Jazz were led by the bench with 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five assists in 31 minutes . Rudy Gobert finished with 12 points , seven rebounds and five blocks , in 30 minutes . Ricky Rubio chipped in 15 points , five assists and four rebounds , in 24 minutes . The Jazz have now won four of their last five games . Alec Burks led the team in scoring with 17 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting . The only other player to reach double figures in scoring was Colli<TEAM> , with 13 . Rodney Hood chipped in 12 points and five rebounds , in 25 minutes off the bench . Next up , the Cavaliers host the Pelicans on Saturday . The Cavaliers will host the Pelicans on Saturday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 18 - 22 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 32 ) 133 - 98 on Saturday . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Cavaliers 33 - 20 in the fourth quarter . Julius Randle led the team with 22 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists . Anthony Davis finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds of his own . On deck for New Orleans is a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday . The Cavaliers had to play this game without Kyrie Irving and it clearly hurt them in the loss . Cleveland has now lost five - straight games , as they have now lost four of their last five games . Jordan Clarkson led the team with 23 points off the bench . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double off the bench as well , as he totaled 10 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Cleveland is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 27 - 13 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 33 ) 123 - 115 on Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Cavaliers 38 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pacers were led by Thaddeus Young , who scored 26 points ( 11 - 14 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) to go with five rebounds , three assists and two steals in 35 minutes . Bojan Bogdanovic added 23 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 31 minutes . The Pacers have now won four games in a row , and they 'll head to Boston to take on the Celtics on Wednesday . The Cavaliers had their five - game winning streak snapped with the loss . Jordan Clarkson led the way with 26 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with three steals , in 32 minutes off the bench . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double with 15 points and 13 rebounds , along with five assists and two blocked shots , in 34 minutes . Alec Burks chipped in 19 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven rebounds , in 29 minutes off the bench . The Cavaliers will have a few days off before traveling to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 11 - 36 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 39 ) 104 - 88 on Monday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Bulls got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 31 - 18 in the first quarter . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who went 9 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding two rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for LaVine , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two outings . Coming off the bench , rookie Kris Dunn had a strong showing , scoring 13 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) to go with nine assists and two steals . Coming close to a double - double , rookie forward Last contributed 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and eight rebounds in 31 minutes . The Bulls had six players reach double figures in points . After going 7 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also adding three rebounds in 29 minutes . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was Anse with 13 and 13 points respectively . The Cavaliers just did n't get much help from their bench . The Bulls ' next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday , while the Cavaliers will travel to Boston to play the Celtics on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 23 - 24 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 41 ) 100 - 94 on Friday . The Heat came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't miss a beat . Justise Winslow scored a game - high 27 points in 35 minutes . Miami will have a chance to extend their win streak against the New York Knicks on Sunday . Cleveland has lost four of their last five games . They were held to just 37 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent from three - point range . The Cavs will look to bounce back on Sunday when they take on the Chicago Bulls . Cleveland has lost two of their last three games . Deron Williams ( knee ) returned from a three - game absence and put up a double - double of his own with nine points and one rebound in 30 minutes . The Cavaliers will continue their road trip in Chicago on Sunday against the Bulls .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 11 - 41 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 21 - 29 ) 116 - 113 on Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Cavaliers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 44 - 38 in the first quarter . The Cavaliers were led by Jordan Clarkson , who scored a season - high 28 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 6 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) to go with five rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes . It was a career - high in points for the guard , as well as four rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes . Continuing to get back into the starting lineup , it was a double - double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes . As a team , the Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field and recorded 30 assists on 45 made field goals . The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal , who scored 31 points on 10 - of - 20 shooting and seven assists in 36 minutes . Jordan McRae scored 15 points on 5 - of - 5 shooting off the bench . Trevor Ariza chipped in 13 points , five rebounds and five assists , in 27 minutes . The Wizards will look to bounce back when they host the Pacers on Wednesday . The Cavaliers will host the Mavericks on Saturday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 24 - 28 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 11 - 42 ) 111 - 98 on Saturday . Dallas has won four of their last five games , and they 've now won two in a row and seven of their last nine . The Mavericks were able to out - rebound the Mavericks 50 - 44 , giving them even more of an advantage . Light players scored in double - figures , led by 35 points , 11 rebounds and six assists from Loff in Lminutes . Harrison Barnes scored a season - high 17 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting . The Mavericks will host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday . Cleveland has lost four straight games , but they 've now lost four of their last five games . After missing two straight games with a back injury , it was n't all bad for the team . Jordan Clarkson led the team with 19 points off the bench . The Cavaliers will host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 35 - 19 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 11 - 43 ) 103 - 96 on Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 28 - 28 in the first quarter . The Celtics were led by JaJ um , who had 25 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 12 - 12 FT ) , seven rebounds and three blocks in 34 minutes . Gordon Hayward chipped in 18 points , six rebounds and five assists , in 30 minutes . Marcus Smart came off the bench to score 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt ) , to go along with five rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes . It was a nice night for the Celtics , as six players scored in double figures . ColliCavaliers came off the bench to score 27 points ( 11 - 24 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with four rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 41 minutes . Alec Burks chipped in 21 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 37 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also contributed a double - double with 11 points and 12 rebounds , in 29 minutes off the bench . The only other Cavalier to reach double - digits in points was Ander , who finished with eight points and 12 rebounds , in 22 minutes . Next the Celtics will host the Lakers on Thursday . The Celtics host the Lakers on Thursday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 12 - 45 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 46 ) 107 - 104 on Monday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Cavaliers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Knicks 30 - 22 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Cavaliers were also able to force the Knicks into 18 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Continuing his strong play , it was n't enough . Larry Nance had his second straight double - double , as he finished with 15 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 16 rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high for Cleveland , as he was able to shoot 9 - for - 9 from the field and 14 - for - 11 from the three - point line . Jordan Clarkson added 15 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Cavaliers really struggled to get anything going . Kearing of the team 's 25 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with six assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 33 minutes . Kevin Durant had 13 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes . DeAndre Jordan notched a double - double with 12 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes . The Knicks now head to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers on Wednesday . The Cavaliers will host the Nets on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 30 - 29 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 12 - 46 ) 48 - 139 on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Nets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Nets also out - rebounded the Cavaliers 60 - 60 , even furthering their advantage . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers with 36 points ( 13 - 30 FG , 5 - 15 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds and eight assists . Joe Harris had a strong showing as well , scoring 25 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and two assists . DeMarre Carroll chipped in with 18 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and seven rebounds . Notching a double - double , Jarrett Allen posted 10 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Despite the loss , the Cavaliers had a strong showing from their bench . Jordan Clarkson led all scorers with 42 points ( 16 - 34 FG , 7 - 17 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and five assists . Collist was the only other Cavalier to score in double figures , as he finished with 24 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists , in 45 minutes . Rookie Marquese Chriss chipped in 23 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 27 minutes . Next the Cavaliers will host the Suns on Thursday . The Cavaliers will host the Suns on Thursday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 13 - 46 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 49 ) 111 - 98 on Thursday . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Suns 32 - 21 in the fourth quarter to secure the win . They were without Kobe Bryant ( ankle ) , but they did n't play . Devin Booker was spectacular , as he tallied 30 points and seven assists in the loss . Kelly Oubre was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 23 points , four rebounds , three steals and two blocks . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday . This was a much needed win for the Cavaliers , as they have now won four of their last five games . They also had a nice game from recently , as they combined for 30 points and 12 rebounds . Kevin Love recorded a double - double , as he totaled 16 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Cleveland is a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 14 - 46 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 23 - 38 ) 112 - 107 on Saturday . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Cleveland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Grizzlies 43 . Jonas Valanciunas was fantastic off the bench , as he tallied 25 points and 11 rebounds in the loss . Mike Conley also played well , as he tallied 18 points , five rebounds and three steals . Up next for Memphis is a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday . The Cavs have a tough task in their next game when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday . Kevin Love was the star of the game , as he totaled 32 points and 12 rebounds . ColliPowell also played well , as he amassed 20 points , six rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Cavaliers is a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 37 - 23 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 14 - 47 ) 123 - 110 on Monday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for Portland , as they led by double - digits for the majority of the game . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held the Cavaliers to just 38 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The Trail Blazers shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line . They were led by 27 points and seven rebounds from CJ man . Kevin Love recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 12 rebounds . McCollum led the team with 35 points and seven rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic contributed 15 points , eight rebounds and four assists . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday . The Cavaliers ( 14 - 47 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . They held the Cavaliers to just 38 percent from the field and 13 percent from three - point range . Cleveland was led by 27 points and seven rebounds off the bench from Cick . Jordan Clarkson led the starters with 19 points , five rebounds and two assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 30 - 31 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 15 - 48 ) 129 - 93 on Saturday . The Pistons came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't miss a beat . They were led by Luke Randolph , who scored a game - high 26 points in just 22 minutes . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double of 13 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes . Reggie Jackson scored 24 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting in just 22 minutes . The Pistons will host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday . Cleveland has dropped two straight games . Brook Lopez sat out the game with a sore back . Collist made his season debut , putting up 16 points in 35 minutes . The Cavaliers will host the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 16 - 48 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 30 - 35 ) 107 - 93 on Sunday . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Magic to 40 percent shooting and forced Orlando to commit 11 turnovers . The Cavaliers were the superior shooting , as they went 14 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Magic went just 9 - for - 22 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 44 - 41 . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game though , as he tallied 28 points , 13 rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks in the loss . Augustin was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points , five rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . The Cavaliers had to play this game extremely shorthanded , but they did just that . Kevin Love was a beast , as he totaled 16 points and 14 rebounds in the win . Jordan Clarkson led the team with 18 points off the bench . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 17 - 50 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 48 - 20 ) 126 - 101 on Monday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Cavaliers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Raptors 25 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Cavaliers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went 40 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Cavaliers were also able to force the Raptors into 21 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Coming off the bench , ColliMiddleton had a huge game . He went 10 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding five assists . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was Clips , as Cick finished with 19 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , seven rebounds and seven assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Anse with the bench . Kevin Love had a double - double of his own with 16 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 18 rebounds . The Raptors were led by Kawhi Leonard , who went 11 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 44 points and 14 rebounds over that span . Pascal Siakam also had a solid all - around game . He went 6 - for - 13 from the field to score 15 points , while adding four rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Kyle Lowry had 14 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , five rebounds and six assists . The Cavaliers ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday , while the Raptors will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 18 - 53 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 36 - 34 ) 126 - 119 on Monday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Cavaliers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 32 - 25 in the first quarter . The Cavaliers were led by a strong performance from ColliGobert , who shot 10 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points . It was a season - high in points for him , as he finished with 21 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , four rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in scoring for Cleveland was Cleveland 's starters . Nik Stauskas was a huge spark off the bench , scoring 17 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) to go with two assists . Rookie Marquese Chriss had a double - double with 10 points and 10 rebounds , along with two assists and two blocked shots , in 19 minutes . The Cavaliers have now lost five of their last six games . Wayne Ellington led the way with 25 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 7 - 13 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with two assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 32 minutes . Andre Drummond finished with 21 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 3 - 6 FT ) , 21 rebounds , five assists , two steals and one block , in 38 minutes . Reggie Jackson came off the bench to score 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) , along with four assists and two rebounds , in 23 minutes . The Pistons are now just a half - game ahead of eighth place in the East . Next , the Pistons will visit the Suns on Thursday . The Cavaliers will host the Bucks on Wednesday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 53 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 53 - 19 ) 107 - 102 on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Cavaliers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Bucks 30 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks went just 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Cavaliers also out - rebounded the Cavaliers 54 - 38 , even furthering their advantage . After going 10 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding three assists in 34 minutes . Jordan Clarkson also had a strong showing , scoring 23 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and two steals . He 's now combined for 44 points over his last two games . Coming off the bench , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Coming off the bench , Brandon Knight added 13 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four assists . The Bucks were led by Khris Middleton , who went 10 - for - 21 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and a blocked shot as well . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds . Eric Bledsoe had a strong showing of his own . He went 7 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 24 points , while also adding eight rebounds and eight assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 44 points and 10 assists over his last two games . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Brook Lopez , who finished with 19 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four assists . The Cavaliers ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday , while the Bucks will be at home against the Miami Heat on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 43 - 30 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 54 ) 110 - 108 on Friday . The recent form of these teams would have indicated a different result and it was evident by the result . The key for Los Angeles was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Cavaliers 41 . The Clippers were also fantastic from the field , as they went 20 - of - 36 from the free - throw line . Danilo Gallinari led the team with 27 points , while going 11 - for - 15 from the field . No other player on the team had more than 10 points , as Shaw a career - high in points allowed . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Cavaliers had to play this game without Kyrie Irving and it clearly hampered them here . Kevin Love was the star , as he scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the loss . Jordan Clarkson also played well , as he amassed 20 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 44 - 31 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 56 ) 116 - 106 on Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 32 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Celtics were led by JaJ um , who had 21 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , five rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes . Al Horford finished with 19 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and five assists , in 26 minutes . The Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range . For the Cavaliers , it was a team effort . ColliMiddleton led the team in scoring with 24 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with three assists and two rebounds , in 38 minutes . Jordan Clarkson chipped in 18 points , five assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 29 minutes off the bench . Kevin Love had a double - double with 10 points and 11 rebounds , along with four assists and one steal , in 29 minutes . The Cavaliers have now lost two in a row . Next , the Cavaliers will visit San Antonio on Thursday . The Celtics will host the Pacers on Friday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 47 - 34 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 62 ) 112 - 90 on Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 38 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Spurs were led by LaMarcus Aldridge , who posted a double - double with 18 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes . It was his second straight double - double , and he 's now averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds on the season . DeMar DeRozan added 14 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) , nine assists and three rebounds , in 31 minutes . Bryn Forbes chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 30 minutes . The Spurs shot a solid 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range , as they hit nine of their 24 three - point attempts . The Cavs are now 3 - 1 in their last 11 games . ColliCavaliers had a solid game , with 16 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with four assists and one steal , in 40 minutes . The only other Cavalier to reach double - digit points was Antors as the starting five . Brandon Knight led the way with 16 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , along with three steals , one assist and one block , in 26 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also chipped in 11 points , 11 rebounds , five assists and four steals , in 33 minutes . Next the Cavaliers will host the Hornets on Tuesday . The Spurs host the Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 39 - 42 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 63 ) 124 - 97 on Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland . The Hornets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 33 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . Kemba Walker led the way with 23 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and seven assists . Miles was n't too far behind , scoring 18 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) to go with seven rebounds , four assists and three blocks in 27 minutes . The Hornets shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range . The Cavaliers have now lost four of their last five games . ColliCavaliers had a strong showing , with 18 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 10 assists , in 37 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was Censation , with 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , with four rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 36 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also chipped in 10 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 12 rebounds , six assists , two blocks and one steal , in 36 minutes . The Cavaliers have now lost four of their last seven games . Next , the Cavaliers will enter the offseason as well .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 105 - 87 , at TD Garden on Tuesday . This was a mismatch on paper and that ended up being the case on Tuesday . In fact , the Sixers outscored the Sixers , 28 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . It was a battle between these two teams in the game , with both teams playing in less than two minutes - plus minutes . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 rebounds to the 76ers 47 . Philadelphia came into this game as a huge underdog , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Joel Embiid led the team in scoring , as he totaled 23 points and 10 rebounds . Ben Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 19 points , 15 rebounds , eight assists , four steals and two blocks . T.J. Redick totaled 16 points , two rebounds and one assist . On deck for Philadelphia is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday . The Celtics ( 10 ) had to play this game without their all - star power forward , but they simply could n't keep up with the win . Jacoring 23 points , nine rebounds and three assists on 9 - of - 17 shooting . Marcus Morris recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 10 rebounds . Kyrie Irving finished with seven points , four rebounds and seven assists . Boston 's next game will be on Friday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Orlando Magic ( 2 - 2 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 2 - 2 ) 93 - 90 on Monday at TD Garden in Boston . The Magic got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Magic 28 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . Nikola Vucevic led the way with a game - high 24 points and 12 rebounds in 32 minutes . They also got a nice performance off the bench from Jonathan 1 - for - 12 from the field . Evan Fournier had a double - double of 14 points and 10 assists in 32 minutes . It was a season - low for the forward , as he was held to just 1 - of - 3 from the field . Getting the start at point guard for the first time in five games , Getting the ball was needed to keep the team in scoring . For the Celtics , it was a night to forget . Kyrie Irving led the team with 22 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting , eight rebounds and five assists . Al Horford finished with 15 points , six rebounds , four assists and one block , in 32 minutes . Fresh off a six - game absence to score seven points , 10 rebounds , four assists and one block in 34 minutes . Gordon Hayward chipped in 11 points , four rebounds and three assists . Next up for the Magic is a home to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday . The Celtics will visit Oklahoma City on Thursday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 5 - 2 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 4 - 2 ) 108 - 105 on Tuesday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 31 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons outscored the Pistons 34 to 13 in the final 12 minutes and the game was decided early in the fourth quarter . The Pistons outscored the Pistons 34 to 13 in the final 12 minutes and the game was decided early in the fourth quarter . The Pistons outscored the Pistons 34 to 13 in the fourth quarter , while the Pistons outscored the Pistons 34 to 13 . This was a big win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kyrie Irving led the team with 31 points and five rebounds . The only other player to score in double figures was JaJ , as he finished with 16 points and six rebounds . Marcus Morris was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 15 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Pistons is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday . The Celtics ( 5 - 2 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring , tallying 24 points and 15 rebounds . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , as he totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds . Reggie Bullock also played well off the bench , dropping 16 points and three rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 117 - 113 , at TD Garden on Thursday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Bucks outscored the Bucks 32 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Bucks 45 . The Bucks also dominated the shooting , going 24 - of - 42 from the free - throw line , while Milwaukee went just 11 - for - 22 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , as he tallied 28 points , three rebounds , seven assists and two blocks . Al Horford finished second on the team , totaling 18 points , five rebounds , eight assists and five rebounds . Marcus Morris was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday . The Celtics ( 6 - 2 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to surge . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 33 points , 11 rebounds and three steals . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , collecting 16 points , four rebounds and five assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 13 points and seven assists . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls , 111 - 82 , at TD Garden on Wednesday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Celtics , as they held the Bulls to 37 percent shooting and forced 22 turnovers to just 16 assists . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Bulls 47 . Chicago was also able to shoot 15 - for - 34 from three - point range , while the Bulls went just 7 - of - 29 . Chicago came into this game as a huge favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by point guard Rajon Rondo , who tallied 16 points , six rebounds and four steals . Jabari Parker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 14 points , five rebounds and two assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough to overcome . Zach LaVine was the only other starter in double figures , accumulating 10 points , nine rebounds and four assists . On deck for Boston is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday . The Celtics ( 8 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring , as he provided 18 points , six rebounds and three assists off the bench . Kyrie Irving finished with 17 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Aron Baynes was huge off the bench , dropping nine points and 11 rebounds . Boston 's next game will be on Friday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors , 123 - 116 , at TD Garden on Friday . In a game between two of the top - tier teams in the NBA , the Celtics were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Raptors outscored the Raptors 29 - 25 in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime . The Celtics were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went just 37 percent from the field and 35 percent from long distance . The Celtics also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Raptors 43 . The three - point shooting was key for Boston , as they went 20 - for - 29 , while the Raptors went just 8 - of - 23 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 46 - 43 . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , as he totaled 43 points and 11 assists . Jacording 21 points , seven rebounds and two steals on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Gordon Hayward was n't far behind , amassing 15 points , five rebounds , five assists and four steals . Al Horford came off the bench to provide 11 points , nine rebounds , two assists and two blocks . On deck for Boston is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday . The Celtics ( 9 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to battle for the top - spot in the east . Kawhi Leonard did all he could though , as he led the team with 31 points , 15 rebounds , four assists and three steals . Serge Ibaka finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , four rebounds and two steals . Pascal Siakam collected 16 points , nine rebounds , four assists and two steals . Kyle Lowry finished with 14 points and seven assists . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Boston Celtics , 98 - 86 , at TD Garden on Saturday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Celtics ' 16 . Utah also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Boston , while committing two less turnovers . The Jazz ( 8 - 8 ) have been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed some resiliency here . They were led by rookie DonJ ovit , who totaled 28 points , six assists , three rebounds , three steals and one block . Ricky Rubio was second on the team , with 20 points , four rebounds , two assists and three steals . Rudy Gobert totaled 12 points , 10 rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday . The Celtics ( 9 - 7 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Kyrie Irving led the team with 20 points , eight rebounds and two steals . Jaoit was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 10 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics , 117 - 109 , at TD Garden on Wednesday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Knicks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Getting to the free - throw line was a game - winning tip in the fourth quarter , but it was n't enough . The key for New York was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Celtics 50 . Trey Burke led the team in scoring , as he provided 29 points , six rebounds and 11 assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored 21 points , adding four rebounds and four assists . Noah Vonleh tallied 16 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Kevin Durant was a nice spark off the bench , providing 11 points and nine rebounds . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday . The Celtics ( 9 - 9 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , accruing 22 points , six rebounds and 13 assists . Marcus Morris finished second on the team , collecting 21 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Al Horford collected 19 points , seven rebounds , five assists and three blocks . Boston 's next game will be on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Boston Celtics ( 12 - 10 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 4 - 17 ) 128 - 95 on Friday . The Cavaliers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Celtics , as they held Cleveland to 37 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Cavaliers ' 36 . The three - point shooting was key for Boston , as they went 13 - of - 29 from long distance , while Cleveland went just 7 - of - 19 . Kyrie Irving led the team with 29 points , four rebounds and four assists . No other player scored in double - figures , with Collin go with 15 points , four rebounds and four assists . Tristan Thompson was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 13 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday . The Celtics ( 12 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Boston was led by Kyrie Irving , who totaled 29 points , four rebounds and four assists in the win . Gordon Hayward was n't far behind , tallying 14 points , four rebounds and four assists . The bench was huge as well , with G<TEAM> ting the bench points and five rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks , 128 - 100 , at TD Garden on Thursday . The Knicks ( 14 - 10 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only nine wins on the season , but the Celtics ( 14 - 10 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against the Knicks ( 8 - 18 ) on Saturday . The Celtics held the Knicks ( 8 - 18 ) to a season - low 128 points in the first half , while the Knicks ( 8 - 18 ) countered with a 38 - 16 second quarter . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who managed 22 points , eight assists , four rebounds and a block . Al Horford followed with a 19 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and four blocks . Jaanovic followed with 17 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . Noah Vonleh tallied 12 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and two steals . Kevin Durant led the bench with 11 points , four rebounds and two assists . The Knicks remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head back home to face the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night . The Knicks were led by Tim Hardaway , who supplied 22 points , two assists , a rebound and a steal . Emmanuel Mudiay followed with 17 points , six assists , two rebounds and one block . Enes Kanter followed with a 14 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one block . Marcus Morris managed 10 points , three rebounds , two assists and a steal . Rozier led the bench with 11 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and a block . The Celtics head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Saturday night .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 113 - 100 , at TD Garden on Monday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pelicans by 15 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Boston really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored New Orleans , 30 - 19 , in the fourth quarter . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Pelicans 39 . New Orleans shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 29 percent from deep . The Pelicans also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 39 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 41 points , seven rebounds and four steals . Julius Randle totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds . Tim Frazier was a nice spark off the bench , providing eight points and 10 assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . The Celtics ( 16 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Marcus Morris was the player of the game , as he accumulated 31 points , four rebounds and four assists . Jaoit was a great all - around game , as he accrued 21 points and six rebounds on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Robert Williams provided 11 points , 11 rebounds and three blocks . Jaylen Brown led the bench with 19 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Boston 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 129 - 108 , at TD Garden on Friday . The Celtics ( 18 - 10 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Hawks ( 6 - 22 ) on Friday , as they 'd lost four of their last five games . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who posted 24 points , five rebounds , five assists and four steals . The other two members of the first unit was able to hit double digits in the scoring column , and the rest of the starting five managed to score in double figures . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 rebounds to the Hawks 44 . Atlanta was led by Kevin Durant , who totaled 19 points , three assists , two rebounds , three steals and one block . Kent Bazemore followed with 13 points , seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . John Wall followed with a 11 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and a block . Vince Carter provided 12 points and a block . Dewayne Dedmon led the bench with nine points , nine rebounds , two assists and four steals . Irving added five rebounds , five assists and four steals . Marcus Morris managed 20 points , six rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Gordon Hayward contributed 19 points , five assists , one rebound and one steal . Daniel led the bench with 18 points , seven rebounds , one assist and one block . Terry Rozier was right behind him with nine points , seven rebounds , five assists and three steals . The Celtics now head to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Saturday night . The Celtics head to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Saturday night .", "The Phoenix Suns defeated the Boston Celtics , 111 - 103 , at TD Garden on Wednesday . The Suns came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Suns , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Suns , as they held the Celtics to 37 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range . The benches were a huge difference as well , with the Suns winning that battle , 56 - 37 . The Suns also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Celtics to just 44 percent . Devin Booker was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , five rebounds , eight assists and two blocks . T.J. ton was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 23 points and 18 rebounds on 10 - of - 14 shooting . T.J. Warren was second on the team , providing 21 points and five rebounds . Boston will be off until Friday , when they host the Milwaukee Bucks . The Celtics ( 18 - 12 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Kyrie Irving was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 29 points , 10 assists and four steals . The only other starter in double figures was JaJ , as he accrued 18 points , eight rebounds and four blocks . Marcus Smart was a nice spark off the bench , providing 12 points , four rebounds , five assists and four steals . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics , 120 - 107 , at TD Garden on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it took a huge comeback to pull out a big win . Milwaukee actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Celtics by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Bucks 36 . The Bucks also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording seven more assists than Boston , while committing five less turnovers . The Bucks ( 22 - 9 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , eight rebounds , five assists and three blocks . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 16 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Celtics ( 18 - 13 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Gp was another bright spot in this game , as the bench was especially good , with GJ le five points and one rebound . Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring , as he provided 21 points , seven rebounds and four steals off the bench . Kyrie Irving also played well , accumulating 15 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Gordon Hayward was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 11 points on 3 - of - 13 shooting . Boston 's next game will be on Sunday , when they host the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Boston Celtics ( 19 - 13 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 16 - 16 ) 119 - 103 on Sunday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hornets by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Hornets outscored the Hornets by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The Celtics actually won the rebounding battle , 47 - 37 , and outscored the Hornets by 20 in the paint . The Hornets ( 16 - 16 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kyrie Irving led the team with 25 points , four rebounds and five assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't the best performance of the season . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . Boston ( 19 - 13 ) has now won four of their last five games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , three rebounds and four assists . Willy Hernangomez also played well , as he amassed 19 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 121 - 114 , at TD Garden on Tuesday . The Sixers ( 20 - 13 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest with only nine wins on the season , but they were able to pull out a big victory in front of their home crowd . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers shot 44 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 56 . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 56 . The Sixers ( 22 - 13 ) had a tough task here against one of the worst teams in the NBA , but they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win . Joel Embiid led the team with 34 points and 16 rebounds . Jimmy Butler was n't far behind , tallying 24 points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals . T.J. Redick totaled 17 points , three rebounds and one steal . Ben Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 11 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Philadelphia is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Thursday . The Celtics ( 20 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kyrie Irving was the player of the game , as he accumulated 40 points , 10 rebounds and two assists . Marcus Morris finished second on the team , collecting 23 points , six rebounds and three assists . Al Horford flirted with a triple - double , accumulating four points , nine rebounds , six assists and two steals . Boston will look to keep things rolling on Thursday against the Houston Rockets .", "The Boston Celtics ( 22 - 15 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 17 - 21 ) 115 - 102 on Wednesday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Timberwolves 35 - 21 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Celtics were also able to force the Timberwolves into 19 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Gordon Hayward led the way , going 14 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding five assists in 31 minutes . Terry Rozier was also a big factor in the victory , scoring 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with five assists and five steals . Coming close to a double - double , Al Horford posted 15 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) , five rebounds and two blocked shots in 23 minutes . Coming off the bench , Getting the start at point guard , Getting to the free - throw line was n't any good . Andrew Wiggins did everything he could to keep the game close , as he went 10 - for - 18 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding three assists . Karl-Anthony Towns had a big game as well . Tyus Jones had 14 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt ) and nine assists . The Celtics ' next game will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday , while the Timberwolves will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 23 - 15 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 18 - 20 ) 114 - 93 on Friday . Boston is on a three - game win streak , but the Celtics were able to pull out a big win in front of their home crowd . Getting their first win of the season at the end of the first quarter , it was the return of backup point guard Gordan Anthony . It was a big night for the Celtics , as the team shot an impressive 52 percent from the field . Rookie Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring with 21 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting . It was n't the best night of his young career , as the point guard was not enough to secure the win . Boston has now won five of its last six games . DeAndre Jordan had 12 points and 15 rebounds in 30 minutes . Harrison Barnes led the team with 20 points . Dallas will return to action Saturday in Philadelphia . The Celtics will host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 24 - 15 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 20 - 22 ) 116 - 95 on Monday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Nets 34 - 22 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 40 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Celtics were also able to force the Nets into 23 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding six assists and three steals . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line . Al Horford had a near double - double with 12 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes . Gordon Hayward chipped in with 12 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds as well . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Despite the loss , the Nets received a big boost from their bench . The Nets were led by the returning from their bench . Kenneth Faried recorded a double - double , as he finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds . Shabazz Napier had a solid game as well , recording 10 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt ) , five rebounds , six assists , two blocked shots and one steal , in 32 minutes . The Nets just did n't get much help from their bench . The Celtics ' next game will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday , while the Nets will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 25 - 15 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 27 - 14 ) 135 - 108 on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 29 - 23 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went 47 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from beyond the arc . The Celtics were also able to force the Pacers into 18 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds and three assists . Over his last three games he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds , as he 's been a big reason for the Celtics . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 1 from the three - point line , 0 - for - 5 from the three - point line in just 25 minutes . Gordon Hayward chipped in with 14 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists . The Celtics did most of their damage from the free throw line . Domantas Sabonis led the team in scoring , as he went 6 - for - 9 from the field and 8 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score 20 points , while also adding seven rebounds and five assists . It was his second impressive performance in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points over his last two outings . Victor Oladipo had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 17 points . Coming off the bench , Tyreke Evans added 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) and five assists . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Thursday , while the Pacers will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 26 - 18 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 33 - 13 ) 117 - 108 on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Raptors 36 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Raptors 49 - 42 , even furthering their advantage . Kyrie Irving led the team , going 11 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 18 assists and five rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 10 assists . Al Horford also had a strong showing , recording 24 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Gordon Hayward chipped in with 18 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and five assists . The double - double was his second in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 29 rebounds over his last two games . Kawhi Leonard did n't have his best shooting performance of the season , as he went 10 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding four rebounds and four steals . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , averaging 24 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Notching a double - double of his own , Serge Ibaka finished with 22 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his second straight game with 20 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Danny Green chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt ) and six rebounds . The Celtics ' next game will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday , while the Raptors will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 27 - 18 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 26 ) 122 - 116 on Friday . Boston is on a two - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't expected to pull out a much needed win . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Grizzlies 39 . The Celtics were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 16 - for - 29 from the free - throw line . They were without Kobe Bryant ( ankle ) , but they did n't play . Mike Conley was the player of the game though , as he tallied 26 points and four assists in the loss . No other player scored in double - digits , as the frontcourt was n't enough to overcome . Up next for the Celtics is a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday . This was a big win for the Celtics , as they have now won four of their last five games . Kyrie Irving led the team with 38 points , while also dishing out 11 assists . Marcus Smart also played well , as he amassed 20 points , six rebounds , three assists and three steals . On deck for the Celtics is a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 29 - 18 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 22 - 23 ) 107 - 99 on Monday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 33 - 23 right away in the first quarter . Kyrie Irving led the way with 26 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , 10 assists , three rebounds , eight steals and one block , in 34 minutes . Japled the starters in scoring , with 19 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt ) , six rebounds and one assist , in 31 minutes . Al Horford posted a double - double with 16 points and 12 rebounds , along with four assists , four assists and three blocked shots , in 32 minutes . It was a nice night for the Celtics , as six players scored in double figures . Dion Waiters scored 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) , along with two rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 25 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double figures was Ba<TEAM> with 13 . Next , the Heat will host the Clippers on Wednesday . The Heat will host the Clippers on Wednesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 30 - 18 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 40 ) 123 - 103 on Wednesday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 30 - 20 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Celtics were also able to force the Cavaliers into 21 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Terry Rozier led the way , going 9 - for - 13 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding eight rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Jaylen Brown also had a strong showing , recording 23 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and six rebounds . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Gordon Hayward chipped in with 18 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and five rebounds . Coming off the bench , Getting the start at point guard with Getting some rest . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was CJ man , who had 25 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 6 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and eight rebounds . Coming off the bench . It was a season - high for Boston . Coming off the bench , ColliEllis had 16 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds . The Cavaliers ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 35 - 14 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 30 - 19 ) 115 - 111 on Saturday . Golden State is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they did n't have their legs in this game . Kevin Durant led the way with 33 points and nine rebounds in 40 minutes . Stephen Curry was not far behind , scoring 24 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting in 38 minutes . Draymond Green was the only other player to score in double figures , notching 11 rebounds , eight assists , three steals , and one block . The Warriors will look to extend their win streak on Monday against the Pacers . Boston has dropped two straight games . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , putting up 32 points and 10 assists in 40 minutes . Al Horford put up a double - double of 22 points and 13 rebounds in 35 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , however , with the team out - rebounding the starters on the night . The Celtics will host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 31 - 19 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 27 - 24 ) 112 - 104 on Monday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nets 32 - 26 right away in the first quarter . The Celtics were led by Marcus Smart , who scored 21 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) to go with seven assists , five steals and two blocks in 33 minutes . Al Horford posted a double - double with 14 points and 11 rebounds , along with five assists and six blocks , in 29 minutes . Aron Baynes chipped in 16 points and six rebounds , in 21 minutes off the bench . It was a nice night for the Celtics , as only five players scored in double figures . D'Angelo Russell led the way with 25 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , along with four assists , two rebounds and three steals , in 23 minutes . Shabazz Napier had 20 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , along with five assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 26 minutes . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson chipped in 14 points , nine rebounds , three assists and two blocks , in 27 minutes . The Nets have now lost four of their last five games . Next , the Nets will host the Bulls on Tuesday . The Celtics will host the Hornets on Wednesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 32 - 19 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 24 - 26 ) 126 - 94 on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 35 - 28 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Celtics also forced the Hornets into 12 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring with 24 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with 10 rebounds and two assists . Coming off the bench , <FG> was very efficient , going 9 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while adding five rebounds . Coming off the bench , Terry Rozier went 5 - for - 10 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding 10 assists and five rebounds . Al Horford chipped in with 14 points ( 7 - 9 FG ) , seven rebounds and five assists as well . The Celtics had six players reach double figures in points . Kemba Walker led the way , going 9 - for - 20 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Malik MonJr. , who finished with 16 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and two rebounds . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Nicolas Batum , who had 13 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) and four assists . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Friday , while the Hornets will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 34 - 19 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 33 - 19 ) 134 - 129 on Sunday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Thunder 31 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Thunder went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Celtics also forced the Thunder into 11 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Kyrie Irving led the team , going 14 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding 11 assists and four rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 30 points and 10 assists . Marcus Morris also had a strong showing , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and seven rebounds . Coming off the bench , Marcus Smart posted 18 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven assists . Despite the loss , Paul George did everything he could to keep his team in the game . He went 11 - for - 27 from the field and 5 - for - 16 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Russell Westbrook added a triple - double with 22 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 16 assists . It was his second game in a row with 20 or more points . Steven Adams chipped in with 16 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and nine rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Terards , who came off the bench for 11 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt ) in 34 minutes . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday , while the Thunder will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 28 - 27 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 35 - 20 ) 129 - 128 on Thursday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Lakers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 30 - 30 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Lakers shot 51 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Lakers also out - rebounded the Lakers 48 - 43 , even furthering their advantage . LeBron James led all scorers , going 11 - for - 21 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and 12 assists . It marked his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 12 rebounds and 12 assists . Coming off the bench , Kyle Korver had a strong showing as well . He went 10 - for - 21 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while adding five rebounds . Rajon Rondo was able to record a double - double of his own , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and 10 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) off the bench . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who went 6 - for - 21 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , to go along with seven rebounds and eight assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , combining for 36 points , 10 assists and five rebounds over his last two games . Recording a double - double of his own , Jaef added 22 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , 10 rebounds and five assists . The other two starters to reach double figures in points was Daniel , who came off the bench for 20 points ( 9 - 11 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) and six rebounds . The Lakers ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday , while the Celtics will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 31 - 26 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 35 - 21 ) 123 - 112 on Saturday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Clippers got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 43 - 20 in the first quarter . The Clippers were led by 21 points and six rebounds from Montrezl Harrell . Danilo Gallinari had a double - double with 19 points and 10 rebounds . The Clippers have now won five of their last seven games , and they continue their road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . Boston has lost four of their last five games . They were without point guard Eric Bledsoe . Gordon Hayward scored a team - high 19 points . The Celtics will continue their road trip in Philadelphia on Tuesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 37 - 21 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 26 - 30 ) 118 - 110 on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 28 - 23 in the first quarter . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the starting point guard came off the bench for the second straight game with a back injury . The Celtics held the Pistons to just 38 percent shooting from the field in this game . Al Horford had a double - double , finishing with 17 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he finished with 19 points , four rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes . The Celtics will look to keep this momentum going against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday . The Pistons had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and it clearly hampered them here . Blake Griffin led the team with 32 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , as he totaled 21 points and 17 rebounds . Reggie Jackson also played well , as he scored 18 points on 5 - of - 11 shooting . Up next for Detroit is a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 38 - 23 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 37 - 25 ) 97 - 92 on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Celtics 25 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Trail Blazers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were also able to force the Celtics into 17 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Damian Lillard led all scorers , going 13 - for - 28 from the field and 3 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding seven rebounds and four assists . He 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games , as he continues to find his teammates at a high rate . Maurice Harkless was also a big factor in the win , finishing with 17 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jusuf Nurkic chipped in with 16 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 6 - 6 FT ) , six rebounds and two blocked shots as well . McCollum had 14 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . Kyrie Irving led the team with 31 points ( 14 - 24 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , to go along with five rebounds and three assists . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was JaJ , who recorded 14 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . Al Horford added 13 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt ) , five rebounds and five assists as well . The Celtics ' next game will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Friday , while the Celtics will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 38 - 25 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 25 - 37 ) 107 - 96 on Friday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Getting to the free - throw line only seven times on the night , it was a team - high in points for the second straight game . Boston has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season , but they did n't have the legs they can do . Bradley Beal led the team with 29 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . Marcus Morris also played well , as he tallied 17 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a matchup against the Houston Rockets on Sunday . The Celtics have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kyrie Irving was the player of the game , as he accumulated 13 points , 12 assists and six rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was Jaston , as he amassed 10 points , eight rebounds and five steals . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 38 - 25 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 38 - 26 ) 115 - 104 on Sunday at TD Garden in Boston . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 33 - 23 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went just 37 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Rockets also forced the Celtics into 13 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . James Harden led the way , going 14 - for - 31 from the field and 6 - for - 18 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 42 points , while also adding seven rebounds and four assists . It was his second 40 - point game of the season . Eric Gordon came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 32 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 8 - 12 3Pt , 2 - 6 FT ) , three rebounds and three assists . Chris Paul had a double - double of his own , finishing with 15 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and 12 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring with 24 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and six assists . He 's had a strong couple of games in a row , combining for 48 points and 14 rebounds over his last two games . Marcus Smart was the other starter in double figures with 18 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and six assists . Al Horford added 19 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds as well . Coming close to a double - double , he finished with 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds in 35 minutes . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday , while the Celtics will travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 42 - 27 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 33 - 34 ) 126 - 120 on Thursday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Kings came out and had a strong first half where they out - scored the Kings 37 - 29 , allowing them to coast to a 15 - point victory at home in front of their home crowd . The Celtics were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 48 percent from the floor and 47 percent from beyond the arc . The Kings were also able to force the Kings into 18 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Kyrie Irving led the team , going 11 - for - 28 from the field and 1 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , to go along with 10 rebounds and 12 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Jaylen Brown had a strong showing as well , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 22 points in 31 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming off the bench , Marcus Morris posted a double - double with 21 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jacing a double - double of his own with 15 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , four rebounds and three assists . The Kings were led by Buddy Hield , who went 14 - for - 24 from the field and 6 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 34 points , to go along with four rebounds and seven assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds over his last three games . Harrison Barnes went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while adding five rebounds and four assists . Coming close to a triple - double , finishing with 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 8 FT ) , seven rebounds and nine assists . Marvin Williams added 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Celtics ' next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday , while the Kings will travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 43 - 27 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 24 - 46 ) 129 - 120 on Saturday . Boston is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with the Hawks . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 15 - for - 29 from the free - throw line , while Atlanta went just 28 - for - 29 . The Hawks were unconscious from the free - throw line , as they went 28 - for - 29 , while the Hawks went 13 - for - 19 . The Hawks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kyrie Irving led the team with 30 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Jaylen Brown was second on the team , totaling 23 points , three rebounds and two assists . Marcus Morris was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday . The Celtics have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing year , Trailing up 26 points from three - point range , Trailing up 5 - of - 8 from three - point range , Trailing up 5 - of - 8 from the field . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . Taurean Prince also played well off the bench , accruing 17 points , four rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Celtics is a matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 47 - 22 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 43 - 28 ) 114 - 105 on Monday at TD Garden in Boston . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 34 - 22 right away in the first quarter . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Nuggets also forced the Celtics into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , to go along with 13 rebounds , seven assists , two steals and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Will Barton came off the bench for 20 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) , four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes . Paul Millsap posted a double - double with 12 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , 11 rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Gary Harris added 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who went 10 - for - 23 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , to go along with five rebounds , four assists , four steals and one block . Irving had four steals , four assists and a blocked shot over 37 minutes . Al Horford added 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , six rebounds and six assists as well . The Celtics just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Marcus Morris had 13 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds . The Nuggets ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Thursday , while the Celtics will travel to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 43 - 31 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 43 - 31 ) 115 - 96 on Sunday at TD Garden in Boston . The Spurs got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 31 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back , out - scoring the Spurs 31 - 24 in the fourth quarter . The Spurs shot 53 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went just 37 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Celtics into a whopping 32 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team , going 20 - for - 31 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 48 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and six assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds . DeMar DeRozan also played a factor in the win , finishing with 16 points ( 8 - 18 FG ) and 11 assists in 35 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 17 points and 10 assists . Coming off the bench , Patty Mills added 12 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and four assists in 21 minutes . The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan , who went 8 - for - 18 from the field to score 16 points , while also handing out 11 assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 23 assists over his last two games . Gordon Hayward recorded a double - double of his own , as he finished with 13 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Marcus Morris chipped in with 13 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt ) and six rebounds . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday , while the Celtics will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Tuesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 45 - 31 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 45 - 31 ) 114 - 112 on Friday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 rebounds to the Pacers 41 . The Celtics were also fantastic from the field , as they went 13 - for - 29 , with the Pacers going just 12 - for - 28 . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 41 . Kyrie Irving led the team with 30 points , while also dishing out five assists . Al Horford was second on the team , providing 19 points , seven rebounds and three blocks . Aron Baynes was huge off the bench , dropping 13 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday . The Celtics have now won eight of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 27 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting off the bench . Thaddeus Young also played well , as he scored 18 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Myles Turner was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a matchup with the Orlando Magic on Saturday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 46 - 32 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 38 - 39 ) 110 - 105 on Monday at the TD Garden in Boston . The Celtics got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 36 - 17 in the first quarter . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who scored 25 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) to go with eight rebounds , three assists and two steals . Al Horford notched a double - double with 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , 11 rebounds and 10 assists , along with 11 rebounds and 10 assists , in 34 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he finished with 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , six rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes . Marcus Smart chipped in 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , one rebound , one assist and one steal , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Celtics had six players score in double figures . The Heat have now lost four in a row . Goran Dragic led the way with 30 points ( 12 - 20 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , five assists and five steals , in 38 minutes . Continuarily to have a great game , it was another double - double from Bapoint , 14 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes . Dwyane Wade finished with 17 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , five rebounds , seven assists and one steal , in 29 minutes . The Heat will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host the Celtics . The Celtics will play in Miami on Wednesday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 41 - 40 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 48 - 33 ) 116 - 108 on Sunday at TD Garden in Boston . The Magic got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Magic 27 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Magic also forced the Celtics into 13 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . The Magic were led by Terrence Ross , who went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding three assists and three rebounds . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , combining for 44 points and eight rebounds over that span . Nikola Vucevic also had a strong showing . He went 12 - for - 22 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while adding 12 rebounds and two blocked shots . Evan Fournier also had a strong showing , finishing with 24 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds and two steals . Coming off the bench , Aaron Gordon had 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven rebounds . Augustin recorded a double - double with 11 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and 13 assists . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , while also adding five rebounds and six assists . The 23 points were a season - high for Irving , as he was a big reason for the Celtics production . Gordon Hayward chipped in with 16 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt ) , five rebounds and four assists . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 107 - 98 at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they outscored the Clippers 33 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The difference in the game was the free - throw shooting , as the Nuggets went 33 - for - 29 while the Clippers went 8 - for - 20 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Clippers 47 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Denver , as they went 33 - for - 29 , while the Clippers went 8 - for - 21 . Nikola Jokic led the team in scoring , as he dropped 21 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Paul Millsap recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 16 rebounds . Gary Harris totaled 20 points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for Denver is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday . The Clippers ( 0 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , tallying 19 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . Boban Marjanovic was second on the team , as he provided 18 points and eight rebounds . Danilo Gallinari was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 16 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday .", "The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 108 - 92 , at Staples Center on Friday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , the Clippers outscored the Thunder 37 to 15 in the fourth quarter . The Thunder actually outscored the Thunder 37 to 15 in the fourth quarter . The Clippers outscored the Thunder 37 to 15 in the fourth quarter , while the Thunder could n't buy a bucket after the Thunder ended up being the difference in the game . In fact , the Clippers outscored the Thunder 37 to 15 in the fourth quarter . The Thunder actually outscored the Thunder 37 to 15 in the fourth quarter . They were once again without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough to overcome . Paul George led the team in scoring , as he tallied 20 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Steven Adams recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 18 rebounds . Raymond Felton also played well off the bench , providing 12 points , four rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Clippers ( 1 - 1 ) had to play this game without Kobe Bryant and they simply did n't show up . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , tallying 26 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , as he scored 26 points off the bench . Marcin Gortat was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled four points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup with the Houston Rockets on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets 115 - 112 at Staples Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Clippers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Clippers outscored the Rockets 39 to 28 in the fourth quarter . The Clippers were lights - out from the field in this game , as they went 15 - for - 22 from three - point range , while the Rockets went just 11 - for - 22 . This was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held the Rockets to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 12 turnovers . The bench was the difference in this game , as Mid - in points was the bench in this game , as the starters combined for just three points . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 31 points , four rebounds and 14 assists . Clint Capela was second on the team , providing 23 points , six rebounds , five assists and three blocks . Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 21 points and five rebounds . The Rockets will host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday for their next game . The Clippers ( 2 - 1 ) had to play this game without Kobe Bryant and they simply did n't have enough to compete . Isaiah Thomas was the only starter in double figures , as he accrued six points , two rebounds and two assists . Houston 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 4 - 2 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 1 - 5 ) 136 - 104 on Sunday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Clippers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Clippers outscored the Wizards 41 to 27 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Clippers recording 35 assists to 18 turnovers , while the Wizards committed 14 turnovers to just 18 assists . The Wizards had a huge advantage at the free - throw line , as they went 16 - for - 24 , while the Wizards went just 5 - for - 20 . The Clippers have been terrible at the free - throw line and that proved to be the difference in the game . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he provided 22 points and 11 rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 10 - point , eight - rebound performance from Sha- a - 17 , eight rebounds and seven assists . Lou Williams was the only other player in double figures , as he totaled 17 points and six assists off the bench . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday . The Clippers ( 4 - 2 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bradley Beal led the team with 20 points and also provided seven rebounds . John Wall had a nice all - around game , as he accumulated 18 points , three rebounds , five assists and four steals in the defeat . The Clippers will look to build off this win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 6 - 4 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 4 - 7 ) 120 - 109 on Monday night . In a battle between two of the best offenses in the NBA , the Clippers were able to prevail with a win . The key for the Clippers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 30 boards to Minnesota 's 38 . The Clippers also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 42 percent on their end . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The bench was the difference in this game , as Mid started at point guard for the second straight game . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he tallied 22 points and 10 rebounds . Lou Williams also played well , as he scored 20 points and handed out six assists . On deck for the Timberwolves is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday . The Clippers got off to a hot start here , but they did n't have the offensive fire in this game . Derrick Rose played well , as he scored 21 points on 8 - of - 20 shooting . Karl-Anthony Towns also played well , as he amassed 20 points , 12 rebounds , three steals and four blocks in the defeat . Taj Gibson also played well , as he amassed 15 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 128 - 126 at Staples Center on Saturday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without point guard Midday , but it was n't enough to overcome . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 27 points , 18 rebounds , four assists , five steals and two blocks . Malcolm Brogdon was second on the team , with 23 points , four rebounds and three assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 15 points , five rebounds , five assists and two steals . On deck for the Bucks is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday . The Clippers ( 7 - 5 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Montrezl Harrell led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points and nine rebounds on 9 - of - 12 from the field . Patrick Beverley was second on the team , providing 21 points , five rebounds and three assists . Tobias Harris recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 11 rebounds . Danilo Gallinari had 13 points , eight rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors , 121 - 116 , at Staples Center on Monday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were led by point guard Mid - off , as Miding star Midez was the star of the game . Montrezl Harrell was huge off the bench , scoring 23 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting . The only other player to score in double figures was Shadouble - digit scoring , as the team shot a ridiculous 8 - of - 11 from the field . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday . The Warriors ( 11 - 3 ) have now won four of their last seven games , as they continue to struggle . Kevin Durant led the team with 33 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . Klay Thompson was second on the team , with 31 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated six points , 14 rebounds and three steals . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116 - 111 at Staples Center on Thursday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Clippers , as they held San Antonio to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The Spurs shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent from the field . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Spurs 45 . San Antonio has been terrible in the second half of a back - to - back set and it was clear they did n't play . The bench was the difference in this game , as Mid started at point guard in the absence of MiJ ć . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 34 points , six rebounds , five assists and three steals . Rudy Gay was second on the team , with 19 points and six rebounds . Tobias Harris provided 18 points , eight rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday . The Clippers ( 9 - 5 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he accumulated 10 points , 16 rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Lou Williams led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points off the bench . Danilo Gallinari also played well , as he totaled 19 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 12 - 6 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 12 - 6 ) 112 - 107 on Friday night . In a battle between two of the best offenses in the NBA , the Clippers were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for the Clippers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Grizzlies 47 . They were without point guard Midday , but it was n't enough . Marc Gasol had a nice game though , as he tallied 27 points , 13 rebounds and seven assists in the loss . The only other starter in double figures was Jaract , as he scored 20 points to go along with seven rebounds and three blocks . Mike Conley recorded a double - double , as he totaled 19 points and 11 assists . On deck for Memphis is a matchup with the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Clippers have now won four of their last five games . Montrezl Harrell led the team with 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench . Danilo Gallinari also played well , as he totaled 20 points and nine rebounds . Tobias Harris was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 12 points , seven rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 115 - 99 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . Not only did they shoot 51 percent from the field , the Clippers shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Suns to just 42 percent from the field . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Suns 34 . Phoenix came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were once again without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough . Devin Booker led the team with 23 points , while also providing four rebounds and four assists . The only other notable stat line was a 19 - point , four - assist , two - assist , two - steal and three steals . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday . The Clippers have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Danilo Gallinari was the player of the game , as he totaled 28 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Lou Williams was second on the team , as he scored 20 points off the bench . Tobias Harris recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for 13 points , seven rebounds , six assists and one block , with no starter reaching double figures in scoring . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 121 - 98 , at Staples Center on Saturday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually led for the majority of the game , but they outscored the Clippers 30 to 8 in the fourth quarter . They were once again without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough to overcome . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , tallying 20 points , six rebounds and two steals . Lou Williams was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 18 points , three rebounds and five assists . Danilo Gallinari recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday . The Clippers ( 16 - 9 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Dwyane Wade led the team in scoring , dropping 25 points , six rebounds and six assists . Justise Winslow tallied 21 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Kelly Olynyk provided 15 points and 10 rebounds of his own . Derrick Jones came off the bench to provide seven points , 11 rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 123 - 99 , at Staples Center on Tuesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 34 boards to the Clippers 44 . Toronto shot 53 percent from the field , while Los Angeles shot just 40 percent . Toronto also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Clippers 44 . Toronto came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The bench was the only thing keeping them around , as Miding Mided him from Mid in the second quarter . Serge Ibaka led the team in scoring , as he tallied 25 points , nine rebounds and three blocks . Kyle Lowry also played well , accumulating 21 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 14 points , six rebounds and 14 assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday . The Clippers ( 17 - 10 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Boban Marjanovic led the team in scoring , tallying 18 points and seven rebounds off the bench . Typical point guard TyNurkic was equally off the bench , as he accrued 15 points , four rebounds and six assists . Mike Scott finished with nine points and 10 rebounds of his own . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host Los Angeles Clippers , 131 - 127 , at Staples Center on Monday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum led the team in scoring , as he tallied 27 points , three rebounds and three assists . No other starter scored in double figures , with Shathree - pointers in the loss . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday . The Clippers ( 17 - 13 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he totaled 39 points and 11 rebounds . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , providing 22 points , five rebounds and three assists . Patrick Beverley also played well off the bench , accumulating 10 points , four rebounds and 11 assists . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 125 - 121 , at Staples Center on Thursday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held the Mavericks to 38 percent from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . They did n't have much of an offensive rhythm , but it was n't enough . Lone starter came off the bench , as Lebron čić led the team with 32 points , four rebounds , five assists and four steals . J.J. Barea led the bench with 19 points , three rebounds and eight assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points , 22 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday . The Clippers ( 18 - 13 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring , as he dropped 32 points , six rebounds and four assists . Lou Williams was second on the team , providing 26 points and eight assists . Tobias Harris accumulated 16 points , nine rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets , 132 - 111 , at Staples Center on Saturday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without point guard Midday , but it was n't enough to overcome . The key for the Clippers was the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Nuggets 37 . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to win . Nikola Jokic led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points , six rebounds and three assists . Jamal Murray finished second on the team , totaling 18 points , three rebounds and two assists . Rajon Rondo was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points and five assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday . The Clippers ( 19 - 13 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Tobias Harris was the player of the game , as he totaled 21 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Montrezl Harrell led the bench with 20 points and 10 rebounds . Shaw was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 14 points , two rebounds , six assists and two steals . Los Angeles will look to keep rolling on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings , 127 - 118 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a battle between these two teams playing in the second quarter of a back - to - back set , but it was n't enough . The key for the Clippers was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 rebounds to the Kings 43 . The Kings were lights - out from the field , as they shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . The bench was spectacular , as they held the lead for the majority of the game . The bench was key for the Kings , as they held the Kings to 37 percent from the field . Lou Williams led the team in scoring , as he dropped 24 points off the bench . Montrezl Harrell was huge off the bench , as he provided 22 points , nine rebounds and five blocks . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday . The Clippers ( 20 - 14 ) have now won four of their last five games . The bench was spectacular in this game , as they combined for 23 points and 13 assists . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he provided 17 points , six rebounds and three assists . Los Angeles will look to keep this momentum going against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 122 - 111 , at Staples Center on Saturday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , but it was n't enough . Danilo Gallinari led the team with 21 points and also pulled down nine rebounds . Tobias Harris was second on the team with 16 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Lou Williams led the bench with 16 points , three rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . The Clippers ( 21 - 15 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he totaled 38 points , seven rebounds and two assists . DeMar DeRozan finished second on the team , collecting 25 points , 13 rebounds , six assists and four steals . Derrick White came off the bench to provide 12 points , seven rebounds and four assists . San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 24 - 14 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 21 - 16 ) 119 - 113 on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles . The 76ers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Clippers into 20 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Joel Embiid led the way , going 9 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 19 rebounds and three blocked shots . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 15 rebounds . J.J. Redick also played a factor in the win . In 34 minutes , he finished with 18 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and two assists in 34 minutes . He 's now pushed his season averages to 18 points and 8 rebounds on the season . Jimmy Butler was the only other starter in double figures with 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons added 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 6 FT ) , nine rebounds and eight assists as well . The Sixers received most of their production from the bench . Lou Williams led the way , going 8 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding four rebounds and three steals . Danilo Gallinari had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding seven rebounds and three assists . Notching a double - double of his own , Montrezl Harrell finished with 20 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes . The only other Laker to reach double - digit points was Mid to the play of MiJ . The Sixers ' next game will be on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday , while the Clippers will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 23 - 16 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 17 - 22 ) 106 - 96 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Magic 28 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Clippers were also able to force the Magic into 17 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Tobias Harris led the way , going 10 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding nine rebounds and a blocked shot . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , combining for 46 points and 10 rebounds over his last two games . Lou Williams also had a strong showing as well . He went 4 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Shashing the starters , with Shaching the starting five of his teammates . Danilo Gallinari chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 2 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and five rebounds as well . Marcin Gortat chipped in with eight points , 10 rebounds and six assists as well . The Magic were led by Aaron Gordon , who went 5 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding five rebounds and a steal . The 17 points were a new season - high for him , as it was a season - high for him . Nikola Vucevic was able to contribute 16 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , 24 rebounds and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier went 5 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 12 points . Augustin had 12 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) in 24 minutes . The Clippers ' next game will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday , while the Magic will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 24 - 16 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 19 - 21 ) 128 - 109 on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 33 - 24 in the first quarter . Lou Williams led all scorers with 27 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , along with 10 assists and three rebounds , in 25 minutes off the bench . Tobias Harris added 23 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists , in 32 minutes . Danilo Gallinari contributed 20 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , five rebounds and four assists , in 30 minutes . The Clippers will head to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Thursday . The Hornets had seven players score in double figures . They were led by a strong performance from Malik k , who had 24 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) in 20 minutes off the bench . Jeremy Lamb also had a nice game , scoring 16 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) to go with six rebounds . Kemba Walker had 13 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt ) , four rebounds , five assists , one steal and one block in 32 minutes . The Hornets will head to Portland to play the Trail Blazers on Friday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 18 - 23 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 24 - 18 ) 109 - 104 on Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Pistons got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Clippers 37 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons outscored the Clippers 37 - 24 in the fourth quarter , but the Pistons outscored the Clippers 37 to 24 in the second half . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Detroit winning that battle , 48 - 38 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Clippers 38 . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Detroit winning that battle , 48 - 38 . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring , as he tallied 44 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , 21 rebounds and three steals . Montrezl Harrell was huge off the bench , providing 21 points , nine rebounds , six assists and four blocks . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Clippers ( 24 - 18 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring , tallying 23 points , six rebounds and two assists . Lou Williams was second on the team , as he scored 22 points off the bench . Tobias Harris recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 21 - 23 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 24 - 19 ) 121 - 117 on Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Pelicans got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 32 - 29 right away in the first quarter . The Pelicans were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Pelicans also forced the Clippers into 16 turnovers , while committing only six of their own . Anthony Davis led the charge , going 16 - for - 34 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 46 points , while also adding 16 rebounds , four assists , three steals and a blocked shot . He 's had a strong stretch of games , combining for 43 points and 30 rebounds over his last two games . Julius Randle was also a big factor in the win , as he finished with 27 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Jrue Holiday was able to contribute 19 points ( 8 - 24 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Coming off the bench , Elfrid Payton chipped in with 11 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . Montrezl Harrell led the team in scoring with 26 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) , to go along with 10 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds . Danilo Gallinari also had a strong showing . He went 8 - for - 13 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while also adding four rebounds and six assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , combining for 39 points and 10 assists over that span . Coming off the bench , Tobias Harris went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 21 points . Lou Williams added 18 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and five assists off the bench . The Pelicans ' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday , while the Clippers will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 25 - 21 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 24 - 20 ) 129 - 109 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 31 - 22 in the first quarter . The Jazz were led by a big game from DonJ 28 points , six assists , two rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes . Rudy Gobert followed up with 23 points , 22 rebounds and four blocks , in 33 minutes . Kyle Korver scored 19 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Jazz had seven players score in double figures . Six players scored in double digits for the Clippers . Lou Williams led the way with 23 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . Tobias Harris added 17 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 32 minutes . Avery Bradley added 15 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Clippers will host the Golden State Warriors on Friday . The Jazz will host the Cavaliers on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 32 - 14 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 24 - 21 ) 112 - 94 on Friday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Clippers 28 - 25 in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 28 points , to go along with five rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant followed up with 24 points , seven rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks , in 35 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins finished with 14 points and six rebounds , in 15 minutes off the bench . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field as a team . The Clippers had six players score in double digits . Tobias Harris scored a game - high 28 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting . Shaw back from a two - game absence , as he finished with 24 points , five assists , three rebounds and three steals in 42 minutes . The Clippers are now 3 - 1 in their last 10 games . The Clippers will visit San Antonio on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 28 - 22 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 25 - 25 ) 122 - 108 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Kings 34 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Clippers were led by 25 points and seven rebounds from Montrezl Harrell . Shaw was second in the scoring column , with Shapoint , five assists , four rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes . The Clippers have now won five of their last seven games , and they 'll look to continue their winning ways against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday . The Kings had lost four of their last five games coming into this matchup . Continuing to start the season , it was a team effort . The Kings will look to bounce - back when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 16 - 33 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 28 - 23 ) 123 - 118 on Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Hawks got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 32 - 25 right away in the first quarter . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Hawks were also able to force the Clippers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Coming off the bench , Trailing 18 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and eight assists in 31 minutes . It was a nice surprise for the Hawks , as he 's averaging only nine points per game so far this season . Alex Len also had a strong showing , scoring 19 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and three assists . It was a new season - high for the Hawks , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game so far this season . Coming off the bench , Dewayne Dedmon posted 13 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jeremy Lin had 13 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and four assists . The Clippers were led by Tobias Harris , who went 11 - for - 18 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while adding eight rebounds , seven assists and two blocked shots . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds over his last three games . Lou Williams had a strong showing as well . He went 4 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding nine assists and two steals . Montrezl Harrell came off the bench for 18 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , four rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes . Notching a double - double , Patrick Beverley finished with 10 points ( 1 - 5 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds and six assists . The Hawks ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday , while the Clippers will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 27 - 25 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 28 - 24 ) 123 - 120 on Thursday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 32 - 26 right away in the first quarter . The Lakers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Lakers also forced the Clippers into 19 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . LeBron James led all scorers , as he went 9 - for - 22 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 15 rebounds and 10 assists . Lance Stephenson also played a factor in the win , as he shot 6 - for - 10 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 20 points in 30 minutes . Rajon Rondo posted a double - double of his own , finishing with 14 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 13 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was SJ , who came off the bench for 10 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 0 - 0 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and five rebounds . The Clippers were led by Lou Williams , who went 10 - for - 18 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 24 points , while also adding six assists and three steals . He 's had a very strong stretch of three games , averaging 18 points and 4 assists over that span . Patrick Beverley added 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Tobias Harris went 5 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while also adding eight rebounds and eight assists . The only other Laker to reach double - digit points was ShaJ , who came off the bench for 10 points . The Lakers ' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday , while the Clippers will travel to Detroit to play the Pistons on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 32 - 27 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 48 ) 134 - 107 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Suns 32 - 22 right away in the first quarter . Lou Williams led all scorers with 30 points in 22 minutes off the bench . Danilo Gallinari followed up with 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . The Clippers have won four of their last five games . The Suns had seven players score in double - digits . Kelly Oubre , Jr. led the team with 28 points . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard Deg acquired forward Dexing a career - high 20 points and eight rebounds . The Suns will continue their road trip in Cleveland on Thursday against the Cavaliers .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 34 - 28 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 26 - 34 ) 121 - 112 on Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 29 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also forced the Mavericks into 17 turnovers , while committing only five of their own . Montrezl Harrell led all scorers , going 14 - for - 17 from the field to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding five rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for Harrell , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Lou Williams also had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 23 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding 10 assists and three steals . Danilo Gallinari went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points in 31 minutes . Patrick Beverley added 17 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and nine assists . Led his first triple - double of the season with 28 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 10 - 12 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 10 assists , while triple - doubles was Ling a season - high for the forward , as he 's only surpassed nine points per game on the season . Dwight Powell had 24 points ( 10 - 11 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Tim Hardaway Jr. also reached double figures with 20 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . Dirk Nowitzki added 12 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and five rebounds in 25 minutes . The Clippers ' next game will be on the road against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 36 - 29 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 50 ) 128 - 107 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 38 - 20 in the first quarter . The Clippers were led by Landry 's 21 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 7 - 11 3Pt ) , along with three rebounds , in 26 minutes . Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) to go with seven rebounds and four assists . Lou Williams chipped in 18 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , six assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 21 minutes off the bench . Coming off the bench , rookie Shaw back into the starting lineup in place of Paul Millsap , who sat out with a sore knee . The Clippers have a quick turnaround as they travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Monday . The Knicks shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from behind the arc . Noah Vonleh led the team in scoring with 17 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with 12 rebounds , three assists and one blocked shot , in 27 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was Dam, with Damscoring 17 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , along with five rebounds and one steal , in 28 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Knicks was Althe starters . Next the Knicks will visit Sacramento on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 38 - 29 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 40 - 26 ) 118 - 110 on Friday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Clippers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Thunder 52 . The three - point shooting was a big difference as well , with the Clippers going 31 - of - 43 from the charity stripe , while Oklahoma City went 11 - for - 24 . The Thunder also recorded 20 assists on 41 made baskets . Lou Williams was the player of the game , as he tallied 40 points , seven rebounds , five assists and four steals . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , providing 34 points , six rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday . The Thunder will look to bounce back on Monday when they take on the Utah Jazz in their next game . The Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the league over recent weeks , but they did a great job of hanging around . Russell Westbrook led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Dennis Schroeder was the only other starter in double figures , as he amassed 15 points , four rebounds and four assists . Steven Adams was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled six points and 10 rebounds . Up next for the Clippers is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 39 - 29 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 41 - 27 ) 140 - 115 on Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 36 - 19 in the first quarter . Lou Williams led all scorers with 34 points in just 24 minutes off the bench . The Celtics have now lost five of their last seven games . Boston has dropped two straight and seven of their last seven games . Terry Rozier was led by a game - high 26 points in 25 minutes off the bench . Kyrie Irving recorded a double - double of 18 points and 11 assists in 33 minutes . The Celtics will look to bounce back on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings . The Celtics will host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 41 - 26 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 39 - 30 ) 125 - 104 on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 30 - 20 in the first quarter , while allowing the Clippers to out - score the Clippers 40 - 20 in the first quarter . The Trail Blazers shot over 50 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 46 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Clippers 51 . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . CJ McCollum led the way , going 12 - for - 21 from the field and 6 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high in points for McCollum , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Damian Lillard also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 12 assists . It was his second straight impressive game , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Jusuf Nurkic posted a double - double with 20 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 8 - 9 FT ) and 12 rebounds in 25 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Enes Kanter had 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and nine rebounds . Montrezl Harrell led the team in scoring , going 8 - for - 15 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 22 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and three blocked shots as well . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Shatwo - game winning streak was a season - high . Coming off the bench , Lou Williams went 5 - for - 16 from the field and 8 - for - 10 from the free throw line to score 18 points . Coming off the bench , Ivica Zubac recorded 10 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 15 rebounds in 22 minutes . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday , while the Clippers will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 40 - 30 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 19 - 51 ) 128 - 121 on Friday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it took a late run to pull out a big win . Los Angeles shot 48 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also forced the Bulls into 16 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Danilo Gallinari led the team with 27 points and seven rebounds . It was n't the best game of his young career , as he scored 17 points , seven rebounds and seven assists in the victory . Lou Williams was the only other player in double figures , as he dropped 21 points off the bench . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Clippers have one of their best offensive games of the season , as they have now won four of their last seven games . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he accumulated 31 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Robin Lopez also played well , as he totaled 22 points , eight rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 41 - 30 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 36 - 36 ) 119 - 116 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Nets 23 - 23 right away in the first quarter . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also out - rebounded the Nets 51 - 29 , out - rebounding the Nets 51 - 29 . The Nets were also able to force the Nets into 18 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Lou Williams led the way , going 8 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding six rebounds . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big part of the victory . Danilo Gallinari also played well , going 7 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Shashing the starters , with Shapoint and 10 assists . Coming off the bench , Landry had 14 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who went 13 - for - 12 from the field and 6 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding 10 assists and five rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 10 assists . DeMarre Carroll went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while adding seven rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Jarrett Allen posted 13 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , it was a nice surprise for the Nets . Coming off the bench , Spencer Dinwiddie had 13 points ( 2 - 16 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 8 - 12 FT ) and four rebounds . The Clippers ' next game will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday , while the Nets will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 42 - 30 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 44 - 28 ) 115 - 109 on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 25 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also forced the Pacers into 20 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 17 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding three assists and two steals . He 's picked his game up of late , averaging 24 points over his last five games . Montrezl Harrell was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 20 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 4 - 8 FT ) and 12 rebounds . It was a season - high in rebounds for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Shashing the starters , with Shatwo - point shooting of his own . Ivica Zubac had a near double - double with 12 points and nine rebounds . The Clippers also had a big night offensively . Tyreke Evans led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists . Domantas Sabonis recorded a double - double off the bench with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) , 16 rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Doug McDermott went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 17 points in 25 minutes . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday , while the Pacers will travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 46 - 31 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 58 ) 132 - 108 on Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 29 - 23 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Clippers were also out - rebounded by the Cavaliers 44 - 36 in the second half . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to Cleveland 's 36 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Coming off the bench , Shaw a triple - double , finishing with 22 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and eight assists in 27 minutes . JaMychal Green also played well , going 8 - for - 9 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and a blocked shot . Coming off the bench , Lou Williams went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding six assists as well . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 11 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line . Coming off the bench , Garrett Temple added 13 points ( 5 - 5 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt ) and one rebound . The Cavaliers were led by Jordan Clarkson , who went 11 - for - 16 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding two assists and two steals . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , combining for 38 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , ColliMiddleton added 21 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and three assists . The Cavaliers ' next game will be on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 47 - 31 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 31 - 46 ) 113 - 96 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 36 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Clippers outscored the Grizzlies 36 - 22 in the third quarter , while the Grizzlies outscored the Grizzlies 28 - 22 in the fourth quarter . The key for the Clippers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Grizzlies 34 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Danilo Gallinari was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , 15 rebounds and five assists in the win . Montrezl Harrell was huge off the bench , as he provided 20 points , four rebounds and three assists . The Clippers will look to keep up the momentum when they host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday . The Clippers came into this game as a huge favorite , but could n't keep up with the Clippers . Delon Wright led the team with 20 points , while going 6 - for - 10 from the free - throw line . Chandler Parsons also played well , as he amassed 17 points , three rebounds and two assists . The Grizzlies will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers in their next game .", "The Houston Rockets ( 51 - 28 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 47 - 32 ) 135 - 103 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Rockets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 39 - 26 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 55 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 42 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Rockets were also able to force the Clippers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 16 of their own . James Harden led all scorers , as he went 9 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding seven rebounds and seven assists . It was his second 40 - point outing in a row , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Chris Paul had a strong showing as well , scoring 29 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with seven assists and two steals . It was his second game in a row with 20 points , as he 's been a big part of the win . Notching a double - double of his own , Clint Capela finished with 24 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and 15 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 15 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Chris zzlogged a double - double of his own with 14 points ( 0 - 0 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and five rebounds . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Shar , who came off the bench for 20 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes . Despite the loss , the Clippers saw some solid contributions from their bench . Danilo Gallinari went 6 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding four rebounds in 24 minutes . Coming off the bench , Lou Williams added 14 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 11 FT ) and seven assists as well . The Clippers ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday , while the Clippers will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 36 - 44 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 47 - 33 ) 122 - 117 on Friday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 35 - 30 right away in the first quarter . The Lakers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Lakers also out - rebounded the Lakers 55 - 45 , even furthering their advantage . Leading the way with 32 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , 10 rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 38 minutes . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also played a factor in the win . He went 9 - for - 25 from the field and 5 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while also adding six rebounds and four assists . Rajon Rondo was able to record a double - double of his own , finishing with 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and 12 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , both Moref and Moref rookie Morcir was the start at point guard . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Johnr , with Johncoming off the bench . The Clippers were led by Danilo Gallinari , who went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding six rebounds and eight assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , combining for 48 points and 10 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Shaw and eight rebounds of his own . Coming off the bench , Lou Williams went 4 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding eight assists . Coming off the bench , it was a nice surprise for the Clippers . Garrett Temple added 16 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Lakers ' next game will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Sunday , while the Clippers will travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 48 - 34 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 50 - 32 ) 143 - 137 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 39 - 26 right away in the first quarter . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also forced the Jazz into 17 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Montrezl Harrell led all scorers , finishing with 24 points ( 10 - 13 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) , seven rebounds and five assists in 20 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game so far this season . Ivica Zubac was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 22 points ( 10 - 13 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Lou Williams went 5 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while also adding five rebounds and five assists . Patrick Beverley added 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , six rebounds and six assists as well . Coming off the bench , Grasing 40 points ( 11 - 30 FG , 5 - 13 3Pt , 13 - 14 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists in 40 minutes . Georges Niang added 24 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists as well . Tony Bradley notched a double - double with 15 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds . Jae Crowder chipped in with 17 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , three rebounds and two blocked shots . The Clippers ' next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday , while the Jazz will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 131 - 117 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . Atlanta was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Garrett Temple was the player of the game , as he scored a career - high 30 points on 10 - of - 11 shooting . Jarreaking en route to a great all - around performance from Jar- acquired guard Jarati<TEAM> , who finished with 24 points and seven rebounds on 8 - of - 12 shooting . Mike Conley recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 11 assists . Marc Gasol came off the bench to provide 13 points , seven rebounds and five assists . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday . The Hawks ( 0 - 2 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Taurean Prince led the team in scoring , dropping 28 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting off the bench . Trailing up 20 points and nine assists , as well as nine assists and two rebounds of his own . Miles Plumlee was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 12 points and six rebounds . On deck for Atlanta is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns , 117 - 96 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Grizzlies were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they held the Suns to 37 percent shooting and forced 19 turnovers . They also got a nice performance from rookie point guard Rajon Rondo , who scored 24 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists . The only other starter in double figures was EJ , who finished with 12 points and two assists . On deck for Phoenix is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday . The Grizzlies ( 3 - 2 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Marc Gasol was the star , as he led the team with 19 points , eight rebounds , three assists and three steals . Mike Conley finished second on the team , totaling 18 points and seven assists . No other starter scored in double figures , as they scored 18 points a piece . On deck for the Grizzlies is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 4 - 2 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 1 - 6 ) 107 - 95 on Tuesday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Garrett Temple led the team with 20 points and seven rebounds . Marc Gasol had one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 19 points , five rebounds , six assists and five steals . The only other player to score in double figures was Kyle Anderson , who tallied five points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday . The Grizzlies ( 4 - 2 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . John Wall led the team with 22 points , while going 9 - for - 15 from the field . Bradley Beal also played well , as he amassed 17 points , seven assists , three rebounds , two steals and three blocks in the defeat . The Grizzlies will look to keep this momentum going on Friday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 6 - 4 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 9 - 2 ) 89 - 87 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 29 - 22 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Nuggets outscored the Nuggets 29 - 17 in the final 12 minutes and held the Nuggets to just 17 points in the second half . The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this game , going 38 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at 37 percent from the field and just 35 percent from deep . The Grizzlies also forced the Nuggets into 16 turnovers , while committing only 19 of their own . Marc Gasol led the way , going 6 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds . Coming just shy of a double - double , rookie Jarordan en had a season - high of 20 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds , three steals and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Kyle Anderson chipped in with 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and five rebounds . For the Grizzlies , Marc Gasol led the way , going 6 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Trey Lyles added 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Nuggets just did n't get much help from their bench . Gary Harris was one of the few bright spots , as he went 6 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points . Coming off the bench , Jamal Murray added 15 points ( 6 - 21 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds and seven assists as well .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 112 - 106 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . This was a game that was expected to be close throughout , but the Grizzlies were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Memphis was their rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the 76ers 48 . Memphis came into this game as a huge favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . The key for Memphis was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the 76ers 48 . Philadelphia came into this game as a huge favorite and they did n't disappoint . J.J. Redick led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 20 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting . Joel Embiid was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 14 points , 16 rebounds and five assists . T.J. McConnell accrued 16 points , three rebounds , seven assists and one block . T.J. z was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points , two rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Philadelphia is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday . The Grizzlies ( 7 - 4 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 32 points , four rebounds , six assists and two steals . Marc Gasol totaled 18 points , 12 rebounds , six assists and two steals . Garrett Temple provided 17 points , two rebounds and two steals . Kyle Anderson led the bench with eight points and 13 rebounds . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 96 - 88 at FedEx Forum on Monday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without Kobe Bryant ( ankle ) , but they did n't play . Mike Conley led the team with 24 points , while also providing four rebounds and three assists . Marc Gasol finished with 16 points , five rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Kyle Anderson had a nice all - around game , accumulating seven points , 13 rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday . The Grizzlies ( 7 - 5 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Rudy Gobert was the player of the game , as he totaled 15 points , 16 rebounds and three blocks . Joe Ingles led the team with 19 points , six rebounds and five assists . Derrick Favors finished with 12 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Jae Crowder accrued six points and six rebounds . Memphis will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings , 112 - 104 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . The Grizzlies ( 9 - 5 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Kings ( 8 - 7 ) on Friday , while the Kings ( 8 - 7 ) were able to pull away in the second half . It was a season - high in points for the first time this season , as the team was led by the play of their starting five . The key for Memphis was the rebounding , as they snatched down 13 boards to the Kings 42 . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , as 23 points and 10 assists . The Kings will look to play better on Saturday against the Houston Rockets . The Kings ( 8 - 7 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by a fantastic performance from Jarensation , who scored a season - high 27 points in the win . Marc Gasol was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points and 14 rebounds . Mike Conley also played well , accumulating 19 points , three rebounds and six assists . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 98 - 88 , at FedEx Forum on Monday . Memphis was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . There were nine ties and 15 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 12 points . The Grizzlies were the difference in the game , as they held Dallas to 88 percent from the field and 36 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Grizzlies recording 29 assists to nine turnovers , while the Mavericks committed just nine turnovers to just 17 assists . The Mavericks ( 7 - 9 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , five rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Marc Gasol was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 17 points , 15 rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Jarreaking en route to a 13 - point , three - rebound , three - assist shot 1 - of - 3 from three - point range , as no player scored more than 11 points . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday . The Grizzlies ( 11 - 5 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Dennis Schroeder led the team with 19 points , three rebounds , five assists and two steals . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points , 20 rebounds and two assists . Lue started for a great performance off the bench from Lpoints , Lebron ukled the bench with 15 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 103 - 98 , at FedEx Forum on Sunday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Knicks were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Grizzlies led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Knicks , as they held Memphis to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 41 . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 41 . Marc Gasol was the player of the game , as he totaled 27 points , eight rebounds , four assists , two steals and five blocks . Enes Kanter was huge off the bench , providing 21 points , 26 rebounds and three assists . Emmanuel Mudiay came off the bench to provide 17 points , two rebounds and four assists . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday . The Grizzlies ( 12 - 7 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Memphis was led by Marc Gasol , who totaled 27 points , eight rebounds , four assists and five blocks . Mike Conley finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , four rebounds and 11 assists . The only other starter in double figures was Jaren route to a 16 - point , six - rebound , eight - assist line off the bench . Memphis will look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 18 - 4 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 12 - 8 ) 122 - 114 on Tuesday . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Grizzlies to just 17 points in the second half . Defense was key for the Raptors , as they held Memphis to 37 percent from the field and 18 percent from three - point range . Marc Gasol led the team with 27 points , four rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Mike Conley finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , five rebounds , six assists , three steals and two blocks . Kyle Anderson finished with 13 points and five rebounds of his own . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday . The Grizzlies ( 12 - 8 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game , as he tallied 24 points and six assists . Kawhi Leonard was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 17 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . Fred VanVleet was huge off the bench , as he provided 18 points , three assists , two rebounds and three steals . Memphis will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 96 - 86 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday . The Clippers ( 14 - 9 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Clippers on Wednesday , but they were able to pull out a road win against the Clippers ( 16 - 8 ) . It was a battle between All-Stars , with Misight ing the game out of reach . However , Los Angeles was able to pull away in the second and third quarters , outscoring the Clippers by a 27 - 15 margin in the third quarter . The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley , who tallied 22 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Danilo Gallinari was next with 17 points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal . No other starter managed 12 points , three rebounds , four assists and three steals . Lou Williams led the bench with 12 points , seven assists and two steals . Tobias Harris was productive as a reserve as well with seven points , 12 rebounds , one assist and one steal . The Clippers remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . They head back home to face off with the Miami Heat on Saturday . Mike Conley followed with 22 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . JaMychal Green managed a 19 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and two steals . Marc Gasol registered four points , eight rebounds , four assists and a block . Jarret en route to a 13 - point , six - rebound , one - steal , one block and one block . The Grizzlies remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans on Friday night .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 111 - 88 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . The Lakers ( 16 - 10 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with a road win over the Grizzlies ( 15 - 10 ) on Monday , while the Grizzlies ( 15 - 10 ) came out strong in the second half of a back - to - back set . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's most productive - heavy teams , as both teams went down to the wire . The two teams combined for a half of the team 's 111 points , which was the difference in the game . The key for Los Angeles was the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Grizzlies 36 . LeBron James led the team with 20 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . Josh Smith was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , four rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . The bench was huge down low , as they combined to go 3 - of - 22 from three - point range . On deck for the Lakers is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday . The Grizzlies ( 15 - 10 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Kyle Korver was the player of the game , as he totaled 20 points , nine rebounds and six assists . Tyson Chandler had one of his best games of the season , totaling four points , 14 rebounds and one steal . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 92 - 83 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday . The Grizzlies ( 16 - 11 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Grizzlies ( 15 - 13 ) on Wednesday , while the Grizzlies ( 15 - 11 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest . The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley , who tallied 23 points , six rebounds , six assists and a steal . They also got 14 points and six rebounds from Jarreeling en . Marc Gasol struggled shooting , going just 4 - of - 15 from the field , but still finished with nine points , seven rebounds , five assists and six blocks . Portland will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Toronto Raptors . The Grizzlies ( 16 - 11 ) have now won four of their last five games as they continue to struggle . McCollum led the team in scoring with 40 points on 16 - of - 27 shooting . Damian Lillard finished with 14 points , seven rebounds and three assists . The only other player to score in double figures was Jusuf Nurkic scored two points on 1 - of - 15 shooting .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 100 - 97 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes , but could n't quite hold on . They did n't play much defense , but it was n't enough . Mike Conley led the team in scoring , as he tallied 22 points , three rebounds , eight assists , two steals and three blocks . Marc Gasol finished with 14 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Josh Richardson led the bench with 18 points , five rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday . The Grizzlies ( 16 - 12 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to struggle . Kelly Olynyk led the team in scoring , as he dropped 18 points , five rebounds and five assists . The only other starter in double figures was Bashorthanded , as he collected four points , nine rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Tyler Johnson was huge off the bench , providing 17 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 105 - 97 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 36 boards to the Grizzlies 35 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Rockets recording 23 assists to 12 turnovers , while Memphis committed 14 turnovers to just 20 assists . James Harden was the player of the game , as he accumulated 32 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela was second on the team , totaling 26 points and 10 rebounds . Gerald Green was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 17 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting . Chris Paul recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 10 assists . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday . The Grizzlies ( 16 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 22 points , two rebounds and six assists . Marc Gasol totaled 17 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three steals . JaMychal Green provided 13 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 95 - 87 , at FedEx Forum on Wednesday . The Grizzlies ( 18 - 16 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday . The Grizzlies were led by Marc Gasol , who tallied 20 points , nine rebounds , six assists , three blocks and a steal . Mike Conley followed up with 15 points , eight assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 33 minutes . Garrett Temple came up big off the bench , scoring 11 points in 30 minutes . The Cavaliers have now lost four of their last five games . Jordan Clarkson led the way with 24 points on 10 - of - 20 shooting , in 30 minutes off the bench . Colliton followed up with 16 points , five rebounds and six assists , in 30 minutes . The only other Cavalier to score in double figures was Anse in the loss , as the team was unable to find a rhythm . Next up the Cavaliers will visit Miami on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 112 - 103 , at FedEx Forum on Saturday . Boston was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kyrie Irving led the team with 26 points and 13 assists . Marcus Morris finished second on the team , totaling 22 points and four rebounds . On deck for Boston is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday . The Grizzlies ( 18 - 17 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Mike Conley led the team in scoring , as he tallied 26 points , five rebounds , six assists and three steals . Marc Gasol recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 10 assists . The only other starter in double figures was DJ , as he dropped 19 points off the bench . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 17 - 19 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 18 - 19 ) 101 - 94 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Pistons got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 26 - 24 in the first quarter . Blake Griffin led all scorers with 26 points ( 11 - 23 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 5 FT ) , along with seven assists , eight rebounds and two steals , in 38 minutes . Reggie Jackson had 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , seven rebounds , five assists , two blocks and one steal , in 31 minutes . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double with 11 points and 10 rebounds , along with two assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 38 minutes . Reggie Jackson contributed 13 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , three assists and one rebound , in 27 minutes off the bench . Langston Galloway played 18 minutes off the bench with 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) , one assist and two steals . The Pistons had six players score in double digits . Jarret en route to 26 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds and two assists , in 35 minutes . Kyle Anderson tallied 15 points ( 7 - 9 FG ) , five rebounds , one assist and one block in 30 minutes . Marc Gasol had 11 points ( 4 - 10 FG ) , seven rebounds , three assists and two blocks , in 29 minutes . Dwayne Wade , who scored 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG ) in 18 minutes off the bench . Mike Conley was held to zero points in 28 minutes . Next the Grizzlies will host the Nets on Friday . The Grizzlies will host the Nets on Friday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 19 - 21 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 18 - 20 ) 109 - 100 on Friday . Brooklyn is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they did n't have their legs in this game . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 23 points and 10 assists . The Nets will have a couple days off before they play the Chicago Bulls on Sunday . Memphis has lost five of their last six games . Kyle Anderson recorded a triple - double , putting up 11 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 37 minutes . Mike Conley led the team in scoring , putting up 31 points and four steals . Memphis will look to bounce back on Saturday when they take on the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 22 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 24 - 18 ) 96 - 86 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 22 - 18 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 41 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went 37 percent from the floor and 33 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs were also able to force the Spurs into 17 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Marc Gasol led the way , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 26 points and 13 rebounds . Mike Conley also had a strong showing . He went 6 - for - 19 from the field and 0 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while adding six assists . He 's now averaging 15 points and 6 assists on the year . Notching a double - double of his own , JaMychal Green finished with 12 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and 11 rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was JarRuting , as he finished with 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) . The Grizzlies did most of their damage from the Spurs , as they went just 8 - for - 26 from beyond the arc . Bryn Forbes led the team in scoring with 14 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four rebounds . LaMarcus Aldridge added 13 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 5 - 6 FT ) and seven rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was DeMar DeRozan , who finished with nine points ( 4 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists . The Grizzlies ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Saturday , while the Spurs will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 32 - 12 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 25 ) 111 - 101 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 28 - 20 in the first quarter . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies went 46 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also forced the Grizzlies into 14 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way , going 10 - for - 14 from the field and 7 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 10 rebounds . Eric Bledsoe also had a strong showing , finishing with 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four assists and three steals in 24 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . The Bucks also got some solid production from their bench . Wilson Chandler had 13 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and two rebounds as well . The Bucks had a strong showing from their bench . Omri Casspi led the team in scoring with 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds . JaMychal Green recorded a double - double of his own with 14 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . Marc Gasol added 14 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds and five assists as well . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Saturday , while the Grizzlies will travel to Boston to play the Celtics on Friday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 22 - 25 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 28 ) 105 - 85 on Monday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Pelicans got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 28 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pelicans were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Pelicans also forced the Grizzlies into 19 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Jrue Holiday led all scorers , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding 11 rebounds , six assists and two steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Julius Randle had a big game as well , scoring 20 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 8 - 11 FT ) , to go along with 12 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jahlil Okafor was a big factor in the win as well , posting 20 points ( 9 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Marc Gasol added 22 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , eight rebounds and six assists as well . The Grizzlies just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Jaref en route to 14 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) in 31 minutes . The Pelicans ' next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 23 - 24 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 29 ) 118 - 107 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Hornets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 35 - 22 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies went 46 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc . The Hornets were also able to force the Grizzlies into 19 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Kemba Walker led the team , going 9 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding seven assists and four steals . Nicolas Batum had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 9 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding four rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jeremy Lamb had 17 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and four assists . Tony Parker had 17 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and three assists as well . The only starter to reach double - digit points was Mike Conley , who came off the bench for 31 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , to go along with two rebounds and a steal . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Marc Gasol recorded a double - double , finishing with 22 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 17 rebounds and 10 assists , notching 22 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 17 rebounds and 10 assists , as he was a big part of that . Coming off the bench , Jaref en route to a double - double of his own with 15 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) in 25 minutes . The Hornets ' next game will be on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 25 - 24 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 30 ) 99 - 96 on Friday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held the Grizzlies to just 25 points in the second half . The Kings were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 12 - of - 38 from three - point range , while the Grizzlies went just 6 - of - 23 . The Kings also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding Memphis to just 42 percent . Buddy Hield led the team with 26 points and seven rebounds . No player on the team had more than nine points , but it was n't the best performance of the season . Up next for the Kings is a date with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . Memphis had lost four of their last five coming into this , but it was a much needed win . Marc Gasol was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 11 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat . Omri Casspi led the team with 18 points , while also grabbing five rebounds . Mike Conley also played well , as he tallied 16 points , six rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Grizzlies is a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 20 - 30 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 32 - 16 ) 106 - 103 on Saturday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 24 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pacers were able to shoot 53 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers finished at just 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Grizzlies also forced the Pacers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Mike Conley led the way , going 8 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding 11 assists and four rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 assists . Coming off the bench , Jaref en route to a double - double of his own , as he finished with 20 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and six rebounds . Marc Gasol added 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists as well . The Grizzlies also saw some contributions off the bench . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring with 21 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) and five rebounds . Darren Collison had 18 points ( 3 - 5 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 10 - 10 FT ) and nine assists as well . The Pacers just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Myles Turner had 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds , two blocked shots and two blocked shots . The Grizzlies ' next game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Monday , while the Pacers will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 34 - 15 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 20 - 31 ) 95 - 92 on Monday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 30 - 16 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Nuggets also forced the Grizzlies into 19 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 10 - for - 20 from the field and 1 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding five rebounds , three assists and four steals . The four steals were a season - high for him . Will Barton came off the bench for 20 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) , five rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes . Coming off the bench , Malik Beasley went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 18 points in 24 minutes . The Nuggets also had six players reach double figures in points . Marc Gasol led the way , going 11 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two blocked shots . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Mike Conley had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 23 points , while adding 11 assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 54 points and 25 assists over his last two games . The Nuggets ' next game will be on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday , while the Grizzlies will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 22 - 33 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 28 ) 108 - 106 on Tuesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 32 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Grizzlies were also able to force the Timberwolves into 18 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Mike Conley led the way , going 8 - for - 22 from the field and 6 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding nine assists and three steals . He 's had a nice stretch of games , combining for 44 points and 14 assists over his last two games . Coming just shy of a double - double , rookie Jarordan en had a season - high of 23 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming close to a double - double , rookie Isiically had 19 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 3 - 6 FT ) and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes . Coming off the bench , Younter to go along with two points and two rebounds . The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns , who went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 18 rebounds and three assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 15 rebounds . Dario Saric also had a strong showing . He went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while adding seven rebounds and five assists . The only other Timberwolve to reach double figures in points was Luol Deng , who finished with 18 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and seven rebounds . Andrew Wiggins added 12 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Grizzlies ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday , while the Timberwolves will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Thursday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 23 - 34 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 25 - 32 ) 99 - 90 on Saturday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 28 - 20 in the first quarter . It was a season - high in points for the first time in three games , as the team was led by a strong performance from forward Yile . The Grizzlies have now won five of their last six games . New Orleans has now lost six of their last seven games . Anthony Davis had a double - double , finishing with 14 points and 16 rebounds . Julius Randle scored a team - high 21 points . The Pelicans will return home to host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday . Memphis had lost four of their last five games coming into Saturday 's contest . Joakim Noah had a big game , finishing with 19 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes . The Grizzlies will host the Spurs on Tuesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 33 - 26 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 23 - 35 ) 108 - 107 on Tuesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Spurs got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 33 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 49 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Grizzlies into 12 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . LaMarcus Aldridge led the charge , going 8 - for - 15 from the field and 6 - for - 10 from the free throw line to score 22 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . Rudy Gay also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 15 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , 12 rebounds and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Dāvis Bertāns chipped in with 17 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 4 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 27 minutes . Avery Bradley did everything he could to keep the Grizzlies in this game . He went 15 - for - 21 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . He 's now pushed his season averages to 23 points and 8 rebounds per game on the year . Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double - double , finishing with 23 points ( 9 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 21 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Justin Holiday had 11 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) and four rebounds . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Friday , while the Grizzlies will travel to Chicago to play the Bulls on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 33 - 27 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 23 - 37 ) 112 - 106 on Friday . The recent form of these teams would have indicated a different result , but the Clippers showed why on Friday . The key for Los Angeles was their rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to Memphis 's 39 . It was a big night for the bench , as seven players scored in double - figures , with all five starters scoring in double figures . Montrezl Harrell led all scorers with 30 points in 26 minutes off the bench . The Clippers have now won four in a row and five of their last six . Memphis had lost four of their last five coming into this , but it was n't enough . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points and 10 assists in the loss . Joakim Noah also had a nice game , as he amassed 22 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday . The Grizzlies will look to bounce - back when they play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 24 - 38 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 29 - 31 ) 110 - 105 on Monday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Lakers 34 - 31 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 42 percent from the floor and just 25 percent from deep . The Grizzlies also forced the Lakers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Mike Conley led the way , going 10 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding five assists in 32 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Jonas Valanciunas had a strong showing as well , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It was his second straight impressive game , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Avery Bradley chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . Brandon Ingram did everything he could to keep the Lakers in the game . He went 12 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding six rebounds and four assists . LeBron James notched a triple - double , as he finished with 24 points ( 8 - 23 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 11 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points , 11 rebounds and 11 assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Kyle mwith 22 . Coming off the bench , Reggie Bullock added 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt ) and four assists . The Grizzlies ' next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday , while the Lakers will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 17 - 45 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 24 - 39 ) 109 - 107 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Bulls got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 34 - 20 in the first quarter . The Bulls were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 47 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Bulls were also able to force the Grizzlies into 17 turnovers , while committing only 15 of their own . Zach LaVine led all scorers with 30 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and four assists . Continuing to run , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Otto Porter also chipped in with 20 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds , three steals and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Ryan Anderson had 12 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) and two assists in 17 minutes . The Bulls had all five starters reach double figures in points . Avery Bradley led the way , going 7 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , to go along with seven rebounds and seven assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , combining for 38 points over that span . Mike Conley also had a strong showing as well . He finished with 21 points ( 7 - 21 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds , six assists and two steals . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 39 points over that span . Jonas Valanciunas was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 13 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and four assists . The Grizzlies ' next game will be on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday . The Grizzlies will play in Dallas on Saturday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 26 - 40 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 39 - 25 ) 120 - 111 on Tuesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 33 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Grizzlies also forced the Blazers into 20 turnovers , while committing only 16 of their own . Mike Conley was unstoppable in this one . He went 12 - for - 18 from the field and 6 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 40 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high in points for Conley , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Delon Wright had a strong showing as well , scoring 25 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds and two steals . Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and two rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Joakim Noah chipped in with nine points ( 4 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , 10 rebounds and seven assists . The Grizzlies got most of their production from their bench . McCollum led the way , going 9 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points . It was his second impressive performance in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points over his last two outings . Damian Lillard had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 24 points , while also adding eight assists . He 's now averaging 25 points and 6 assists on the season . The only other Blazer to reach double figures in points was Maurice Harkless , who finished with 20 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic added six points ( 3 - 8 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and nine assists as well . The Grizzlies ' next game will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Friday , while the Trail Blazers will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 27 - 40 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 37 - 28 ) 114 - 104 on Friday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't quite pull away in the fourth . In fact , they outscored the Jazz 29 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The key for Memphis was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Jazz 41 . The Grizzlies were also fantastic from the field , as they went 18 - for - 29 , with the Grizzlies going just 16 - for - 28 . The Jazz also shot well from the field , as they went 18 - for - 29 while the Jazz went 18 - for - 24 . The Jazz also shot well from the field , as they went 18 - for - 29 , while the Jazz went 18 - for - 24 . The Jazz also shot well from the field , as they went 18 - for - 29 , while the Jazz went 18 - for - 24 . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points and 11 assists . Jonas Valanciunas also played well , as he totaled 27 points and seven rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was Isi<TEAM> , as four of the team scored in double - figures . On deck for the Grizzlies is a matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . The Grizzlies have now won eight of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . All five starters scored in double - figures , with most of them coming off the bench . Joe Ingles led the team in scoring , as he dropped 14 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Jae Crowder recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Utah is a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 28 - 40 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 31 - 37 ) 105 - 97 on Sunday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Magic got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Magic 26 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley , who scored 26 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) to go with eight assists and five rebounds in 35 minutes . Avery Bradley had 21 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with three assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 37 minutes . The Grizzlies have now won two games in a row , and they 'll look to extend their winning streak to three games on Wednesday when they host the Hawks . The Magic had their five - game winning streak snapped with the loss . Nikola Vucevic scored a game - high 26 points ( 10 - 24 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) to go with 10 rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Terrence Ross chipped in 15 points , five rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks , in 27 minutes off the bench . Aaron Gordon chipped in 13 points , seven rebounds and six assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . The Magic will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they visit the Washington Wizards . The Grizzlies will visit Atlanta on Wednesday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 29 - 42 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 45 - 27 ) 126 - 125 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got out to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 38 - 25 right away in the first quarter . They were able to hold off the Rockets in the second half , where they out - scored the Rockets 38 - 18 to finish the game . The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Grizzlies were also able to force the Rockets into 18 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Mike Conley led the charge , going 12 - for - 23 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding five rebounds and eight assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big part of the victory . Jonas Valanciunas also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 33 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 13 - 17 FT ) and 15 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Bruno Caboclo chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and seven rebounds . James Harden did everything he could to keep the team in the game . He went 18 - for - 39 from the field and 9 - for - 17 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 57 points , while also adding seven rebounds , eight assists and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the line 12 times . Chris Paul added 18 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and seven assists as well . Notching a double - double of his own , Clint Capela finished with 14 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 43 minutes . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday , while the Rockets will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 33 - 40 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 29 - 44 ) 112 - 99 on Saturday . Minnesota has won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb their playoff positioning for the playoffs . The Timberwolves were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 12 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Grizzlies went just 10 - for - 28 . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Grizzlies 47 . Minnesota came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 33 points and 23 rebounds in the win . Andrew Wiggins also played well , as he scored 22 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting . The only other player in double figures was Josh ie , who totaled 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . Up next for the Timberwolves is a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for the Grizzlies and they continue to regress . Jonas Valanciunas was the player of the game , as he totaled 20 points , 14 rebounds and three assists . Mike Conley led the team with 23 points , while also providing three rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Grizzlies is a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 30 - 44 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 43 - 31 ) 115 - 103 on Monday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 31 - 23 in the first quarter . It was a season - high in points for the first time in four games , as the team was led by a strong performance from forward Yame . Bruno Caboclo led all scorers , putting up 24 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes . Tyler Dorsey was not too far behind , scoring 21 points in 38 minutes . Delon Wright had a double - double with 18 points and 13 assists . The Thunder will look to bounce back on Wednesday , when they host the Pacers . The Thunder were led by Paul George , who had 30 points on 10 - of - 29 shooting and 12 rebounds in 38 minutes . Dennis Schroeder followed up with 25 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting , in 36 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Thunder was Teral .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 51 - 23 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 30 - 45 ) 118 - 103 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 31 - 23 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Warriors also forced the Grizzlies into nine turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Stephen Curry led all scorers , going 7 - for - 20 from the field and 6 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . DeMarcus Cousins also played well , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds , six assists , three steals and three blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Klay Thompson , who finished with 13 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) and two assists . The Grizzlies were led by Jonas Valanciunas , who went 12 - for - 25 from the field to score 27 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 28 points and 13 rebounds . Mike Conley finished with 22 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Bruno Caboclo added 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) and 13 rebounds in 36 minutes . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday , while the Grizzlies will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Saturday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 32 - 48 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 32 - 48 ) 129 - 127 on Sunday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Mavericks also out - rebounded the Grizzlies 53 - 9 , even furthering their advantage . Trey Burke led the team with 24 points and five assists . Salah Mejri was huge , as he tallied 19 points , nine rebounds and four blocks . Dorian Finney-Smith recorded a double - double , as he totaled 16 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Mavericks is a matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday . The Grizzlies had to play this game without Marc Gasol , but they simply could n't keep it close . Justin Holiday led the team with 30 points , while going 6 - for - 11 from three - point range . Delon Wright had another spectacular game , as he accumulated 20 points , 13 rebounds and 12 assists . On deck for Memphis is a matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 33 - 49 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 57 - 25 ) 132 - 117 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis . The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this game , going 51 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors also forced the Warriors into 14 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard JJ evor 8 - for - 18 from the field and 8 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding four rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes . Justin Holiday was a big factor off the bench , as he went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while adding four rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Bruno Caboclo chipped in with 21 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . Coming off the bench , Younds Yustomed to the free throw line where he failed to reach double figures in points . With the loss , the Warriors just could n't keep it close . Kevin Durant led the way , going 7 - for - 10 from the field and 7 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score 21 points , while also handing out six assists in 18 minutes . He 's had a nice stretch of three games where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 assists . Klay Thompson also played well off the bench , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and three assists . It was a nice surprise for the Warriors , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . Jordan ell added 15 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and eight rebounds as well . The Grizzlies ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on <DATE> , while the Warriors will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on the road .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 2 - 2 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 2 - 2 ) 111 - 104 on Wednesday . The Hawks came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Mavericks 42 - 16 in the first quarter . Kent Bazemore led the way with 32 points , seven assists and three steals in the win . Taurean Prince tallied 24 points , four rebounds and three assists . DeAndre' Bembry was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 11 points , 16 rebounds and five assists . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday . The Hawks ( 2 - 2 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Wesley Matthews led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points on 9 - of - 21 shooting . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 16 rebounds . Lone of the NBA 's best games of the season , Lebuily-Towns led the team with 21 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 2 - 4 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 2 - 3 ) 97 - 85 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the Bulls were able to pull away in the second half to pull away . Zach LaVine led the way with a game - high 27 points and 11 rebounds in 35 minutes . Jabari Parker followed up with 18 points and eight rebounds . Ryan Anderson had 13 points and seven assists in 30 minutes off the bench . Rookie Rajon Rondo posted a double - double , recording 10 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes . The Bulls have now won their last two games , as they continue their homestand . The Hawks ( 2 - 3 ) have now lost four of their last five games . Taurean Prince led the team in scoring with 16 points on 5 - of - 14 shooting . Dewayne Dedmon followed up a double - double with 13 points and 13 rebounds . Trailing up 13 points on 3 - of - 12 shooting , in 30 minutes off the bench . Continuing to the NBA 's leading scorer , the team struggled to find any rhythm in the scoring column . Up next , the Bulls will head home Monday to take on the 76ers , while the Hawks will head to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Monday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 46 - 115 , at Barclay 's Arena on Thursday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The rebounding was key , as Sacramento snatched down 46 boards to the Hawks 43 . The three - point shooting was key for Sacramento , as they went 26 - of - 28 from the charity stripe , while Atlanta went just 8 - for - 26 . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 46 - 46 . They were led by point , 10 - point , 10 - assist , 10 - assist triple - double . Buddy Hield was second on the team , providing 27 points , five rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block . Marvin Williams finished with 18 points and five rebounds . Nemanja Bjelica led the bench with 19 points , two rebounds , three assists and two steals . Willie Cauley-Stein collected 12 points , six rebounds and three steals . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Hawks ( 2 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to get back on track . Jeremy Lin was the player of the game , as he accrued 23 points , three rebounds and two assists . Trailing 14 points , three rebounds and 10 assists , as well as a 14 - point , 10 - assist performance from Traie . Taurean Prince also played well off the bench , dropping seven points , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals . Atlanta 's next game will be on Saturday against the Miami Heat .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 3 - 6 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 3 - 5 ) 123 - 118 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Hawks were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Heat by 26 points over the final 24 minutes and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 33 boards to the Heat 41 . The Hawks were also fantastic from the field , as they went 16 - of - 21 from long distance . Atlanta ( 3 - 5 ) continues to struggle on the road this season , but they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win . Josh Richardson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 32 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting . Justise Winslow recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . Rodney McGruder collected 18 points , four rebounds and five assists . Tyler Johnson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday . The Hawks ( 3 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Trailing year , Trailing up 24 points , six rebounds and 15 assists , with forward Trailing up 24 points , Trailing by four points , six rebounds and 15 assists . Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench to accrue 15 points , seven rebounds and two blocks . Kevin Love was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 12 points , three rebounds and three assists . Atlanta 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 112 - 107 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Knicks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Knicks , as they held the Hawks to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 17 turnovers . The Knicks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Hawks to just 42 percent on their end . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Hawks 45 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , tallying 34 points , three assists and three steals . Enes Kanter recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 11 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Hawks is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday . The Hawks ( 3 - 8 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to regress . Other than 28 points , with OT points , four assists , three blocks and two blocks . Kent Bazemore was second on the team , providing 16 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Trailing 15 points , five rebounds and eight assists off the bench as well . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 6 - 5 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 3 - 9 ) 124 - 109 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pistons jumping out to a 40 - 20 lead after one quarter . Andre Drummond led the way with a game - high 23 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes . Rookie Stanley Johnson also played well off the bench , scoring 22 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting and grabbing seven rebounds . Blake Griffin finished with just six points on 2 - of - 10 shooting and nine rebounds in 25 minutes . The Pistons shot 51 percent from the field as a team . Atlanta ( 3 - 9 ) has now lost five straight games . They were led by Jeremy Lin , who scored 19 points and dished out four assists in 21 minutes . It was a season - high in points for the first time this season . The Hawks will have a few days off before they face the Lakers on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 127 - 119 , at Barclay 's Arena on Monday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The rebounding was key , as the Clippers snatched down 52 boards to the Hawks 51 . The Clippers were lights - out from the field , as they went 12 - for - 29 from three - point range . The bench was the catalyst of the game , with Miding a bench player scoring in double figures in their win . Tobias Harris led the bench in scoring , as he totaled 24 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . Lou Williams was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , seven rebounds and 11 assists . Shaw off the season is on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday . The Hawks ( 3 - 14 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Trailing year in the fourth quarter , it was one of their best performances of the season , as they held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Alex Len was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points , 12 rebounds and two blocks . Taurean Prince led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting off the bench . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 18 points , three rebounds and six assists . Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench to provide 13 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 15 - 4 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 3 - 15 ) 124 - 108 on Wednesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hawks by 20 points in the second and third quarters . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , 12 rebounds and 17 assists . Pascal Siakam tallied 22 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals . Serge Ibaka totaled 19 points and nine rebounds . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 11 points and six assists . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday . The Hawks ( 3 - 15 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to struggle . Jeremy Lin was the player of the game , as he accrued 26 points , two assists and two assists . Vince Carter was second on the team , as he provided 14 points and five rebounds . Dewayne Dedmon started for DeRozan and totaled four points , seven rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . Atlanta 's next game will be on Friday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Boston Celtics ( 10 - 9 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 3 - 16 ) 114 - 96 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Celtics jumping out to a 45 - 23 lead by the end of the first quarter . However , the Celtics were able to pull away in the second half , outscoring the Celtics 32 - 19 in the final period . The Celtics were led by Aron Baynes , who scored 16 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting in 24 minutes off the bench . It was a season - high in points for the first time in four games , and the second - year forward has been dealing with an ankle injury . The Celtics have won four of their last five games . Atlanta ( 3 - 16 ) has now lost five of their last six games , as they have now lost five of their last six games . They were led by 19 points and 10 assists from Jeremy Lin . Getting the start at point guard in place of the injured Boston center , and he did n't play . The Celtics will visit Dallas on Saturday , while the Hawks will host Charlotte on Sunday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 4 - 16 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 9 - 10 ) 124 - 123 on Sunday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Hawks were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Hornets 67 - 42 in the second half to secure the win . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 40 from three - point range , while the Hornets went just 18 - for - 23 . Atlanta also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording 34 more assists than Charlotte . Charlotte ( 9 - 10 ) has been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed why on Sunday . They were led by John Wall , who recorded a 23 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Kent Bazemore also played well , as he tallied 20 points , four rebounds and five assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't the best performance of the night . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday . Atlanta ( 4 - 16 ) has now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . They were led by a 26 - point performance from Malik k off the bench . Kemba Walker was the only other starter in double figures , as he accumulated 22 points , five rebounds and nine assists . Marvin Williams also played well , as he amassed 20 points and 13 rebounds . Atlanta 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Miami Heat .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 128 - 111 , at Barclay 's Arena on Monday . Golden State was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a near wire - to - wire win for Golden State , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 33 boards to the Hawks 35 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Warriors recording 33 assists to 20 turnovers , while the Hawks committed 20 turnovers to their 23 assists . The Warriors ( 16 - 9 ) have now won three - straight games , as they continue to rise in the standings . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 30 points , three rebounds and two assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 28 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Klay Thompson finished with 27 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Kevon collected 14 points , four rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday . The Hawks ( 5 - 19 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . John Wall was the player of the game , as he totaled 24 points and 11 rebounds on 11 - of - 14 shooting . Trailing star Trade a surprise performance off the bench , as he scored 20 points on 8 - of - 20 from the field . Jeremy Lin accrued 14 points , five rebounds , five assists and two steals . Dewayne Dedmon started at center and totaled six points , 10 rebounds and four steals . Atlanta 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 131 - 117 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The shooting was a big difference as well , as Washington went 27 - for - 29 from the free - throw line , while the Hawks went just 12 - for - 26 . Washington also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording seven more assists than Atlanta , while committing five less turnovers . The Wizards also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 49 - 43 . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 36 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Otto Porter recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . Kelly Oubre Jr. led the bench with 19 points , five rebounds and three steals . Thomas Bryant led the bench with 16 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday . The Hawks ( 5 - 20 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to regress . John Wall was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 26 points and 14 rebounds . Kent Bazemore was n't far behind , tallying 22 points , two rebounds , six assists and four steals . The only other starter in double figures was TraJ e , as he dropped 14 points and five assists . Atlanta 's next game will be on Saturday , when they host the Denver Nuggets .", "The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Denver Nuggets , 106 - 98 , at Barclay 's Arena on Saturday . Atlanta was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Nuggets to just 20 points in the fourth quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Hawks , as they held the Nuggets to 37 percent from the field and 35 percent from three - point range . The Hawks actually won the rebounding battle , 51 - 48 , and outscored the Nuggets in the paint , 56 - 36 . The Nuggets ( 17 - 9 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . John Wall was the player of the game , as he totaled 30 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . DeAndre' Bembry was huge off the bench , providing 18 points , three rebounds , five assists and three blocks . Dewayne Dedmon started at center and totaled six points , 11 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Atlanta 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks . Atlanta ( 6 - 20 ) has now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he accumulated 24 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists . Malik Beasley led the starters in scoring , dropping 19 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting . Juan Hernangomez recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . Trey Lyles led the bench with nine points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Atlanta is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards , 118 - 110 , at Barclay 's Arena on Tuesday . Atlanta was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Hawks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . In fact , the Hawks outscored the Wizards , 36 - 28 , in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The Hawks were unconscious from the field , as they went 32 - of - 38 from the free - throw line , while Washington went 32 - for - 29 . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 49 - 37 . The Hawks ( 12 - 19 ) have been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed some serious fight here . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 29 points and 10 rebounds . Trevor Ariza provided 19 points , eight rebounds , four assists and six steals . John Wall finished with 15 points and six assists . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday . The Hawks ( 7 - 23 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . John Wall was the player of the game , as he accumulated 20 points , 13 rebounds and three assists . Trailing star Trade a career - high 19 points , three rebounds and four assists . Dewayne Dedmon recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 13 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Atlanta is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 129 - 121 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it took a late run to pull out a big win . Indiana actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Hawks by 20 points in the paint . Thaddeus Young led the team in scoring , as he dropped 21 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting . Victor Oladipo finished with 16 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Domantas Sabonis came off the bench to provide 19 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday . The Hawks ( 9 - 24 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Kent Bazemore led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points , four assists and two steals off the bench . John lins recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 11 rebounds on 9 - of - 13 shooting . Dewayne Dedmon started at center and totaled 18 points and 15 rebounds . Trailing 17 points , nine assists , two rebounds , two steals and two blocks off the bench as well . On deck for Atlanta is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 11 - 24 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 29 ) 111 - 108 on Saturday . Atlanta came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Hawks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Hawks , as they held Cleveland to 108 percent shooting and forced them to commit 12 turnovers . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 44 . The Cavaliers ( 8 - 29 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by Clips forward CJ , who tallied 22 points , eight rebounds and three assists in the loss . Larry Nance Jr. also recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , 15 rebounds , seven assists and four steals . Alec Burks was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , five rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Cavaliers is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Wednesday . The Hawks ( 11 - 24 ) have now won four - straight , as they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing year was the player of the game , as he scored 21 points and dished out nine assists in the win . John Wall recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 13 rebounds . Vince Carter was huge off the bench , dropping 21 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . Atlanta will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Indiana Pacers .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 12 - 27 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 19 - 19 ) 106 - 82 on Sunday . Atlanta has won four of their last five games , and they 've lost five of their last six games , and they 've lost five of their last six games , and they 've lost five of their last six games . The Hawks were able to out - rebound the Heat 59 - 41 , even furthering their advantage . They were led by Trailments , who scored 19 points on 6 - of - 14 shooting in 31 minutes . John Wall had a double - double with 13 points and 13 rebounds . The Heat have now lost four of their last five games . Miami had lost four of their last five games coming into Sunday 's contest , but it was not enough to overcome the Heat . Derrick Jones scored a team - high 14 points off the bench . Continuing his return to the starting lineup , it was a night for him . The Heat will return home to host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday . Atlanta will continue their road trip in Toronto on Tuesday against the Raptors .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 30 - 12 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 13 - 30 ) 133 - 114 on Sunday . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 33 points , to go along with six rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block . Eric Bledsoe followed up with 24 points and 10 assists . Khris Middleton recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 11 rebounds . The Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 28 assists in the loss . Trailing up 26 points , Trailing up 10 rebounds and four assists led the way for the Atlanta . DeAndre' finished with 18 points and seven rebounds . John Wall had a 13 - point , 11 - rebound double - double .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 14 - 30 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 26 - 17 ) 142 - 126 on Tuesday at the FarFarArena in Atlanta . The Hawks got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 45 - 30 in the first quarter . John Wall led the way with 26 points ( 12 - 14 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and two assists . Trailing year , Trailing 4 - 9 from deep , Trailing 4 - 9 from deep , 4 - 5 from deep , along with 24 points , 11 assists and six rebounds , in 32 minutes . Kevin Love followed up with 17 points , four assists and three rebounds , in 37 minutes . DeAndre' finished with 16 points , eight rebounds , six assists and two steals , in 33 minutes . Vince Carter was a nice spark off the bench , scoring 11 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting in 15 minutes off the bench . Russell Westbrook led the way with 31 points , 11 assists , six rebounds and five steals , in 35 minutes . Paul George followed up with 24 points , eight rebounds , five steals and three assists , in 36 minutes . Dennis Schroder had 21 points and six assists , in 27 minutes off the bench . Steven Adams chipped in 16 points and seven rebounds , in 37 minutes . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday , while the Thunder will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 28 - 18 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 14 - 31 ) 113 - 105 on Saturday . Boston is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with them in the second half of a back - to - back set . In fact , the Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Celtics also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 30 . Kyrie Irving led the team with 32 points and five assists . It was n't the best game of his young career , as he scored a season - high 19 points in the win . Al Horford was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 13 points , nine rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday . The Hawks ( 14 - 31 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kevin Love led the team with 18 points , four rebounds and seven assists . The only other notable stat line was a 16 - point , seven - assist , as well as a career - high . The Hawks will look to bounce back on Monday against the Orlando Magic in their next matchup .", "The Orlando Magic ( 20 - 27 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 14 - 32 ) 122 - 103 on Monday at the FarFarArena in Atlanta . The Magic got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 31 - 31 in the first quarter . The Magic were led by Nikola Vucevic , who posted a game - high of 29 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with 14 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 13 rebounds . Terrence Ross came off the bench for 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , seven assists , five rebounds and three steals . The Magic had six players reach double figures in scoring . Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench to score 24 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) to go with nine rebounds and one assist . The Hawks have now lost four of their last five games . The Hawks had six players score in double figures . The Magic shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks shot 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 40 - 16 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 18 - 36 ) 119 - 101 on Thursday at the State in Atlanta . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite , but were able to pull out a big win in front of their home crowd . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Hawks 50 - 42 , even furthering their advantage . Pascal Siakam led the way , going 12 - for - 20 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second impressive performance in a row , as he 's combined for 52 points and 22 rebounds over his last two games . Fred VanVleet had a big game as well , finishing with 30 points ( 11 - 22 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Notching a double - double of his own , Kyle Lowry finished with 13 points ( 3 - 13 FG , 3 - 11 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and 13 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Serge Ibaka chipped in with 12 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) and five rebounds . The Hawks were led by Taurean Prince , who went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 19 points , while also adding three assists in 37 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he posted a season - high of nine points . John Wall was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 12 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Dewayne Dedmon chipped in with 10 points ( 3 - 7 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Saturday , while the Hawks will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 27 - 28 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 18 - 37 ) 129 - 120 on Saturday . Charlotte is on a three - game win streak , but they showed some serious fight . Kemba Walker led the way with a game - high 37 points and seven assists in 37 minutes . Marvin Williams was n't too far behind , scoring 27 points on 12 - of - 16 shooting in 35 minutes . Jeremy Lamb also put together a nice stat line , recording 24 points , six rebounds , seven assists , three steals , and two blocks in 36 minutes . The Hornets will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Monday . Atlanta had lost four of their last five games coming into this matchup after losing their previous five previous games . They were once again without All-Star point guard John Wall ( hamstring ) , but they did n't disappoint . Trailing up 20 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting , 11 assists and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench .", "The Orlando Magic ( 25 - 32 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 18 - 38 ) 124 - 108 on Sunday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Hawks 33 . Orlando also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Hawks 33 . Orlando came into this game as a huge underdog and did n't disappoint . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he tallied 19 points and 12 rebounds in the win . Terrence Ross was huge off the bench , providing 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday . The Hawks ( 18 - 38 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Alex Len led the team with 16 points off the bench , while also snatching down two rebounds . Trailing year forward Traans had 13 points , five rebounds and seven assists to his tally . On deck for Atlanta is a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 19 - 38 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 28 - 29 ) 117 - 113 on Tuesday at the State in Atlanta . The Hawks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to prevail with a huge road win . They were led by John Wall , who scored 22 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) to go with eight rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes . Trailing star forward Trailing up 14 assists to go with 22 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , along with 14 assists , six rebounds , one steal and one blocked shot , in 38 minutes . Taurean Prince also tallied 17 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and six rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . The Hawks had six players score in double figures . LeBron James notched a triple - double with 28 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) , 16 assists , 11 rebounds , three steals and one blocked shot , in 43 minutes . Brandon Ingram chipped in 19 points and six rebounds , in 34 minutes . Reggie Bullock chipped in 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) , five rebounds , two steals , one assist and one block , in 35 minutes . The Lakers shot 51 percent from the field as a team . The Hawks will host the Knicks on Thursday .", "The New York Knicks ( 11 - 47 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 19 - 39 ) 106 - 91 on Thursday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Knicks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for New York was their rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Hawks 41 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Dewayne Dedmon led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 21 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting . Trailing up 11 assists , Trailing game - to - turnover here , Trailing 1 - 2 in his last three games . Up next for the Knicks is a date with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday . Atlanta had to play this game without Paul Millsap , but they did n't miss a beat . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points , 13 rebounds and three blocks in the win . Dennis Schroeder led the team with 19 points , while also dishing out seven assists . The only other notable stat line was KJ Steph , who totaled 14 points and nine assists . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 27 - 30 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 19 - 40 ) 125 - 122 on Friday . The Pistons came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hawks 33 - 9 in the first quarter , while the Pistons outscored the Hawks 33 - 27 in the final period . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 44 boards to the Hawks 44 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hawks 47 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hawks 47 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hawks 47 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hawks 47 . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Reggie Jackson led the team with 32 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 26 points , 21 rebounds and five steals . On deck for Detroit is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Hawks ( 19 - 40 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing up 30 points coming off the bench , with forward Trailing up 5 - of - 11 from three - point range . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points and six rebounds . Dewayne Dedmon also recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Atlanta is a matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 20 - 40 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 50 ) 120 - 112 on Saturday . Atlanta has won two straight and five of their last six games , and they continue to ride their two - game losing streak with the win . The Hawks have now won two in a row and five of their last seven . The Hawks have now won four of their last five games . Trailing year , sixth man Trailer forward Traially led the way with 23 points and eight assists in 33 minutes . John Wall also put up a double - double of 19 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes . The Hawks will continue their road trip against the Houston Rockets on Monday . Phoenix has dropped two of their last three games . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Devin Booker scored a game - high 26 points to go with seven rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes . The Suns will play the Heat in Miami on Monday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 21 - 41 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 29 - 32 ) 131 - 123 on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Timberwolves 33 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 65 boards to the Timberwolves 47 . The Hawks were the difference in the game , as they shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line . Karl-Anthony Towns was fantastic , as he tallied 37 points and 18 rebounds in the defeat . Derrick Rose also played well , as he tallied 18 points , six rebounds and six assists . Tyus Jones had a nice game off the bench , as he totaled seven points and 11 assists . On deck for the Timberwolves is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday . The Hawks ( 21 - 41 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing up 36 points in the first half , it was Trade , as Trailing 36 points , eight rebounds and 10 assists in the win . John Wall was huge off the bench , as he tallied 34 points and eight rebounds . DeAndre' Bembry was a huge spark off the bench , as he amassed 16 points and 14 rebounds . The Hawks will look to keep up this winning streak against the Chicago Bulls on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 18 - 45 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 21 - 42 ) 68 - 61 on Friday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Chicago was the rebounding , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Hawks 59 . Zach LaVine was the star , as he led the team with 47 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . They also got some great performances from their bench as well , as they scored 31 points in the win . Trailing 16 points , eight rebounds and 16 assists in the defeat , it was a great performance from forward Trai<TEAM> Young . Up next for Chicago is a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday . The Hawks ( 21 - 42 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Robin Lopez had a nice game , as he amassed 11 points , 11 rebounds and three blocks in the win . Alex Len was a beast down low , as he totaled 24 points and 10 rebounds . Taurean Prince also played well , as he amassed 17 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for Atlanta is a matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 37 - 29 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 22 - 44 ) 111 - 104 on Wednesday at the State in Atlanta . The Spurs got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 23 - 23 right away in the first quarter . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Spurs also out - rebounded the Hawks 49 - 47 , even furthering their advantage . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers , going 11 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two blocked shots . Derrick White had a strong showing as well , finishing with 18 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and nine assists . It was a season - high in assists for him , as he was very efficient with his time on the court . Rudy Gay was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 12 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Dāvis Bertāns chipped in with 12 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt ) and four rebounds . The Hawks saw a strong showing from their bench as well , as Trailing up 22 points ( 8 - 24 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes . Coming off the bench , John Wall recorded a double - double , finishing with 18 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in the last three games . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Kent Bazemore , who chipped in 12 ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . The Spurs ' next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday , while the Hawks will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 35 - 33 ) defeated the host Atlanta Hawks ( 22 - 45 ) 114 - 112 , on Saturday at the m m Arena in Atlanta . The Nets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to prevail with a big road victory . They were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 33 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 54 - 38 . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Hawks 57 . Brooklyn came into this game as a huge favorite and did n't disappoint . Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in scoring , as he tallied 23 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 12 rebounds . D'Angelo Russell led the bench with 18 points , three rebounds and six assists . The bench was a nice spark off the bench , as they combined for 21 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Nets is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday . The Hawks ( 22 - 45 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . John Wall was the player of the game though , as he totaled 33 points and 19 rebounds . Trailing 23 points , 10 rebounds , 11 assists and two steals on 4 - of - 14 shooting . On deck for the Hawks is a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 23 - 45 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 39 ) 128 - 116 on Sunday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Pelicans 42 . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting . John Wall was huge off the bench , as he tallied 23 points , 10 rebounds and four blocks . Alex Len was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday . The Hawks have been dominant at home this season , but this was a much needed win . Elfrid Payton was the player of the game , as he accumulated 15 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Julius Randle led the team in scoring , as he dropped 23 points . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 24 - 45 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 28 - 41 ) 132 - 111 on Wednesday at the State m in Atlanta . The Hawks came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 33 - 28 right away in the first quarter . John Wall had a game - high 27 points and 12 rebounds in 25 minutes . Trailing star forward Trailing a career - high 22 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting , including 3 - of - 5 from deep , along with eight assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 24 minutes . Alex Len tallied 20 points , eight rebounds , four assists and two blocks . The Hawks will play the Celtics in Boston on Saturday . The Grizzlies came into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league and they did just that . Miles led all scorers with 33 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting . Mike Conley finished with 20 points , seven assists and four rebounds , in 25 minutes . Joakim Noah chipped in 12 points , eight rebounds and five assists , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Grizzlies will look to bounce back on Saturday when they visit the Washington Wizards .", "The Houston Rockets ( 45 - 26 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 24 - 48 ) 121 - 105 on Tuesday at the State m in Atlanta . The Rockets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 25 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Rockets was their rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Hawks 45 . Houston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 28 boards to Atlanta 's 45 . The three - point shooting was a factor for the Rockets as well , as they went 15 - of - 28 from the charity stripe , while Atlanta went 12 - of - 19 . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 28 boards to Atlanta 's 45 . James Harden led the team with 31 points , eight rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 26 points and 11 rebounds . Danalum was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 19 points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday . The Hawks ( 24 - 48 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing year , Trailing up 21 points from three - point range , with forward Trailing 21 points , 12 assists , four rebounds and one steal . John Wall recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 10 rebounds . Taurean Prince also played well , as he provided 16 points , two rebounds and two assists . Atlanta 's next game will be on Thursday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 25 - 48 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 42 - 30 ) 117 - 114 on Thursday . The Hawks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Hawks 49 . The Hawks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 30 . They were led by point guard DonJ Mitchell , who totaled 34 points , four rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Derrick Favors recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 15 rebounds . Ricky Rubio led the bench with 17 points , five rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday . The Hawks ( 25 - 48 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing year , Trailing up 23 points , 11 assists and two rebounds on 8 - of - 22 shooting . Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench to provide 18 points , nine rebounds and three blocks . Taurean Prince tallied 13 points , three rebounds , two assists and three steals . Atlanta 's next game will be on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 26 - 48 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 47 - 26 ) 129 - 127 on Saturday . The Sixers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Sixers by 14 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the 76ers 52 . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the 76ers 52 . Philadelphia came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Joel Embiid led the team with 27 points and 12 rebounds . Ben Simmons also played well , as he totaled 21 points , six rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the 76ers is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Monday . The Hawks have now won four of their last five and they continue to climb up the standings . Trailing year , Trailing up 32 points in the fourth quarter , it was n't enough . Taurean Prince also played well , as he amassed 23 points , five rebounds and three assists off the bench . On deck for Atlanta is a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 48 - 27 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 27 - 49 ) 118 - 98 on Friday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Hawks 41 . The three - point shooting was a huge difference as well , with the Trail Blazers recording 19 assists to just nine turnovers , while Atlanta committed just nine turnovers . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Trailing 26 points , nine rebounds and seven assists in the defeat , it was just the second time this season that the team got out of reach . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points , two rebounds and three assists . The Hawks will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks . The Hawks ( 27 - 49 ) have now lost nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Damian Lillard and C.J . Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double - double , as he dropped 17 points and 11 rebounds . Enes Kanter was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 14 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Portland is a matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 28 - 49 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 57 - 20 ) 136 - 135 on Sunday . The Hawks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Hawks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 58 boards to the Bucks 30 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by point guard Stplay , as he finished with 27 points , nine rebounds , three assists and three steals in the loss . Tim Frazier also played well , as he totaled 20 points , seven rebounds and 15 assists . On deck for the Bucks is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday . The Hawks have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to climb up the standings . Justin Anderson was the player of the game , as he totaled 24 points and 12 rebounds . Alex Len tallied 23 points and six rebounds of his own . Trailing 16 points , five rebounds and 16 assists of his own in the win . The Hawks will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 29 - 50 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 49 - 29 ) 130 - 122 on Wednesday at the State in Atlanta . The Hawks got off to a hot start , out - scoring the Sixers 42 - 38 in the first quarter . Continuing to be a force on the offensive side of the ball , Trailing up 33 points ( 12 - 18 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds and 12 assists in 32 minutes . John Henson also had a huge game , scoring 25 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and two blocked shots . DeAndre' corralled the bench with 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 21 minutes . The Hawks shot 51 percent from the field and 56 percent from long range . The 76ers are now tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference . J.J. Redick led the team in scoring with 30 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 6 - 13 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , along with three assists and two rebounds , in 35 minutes . Tobias Harris finished with 21 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds and two assists , in 36 minutes . Ben Simmons also tallied a double - double with 15 points and 16 rebounds , along with eight assists , four steals and one blocked shot , in 33 minutes . Next , the 76ers will host the Bucks on Thursday . The Hawks will be in Orlando on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 48 - 34 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 29 - 53 ) 135 - 134 on Wednesday at the State in Atlanta . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 35 - 28 in the first quarter . The Pacers were able to out - rebound the Pacers 43 - 43 , but they were able to pull out the win . Tyreke Evans was able to lead all scorers with 27 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with five assists . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Doug McDermott came off the bench for 13 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds in 31 minutes . The Pacers had a strong showing from their bench . Trailing 6 - for - 18 from the field and 1 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 23 points , 11 assists and five rebounds . John Wall had a strong showing as well . Alex Len recorded a double - double of his own , as he finished with 20 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . Kevin Garnett chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt ) , five rebounds , three assists , a steal and a block . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday , while the Hawks will travel to <NEXT-OPPONENT-PLACE> to play the Rockets on Wednesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat , 113 - 112 , at American Airlines Arena on Saturday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Heat 34 - 23 in the first quarter , while the Hornets outscored the Heat 30 - 23 in the final period . The difference in the game was the rebounding , as the Hornets snatched down 49 boards to the Hornets 49 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Hornets recording 23 assists to 15 turnovers , while the Heat committed 15 turnovers to 21 assists . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring , as he dropped 39 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Goran Dragic was second on the team , providing 20 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Rodney McGruder recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Heat is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday . The Heat ( 1 - 2 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . The Heat ( 1 - 2 ) had to play this game without Paul Millsap , but they did n't disappoint . Dwyane Wade led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points , three rebounds and three assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for the Heat is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks , 110 - 87 , at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Heat , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Hassan Whiteside was the player of the game , as he totaled 22 points , 14 rebounds and three blocks . Josh Richardson was second on the team , accruing 21 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday . The Knicks ( 1 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Damcorralled the team with 20 points , while also grabbing 10 rebounds . Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored 14 points , as he added three rebounds and two assists . The only other player in double figures was Mario Hezonja , who scored 13 points off the bench . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Friday .", "The Miami Heat ( 3 - 2 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 3 - 2 ) 120 - 111 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the offenses really struggled , as they both shot over 50 percent from the field . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum , who has been sidelined with a knee injury , and C.J . Goran Dragic led all scorers with 28 points , to go along with three rebounds and five assists . Dwyane Wade contributed 19 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting , including 4 - of - 6 from long range . Rodney McGruder recorded a double - double , putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes . Hassan Whiteside played 35 minutes and finished with five points and 16 rebounds . Kelly Olynyk came off the bench to score 19 points in 28 minutes off the bench . The Heat had six players score in double figures , but no one else scored more than 20 points . The only other Blazers player to score in double figures was Damian Lillard , who finished with 42 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Zach Randolph finished with 13 points and four rebounds . Evan Turner chipped in eight points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes off the bench . Next up for the Heat is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings . The Heat will host the Kings on Monday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Miami Heat , 123 - 113 , at American Airlines Arena on Monday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held the Heat to just 113 points in the second half . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Kings 52 . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Sacramento winning that battle , 52 - 46 . Willie Cauley-Stein was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points and 13 rebounds . Buddy Hield finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , eight rebounds , five assists and two steals . No other starter scored in double figures , with forward DeJ x and 20 points , four rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday . The Heat ( 3 - 3 ) have now won four of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Josh Richardson was the player of the game , as he led the team with 31 points , three rebounds , two steals and three blocks . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 24 rebounds and five blocks . Goran Dragic accrued 20 points and five assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 5 - 5 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 6 - 4 ) 95 - 88 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 27 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Spurs by 14 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Miami also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Spurs 49 . The Heat also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than San Antonio . Hassan Whiteside was the star , as he tallied 29 points , 20 rebounds and nine blocks in the win . Wayne Ellington also played well , as he tallied 20 points , four rebounds and two steals . DeMar DeRozan finished with 18 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was a nice spark off the bench , providing six points and 16 rebounds . On deck for San Antonio is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday . Miami ( 5 - 5 ) has now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Miami was led by Hassan Whiteside , who totaled 29 points , 20 rebounds and nine blocks in the win . Rodney McGruder played well off the bench , as he accrued four points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Miami 's next game will be on Friday against the Indiana Pacers .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat , 110 - 102 , at American Airlines Arena on Friday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Indiana was the rebounding , as they snatched down 39 boards to the Heat 38 . The Pacers were also fantastic from the field , as they went 7 - for - 24 , with the Pacers going just 16 - for - 28 . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to the Heat 38 . Indiana has now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 22 points , five rebounds , 10 assists and four steals . Darren Collison was second on the team , providing 17 points , three rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Domantas Sabonis totaled 17 points and 11 rebounds . Cory Joseph led the bench with 14 points , five rebounds and two assists . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Sunday . The Heat ( 5 - 6 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kelly Olynyk led the team in scoring , as he dropped 20 points off the bench . Hassan Whiteside recorded a 20 - point , 20 - rebound double - double . Josh Richardson was the only other starter in double figures , as he dropped 18 points and six assists . Miami is off until Saturday , when they host the Washington Wizards for their next game .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the Miami Heat , 116 - 110 , at American Airlines Arena on Saturday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . In fact , the Wizards outscored the Heat 33 - 24 in the final period to send the game into overtime . The Wizards were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from deep . The Wizards also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Heat 38 . The Wizards also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 38 . John Wall led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points and nine assists . Jeff Green recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 10 rebounds . Bradley Beal provided 18 points , three rebounds and one assist . Dwight Howard recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 16 rebounds . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday . The Heat ( 5 - 7 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Josh Richardson was the player of the game , as he led the team with 24 points , three rebounds and five assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 14 rebounds , three assists and four blocks . Rodney McGruder collected 22 points , two rebounds and two assists . Miami is off until Monday , when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on the road .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat , 124 - 114 , at American Airlines Arena on Monday . The Sixers ( 9 - 6 ) came in to Monday 's contest with a road win over the Heat , but they 've won two of their last three games . The Sixers ( 9 - 6 ) came out strong in the second half , jumping out to a 32 - 26 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Heat by a margin of 32 - 24 over the final 12 minutes . However , the Sixers came out strong in the second half , jumping out to a 32 - 26 lead . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's most productive - heavy teams , as both teams went back - to - back . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . Joel Embiid led the way with 35 points , 18 rebounds and three assists . J.J. Redick followed with 25 points , three assists and one rebound . Furkan z was next with 16 points , four rebounds and one steal . Hassan Whiteside totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds . Kelly Olynyk led the bench with 13 points , seven rebounds , two assists and one steal . Tyler Johnson was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points , four rebounds , two assists and one block . The Sixers remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Orlando to take on the Magic on Wednesday night . Philadelphia was led by Joel Embiid , who totaled 35 points , 18 rebounds and three assists . Josh Richardson tallied 17 points , one rebound and one steal . Wayne Ellington totaled 14 points , three rebounds and one assist . Eight players contributed eight points , five rebounds and two assists . The Heat 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat , 113 - 97 , at American Airlines Arena on Sunday . The Lakers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a career - high in points for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead into the fourth quarter . LeBron James led the team in scoring , as he totaled 51 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two steals on 19 - of - 31 from the field . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was second on the team , providing 19 points and four rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday . The Heat ( 6 - 10 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . The bench was the only thing keeping them around , as they combined to shoot 31 percent from the field . Miami ( 6 - 10 ) had to play this game without Paul Millsap and they clearly hampered them in this game . Wayne Ellington led the team in scoring , dropping 19 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting . Josh Richardson was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 17 points , six rebounds and three assists . The Heat will look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets in their next fixture .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 8 - 10 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 6 - 11 ) 104 - 92 on Tuesday . The recent form of these teams would have indicated a different result , but that was the case on Tuesday . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Nets 52 . Brooklyn came into this game as a huge road favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big road win . Hassan Whiteside had his best game of the season , as he tallied 21 points , 23 rebounds and two blocks in the defeat . Josh Richardson was second on the team in scoring , as he totaled 16 points , four rebounds and five assists . Rodney McGruder finished with 15 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Heat is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday . The Heat ( 6 - 11 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 20 points , nine rebounds , six assists , four steals and one block . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 14 rebounds and two blocks . Spencer Dinwiddie led the bench with 16 points and seven assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday .", "The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat , 115 - 113 , at American Airlines Arena on Tuesday . Atlanta was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Heat by 15 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Atlanta shot over 50 percent from the field , while Miami shot 49 percent on their end . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Hawks 43 . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Hawks 43 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Josh Richardson was the player of the game , as he tallied 22 points , eight rebounds , four assists and five steals . Trailing 17 points , five rebounds and 10 assists , with all of those games coming on the defensive end of the floor . Taurean Prince provided 18 points , five rebounds and three assists off the bench as well . On deck for Atlanta is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday . The Heat ( 7 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Hassan Whiteside was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 11 points , 10 rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Dwyane Wade was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 18 points and three assists . Wayne Ellington led the bench with 15 points , five rebounds , three assists and five steals . Miami will look to bounce back on Friday in a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 106 - 101 , at American Airlines Arena on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually led for the majority of this game , but the Heat led for the final 35 - plus minutes . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 41 points , nine rebounds and four blocks . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 21 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Julius Randle totaled eight points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday . The Heat ( 8 - 13 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . They held the Heat to 38 percent from the field and 11 percent from three - point range . New Orleans was led by Anthony Davis , who totaled 41 points , nine rebounds , two assists and four blocks . Dwyane Wade was second on the team , providing 18 points , five rebounds and six assists . Back was a nice spark off the bench , providing eight points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Miami 's next game will be on Sunday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Utah Jazz , 102 - 100 , at American Airlines Arena on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Jazz 50 . This marks Utah 's third loss in their last five games and they have now lost four of their last five . It was a big win for the Heat , as they held the Jazz to under 40 percent shooting and forced them to commit 13 turnovers . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Ricky Rubio led the team in scoring , as he dropped 23 points , five rebounds and six assists . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 18 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday . Miami ( 9 - 13 ) has now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Hassan Whiteside was the player of the game , as he totaled 23 points , 20 rebounds and three blocks on 11 - of - 17 shooting . Josh Richardson came off the bench to provide 16 points , three rebounds and four assists . Dwyane Wade was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 15 points , three rebounds and eight assists . Miami will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat , 105 - 90 , at American Airlines Arena on Tuesday . The Magic ( 12 - 12 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest on a high note , having lost three of their last four games . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's most productive players , as the likes of a trio of standout performances from forward MoJ ba . However , the Magic were able to pull away in the second half , outscoring the Magic by a 30 - 19 margin in the second quarter . The Magic were led by Aaron Gordon , who posted 20 points , 13 rebounds , five assists , a steal and a block . Kelly Olynyk followed with 13 points , six rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Dwyane Wade contributed 11 points , four assists , a rebound , a steal and a block . James Johnson was productive as a reserve as well with 11 points , four rebounds , an assist and a steal . Aaron Gordon led the bench with 20 points , 13 rebounds , five assists , a steal and a block . Nikola Vucevic contributed a 19 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and a steal . Jonathan c compiled 12 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . Augustin led the bench with 11 points , five assists and two rebounds . The Magic head back home to take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night as well . The Heat are off until Friday night at home against the Phoenix Suns .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets , 101 - 99 , at American Airlines Arena on Thursday . The Rockets ( 14 - 16 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only nine wins on the season , but they were able to pull away in the second half to hold off the Rockets ( 16 - 15 ) by a score of 32 - 23 . James Harden led the way with a game - high 35 points , which he supplemented with 12 assists , six rebounds and two steals . Eric Gordon followed with 20 points , three rebounds , three assists and one block . Tucker was next with 14 points , seven rebounds and one steal . Clint Capela tallied a modest six points but hauled in 14 boards , along with one assist , one steal and one block . Reese o - - recording a near double - double with three points , nine rebounds and four assists . Dwyane Wade managed 10 points , three assists , two rebounds and one steal . Tyler Johnson led the bench with 19 points , four rebounds and two blocks . James Johnson managed 11 points , five rebounds , three assists and one steal . Hassan Whiteside led the bench with nine points , 17 rebounds , two assists and two steals . Kelly Olynyk led the bench with seven points , nine rebounds and two assists . The Heat remain home to face off with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night , while the Heat remain home to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 94 - 87 , at American Airlines Arena on Saturday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes , but could n't quite hold on . Khris Middleton led the team in scoring , as he dropped 18 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 17 points , three rebounds , six assists and one steal . Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued nine points , 13 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Milwaukee 's next game will be on Tuesday against the New York Knicks . The Heat ( 15 - 16 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Josh Richardson was the player of the game , as he totaled 16 points , five rebounds and three assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 13 rebounds . Dwyane Wade amassed 13 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Kelly Olynyk provided 11 points and six rebounds . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat , 106 - 104 , at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Heat by 15 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The Raptors were lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - of - 38 from long range , while Toronto went 13 - of - 28 . Toronto also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 35 . Toronto also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 35 . Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game , accumulating 30 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two steals . Danny Green was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 18 points , six rebounds and two assists . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 16 points , two assists and one rebound . Pascal Siakam collected 10 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday . The Heat ( 16 - 17 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Justise Winslow was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , two rebounds and four assists . Hassan Whiteside totaled 16 points , 12 rebounds and three blocks . Josh Richardson totaled 17 points and seven assists of his own . Tyler Johnson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 12 points , six rebounds , six assists and three steals . Miami 's next game will be on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 118 - 94 , at American Airlines Arena on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Heat , as they held Cleveland to 37 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the big difference , with the Heat recording 29 assists to just seven turnovers , while Cleveland committed just seven turnovers to just 21 assists . The Heat ( 8 - 28 ) have now lost nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to struggle . Justise Winslow was the player of the game , as he tallied 24 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists . Bachip was a huge surprise , as he totaled 18 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Josh Richardson came off the bench to provide 16 points and five assists . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday . The Heat ( 17 - 17 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jarry was the star of the show , as they allowed just two points in the first half . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring , as he provided 18 points , five rebounds and four assists off the bench . Alec Burks was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 17 points , six rebounds and five assists . Larry Nance Jr. provided 11 points , seven rebounds and four assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat , 113 - 104 , at American Airlines Arena on Sunday . The Timberwolves ( 17 - 19 ) came in to Sunday 's contest on a high note , having lost five of their last six games , but the Timberwolves ( 17 - 18 ) were able to pull out a road win against the Heat ( 17 - 18 ) on Sunday . The Timberwolves held the Heat to just 38 percent shooting from the field and 26 percent from three - point range , while also eliciting 19 turnovers from the Timberwolves . Karl-Anthony Towns posted a 34 - point , 18 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists , three steals and six blocks . Robert Covington followed with 16 points , four rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Taj Gibson followed with 14 points , seven rebounds and one assist . Dario Saric led the bench with 13 points , four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Hassan Whiteside tallied eight points , 13 boards and two blocks . Justise Winslow was productive as a reserve as well with 10 points , seven rebounds , three assists and four steals . Dwyane Wade led the way with 21 points , four rebounds , five assists and one block . Josh Richardson followed with 17 points , four rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Kelly Olynyk led the bench with 13 points , six rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . Andrew Wiggins managed 13 points , four assists , two rebounds and one steal . Tyus Jones chipped in with 12 points , five assists , four rebounds and five steals . The Timberwolves travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans on Monday night , while the Heat head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Wednesday night .", "The Miami Heat ( 19 - 18 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 15 - 24 ) 115 - 109 on Friday . Miami is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with the Wizards . The Heat were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Wizards went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat were also able to force the Wizards into 17 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own , which may have been the difference in this game . Hassan Whiteside was the player of the game , as he finished with 21 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , 18 rebounds and two blocked shots . Josh Richardson had a strong showing as well , scoring 18 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and three assists . Rookie Justise Winslow recorded a double - double , with 13 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and 10 assists . Coming off the bench , both players finished with 11 points and five assists . For the Wizards , Bradley Beal did everything he could to keep the Wizards in this game , going 10 - for - 25 from the field and 4 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding nine rebounds and seven assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of three games , averaging 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists per game . Trevor Ariza was the next highest scorer , finishing with 21 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds and six assists . Otto Porter was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 14 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and three steals . Coming off the bench , Thomas Bryant chipped in with 10 points ( 5 - 7 FG ) and five rebounds . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday , while the Wizards will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Sunday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 27 - 12 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 19 - 20 ) 103 - 99 on Tuesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 50 - 38 in the first half . Nikola Jokic led the way with a game - high 29 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . Jamal Murray scored a season - high 18 points in 31 minutes off the bench . It was his first double - double of the season with 11 points and 16 rebounds . Trey Lyles chipped in 15 points off the bench . Denver has now won four of their last five and will look to extend their win streak on Thursday in Denver . Meanwhile , the Heat saw their five - game win streak come to an end with the loss . Dion Waiters scored 15 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting in 25 minutes off the bench . Hassan Whiteside was the only other starter to score in double figures , as he finished with 12 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks , in 23 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was BaAfflalo , who scored 13 points in 24 minutes . Next up the Heat will host the Celtics on Thursday .", "The Miami Heat ( 20 - 20 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 25 - 16 ) 115 - 99 on Thursday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Celtics 28 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Heat were the superior shooters in this game , going 55 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went 46 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Heat also out - rebounded the Celtics 51 - 37 , even furthering their advantage . The Heat were led by Dwyane Wade , who went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 19 points in 22 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for Wade , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Josh Richardson also had a strong showing . He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding six assists in 33 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming close to a double - double , Justise Winslow finished with 13 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and 11 assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Ba<TEAM> , who had eight points ( 3 - 5 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , James Johnson chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who went 10 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 22 points , to go along with five rebounds and five assists . The 22 points were a season - high for Irving , who 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . Marcus Smart came off the bench for 18 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and two assists in 33 minutes . The only other Celtic to reach double figures in points was JaJ , who came off the bench for 17 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and four rebounds . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Saturday , while the Magic will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Saturday .", "The Miami Heat ( 21 - 20 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 23 ) 112 - 108 on Saturday . Miami is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they did n't have their legs in this game . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , who was held out for rest . It was a big night for the Grizzlies , as they held the Grizzlies to just 38 percent from the field . Miami has now won three of their last five games , as they have now lost four of their last five games . Justise Winslow led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . All five starters scored in double - figures , with Bapping 11 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Miami is a matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday . This was a tough loss for the Heat , as they have now won four of their last seven . JaMychal Green led the team with 24 points and 11 rebounds off the bench . Mike Conley also played well , as he tallied 22 points , seven assists and three steals . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 26 - 22 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 22 - 24 ) 111 - 99 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Clippers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 31 - 23 right away in the first quarter . Tobias Harris led all scorers with 31 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with seven rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 40 minutes . Six players scored in double digits for the Clippers . Montrezl Harrell came off the bench to score 16 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 4 - 8 FT ) with five rebounds , in 25 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits in points was ShaJ Curry , who had 10 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , along with three assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 30 minutes . The Clippers will now head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Friday . For the Heat , it was a team effort . Hassan Whiteside led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 10 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) , along with 16 rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block , in 32 minutes . Josh Richardson had 17 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists , in 37 minutes . Tyler Johnson chipped in 15 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , five assists and two rebounds , in 35 minutes off the bench . The Heat will head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 12 - 40 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 24 - 25 ) 105 - 89 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Bulls got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 31 - 21 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 46 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Bulls were also able to force the Heat into 15 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Bobby Portis led the team in scoring , as he went 10 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding four rebounds and two assists . It was a season - high in points for Portis , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 15 from the field , 0 - for - 5 from the three - point line , it was good to see him get things turned around . Wayne Selden had a strong showing as well with 20 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and eight assists . Despite the loss , the Bulls did n't have their best night shooting the ball . Kris Dunn had 14 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and eight assists as well . Despite the loss , the Heat just did n't have much of an impact . Tyler Johnson led the team in scoring with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and three rebounds . Coming off the bench , Justise Winslow had 14 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) , six rebounds and five assists .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 33 - 18 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 24 - 26 ) 118 - 102 on Friday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 31 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Thunder were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Thunder also forced the Heat into 17 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Paul George was unstoppable in this one . He went 14 - for - 23 from the field and 10 - for - 16 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 43 points , while also adding seven rebounds and five assists . It was his second 40 - point performance in a row , as he 's combined for 59 points over his last two games . Russell Westbrook added another triple - double of his own , finishing with 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 5 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 14 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , as he 's combined for 32 points and 25 assists over his last two games . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Dennis Schroder , who came off the bench to score 28 points ( 11 - 13 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 29 minutes . The Thunder also received a triple - double from Russell Westbrook , who recorded 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 5 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 14 assists . It was his second triple - double of the year . Coming off the bench , Kelly Olynyk had a strong showing . He went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding seven rebounds in 30 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Olynyk , who 's now averaging 17 points and 5 rebounds on the year . Hassan Whiteside was the only other starter in double figures with 12 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 3 FT ) and 16 rebounds . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Sunday , while the Heat will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 33 - 19 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 24 - 27 ) 95 - 88 on Saturday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 21 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went just 37 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Pacers were also able to force the Heat into 23 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers in this game , going 13 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding seven rebounds . It was a season - high for Bogdanovic , who 's now combined for 52 points in the last two games . Darren Collison also had a strong showing . He went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while adding six assists in 34 minutes . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 36 points over his last two games . Coming close to a double - double , Myles Turner finished with 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and five rebounds . Coming close to a double - double , Thaddeus Young finished with 11 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and three steals . The Heat were led by Dwyane Wade , who went 7 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding six rebounds and four assists . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 44 points , 10 rebounds and five assists over that span . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double of his own with 19 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 5 FT ) and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Josh Richardson had 14 points ( 3 - 7 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) and three assists . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday , while the Heat will travel to Portland to play the Trail Blazers on Tuesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 28 - 30 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 26 - 32 ) 119 - 96 on Saturday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Pistons got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 29 - 20 in the first quarter . Ish Smith led the way with 22 points ( 8 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and nine assists in only 25 minutes . Blake Griffin had 20 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , four rebounds and six assists , in 33 minutes . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double with 12 points and 14 rebounds , along with four blocked shots , in 31 minutes . Langston Galloway had 17 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) in 16 minutes off the bench . The Pistons shot a solid 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc . Josh Richardson led the way with 22 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with three rebounds and two assists , in 35 minutes . Hassan Whiteside tallied a double - double with 13 points and 15 rebounds , along with three blocked shots and two steals , in 30 minutes . Dion Waiters chipped in 17 points and five assists , in 32 minutes off the bench . The Heat are now 3 - 1 in their last 10 games . Next , the Heat will host the Suns on Monday . The Heat will host the Suns on Monday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 12 - 50 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 26 - 33 ) 124 - 121 on Monday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Suns got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 23 - 23 right away in the first quarter . The Suns were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . Devin Booker led all scorers with 20 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , to go along with nine assists and four rebounds . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Tyler Johnson came off the bench for 18 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five assists in 31 minutes . It was a nice surprise for the Suns , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . Jamal Crawford led the bench with 16 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . Hassan Whiteside did everything he could to keep the team in the game . He went 14 - for - 19 from the field to score 29 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and two steals . Kelly Olynyk had a big game as well , finishing with 28 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 59 points and 22 rebounds over that span . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Ba<TEAM> with 14 and nine rebounds . Coming off the bench , Dwyane Wade had 13 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , five assists and three steals . The Suns ' next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday , while the Heat will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 27 - 33 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 43 - 18 ) 126 - 125 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 32 - 22 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Warriors went 48 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors were also able to force the Warriors into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Goran Dragic led all scorers , going 7 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points . Dwyane Wade also had a strong showing , scoring 25 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , while adding seven rebounds and two blocked shots as well . He 's now pushed his season averages to 23 points and 8 rebounds on the season . Coming just shy of a double - double , Josh Richardson posted 21 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 5 from the field and 5 - for - 9 from the free throw line in 10 games . The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson , who went 14 - for - 23 from the field and 7 - for - 15 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding three steals in 37 minutes . He 's had a strong couple of games in a row , combining for 59 points over his last two outings . Stephen Curry went 9 - for - 20 from the field and 4 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score 24 points , while also adding six rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant was able to score 29 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 3 - 12 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five assists . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Thursday , while the Magic will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Thursday .", "The Miami Heat ( 28 - 34 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 32 - 33 ) 117 - 88 on Saturday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nets 28 - 23 in the first quarter . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went just 37 percent from the field and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Nets into 18 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Kelly Olynyk led the team , going 9 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding six rebounds and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for Olynyk , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Derrick Jones had a strong showing as well , going 7 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 18 points in 25 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to turn things around . Coming just shy of a double - double , he finished with nine points ( 3 - 8 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 16 rebounds and two blocked shots in 28 minutes . Rodney McGruder chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Nets were led by Joe Harris , who went 6 - for - 11 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 15 points , while also adding three rebounds and two blocked shots in 26 minutes . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 38 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , it was a season - high for s . Coming off the bench , D'Angelo Russell had 10 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and eight assists . The Heat 's next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday , while the Nets will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday .", "The Miami Heat ( 29 - 34 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 22 - 43 ) 114 - 113 on Monday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 32 - 31 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Heat also forced the Hawks into 14 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Dwyane Wade led all scorers , as he went 10 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points , while also adding five assists in 31 minutes . It was his second straight game with 20 points or more . Josh Richardson also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was very efficient with his time on the court . Coming close to a double - double , Justise Winslow finished with 18 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and three steals . Over his last three games he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds , as he continues to be a force for the Heat . Coming off the bench , Kent Bazemore had 18 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , seven rebounds and three assists . It was a nice surprise for the Hawks , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Trailing 11 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and eight assists in 29 minutes . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday , while the Hawks will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 31 - 34 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 16 - 50 ) 126 - 110 on Friday . The Cavaliers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Cavaliers 28 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . They were led by 27 points and six assists from ColliCity . Jordan Clarkson was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 21 points and two rebounds . On deck for Cleveland is a matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Monday . The Heat got a much needed win here , but it was n't enough . Hassan Whiteside was a beast down low , as he totaled 11 points and 11 rebounds in the win . Josh Richardson led the team with 20 points , while also dishing out five assists . Justise Winslow had one of his best games of the season , as he accumulated 16 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . On deck for Miami is a matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 48 - 19 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 31 - 35 ) 125 - 104 on Sunday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 32 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Raptors shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 47 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Heat 44 - 36 , even furthering their advantage . Kyle Lowry led all scorers , finishing with 24 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 6 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds and 10 assists in 35 minutes . He 's had a nice stretch of games in a row , combining for 48 points and 25 assists over that span . Pascal Siakam also had a strong showing , scoring 20 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , combining for 44 points and 14 assists over those two games . Danny Green chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , six rebounds and four assists . The Raptors received a big boost from their bench as well . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Despite the loss , the Heat had a solid offensive showing . The Heat were led by the bench with 19 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists as well . Dwyane Wade added 15 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , four assists and three steals , in 21 minutes . Coming off the bench , Dion Waiters had 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds . The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday , while the Heat will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 32 - 35 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 34 - 33 ) 108 - 74 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 30 - 18 in the first quarter . The Heat were led by Justise Winslow , who finished with 16 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , five rebounds , two assists and two steals in 25 minutes . Hassan Whiteside had a double - double with 13 points and 11 rebounds , in 19 minutes . The Heat are now 3 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference . The Heat are now 3 - 1 in their last seven games . Blake Griffin scored 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) to go with four rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block in 30 minutes . Wayne Ellington chipped in 11 points , in 25 minutes off the bench . The Pistons shot just 37 percent from the field and 17 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat will host the Bucks on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 52 - 17 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 32 - 36 ) 113 - 98 on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Bucks 45 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Heat 45 . The Bucks also shot over 50 percent from the field , while Miami shot just 41 percent . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 33 points , 16 rebounds and nine assists . Khris Middleton also played well , accumulating 21 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 17 points , three rebounds , five assists and three steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday . The Heat ( 32 - 36 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . The Heat are now 3 - 1 in their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Justise Winslow was the player of the game , as he accumulated 20 points , two rebounds , five assists and two steals off the bench . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 11 rebounds and three blocks . On deck for Miami is a matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday .", "The Miami Heat ( 33 - 36 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 31 - 38 ) 93 - 75 on Sunday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 32 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 38 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets went 40 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Heat also forced the Hornets into 12 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Goran Dragic led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , to go along with four assists . Dwyane Wade also played a factor in the victory . He went 6 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding eight rebounds and a blocked shot . He 's now combined for 38 points and 12 rebounds over his last two games . Coming just shy of a double - double , Back finished with 16 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and nine rebounds . Coming off the bench , Dion Waiters chipped in with 12 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , four rebounds and three assists . Despite the loss , the Heat had a strong showing from their bench . Jeremy Lamb led the team in scoring with 21 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and three steals . The only other Hornets player to reach double figures in points was Miami . Nicolas Batum was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 12 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and seven rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Kemba Walker , who had 10 points ( 4 - 16 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday , while the Hornets will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 37 - 38 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 36 - 38 ) 104 - 99 on Tuesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Magic got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 32 - 18 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Heat ' 39 . Orlando also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Heat 39 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Heat 39 . The Magic came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring with 24 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with 16 rebounds , five assists and one blocked shot . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard Jonathan c was n't too far behind , scoring 19 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt ) , while adding six rebounds and two blocked shots . Aaron Gordon notched a double - double with 14 points and 10 rebounds , along with two assists and one steal , in 36 minutes . Augustin scored 17 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , along with seven assists and four rebounds , in 30 minutes off the bench . The Magic had seven players reach double figures in scoring , but it was not enough to win . Dion Waiters led the way with 26 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with two assists , one rebound and one steal , in 28 minutes . Dwyane Wade chipped in 22 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , seven assists , seven rebounds and three steals , in 29 minutes . Josh Richardson had 17 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , six assists , one rebound and one steal , in 40 minutes . The Heat are in second place in the East . Next the Heat will host the Mavericks on Thursday . The Heat will host the Mavericks on Thursday .", "The Miami Heat ( 37 - 38 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 29 - 46 ) 105 - 99 on Thursday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 29 - 29 in the first quarter . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Heat also forced the Mavericks into 14 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Goran Dragic led all scorers , going 9 - for - 17 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score 23 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and 11 assists . It marked his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . Dion Waiters was the other starter in double figures with 17 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and two rebounds . Recording a double - double of his own , 11 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and 16 rebounds in 29 minutes . Hassan Whiteside reached double figures as well with 12 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Heat did most of their damage from the free throw line , where they went 7 - for - 21 . Lioning what was Lone of his best games of the season , as he went 6 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding eight rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for him . Justin Jackson also had a solid showing , finishing with 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and four rebounds . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Ja<TEAM> , who came off the bench for 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Saturday , while the Mavericks will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Sunday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 47 - 32 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 38 - 40 ) 112 - 102 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 31 - 29 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 46 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Celtics were also able to force the Heat into 15 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Gordon Hayward led the way , going 5 - for - 10 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while also adding eight rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line 13 times , and converted on 12 of those attempts . Kyrie Irving also had a strong showing . He went 8 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 23 points , while adding four assists . He 's now averaging 17 points and 5 assists on the season . Al Horford chipped in with 21 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and four assists as well . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line , Jainching 16 points and seven rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was GJ le , who came off the bench for 10 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 0 - 0 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Heat were led by Dion Waiters , who went 8 - for - 22 from the field and 5 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding five assists in 42 minutes . It was his second game in a row with 21 points , as he 's had a strong stretch of three games . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double of his own with 18 points ( 9 - 11 FG , 0 - 4 FT ) and 15 rebounds . Dwyane Wade had a strong showing as well , finishing with 17 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , seven rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Goran Dragic had 11 points ( 3 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and five assists . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Friday , while the Heat will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Friday .", "The Miami Heat ( 39 - 42 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 50 - 31 ) 122 - 99 on Tuesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami . The Heat got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 34 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the 76ers 46 . The Heat also shot 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line . Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 30 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds and three assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he added 19 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , nine rebounds and two blocked shots . Hassan Whiteside was a huge spark off the bench , with 15 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds and four blocked shots , in 13 minutes . The Heat shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from long range . The 76ers are now 3 - 1 on the road this season . Greg Monroe led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with five rebounds and two assists , in 19 minutes off the bench . Ben Simmons chipped in 16 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 21 minutes off the bench . Rookie Jonathon Simmons also chipped in 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight assists , two rebounds and three steals , in 26 minutes off the bench . Next , the 76ers will host the Bulls on Wednesday . The Heat will be in Brooklyn on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 113 - 112 , at Spectrum Arena on Wednesday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they outscored the Hornets by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Milwaukee also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Hornets 41 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Hornets 41 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 41 . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , 18 rebounds and eight assists . Khris Middleton finished second on the team , totaling 19 points , nine rebounds , four assists and two steals . Ersan Ilyasova came off the bench to provide 13 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday . The Hornets ( 0 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring , as he accumulated 41 points , two rebounds , four assists and two steals . Malik Monted off the bench , as he accrued 18 points , four rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist finished with 10 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls , 135 - 106 , at Spectrum Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls by 14 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Bulls outscored the Bulls by 26 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Charlotte winning that battle , 50 - 34 . Chicago also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Bulls 34 . Chicago came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , accumulating 30 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Tony Parker finished second on the team , totaling 18 points and eight assists . Miles accrued 15 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . Nicolas Batum accrued 10 points , eight rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday . The Hornets ( 3 - 3 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to play well . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he accumulated 20 points , three rebounds and four assists . Jabari Parker scored 19 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting . Cameron Payne got a rare start and totaled 15 points , three assists and two steals . On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 4 - 4 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 3 - 4 ) 125 - 113 on Tuesday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses , the Hornets were able to pull away in the second half . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Heat 33 - 18 in the final period to send the game to overtime . The difference in the game was the rebounding , as the Hornets snatched down 27 boards to the Heat 34 . Miami came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Tony Parker led the team in scoring , tallying 24 points and 11 assists . Nicolas Batum was second on the team , totaling 20 points and seven rebounds . Kemba Walker accumulated 19 points , four rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday . The Hornets ( 4 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Dwyane Wade led the team in scoring , tallying 19 points and four assists . Hassan Whiteside also played well , as he amassed 16 points and 12 rebounds . Josh Richardson was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 15 points and three assists . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 111 - 107 , at Spectrum Arena on Thursday . The Thunder ( 3 - 4 ) came into Thursday 's contest with only a road win over the Hornets ( 4 - 5 ) on Friday , but they were able to pull away in the second half to hold on to the win . The Thunder ( 3 - 4 ) were able to pull away in the second half , but the Thunder ( 4 - 4 ) were able to pull away in the second half . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 29 points , to go along with eight rebounds and 10 assists on 12 - of - 24 shooting . Alex Abrines followed up with 25 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting , including 5 - of - 10 from long range , in 30 minutes off the bench . Paul George had a double - double with 11 points and 10 rebounds , along with four steals , three assists and three blocked shots , in 39 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 21 points , five assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 30 minutes off the bench . As a team , the Thunder shot 46 percent from the field and 29 percent from long range . Kemba Walker led the way with 21 points , along with six assists , five rebounds and one steal , in 31 minutes . Tony Parker followed up with 17 points , in 23 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the Hornets was Charlotte . The Hornets will host the Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 5 - 5 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 1 - 8 ) 126 - 94 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses , the Hornets were able to pull away in the second half . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Cavaliers 34 - 21 in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Cavaliers 34 - 21 in the final period to send the game into overtime . The Hornets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 10 - of - 52 from three - point range in the win . Jeremy Lamb led the team in scoring off the bench , with 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and eight rebounds . Kemba Walker had 18 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists , in 29 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Malik , as he finished with 16 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) and five assists . Tony Parker had 12 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists , in 18 minutes . The Hornets had all five starters score in double figures . J.R. Smith led the team in scoring with 14 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) , along with four assists , three steals and one rebound , in 24 minutes . Jordan Clarkson had 13 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , in 21 minutes off the bench . Kyle Korver ( back ) returned from a one - game absence , posting 11 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four assists and one rebound in 14 minutes . Next the Cavaliers will head to Orlando to face the Magic on Monday . The Hornets host the Hawks on Tuesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 6 - 5 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 3 - 7 ) 113 - 102 on Tuesday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses , the Hornets were able to pull away in the second half . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Hawks 32 - 23 in the final period to send the game into overtime . The difference in the game was the rebounding , as the Hornets snatched down 27 boards to the Hawks 37 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , three rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Marvin Williams also played well , as he totaled 20 points and eight rebounds . The Hornets have a quick turnaround , as they play the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday in their next game . The Hornets have been playing better lately and they showed some great resiliency here . Trailing up 18 points coming off the bench , with forward Trailing 18 points and 10 assists . Jeremy Lin led the team with 19 points off the bench . Charlotte is off until Friday , when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 122 - 119 , at Spectrum Arena on Saturday . The Sixers ( 11 - 7 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with a hot start to the season , having lost five of their last six games . The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid , who posted a 33 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists , two blocks and one steal . J.J. Redick followed with 23 points , one rebound , one assist and one block . Jimmy Butler followed with 15 points , four assists , three rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Cody Zeller totaled 10 points , seven rebounds , four assists and one steal . Miles led the bench with nine points , four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Jeremy Lamb followed with a 20 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal . Dwayne Wade contributed nine points and six rebounds . Ben Simmons led the bench with 23 points , 11 rebounds , nine assists and two steals . No other starter managed to tally double - digit scoring , but two of the other players came in double digits in the scoring column , with J.J. z , who supplied six points , six rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . The Sixers head back home to face off with the Phoenix Suns on Monday night , while the Hornets remain home to face off with the Boston Celtics on Monday night .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Boston Celtics , 117 - 112 , at Spectrum Center on Monday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Celtics 33 - 24 in the fourth quarter . Kemba Walker carried the load , as he tallied 43 points , four rebounds and five assists . Boston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Celtics 41 . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , accruing 27 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . No other player scored in double figures , with Japroviding 20 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday . Charlotte is off until Wednesday , when they host the Indiana Pacers .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Indiana Pacers , 127 - 109 , at Spectrum Arena on Wednesday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pacers by 15 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Pacers were able to hold off the Pacers . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Charlotte winning that battle , 36 - 36 . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 36 boards to the Pacers 37 . Indiana came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 20 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting . Thaddeus Young was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points , four rebounds and two assists . The Pacers will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the San Antonio Spurs . The Hornets ( 9 - 8 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jeremy Lamb led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Kemba Walker recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 11 assists . No other player scored in double figures with DJ off the bench with 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 10 - 10 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 14 - 6 ) 110 - 107 on Monday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses , the Hornets were able to prevail with a big road win . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big win . In fact , Milwaukee outscored Milwaukee 33 - 17 in the final 12 minutes . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Bucks 48 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 20 points , 13 rebounds and nine assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 17 points , four assists and two steals . Khris Middleton finished with 14 points and nine rebounds . Malcolm Brogdon collected 11 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Charlotte 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks . Charlotte ( 10 - 10 ) has now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . Marvin Williams amassed 16 points and eight rebounds . Tony Parker amassed 15 points and six assists . Charlotte 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 108 - 94 , at Spectrum Arena on Wednesday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Hawks 31 - 19 in the third quarter and held the Hawks to just 19 points in the second half . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Charlotte winning that battle , 54 - 44 . Atlanta also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Hawks 54 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Trailing 18 points , three rebounds , four assists and two steals , with no player scoring more than 18 points . Kevin Love finished second on the team , totaling 12 points , five rebounds and four assists . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , totaling nine points , 10 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Atlanta is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday . The Hornets ( 11 - 10 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jeremy Lamb led the team in scoring , dropping 22 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting . Kemba Walker accumulated 19 points , four rebounds , three assists and four steals . Cody Zeller amassed 19 points , five rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Nicolas Batum accrued 13 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Charlotte will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 119 - 111 , at Spectrum Center on Friday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it took a late run to pull out a big win . Utah actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Hornets by 20 points in the second and fourth quarters . The key for Utah was their rebounding , as they snatched down 18 boards to the Hornets 38 . Utah also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Charlotte . They were led by point guard DonJ Mitchell , who totaled 30 points , six rebounds and six assists . Rudy Gobert was huge off the bench , providing 20 points , 17 rebounds and four blocks . Jae Crowder was second on the team , providing 24 points and seven assists . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Hornets ( 11 - 11 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Jeremy Lamb was the player of the game though , as he led the team with 24 points , five rebounds and two steals . Kemba Walker accumulated 21 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Marvin Williams totaled 15 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 119 - 109 , at Spectrum Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the league 's stingiest defenses , the Pelicans were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Hornets , 36 - 21 , in the fourth quarter and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Pelicans , as they held Charlotte to 37 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . The Pelicans also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 41 . The Pelicans also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 41 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he collected 36 points , 19 rebounds , eight assists , two steals and two blocks . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 19 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Julius Randle totaled 13 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Hornets ( 11 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Frank Kaminsky led the team in scoring off the bench , dropping 19 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting off the bench . Miles accrued 16 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . Kemba Walker accrued 13 points , three rebounds and five assists . Charlotte 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Denver Nuggets , 113 - 107 , at Spectrum Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Nuggets 40 - 25 in the first quarter and outscored the Nuggets 40 - 28 in the fourth quarter . The Nuggets were lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - of - 34 from the free - throw line , while Denver went 34 - for - 22 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Nuggets ' nine . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , accumulating 21 points , six rebounds and eight assists . Tony Parker finished second on the team , totaling 19 points , four rebounds and three assists . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 10 rebounds . Malik k led the bench with 16 points , while going 3 - of - 8 from three - point range . On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Hornets ( 12 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Jamal Murray led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points , five rebounds and seven assists off the bench . Nikola Jokic totaled 16 points , 11 rebounds and six assists of his own . Malik Beasley led the bench with 16 points and seven rebounds . Juan Hernangomez also recorded a double - double , amassing 15 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Detroit Pistons , 108 - 107 , at Spectrum Arena on Wednesday . The Hornets ( 14 - 13 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with only a road win over the Pistons ( 13 - 13 ) on Wednesday , while the Pistons ( 13 - 13 ) came into Wednesday 's contest with a strong road win over the Pistons ( 13 - 13 ) . Kemba Walker led the way with a game - high 31 points , which he supplemented with nine assists , eight rebounds , one steal and one block . Tony Parker followed up with 16 points , three assists and three steals . Jeremy Lamb followed up with 13 points , four rebounds and two assists , in 35 minutes off the bench . Cody Zeller chipped in 12 points and nine rebounds , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Hornets have now won four of their last five games . Blake Griffin led the way with 26 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists , in 36 minutes . Reggie Jackson followed up with 18 points , in 27 minutes off the bench . Andre Drummond notched a double - double with 14 points and 13 rebounds , along with five blocked shots . Langston Galloway chipped in 17 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 27 minutes off the bench . Next up the Hornets will host the Knicks on Friday . The Hornets will host the Knicks on Friday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 126 - 124 , at Spectrum Arena on Friday . The Knicks ( 9 - 21 ) came in to Friday 's contest with a road win over the Hornets ( 14 - 14 ) on Sunday , while the Hornets ( 9 - 14 ) came in to Friday 's contest with a road win over the Hornets ( 14 - 14 ) . However , the Knicks ( 9 - 21 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against the Hornets ( 14 - 14 ) on Sunday , while the Hornets ( 9 - 14 ) came into Friday 's contest with a road win over the Hornets ( 14 - 14 ) . The Knicks were led by Emmanuel Mudiay , who tallied 34 points , eight assists , three rebounds and two steals . Kevin Durant followed with 20 points , three rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Noah Vonleh followed with a 15 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists and one block . Luke et led the second unit with 13 points , six rebounds , two steals and three blocks . Tim Hardaway , Jr. was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points , two rebounds and one steal . The Knicks remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Indiana to take on the Pacers on Sunday . Charlotte was led by Cody Zeller , who totaled 21 points , 13 rebounds , three assists , two steals and a block . Marvin Williams followed with 20 points , five rebounds , an assist , a steal and a block . Kemba Walker managed a 16 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included seven rebounds and one steal . Jeremy Lamb had a near double - double with 16 points , nine rebounds , five assists and a block . Frank Kaminsky III paced the bench with 11 points , one rebound and two blocks . The Hornets remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They 're home again on Saturday night versus the Los Angeles Lakers .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 128 - 100 , at Spectrum Arena on Saturday . The Lakers ( 18 - 11 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with an impressive road victory , having lost five of their last six games . LeBron James notched his 10th triple - double of the season with 24 points , 12 rebounds and 11 assists . JaVale McGee followed up with 19 points , six rebounds , three blocks and one steal , in 17 minutes off the bench . The starting five combined for only nine points , as Swly - acquired players came from the bench , with both players getting double - digit scoring performances from both players , as only three of the starters scored in double figures . It was a battle between two of the most talented players for the Lakers , as four players scored in double figures . For the Hornets ( 14 - 15 ) , they 've now lost five of their last six games . They were led by a team - high 19 points and five rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench . Miles was not too far behind , scoring 17 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting in 29 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was Kemba Walker , who had only four points on 2 - of - 13 shooting . Up next , the Lakers will head to Washington on Sunday to take on the Wizards , while the Hornets will head home Wednesday to play the Cavaliers .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 110 - 99 , at Spectrum Arena on Wednesday . The Hornets ( 15 - 15 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday , but the Hornets ( 8 - 24 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against a Cavaliers ( 8 - 24 ) squad that had won four of their last five games . After a strong first half where the Hornets outscored the Cavaliers 41 - 21 in the final period , the Cavaliers ( 8 - 24 ) were able to pull away in the second half . Kemba Walker led the way with 30 points , six assists , three rebounds , two steals and one block . Jeremy Lamb followed with a 18 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included five assists . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist contributed 12 points , eight boards , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Tony Parker tallied 12 points , four assists and a rebound . Nicolas Batum was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points , three rebounds and two assists . The Hornets were led by a pair of nine - point efforts from their starting five , as well as a trio of three - pointers . Jordan Clarkson led the way with 20 points , three rebounds , two assists and one steal . Jarret game was next with 15 points , two assists and one rebound . Larry Nance , Jr. posted a 10 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists , two steals and one block . Chitled the bench with 13 points , two rebounds and two assists . Colli<TEAM> was productive as a reserve as well with 11 points , three rebounds , three assists and one steal . The Hornets head back home to face off with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night , while the Cavaliers head to Toronto to tangle with the Raptors on Friday evening as well .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Detroit Pistons , 98 - 86 , at Spectrum Arena on Friday . The Hornets ( 16 - 15 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Pistons ( 15 - 15 ) on Sunday , while the Pistons ( 15 - 15 ) were able to pull out a win against a Pistons ( 15 - 15 ) squad that had lost five of their last six games . The Hornets came out strong in the second half , where they out - scored the Pistons 30 - 21 in the first quarter and never looking back . The Hornets were led by Marvin Williams , who posted 24 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . Andre Drummond followed with a 17 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included three steals and one block . Reggie Jackson followed with 12 points , six rebounds , four assists and one steal . Reggie Bullock led the bench with 11 points , three assists , two rebounds and one steal . The Pistons remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Central Division . They 're home to face the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday . Marvin Williams followed with 24 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . Kemba Walker followed with 22 points , five assists , two rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist managed 12 points , five rebounds and two steals . Jeremy Lamb led the bench with 11 points , six rebounds , an assist and a steal . Willy Hernangomez led the bench with 11 points , six rebounds and two assists . The Hornets improved to 16 - 15 and remain in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Boston to take on the Celtics on Sunday afternoon .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 100 - 87 , at Spectrum Arena on Friday . The Hornets ( 17 - 17 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Nets ( 17 - 20 ) on Friday , while the Nets ( 17 - 20 ) came into Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Nets ( 17 - 20 ) on Friday . The Hornets jumped out to a 33 - 17 lead after one quarter and never looked back . Kemba Walker led the way with a game - high 29 points , which he supplemented with four rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal . Tony Parker followed with 19 points , two assists , a rebound and a block . Cody Zeller posted a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists , four blocks and one steal . Marvin Williams posted a modest six points but hauled in eight boards . The Hornets improved to 17 - 17 and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head to Washington to take on the Wizards on Saturday . Brooklyn was led by D'Angelo Russell 's 33 points , which he supplemented with four rebounds , two assists and a block . DeMarre Carroll followed with 15 points , eight rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Ed Davis was next with four points , 11 rebounds , three assists and a block . Jarrett Allen led the bench with eight points , 10 rebounds , a steal and two blocks . Shabazz Napier led the bench with 11 points , one assist and one assist . The Nets remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on Saturday night .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic , 125 - 100 , at Spectrum Center on Monday . The Hornets ( 18 - 18 ) came in to Monday 's contest with only eight wins on the season , but the Hornets ( 18 - 18 ) were able to pull out a win against the Magic ( 16 - 20 ) . The Hornets were led by Kemba Walker , who scored a game - high 24 points to go along with seven assists and three rebounds . They also got a nice performance off the bench from Malik 1 - of - 6 from behind the arc . Charlotte dominated down low , outscoring the Magic in the paint by a margin of 58 - 28 . The Magic were led by Aaron Gordon 's 14 points , eight rebounds and five assists . The only other player to score in double figures was MoPayton , who finished with five points and 12 rebounds . The Magic will look to bounce back Wednesday in Chicago . The Hornets ( 18 - 18 ) have now won nine of their last seven games . Kemba Walker led the way with 24 points and seven assists . Rookie point guard DeJ Graham added 10 points , three rebounds , four assists and three steals . The Hornets will host the Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 18 - 19 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 18 - 19 ) 122 - 84 on Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Mavericks got off to a hot start , out - scoring the Hornets 42 - 26 in the first quarter . The Mavericks were led by 18 points and 10 rebounds from Lebron čić off the bench . Harrison Barnes added 17 points of his own . The Mavericks will go on the road to face the Boston Celtics on Friday . Charlotte has lost four of their last five games . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring with 11 points . The Hornets have now lost four of their last five games .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 21 - 23 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 23 - 22 ) 114 - 95 on Thursday . Charlotte is on a two - game win streak , but it was clear the Kings were able to prevail with a win . The Hornets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 42 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Hornets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Kings 42 . The Hornets were also able to force the Kings into 18 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Kemba Walker led the team with 23 points and five assists . The Hornets have been playing some of their best basketball of the season , as they have now won four of their last five games . Charlotte has been playing their best basketball of the season over recent weeks and it 's an impressive feat . Rookie Buddy Hield was the player of the game , as he scored 24 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting . Willie Cauley-Stein also played well , as he tallied eight points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Charlotte 's next game will be on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 22 - 23 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 36 ) 135 - 115 on Saturday . Charlotte has won four of their last five games , and they extended their winning streak to four games . Kemba Walker led the team with 21 points . Charlotte has been one of the hottest teams in the league this season , but the Hornets were able to come away with a huge road win . Phoenix has lost four of their last five games coming into Saturday 's contest . Devin Booker put up a nice game with 32 points and 11 assists . The Suns will go on the road to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday . Charlotte has won four of their last five games . Continuing to the starting lineup , it was n't the best performance of the team in points . The Suns will go on the road to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 24 - 25 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 39 ) 101 - 92 on Monday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Hornets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Knicks 30 - 24 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went just 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Hornets were also able to force the Knicks into 18 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Tony Parker led the team in scoring . He went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while also adding four assists in 19 minutes . Kemba Walker had a strong showing as well . He went 5 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 14 points , while adding five rebounds and five assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 36 points over that span . Coming off the bench , rookie Malik k had 14 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) and three assists . Willy Seraphin had a double - double with 11 points and 10 rebounds . Despite the loss , the Hornets did n't have their best game offensively . Kevin Seraphin led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and three rebounds . Tim Hardaway Jr. also had a strong showing , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 32 points and 29 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Mitchell Robinson went 4 - for - 5 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the free throw line to score 10 points . The Hornets ' next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 25 - 26 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 20 - 33 ) 100 - 92 on Friday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it was n't the case in this close - fought battle . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Grizzlies 30 - 16 in the fourth quarter to secure the nine - point victory in front of their home crowd . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , who was held out for rest . Shelvin Mack led the team with 19 points and nine assists . Joakim Noah recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Memphis is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Hornets have now won four of their last five , as they continue to climb back into the playoff picture . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , three rebounds and four assists . All five starters scored in double - figures , with all of them coming off the bench . The Hornets will look to build off this win when they host the Chicago Bulls on Saturday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 26 - 26 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 12 - 41 ) 125 - 118 on Saturday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Hornets came out strong in the third quarter , where they out - scored the Bulls 37 - 37 , allowing them to coast to a victory in front of their home crowd . The Hornets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 48 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Hornets were also able to force the Bulls into 19 turnovers , while committing only six of their own . Kemba Walker led all scorers , as he went 10 - for - 23 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding 10 assists , six rebounds and a steal . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 51 points and 25 assists . Coming off the bench , rookie Malik k went 6 - for - 9 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding five assists . Nicolas Batum had a strong showing , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) and five rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jeremy Lamb had 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Bulls were led by Bobby Portis , who went 13 - for - 23 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two steals . The 33 points were a season - high for him , as he was a big reason for the Bulls production . Coming off the bench , Last year was Chicago 's bench . Coming off the bench , Zach LaVine had 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds . The Bulls just did n't have the offensive fire power to keep up with the Bulls . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard Shaw a season - high . The Hornets ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday , while the Bulls will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 30 - 25 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 26 - 27 ) 117 - 115 on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Clippers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 26 - 25 in the first quarter . Tobias Harris led all scorers with 34 points ( 13 - 21 FG , 6 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , along with seven rebounds and five assists , in 36 minutes . Lou Williams chipped in 31 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , six assists and three rebounds , in 31 minutes off the bench . Montrezl Harrell was solid in 27 minutes off the bench , with 16 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , 10 rebounds , three blocked shots and two assists , in 27 minutes . The Clippers shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 25 assists as a team . Kemba Walker led the way with 32 points ( 11 - 23 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with nine assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 38 minutes . Jeremy Lamb had 22 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 26 minutes off the bench . Marvin Williams tallied a solid 13 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 3 - 12 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds , one assist and four blocks , in 34 minutes . Next the Clippers will host the Pacers on Thursday . The Clippers will play in Indiana on Thursday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 28 - 30 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 24 - 35 ) 123 - 110 on Friday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Wizards 38 - 22 in the fourth quarter . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , 11 assists and five rebounds in the win . Nicolas Batum was second on the team , with 20 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Jeremy Lamb provided 16 points , six rebounds and four steals . Charlotte will host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday . The Hornets ( 28 - 30 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal was the player of the game , as he accumulated 46 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Bobby Portis recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 31 - 30 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 28 - 31 ) 117 - 115 on Saturday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Nets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 34 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Nets also out - rebounded the Hornets 42 - 42 , even furthering their advantage . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers , going 14 - for - 31 from the field and 6 - for - 15 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 40 points , while also adding seven assists and two steals . Joe Harris was a big factor in the win , scoring 19 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and handing out four assists in 32 minutes . Notching a double - double , Jarrett Allen finished with 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Kemba Walker led the way with 32 points ( 12 - 28 FG , 6 - 15 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 40 minutes . Tony Parker had a solid all - around game as well , finishing with 21 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists . Cody Zeller was able to notch a double - double with 13 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) and 11 rebounds . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday , while the Hornets will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 43 - 17 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 28 - 32 ) 121 - 110 on Monday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 34 - 30 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Hornets 49 - 38 , even furthering their advantage . Klay Thompson was unstoppable in this one . He went 11 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding five assists in 37 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Thompson , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . DeMarcus Cousins was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 24 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . Kevin Durant had a strong showing as well with 20 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists . Draymond Green notched a double - double with 14 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , eight rebounds and 10 assists . Cody Zeller was the high - point man with 28 ( 13 - 14 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds , three steals and three blocked shots . Kemba Walker had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 24 from the field and 3 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score 23 points , to go along with six assists and three rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jeremy Lamb had 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , five rebounds and seven assists . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Wednesday , while the Hornets will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 36 - 25 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 28 - 33 ) 118 - 113 on Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Rockets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 41 - 33 in the first quarter . James Harden led all scorers with 30 points ( 10 - 29 FG , 1 - 11 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , along with seven assists , three rebounds , two steals and one blocked shot , in 35 minutes . Clint Capela posted a double - double with 23 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and 17 rebounds , along with two assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 40 minutes . Chris Paul had a double - double with 17 points and 10 assists , along with four rebounds and two steals , in 32 minutes . The Rockets shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range , en route to the win . The Hornets had six players score in double figures . Kemba Walker led the way with 35 points ( 12 - 22 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with four rebounds , five assists and five steals , in 36 minutes . Jeremy Lamb tallied a double - double with 18 points and 14 rebounds , along with six assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 31 minutes . Nicolas Batum chipped in 17 points , six rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocked shots , in 41 minutes . The Hornets gave up 18 turnovers as a team . Next , the Hornets will visit Brooklyn on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 39 - 24 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 29 - 34 ) 118 - 108 on Sunday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for Portland , as they outscored the Hornets by 26 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Rodney Hood led the team with 27 points off the bench . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , accruing 26 points , 15 rebounds and six assists . Damian Lillard finished with 23 points , three rebounds and two assists . Al-Farouq Aminu came off the bench to provide 14 points , six rebounds and four assists . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday . The Hornets ( 29 - 34 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 18 points and 12 assists . Jeremy Lamb led the team in scoring , as he provided 23 points and five rebounds . Charlotte 's next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Miami Heat .", "The Miami Heat ( 30 - 34 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 29 - 35 ) 91 - 84 on Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 29 - 18 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets went 40 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat also forced the Hornets into 19 turnovers , while committing only 19 of their own . Kelly Olynyk led the team , going 8 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for Olynyk , who 's now combined for 52 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Notching a double - double of his own , Hassan Whiteside finished with 18 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , 15 rebounds and four blocked shots . It was a nice surprise for the Heat , as he recorded 18 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds . Kemba Walker led the way with 20 points ( 5 - 17 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and seven assists . Cody Zeller notched a double - double with 10 points and 10 rebounds , along with one assist and one steal , in 29 minutes . The Hornets just did n't get much help from their bench . Frank Kaminsky led the way , going 8 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points , while also adding three rebounds . The Hornets just did n't get much help from their bench . The Heat 's next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday , while the Hornets will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 30 - 35 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 27 - 38 ) 112 - 111 on Friday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Wizards to just eight points in the fourth quarter . The Hornets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 14 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Wizards went just 9 - for - 19 . The Hornets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Wizards 46 . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Marvin Williams led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Jeremy Lamb was second on the team , totaling 19 points , 10 rebounds , four assists , two steals and three blocks . Kemba Walker accumulated 18 points , four rebounds and six assists . Nicolas Batum accrued 10 points , eight rebounds and five assists . On deck for Charlotte is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday . The Hornets have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up . Bobby Portis led the team in scoring , as he dropped 23 points and nine rebounds off the bench . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , totaling 15 points , four rebounds , seven assists and five steals . Tomáš accrued 11 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 46 - 25 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 31 - 39 ) 118 - 114 on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The 76ers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 31 - 30 in the first quarter . The Sixers were led by Ben Simmons , who scored a season - high 28 points ( 11 - 12 FG , 6 - 10 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes . J.J. Redick added a double - double with 27 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 7 - 14 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds and eight assists , in 37 minutes . Jimmy Butler added 23 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , nine assists and four rebounds , in 37 minutes . Tobias Harris recorded a double - double with 22 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , 11 rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 38 minutes . The Sixers shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range . The Hornets had six players score in double figures . Jeremy Lamb led the way with 26 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 11 - 12 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . Kemba Walker added 21 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 28 minutes . Frank Kaminsky was solid in 25 minutes off the bench , with 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , along with three rebounds , two assists and one blocked shot , in 25 minutes . The Hornets have now lost two straight games . Next the Hornets will host the Timberwolves on Thursday . The 76ers will host the Celtics on Wednesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 32 - 39 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 32 - 40 ) 113 - 106 on Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Hornets got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 25 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Hornets were also fantastic from the field , as they went 9 - for - 22 from three - point range , while the Timberwolves went just 18 - for - 22 . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Hornets came into this game as huge underdogs and they did n't disappoint . Kemba Walker led the team with 31 points and six assists . Jeremy Lamb was a beast down low , as he totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and could n't muster up enough to win . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 21 points , while also pulling down 16 rebounds . Andrew Wiggins also played well , as he amassed 20 points , five rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Hornets is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 33 - 39 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 43 - 30 ) 124 - 117 on Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Hornets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Celtics 35 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Celtics ' 42 . Boston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Celtics 42 . The Hornets were also fantastic from the field , as they went 18 - for - 22 from long distance . Kemba Walker led all scorers with 36 points ( 11 - 25 FG , 6 - 13 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , along with nine assists and 11 rebounds , in 34 minutes . Miles was the next highest scorer , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds , three assists and three steals , in 34 minutes . Marvin Williams tallied 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block , in 30 minutes . The Hornets had six players score in double digits . Kyrie Irving led the way with 31 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . Jaylen Brown tallied 29 points ( 10 - 13 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , four rebounds , four assists , two blocks and one steal , in 30 minutes off the bench . Marcus Morris chipped in 15 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , nine rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block , in 35 minutes . The Celtics are now tied for the eighth seed in the East . Next , the Celtics will host the Spurs on Sunday . The Hornets will visit Toronto on Sunday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 35 - 39 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 43 - 32 ) 125 - 116 on Tuesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Hornets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 29 - 23 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Spurs 36 - 21 in the third quarter , while the Spurs outscored the Spurs 36 - 21 in the fourth quarter . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Spurs 45 . The Hornets were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 20 - for - 21 . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he tallied 38 points , 11 assists and nine rebounds in the win . Due to the free - throw line , as he finished with 24 points , six rebounds and three steals . Frank Kaminsky got a rare start and totaled 15 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Charlotte is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday . The Hornets have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 30 points , eight rebounds and four assists . LaMarcus Aldridge recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 15 rebounds . Rudy Gay also played well off the bench , dropping 16 points and nine rebounds . Up next for the Hornets is a date with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 37 - 42 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 56 - 24 ) 113 - 111 on Friday . The Hornets came into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Raptors 33 - 21 in the third quarter , while the Raptors outscored the Raptors 33 to 25 . The Raptors were also able to force the Raptors into 15 turnovers , while committing only six of their own . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , six rebounds and eight assists . Frank Kaminsky was a huge spark off the bench , as he totaled 22 points and 13 rebounds . Jeremy Lamb also played well off the bench , as he provided 22 points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals . Charlotte 's next game will be on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons . The Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 29 points , six rebounds and four assists . Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 12 rebounds . Kyle Lowry recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 42 - 40 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 39 - 43 ) 122 - 114 on Wednesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte . The Magic got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 30 - 25 right away in the first quarter . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Magic also forced the Hornets into a whopping eight turnovers , while committing only six of their own . Terrence Ross was unstoppable in this one . He went 12 - for - 19 from the field and 6 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding six rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Aaron Gordon had a strong showing as well , finishing with 27 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and three assists . Augustin recorded 18 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . Kemba Walker led the way with 43 points ( 16 - 25 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and five assists . Coming off the bench , Jeremy Lamb had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding eight rebounds and two assists . Miles added 18 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Hornets just could n't keep up with the loss . The Magic 's next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on <DATE> , while the Hornets will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on the road .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Utah Jazz 124 - 123 at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held the Jazz to 37 percent shooting and forced 16 turnovers . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 38 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Stephen Curry was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 31 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated 14 points , nine rebounds , six assists and two blocks . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday . The Jazz ( 1 - 1 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Joe Ingles led the team in scoring , dropping 27 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 11 rebounds and three steals . Jae Crowder accrued 17 points , seven rebounds and four assists . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 2 - 1 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 1 - 2 ) 92 - 84 on Monday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Grizzlies jumping out to a 19 - 19 lead after the first quarter and never looked back . Mike Conley led the way with 23 points , seven rebounds , four assists and three steals . Marc Gasol followed up with 18 points and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , rookie Jarated rookie Jarret en route to a career - high 27 points and seven rebounds in 27 minutes . The Grizzlies will look to build off this win when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday . The Jazz ( 1 - 2 ) have now lost four of their last five games . Rudy Gobert had a double - double , contributing 11 points and 12 rebounds . Jae Crowder scored a team - high 15 points . The Jazz will look to bounce back on Wednesday as they take on the Houston Rockets .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 110 - 100 at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Memphis was their rebounding , as they snatched down 13 boards to the Jazz 39 . The Grizzlies were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 21 - for - 22 , while the Jazz went 14 - for - 22 . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , five rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 17 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Shelvin Mack was huge off the bench , providing 19 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday . The Jazz ( 4 - 4 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Ricky Rubio led the team in scoring , as he totaled 22 points and 11 assists . Rudy Gobert finished second on the team , totaling nine points and 16 rebounds . Jae Crowder was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 18 points and six rebounds . Utah 's next game will be on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 124 - 111 at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Monday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Jazz 35 - 18 in the fourth quarter . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game , as he tallied 17 points , 11 assists and seven rebounds in the win . Serge Ibaka finished second on the team , totaling 17 points and five rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday . The Jazz ( 4 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Rudy Gobert was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds . Alec Burks led the team in scoring , as he dropped 22 points off the bench . Ricky Rubio led the bench with just eight points and nine assists . Utah 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks 117 - 102 at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were once again led by the play of their bench , as they scored a team - high 23 points in the win . Rudy Gobert was huge off the bench , providing 17 points , 10 rebounds and four blocks . Alec Burks was second on the team , with 18 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday . The Jazz ( 5 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Light players came off the bench to score 24 points , but it was n't enough . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds . Harrison Barnes finished with 14 points and five rebounds . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 6 - 6 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 7 - 5 ) 123 - 115 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Jazz were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Celtics ' 28 . Boston was also able to shoot 54 percent from the field , while the Jazz went just 44 percent . The Jazz also recorded 29 assists on 43 made baskets . Joe Ingles led the team with 27 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 15 rebounds . Jae Crowder came off the bench to provide 20 points , six rebounds and four assists . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday . The Jazz ( 6 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Terry Rozier led the team with 22 points , while going 5 - of - 8 from three - point range . The only other notable stat line was <TO> , as Jaaccumulating 21 points , four assists and five steals of his own . Marcus Smart recorded a double - double off the bench as well , totaling 13 points and 10 assists . Utah 's next game will be on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 10 - 8 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 8 - 10 ) 119 - 110 on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Kings came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Kings 34 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Kings were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 12 - for - 29 from long distance , while the Jazz went just 12 - for - 22 . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Jazz 46 . The three - point shooting was a big difference as well , with the Kings going 11 - for - 21 while the Jazz went 11 - for - 22 . This was a big win for the Kings , as they held the Jazz to just 27 points in the second half . Willie Cauley-Stein led the team in scoring , as he tallied 23 points and seven rebounds . Ever played well , as he totaled 17 points , 13 assists and six rebounds in the defeat . The Kings will look to keep this momentum going on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors . The Jazz had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and it clearly hampered them here . Rudy Gobert was a beast , as he totaled 13 points , 15 rebounds and two blocks in the loss . They also got a nice performance off the bench though , as they scored 36 points in the loss . The Jazz will look to bounce - back on Friday when they play the Los Angeles Lakers on the road .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Utah Jazz , 121 - 88 , at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Monday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held the Jazz to just 18 points in the fourth quarter . Derrick Favors led the team in scoring , as he dropped 13 points and eight rebounds . The Pacers will look to keep this momentum going against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday . The Jazz ( 9 - 12 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Doug McDermott led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 21 points and six rebounds on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Darren Collison had a nice all - around game , as he provided eight points , 11 assists and four steals . Myles Turner was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , four rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Indiana will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs 139 - 105 at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Tuesday . The Jazz came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held the Spurs to just 27 points in the second half . They also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than San Antonio . The Jazz also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than San Antonio , while committing two less turnovers . They were led by rookie DonJ ovit , who totaled 20 points , two assists and two steals in the win . Rudy Gobert finished second on the team , totaling 18 points , 10 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday . The Jazz ( 12 - 13 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jakob Middleton led the team with 20 points , while also grabbing seven rebounds . DeMar DeRozan tallied 16 points and seven assists of his own . On deck for the Jazz is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Houston Rockets , 118 - 91 , at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Thursday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 13 boards to the Rockets 13 . Houston shot 53 percent from the field , while holding Houston to just 37 percent on their end . Utah also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 13 boards to the Rockets 13 . Houston came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Derrick Favors led the team in scoring , as he totaled 24 points and 10 rebounds on 10 - of - 13 shooting . Joe Ingles was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Dante Exum was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , two rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday . The Jazz ( 13 - 13 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to get it done . James Harden led the team in scoring , tallying 15 points , six rebounds and two assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Miami Heat , 111 - 84 , at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Rudy Gobert was a beast down low , as he snatched down 11 rebounds to go along with 10 points . All five starters scored in double - figures , with all five starters scoring in double figures . Miami 's next game will be on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies . The Heat ( 11 - 16 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to struggle . Rodney McGruder led the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting . The only other starter in double figures was Ban , as Bap - - in the scoring was the only starter in double figures . Kelly Olynyk was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two steals . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Golden State Warriors , 108 - 103 , at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Warriors 48 . The three - point shooting was key for Utah , as they went 16 - of - 28 from the charity stripe , while Golden State went just 10 - of - 28 . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Warriors 48 . Golden State came into this game as a huge favorite and did n't disappoint . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 32 points , three rebounds , three assists and three steals . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 30 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Rudy Gobert totaled 17 points , 15 rebounds and four blocks . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday . The Jazz ( 15 - 17 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Ricky Rubio was the only starter in double figures , as he accrued three points , five rebounds and 10 assists . Joe Ingles led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Jae Crowder recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz , 107 - 106 , at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday . The Thunder were expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held the Jazz to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 17 turnovers . Paul George carried the load , as he tallied 43 points , 14 rebounds , six assists and five steals . Steven Adams finished second on the team , totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds . Russell Westbrook struggled , accumulating just eight points , 12 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday . The Jazz ( 16 - 18 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Rudy Gobert was the player of the game , as he totaled 20 points and 10 rebounds on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Ricky Rubio led the starters with 12 points , seven rebounds and 14 assists . Utah 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Utah Jazz ( 17 - 18 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 19 - 15 ) 117 - 96 on Tuesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held the Trail Blazers to 38 percent shooting and forced them to commit 17 turnovers . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Blazers 42 . The Jazz were the difference in this game , as they went 13 - of - 35 from three - point range , while the Blazers went just 9 - of - 19 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 49 - 42 . Portland ( 19 - 15 ) has been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed some serious fight here . Damian Lillard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 20 points , five rebounds and four assists . C.J . McCollum was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled seven points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday . The Jazz ( 17 - 18 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Rudy Gobert was the player of the game , as he totaled 18 points , 14 rebounds and seven blocks . Derrick Favors also played well , as he amassed seven points , 10 rebounds and two assists . Utah 's next game will be on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz , 114 - 97 , at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Thursday . The Sixers ( 23 - 13 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only a road win over the Jazz ( 17 - 19 ) on Sunday , while the Jazz ( 23 - 13 ) were able to pull out a win against the Jazz ( 17 - 19 ) . The Sixers were led by J.J. Redick , who scored a game - high 24 points in 31 minutes . Joel Embiid followed up with 23 points , 15 rebounds , six assists and five blocks . Jimmy Butler followed up with 19 points , in 35 minutes off the bench . The Sixers will look to build off this win , as they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday . The Jazz ( 17 - 19 ) have now lost four of their last five games . They were led by a strong performance from Donster 23 points on 10 - of - 20 shooting from the field . Rudy Gobert followed up with 17 points , 15 rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . Dante Exum followed up with 20 points on 6 - of - 14 shooting , in 21 minutes off the bench . The Jazz shot 38 percent from the field as a team . The Jazz will host the Knicks on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 18 - 19 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 9 - 28 ) 129 - 97 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Jazz were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Knicks 35 . Rudy Gobert led the team with 25 points and 16 rebounds . New York will have to travel to Denver to take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday . New York has lost two of their last three games , as they have now lost five of their last six games . They played this game without Kobe Bryant ( knee ) , but it was n't enough . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with 18 points off the bench . New York will go on the road to play the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 21 - 21 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 17 - 24 ) 106 - 93 on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Magic 32 - 12 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Jazz were also able to force the Magic into 18 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Continuing his scoring run in the final minute of the game , it was n't enough . Rudy Gobert had a double - double , as he finished with 12 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and 14 rebounds . Joe Ingles had a strong showing as well , scoring 16 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) and handing out seven assists in 34 minutes . Augustin scored 23 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with six assists , in 29 minutes . Aaron Gordon was able to notch a double - double with 18 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and 10 rebounds . Nikola Vucevic added 20 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds and two steals as well . Coming off the bench , Terrence Ross added 13 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) and five rebounds . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Saturday , while the Magic will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 22 - 21 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 23 - 20 ) 113 - 95 on Friday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't miss a beat . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 65 boards to the Lakers 55 . The Jazz were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 15 - for - 24 , while the Lakers went just 5 - for - 16 . The Jazz also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Lakers to just 37 percent from the field . Continuing his hot start to the season , rookie forward Donoved the load , as he finished with 33 points and nine assists in the win . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , tallying 12 points and 18 rebounds . The best player on this night was RoJ Gordon , who totaled 17 points and seven rebounds . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday . The Jazz had lost three of their last four games coming into this matchup , but they simply could n't keep it close . Michael Beasley was the only Laker who played well , as he scored 17 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting . Brandon Ingram was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points and five rebounds . Lone of his best games of the season , as he scored just seven points on 3 - of - 13 shooting . The bench was yet another great all - around game , as they got some great performances from their bench . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 23 - 21 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 33 ) 110 - 102 on Saturday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Bulls 47 . They were led by point guard DonJ Mitchell , who tallied 34 points , six rebounds , six assists and two blocks in the win . Rudy Gobert also played well , as he totaled 15 points , 16 rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Utah is a matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday . The Jazz had lost three of their last four coming into this , but it was a much needed win . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he amassed 21 points , three rebounds and three steals . The only other starter in double figures was Lats , as rookie Last came off the bench for 16 points and five rebounds . The Jazz will look to build off this win when they host the Detroit Pistons on Monday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 24 - 21 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 18 - 24 ) 100 - 94 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 31 - 31 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Jazz also out - rebounded the Pistons 55 - 38 , even furthering their advantage . Continuing his scoring run in the final minute of the game , it was n't enough . It was a new season - high for the Jazz as the Jazz were able to pull off the win . Rudy Gobert went 6 - for - 9 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score 18 points , while also adding 25 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double over his last four games , a stretch where he 's averaged 18 points and 26 rebounds . Kyle Korver also had a strong showing as well . He went 5 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score 19 points in 32 minutes . Joe Ingles had 13 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and eight assists as well . The Jazz had all five starters reach double figures in points . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 3 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and four assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double of his own with 15 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Reggie Bullock went 4 - for - 6 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 13 points . Coming off the bench , Reggie Jackson had 11 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four assists . The Jazz 's next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday , while the Pistons will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 26 - 21 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 37 ) 115 - 99 on Friday . In a battle of two of the best defenses in the league , the Jazz were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Cavaliers 37 . The three - point shooting was key for Utah , as they went 13 - of - 21 from the charity stripe , while Cleveland went just 7 - of - 19 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 37 . The Jazz also recorded 33 assists on 44 made baskets . They were led by point guard Rajon Rondo , who tallied 24 points , two rebounds , four assists and two steals in the win . Rudy Gobert finished with 19 points , 15 rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks . Rockily 11 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday . The Jazz ( 26 - 21 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Anthony-Towns was the star , as he scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on 7 - of - 12 shooting . Colli<TEAM> was huge off the bench , as he provided 15 points , four rebounds and two assists . Utah will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 29 - 19 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 26 - 22 ) 109 - 104 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 29 - 28 in the first quarter . The Blazers were able to shoot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went 46 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were held to 37 percent shooting and forced 15 turnovers . Damian Lillard led the charge , going 10 - for - 20 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding eight rebounds and eight assists as well . He 's been absolutely unstoppable lately , averaging 27 points over his last five games . Jusuf Nurkic was also a big factor in the win , as he scored 22 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 6 - 8 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds , seven assists and six blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line at a high rate . McCollum who added 14 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and four assists . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday . Despite the loss , the Jazz also had a balanced offensive attack . Continuing to the free - throw line 12 times , he was able to convert on 10 - of - 12 attempts . The Jazz saw a huge game from their bench as well . Jae Crowder finished with 15 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt ) and seven rebounds as well . Rudy Gobert notched a double - double with 10 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and four blocked shots as well . The Jazz had six players score in double figures . The Trail Blazers will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Tuesday , while the Jazz will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 27 - 22 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 31 - 15 ) 114 - 108 on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 30 - 24 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Jazz also out - rebounded the Nuggets 50 - 40 , even furthering their advantage . Continuing his hot start to the season , it was a big night for the Jazz . Ricky Rubio nearly recorded a double - double , as he finished with 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , three rebounds and six assists , as he was a big reason for the victory . Notching a double - double of his own , Rudy Gobert finished with 15 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 7 - 9 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . Jae Crowder chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds as well . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 10 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 21 rebounds , six assists and two steals . He 's now recorded a double - double in a row . Will Barton came off the bench for 22 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds and five assists . The only other starter to reach double - digit points was Gary Harris , who came off the bench for 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and two assists in 27 minutes . Coming off the bench , Trey Lyles added 12 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt ) and three rebounds . The Jazz 's next game will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday , while the Nuggets will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Friday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 28 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 24 - 25 ) 106 - 102 on Friday . In a battle of two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Jazz were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Timberwolves 50 . They were led by a 24 - point , 11 - assist double - double from C.J . Rudy Gobert was a monster down low , as he totaled 18 points , 16 rebounds and five blocks . Kyle Korver came off the bench to provide 16 points , five rebounds and two assists . The Timberwolves will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Utah Jazz for their next game . The Jazz got a much needed win here . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 33 points , 10 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Andrew Wiggins finished second on the team , totaling 21 points and 11 rebounds . Jerryd Bayless came off the bench to provide 11 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Utah 's next game will be on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves .", "The Utah Jazz ( 30 - 23 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 16 - 35 ) 128 - 112 on Friday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't quite pull away in the second half . In fact , the Jazz outscored the Hawks 36 - 25 in the fourth quarter , while the Hawks held the Hawks to just 25 points in the second half . The key for the Jazz was their rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Hawks 40 . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . Rudy Gobert led the team with 25 points and 13 rebounds . Ricky Rubio led the team with 22 points and 11 assists . Joe Ingles led the bench with 19 points , seven rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Jazz is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday . The Jazz came into this game as a sizable underdog , but could n't keep up with the Jazz . Trailing year was the player of the game , as he scored 28 points and dished out nine assists . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points and four rebounds . On deck for the Jazz is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 30 - 22 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 30 - 24 ) 125 - 98 on Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 31 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Jazz 51 . The three - point shooting was key for Houston , as they went 30 - of - 38 from the free - throw line , while the Jazz went 11 - for - 22 . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Jazz 51 . The Rockets were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 30 - for - 29 , while the Jazz went 11 - for - 19 . James Harden led all scorers , as he went 12 - for - 22 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 43 points , to go along with 12 rebounds , five assists , six steals and four blocked shots . He 's been absolutely unstoppable on the defensive side of the ball over his last three games , combining for 39 points , 10 rebounds and five assists over that span . Gerald Green also played a factor in the win , as he shot 7 - for - 12 from the field and 7 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score 25 points in 25 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Notching a double - double of his own , Kenneth Faried finished with 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and 12 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Isaiah Canaan added a team - high of 19 points ( 0 - 0 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and seven rebounds . Coming just shy of a triple - double , rookie Donster 26 points ( 7 - 24 FG , 2 - 10 3Pt , 10 - 11 FT ) , six rebounds and nine assists in 36 minutes . Joe Ingles had 11 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt ) and two assists as well . The Jazz just did n't get much help from their bench . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Monday , while the Jazz will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 31 - 24 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 45 ) 116 - 88 on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Suns 30 - 24 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 43 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 38 percent from the floor and just 24 percent from deep . The Jazz also out - rebounded the Suns 43 - 36 , giving them even more of an advantage . Continuing his hot start to the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Rudy Gobert was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 6 - 10 FT ) , 12 rebounds , three steals and three blocked shots . Ricky Rubio did n't have his best game of the season , as he finished with 13 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , nine rebounds , six assists and three steals . Coming off the bench , both Ror and 15 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four assists and two steals , in 26 minutes . Josh Jackson led all scorers with 27 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , along with seven assists , four rebounds and five steals , in 38 minutes . Continuing his strong play , it was 20 points and nine rebounds . Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , four rebounds and three assists . It was a nice surprise for the Suns as a team . The Jazz host the Spurs on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 32 - 24 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 32 - 26 ) 125 - 105 on Saturday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Spurs 36 . They were led by point guard DonJ Mitchell , who tallied 23 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals in the win . Rudy Gobert also played well , as he totaled 21 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . Up next for Utah is a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday . This was a much needed win for the Jazz , who have now won nine of their last 11 games . Derrick Favors recorded a double - double , as he accumulated 11 points , 10 rebounds and two steals . Utah 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors .", "The Utah Jazz ( 33 - 26 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 26 - 33 ) 125 - 109 on Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Jazz was their rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Mavericks 42 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Mavericks 42 . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by point guard DonJ Mitchell , who tallied 25 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 12 rebounds and three blocks . On deck for the Jazz is a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday . The Jazz have now won eight of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Ricky Rubio led the team with 25 points , while also dishing out five assists . Derrick Favors also played well , as he amassed just six points , 11 rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Utah is a matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 34 - 26 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 34 - 29 ) 111 - 105 on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Clippers 33 - 23 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 46 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Jazz were also able to force the Clippers into 18 turnovers , while committing only 16 of their own . Continuing his hot start to the season , it was a big night for the Jazz . Rudy Gobert finished with 20 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 8 - 10 FT ) , 13 rebounds and four blocked shots as well . Derrick Favors notched a double - double with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots , in 22 minutes . Ricky Rubio chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , three rebounds and two steals , in 24 minutes . The Jazz had six players reach double figures in points . Lou Williams led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with six assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 33 minutes . Danilo Gallinari had 18 points ( 3 - 14 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 12 - 13 FT ) , five rebounds and one steal . Patrick Beverley had a double - double with 12 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and three steals . The only other Clipper to reach double - digit points was ShaRuthe Clippers with 13 points . The Jazz will head to Denver to play the Nuggets on Thursday . The Jazz will play in Denver on Thursday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 36 - 26 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 48 - 15 ) 115 - 111 on Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Bucks 42 - 38 in the first half . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Jazz also forced the Bucks into 15 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Continuing his hot start to the season , the 46 points were a season - high . Derrick Favors also had a strong showing , recording 23 points ( 10 - 12 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 18 rebounds and three blocked shots . He 's now recorded a double - double in four of his last five games , as he continues to be a force on the boards . Joe Ingles had a strong showing , scoring 14 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and handing out eight assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 43 points ( 15 - 26 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 11 - 19 FT ) , 14 rebounds and eight assists . Khris Middleton had a big game as well , finishing with 29 points ( 8 - 24 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , nine rebounds and six assists . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Brook Lopez , who finished with 16 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 4 - 4 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and seven blocked shots . The Bucks had six players reach double figures in points . The Jazz host the Pelicans on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 36 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 36 - 27 ) 115 - 112 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Pelicans got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 33 - 33 in the first quarter . The Pelicans were led by Jrue Holiday , who scored 30 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four assists in 31 minutes . Anthony Davis posted a double - double with 15 points and 11 rebounds , along with three assists , three steals and three blocked shots , in 22 minutes . The Pelicans have now won two in a row and will look to keep it going against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game on a four - game losing streak , and it was n't the case . Kyle Korver led the team in scoring with 20 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with four rebounds and one assist , in 28 minutes . Rudy Gobert finished with 19 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 19 rebounds and two blocked shots , in 34 minutes . The only other player to score in double - digits was DonJ , who chipped in 19 points ( 8 - 24 FG , 1 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with nine assists and two rebounds , in 35 minutes . The Jazz will have a few days off before traveling to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 41 - 26 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 37 - 29 ) 98 - 89 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 22 - 21 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Thunder was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Jazz 48 . The three - point shooting was key for Oklahoma City , as they went 13 - of - 28 from the charity stripe , while Utah went just 12 - of - 19 . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 48 . Dennis Schroeder led the team in scoring off the bench , as he provided 24 points and seven rebounds . Russell Westbrook was the star , as he tallied 23 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists . Paul George recorded a double - double , accumulating 14 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday . The Jazz ( 37 - 29 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . They were led by a 25 - point , five - rebound , five - assist performance from Donster 3 - point terrist . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 12 rebounds and four blocks . The only other notable stat line was a 17 - point , eight - rebound performance from Rojap . Utah 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns .", "The Utah Jazz ( 39 - 29 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 32 - 37 ) 120 - 100 on Thursday . The Jazz came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Timberwolves 34 - 19 in the fourth quarter . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Timberwolves 38 . The Jazz also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 42 percent on their end . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds . Andrew Wiggins also played well , as he scored 14 points on 6 - of - 17 shooting . On deck for the Timberwolves is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Sunday . This was a near wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead . Rudy Gobert was the player of the game , as he totaled 10 points , 13 rebounds and two blocks . The bench was spectacular , as they scored 24 points off the bench . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 40 - 29 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 36 - 35 ) 114 - 98 on Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . This was a close game the whole way , as the Jazz were able to prevail with a big road win . The Jazz were able to pull out the win on the back of a back - to - back set . The Jazz outscored the Nets 34 - 21 in the third quarter , while the Nets outscored the Nets 34 - 21 in the final period . Rudy Gobert had 23 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 5 - 10 FT ) , 17 rebounds and three blocked shots as well . Continuing his hot start to the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Derrick Favors notched a double - double with 13 points and 12 rebounds , along with three blocked shots , in 22 minutes . Ricky Rubio chipped in with 12 points ( 2 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , six rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 22 minutes . The Jazz had six players score in double digits . Spencer Dinwiddie led the way with 22 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with two assists , one rebound and one steal . D'Angelo Russell had 20 points ( 8 - 25 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) , five rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 25 minutes . The only other player to reach double - digits in the points was Th. Continuing to get back into the starting lineup . Next the Nets will host the Clippers on Sunday . The Jazz will visit Washington on Monday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 44 - 30 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 58 ) 125 - 92 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Suns 26 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Jazz was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Suns 36 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 36 . The Jazz also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Suns to just 37 percent from the field . Rudy Gobert led the team with 27 points and 10 rebounds . Derrick Favors also played well , as he totaled 18 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Ricky Rubio tallied 18 points and six assists . Up next for the Jazz is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday . The Jazz have a tough task in their next game , when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday . The Jazz have now won nine of their last 11 games and they continue to climb up the standings . Devin Booker was spectacular , as he scored a career - high 59 points in the loss . The only other starter in double figures was 9 - for - 7 shooting , with forward Decking up a career - high nine turnovers . On deck for the Suns is a matchup with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 45 - 30 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 33 - 42 ) 115 - 100 on Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 32 - 25 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at just 37 percent from the floor and just 25 percent from deep . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Lakers 40 . The Jazz were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 23 - for - 29 , while the Lakers went just 9 - for - 17 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 54 - 40 . Rudy Gobert led the way , going 9 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and three blocked shots as well . The double - double was his second in a row , as he 's now combined for 46 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Derrick Favors also reached double figures in points , as he finished with 20 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 2 - 7 FT ) , six rebounds and a steal . He 's now combined for 40 points over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Joe Ingles posted a double - double with 11 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and 14 assists . It was his first double - double of the season . Jae Crowder chipped in with 16 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Lakers were led by Kyle Lowry , who went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while adding two rebounds and two blocked shots as well . JaVale McGee was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , 13 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 17 points and 13 rebounds . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Morwer , who finished with 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . The Lakers ' next game will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday , while the Lakers will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 46 - 30 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 31 - 46 ) 128 - 124 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Jazz were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Wizards 42 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 44 - 44 . The Jazz also recorded 26 assists on 48 made baskets . They were led by point guard Rajon Rondo , who tallied 35 points , five rebounds and five assists . Bobby Portis recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 28 points , 13 rebounds , four assists and four steals . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday . The Jazz have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Rudy Gobert was a beast down low , as he totaled 13 points , 17 rebounds and three assists . Bradley Beal led the team with 34 points , while also dishing out six assists . Joe Ingles led the team with 18 points , while also dishing out 10 assists . On deck for the Jazz is a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 47 - 30 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 35 - 42 ) 111 - 102 on Monday at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 26 - 23 in the first quarter . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hornets 44 . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 15 - for - 21 from three - point range in the win . Continuing his hot start to the season , the recently - signed of the big man was the leader of the Jazz . Ricky Rubio nearly recorded a double - double , as he finished with 20 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , 13 assists and two rebounds . He 's had a strong stretch of two games in a row , combining for 40 points and 17 assists over his last two games . Notching a double - double of his own , Rudy Gobert finished with 18 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 18 rebounds , marking his second double - double in as many games . Joe Ingles had 15 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , five rebounds and four assists as well . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring with 47 points ( 15 - 28 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 13 - 15 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and three assists . Jeremy Lamb had 23 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . Willy ching a double - double of his own with 15 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , eight rebounds and two steals . The Hornets just did n't get much help from their bench . The Jazz 's next game will be on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday , while the Hornets will travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 49 - 30 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 39 - 41 ) 119 - 98 on Friday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Jazz was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Kings 47 . The Jazz also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Sacramento to just 44 percent . They were led by Graingman Gra-- acquired 23 points , as he finished with 23 points on 10 - of - 14 shooting . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points , 11 rebounds , three steals and four blocks in the win . Joe Ingles led the bench with 17 points , four rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Jazz ( 49 - 30 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Marvin Williams was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 13 points and 12 rebounds . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , dropping 17 points off the bench . On deck for Sacramento is a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 50 - 31 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 53 - 28 ) 118 - 108 on Tuesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City . The Jazz came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 27 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Jazz was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Nuggets 31 . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Nuggets 31 . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by point guard DonJ Mitchell , who tallied 46 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Rudy Gobert finished second on the team with 20 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Jazz have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . Joe Ingles had a nice all - around game , as he totaled 10 points , 13 assists and six rebounds . Malik Beasley led the team with 25 points off the bench . Jamal Murray also played well off the bench , as he tallied 22 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Sacramento Kings 123 - 117 at Golden One Center on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Kings 37 . The Jazz also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Kings to just 42 percent on their end . They were led by rookie DonJ Mitchell , who totaled 24 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals in the win . No other starter scored in double figures , with forward Deoing 21 points , four rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Nemanja Bjelica led the bench with 18 points , eight rebounds and two assists . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday . The Kings ( 0 - 1 ) have a tough task on Friday when they play the New Orleans Pelicans on the road . Rudy Gobert was the player of the game , as he totaled 19 points , 15 rebounds and three blocks . Joe Ingles led the team in scoring , dropping 22 points , six assists and four steals . Derrick Favors was second on the team , with his 18 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 2 - 3 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 2 - 2 ) 97 - 92 on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 28 - 19 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Kings was their rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Grizzlies 49 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big win . The Grizzlies actually won the rebounding battle by a 57 - 49 margin , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Mike Conley led the team in scoring , as he tallied 27 points , six rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds . No other player on the team was able to score in double - digits , but it was n't enough play . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday . The Kings played this game without DeMarcus Cousins and it clearly hampered them here . Buddy Hield led the team with 23 points and also snatched down seven rebounds . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds . The only other notable stat line was Justin Jackson , who totaled seven points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Kings is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 3 - 3 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 1 - 4 ) 116 - 112 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Kings were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Wizards 42 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 42 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 42 . John Wall once again carried the load , as he tallied 26 points , eight assists , two rebounds , three steals and three blocks in the loss . Bradley Beal finished with 21 points , five rebounds and two steals . Jeff Green came off the bench to provide 13 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . The Kings ( 3 - 3 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they look to continue their winning streak . Nemanja Bjelica was the player of the game , as he totaled 26 points and 12 rebounds on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Buddy Hield was n't far behind , as he scored 22 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists . Sacramento 's next game will be on Monday against the Miami Heat .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Sacramento Kings , 114 - 105 , at Golden One Center on Wednesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The shooting was a big difference as well , as Toronto went 21 - for - 22 from the free - throw line , while the Kings went just 13 - for - 22 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Kings 31 . Toronto came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , 11 rebounds and two assists . Pascal Siakam finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , three rebounds and two steals . Serge Ibaka totaled 14 points , 14 rebounds and three blocks . No other starter scored in double figures , as the team shot just 41 percent from the field . On deck for the Kings is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday . The Kings ( 6 - 5 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Willie Cauley-Stein led the team in scoring , tallying 24 points , eight rebounds and four assists . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , as 20 points and four assists . Marvin Williams went for 13 points and three rebounds on 5 - of - 8 shooting . On deck for Sacramento is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 121 - 110 , at Golden One Center on Friday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Kings , as they held the Timberwolves to 37 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Timberwolves 52 . Minnesota came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game , as he tallied 39 points , 19 rebounds and one block . Derrick Rose was the only other starter in double figures , tallying 21 points , six rebounds and five assists . Jimmy Butler finished with 13 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday . The Kings ( 7 - 5 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they look to continue their winning streak . Willie Cauley-Stein led the team in scoring , dropping 25 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting off the bench . The only other starter in double figures was Deted , as they double - doubled in the loss . Buddy Hield was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds . On deck for the Kings is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings Kings , 101 - 86 , at Golden One Center on Saturday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling Kings team . In fact , the Lakers outscored the Kings starters 26 - 21 in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was the big difference , as the Lakers snatched down 50 boards to the Lakers 50 . The Lakers were lights - out from the field , as they went 12 - for - 29 from long distance . LeBron James was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Brandon Ingram was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Tyson Chandler was a presence down low , as he totaled three points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday . The Kings ( 7 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to get it done . They also got a nice performance from DeJ x , who scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds on 8 - of - 17 shooting . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , amassing 12 points and 12 rebounds . Buddy Hield had a nice game off the bench , scoring 12 points on 3 - of - 17 shooting . On deck for Sacramento is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 104 - 99 , at Golden One Center on Monday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Kings was their rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Spurs 43 . San Antonio also shot 48 percent from the field , while San Antonio went just 10 - of - 28 . San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording 27 more assists than San Antonio . The Spurs ( 7 - 5 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bogdaking the best game of his young career , Bogdaned up to the point guard , as he scored a game - high 22 points in the win . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 13 rebounds . All five starters scored in double - figures , but the two combined for just seven assists scored . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday . The Kings ( 8 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , tallying 23 points and eight assists . LaMarcus Aldridge recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 18 rebounds . Rudy Gay also played well off the bench , dropping 14 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 9 - 8 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 10 - 6 ) 117 - 113 on Monday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held the Thunder to just 28 points in the fourth quarter . The Kings were lights - out from the field , as they went 16 - for - 29 , with the Thunder going 16 - for - 22 . Oklahoma City also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Oklahoma City . Russell Westbrook was the star , as he tallied 29 points , 13 rebounds , seven assists and three steals in the loss . Paul George also played well , as he tallied 27 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Steven Adams recorded another double - double , totaling 11 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for the Thunder is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday . The Kings ( 9 - 8 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Buddy Hield led the team with 25 points , while also providing four rebounds and two assists . Willie Cauley-Stein tallied nine points , 14 rebounds and five assists . Iman Shumpert was a huge spark off the bench , dropping 23 points and four steals . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 9 - 11 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 10 - 10 ) 133 - 112 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Jazz jumping out to a 30 - 26 lead after the first quarter and never looked back . Ricky Rubio led the way with a game - high 27 points in 26 minutes . Rudy Gobert followed up a double - double with 18 points and 15 rebounds . Joe Ingles scored a team - high 18 points in 29 minutes off the bench . The Jazz will look to continue their winning ways on Monday when they host the Pacers . Sacramento ( 10 - 10 ) has now lost four of their last five games . Bogdan all - around rookie point guard , Bogdoing rookie Bogdoit rookie Bogdoit , it was n't enough to overcome . Marvin Williams had a nice game , finishing with 18 points and six rebounds in 30 minutes . The Kings will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings , 133 - 121 , at Golden One Center on Thursday . The Clippers ( 15 - 6 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only nine points in the first quarter , but the Clippers ( 15 - 6 ) came out strong in the second half , jumping out to a 42 - 26 lead after the first quarter . However , the Kings came out of the locker room with a 42 - 26 first - quarter lead and never looked back . It was a battle between two of the league 's best teams in the league , as Mid started at the end of the game . It was a big win for the Clippers , who have now won two in a row . Tobias Harris led all scorers with 28 points on 11 - of - 17 shooting . Montrezl Harrell followed up with 24 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . Coming off the bench , it was a night for the starters , with Shapoint , five rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks , in 32 minutes . Next up , the Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday , while the Kings host the Pacers .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Indiana Pacers , 111 - 110 , at Golden One Center on Saturday . Sacramento ( 11 - 11 ) came into this game as a double - digit favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Ironically , it was a night to forget , as the team was led by a trio of bench players . The Pacers shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Pacers to 43 percent from the field . Bogdaking his second game in a row with a team - high 20 points , six assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 31 minutes off the bench . Willie Cauley-Stein followed with a 17 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . The other two starters combined for just four points , while Deoit was a nice spark off the bench from Deg . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 13 - 10 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 27 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting . Myles Turner finished with 14 points , 12 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Thaddeus Young scored 14 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting . Darren Collison recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 11 points , 12 assists , four rebounds and six steals . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 41 - 130 , at Golden One Center on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Kings was their rebounding , as they snatched down 34 boards to the Timberwolves 38 . The Kings also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 37 percent on their end . Minnesota ( 13 - 15 ) has now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Nemanja Bjelica led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 25 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting . Bogdaking the best game of his young career , as he scored 20 points to go along with five rebounds and six assists . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Timberwolves is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday . The Kings ( 15 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Andrew Wiggins was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , two rebounds and two steals . Karl-Anthony Towns was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 19 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Dario Saric led the bench with 18 points , six rebounds and three assists . Sacramento will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Golden State Warriors .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings , 130 - 125 , at Golden One Center on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held the Kings to just 28 points in the second half . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 35 points , seven rebounds , six assists and three steals . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 33 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he totaled two points , 14 rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday . The Kings ( 15 - 13 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , tallying 27 points , four rebounds and two assists . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , as 25 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Willie Cauley-Stein totaled 22 points and 11 rebounds of his own . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Sacramento Kings , 132 - 113 , at Golden One Center on Wednesday . The Thunder got off to a hot start , as they took a 20 - point lead after the first quarter and never looked back . The second quarter is when the Thunder really turned it on , as they outscored Sacramento 37 to 19 in the fourth . In fact , they outscored the Kings by 20 points in the second and third quarters . In addition , Oklahoma City outscored the Kings by 20 points in the paint , while recording a team - high 13 assists . The Thunder shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Sacramento to just 44 percent . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 43 points , 12 rebounds and seven assists . Steven Adams finished second on the team , totaling 20 points and 23 rebounds . No other player scored in double figures , with Terrance scoring a career - high 14 points . On deck for Oklahoma City is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday . The Kings ( 16 - 15 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to struggle . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , tallying 37 points , six rebounds and three assists . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ x , as he totaled 28 points and 12 assists . Willie Cauley-Stein totaled 13 points , seven rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Kings is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 102 - 99 , at Golden One Center on Friday . Sacramento ( 17 - 15 ) came into this game as a sizable favorite and they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , they held Memphis to just 38 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range . Rebounding was a huge factor for the Kings , as they won that battle , 44 - 44 . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Grizzlies 44 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Mike Conley led the team in scoring , as he tallied 23 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol finished with 12 points , eight rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Garrett Temple was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Kings ( 17 - 15 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , dropping 28 points and eight rebounds on 9 - of - 24 shooting . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . No other player scored in double - figures , with Deoit , eight assists and five steals . Sacramento will look to keep rolling on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 122 - 117 , at Golden One Center on Sunday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it took a late run to pull out a huge win . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Pelicans 44 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 17 rebounds , four assists , two steals and four blocks . Julius Randle totaled 18 points and nine rebounds . Tim Frazier came off the bench to provide 12 points , four rebounds and seven assists . On deck for New Orleans is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday . The Kings ( 18 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points and six rebounds on 11 - of - 18 shooting . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , totaling 22 points , 17 rebounds and three steals . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , as he totaled 19 points and 11 assists . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 117 - 116 , at Golden One Center on Thursday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling Lakers team . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Lakers 46 . The Kings were lights - out from the field , as they went 10 - for - 29 , while Los Angeles went just 10 - for - 29 . Los Angeles also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 46 . The Lakers ( 20 - 15 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to ride their two - game losing streak . The bench was spectacular , as no player scored more than nine points . Kyle Korver led the team in scoring , as he tallied 33 points , nine rebounds and four assists . Ling the starters in scoring , as he scored 20 of his own . On deck for the Lakers is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday . The Kings ( 19 - 16 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . They were led by rookie Bogdoit , as he scored 23 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . The only other notable stat line was a 15 - point , 12 - rebound double - double from Dets . Iman Shumpert also had a nice game off the bench , accumulating 18 points , six rebounds , three assists and four steals . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 22 - 16 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 19 - 18 ) 113 - 108 on Tuesday . Portland is on a three - game win streak , but the Trail Blazers were able to pull out a big win in front of their home crowd . The Trail Blazers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were able to force the Kings into 19 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Damian Lillard led the charge , going 8 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Jusuf Nurkic was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 24 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 14 - 16 FT ) , 23 rebounds , seven assists and five blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points , 23 rebounds and five blocks . Seth Curry also played well , going 6 - for - 9 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points in 21 minutes . McCollum added 16 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and two assists . The Kings were led by Buddy Hield , who went 11 - for - 23 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , averaging 28 points over his last five games . Coming off the bench , Nemanja Bjelica recorded a double - double , finishing with 14 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) and 15 rebounds in 35 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming just shy of a double - double , Bogdaking his second straight double - double off the bench with 19 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 3 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes . Coming just shy of a double - double , Dexing 13 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and two steals in 37 minutes . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday after the All-Star break , while the Kings will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 25 - 11 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 19 - 19 ) 117 - 113 on Thursday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 30 - 30 in the first quarter . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Kings 33 . The Nuggets were also able to force the Kings into 18 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Jamal Murray led the charge , going 12 - for - 24 from the field and 6 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding seven rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for Murray , who 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Nikola Jokic also had a double - double , as he finished with 26 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and six assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Gary Harris , who finished with 14 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and three rebounds . Mason Plumlee had a double - double with 12 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and 10 rebounds . The Kings were led by Buddy Hield , who went 12 - for - 19 from the field and 5 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding two rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , averaging 21 points over his last three games . Nemanja Bjelica was the only other starter in double figures with 17 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt ) , while also adding six rebounds and three assists . The Kings just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , it was a nice bounce back game for him . The Nuggets ' next game will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday , while the Kings will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 26 - 14 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 19 - 20 ) 127 - 123 on Saturday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Warriors came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 43 - 49 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Warriors 47 - 43 , even furthering their advantage . Stephen Curry was unstoppable in this one . He went 14 - for - 26 from the field and 10 - for - 20 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 42 points , while also adding five rebounds and two steals . It was his second 40 - point performance in a row , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Kevin Durant had a strong showing as well . He went 11 - for - 20 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 29 points , while adding five rebounds and nine assists as well . It was his second game in a row with 20 or more points . Klay Thompson chipped in with 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds as well . Draymond Green chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , seven rebounds and seven assists . The Kings were led by Buddy Hield , who went 12 - for - 21 from the field and 8 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . It was his second game in a row with 32 points , as he 's combined for 48 points and 21 rebounds over that span . Justin Jackson had a big game as well , finishing with 28 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and one steal . Willie Cauley-Stein notched a double - double with 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Bogdaking his season averages to 17 points and 7 assists per game . The Warriors ' next game will be at home against the New York Knicks on Tuesday , while the Kings will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Monday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 20 - 20 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 17 - 23 ) 111 - 95 on Monday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Magic 29 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Kings were led by rookie point guard Deg , who scored 20 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting . It was a career - high for the guard , as well as three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes . The Kings have won four of their last five games . Orlando has now lost five of their last seven games , as they continue to struggle . They were without point guard Eric Bledsoe , who was held out for a second straight game . Nikola Vucevic had a double - double with 18 points and 13 rebounds . Terrence Ross led the team with 20 points off the bench . The Magic will go on the road to face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 21 - 21 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 17 - 23 ) 112 - 102 on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 34 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Kings outscored the Pistons 34 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Kings actually outscored the Pistons 29 to 21 in the first quarter and held the Pistons to just 28 points in the second half . The rebounding was key , as Sacramento snatched down 47 boards to the Pistons 37 . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Andre Drummond had a double - double , as he totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds . Stanley Johnson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 16 points off the bench . Detroit will look to bounce back on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on the road . The Kings played this game without DeMarcus Cousins and it clearly hampered them here . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , tallying 14 points , 14 rebounds and five assists . Buddy Hield led the team with 18 points off the bench . Sacramento will look to keep this momentum going against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 22 - 21 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 19 - 23 ) 104 - 97 on Saturday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Kings jumping out to a 35 - 29 lead after one quarter . However , the Kings came out of the locker room with a 35 - 29 lead after the first quarter and never looked back . Sacramento was led by Bogdan off the bench from Bogdanovich , who had 22 points and six rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench . It was a season - high in points for the first time in five games , and with the best of his young career , rookie forward Dexed rookie Dets of his teammates on the court , it was n't enough . Sacramento has now won five of its last seven games and will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they host the Trail Blazers on Monday . Charlotte had their five - game win streak snapped with the loss . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring with 31 points on 11 - of - 24 shooting . The Hornets have a quick turnaround as they 'll travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Monday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 23 - 21 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 26 - 19 ) 115 - 107 on Monday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Kings 32 - 27 in the first quarter . The Kings were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers finished at 42 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Kings also forced the Blazers into 14 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , while also adding seven rebounds in 28 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Hield , who 's now combined for 35 points in the last two games . Coming off the bench , Bogdaking his season averages to 18 points and 7 rebounds per game on the season . Coming just shy of a double - double , he finished with 16 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) and nine assists in 31 minutes . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double with 13 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 5 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Damian Lillard did everything he could to keep the Blazers in this game . He went 11 - for - 27 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding five assists . He 's now pushed his season averages to 12 points and 8 assists per game . Evan Turner was also able to contribute 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and four assists . Coming off the bench , Jake Layman had 13 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and three rebounds in 22 minutes . The Kings ' next game will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday , while the Trail Blazers will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 26 - 25 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 16 - 34 ) 135 - 113 on Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 32 - 31 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Hawks 36 . The Kings also shot 48 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line . Coming off the bench , 20 points ( 10 - 12 FG ) and seven rebounds in 20 minutes . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Buddy Hield had 18 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds , three assists , a steal and a block . The Kings also had a strong showing from their bench . Coming off the bench , Trailing up 23 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and eight assists in 28 minutes . Coming off the bench , John Wall had 14 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and seven rebounds . It was a season - high in points for the Hawks , as he 's starting to heat up . Alex Len had 13 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) and three rebounds in 17 minutes . The Hawks ' next game will be on the road against the Utah Jazz on Friday , while the Hawks will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 27 - 25 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 34 - 19 ) 115 - 108 on Saturday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Sixers 32 - 26 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Sixers went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the 76ers 46 . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 7 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Sixers went just 7 - for - 20 . Buddy Hield led the way , going 12 - for - 21 from the field and 7 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 34 points , while also adding six rebounds and three assists . It was a season - high in points for Hield , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . The only other King in double figures was DeJ , who finished with 19 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , three rebounds and eight assists . Marvin Williams posted a double - double with 14 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt ) and 13 rebounds . Jimmy Butler added 29 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and seven assists as well . Ben Simmons had 22 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and four assists . Over his last three games , he 's averaging 18 points , 4 rebounds and 2 assists , as he continues to be a bright spot for the 76ers . The Kings ' next game will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday , while the Sixers will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 28 - 25 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 32 - 23 ) 127 - 112 on Monday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 37 - 25 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went 47 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from beyond the arc . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Spurs 46 . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Marvin Williams had a strong showing , going 10 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds . The only other King in double figures was DeJ , who came off the bench for 20 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Buddy Hield posted 18 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and five assists . The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan , who scored a team - high of 24 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and four assists . LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 10 - 10 FT ) and nine rebounds . Over his last three games , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , it was good to see him turn things around . Coming off the bench , Bryn Forbes had 12 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) and seven rebounds . The Kings ' next game will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday , while the Spurs will travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 32 - 22 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 28 - 26 ) 127 - 101 on Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Rockets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Kings 32 - 28 right away in the first quarter . It was a battle between All-Stars , as Isaiah Canaan was held to just six points in the first half . The Rockets came into this game as a heavy underdog , but they did n't have their best performance of the season . They also shot 51 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets shot 49 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 36 points and six rebounds . Gerald Green was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 25 points and two steals . Chris Paul recorded a double - double , accumulating 15 points and 11 assists . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday . The Kings ( 28 - 26 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Buddy Hield led the team with 20 points and 10 rebounds . Nemanja Bjelica scored 15 points off the bench . On deck for the Kings is a matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 29 - 26 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 25 - 28 ) 102 - 96 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Kings jumping out to a 28 - 28 lead after one quarter . Seven players scored in double digits for the Kings , led by Buddy Hield , who finished with 23 points and seven rebounds . Sixth man Bogdancing rookie Bogdancing rookie Bogdancing rookie BogdanyPlayer of the Year candidate <TO> , as he scored 16 points on 6 - of - 14 shooting . Continuing to start the season , the best performance of the season came from the bench . For the Heat , it was a night to forget . Hassan Whiteside had a nice all - around game , scoring 17 points and pulling down 19 rebounds . Josh Richardson led the team in scoring , putting up 21 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting . The Heat will look to bounce back on Sunday when they take on the Warriors . Meanwhile , the Kings will host the Suns on Sunday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 30 - 26 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 47 ) 117 - 104 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Kings jumping out to a 33 - 23 lead after one quarter . Marvin Williams scored a game - high 32 points in 31 minutes . Rookie point guard Deg rookie point guard Deg in his first game back from injury . He finished with 17 points and nine assists in 31 minutes . As a team , the Kings shot 49 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc . Phoenix has dropped two straight and five of their last seven games . Devin Booker scored a game - high 27 points in 35 minutes off the bench . It was a nice bounce back game for him for the first time this season . The Suns will go on the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 47 - 14 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 31 - 30 ) 41 - 140 on Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Bucks came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Kings 34 - 33 right away in the first quarter . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 48 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Kings 58 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 58 . Eric Bledsoe led the team , going 11 - for - 20 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and 13 assists . It was his second straight game with a triple - double , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Malcolm Brogdon also had a strong showing . He went 9 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while also adding five rebounds . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Khris Middleton came one rebound shy of a double - double , finishing with 21 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , six rebounds and seven assists . He 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Nikola Mirotic added 21 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds . For the Kings , Buddy Hield had another strong showing . He went 10 - for - 29 from the field and 3 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while adding six rebounds , three assists and three steals . He 's put together two solid performances in a row , combining for 39 points and 10 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , rookie Bogdanyel was the start . Harrison Barnes notched a double - double with 15 points and 14 rebounds . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday , while the Kings will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 35 - 29 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 31 - 31 ) 116 - 109 on Friday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but it took a late run to pull out a big win . They were led by Landry 's 20 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting , including 5 - of - 10 from three - point range . Danilo Gallinari scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 30 minutes . Coming off the bench , rookie Shaw back into the starting lineup at point guard . The Clippers have now won four of their last five games . Sacramento ( 31 - 31 ) has now lost five straight games . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard Desers of a career - high 12 points , 12 assists and five rebounds in 29 minutes . Buddy Hield scored a team - high 23 points . The Kings will host the New York Knicks on Monday . The Kings will host the New York Knicks on Monday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 32 - 31 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 51 ) 115 - 108 on Monday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 34 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Kings shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Knicks 48 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Buddy Hield led all scorers with 28 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , to go along with seven assists and six rebounds . Harrison Barnes had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding 10 rebounds . It marked his first double - double of the season thus far . Coming just shy of a double - double , 17 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes . Coming off the bench , Dexing four steals , three assists and four rebounds , in 33 minutes . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was K.J . The Knicks were led by the duo of AlAll-Star Althe Knicks . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 18 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , three rebounds , five assists , three steals and two blocked shots , in 28 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Dam, as Damfinished with 11 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . The Knicks struggled to get anything going offensively . The Kings ' next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday , while the Knicks will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Wednesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 40 - 26 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 32 - 32 ) 111 - 109 on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Celtics got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 32 - 26 right away in the first quarter . The Celtics were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 48 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Celtics were also able to force the Kings into 18 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . After going 8 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding two assists in 33 minutes . Al Horford also had a strong showing , finishing with 21 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 11 rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for him , while the double - double marked his ninth of the season . Marcus Morris chipped in with 19 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . Coming off the bench , Getting another start at point guard , Getting another start at point guard in the game was Gordan le . Gordon Hayward chipped in with 12 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and five assists as well . The Kings were led by Harrison Barnes , who went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding eight rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line consistently where he went only 1 - for - 7 from beyond the arc . Buddy Hield had a strong showing as well , finishing with 23 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and eight rebounds . It marked a nice surprise for the Kings , as he 's now combined for 44 points over his last two games . Willie Cauley-Stein added 19 points ( 8 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and seven rebounds as well . The Kings ' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Saturday , while the Kings will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Saturday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 34 - 35 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 19 - 52 ) 129 - 102 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Kings jumping out to a 23 - 23 lead after one quarter . However , the Kings responded with a 43 - 17 first - quarter lead . Seven players scored in double figures for the Kings , led by Marvin Williams , who finished with 21 points and nine rebounds . It was a season - high for the forward , as the team was unable to find the bottom of the net . The Kings outscored the Bulls by a 58 - 38 margin over the second and third quarters and were able to hold off the Bulls . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who contributed 18 points , three rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . The only other starter in double figures was Laides , with Last - acquired nights off the bench . The Bulls will look to bounce back on Monday when they take on the Suns in Phoenix . The Kings ( 34 - 35 ) have now won four of their last five games as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive . They were led by a near double - double from Marvin Williams , who finished with 21 points and nine rebounds . The only other starter in double - digits aside , led by Hari<TEAM> with 16 points , six rebounds , three assists and three blocks . The Kings will host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 37 - 36 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 34 - 36 ) 123 - 121 on Tuesday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Nets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 38 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Kings 46 . The Nets were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 14 - for - 19 , while the Kings went just 14 - for - 22 . The Nets also recorded 28 assists on 47 made baskets . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers with 44 points ( 17 - 33 FG , 6 - 15 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , to go along with 12 assists , four rebounds and four steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson chipped in 14 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds , three assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 16 minutes . The Nets had six players reach double figures in points . Marvin Williams led the way with 28 points ( 12 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with seven rebounds and two assists , in 29 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was DeJ , who had 27 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , along with nine assists , four rebounds and one steal , in 34 minutes . Nemanja Bjelica contributed a double - double with 14 points and 10 rebounds , along with three assists and one steal , in 28 minutes off the bench . The Kings shot a blistering 52 percent from the field but gave up 20 turnovers . The Nets will play in Los Angeles on Friday . The Kings will host the Mavericks on Thursday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 35 - 36 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 28 - 44 ) 116 - 100 on Thursday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Kings jumping out to a 29 - 29 lead after one quarter . Buddy Hield led all scorers with 29 points in 35 minutes . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double of 22 points and 12 rebounds in 29 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as forward Deoing star forward Deoit was n't the best performance of his young career . As a team , Dallas shot a scorching 50 percent from the field and hit 12 three - pointers . Dallas , meanwhile , has seen struggles from three of their top players . Shooting guard Justin Jackson led the team with 19 points and shot 9 - of - 16 . The Mavericks will visit Golden State on Saturday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 36 - 36 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 57 ) 112 - 103 on Saturday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Kings came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Suns 32 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Kings were led by Buddy Hield , who scored a game - high 25 points in 35 minutes . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double of 16 points and 11 rebounds in 30 minutes . Continuing his foot injury , it was not a performance from the starters , as the team 's starters combined to score just 37 points . The Suns will look to bounce back on Monday when they take on the Jazz in Utah . The Suns , meanwhile , saw promising play from their starters . Devin Booker scored a game - high 32 points and dished out 10 assists in 39 minutes . Continuing to start the season , it was a double - double of his own with 19 points and 11 rebounds . The Suns will look to bounce back on Monday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Houston Rockets ( 50 - 28 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 38 - 40 ) 130 - 105 on Tuesday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 33 - 23 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 52 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Rockets also out - rebounded the Rockets 51 - 43 , even furthering their advantage . James Harden was unstoppable in this one . He went 12 - for - 19 from the field and 7 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding 10 assists and three rebounds . It was his second 40 - point outing in a row , as he 's now combined for 63 points over his last two games . Danwas also a big factor in the win , as he finished with 19 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and two assists in 28 minutes . Coming off the bench , Eric Gordon went 6 - for - 12 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from beyond the arc to score 19 points in 26 minutes . Notching a double - double , Kenneth Faried posted 12 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Chris Paul had a double - double of his own , finishing with three points ( 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 3Pt , to go along with two assists . The only other Kings player to reach double figures in points was Buddy Hield , who went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points , to go along with seven rebounds and five assists . It was his second game in a row with 20 points . Marvin Williams had a strong showing as well with 19 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) and eight rebounds . Over his last three games , he 's averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds , as he continues to be a nice surprise for the Kings . Coming off the bench , Nemanja Bjelica finished with 12 points ( 6 - 7 FG ) and six rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday , while the Kings will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 39 - 40 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 60 ) 117 - 104 on Thursday . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Buddy Hield led the team with 23 points and five three - pointers . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard Deg rookie Deves Dets of his teammates on the floor , rookie point guard Deg rookie Dets of his teammates on the floor . Sacramento has now won four of their last five games . Continuing to the team 's struggles on Monday , it was a team effort . Cleveland will have a quick turnaround as they prepare to take on the Golden State Warriors on Friday . Sacramento will continue their road trip in Utah on Friday against the Jazz .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 33 - 48 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 39 - 42 ) 133 - 129 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pelicans jumping out to a 32 - 29 lead after one quarter . New Orleans had to play this game without Anthony Davis , but they did n't miss a beat . The key for the Pelicans was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 rebounds to the Kings 47 . Elfrid Payton was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 14 assists and six rebounds . Jahlil Okafor also played well , as he totaled 23 points and 14 rebounds on 10 - of - 14 shooting . On deck for the Pelicans is a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday . The Kings had to play this game without DeMarcus Cousins and it clearly hampered them here . Harrison Barnes led the team with 29 points , but shot 10 - of - 18 from the field . The only other notable stat line was a 24 - point , 11 - rebound double - double in the loss . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 14 rebounds . On deck for Sacramento is a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday .", "The host New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 126 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , they outscored the Hawks 49 - 26 in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was the big difference , as the Knicks snatched down 46 boards to the Hawks 45 . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Knicks recording 21 assists to 15 turnovers , while the Hawks committed 24 turnovers to just 19 assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , as he dropped 31 points , six rebounds and five assists . Enes Kanter recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday . The Knicks ( 10 ) had to play this game without Kristaps Porzingis , but they did n't disappoint . Taurean Prince led the team in scoring , as he dropped 21 points , six rebounds and six assists . Trailing up 14 points , six rebounds and five assists led the starters . Kent Bazemore led the bench with 14 points , six rebounds and two steals . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 2 - 1 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 1 - 2 ) 103 - 101 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Celtics were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Knicks by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Knicks were able to hold off the comeback . They were led by 24 points and 14 rebounds from JaJ um . Kyrie Irving also had a nice game , accumulating 16 points , five assists and two steals . On deck for Boston is a matchup against the Orlando Magic on Monday . The Knicks ( 1 - 2 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Enes Kanter was the player of the game , as he totaled 17 points and 15 rebounds in the defeat . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with 24 points off the bench as well . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks , 128 - 100 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Knicks by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Warriors recording 26 assists to 14 turnovers , while the Knicks committed 19 turnovers to just 17 assists . The Warriors were also perfect from the free - throw line , as they went 16 - for - 29 , while the Knicks went 9 - for - 19 . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 41 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Stephen Curry was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 29 points , four rebounds and two assists . Draymond Green accumulated 18 points , four rebounds , six assists and three steals . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday . The Knicks ( 1 - 5 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , tallying 24 points , two rebounds and four assists . Frank York was second on the team , as he accrued 17 points and two assists . Enes Kanter was the only other starter in double figures , tallying eight points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 115 - 96 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Knicks led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Knicks , as they held Brooklyn to 96 percent shooting and forced them to commit 10 turnovers . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Nets 32 . Brooklyn came into this game as a huge favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with 25 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Enes Kanter was huge off the bench , providing 15 points and 15 rebounds . Frank York was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for Brooklyn is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 2 - 5 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Spencer Dinwiddie was the player of the game , as he led the team with 17 points , three assists and two blocks . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was second on the team , providing 16 points , seven rebounds and two blocks . D'Angelo Russell totaled 13 points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks , 107 - 101 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to pull off a road win against a struggling Knicks team . Domantas Sabonis led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points on 12 - of - 12 shooting . Victor Oladipo tallied 24 points , six rebounds and two steals . Thaddeus Young totaled 13 points , 10 rebounds , five steals and three blocks . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday . The Knicks ( 2 - 6 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , as he dropped 37 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting . Noah Vonleh recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 10 rebounds , four assists , two steals and three blocks . The only other New York starter in double figures was Alup , as they scored just 14 points off the bench . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 3 - 8 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 3 - 8 ) 116 - 115 on Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Bulls got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 24 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . In fact , they outscored the Knicks by 10 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Bulls recording 15 assists to 15 turnovers , while the Knicks committed 19 turnovers to just 15 assists . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Knicks 62 . Chicago came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Zach LaVine was the star , as he led the team with 41 points , four rebounds , four assists , three steals and two blocks . The only other Knick in double figures was Alby Alpoints , as he scored 21 of his own . The only other Knick in double figures was Dam, as he totaled 18 points and five rebounds . Emmanuel Mudiay also played well , accumulating 16 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 3 - 8 ) have now won five of their last seven games , as they continue to regress . The hero was the defense , as they held the lead for the final 30 minutes of the fourth quarter . Jabari Parker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Enes Kanter led the team in scoring , as he provided 23 points , 24 rebounds and seven assists . Mario Hezonja led the bench with 15 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks , 115 - 89 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Orlando actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Knicks 64 - 32 in that 24 - minute stretch . Orlando also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Knicks 13 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 52 - 52 . The Magic also won the rebounding battle , 54 - 54 , and outscored the Knicks in the paint , 56 - 36 . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , as he dropped 17 points on 4 - of - 11 shooting . Enes Kanter was huge off the bench , providing 16 points and 15 rebounds . The only other player to score more than 10 points , as they scored just nine points . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 4 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Terrence Ross was the player of the game , as he scored 22 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting off the bench . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 14 rebounds . No other player scored in double figures , with Moching - five points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New York Knicks , 118 - 114 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for Portland , as they held the Knicks to just 29 points in the fourth quarter . McCollum was the player of the game , as he tallied 31 points , four rebounds and two assists . Damian Lillard finished second on the team , totaling 29 points , six rebounds and eight assists . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Meyers Leonard led the bench with 15 points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 4 - 14 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , tallying 32 points , five rebounds and four assists . Trey Burke was second on the team , providing 19 points , three rebounds and three assists off the bench . Noah Vonleh totaled 14 points and 14 rebounds . Emmanuel Mudiay led the bench with 16 points , two rebounds and four assists . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 114 - 109 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Knicks led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Emmanuel Mudiay led the way with 27 points , six rebounds , four steals and two assists , in 28 minutes . Alcording one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 25 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Noah Vonleh started at center and totaled 14 points , 11 rebounds , five assists , three steals and two blocks . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday . The Knicks ( 6 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Anthony Davis led the team in scoring , tallying 33 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Jrue Holiday finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , five rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Julius Randle totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds of his own . Nikola Mirotic led the bench with 19 points and nine rebounds . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 136 - 134 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday . The Knicks ( 8 - 16 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with a road win over the Bucks ( 15 - 7 ) on Saturday , while the Bucks ( 8 - 7 ) were able to pull out a win against a struggling Bucks ( 15 - 7 ) squad that has now won five straight games . The Knicks came into this game as a huge favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . Milwaukee actually led for the majority of the game , but the Knicks outscored the Bucks by 10 points in the final 30 seconds . The second quarter is when the Knicks really turned it on , as they outscored Milwaukee 31 to 27 . Emmanuel Mudiay led the team with 28 points and seven assists . Kevin Durant was second on the team , with 26 points , four rebounds and four assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored 21 points , adding eight assists and four rebounds . No player on the team scored more than five points , as they combined to go 5 - of - 22 from the field . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Monday . New York ( 8 - 16 ) has now won four of their last seven games , as they continue to regy . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 33 points , 19 rebounds , seven assists , three steals and two blocks . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 27 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Malcolm Brogdon was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 22 points , six rebounds and four assists . The Knicks will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks , 110 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Washington actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Knicks by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The Wizards shot 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks shot 44 percent from the floor and just 20 percent from deep . The Wizards also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Knicks 38 . The Wizards ( 10 - 14 ) have been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed some resiliency here . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . John Wall recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 15 assists . Markieff Morris provided 18 points and seven rebounds . Otto Porter Jr. provided 15 points , five rebounds , three steals and three blocks . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 8 - 17 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting . Emmanuel Mudiay finished second on the team , collecting 16 points , five rebounds and four assists . Enes Kanter recorded a 13 - point , 16 - rebound double - double . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks , 112 - 104 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday . The Nets ( 10 - 18 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with only a road win over the Nets ( 8 - 19 ) on Wednesday , while the Knicks ( 8 - 19 ) were able to pull out a win against a struggling Knicks ( 8 - 19 ) squad that had lost five of their last six games . The Nets were led by Dinwiddie 's 25 points , which he supplemented with six assists , three rebounds and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson followed with 20 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Jarrett Allen managed a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included two blocks . DamPrince led the second unit with 12 points , three rebounds and two assists . Mario Hezonja led the bench with 12 points , five rebounds and one assist . The Knicks remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They 're home to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday . The Knicks were paced by Enes Kanter 's 23 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal . Almost notably was next with 15 points and two rebounds . Emmanuel Mudiay followed with 13 points , four assists and one rebound . D'Angelo Russell led the bench with nine points , 11 assists , two rebounds and one steal . Joe Harris led the bench with 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . The Knicks remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They 're home again on Sunday to face off with the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks , 119 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Hornets outscored the Knicks , 34 - 23 , in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The Hornets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Hornets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 42 - 41 . The Hornets ( 13 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , accumulating 25 points , six rebounds , six assists and four steals . Jeremy Lamb was second on the team , totaling 19 points and five rebounds . Tony Parker had a nice all - around game , accumulating 16 points , two rebounds and two assists . Cody Zeller totaled 12 points , seven rebounds , two assists and three steals . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday . The Knicks ( 8 - 20 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , tallying 26 points and 15 rebounds . Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored 21 points , adding five assists and two rebounds . Frank York was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 18 points and six rebounds . Noah Vonleh flirted with three points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday .", "The Phoenix Suns defeated the New York Knicks , 128 - 110 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . The Suns ( 7 - 24 ) came in to Monday 's contest with a road victory over the Knicks ( 9 - 23 ) on Wednesday , while the Knicks ( 7 - 23 ) were able to pull out a win against a struggling Knicks ( 9 - 23 ) squad that had lost four of their last seven games . The Suns came out strong in the second half , jumping out to a 28 - 28 lead after one quarter . Devin Booker led all scorers with 38 points , to go along with seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . Continuing his way back from a 10 - point , 13 - rebound double - double , along with one assist , one steal and one block , in 29 minutes . Kevin Durant followed with 17 points , five rebounds and one assist , in 38 minutes . Mario Hezonja chipped in 14 points and five rebounds , in 17 minutes off the bench . The Knicks struggled with turnovers , committing only 11 turnovers on the night . The Knicks were led by Emmanuel Mudiay , who scored 32 points on 12 - of - 21 shooting , along with six assists and six rebounds , in 33 minutes . T.J. Warren followed up with 26 points , along with five rebounds , three steals and two blocks , in 39 minutes . Jamal Crawford followed up with six points and 14 assists , in 26 minutes off the bench . Next up the Knicks will head to Philadelphia to face the Sixers on Wednesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks , 114 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . Atlanta was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . In fact , the Hawks led by 12 after the first quarter , but Atlanta outscored the Knicks 27 - 20 in the final 12 minutes . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Knicks 35 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big road win . In fact , they held the Knicks to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 12 turnovers . Emmanuel Mudiay led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points and four assists . Kevin Durant was second on the team , with 24 points and six rebounds . Noah Vonleh started at center and totaled 11 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday . The Knicks ( 9 - 25 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . John Wall was the player of the game , as he totaled 17 points , 16 rebounds and four assists . Kent Bazemore led the team in scoring , dropping 22 points and six rebounds on 7 - of - 16 shooting . Trailing 15 points , three rebounds , 10 assists and one steal off the bench as well . Alex Len came off the bench to provide 12 points , seven rebounds and three assists . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks , 109 - 95 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday . The Bucks ( 23 - 10 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest with only a road win over the Knicks ( 9 - 26 ) on Tuesday , while the Bucks ( 9 - 26 ) were able to pull out a road win on the road against a Knicks ( 9 - 26 ) squad that had lost five of their last six games . The Bucks came into this game as a sizable favorite and they did a good job of hanging around to pull out a big win . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 30 points , 14 rebounds , three assists , four steals and two blocks . Brook Lopez followed up with 20 points , on 5 - of - 10 shooting , in 29 minutes . Malcolm Brogdon followed up with 17 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block , in 26 minutes off the bench . Thon Maker chipped in 12 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting , in 15 minutes off the bench . The Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range . Kevin Martin followed up with 21 points , along with six rebounds and three assists , in 37 minutes . Tim Hardaway Jr. also added 14 points and 10 rebounds , in 33 minutes . Emmanuel Mudiay chipped in 11 points , five assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 33 minutes . Next up , the Knicks host the Bucks on Thursday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 28 - 14 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 32 ) 121 - 106 on Friday . The Pacers got off to a hot start , as they took a 20 - point lead after the first quarter and never looked back . Domantas Sabonis led the way with 22 points and 15 rebounds in 31 minutes . Victor Oladipo had 19 points and six assists in 29 minutes . The Pacers have won four of their last five games . New York has dropped two straight and seven of their last seven games . Emmanuel Mudiay scored a team - high 21 points in 28 minutes . The Knicks will return home to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 28 - 16 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 33 ) 108 - 105 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers also forced the Knicks into 19 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Joel Embiid led all scorers , going 9 - for - 24 from the field and 8 - for - 12 from the free throw line to finish with a game - high of 26 points , while also adding eight rebounds and six blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for Embiid , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Ben Simmons also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 20 points ( 10 - 13 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) , 22 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jimmy Butler had a strong showing as well with 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 31 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and seven rebounds . Luke et was the other big contributor , as he scored 23 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five assists . Emmanuel Mudiay added 19 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists as well . It was a nice surprise for the Knicks . The Knicks ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 28 - 18 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 35 ) 127 - 109 on Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Thunder got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 34 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Thunder were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Thunder also out - rebounded the Knicks 49 - 36 , even furthering their advantage . Paul George led all scorers , as he went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , where he 's averaging 32 points per game . Russell Westbrook also did his part on the defensive side of the ball . He went 6 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and nine assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points , 15 rebounds and 10 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Jerami Grant chipped in with 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) and six rebounds . Coming off the bench , Aef 20 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was K.J . Tim Hardaway Jr led the team with 23 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with three assists and a steal . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , averaging 15 points and 4 assists over his last five games . Emmanuel Mudiay added 14 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and two assists in 17 minutes . The Thunder 's next game will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 27 - 20 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 36 ) 114 - 110 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Rockets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Rockets 28 - 15 in the first quarter and never looked back . James Harden led the way , going 17 - for - 38 from the field and 5 - for - 20 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 61 points , while also adding 15 rebounds and five steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 15 rebounds and five steals . Eric Gordon came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and two steals . It was a nice surprise for the Rockets , as he 's averaging only 10 points per game on the season . Kenneth Faried reached double figures as well with 11 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds , three steals and three blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was AlJ er , who finished with 31 points ( 12 - 18 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three assists . Tim Hardaway Jr finished with 21 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and four rebounds . Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay chipped in with 14 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and four rebounds as well . The Knicks ' next game will be on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday . The Knicks ' next game will be on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday .", "The Miami Heat ( 24 - 24 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 38 ) 106 - 97 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Heat got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Heat were led by Wayne Ellington , who scored 19 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 30 minutes off the bench . Dwyane Wade notched a double - double with 15 points and 10 assists , along with five rebounds and one steal , in 27 minutes . James Johnson chipped in 13 points , three assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes off the bench . The Heat will look to extend their win streak on Wednesday when they host the Bulls . For the Knicks , it was a disappointing loss for the Knicks . Tim Hardaway , Jr. led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with five assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 30 minutes . Trey Burke chipped in 16 points , in 23 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double figures was Damson , who chipped in 14 points and four assists , in 26 minutes . Next , the Knicks will head to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Monday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 23 - 27 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 40 ) 114 - 90 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 24 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Mavericks also forced the Knicks into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and two assists . Wesley Matthews had a strong showing of his own , scoring 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) in 26 minutes . Notching a triple - double , Dennis Schroder recorded a triple - double with 13 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 15 assists . Dirk Nowitzki contributed 14 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 11 minutes . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 17 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and five rebounds . The Knicks just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Trey Burke went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 16 points in 32 minutes . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was rookie Althe Knicks . Coming off the bench , Mario Hezonja had 13 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and two steals in 31 minutes . The Mavericks ' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 33 - 19 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 41 ) 113 - 99 on Friday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Knicks 48 . They were led by a 22 - point effort from Damoit . Kevin Durant was second on the team , with 21 points , five rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Knicks is a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday . The Knicks got a much needed win here , but they did just that . Kyrie Irving led the team with 23 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . Marcus Morris scored 18 points off the bench . On deck for the Celtics is a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 21 - 33 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 42 ) 96 - 84 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Grizzlies got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 32 - 22 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Grizzlies also forced the Knicks into 15 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Mike Conley led the way , going 9 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for Conley , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Marc Gasol also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 24 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds and five assists . He 's had a strong stretch of two games , combining for 38 points and 10 assists over his last two games . Coming just shy of a double - double , Justin Holiday finished with 19 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt ) , five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him after scoring only six points in Sunday 's game against the Spurs , so it was good to see him get back on track . Coming off the bench , Jaref en route to a double - double , Jarlying en route to 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) and seven rebounds in 25 minutes . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 17 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and two rebounds . The Knicks were led by Kevin Durant , who went 5 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while adding two rebounds and a steal . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 38 points and 14 rebounds over that span . DeAndre Jordan notched a double - double with 12 points ( 3 - 4 FG , 6 - 8 FT ) and 12 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Mario Hezonja added 14 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and eight rebounds in 22 minutes . The Grizzlies ' next game will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 24 - 29 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 43 ) 105 - 92 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Pistons got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 36 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pistons were able to shoot 46 percent from the field , while the Knicks went just 37 percent . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Knicks 44 . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 44 . Blake Griffin led the way , going 10 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding six rebounds and eight assists . It was his second 30 - point outing in a row , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , 16 rebounds and five blocked shots . Reggie Bullock also had a strong showing as well , finishing with 19 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and two steals . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 48 points and 10 rebounds over that span . The Pistons also received a double - double from center Andre Drummond , who finished with 17 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , 16 rebounds and five blocked shots . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 15 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Dennis Schroder had one of his better games of the season . He went 11 - for - 25 from the field and 2 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while adding five rebounds and six assists as well . Coming off the bench , Mitchell Robinson posted 13 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 1 - 1 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 11 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and seven rebounds . The Pistons ' next game will be at home against the New York Knicks on Friday , while the Knicks will travel to Detroit to play the Pistons on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 41 - 16 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 45 ) 104 - 99 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Raptors came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 25 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Knicks 47 - 27 , even furthering their advantage . Kyle Lowry led the team in scoring , going 6 - for - 10 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding five assists , four rebounds and two steals . It was his second game in a row scoring output , combining for 48 points over that span . Serge Ibaka had a strong showing as well , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Danny Green chipped in with 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) and four rebounds as well . Kawhi Leonard struggled with his shot , going 4 - for - 15 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 11 points , while adding five rebounds and six assists as well . The Knicks were led by Kevin Durant , who went 7 - for - 21 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points , while adding four rebounds and two steals . The 20 points were a new season - high for him , as it was a nice surprise for the Knicks . Mitchell Robinson led the bench with 15 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 FT ) , seven rebounds and three blocked shots . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was KJ . Coming off the bench , Dennis Schroder chipped in with 13 points ( 4 - 17 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and three steals . The Raptors ' next game will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday , while the Knicks will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Monday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 37 - 21 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 47 ) 126 - 111 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 46 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers also forced the Knicks into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Joel Embiid led the way , going 7 - for - 13 from the field and 12 - for - 14 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and a blocked shot . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 26 points and 15 rebounds . Tobias Harris also played a big factor in the win . He finished with 25 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes . He 's had a nice stretch of games , combining for 44 points and 10 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons chipped in with 18 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 8 - 14 FT ) and seven assists . Jimmy Butler added 13 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 5 - 5 FT ) , seven rebounds , eight assists , three steals and two blocks . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Alout . Despite the loss , the Knicks were able to pull out a victory . Despite the loss , the Knicks were led by the bench with 19 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Dam, as Damfinished with 16 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists . Coming off the bench , Mitchell Robinson went 5 - for - 8 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score 14 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and four blocked shots . The Sixers ' next game will be at home against the Miami Heat on Thursday , while the Knicks will travel to Atlanta to play the Hawks on Thursday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 28 - 30 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 11 - 48 ) 115 - 104 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 29 - 29 lead after one quarter . Derrick Rose scored a game - high 20 points in just 23 minutes . Taj Gibson put up a double - double of 19 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes . As a team , the Timberwolves shot 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . New York has lost two of their last three games as they continue to struggle . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , who is expected to miss at least another few weeks . After going 7 - for - 9 from the three - point line over his last two games , it was good to see him get back on track . DeAndre Jordan had a double - double of his own with 16 points and 19 rebounds . The Knicks will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the San Antonio Spurs .", "The New York Knicks ( 12 - 48 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 33 - 28 ) 130 - 118 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Knicks came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 30 - 26 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went 46 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from beyond the arc . The Knicks were also able to force the Spurs into 28 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Damson , who nearly recorded a game - high of 27 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 8 - 13 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last three games . Recording a double - double of his own , Kevin Knfinished with 19 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds . Emmanuel Mudiay also had a strong showing , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and one assist . He 's now combined for 38 points and 10 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Mitchell Robinson posted 15 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 5 - 7 FT ) , 14 rebounds and five blocked shots . The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan , who went 12 - for - 22 from the field to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding nine rebounds and four assists . He 's had a fantastic stretch of games , averaging 32 points and 10 rebounds over his last three games . LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds and two blocked shots . The Spurs just did n't get much help from their bench . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Jakob Pöltl , who came off the bench for 12 points ( 6 - 7 FG ) and nine rebounds in 19 minutes . The Knicks ' next game will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday , while the Spurs will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Monday .", "The New York Knicks ( 13 - 48 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 28 - 34 ) 108 - 103 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Knicks came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Magic 36 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Magic 47 . Orlando came into this game as a huge favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Emmanuel Mudiay led all scorers , as he went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding eight rebounds and three assists . Mitchell Robinson was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 5 - 6 FT ) , 14 rebounds and six blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 32 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 5 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Henry Ellenson had a near double - double with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and five assists as well . Coming off the bench , Kevin Durant had eight points ( 3 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . Nikola Vucevic led the way with 26 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , 11 rebounds , six assists and three blocked shots . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Jonathan Iards , who finished with 16 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) , six rebounds and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier finished with 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 0 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds and eight assists . The Magic 's next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday , while the Magic will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 15 - 47 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 49 ) 125 - 118 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Cavaliers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 31 - 27 in the first quarter . The Cavaliers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 44 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Cavaliers were also out - rebounded by the Knicks 40 - 21 in the fourth quarter . Kevin Love led all scorers with 26 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 11 - 11 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , ColliMiddleton was very effective , finishing with 22 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) and three assists . Coming just shy of a double - double , <FG> posted 21 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Alone of the more talented players in this game was Alout . Coming off the bench , Noah Vonleh posted a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 7 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds . The Knicks were led by rookie AlRichard er , who went 8 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while adding four rebounds as well . Dennis Schroder added 16 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and eight assists as well . The Cavaliers ' next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday , while the Knicks will travel to Los Angeles to play the Clippers on Sunday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 33 - 32 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 53 ) 102 - 94 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Kings got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 23 - 23 in the first quarter . The Kings were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Kings also forced the Knicks into nine turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Coming off the bench , both players finished with 30 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , five rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes . Buddy Hield had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 22 from the field and 4 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding four rebounds and two assists . Coming off the bench , Nemanja Bjelica chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 10 rebounds , while also adding two steals and two blocked shots . The Kings also had a big night from their bench . Dennis Schroeder led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five assists . DeAndre Jordan posted a double - double with 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 15 rebounds , giving him his first double - double of the season . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was AlRichard er , who finished with 10 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 8 FT ) and three rebounds . The Kings ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Monday , while the Knicks will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Sunday .", "The New York Knicks ( 14 - 56 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 31 - 39 ) 124 - 123 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Knicks came out on fire in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 41 - 30 in the first quarter . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Knicks also out - rebounded the Lakers 45 - 35 , even furthering their advantage . Emmanuel Mudiay led all scorers with 28 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) and eight assists . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 10 from the three - point line . DeAndre Jordan was a huge factor in the win as well , recording 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 18 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Kevin Durant chipped in with 19 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and five rebounds . LeBron James led all scorers with 33 points ( 11 - 26 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 11 - 13 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Kyle Korver had 18 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Reggie Bullock went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 14 points in 20 minutes . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was MorJ , who was the only starter to reach double - digit points . The Knicks ' next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Monday , while the Lakers will travel to Milwaukee to play the Bucks on Tuesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 42 - 29 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 14 - 58 ) 137 - 116 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Jazz got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 39 - 25 right away in the first quarter . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Jazz also forced the Knicks into 14 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Continuing his way back into the starting lineup , it was n't enough . It was a season - high for Utah , as he was able to get to the line 17 times . Joe Ingles led the bench with 18 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 6 - 9 3Pt ) , five rebounds and seven assists . Rudy Gobert chipped in with 18 points ( 7 - 7 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and nine rebounds as well . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 27 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and three assists , in 46 minutes . Coming off the bench , Damwas very efficient , scoring 21 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , to go along with three assists , one rebound , one steal and one block , in 37 minutes . Mitchell Robinson was able to notch a double - double with 14 points and 12 rebounds , along with three blocked shots , one assist and one steal , in 29 minutes . The Knicks now head to New York to take on the Nuggets on Friday . The Knicks host the Nuggets on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 49 - 22 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 14 - 59 ) 111 - 93 on Friday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 20 - plus minutes . The key for the Nuggets was their defense , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Knicks 45 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 62 - 45 . Emmanuel Mudiay led the team with 21 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team with 19 points and three rebounds . Mitchell Robinson led the bench with 16 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . On deck for the Knicks is a matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . The Knicks ( 14 - 59 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , 17 rebounds and five assists . Jamal Murray also played well , as he scored 18 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting . Paul Millsap also played well , accumulating eight points , nine rebounds and four assists . Up next for the Nuggets is a date with the Indiana Pacers on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 44 - 30 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 14 - 60 ) 124 - 113 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Clippers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 29 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also forced the Knicks into 14 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Lou Williams was unstoppable in this one . He went 9 - for - 20 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding seven assists in 32 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Danilo Gallinari also played well , as he went 5 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 26 points , while adding eight rebounds as well . He 's now pushed his season averages to 23 points and 8 rebounds on the year . Montrezl Harrell was a big factor in the win as well , as he finished with 24 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , four rebounds and one blocked shot . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 10 from the field and 0 - for - 4 from the three - point line over the last two games , he 's combined for 29 points and 10 assists over that span . Patrick Beverley added 12 points ( 4 - 7 3Pt ) and three rebounds as well . The Knicks were led by Emmanuel Mudiay , who went 10 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding six rebounds and seven assists . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 59 points and 14 assists over that span . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 20 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) , 13 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Damson , who finished with 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and three rebounds . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was KJ , who added 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . The Clippers ' next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 53 - 23 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 14 - 61 ) 117 - 92 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Raptors got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Raptors 30 - 18 in the first quarter . The Raptors were led by Pascal Siakam , who came off the bench to score 31 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Siakam , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Danny Green had a strong showing , scoring 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) in 20 minutes . It was a nice surprise for the Raptors , as he 's averaging only nine points per game on the season . Serge Ibaka had a double - double with 10 points and 10 rebounds , along with two blocked shots , in 24 minutes . The Raptors now head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Saturday night . For the Knicks , it was a team effort . Mitchell Robinson led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 FT ) , along with 21 rebounds , two blocked shots and one steal , in 30 minutes . Kxing a double - double of his own , with 18 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with two assists and one rebound , in 18 minutes off the bench . Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay chipped in 11 points ( 4 - 12 FG ) , four rebounds and one assist , in 25 minutes . Next , the Knicks will host the Heat on Saturday . The Raptors will be in Chicago on Saturday .", "The Miami Heat ( 38 - 38 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 14 - 62 ) 100 - 92 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Heat got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 33 - 29 in the first quarter . Dion Waiters was the star of the show , as he led the team with 28 points ( 11 - 23 FG , 6 - 16 3Pt ) , to go along with three rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block , in 36 minutes . Hassan Whiteside had a double - double , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 6 FT ) and 13 rebounds in 19 minutes . Dwyane Wade chipped in with 16 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and three assists , in 27 minutes . Goran Dragic chipped in with 10 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) , 10 assists and two rebounds , in 37 minutes . The Heat had six players score in double digits . Emmanuel Mudiay led the way with 24 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 10 - 12 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists , in 35 minutes . Luke 17 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 5 - 13 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds , three assists , three steals and three blocks , in 36 minutes . Kevin Martin chipped in 16 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt ) , one rebound and one steal , in 39 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 12 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt ) , four rebounds , one assist and two steals , in 18 minutes off the bench . Next the Knicks will host the Bulls on Monday . The Heat will begin a three - game road trip in Boston on Monday .", "The New York Knicks ( 15 - 62 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 21 - 57 ) 113 - 105 on Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Knicks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 37 - 19 right away in the first quarter . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Knicks also forced the Bulls into 19 turnovers , while committing only six of their own . They were led by Luke et , who went 8 - for - 11 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding six rebounds and three blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Kevin Martin had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding nine rebounds and three assists . Coming just shy of a double - double , Damposted 18 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 6 - 7 3Pt ) , six rebounds and six assists . Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay had 17 points ( 7 - 21 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . Robin Lopez led the team in scoring with 29 points ( 12 - 18 FG , 5 - 8 FT ) , while also adding seven rebounds and a blocked shot as well . Coming off the bench , JaKarr Sampson added 22 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and seven rebounds . The third member of the starting lineup to reach double figures in points was Ryan o , who finished with 14 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and two assists . The Knicks ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday , while the Bulls will travel to Washington to play the Wizards on Wednesday .", "The New York Knicks ( 16 - 64 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 32 - 49 ) 113 - 110 on Sunday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Knicks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Knicks , as they held Washington to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit eight turnovers . The Knicks also shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line . Mario Hezonja led the team with 30 points , six rebounds and five assists . Kevin Durant was second on the team , with 16 points , seven rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday . The Knicks have been playing better recently , but this was a great team effort . Jeff Green led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points off the bench . Bobby Portis also played well , as he amassed 11 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 41 - 41 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 17 - 65 ) 115 - 89 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York . The Pistons got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 36 - 22 right away in the first quarter . The Pistons were led by Luke 27 , who scored a game - high 27 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) to go with five rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes . Andre Drummond posted a double - double with 20 points ( 10 - 15 FG ) and 18 rebounds . Reggie Jackson followed up with 21 points , seven assists and four rebounds , in 25 minutes . The Pistons shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Knicks struggled shooting , going 9 - of - 32 from the charity stripe . John Jenkins led the way with 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , along with three assists and three rebounds , in 27 minutes . Kxing a spark off the bench , with 13 points , eight assists and five rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . The Knicks shot a poor 38 percent from the field and 30 percent from deep , while the Knicks struggled to just 38 percent from the field . Luke ard was the high - point man , with 27 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with five rebounds and two assists , in 24 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Pistons was Andre Drummond , who finished with 20 points and 18 rebounds , in 27 minutes .", "The Houston Rockets ( 1 - 1 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 0 - 2 ) 124 - 115 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the league 's stingiest defenses , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Rockets outscored the Lakers 67 - 52 in that 24 - minute stretch . Houston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Lakers 44 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Houston , as they went 16 - for - 29 , while the Lakers went just 11 - for - 21 . They were led by point guard Isaiah Thomas , who tallied a career - high of 0 points in the game . Chris Paul was the only other starter in double figures , as he tallied 28 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists . The Rockets will look to build off this win when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . The Lakers had to play this game without Kobe Bryant and it clearly hampered them here . Rajon Rondo had a nice game though , as he amassed 13 points , 10 assists and seven rebounds in the loss . LeBron James led the team with 24 points , while also grabbing five rebounds and five assists . JaVale McGee led the bench with 16 points , six rebounds and five blocks . On deck for the Lakers is a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 143 - 142 , at Staples Center on Monday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was key for the Spurs , as they held the Lakers to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 15 turnovers . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Lakers 52 . The Spurs were lights - out from the field , as they went 15 - for - 22 from long distance . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he tallied 37 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . DeMar DeRozan finished with 32 points , eight rebounds and 14 assists . Rudy Gay was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday . The Lakers ( 0 - 3 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . LeBron James was the player of the game , as he accumulated 32 points , eight rebounds and 14 assists . Josh Smith recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 10 rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 14 - point , six - assist , six rebounds , six assists and one steal . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 2 - 3 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 4 - 1 ) 121 - 114 on Thursday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Lakers outscored the Nuggets 36 to 25 in the fourth quarter . The Nuggets were lights - out from the field , as they went 6 - for - 25 from three - point range , while the Nuggets went just 6 - for - 20 . This was a near wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . LeBron James led all scorers , as he tallied 28 points , 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the win . Kyle Korver also played well , as he totaled 22 points , three rebounds and two blocks . The only other notable stat line was a 12 - point , eight - rebound , eight - assist performance from Latine . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Lakers ( 2 - 3 ) had to play this game without Blake Griffin and they simply did n't have enough to hang around . Nikola Jokic was fantastic , as he tallied 24 points , 11 rebounds and three assists in the loss . Jamal Murray also played well , as he amassed 22 points and 10 rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 20 - point , seven - rebound , seven - assist line off the bench as well . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 114 - 113 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . The Mavericks were lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - for - 29 , while the Mavericks went just 13 - for - 22 . Los Angeles also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 23 boards to Dallas ' 40 . The Mavericks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Mavericks to just 44 percent on their end . The Lakers had a tough task here against one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA , but they did n't play enough to win . The bench was spectacular , as no player scored more than nine points . Wesley Matthews led the team in scoring , as he dropped 21 points . J.J. Barea recorded a 15 - point , 10 - assist double - double . On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday . The Lakers ( 3 - 5 ) have now won three of their last four games , as they continue to play the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday . LeBron James led the team with 29 points , five rebounds , six assists and three steals in the win . Kyle Korver was second on the team , with 18 points , eight rebounds and three assists . JaVale McGee was a huge spark off the bench , providing 16 points , 15 rebounds and five blocks . The Lakers will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 9 - 1 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 4 - 6 ) 121 - 107 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Raptors jumping out to a 42 - 17 lead after one quarter . However , the Lakers came out hot right from the beginning of the third quarter , outscoring the Lakers 42 - 17 in the period . Serge Ibaka led the way with a game - high 34 points and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes . Kyle Lowry had a double - double of his own , finishing with 21 points and 15 assists . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double of 16 points and 13 rebounds in 34 minutes . The starting five of the Lakers starters scored in double figures , with Swly - acquired players scoring in double figures . It was a nice night for the Lakers , as only three players scored in double figures . They were led by Kyle Korver , who scored 24 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . LeBron James added 18 points and six assists on 6 - of - 12 shooting . Brandon Ingram had 16 points of his own off the bench . The only other Laker to reach double - digit points was LJ to 12 points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench . Next up , the Lakers host the Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Raptors head to Utah to face the Jazz on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 5 - 6 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 4 - 8 ) 114 - 110 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Timberwolves 32 - 32 in the first quarter . LeBron James led all scorers with 24 points , to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists . Josh Smith had a strong showing , scoring 21 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting from the field . It was a season - high in points for the guard , who was only able to hit his game - winner . As a team , Minnesota shot an impressive 52 percent from the field . Derrick Rose led the team in scoring with 31 points on 11 - of - 17 shooting , including 7 - of - 9 from long range , along with five assists and three rebounds . Jimmy Butler followed up with 24 points , five rebounds , five assists , three steals and one block , in 43 minutes . Taj Gibson turned in a solid double - double with 16 points and 11 rebounds , along with three assists and three steals , in 37 minutes .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 7 - 6 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 3 - 10 ) 107 - 106 on Sunday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , who sat out with a sore Achilles . LeBron James led all scorers with 26 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 7 FT ) , along with seven rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . Kyle Korver had 18 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 31 minutes . Trailing 4 - of - 8 from three - point land , Trailing 4 - of - 8 from three - point range , with Trailing 4 - of - 8 from three - point range . The Hawks have now dropped two straight and five of their last six games . Five players scored in double digits for the Hawks . Taurean Prince led the way in scoring with 23 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , along with seven rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 34 minutes off the bench . Kent Bazemore chipped in 21 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds , three assists , five steals and one block , in 32 minutes . Alex Len notched a double - double with 17 points and 11 rebounds , in 26 minutes . Next up the Hawks will head to Golden State to take on the Warriors on Tuesday . The Hawks will visit Golden State on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 126 - 117 at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . LeBron James led all scorers with 44 points , to go along with 10 rebounds and nine assists . JaVale McGee was second on the team , with 20 points , four rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points , 14 rebounds , three steals and four blocks . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday . The Lakers ( 8 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum was the only other Blazer in double figures , as he totaled 23 points and four assists . Al-Farouq Aminu provided 18 points , five rebounds and three blocks . Evan Turner provided six points , seven rebounds and six assists . Portland 's next game will be on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 11 - 7 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 8 - 11 ) 90 - 83 on Friday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Lakers were able to prevail with a big road win . The Jazz actually shot the ball well , as they went just 37 percent from the field and 25 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went just 37 percent from the field and just 23 percent from deep . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Lakers 41 . Utah came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a season - high in points for the Lakers , as they were without Kobe Bryant . Alec Burks led the team with 17 points and five rebounds . Joe Ingles also had a nice game , as he tallied 16 points , eight rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Lakers had to play this game without Kobe Bryant and it clearly hampered them here . Brandon Ingram was the star , as he scored a game - high 24 points to go along with six rebounds . LeBron James had a nice all - around game , as he accumulated 22 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . The only other notable stat line was a double - double from Len , as Lebron Scott also had nine points and 10 rebounds . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 10 - 10 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 11 - 8 ) 108 - 104 on Sunday . In a game between two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the Magic were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Lakers 32 - 19 in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The Magic actually shot the ball well , going 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 38 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 42 . Nikola Vucevic led the way , finishing with a game - high of 31 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , to go along with 15 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Aaron Gordon came off the bench for 17 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) and four rebounds in 31 minutes . Terrence Ross was dialed in with his shot as well . He went 6 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while adding six rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , D.J . Coming off the bench , both players finished with a positive injury . The Lakers were led by LeBron James , who went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding seven assists and four rebounds . The 24 points were a season - high for James , as he 's had a strong stretch of four games . Coming off the bench , Kyle Korver had 21 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) and five assists . Brandon Ingram was also very efficient off the bench , scoring 17 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) and grabbing six rebounds . The Magic 's next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Monday , while the Lakers will travel to Denver to play the Nuggets on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 12 - 9 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 13 - 9 ) 104 - 96 on Thursday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Lakers , as they held the Pacers to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The Pacers actually won the rebounding battle , 50 - 44 , and outscored the Pacers in the paint , 52 - 44 . The Pacers ( 13 - 9 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . The bench was spectacular , as no player scored more than nine points . Domantas Sabonis led the team in scoring , as he totaled 20 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday . The Lakers played this game without Kobe Bryant ( knee ) , but they did just that . LeBron James led the team with 38 points , nine rebounds and seven assists in the win . Brandon Ingram also played well , as he scored 14 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting . All five starters scored in double figures , but the only other player to score in double figures was Lent kept their bench . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 13 - 9 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 10 - 10 ) 114 - 103 on Friday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Lakers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Lakers outscored the Mavericks 36 to 17 in the first half . Dallas was lights - out from the field , as they went 21 - for - 22 from the free - throw line , while Dallas went just 10 - for - 22 . Los Angeles also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Mavericks 46 . Dallas came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . LeBron James led all scorers with 28 points , as he went 12 - for - 21 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line . Kyle Korver was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Brandon Ingram was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . The Lakers ( 13 - 9 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , tallying 29 points , five rebounds and two assists . DeAndre Jordan finished second on the team , totaling eight points and 12 rebounds . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 120 - 96 , at Staples Center on Sunday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , the Lakers outscored the Suns 64 - 38 in the second half to secure the four - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Lakers were lights - out from the field in this game , as they went 13 - of - 38 from long range , while Los Angeles went just 9 - of - 29 . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 40 . The Suns ( 4 - 19 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Kyle Korver was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , eight rebounds and three assists . LeBron James finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , six rebounds and eight assists . The bench was key , as they combined to go 11 - of - 35 from the field . The Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday for their next game . The Suns ( 4 - 19 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Richaun Holmes led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 15 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting off the bench . The only other notable stat line was a 10 - point , 10 - rebound , three - assist effort from Deg Deg . Trevor Ariza was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 13 points , nine rebounds , three assists and four steals . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 121 - 113 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a career - high in points for the first time in three games , but it was n't enough . In fact , the Spurs outscored the Spurs by 18 points in the first half . LeBron James led the team with 42 points , five rebounds , six assists and two steals . Kyle Korver finished with 22 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Light players came off the bench to provide 14 points and nine assists . The Lakers will look to keep rolling on Friday in a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs . The Lakers ( 15 - 9 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to play the Lakers . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Rudy Gay finished second on the team , totaling 31 points , seven rebounds and two steals . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 21 points and nine rebounds . The Lakers will look to keep rolling on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat , 108 - 105 , at Staples Center on Monday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a season - high in points for the first time in three games , as the starting five was a season - low for the forward . LeBron James added 28 points of his own to go along with nine rebounds and 12 assists . As a team , the Lakers shot over 50 percent from the field as a team . For the Heat , it was a night to forget . Rookie Justise Winslow led the team with 28 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting . Dwyane Wade followed up with 15 points , 10 assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block , in 32 minutes . Continuing his first start of the season , it was a season - high in points for the first time in four games . Next up , the Lakers visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday , while the Heat visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 112 - 104 , at Staples Center on Friday . The Pelicans came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Pelicans to just 16 points in the fourth quarter and held the Pelicans to just 16 points in the final two quarters . The key for Los Angeles was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Pelicans 44 . The Pelicans also shot 48 percent from the field , while holding New Orleans to just 37 percent from the field . The Pelicans also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 48 . The Pelicans ( 15 - 18 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , 20 rebounds and five assists . Julius Randle totaled 21 points and eight rebounds . Jrue Holiday was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , six rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Lakers ( 19 - 13 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to climb up the standings . LeBron James was the player of the game , as he accumulated 22 points , 12 rebounds and 14 assists . Brandon Ingram was second on the team , providing 18 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Ivica Zubac recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 17 - 16 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 19 - 14 ) 107 - 99 on Sunday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for Memphis , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Memphis was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Lakers 41 . The free - throw shooting was a huge difference , as the Grizzlies went 14 - for - 29 , while the Lakers went just 15 - for - 21 . The Grizzlies also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 41 . LeBron James led the team with 22 points , 14 rebounds and seven assists . Brandon Ingram also played well , as he totaled 20 points , four rebounds and three assists . Ivica Zubac was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points , four rebounds and four blocks . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday . The Lakers ( 19 - 14 ) have now won four of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . The star of the night was Jarensation , as four players scored at least 20 points in the win . Marc Gasol also played well , as he totaled 17 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Mike Conley also played well , as he amassed 17 points and eight assists . Garrett Temple had a nice game off the bench , as he amassed 14 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday .", "The visiting Los Angeles Clippers took down the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday , 118 - 107 . Los Angeles ( 21 - 14 ) has now won eight of its last seven games , and they continue their hot start to the season . The Clippers have now won two in a row and five of their last seven . The Clippers have now won two in a row and five of their last seven . The Clippers have now won two in a row and five of their last seven . The Clippers have now won two in a row and five of their last seven . It was a big night for the bench , as four players scored in double - figures , with all five starters scoring in double figures . Lou Williams led all scorers with 36 points , to go along with seven rebounds and three assists . The Clippers will look to build off this win when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday . Los Angeles saw their five - game win streak come to an end with the loss . They were without point guard Eric Bledsoe , who was held out for a second straight game . They were led in scoring by rebounding , with 24 points , nine rebounds and five assists , in 41 minutes . Lebending point guard Lankd to go along with 19 points , five rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 42 minutes . The Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 21 - 16 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 19 - 17 ) 121 - 114 at Staples Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Lakers were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Lakers outscored the Kings 37 to 18 in the final 12 minutes . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the team was led by point guard Morether . The key for the Lakers was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to Sacramento 's 45 . They had to play this game without point guard Eric Bledsoe , but they did n't miss a beat . The best player on this night was the bench production , as four players scored in double - figures . Sacramento has a quick turnaround , as they play the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in their next game . The Lakers have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the team with 26 points , while also providing three rebounds . Brandon Ingram also played well , as he totaled 21 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Lakers is a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 24 - 13 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 21 - 17 ) 107 - 100 on Wednesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Thunder got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 32 - 25 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Thunder were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers went just 37 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Thunder also forced the Lakers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Paul George was unstoppable in this one . He went 15 - for - 29 from the field and 2 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding four rebounds and four steals . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Russell Westbrook added another triple - double of his own , finishing with 14 points ( 3 - 20 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , 16 rebounds and 10 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Notching a double - double of his own , Steven Adams finished with 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) and 15 rebounds , giving him his second double - double in a row . Coming off the bench , Aef 14 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) , four rebounds and one assist . The Lakers were led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope , who went 6 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding three rebounds and two assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 44 points and 14 rebounds over his last two games . Brandon Ingram was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 17 points ( 8 - 21 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . JaVale McGee came off the bench for 15 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 FT ) , eight rebounds and four blocked shots . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday , while the Lakers will be at home against the New York Knicks on Friday .", "The New York Knicks ( 10 - 29 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 21 - 18 ) 119 - 112 on Friday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Knicks came out strong in the second quarter , where they out - scored the Lakers 39 - 20 , allowing them to coast to a victory in front of their home crowd . It was a season - high in points for the guard , who was held scoreless in the game . The Knicks have now won five games in a row . Tim Hardaway , Jr. led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with six rebounds , in 38 minutes . Enes Kanter tallied a double - double off the bench with 16 points and 15 rebounds , along with three assists and three blocked shots , in 26 minutes . Emmanuel Mudiay chipped in 15 points , seven rebounds and six assists , in 33 minutes . The Knicks now head to Portland to face the Trail Blazers on Monday . The Lakers have a quick turnaround as they travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 23 - 19 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 17 - 22 ) 113 - 100 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 35 - 24 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons went 42 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Lakers were also able to force the Pistons into nine turnovers , while only committing nine of their own . Coming off the bench , Kyle Korver had a huge game . He went 16 - for - 24 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 41 points . It was a season - high for him as well . Michael Beasley had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while adding four assists . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a big factor as well with 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was SJ , who came off the bench for 10 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who went 6 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 16 points , while also handing out six assists . He 's combined for 38 points and 10 assists over his last two games . Reggie Jackson also had a solid all - around game . Coming off the bench , Langston Galloway had 15 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt ) and three rebounds . Andre Drummond had a poor shooting performance , going 2 - for - 12 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line to finish with six points . The Lakers ' next game will be on the road against the Utah Jazz on Friday , while the Pistons will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Thursday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 35 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 23 - 21 ) 101 - 95 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Cavaliers got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 32 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Cleveland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Lakers 51 . The Cavaliers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went just 37 percent from the field . It was a season - high in points for him , as well as three of their starters . The bench was a big reason for the Lakers , as they committed just 11 turnovers in the loss . The Cavaliers got some great performances from their bench , as they held the Lakers to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 11 turnovers . They were led by Kyle Lowry , who tallied 29 points , eight rebounds and four assists in the loss . Brandon Ingram was second on the team , finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 13 - point , nine - rebound , eight - assist effort from Latine . On deck for the Lakers is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday . The Lakers had to play this game without Kobe Bryant and it clearly hampered them here . Cick was the star , as he scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the win . Tristan Thompson was a beast down low , as he amassed 15 points and 14 rebounds . On deck for the Cavaliers is a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 24 - 21 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 34 ) 107 - 100 on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 32 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Lakers were lights - out from the field , as they shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 42 percent on their end . The Lakers actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Bulls 46 . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . It was a career - high in points for him , as he was able to return to the game . Kyle Korver also had a nice game , as he tallied 16 points and 12 rebounds . Brandon Ingram was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday . The Lakers played this game without Kobe Bryant ( knee ) , but they simply could n't keep up with the win . Jabari Parker led the team with 18 points , while going 7 - for - 10 from the field . The only other starter in double figures was Chicago , as they combined for 36 points . The Lakers will look to build off this win when they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in their next game .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 33 - 14 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 25 - 23 ) 130 - 111 on Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Warriors got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 29 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 42 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Warriors 50 - 42 , even furthering their advantage . Klay Thompson was unstoppable in this one . He went 17 - for - 20 from the field and 10 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 44 points , while also adding two assists in 26 minutes . It was his second 40 - point game of the season , as he was a big part of the victory . Kevin Durant had a strong showing as well , scoring 20 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Stephen Curry , who recorded 11 points ( 3 - 12 FG , 2 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and 12 assists in 30 minutes . Coming off the bench , Ivica Zubac had an efficient 18 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . The Lakers saw all five of their starters score in double figures . Brandon Ingram led the way with 17 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists as well . Coming off the bench , both Moref players was the only other Lakers player to reach double figures in points . Coming off the bench , Kyle Korver had 16 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and two assists in 33 minutes . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Thursday , while the Lakers will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 24 - 24 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 25 - 24 ) 120 - 105 on Thursday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Timberwolves got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 28 - 29 in the first quarter . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a game - high 27 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and five assists . Andrew Wiggins added 23 points of his own , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . Jerryd Bayless chipped in 16 points and eight assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves shot 51 percent from the field , while the Timberwolves dished out 24 assists . It was a career - high in points for the forward , with forward MorJ ner - up for the high - scoring performance from Morourther , with nine points , five rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 19 minutes . Rajon Rondo followed up with 15 points , 13 assists and six rebounds , in 37 minutes . The Lakers shot a solid 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range . Next , the Lakers will host the Suns on Sunday . The Lakers will host the Suns on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 26 - 24 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 41 ) 116 - 102 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 31 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Suns were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Lakers also forced the Suns into 16 turnovers , while committing only 16 of their own . Ivica Zubac led the way , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 6 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding 16 rebounds and four blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 15 rebounds . Brandon Ingram had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding four assists , two steals and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Lance Stephenson chipped in with 17 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and four assists . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was SJ . Coming off the bench , Moref was the leader of the game . The Suns were led by Devin Booker , who went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 0 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also handing out six assists . The 21 points were a season - high for Booker , as he was a big reason for the Suns . Kelly Oubre was also a big contributor off the bench with 17 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) and five rebounds . The Suns just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Josh Jackson had 12 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Lakers ' next game will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday , while the Suns will travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Tuesday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 33 - 18 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 26 - 25 ) 121 - 105 on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The 76ers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at just 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Lakers into 21 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Joel Embiid led the way , going 7 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and six assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . Jimmy Butler also played a factor in the win , finishing with 20 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , five rebounds , six assists and five steals . He 's now had at least two points in seven of his last seven games , as he continues to find his teammates at a high rate . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons added 19 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 1 - 1 FT ) , eight rebounds , six assists and three steals . Brandon Ingram was the high - point man with 36 points ( 16 - 20 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) . JaVale McGee was able to record a double - double of his own , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) and 14 rebounds in 26 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 32 points and 15 rebounds over his last two games . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was SJ , who went 3 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score seven points in 27 minutes . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 12 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and two assists as well . The Sixers ' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday , while the Lakers will travel to Los Angeles to play the Clippers on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 29 - 29 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 33 - 25 ) 111 - 106 on Thursday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Rockets to just 16 points in the fourth quarter and held the Rockets to just 16 points in the second half . The rebounding was key , as the Lakers snatched down 49 boards to the Rockets 39 . Los Angeles came into this game as a huge favorite and did n't disappoint . They played this game without Paul Millsap , but they did n't miss a beat . James Harden led the team with 30 points , six rebounds and six assists in the loss . Chris Paul had one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 23 points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday . The Lakers have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . LeBron James was the star of the game , as he accumulated 29 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Brandon Ingram also played well , as he amassed 27 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 30 - 31 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 27 - 36 ) 125 - 119 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 35 - 28 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Lakers also out - rebounded the Pelicans 52 - 39 , even furthering their advantage . LeBron James led all scorers , as he went 13 - for - 24 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 10 assists , six rebounds and two steals . Brandon Ingram also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 23 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists . It marked his second straight impressive game in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Coming just shy of a double - double , Kyle Korver posted 22 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) and five rebounds . Rajon Rondo added 11 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and 16 assists as well . Julius Randle was the high - point man with 35 points ( 11 - 22 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 11 - 12 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three assists . Anthony Davis was n't too far behind , scoring 22 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and grabbing eight rebounds in just 20 minutes . He 's picked it up lately , averaging 21 points and 9 rebounds over his last three games . Jrue Holiday was able to contribute 19 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 1 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds and 10 assists as well . Coming off the bench , Frank Jackson chipped in with 15 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) and four rebounds . The Lakers ' next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday , while the Pelicans will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 48 - 14 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 30 - 32 ) 131 - 120 on Friday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 32 - 26 in the first quarter . The Bucks were led by Eric Bledsoe , who had a game - high 31 points ( 12 - 24 FG , 2 - 11 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes . Malcolm Brogdon had a big night off the bench with 21 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four assists and two rebounds , in 27 minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied a double - double with 16 points and 15 rebounds , along with six assists and three blocked shots , in 32 minutes . The Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and 56 percent from beyond the arc . LeBron James had 31 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , 10 assists and seven rebounds , in 38 minutes . Rajon Rondo tallied 20 points ( 7 - 19 FG , 4 - 12 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , nine assists , eight rebounds and two steals , in 39 minutes . Kyle Korver was solid with 12 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists , in 34 minutes . Next the Lakers will host the Suns on Saturday . The Bucks will be in Utah on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 37 - 29 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 30 - 34 ) 113 - 105 on Monday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Clippers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Clippers also forced the Lakers into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring . He went 9 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points , while also adding six rebounds and a blocked shot . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Montrezl Harrell was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 14 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 15 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Shashing the bench , with Shatwo of them . LeBron James had a strong showing . He went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding eight rebounds and six assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of three games , averaging 21 points , 9 rebounds and six assists . Rajon Rondo was able to notch a triple - double , finishing with 24 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and 12 assists . It was his second triple - double of the year . Coming off the bench , Josh art went 6 - for - 11 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 17 points . Coming off the bench , Kyle Korver added 13 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . The Clippers ' next game will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday , while the Lakers will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 43 - 21 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 30 - 35 ) 115 - 99 on Wednesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Nuggets got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 43 - 40 in the first half alone . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Nuggets also out - rebounded the Lakers 55 - 41 , even furthering their advantage . Will Barton led the charge , going 8 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points , while adding four rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Jamal Murray had a strong showing as well , scoring 19 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt ) , while adding eight rebounds and four assists as well . He 's had a strong stretch of two games , combining for 36 points over his last two games . Paul Millsap was the only other starter in double figures with 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds . Notching a double - double , Nikola Jokic finished with 12 points ( 3 - 5 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , 17 rebounds and eight assists . LeBron James did everything he could to keep the Lakers in this game . He went 13 - for - 22 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding seven rebounds and seven assists as well . He 's now combined for 52 points and 30 assists over his last two games . JaVale McGee came off the bench to score 16 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds . It was his second strong showing in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 15 rebounds over his last two games . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Alex us, who finished with 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was MorJ , who came off the bench for 11 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) in 26 minutes . The Nuggets ' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Friday , while the Lakers will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Saturday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 41 - 26 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 30 - 36 ) 120 - 107 on Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Celtics came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 32 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to Los Angeles 's 12 . The Celtics also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Lakers to just 44 percent on their end . The Celtics did a great job of hanging around , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to win . LeBron James led all scorers with 30 points ( 13 - 23 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 7 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 12 assists , in 27 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Morwer , who came off the bench for 22 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes . Continuing to start , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Despite the loss , the Lakers have now lost two in a row . Getting their first win of the season in Gation with the return of their current five - game road trip , Getting Gation in the back - and - forth affair , as Getting Gation in the game was the play of GJ le otts . The Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line . The Lakers were led by LeBron James , who had 30 points ( 13 - 23 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 7 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 12 assists , in 27 minutes . Marcus Smart led the bench with 16 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) , along with five assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes off the bench . The Celtics ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday , while the Lakers will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Tuesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 38 - 36 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 31 - 41 ) 111 - 106 on Friday . The Nets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a much needed win . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Lakers 59 . The Nets were also fantastic from the field , as they went 16 - of - 38 from long range , while Los Angeles went just 9 - for - 22 . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 59 boards to the Lakers 59 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . The bench was spectacular in this game , as four players scored in double figures in the loss . LeBron James had one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 25 points , nine rebounds and 14 assists . The Lakers will look to bounce - back when they host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Lakers have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 21 points , while also dishing out 13 assists . Joe Harris led the team with 26 points off the bench . Jarrett Allen was a beast down low , as he amassed 13 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 32 - 41 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 36 - 37 ) 111 - 106 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 22 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Kings were lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - for - 21 from long range , while the Kings went just 14 - for - 21 . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Kings 50 . The Lakers were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 20 - for - 21 . LeBron James led all scorers with 29 points ( 9 - 22 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , to go along with 11 rebounds and 11 assists . JaVale McGee was a big factor in the win , posting 17 points ( 8 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , 13 rebounds and five blocked shots . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 4 - 12 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds and four assists , in 33 minutes . It was a nice night for the Lakers , as only two players scored in double figures . Marvin Williams led the way with 25 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 8 FT ) , 11 rebounds , two assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 36 minutes . Buddy Hield chipped in 18 points ( 6 - 21 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . Bogdan impressive 3 - for - 12 from the field , including 3 - of - 4 from deep , along with four assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block , in 29 minutes . Next , the Kings will head to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Tuesday . The Lakers will host the Wizards on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 33 - 41 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 30 - 45 ) 124 - 106 on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 34 - 29 in the first quarter . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the way with 29 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 6 - 12 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with five rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 35 minutes . LeBron James finished with 23 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and 14 assists , in 33 minutes . JaVale McGee was a huge spark off the bench , with 20 points ( 9 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , 15 rebounds , four blocked shots , two assists and two steals , in 32 minutes . The bench was quiet by the end of the game , with nine players scoring in double figures , with the likes of Moration , with nine players scoring in double figures . The Lakers had six players score in double digits . Bradley Beal led the way with 32 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 10 - 13 FT ) , along with five rebounds , two assists and one blocked shot , in 36 minutes . Jabari Parker chipped in 18 points , five rebounds and one assist , in 30 minutes off the bench . Bobby Portis was solid in 25 minutes off the bench , with 10 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block , in 25 minutes off the bench . The Wizards will now head to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 34 - 42 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 35 - 40 ) 129 - 115 on Friday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 33 - 35 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Hornets were lights - out from the field , as they went 18 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Hornets went just 16 - for - 32 . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Hornets 37 . The Lakers were also fantastic from the field , as they went 18 - for - 29 from long distance . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . LeBron James led all scorers with 27 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , while also adding nine assists and three rebounds . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also played well , scoring 25 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and four assists . Lance Stephenson had a double - double with 14 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It was a nice night for forward , as only five players scored in double figures for the Lakers . Rajon Rondo had seven points ( 3 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , 17 assists , six rebounds and six steals , in 35 minutes . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring with 24 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with six assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 37 minutes . Due to a solid performance , DJ on 8 points , three rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 37 minutes . Miles finished with 17 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , three rebounds , five assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . Next the Hornets will host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday . The Lakers will play in New Orleans on Sunday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 54 - 24 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 35 - 44 ) 108 - 90 on Thursday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held the Lakers to just 37 points in the second half . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 38 from three - point range , while the Lakers went just 8 - of - 29 . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Lakers 37 . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 38 from three - point range , while the Lakers went just 8 - of - 26 . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Lakers 37 . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 38 from three - point range , while DeMarcus Cousins led the team with 21 points and 10 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures for the Warriors , but it was n't the best performance of the season . Stephen Curry struggled mightily , scoring just seven points on 3 - of - 14 shooting . The only other player in double figures was Quinn Cook , who scored 18 points off the bench . On deck for Golden State is a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday . The Lakers have been one of the worst teams in the league over recent weeks and it 's clear they have to do that . They were led by a 17 - point , 13 - rebound double - double from rookie John.J . The only other notable stat line was a 13 - point , six - rebound outing from forward Mor.J . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 37 - 44 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 49 - 31 ) 113 - 109 on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 34 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Lakers were lights - out from the field , as they shot 53 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Lakers also forced the Jazz into 11 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the charge , going 13 - for - 22 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for Caldwell-Pope , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Recording a double - double of his own , 18 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and 11 assists in 42 minutes . Mike Muscala had a strong showing , scoring 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) and grabbing eight rebounds in 38 minutes . Coming off the bench , Moref itors was the only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Morwer , as he finished with only six points ( 3 - 6 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and two blocked shots as well . Rudy Gobert led the way , going 8 - for - 11 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score 21 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Coming just shy of a double - double , rookie forward DonSullinger went 5 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while adding five assists . Coming off the bench , Georges Niang added 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 27 minutes . The Lakers ' next game will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday , while the Jazz will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 52 - 29 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 37 - 45 ) 104 - 101 on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Trail Blazers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Trail Blazers also out - rebounded the Lakers 45 - 29 , even furthering their advantage . Maurice Harkless led the team in scoring , going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding eight rebounds and four blocked shots . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Enes Kanter was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 22 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 16 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 15 rebounds per game . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Damian Lillard , who finished with 20 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , four rebounds and eight assists . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the team in scoring with 32 points ( 11 - 31 FG , 5 - 15 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) . Coming a rebound shy of a double - double , he finished with 12 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and 13 assists in 40 minutes . Coming off the bench , Moref was the only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Mor<TEAM> , as Moref itors was the only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Mor<TEAM> , as MorCi finished with seven points ( 3 - 8 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds over 16 minutes . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday , while the Lakers will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat , 104 - 101 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . The Magic came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Heat by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Heat were able to come away with a win . In fact , they outscored the Heat by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Heat were able to come away with a win . Aaron Gordon was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 16 rebounds and two assists . The bench was the only other starter in double figures for the Orlando , as they scored 13 points a piece . The Magic will host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday for their next game . The Magic ( 10 ) have just one win on the road this season , but they continue to play well . Goran Dragic led the team in scoring , tallying 26 points , four rebounds and four assists . Josh Richardson was second on the team , providing 21 points , five rebounds and three assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 18 rebounds . On deck for the Magic is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic , 120 - 88 , at Amway Center on Friday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 34 - 21 , in the fourth quarter to secure the win . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 34 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . The benches were a huge difference as well , with the Hornets recording 32 assists to 18 turnovers , while the Magic committed 15 turnovers to just 18 assists . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , accumulating 26 points , two rebounds and five assists . Nicolas Batum was second on the team , providing 15 points , six rebounds and five assists . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had a near double - double , accumulating 12 points , nine rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Magic ( 1 - 1 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Terrence Ross led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 14 points on 4 - of - 10 shooting . Aaron Gordon was the only bench player in double figures , as he accrued five points , 10 rebounds and two steals . Nikola Vucevic came off the bench to provide 12 points , eight rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Orlando 's next game is on Saturday in a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Orlando Magic , 128 - 114 , at Amway Center on Thursday . In a game between two of the best defenses in the league , the Blazers were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , Portland shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 24 assists on their 48 made baskets . Portland ( 3 - 1 ) had a tough task here against one of the best teams in the league , but they showed some serious resiliency here . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum led the team in scoring with 22 . Jusuf Nurkic also played well , as he tallied 18 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . Evan Fournier was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , three rebounds and six assists . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Trail Blazers ( 3 - 1 ) have now won three of their last four , as they continue to regress . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game though , as he totaled 24 points and 11 rebounds in the defeat . Terrence Ross was n't far behind , as he scored 21 points off the bench . Al-Farouq Aminu had a nice game off the bench , as he provided four points and 15 rebounds . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 5 - 3 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 2 - 5 ) 107 - 99 on Tuesday night . In a game between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled , as they shot under 40 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went just 37 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 48 . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 48 . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 48 . Buddy Hield led the team with 25 points and 11 rebounds . Nemanja Bjelica was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 21 points and eight rebounds . Willie Cauley-Stein recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . All five starters scored in double figures for the first time all season , but it was n't enough . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday . The Magic ( 2 - 5 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Aaron Gordon was the player of the game , as he totaled 18 points , 10 rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Terrence Ross was second on the team , providing 17 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 15 rebounds and five assists . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic , 120 - 95 , at Amway Center on Friday . In a game between two of the top - three teams in the NBA , the Clippers were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 33 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was the big difference , with the Clippers recording 22 assists to 13 turnovers , while the Magic committed 10 turnovers to just 20 assists . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 40 . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 40 . The bench was the difference in the game , with Mid two of the game 's most points from Midor Mid.The Mid Midst for the game was Mid away from the likes of Mid . Tobias Harris was second on the team , providing 21 points and seven rebounds . Boban Marjanovic recorded a double - double off the bench , dropping 10 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Magic ( 2 - 6 ) had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and it clearly hurt them late . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , tallying 22 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Evan Fournier was second on the team , with 19 points , three rebounds , four assists and three steals . Augustin provided 13 points , five rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 102 - 100 , at Amway Center on Monday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses , the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Cavaliers 32 - 21 in the first quarter , while the Cavaliers outscored the Cavaliers 32 - 21 in the fourth quarter . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Cavaliers 42 . Orlando was also able to force 18 turnovers , while the Cavaliers committed 18 turnovers to their 18 assists . Aaron Gordon led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 23 points and nine rebounds . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points , 16 rebounds and four assists . J.R. Smith provided 14 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . The Magic ( 4 - 6 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . George Hill was the star , as he led the team with 22 points , four rebounds , six assists and four steals . Evan Fournier was second on the team , as he accrued 15 points , five assists and three steals . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 10 rebounds . Orlando 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic , 103 - 96 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Magic to just 16 points in the fourth quarter and outscored them 25 - 16 in the fourth quarter . Andre Drummond was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , 19 rebounds , three steals and two assists . Blake Griffin finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , five rebounds and three assists . Aaron Gordon totaled 15 points , 10 rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block . Nikola Vucevic came off the bench to provide 14 points , nine rebounds and four assists . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Friday . The Magic ( 4 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Evan Fournier led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points , five rebounds , three assists and three steals . Augustin provided 16 points , three rebounds and seven assists . Terrence Ross was huge off the bench , providing 15 points and four rebounds . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Friday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards , 117 - 108 , at Amway Center on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Orlando actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Wizards by 26 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Orlando also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 35 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 35 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 35 . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 19 points , seven rebounds and 12 assists . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points , four rebounds and six assists . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday . The Magic ( 5 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , 14 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Aaron Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Evan Fournier was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , four rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 111 - 106 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Orlando actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Sixers by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 32 boards to the 76ers 41 . Orlando was also able to shoot 12 - for - 40 from three - point range , while the Sixers went just 10 - for - 20 . Joel Embiid was the player of the game , as he accumulated 19 points , 13 rebounds and 10 assists . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Aaron Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 17 points , six rebounds , six assists and two blocks . On deck for the Magic is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday . The Magic ( 7 - 8 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . J.J. Redick led the team with 22 points , four rebounds and six assists . Jimmy Butler finished second on the team , collecting 14 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 130 - 117 , at Amway Center on Saturday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Orlando actually led for the majority of the game , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Lakers , 36 - 22 in the third quarter and 70 - 52 . The bench was the only thing keeping them around , as they failed to score in the second quarter , but just could n't quite pull off the upset . The bench was key for the Lakers , as they held the Lakers to 41 percent from the field . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , as he totaled 36 points and 13 rebounds . Augustin was second on the team , providing 22 points and seven assists . Evan Fournier was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Magic ( 8 - 8 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . LeBron James was the star , as he led the team with 22 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Lance Stephenson was second on the team , as he provided 19 points , six rebounds and three assists . Brandon Ingram was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , six rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Magic is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks , 131 - 117 , at Amway Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Orlando really turned it on in the fourth quarter , as they outscored New York , 33 - 12 . The Magic actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 35 boards to New York 's 12 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 35 - 35 . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , as he dropped 32 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting . Enes Kanter was huge off the bench , providing 21 points and 19 rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday . The Magic ( 9 - 8 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Aaron Gordon led the team in scoring , as he dropped 31 points on 13 - of - 17 shooting . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 28 points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Evan Fournier was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 19 points , four rebounds and six assists . Orlando will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic , 93 - 91 , at Amway Center on Tuesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 20 - 16 , in the fourth quarter to secure the four - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went just 37 percent from the field and just 23 percent from deep . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 43 . The Raptors also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Magic to just 37 percent . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 18 points and six rebounds . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 18 rebounds and four assists . Aaron Gordon led the bench with 16 points , nine rebounds and three blocks . On deck for Orlando is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday . The Magic ( 9 - 9 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . The Magic ( 9 - 9 ) had to play this game without Orlando , but they did n't play their best basketball of the season . Evan Fournier led the team in scoring , as he tallied 27 points , three rebounds and four assists . Orlando will look to play better on Friday in a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic , 124 - 118 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Magic by 26 points in the second half to secure the four - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 47 percent from the floor and 42 percent from deep . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 40 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 40 . Jamal Murray was the player of the game , as he tallied 31 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Paul Millsap was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 18 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Nikola Jokic collected 12 points , eight rebounds and 13 assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Magic ( 12 - 13 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Evan Fournier led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 24 points , 15 rebounds and four assists . Aaron Gordon totaled 19 points , six rebounds and five assists . All five starters scored in double figures , as the return of young forward Moba . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic , 112 - 90 , at Amway Center on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Indiana actually held the Magic to just 37 percent from the field and 35 percent from three - point range . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , as he totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds . Aaron Gordon recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points , 14 rebounds and four assists . The bench was huge , as they combined to go 5 - of - 22 from the field . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday . The Magic ( 12 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 26 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting off the bench . Kyle O'Quinn came off the bench to provide 12 points , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Thaddeus Young came off the bench to provide 14 points , seven rebounds and four assists . On deck for Orlando is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls , 97 - 91 , at Mexico City Arena on Thursday . The Magic came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Bulls to 38 percent shooting and forced 18 turnovers to just 18 assists . The Magic actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 rebounds to the Bulls 33 . The Magic were the difference in this game , as they went 11 - of - 35 from the free - throw line , while Chicago went just 10 - of - 19 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 33 . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , tallying 26 points and 10 rebounds . Augustin was second on the team , with 15 points and seven rebounds . Justin Holiday was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , five rebounds , two assists and three steals . On deck for Chicago is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday . The Magic ( 13 - 15 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , three rebounds , five assists and two steals . Aaron Gordon finished second on the team , collecting eight points , five rebounds and seven assists . Orlando 's next game will be on Saturday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Utah Jazz 96 - 89 at Mexico City Arena on Saturday . The Magic came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Jazz 41 - 21 in the fourth quarter . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Jazz 42 . The Magic also dominated the boards , winning that battle , 48 - 42 . The Jazz also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Jazz 42 . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Rudy Gobert was the only starter who played well , as he totaled six points , 13 rebounds , two steals and two blocks . The best player on this night was the bench , as only two players scored in double - figures . Utah 's next game will be on Monday against the Houston Rockets . The Magic had to play this game extremely shorthanded , but they did just that . Evan Fournier led the team with 24 points and also provided seven rebounds . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 19 rebounds and five assists . Terrence Ross was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points , three rebounds and two steals . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday . The Magic will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday for their next game .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Orlando Magic , 129 - 90 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . In a game between two of the top - tier teams in the league , the Spurs were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 33 - 13 , in the fourth quarter . The Spurs were led by LaMarcus Aldridge , who totaled 20 points , three rebounds , four assists and two steals . DeMar DeRozan finished with 17 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 17 points and four rebounds . On deck for San Antonio is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday . The Magic ( 14 - 16 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he collected 20 points , three rebounds and four assists . Aaron Gordon tallied 12 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . The bench was huge as well , with three players scored in double figures . Orlando 's next game will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic , 115 - 91 , at Amway Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually led for the majority of this game , as they outscored the Magic , 37 - 20 in the fourth quarter . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Heat recording 27 assists to 11 turnovers , while the Magic committed 19 turnovers to just 15 assists . The Heat also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 19 - 15 . The Heat ( 16 - 16 ) have been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed some serious fight here . Tyler Johnson led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 25 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting . Josh Richardson recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Justise Winslow was huge off the bench , dropping 22 points , six rebounds , five assists and four steals . Miami will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors . The Magic ( 14 - 18 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Evan Fournier led the team in scoring , as he dropped 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . Aaron Gordon led the bench with 14 points , six rebounds and four assists . The only other notable stat lines was Moba , as he provided seven points and five rebounds . Orlando 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns .", "The Phoenix Suns defeated the Orlando Magic , 122 - 120 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . The Suns ( 9 - 26 ) came in to Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Magic ( 14 - 19 ) on Wednesday , while the Magic ( 9 - 19 ) came into Wednesday 's contest with a road win over the Magic . The Suns were led by Devin Booker , who finished with 35 points , seven rebounds , eight assists , two steals and one block . T.J. Warren followed up with 24 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting , in 36 minutes . The Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc , while the Magic managed to shoot an impressive 49 percent from the field . Coming off the bench , both players finished with eight points and 12 rebounds in 34 minutes . As a team , the Suns shot a scorching 50 percent from the field . Augustin led the team in scoring with 27 points . Nikola Vucevic followed up with 22 points , 13 rebounds , two assists and two steals . The Suns will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder , while the Magic host the Toronto Raptors on Friday .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors , 116 - 87 , at Amway Center on Friday . The Magic ( 15 - 19 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Raptors ( 26 - 11 ) on Sunday , while the Magic ( 26 - 19 ) came into Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Raptors . The Magic were led by Nikola Vucevic , who posted a 30 - point , 19 - rebound double - double that also included eight assists , two steals and one block . Augustin was next with 17 points , six assists and one rebound . c was next with 14 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Wesley Johnson was productive as a reserve as well with 10 points , three rebounds and one block . Aaron Gordon tallied nine points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Serge Ibaka tallied 17 points , eight boards , three assists and four blocks . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 11 points , two assists , one rebound , one steal and one block . Miles registered seven points , five rebounds and one block . Kawhi Leonard led the way with 21 points , six rebounds , one assist and one block . Terrence Ross was next with 14 points and four rebounds . No other member of the starting five hit double digits in the scoring column , although Moba led the second unit with seven points , four rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Jonathan Simmons was productive as a reserve as well with two points , six assists and four rebounds . The Magic head back home to face off with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday evening , while the Raptors remain home to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday evening as well .", "The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons , 109 - 107 , at Amway Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Orlando actually led for the majority of this game , as they led for the final 35 minutes and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was key for the Magic , as they held Detroit to 37 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 21 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 38 . The Magic ( 16 - 18 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Luke ard led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 16 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . Blake Griffin was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points , two rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 15 rebounds . Augustin led the bench with 26 points and eight assists . Aaron Gordon totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds . Evan Fournier amassed 13 points , five rebounds and three assists . The Magic next game will be on Monday in Charlotte to face the Charlotte Hornets . The Magic ( 16 - 19 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up . They allowed the Magic to shoot 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range .", "The Orlando Magic ( 18 - 24 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 25 - 17 ) 105 - 103 on Saturday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams in the NBA , the Magic were able to prevail with a big road win . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went just 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Magic also out - rebounded the Magic 50 - 46 , even furthering their advantage . Aaron Gordon led all scorers , going 7 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and a blocked shot . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Terrence Ross was a huge factor in the win , finishing with 25 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 5 - 14 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double with 16 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier chipped in with 18 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) and five assists . The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving , who went 7 - for - 16 from the field and 0 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , to go along with five rebounds , six assists and two steals . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 44 points and 14 assists over his last two games . Marcus Morris shot 6 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also adding eight rebounds . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was JaJ , who came off the bench for 16 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and six rebounds . Notching a double - double , Al Horford posted 10 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt ) , 11 rebounds and four steals . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Sunday , while the Celtics will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Monday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 19 - 24 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 24 - 18 ) 116 - 109 on Sunday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Rockets 34 - 21 in the third quarter and held the Rockets to just 34 points in the fourth quarter . James Harden led the team with 38 points , 12 assists and nine rebounds . Austin Rivers was second on the team , with 25 points on 10 - of - 14 shooting . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday . The Rockets came into this game as a sizable underdog and they did just that . Houston was led by James Harden , who totaled 38 points , 12 assists and nine rebounds in the loss . The Rockets will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday in their next game .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 24 - 23 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 19 - 26 ) 117 - 115 on Friday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Nets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Magic 49 . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 49 - 41 . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 40 points and seven assists . All five Magic starters scored in double - figures , with all five of them coming off the bench . Orlando has been playing their best basketball of the season , but this was a great team effort . It was a big night for the Nets , as they held the Magic to 40 percent shooting and forced them to commit 13 turnovers . Aaron Gordon led the team with 23 points , four rebounds and five assists . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 17 rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Magic is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday . The Magic will look to keep this momentum going on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 33 - 12 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 19 - 27 ) 118 - 108 on Saturday . Milwaukee is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with them in the second half of a back - to - back set . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks were also able to force the Magic into 19 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Eric Bledsoe led the team , going 12 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding seven rebounds . It was a season - high in points for Bledsoe , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Giannis Antetokounmpo also had a strong showing , finishing with 25 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , 13 rebounds and five assists . The double - double marked his ninth of the season . Rookie Malcolm Brogdon had a strong showing as well with 18 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and two rebounds . Khris Middleton added 15 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists . Coming off the bench , Nikola Vucevic had a very impressive game . He went 11 - for - 24 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , to go along with six rebounds and two blocked shots . He 's picked it up offensively of late , averaging 21 points and 6 rebounds over his last five games . Terrence Ross was the other starter in double figures , scoring 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) in 29 minutes . Augustin had 14 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and seven assists as well . Coming off the bench , both players had a double - double of his own . The Bucks ' next game will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday , while the Magic will travel to Atlanta to play the Hawks on Monday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 21 - 27 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 20 - 29 ) 95 - 91 on Friday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Magic to just 17 points in the second half and allowed them to steal the victory in front of their home crowd . Bradley Beal led the team with 27 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Aaron Gordon recorded a double - double , totaling 22 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday . The Magic have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . They held the Magic to just 38 percent from the field , while the Magic made just 7 - of - 25 . Nikola Vucevic led the team with 28 points and also snatched down nine rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was Mo, as Monine points , nine rebounds and three blocks . Orlando 's next game will be on Sunday against the Houston Rockets .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 32 - 18 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 20 - 31 ) 126 - 117 on Tuesday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Magic 32 - 35 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Thunder were led by Paul George , who scored 37 points ( 14 - 24 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds , four assists and three steals . Russell Westbrook added 23 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 12 FT ) , 14 rebounds and 14 assists , in 38 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 21 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four assists and three rebounds , in 28 minutes . The Thunder will have a few days off before they head to Miami to take on the Heat on Friday . The Magic had six players score in double digits . Nikola Vucevic led the way with 27 points ( 12 - 20 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds , five assists , two blocks and one steal , in 33 minutes . Evan Fournier chipped in 17 points , four rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 30 minutes . Aaron Gordon chipped in 16 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds and seven assists , in 36 minutes . The only other player to score double figures in points was Moba , who had nine points and two rebounds , in 14 minutes off the bench . Next the Thunder will host the Heat on Friday . The Thunder will be in Miami on Friday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 21 - 31 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 32 - 19 ) 107 - 100 on Thursday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 24 - 19 in the first quarter . The Magic were led by Terrence Ross , who scored 30 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) to go with four rebounds and three steals . Nikola Vucevic posted a double - double with 17 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and five assists , in 34 minutes . The only other player to reach double - digit points was Jonathan Caldwell-Pope , who finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds , in 31 minutes . Augustin scored 20 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 10 - 10 FT ) to go with three rebounds and two assists . The Magic have two days off before they host the Nets on Saturday . The Pacers head to Miami to take on the Heat on Saturday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 22 - 31 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 28 - 26 ) 102 - 89 on Saturday at Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Nets 26 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . Nikola Vucevic led the way , going 12 - for - 22 from the field to score 24 points , while adding 12 rebounds and three blocked shots as well . He 's now posted double - digit rebounds in three of his last five games . Evan Fournier also had a strong showing , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Jonathan Iards , who recorded 10 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Aaron Gordon had 15 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) and five assists as well . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who went 8 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , while also handing out six assists . It was his second straight game with 23 points . Ed Davis was able to notch a double - double , finishing with 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 16 rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Shabazz Napier had 15 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 25 minutes . The Magic 's next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday , while the Nets will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 23 - 32 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 29 ) 122 - 112 on Thursday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 32 - 31 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . In fact , the Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to Minnesota 's 12 . The Magic also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 42 percent . Terrence Ross led all scorers with 32 points ( 13 - 23 FG , 6 - 13 3Pt ) , to go along with five rebounds . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double with 21 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 10 rebounds and two blocked shots . Aaron Gordon chipped in with 19 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists , in 31 minutes . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 27 points ( 12 - 16 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , 11 rebounds and five assists , in 36 minutes . Andrew Wiggins chipped in 23 points ( 10 - 28 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , nine rebounds , three assists , three steals and two blocked shots , in 36 minutes . Dario Saric chipped in 17 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and one assist , in 21 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves will head to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Friday . The Timberwolves will play in New Orleans on Friday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 27 - 32 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 27 - 30 ) 127 - 89 on Thursday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 33 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets went just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 18 percent from beyond the arc . The Magic were also able to force the Hornets into 19 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Terrence Ross led the team in scoring , going 8 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while adding two assists in 21 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and 11 rebounds . He 's now combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming just shy of a double - double , he finished with 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds in 26 minutes . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds and six assists . The Magic received a big boost from their bench . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . It was a new season - high in points for the Hornets , who have now lost two in a row . Coming off the bench , Jeremy Lamb had 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . The Hornets just did n't get much help from their bench . Kemba Walker had just 10 points ( 4 - 20 FG , 0 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and three assists in 27 minutes . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Friday , while the Hornets will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 15 - 44 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 27 - 33 ) 110 - 109 on Friday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Magic , 38 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . They were led by point guard Last , as he recorded 25 points and 11 rebounds in the win . Zach LaVine also played well , accumulating 22 points , four rebounds and six assists . Up next for Chicago is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday . The Magic ( 27 - 33 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Nikola Vucevic had a nice game , as he collected 19 points , 13 rebounds and seven assists . Evan Fournier led the team with 22 points off the bench . On deck for Orlando is a matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 29 - 34 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 43 - 19 ) 103 - 96 on Thursday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 28 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Warriors finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 18 percent from deep . The Magic also out - rebounded the Warriors 53 - 47 , even furthering their advantage . Aaron Gordon led the team , going 9 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding 15 rebounds and a blocked shot . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds . Terrence Ross was also a big factor in the victory . He went 5 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while adding four rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Notching a double - double of his own , Nikola Vucevic finished with 12 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and six assists . He 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Jonathan c added 12 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and four rebounds . For the Warriors , Stephen Curry did everything he could to keep the Warriors in this game . He went 12 - for - 33 from the field and 5 - for - 17 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding eight rebounds and six assists as well . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , averaging 21 points , 9 rebounds and six assists over that span . DeMarcus Cousins recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 21 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 11 rebounds . It was his second double - double in as many games . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Klay Thompson , who finished with 21 points ( 9 - 23 FG , 3 - 12 3Pt ) and three rebounds . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday . The Magic 's next game will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 31 - 36 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 38 ) 111 - 106 on Friday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Mavericks were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Mavericks 42 . The Magic were also fantastic from the field , as they went 14 - for - 29 from three - point range . They were led by Lebron čić , who totaled 24 points , eight rebounds and five assists in the loss . No player on the team had more than 10 points , with forward Jaoing a career - high in assists . On deck for Dallas is a matchup with the Houston Rockets on Sunday . The Magic have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Nikola Vucevic led the team with 20 points , 13 rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block . Aaron Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 18 points , six rebounds , three assists and three blocks . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 32 - 38 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 17 - 52 ) 120 - 91 on Thursday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 36 - 20 in the first quarter . The Magic were led by Aaron Gordon , who scored 21 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double with 19 points and 11 rebounds , along with two assists and two steals , in 26 minutes . Augustin scored 20 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) to go with seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . KD contributed 13 points , 11 rebounds , one assist and two steals , in 18 minutes . The Magic recorded 31 assists on 45 made field goals . Five players scored in double digits for the Cavaliers . ColliCavaliers was the high - point man with 23 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with four rebounds and three assists , in 38 minutes . Jordan Clarkson added 15 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 26 minutes off the bench . The only other Cavalier to reach double - digits in points was Antors as bench players finished with 11 . Next the Cavaliers will host the Mavericks on Saturday . The Magic will host the Hawks on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 33 - 38 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 24 - 47 ) 101 - 91 on Sunday at Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 25 - 25 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went just 37 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Magic also forced the Hawks into 18 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Nikola Vucevic led all scorers , finishing with 27 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , 20 rebounds and three steals . He 's had a strong stretch of games , combining for 44 points and 20 rebounds over his last two games . Aaron Gordon had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding eight rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Wesley u added 14 points ( 3 - 7 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) and seven rebounds . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier chipped in with 11 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists . The Magic also had a strong showing from their bench . Coming off the bench , Trailing 9 - for - 18 from the field and 0 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding six rebounds and five assists . The Hawks also received a nice contribution from their bench . Coming off the bench , Alex Len went 5 - for - 8 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 13 points in 24 minutes . The Hawks just did n't get much help from their bench . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday , while the Hawks will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 34 - 38 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 31 - 43 ) 119 - 96 on Wednesday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 39 - 25 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Magic also out - rebounded the Pelicans 65 - 65 , even furthering their advantage . Evan Fournier led all scorers , going 9 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding five rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Fournier , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Aaron Gordon had a strong showing as well , going 7 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding seven rebounds and six assists . Notching a double - double , Nikola Vucevic finished with 15 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 17 rebounds and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Terrence Ross added 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and three rebounds . The Pelicans were also without Anthony Davis , who sat out for rest . Stanley Johnson led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and two steals . The only other player to reach double figures in scoring for the Pelicans was Orlando 's starters . Coming off the bench , Frank Jackson had 14 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . The Pelicans just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Cheick Diallo had seven points ( 3 - 7 FG , 1 - 1 FT ) and 11 rebounds in 17 minutes . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday , while the Pelicans will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 35 - 38 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 29 - 43 ) 123 - 119 on Friday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Grizzlies 44 . Orlando also dominated the boards , as they snatched down 21 boards to the Grizzlies 52 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The Blazers played this game without Danilo Gallinari and played well here . Tyler Dorsey led the team with 29 points and dished out nine assists . Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double - double , totaling 23 points , 24 rebounds and four blocks . On deck for Orlando is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday . The Magic have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to falter . Terrence Ross was the player of the game , as he scored 31 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Evan Fournier also played well , as he amassed 27 points , eight rebounds and six assists . On deck for Orlando is a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 36 - 38 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 47 - 27 ) 119 - 98 on Monday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 31 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were led by Nikola Vucevic , who posted a game - high of 28 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 11 rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes . It was his second straight double - double , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Evan Fournier also had a strong showing , scoring 24 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and handing out seven assists in 32 minutes . Michael Carter-Williams had a strong showing off the bench , scoring 15 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three assists . Aaron Gordon came off the bench to score 12 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , to go along with eight rebounds , three assists and two steals . The Magic had seven players score in double figures , but it was not enough . Joel Embiid led the way with 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) and 10 rebounds , in 30 minutes . Tobias Harris had 15 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . Jimmy Butler had 13 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds , seven assists , one steal and one block , in 32 minutes . The 76ers will look to bounce back when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday . The Magic will play in Miami on Tuesday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 39 - 40 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 15 - 63 ) 114 - 100 on Wednesday at the Amway Center in Orlando . The Magic got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 46 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from beyond the arc . The Magic were also able to force the Knicks into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Nikola Vucevic led the way , going 11 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and a blocked shot . He 's now combined for 46 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Terrence Ross was also a big factor in the victory . He went 9 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 23 points , while adding five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big part of the victory . Coming off the bench , Aaron Gordon went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding seven rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier added 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . The Knicks were led by Mario Hezonja , who went 11 - for - 22 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , to go along with nine rebounds and five assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , averaging 21 points , 9 rebounds and five assists over that span . Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay recorded a double - double , finishing with 13 points ( 3 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , seven rebounds and 10 assists . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 21 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and two steals . Considering he 's averaging only 7 points per game so far this season , it was a nice surprise for the Knicks . Coming off the bench , Mitchell Robinson added 12 points ( 6 - 9 FG ) and nine rebounds . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday , while the Knicks will travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Friday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 40 - 40 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 29 - 51 ) 49 - 113 on Friday . The Magic came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hawks by 20 points in the second quarter and 64 points in the second half . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Hawks 38 . Orlando also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Hawks 38 . The Magic came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Trailing 22 points , seven rebounds , six assists and three steals in the loss , despite shooting an impressive 8 - for - 17 from the field . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points and six rebounds . DeAndre' finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds of his own . On deck for Orlando is a matchup with the Boston Celtics on Sunday . The Magic have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to falter . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he amassed 25 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Aaron Gordon recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists . All five starters scored in double figures with the game . Orlando 's next game will be on Sunday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 140 - 136 , at American Airlines Center on Saturday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling Timberwolves team . In fact , they outscored the Timberwolves 46 - 38 in the second and third quarters . The key for Dallas was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Timberwolves ' 33 . The Mavericks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 42 percent on their end . Lone who was the player of the game , as he led the team with 26 points , six rebounds and three assists . DeAndre Jordan finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , 10 rebounds and five blocks . Wesley Matthews collected 19 points , four rebounds and two assists . Dallas will look to build off this win on Monday against the Chicago Bulls . The Mavericks ( 1 - 1 ) are one of the hottest teams in the league this season , but this was a tough task . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in scoring , as he dropped 31 points and five rebounds on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Derrick Rose was n't far behind , as he accumulated 28 points , five rebounds and five assists . Jeff Teague accrued 22 points and nine assists . Andrew Wiggins collected 19 points of his own off the bench . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 115 - 109 , at American Airlines Center on Monday . The Mavericks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Mavericks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Mavericks , as they held the Bulls to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 19 turnovers . The Mavericks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 42 percent on their end . The Mavericks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 42 percent from the field . Wesley Matthews led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 20 points and four assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 16 rebounds . Lebron čić was a huge spark off the bench , accruing 19 points , three rebounds and six assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday . The Mavericks ( 2 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Zach LaVine was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 34 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Jabari Parker was n't far behind , as he scored 20 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting . Justin Holiday provided 16 points of his own off the bench . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Wednesday in a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 113 - 104 , at American Airlines Center on Sunday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Rudy Gobert led the way , as he tallied 23 points , 16 rebounds , two steals and three blocks in the win . Mike Conley was second on the team , as he totaled 20 points and four assists . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Mavericks ( 2 - 4 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Dennis Schroeder led the team in scoring , dropping 27 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 19 rebounds and nine assists . Wesley Matthews led the bench with 22 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday .", "The New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 118 - 106 , at American Airlines Center on Friday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling Dallas team . In fact , they outscored the Mavericks 33 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The key for New York was their rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to the Mavericks 22 . New York also shot 52 percent from the field , while Dallas shot just 40 percent . The Knicks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 40 - 40 . The bench was spectacular , as they held the Knicks bench with 23 points off the bench . Mitchell Robinson also recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and three steals . Tim Hardaway Jr. was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , six rebounds and three assists . Dallas is off until Tuesday , when they host the Washington Wizards . The Mavericks ( 2 - 7 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Dennis Schroeder led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting . Light , Lpoints , nine rebounds and six assists led the starters . DeAndre Jordan finished with four points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards , 119 - 100 , at American Airlines Center on Tuesday . The Mavericks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Mavericks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Mavericks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 32 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 32 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 32 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 32 . Washington came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . John Wall once again carried the load , as he tallied 24 points , four rebounds , 10 assists and three steals . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , totaling 19 points , six rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Dwight Howard was a nice spark off the bench , providing eight points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday . The Mavericks ( 3 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Lue was the star of the show , as Lebron čić was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 23 points , seven rebounds and three assists . DeAndre Jordan finished with eight points , 12 rebounds and three assists . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 19 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 111 - 96 , at American Airlines Center on Saturday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas actually led for the majority of the game , but they outscored the Thunder 34 - 23 in the final 12 minutes . The key for Dallas was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Thunder 38 . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Thunder 's 17 . Oklahoma City also dominated the boards , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Thunder 38 . This marks the second game of a back - to - back set for the Thunder and they have now lost three of their last five . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 20 points , 13 rebounds , six assists and two steals . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 19 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Jerami Grant came off the bench to provide 13 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday . The Mavericks ( 4 - 8 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to get it done . Light players came off the bench to score 22 points , but it was n't enough . J.J. Barea was second on the team , providing 21 points , three rebounds and five assists . Dennis Schroeder was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 10 points , three rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Mavericks is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 118 - 68 at American Airlines Center on Wednesday . The Mavericks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Mavericks , as they held the Jazz to just nine points in the fourth quarter . Rudy Gobert was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 10 points , 11 rebounds and three steals . Ricky Rubio led the team in scoring , as he dropped 11 points on 3 - of - 9 shooting . Utah will look to play better on Friday in a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers . The Mavericks ( 6 - 8 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to rise up the standings . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , tallying 19 points , four rebounds and two assists . DeAndre Jordan finished with 10 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . J.J. Barea led the bench with 14 points , two rebounds and five assists . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors , 112 - 109 , at American Airlines Center on Saturday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored Golden State by 10 points in the second quarter . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Mavericks recording 18 assists to 12 turnovers , while the Warriors committed just 10 turnovers to their 18 assists . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Warriors 47 . Golden State came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kevin Durant was the player of the game though , as he tallied 32 points , four rebounds and three assists . Klay Thompson was second on the team , with 22 points , three rebounds , four assists and two steals . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday . The Mavericks ( 7 - 8 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Light players came off the bench to score 24 points , but it was n't enough . Harrison Barnes was second on the team , providing 23 points and eight rebounds . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 14 points , two rebounds and six assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Monday in a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 119 - 113 , at American Airlines Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Nets 34 - 18 in that 24 - minute stretch . Dallas also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Nets 42 . Brooklyn actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Nets 34 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The Nets were unconscious from the free - throw line , as they went 32 - for - 29 , while the Nets went 14 - for - 22 . This was a tough loss for the Nets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points on 10 - of - 20 from the field . Leside of the Year candidate Lale , led by Lpoints , 9 - of - 11 from the field and 2 - of - 3 from three - point range . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 14 rebounds . J.J. Barea led the bench with 18 points and seven assists . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday . The Mavericks ( 8 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Allen Crabbe led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Ed Davis finished second on the team , collecting 17 points and nine rebounds . D'Angelo Russell totaled 17 points , five rebounds and four assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a home matchup against the Boston Celtics .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics , 113 - 104 , at American Airlines Center on Saturday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Celtics , 28 - 22 , in the fourth quarter . Getting to the free - throw line was a game - high with five seconds left , and it was n't enough . There were n't much better for Boston , as they held the Celtics to 37 percent from the field . J.J. Barea led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 20 points and eight assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 13 rebounds . Lings were a nice spark off the bench , as Lebron čić led the bench with 15 points and eight assists . On deck for the Mavericks is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday . The Mavericks ( 9 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jaoing the load for Jast in the fourth quarter , as Jalying was Jated by the end of the fourth quarter . Kyrie Irving led the team with 19 points , five rebounds and six assists . Marcus Smart was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 19 points , two rebounds and two assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 114 - 110 , at American Airlines Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas actually led for the majority of the game , but they outscored the Clippers 30 - 23 in the fourth quarter . They were without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough to overcome . Montrezl Harrell led the team in scoring , as he tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds . Lou Williams led the starters in scoring , as he dropped 21 points and eight assists off the bench . Tobias Harris was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Mavericks ( 11 - 10 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , as he totaled 30 points and nine rebounds . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 23 rebounds and three assists . J.J. Barea led the bench with 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 111 - 102 , at American Airlines Center on Tuesday . The Mavericks came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , the Mavericks led for the final 35 minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 33 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . C.J . McCollum finished with 18 points , three rebounds and four assists . Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Mavericks is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday . The Mavericks ( 12 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Light players came off the bench to score 21 points , as he led the team with 21 points , nine rebounds and three assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 16 rebounds and two assists . Wesley Matthews led the bench with 17 points . On deck for the Mavericks is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets , 107 - 104 , at American Airlines Center on Saturday . In a game between two of the top - tier teams in the league , the Mavericks were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored Houston , 28 - 20 , in the fourth quarter , while the Rockets outscored the Rockets by 21 points over the final 24 minutes . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Dallas winning that battle , 44 - 36 . Houston also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 44 - 36 . The Rockets ( 11 - 14 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 35 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Chris Paul finished second on the team , totaling 23 points and eight assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday . The Mavericks ( 13 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Light players came off the bench to score 21 points , but it was n't just enough . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 20 rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Monday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Orlando Magic , 101 - 76 , at American Airlines Center on Monday . The Mavericks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Magic to just 13 points in the fourth quarter and out - scored the Magic by 24 in the second half . They did n't play their best game of the season , but it was n't enough . The Magic actually outscored the Magic bench , 52 - 32 in the paint . Orlando 's bench was the only thing keeping them around , as they outscored the Magic bench 47 - 32 . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 19 points and five rebounds . Mike Conley was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 17 points , three rebounds and four assists . Lue started for Ling forward , as they combined to go 5 - of - 22 from the field . Dallas 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks . Dallas ( 14 - 11 ) has now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he accumulated eight points , 16 rebounds and four assists . Jonathon Simmons led the team in scoring , dropping 18 points off the bench . Aaron Gordon led the bench with 10 points , three rebounds and two assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 114 - 107 , at American Airlines Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Hawks 33 - 26 to pull away in the second half . The Mavericks were lights - out from the field , as they went 12 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Hawks went just 10 - for - 22 . The Mavericks actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 21 boards to the Hawks 44 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Trailing 24 points and 10 assists , while Trailing up 24 points from the bench was n't enough . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points and 17 rebounds . Kent Bazemore was a nice spark off the bench , providing 22 points , five rebounds and two steals . Atlanta 's next game will be on Friday against the Boston Celtics . The Mavericks ( 15 - 11 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , dropping 25 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting . Lue , Lpoints was 10 - of - 15 from the free - throw line . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 11 rebounds . J.J. Barea led the bench with 18 points . Dallas will look to keep things rolling on Thursday in a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 120 - 113 , at American Airlines Center on Sunday . The Kings were expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Kings , as they held Dallas to 37 percent from the field and 40 percent from three - point range . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Mavericks 53 . The three - point shooting was a big difference as well , with the Kings going 19 - of - 19 from the charity stripe , while Dallas went 9 - of - 24 . The Kings also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Dallas . Light players scored in double figures , with Lone of the few players who scored in double figures . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , dropping 28 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting . Nemanja Bjelica tallied 15 points , 10 rebounds and four blocks . Bogdaking rookie Bogda starter was second on the team , providing 15 points , seven rebounds and five assists . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Mavericks ( 15 - 13 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . They were led by a fantastic performance from DeJ x , who scored 28 points and handed out five assists . DeAndre Jordan was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled eight points , 23 rebounds and three blocks . Dallas ' next game will be on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 122 - 119 , at American Airlines Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the fourth quarter , as they outscored New Orleans , 34 - 8 . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 32 points , 18 rebounds and two assists . Jrue Holiday finished second on the team , totaling 25 points , five rebounds and six assists . Julius Randle totaled 23 points , four rebounds and three assists . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday . The Mavericks ( 16 - 17 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Lue was the star of the show , as Lebron čić was the player of the game , as he totaled 21 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists . DeAndre Jordan finished second on the team , totaling 20 points and 12 rebounds . J.J. Barea accrued 18 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Friday in a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 105 - 103 , at American Airlines Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Dallas really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Thunder , 27 - 21 , in the fourth quarter to send the game to five points . The rebounding was key , with the Mavericks recording 21 assists to 23 turnovers , while the Thunder committed 11 turnovers to just 17 assists . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 49 - 39 . The Thunder ( 22 - 13 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 36 points , five rebounds and two steals . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 19 points , four rebounds and three assists . Russell Westbrook flirted with a triple - double , accumulating nine points , nine rebounds , eight assists and six steals . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday . The Mavericks ( 17 - 18 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Light players came off the bench to score at least 17 points in the win , but it was n't just enough . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 17 rebounds , two steals and two blocks in the win . Harrison Barnes collected 16 points , six rebounds and two steals . Dallas will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 22 - 19 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 18 - 22 ) 107 - 97 on Monday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Lakers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 33 - 25 in the first quarter . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the starting point guard scored a career - high nine points in the victory . The Lakers have now won five games in a row . Brandon Ingram led the team with 29 points and six assists . Leside on the offensive side of the ball was big , as he finished with 21 points , seven rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 37 minutes . Josh Smith recorded a double - double , as he finished with 14 points , 12 rebounds , six assists and five steals , in 43 minutes . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday . The Mavericks did n't play their best ball in this game , but it was n't enough . Light players came off the bench to score 27 points , but it was n't enough . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , as he totaled 10 points and 19 rebounds . The Mavericks will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host the Phoenix Suns .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 19 - 22 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 10 - 33 ) 104 - 94 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Suns 26 - 26 in the first quarter alone . The Mavericks were led by Lebron čić , who had 30 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 10 - 16 FT ) , five rebounds , five assists and three steals in 35 minutes . Harrison Barnes tallied 17 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 10 - 10 FT ) , four rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Maot , who had 13 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , nine rebounds , one assist , one steal and two blocks , in 33 minutes . The Mavericks now head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Friday . For the Suns , it was a team effort . T.J. Warren led the team in scoring with 20 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , along with seven rebounds and one assist , in 38 minutes . Josh Jackson had 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block , in 29 minutes . Richaun Holmes also contributed 16 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds , five assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 27 minutes off the bench . The Suns struggled from deep , hitting 7 - of - 28 three - point attempts .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 29 - 14 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 20 - 23 ) 119 - 114 on Sunday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 48 points ( 17 - 32 FG , 11 - 19 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and five assists . Kevin Durant finished with 28 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds , five assists and two blocked shots , in 38 minutes . Klay Thompson chipped in 16 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 2 - 11 3Pt ) , four rebounds and one assist , in 33 minutes . The only other player to score double digits for the scoring was Alacquired , as he finished with 10 points ( 4 - 5 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) , five rebounds and one block , in 16 minutes . The Warriors had six players score in double digits . Lone member of the starting five scored in double figures for the Dallas , including 5 - for - 10 from beyond the arc . Harrison Barnes chipped in 22 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with four rebounds , in 36 minutes . DeAndre Jordan finished with 13 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , 14 rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Mavs was Jaourting with 12 points and four rebounds , in 29 minutes . Next the Warriors will host the Nuggets on Tuesday . The Mavericks will host the Spurs on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 26 - 20 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 20 - 24 ) 105 - 101 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 35 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 46 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs were also out - rebounded 42 - 36 but committed 13 turnovers in the loss . DeMar DeRozan had a strong showing of his own , scoring 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with nine assists and four rebounds in 39 minutes . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , combining for 29 points and 10 assists over that span . Rudy Gay also had a strong showing , scoring 14 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and grabbing four rebounds . It was a nice surprise for the Spurs , as he 's averaging only 7 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Patty Mills added 14 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt ) and four assists . The Spurs had a strong showing from their bench . Light of his points came from the three - point line , as he went 10 - for - 21 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding eight rebounds and eight assists . Wesley Matthews had a solid showing as well , finishing with 13 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) and three rebounds . The Mavericks just did n't get much help from their bench . Harrison Barnes chipped in with 11 points ( 4 - 18 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and eight rebounds as well . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday , while the Mavericks will travel to Indiana to play the Pacers on Saturday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 21 - 26 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 25 - 22 ) 106 - 98 on Tuesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Clippers 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went 42 percent from the floor and just 33 percent from deep . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Clippers 41 . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line . Harrison Barnes led the team with 20 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and two rebounds . DeAndre Jordan posted a double - double , with 13 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , 16 rebounds and four blocked shots . Dennis Schroder chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and four assists , in 36 minutes . The Mavericks had six players reach double figures in points . Patrick Beverley led the team in scoring with 16 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and three assists . Avery Bradley had 15 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists . The Clippers have now lost four of their last five games . The Mavericks will host the Pistons on Friday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 22 - 26 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 21 - 27 ) 106 - 101 on Friday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 39 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 46 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pistons 46 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pistons 46 . Detroit has been playing much better recently , but this was a much needed win . They were led by Lebron čić , who went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists . DeAndre Jordan was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 13 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Dennis Schroder chipped in with 19 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) and five assists as well . The Mavericks also had a strong showing from their bench . Blake Griffin led the way , going 12 - for - 24 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding seven rebounds and four assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , where he 's averaging 25 points per game over that span . Andre Drummond had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score 23 points , while also adding 15 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 15 rebounds . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Reggie Jackson , who had 12 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and nine assists . The Mavericks ' next game will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday , while the Pistons will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 37 - 15 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 22 - 27 ) 123 - 120 on Sunday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 38 - 32 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Raptors were also able to force the Mavericks into 18 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Kawhi Leonard led the way , going 10 - for - 23 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and three assists . He 's had a strong stretch of games , combining for 43 points and 20 rebounds over his last two games . Kyle Lowry also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 19 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds and nine assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line at a high rate . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Serge Ibaka , who finished with 11 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Fred VanVleet had 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six assists . The Mavericks were led by Lebron čić , who recorded his second triple - double of the season with 35 points ( 14 - 24 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . It was his second straight game with 30 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists per game . Harrison Barnes chipped in with 14 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) and six rebounds as well . The Mavericks ' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Wednesday , while the Mavericks will travel to New York to play the Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 25 - 28 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 26 - 28 ) 99 - 93 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 27 - 20 in the first quarter alone . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Hornets were also able to force the Hornets into 19 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Led the starting point guard , Lebron čić , had a triple - double with 19 points ( 5 - 20 FG , 2 - 10 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 11 assists , notching his second triple - double of the season . Dorian Finney-Smith had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and two assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Tim Hardaway Jr. also contributed 12 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt ) and four rebounds . Kemba Walker was the high - point man with 30 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , to go along with 11 rebounds , six assists and two steals . Jeremy Lamb had 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and five rebounds . Nicolas Batum was the only other starter in double figures with 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt ) , to go along with five assists , two rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Cody Zeller added nine points and 13 rebounds . The Mavericks ' next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday , while the Hornets will travel to Atlanta to play the Hawks on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 41 - 13 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 25 - 29 ) 122 - 107 on Friday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 29 - 29 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Mavericks 37 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 37 . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Mavericks 37 . The Bucks also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Dallas to just 44 percent . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 29 points , 16 rebounds and five assists . Brook Lopez also played well , as he totaled 20 points and six rebounds . Malcolm Brogdon was the only other player in double figures , as he totaled 18 points , six rebounds and three assists . Dallas will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers for their next game . The Mavericks played this game without Danilo Gallinari and it clearly hampered them here . Light players came off the bench to score 20 points , but it was n't enough . Trey Burke was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 18 points , five rebounds and five assists . The Mavericks next game will be on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 26 - 29 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 33 - 22 ) 102 - 101 on Sunday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 25 - 9 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Mavericks also forced the Blazers into 19 turnovers , while committing only 15 of their own . Led the starting point guard , Lebron čić , had a big night , going 9 - for - 19 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding nine rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . Tim Hardaway Jr. also had a strong showing , finishing with 24 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and four rebounds . Coming off the bench , Dwight Powell chipped in with 13 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Blazers were led by the duo of Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic added a double - double with 18 points ( 9 - 11 FG ) and 10 rebounds in 21 minutes . McCollum added 14 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists as well . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday . The Mavericks will continue their road trip in Houston on Monday .", "The Miami Heat ( 26 - 30 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 26 - 31 ) 112 - 101 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 29 - 25 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Heat were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 46 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat also forced the Mavericks into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Dwyane Wade led all scorers , going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Dion Waiters came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 20 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . Coming just shy of a double - double , Josh Richardson finished with 14 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and six assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Ba<TEAM> with 10 . Despite the loss , the Heat had six players reach double figures in points . Tim Hardaway led the way , going 7 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points , while also adding two assists in 29 minutes . Light of his own came from a triple - double from Lpoints ( 5 - 17 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , 12 rebounds and nine assists . In just 16 minutes , Dirk Nowitzki finished with 12 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 10 3Pt ) and two rebounds . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 40 - 18 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 26 - 32 ) 114 - 104 on Friday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 30 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 63 boards to the Mavericks 42 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 63 boards to the Mavericks 42 . The Nuggets were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 16 - for - 29 , while the Mavericks went 10 - for - 22 . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 7 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 19 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and eight assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 18 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Paul Millsap also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 17 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 13 rebounds , three steals and a blocked shot . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Isaiah Thomas chipped in with 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and three rebounds . The Nuggets also saw some solid contributions from their bench . Continuing to turn things around , it was n't enough . Dwight Powell was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 20 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) and six rebounds . The Mavericks also received a huge contribution from their bench . Coming off the bench , Dorian Finney-Smith finished with 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Nuggets ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday , while the Mavericks will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Saturday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 34 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 40 - 22 ) 110 - 101 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 28 - 27 in the first quarter alone . The Mavericks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went 44 percent from the floor and just 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Mavericks also forced the Pacers into 14 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Led the starting point guard , Lebron čić , had a big game . He went 9 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Continuing to run , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Tim Hardaway Jr. also contributed 20 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . It was a new season - high for Dallas , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game so far this season . Dwight Powell had 12 points and seven rebounds . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers with 22 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) . Wesley Matthews had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 4 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding three rebounds . Coming off the bench , Myles Turner had 13 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds and four steals in 30 minutes . The Pacers just did n't get much help from their bench . The Mavericks ' next game will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday , while the Pacers will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 25 - 39 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 35 ) 111 - 81 on Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Grizzlies came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 33 - 21 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this game , going 38 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Grizzlies also forced the Mavericks into 10 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Jonas Valanciunas had a strong showing , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 9 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) , 10 rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds . Avery Bradley also had a strong showing , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , rookie Bruno Caboclo had nine points ( 3 - 8 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and six assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 38 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Joakim Noah chipped in with 12 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , eight rebounds and five assists . The Mavericks were led by Lebron čić , who went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding four rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . Dwight Powell chipped in with 13 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and two steals . Tim Hardaway Jr. also reached double figures with 10 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 21 minutes . The Grizzlies ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday , while the Mavericks will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Monday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 41 - 25 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 39 ) 94 - 93 on Sunday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 25 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Rockets also forced the Mavericks into 16 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Eric Gordon led all scorers , going 10 - for - 20 from the field and 5 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points . It was a new season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . James Harden also had a strong showing . He went 7 - for - 25 from the field and 3 - for - 15 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . Notching a double - double of his own , Clint Capela finished with 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 5 - 8 FT ) and 12 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds . Gerald Green chipped in with 11 points ( 3 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven rebounds as well . Light players came off the bench to score 19 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , 15 rebounds and nine assists as well . Continuing to start the game , it was a season - high for him . Coming close to a double - double , rookie Maing with 10 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . The Rockets ' next game will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 39 - 29 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 40 ) 112 - 105 on Tuesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Spurs came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 34 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back , out - scoring the Mavericks 28 - 21 in the final quarter to secure the four - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Mavericks into 14 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . DeMar DeRozan led all scorers , going 11 - for - 19 from the field and 11 - for - 11 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding four rebounds , six assists and four steals . LaMarcus Aldridge also played a factor , finishing with 28 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , seven rebounds and three assists . Derrick White chipped in with 23 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , seven assists and three steals . The Spurs also saw some contributions off the bench . Continuing to the free throw line , he was able to convert on 7 - of - 7 attempts . Despite the loss , the Mavericks also had a strong showing from their bench . The Mavericks were led by the duo of JaJ son , who finished with 34 points ( 12 - 16 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists . Dwight Powell chipped in 20 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds and one assist , in 39 minutes . It was a nice surprise for the Mavericks , as he was able to score 14 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) . Light players came off the bench to score 12 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 9 FT ) , to go along with seven assists , six rebounds and two blocked shots , in 33 minutes . The Spurs ' next game will be at home against the Knicks on Friday , while the Mavericks will travel to Denver to play the Nuggets on Thursday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 28 - 41 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 17 - 53 ) 121 - 116 at American Airlines Center on Saturday . The Cavaliers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Mavericks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Dallas was the rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to the Cavaliers 33 . Cleveland shot 53 percent from the field , while holding Cleveland to just 42 percent on their end . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to Cleveland 's 33 . ColliPowell was the star , as he tallied 28 points and four assists in the loss . Kevin Love also played well , as he totaled 22 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Cavaliers is a matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday . The Mavericks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . The Mavericks outscored the starters 34 - 21 in the final 12 minutes and never looked back after that . The bench was spectacular , as no player scored more than 11 points aside from the bench . On deck for the Mavericks is a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 31 - 42 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 28 - 42 ) 129 - 125 on Monday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Pelicans got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 28 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for New Orleans was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Mavericks 50 . New Orleans also dominated the boards , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Mavericks 50 . The Pelicans also recorded 34 assists on 49 made baskets . Light of the starters came off the bench , as Lebron čić notched a triple - double with 29 points ( 10 - 26 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 8 - 11 FT ) , 13 rebounds and 10 assists , along with two steals , in 38 minutes . Anthony Davis tallied 20 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists , in 20 minutes . Elfrid Payton recorded a triple - double with 19 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 11 assists , in 37 minutes . The Pelicans shot a solid 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range . The Mavericks had six players score in double figures . Four players scored in double figures for the Mavericks . Tim Hardaway Jr led the team in scoring with 21 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with six rebounds , two assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 33 minutes . Dwight Powell chipped in 16 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 34 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Mavs was JaJ , who finished with 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , four assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block , in 39 minutes . Up next , the Pelicans will travel to Orlando on Wednesday to take on the Magic , while the Mavericks will head to Portland on Wednesday to play the Trail Blazers .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 37 - 37 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 29 - 45 ) 125 - 121 on Tuesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Kings got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Kings 23 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Kings shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Kings also forced the Mavericks into 11 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Continuing to start the season , rookie forward Depled the way with 23 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 11 - 12 FT ) , five rebounds and eight assists in 31 minutes . Harrison Barnes chipped in with 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and three rebounds . It was a nice surprise for the Kings , as he 's averaging only nine points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Buddy Hield had 17 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and five rebounds . Continuing to start the season , Lebron čić notched a triple - double with 28 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 0 - 9 3Pt , 10 - 11 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 12 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 12 rebounds and 12 assists . Notching a double - double of his own , Dwight Powell finished with 21 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) , 13 rebounds and four blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Ma<TEAM> , with 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . The Kings ' next game will be on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday , while the Mavericks will travel to Miami to play the Heat on Thursday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 31 - 46 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 49 - 28 ) 122 - 102 on Monday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 32 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Dallas was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the 76ers 55 . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line . Justin Jackson led all scorers with 24 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three assists . Salah Mejri had a double - double with 16 points and 14 rebounds , along with three assists and two blocked shots , in 23 minutes . Trey Burke chipped in 16 points , six rebounds and five assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the Mavs was Jalying , as they had 13 points and seven assists . The Mavericks have now won four of their last five , as they continue to battle for playoff positioning . J.J. Redick led the team in scoring with 26 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with five rebounds and one assist , in 28 minutes . Tobias Harris finished with 25 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with six rebounds and three assists , in 33 minutes . Ben Simmons chipped in 17 points , seven rebounds , five assists and three blocked shots , in 31 minutes off the bench . Next up the 76ers will visit Atlanta to play the Hawks on Wednesday . The Mavericks will host the Timberwolves on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 35 - 43 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 31 - 47 ) 110 - 108 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Timberwolves got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 32 - 27 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Timberwolves were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Timberwolves also out - rebounded the Mavericks 49 - 38 , even furthering their advantage . Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge , going 12 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 13 rebounds . Andrew Wiggins also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 19 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and seven assists . It was his second strong showing in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Tyus Jones went 6 - for - 9 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while adding six assists as well . Coming off the bench , Dario Saric added 14 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Mavericks were led by Lebron čić and C.J . Led the start at point guard , Ling his teammates to stay at a high rate . Dwight Powell came off the bench for 25 points ( 8 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , eight rebounds and two steals . Coming off the bench , Trey Burke chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and four assists . The Timberwolves ' next game will be at home against the Miami Heat on Friday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 32 - 47 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 31 - 48 ) 122 - 112 on Friday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Memphis was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Mavericks 42 . The Grizzlies also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Mavericks to just 44 percent . Delon Wright led the team with 26 points , 10 rebounds and 14 assists . Justin Holiday was huge off the bench , providing 20 points , two assists and two steals . On deck for Memphis is a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday . The Mavericks played this game without Danilo Gallinari and it clearly hampered them here . Courtney Lee led the team with 21 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Justin Jackson had one of his best games of the season , as he accumulated 19 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Mavericks is a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 33 - 48 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 19 - 63 ) 120 - 109 on Tuesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas . The Mavericks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Suns 33 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Suns were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Mavericks also forced the Suns into 14 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers with 30 points ( 11 - 31 FG , 5 - 14 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . Led the double - double streak of his career , Led by Lpoints ( 6 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , 16 rebounds , 11 assists and three steals , in 32 minutes . Dorian Finney-Smith came off the bench to score 15 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) and grabbed 10 rebounds in only 19 minutes . Despite the loss , the Mavericks also had a strong showing from their bench . Jamal Crawford led the team in scoring with 51 points ( 18 - 30 FG , 7 - 13 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five assists . Dragan Bender chipped in with 12 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 11 rebounds and six assists , in 36 minutes . Josh Jackson chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 20 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , eight rebounds and two blocked shots , in 41 minutes . The Suns shot a solid 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from the free throw line . The Mavericks will head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks , 107 - 105 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Knicks 33 - 26 in the fourth quarter , while the Knicks outscored the Knicks 33 to 29 . In fact , New York outscored New York , 33 - 29 , in the fourth quarter . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Knicks 36 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Enes Kanter led the team in scoring , as he dropped 29 points and 10 rebounds . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 17 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday . The Nets ( 1 - 1 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Caris LeVert led the team in scoring , as he totaled 28 points , six rebounds and five assists . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 11 rebounds and four blocks . D'Angelo Russell came off the bench to provide 15 points , five rebounds and six assists . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 120 - 114 , at Barclays Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the defenses were able to prevail with a win . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 28 boards to Brooklyn 's 37 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Warriors recording 28 assists to 12 turnovers , while the Nets committed 15 turnovers to just 28 assists . The Warriors also shot well from the field , as they went 20 - of - 38 from the free - throw line . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 35 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 34 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Klay Thompson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points and five rebounds . Draymond Green was the only other player in double figures , accruing eight points , four rebounds , 13 assists and five steals . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday . The Nets ( 2 - 4 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring , dropping 25 points , six rebounds and six assists . Caris LeVert totaled 23 points , three rebounds and seven assists . Allen Crabbe was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 14 points , five rebounds and two assists . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 3 - 5 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 4 - 3 ) 120 - 119 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Pistons got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 28 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons went just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Pistons ' 16 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Pistons ' 16 . Detroit came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in scoring off the bench , as he went 8 - for - 15 from the field and 5 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding four rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high in points for Dinwiddie , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Joe Harris also played a big factor in the win , as he finished with 23 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds . Rookie Caris LeVert also chipped in with 19 points , six rebounds , six assists and two steals , in 39 minutes . Coming off the bench , Ed Davis posted a double - double with 10 points and 10 rebounds . The Nets also saw a solid effort from their bench . Blake Griffin led the way , going 8 - for - 18 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding nine rebounds and four assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 24 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) and 23 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Reggie Jackson went 8 - for - 23 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from beyond the arc to score 21 points . Coming off the bench , Stanley Johnson had six points and 12 rebounds . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Friday , while the Pistons will travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 119 - 111 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this dominating win . In fact , they outscored the Nets by 26 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Houston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 15 boards to the Nets 38 . This was a big win for the Rockets , as they held the Nets to just 25 points in the second half . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 15 boards to the Nets 38 . Chris Paul led the way , as he tallied 32 points , seven rebounds and 11 assists . Clint Capela finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , 13 rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 21 points and three assists . Houston will return to action on Saturday in a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls . The Nets ( 3 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Caris LeVert led the team in scoring , as he totaled 29 points , four rebounds and three steals off the bench . Joe Harris was second on the team , with 18 points , two rebounds and four assists . D'Angelo Russell totaled 12 points , three rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Nets is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 4 - 6 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 6 - 5 ) 122 - 97 on Sunday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the defenses were able to prevail with a win . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to the 76ers 38 . Philadelphia shot an impressive 54 percent from the field , while the Sixers shot just 35 percent . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the 76ers 38 . Philadelphia came into this game as a huge favorite , but they simply could n't keep up with the Sixers here . Ben Simmons led the team with 20 points and 12 rebounds . Joel Embiid also had a nice game , as he accumulated 16 points , 15 rebounds and four assists . T.J. Redick finished with 15 points and two assists . On deck for Philadelphia is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday . The Nets ( 4 - 6 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 21 points , while also dishing out six assists . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds . Caris LeVert got a rare start and totaled 20 points , five rebounds and four steals . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 120 - 107 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes , but could n't quite hold on for the win . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Nets 46 . The Heat also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Nets to just 42 percent from the field . The Heat also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Nets to just 42 percent . Tyler Johnson led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 24 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting . Goran Dragic was second on the team , providing 21 points , three rebounds and four assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 10 rebounds . Josh Richardson came off the bench to provide 15 points , five rebounds and five assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday . The Nets ( 6 - 9 ) have now lost nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Spencer Dinwiddie was the player of the game , as he led the team with 18 points , three rebounds and five assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was second on the team , providing 14 points and nine rebounds . Shabazz Napier came off the bench to provide 13 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 127 - 119 , at Barclays Center on Saturday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Clippers outscored the Nets 37 to 22 in the fourth quarter . They did n't get much closer to win this game though , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 minutes of this game . The Los Angeles bench outscored the Nets starters 37 - 23 . The Clippers were led by Danilo Gallinari , who totaled 28 points , three rebounds and two assists . Tobias Harris was second on the team , totaling 27 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Montrezl Harrell led the bench with 16 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday . The Nets ( 7 - 10 ) have been one of the worst teams in the league this season and they showed some serious resiliency . Jarrett Allen was the player of the game , as he accumulated 24 points , 11 rebounds and two assists . D'Angelo Russell finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , three rebounds and 10 assists . Joe Harris led the bench with 19 points and four assists . Brooklyn 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Miami Heat .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 112 - 102 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Nets by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Minnesota really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Nets , 35 - 23 . The benches were a huge difference as well , with Minnesota recording 25 assists to just seven turnovers , while the Nets committed 18 turnovers to their 26 assists . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Nets 38 . The free - throw shooting was a huge disparity as well , as the Timberwolves went 15 - for - 29 , while the Nets went 14 - for - 22 . Minnesota did a great job of hanging around , but they did n't play enough defense to pull away . Derrick Rose was the player of the game , accumulating 25 points , two rebounds and three assists . Taj Gibson recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds . Jeff Teague accrued 15 points and nine assists . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday . The Nets ( 8 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Spencer Dinwiddie was the player of the game , as he led the team with 18 points , three rebounds and eight assists . DeMarre Carroll finished second on the team , totaling 13 points , seven rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Nets is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 14 - 8 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 8 - 13 ) 127 - 125 on Sunday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled , as they shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 28 boards to the Nets ' 19 . Philadelphia shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Brooklyn to just 44 percent on their end . Philadelphia ( 14 - 8 ) has now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he tallied 34 points , 12 rebounds and four steals in the win . Joel Embiid was the only other starter in double figures , tallying 32 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . The Sixers will look to keep this momentum going against the New York Knicks on Wednesday . The Nets have been struggling mightily recently , but they simply could n't keep up with the Nets . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 38 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . Spencer Dinwiddie was second on the team , as he tallied 31 points , three rebounds and five assists . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double off the bench as well , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Nets is a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 101 - 91 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , Utah outscored Brooklyn 31 - 13 in the fourth quarter , while the Jazz outscored the Nets 31 to 13 in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Nets 11 . Utah also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 48 . Utah also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Nets 48 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by point guard Rajon Rondo , who totaled 29 points , five rebounds and four steals . Rudy Gobert was second on the team , totaling 23 points , 16 rebounds , three assists and four blocks . No other starter scored in double figures off the bench , with RoJ ce scoring 13 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Nets ( 8 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Spencer Dinwiddie was the player of the game , as he led the team with 18 points , three rebounds and two blocks . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . D'Angelo Russell totaled 14 points , five rebounds , seven assists and three steals . On deck for Brooklyn is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 131 - 125 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Grizzlies came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Memphis was their rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Nets 16 . Memphis also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 45 . Memphis also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 45 . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 37 points , five rebounds and 10 assists . JarR Jackson was huge off the bench , providing 36 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Marc Gasol totaled 15 points , 15 rebounds , five assists , two steals and three blocks . On deck for the Grizzlies is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday . The Nets ( 8 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring , as he accumulated 26 points , eight assists and three steals . DeMarre Carroll recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 12 rebounds . Shabazz Napier led the bench with 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Saturday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 99 - 97 , at Barclays Center on Monday . The recent form of these teams would have indicated a different result , but that was n't the case on Monday . The Cavs had to play this game without point guard Rajon Rondo , but they did n't play . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 30 points , eight rebounds , six assists and two steals . Spencer Dinwiddie was second on the team , with 18 points , three rebounds and four assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Nets is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . Brooklyn ( 8 - 17 ) has now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Jordan Clarkson was the player of the game , as he totaled 20 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Tristan Thompson finished second on the team , totaling 19 points and 14 rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 15 - point , 10 - rebound , 10 - assist steal off the bench . Brooklyn will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 114 - 112 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday . The Thunder came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Thunder , as they held Brooklyn to 112 percent shooting and forced them to commit 14 turnovers . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 47 points , 15 rebounds and four assists . Steven Adams finished second on the team , totaling 15 points and eight rebounds . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 12 points , two rebounds and two assists . On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday . The Nets ( 8 - 18 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Allen Crabbe led the team in scoring , as he dropped 22 points , four rebounds and two assists off the bench . Joe Harris was second on the team , with 19 points , seven rebounds and two assists . D'Angelo Russell totaled 17 points , four assists and two steals . Brooklyn will return to action on Friday in a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors , 106 - 105 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Nets ( 9 - 6 ) came in to Friday 's contest with a road victory over the Raptors ( 21 - 6 ) on Friday , while Toronto jumped out to a 24 - 20 lead after one quarter . However , the Nets came out strong in the second half , outscoring the Raptors by a margin of 27 - 18 in the final period . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who managed 29 points , five rebounds , five assists and a steal . Jonas Valanciunas followed with 24 points , eight rebounds and a block . Pascal Siakam contributed 16 points , six rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Kyle Lowry tallied three points , 11 assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block . Serge Ibaka managed eight points , six rebounds , one assist and two blocks . Russell added five rebounds , five assists and one steal . Spencer Dinwiddie led the bench with 17 points , eight assists , two rebounds and one steal . Jarrett Allen totaled 12 points , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Allen Crabbe led the bench with 11 points , four rebounds and one assist . DeMarre Carroll supplied 10 points , eight boards , one assist and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson managed 11 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Nets remain in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to New York to take on the Knicks on Saturday night . The Raptors were led by Leonard 's 32 points , which he supplemented with four assists , three rebounds , four steals and one block . Kawhi Leonard was next with 32 points , three rebounds , four assists , four steals and one block . Ed Davis was next with one point , 15 rebounds and one steal .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards , 125 - 118 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Nets ( 12 - 18 ) came in to Friday 's contest with a strong road win over the Wizards ( 11 - 18 ) on Friday , as they 'd lost four of their last seven games . The Nets ( 12 - 18 ) came out strong in the second half , jumping out to a 31 - 31 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Wizards by a margin of 43 - 24 over the final 12 minutes . The Nets ( 11 - 18 ) came out strong in the second and third quarters , as they poured in 43 points in the second half to secure the win . The Nets were led by Dinwiddie 's 27 points , which he supplemented with six assists and four rebounds . John Wall followed with a 17 - point , 13 - assist double - double that also included one rebound and one steal . Markieff Morris followed with 15 points , three rebounds and two assists . Austin Rivers led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds and three assists . Jeff Green provided 12 points , two rebounds and one steal . Kelly Oubre was productive as a reserve as well with 10 points and six boards . Spencer Dinwiddie led the way with 27 points , six assists and four rebounds . Joe Harris followed with 19 points , six assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson registered 15 points , nine rebounds , six assists and one steal . No other starter managed double - digit scoring , and three rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . DeMarre Carroll led the bench with 12 points , five rebounds , one assist and one steal . D'Angelo Russell supplied eight points , nine assists and three rebounds . The Nets head back home to face off with the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday afternoon .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 144 - 127 , at Barclays Center on Sunday . The Nets ( 13 - 18 ) came in to Sunday 's contest on a high note , winning their third straight game in convincing fashion . The Nets came into this game as a sizable favorite and they did just that on Sunday . Brooklyn actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Hawks by 20 points in the second and third quarters . In fact , they outscored the Hawks 39 - 23 in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 14 - of - 35 from three - point range , while the Hawks went just 19 - for - 20 . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 33 - 39 . The Hawks ( 6 - 23 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring , as he dropped 32 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Dewayne Dedmon recorded a double - double , totaling 24 points and 12 rebounds . Kent Bazemore led the bench with 20 points , three rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Atlanta will be off until Tuesday , when they host the Washington Wizards . The Nets ( 13 - 18 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Ed Davis was the only starter in double figures , as he accrued eight points , 10 rebounds and five assists . John Wall was the player of the game , as he accrued 29 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson collected 18 points , four rebounds and three assists of his own . Joe Harris led the bench with 16 points and six assists . On deck for Brooklyn is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 115 - 110 , at Barclays Center on Tuesday . The Nets ( 14 - 18 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest with only a road win over the Lakers ( 18 - 18 ) on Wednesday , while the Lakers ( 18 - 18 ) came into Tuesday 's contest with only a road win . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's most productive - heavy teams , as both teams went down to the wire . The two teams shot 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . The Lakers outscored the Lakers by a 27 - 27 margin over the second and third quarters . LeBron James led the way with 36 points , 13 rebounds , eight assists , one steal and one block . Lebron Porzingis followed with 23 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Kuzcontributed 22 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and one steal . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the bench with 17 points , eight rebounds , three assists and one steal . Jared Dudley led the bench with 13 points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Nets remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Wednesday night . The Lakers were led by LeBron James , who totaled 36 points , 13 rebounds , eight assists , one steal and one block . Joe Harris followed with 19 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . Spencer Dinwiddie followed with 18 points , six assists and one rebound . DeMarre Carroll supplied 13 points and three rebounds . Jarrett Allen supplied six points , eight rebounds , an assist , two steals and two blocks . The Nets remain in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Wednesday night .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 114 - 106 , at Barclays Center on Friday . The Pacers ( 21 - 12 ) came in to Friday 's contest with a strong road win over the Nets ( 15 - 19 ) on Friday , while the Nets ( 15 - 19 ) were able to pull away in the second half . The Pacers were led by Victor Oladipo , who tallied 26 points , nine rebounds , six assists and two steals in 35 minutes . Thaddeus Young added 21 points of his own , to go along with one rebound , one assist , two steals and two blocks . Myles Turner followed up with 15 points , 12 rebounds , three assists , five blocks and one steal , in 36 minutes . Domantas Sabonis chipped in 17 points , in 18 minutes off the bench . The Pacers shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . The Nets ( 15 - 19 ) have now lost four - straight games . Continuing to the loss , it was not enough to get to the line . Five players scored in double figures for the Nets , led by rookie RoJ s , who finished with 24 points , three rebounds , one steal and one block , in 34 minutes . Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 15 points and nine assists , in 32 minutes off the bench . D'Angelo Russell struggled with his shot , shooting 1 - of - 8 , in 25 minutes . Next up the Nets will host Phoenix on Sunday . The Pacers will host the Wizards on Sunday .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Phoenix Suns , 111 - 103 , at Barclays Center on Sunday . The Suns ( 16 - 19 ) came in to Sunday 's contest with only a road win over the Suns ( 8 - 26 ) on Wednesday , while the Suns ( 8 - 26 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against the Suns ( 8 - 26 ) on Sunday . Brooklyn held Phoenix to 40 percent shooting from the field and a sharp 48 percent from three - point range . They also shot 48 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , while also forcing 17 turnovers . They were led by a 26 - point , 18 - rebound double - double that also included an assist , three blocks and two steals . Devin Booker followed with 25 points , nine assists and two rebounds . Josh Jackson was next with 11 points , three rebounds and one assist . The Suns ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday . The Nets ( 16 - 19 ) have now won four of their last five , as they continue to climb up the standings . Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in scoring , tallying 24 points , seven assists and two rebounds . D'Angelo Russell was n't far behind , accumulating 18 points , six rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Rocket s double - doubled , totaling 16 points and 10 rebounds . Ed Davis led the bench with 15 points , nine rebounds and three steals . Brooklyn will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 134 - 132 , at Barclays Center on Wednesday . The Nets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Hornets 34 - 22 in the fourth quarter , while the Hornets outscored the Hornets by 23 in the second half to secure the nine - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 19 - of - 36 from the free - throw line , while Charlotte went 15 - of - 23 . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 53 . The Hornets ( 16 - 17 ) have been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed why on Wednesday . Spencer Dinwiddie was the player of the game , as he tallied 37 points and 11 assists . Joe Harris was second on the team , providing 27 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson collected 16 points , 15 rebounds , six assists and three blocks . The Brooklyn bench was huge off the bench , as they totaled 13 points , 12 rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . On deck for the Nets is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Nets ( 17 - 19 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 35 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . Jeremy Lamb was second on the team , as he provided 31 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Marvin Williams totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 18 - 21 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 17 - 22 ) 126 - 121 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 39 - 29 right away in the first quarter . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who scored 22 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) to go with 13 assists , five rebounds , two steals and one block . Joe Harris had 21 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , two rebounds , one assist and one steal in 29 minutes . DeMarre Carroll chipped in 19 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists , in 29 minutes . Coming off the bench , rookie Rowly acquired guard Ropol s added 10 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) , along with two rebounds , one assist and one block , in 26 minutes . Anthony Davis had a game - high 34 points ( 12 - 25 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , along with 26 rebounds , four assists , three blocks and one steal , in 42 minutes . Elfrid Payton tallied 25 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and seven assists , in 33 minutes . Julius Randle contributed 21 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 9 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal , in 34 minutes . E'Twaun Moore contributed 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) , one rebound , one assist and two steals , in 36 minutes . The Pelicans are 3 - 1 in their last 10 games and will have to travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Saturday . The Nets will play the Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 21 - 22 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 12 - 29 ) 116 - 100 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 38 - 19 right away in the first quarter . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who scored 23 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , to go along with four assists and three rebounds . It was a career - high for s , as well as two points and two rebounds . The Hawks have now lost four of their last five games . John Wall had a big game with 30 points and 14 rebounds . Trailing star forward Trailing a career - high six turnovers , including 17 points , seven assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 28 minutes off the bench . Kevin Durant added 14 points and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes . The Hawks will look to bounce back when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday . The Hawks , meanwhile , will travel to Philadelphia to face the Sixers on Friday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 22 - 23 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 25 - 18 ) 109 - 102 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Celtics 27 - 25 in the first quarter . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who scored 34 points ( 13 - 26 FG , 7 - 13 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) to go with seven assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block in 38 minutes . It was a career - high for s , as well as two points and four rebounds in 33 minutes . Jarrett Allen had a double - double with 19 points and 12 rebounds , along with four blocked shots , two assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . Joe Harris chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds , in 34 minutes off the bench . The Nets had six players score in double digits . Continuing to start the season , the 34 - year - old was led by a game - high 34 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting in 35 minutes . Jaylen Brown scored 22 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting , to go along with six rebounds , two steals and one block . The only other player to score in double figures was Gordan le to 12 points in 12 minutes off the bench . Up next , the Celtics host the Raptors on Wednesday . The Celtics host the Raptors on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 25 - 23 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 24 - 23 ) 123 - 94 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 29 - 23 in the first quarter . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Kings into 19 turnovers , while committing only 16 of their own . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers , going 12 - for - 25 from the field and 7 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding eight assists and four rebounds . Joe Harris also played a factor in the win , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming just shy of a double - double , he finished with 16 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and two rebounds in 23 minutes . Coming off the bench , Ed Davis added six points ( 2 - 2 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 16 rebounds . The Nets had all five starters reach double figures in points . Continuing to start the season , Bogdanty , it was n't enough . Despite the loss , the Kings were led by a bench player . Coming off the bench , Justin Jackson had 14 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and five rebounds . The only other starter to reach double - digit points was Deted the bench . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday , while the Kings will travel to Toronto to play the Raptors on Tuesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 26 - 23 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 20 - 28 ) 114 - 110 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Magic came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Magic 26 - 25 in the first quarter . The Nets were led by Dinwiddie 's 29 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with three rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . D'Angelo Russell had 25 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 10 assists , seven rebounds and two steals , in 33 minutes . DeMarre Carroll had 19 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes . Coming off the bench , it was a nice game for him . The Nets had six players score in double figures . Nikola Vucevic led the way with 21 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 14 rebounds , five assists , four blocks and two steals , in 33 minutes . Augustin finished with 19 points , six assists and three rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the Orlando was Jonathan Jordan , who chipped in 16 points , four rebounds , two assists , three blocks and one steal , in 35 minutes . Aside from the bench was not enough to push the Magic to a victory . The Magic will host the Wizards on Friday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 27 - 23 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 37 ) 109 - 99 on Friday . The Nets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored New York , 27 - 17 , in the fourth quarter . The Knicks were the superior shooters , as they went 32 - of - 35 from the free - throw line , while the Knicks went just 8 - for - 26 . New York also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Knicks 33 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Trey Burke led the team with 25 points and five assists . Noah Vonleh got the start at center and totaled 22 points and 13 rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 13 - point , 10 - rebound night from All-Star forward AlNurkic . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Nets have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . The bench was the star of the game , as the bench scored just 19 points in the second half . Ed Davis was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 17 points and 16 rebounds . The Nets will look to keep up the good form against the Boston Celtics on Monday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 28 - 24 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 11 - 40 ) 122 - 117 on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Bulls got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 30 - 19 in the first quarter . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who scored 30 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) to go with seven assists , four rebounds and three steals . Shabazz Napier had 24 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , four assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 25 minutes . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson contributed 18 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists , in 21 minutes . Joe Harris had 17 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 32 minutes . The Bulls had seven players score in double figures . The Bulls had six players score in double figures . Zach LaVine led the way with 26 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , along with five assists , four rebounds and two steals , in 35 minutes . Rookie La-acquired guard Last in this game was Chicago out with 18 points and 19 rebounds . Jabari Parker had 22 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks , in 22 minutes . Kris Dunn scored 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) in 31 minutes off the bench . The Bulls will play in Miami on Wednesday . The Nets will play in San Antonio on Thursday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 39 - 13 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 28 - 27 ) 113 - 94 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nets 23 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went just 39 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also forced the Nets into 13 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way , going 12 - for - 19 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding 15 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in the last three games , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Malcolm Brogdon also had a strong showing , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt ) and eight rebounds . It was a season - high for him as well . Coming off the bench , Eric Bledsoe had 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five assists and five steals . Khris Middleton added 12 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and four assists as well . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who went 7 - for - 20 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also handing out five assists . It was his second game in a row with 18 points , pushing his season averages to 18 points per game . Shabazz Napier had 15 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 0 - 10 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists . The Nets just did n't get much help from their bench . The only other player to reach double - digit points was Thone of the starters . The Bucks ' next game will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday , while the Nets will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 29 - 27 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 37 - 17 ) 135 - 130 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 30 - 30 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Nets also out - rebounded the Nuggets 48 - 40 , even furthering their advantage . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers , going 10 - for - 23 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 11 assists and six rebounds . DeMarre Carroll also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 18 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 10 - 13 FT ) , 10 rebounds , six assists and four steals . Joe Harris was very efficient with his shot , going 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while adding five rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Treveon Graham added 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) and three rebounds . Nikola Jokic recorded his second triple - double of the season with 25 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , 14 rebounds and 10 assists , notching 25 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) . Jamal Murray notched a double - double , as he finished with 19 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 11 assists , as he was the only starter to reach double figures in points . Coming close to a double - double , rookie Monted with 18 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes . Coming off the bench , it was a nice bounce back game for him . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Friday , while the Nuggets will travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 13 - 42 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 29 - 28 ) 125 - 106 on Friday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Chicago was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Nets 33 . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to Brooklyn 's 33 . They were led by point guard Last though , as he tallied 31 points and 18 rebounds in the win . Zach LaVine also played well , accumulating 26 points , three rebounds and five assists . On deck for Chicago is a matchup against the Washington Wizards on Saturday . The Bulls got a much needed win here , but they simply could n't keep it close . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 23 points , while also dishing out six assists . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double off the bench as well , totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds . Joe Harris was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points and five assists . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 35 - 23 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 30 - 30 ) 113 - 99 on Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Nets 23 - 21 in the first quarter . Jusuf Nurkic led the way with 27 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 7 - 8 FT ) , 12 rebounds and three blocked shots , in 28 minutes . McCollum added 21 points , six rebounds and five assists , in 30 minutes . Damian Lillard chipped in 13 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . Enes Kanter chipped in 18 points and nine rebounds , in 19 minutes off the bench . The Trail Blazers shot a solid 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . Five players scored in double digits for the Nets . Allen Crabbe was the high - point man with 17 points , along with four rebounds , in 29 minutes off the bench . Ed Davis finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds , in 23 minutes off the bench . D'Angelo Russell chipped in 14 points and eight assists , in 28 minutes off the bench . Shabazz Napier dished 10 assists , in 21 minutes . Next up for the Nets is a date in Charlotte on Saturday . The Trail Blazers will be in Philadelphia on Saturday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 32 - 30 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 33 - 29 ) 101 - 85 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 28 - 20 in the first quarter . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went just 37 percent from the floor and 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Spurs into 18 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers , going 9 - for - 19 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points , while also adding seven rebounds and eight assists . It was a season - high in points for Russell , who 's now combined for 46 points over his last two games . Joe Harris also played a factor in the win , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and three assists . Rookie Caris LeVert reached double figures as well with 15 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and seven assists . Despite the loss , LaMarcus Aldridge posted a team - high of 26 points ( 12 - 21 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . DeMar DeRozan had a strong showing . He went 9 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score 23 points , while also adding five rebounds and two assists . He 's had a nice stretch of five games , combining for 44 points over that span . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Rudy Gay , who added 13 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday , while the Spurs will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 25 - 36 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 32 - 31 ) 125 - 116 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Wizards got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nets 34 - 28 right away in the first quarter . The Wizards were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Wizards also forced the Nets into 16 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Bradley Beal led the way , going 12 - for - 22 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding four assists , two steals and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for Beal , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Trevor Ariza also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 23 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , 10 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Thomas Bryant had a strong showing on the boards , as he finished with 18 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists . Jabari Parker had nine points ( 3 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , 14 rebounds and five assists as well . Rookie D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring with 28 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , to go along with seven assists and three rebounds . Shabazz Napier had 22 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and one assist . Coming off the bench , Jarrett Allen posted 12 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and three blocked shots . The Wizards ' next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Friday , while the Nets will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 29 - 33 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 32 - 32 ) 123 - 112 on Friday . In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to Brooklyn 's 37 . Kemba Walker led the way with 25 points , seven assists , four rebounds and four steals . Jeremy Lamb followed up with 22 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting , in 34 minutes off the bench . Nicolas Batum tallied 17 points , six rebounds and five assists , in 39 minutes . Tony Parker chipped in 12 points and five assists , in 18 minutes . The Hornets have now won four of their last five games . D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring with 22 points and nine assists . DeMarre Carroll followed up with 20 points , along with six rebounds , one assist and one block , in 26 minutes . Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in 15 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting , in 23 minutes off the bench . Next up , the Nets visit Miami on Saturday . The Hornets will host the Trail Blazers on Sunday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 33 - 33 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 36 ) 127 - 88 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 31 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 46 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Mavericks into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Continuing his way back from a double - double , rookie forward RoJ s came off the bench for 19 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) , while also adding six rebounds and a blocked shot over 24 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 38 points in his last two outings . D'Angelo Russell had a strong showing as well , posting 13 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt ) and 11 assists in 21 minutes . Rookie Caris LeVert reached double figures as well with 18 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists . The Mavericks were led by Dwight Powell , who went 6 - for - 7 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 20 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . It was his second impressive performance in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 14 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Lebustomed to the free throw line and finished with 16 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and two blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was JaJ , who came off the bench for 10 points ( 4 - 5 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 19 minutes . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday , while the Mavericks will travel to Washington to play the Wizards on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 34 - 33 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 16 - 49 ) 113 - 107 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 31 - 20 in the first quarter . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Cavaliers into 18 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in scoring . He went 10 - for - 21 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding five assists and four rebounds . It was a season - high in points for Dinwiddie , who 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . D'Angelo Russell also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 25 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , five assists and three steals . Notching a double - double , Jarrett Allen finished with 15 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , rookie Rocket notched 10 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and three blocked shots . The Cavaliers were led by Kevin Love , who went 5 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 24 points , while also adding 16 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 15 rebounds . David Nwaba also played well , scoring 22 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) in 20 minutes . Coming off the bench , Larry Nance Jr. recorded a double - double with 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds and four steals . Coming off the bench , Jordan Clarkson added 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and seven rebounds . The Nets ' next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday , while the Cavaliers will travel to Miami to play the Heat on Friday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 36 - 33 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 34 - 32 ) 103 - 75 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 27 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons went just 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Nets also out - rebounded the Pistons 53 - 27 , even furthering their advantage . Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in scoring . He went 5 - for - 11 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 19 points , while also adding two assists in 24 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Dinwiddie , who 's now combined for 35 points in his last two games . Allen Crabbe also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 14 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . The only other King in double figures was Ror , who came off the bench for 13 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) and three steals over 19 minutes . Despite the loss , Andre Drummond posted a double - double , finishing with 13 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and 20 rebounds in 29 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 21 rebounds over that span . Blake Griffin chipped in with 10 points ( 1 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , seven rebounds and six assists as well . The Nets ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday , while the Pistons will travel to Miami to play the Heat on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 39 - 38 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 45 - 32 ) 110 - 96 on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Celtics 32 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Celtics went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from deep . The Nets were also able to force the Celtics into 15 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . D'Angelo Russell led all scorers , going 12 - for - 24 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding 10 assists and two steals . Caris LeVert chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , four steals and an assist . Joe Harris had a solid 13 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and eight rebounds . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was GJ le , who was out with a sprained ankle . Despite the loss , the Celtics had a chance to win this game . Gordon Hayward led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three assists . Marcus Morris came off the bench for 16 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and five rebounds . The Celtics just did n't get much help from their bench . Daniel corralled the bench with 16 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , while also adding four rebounds and two blocked shots . The Celtics just did n't get much help from their bench . The Nets ' next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday , while the Celtics will be at home against the Miami Heat on Monday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 58 - 20 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 39 - 39 ) 131 - 121 on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Bucks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bucks 35 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Bucks was their shooting , as they went 51 percent from the field and 48 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Bucks also forced the Nets into 23 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Eric Bledsoe led the way , going 10 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding five rebounds , seven assists , five steals and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for Bledsoe , who 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Giannis Antetokounmpo also played a factor in the win , finishing with 28 points ( 9 - 23 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) and 11 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds over that span . George Hill added 22 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and three assists as well . Coming off the bench , D'Angelo Russell did everything he could to keep the team in the game . He went 9 - for - 27 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from beyond the arc to score 28 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and three assists . Caris LeVert chipped in with 24 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and six assists as well . DeMarre Carroll added 20 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) and five rebounds . Joe Harris had 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) and six rebounds as well . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday , while the Nets will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 56 - 23 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 39 - 40 ) 115 - 105 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nets 34 - 22 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 44 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Raptors also forced the Nets into 14 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Pascal Siakam led the way , going 11 - for - 21 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 51 points , 25 rebounds and 10 assists . Kawhi Leonard also played a factor in the win . He finished the game with 26 points ( 11 - 25 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , nine rebounds and three assists . He 's now pushed his season averages to 23 points and 8 rebounds per game on the year . Notching a double - double of his own , Serge Ibaka finished with 23 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 5 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Kyle Lowry also reached double figures in points with 10 ( 3 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . Rookie D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring with 27 points ( 11 - 25 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt ) , to go along with seven rebounds and six assists . Spencer Dinwiddie came off the bench for 14 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five assists in 31 minutes . The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday , while the Nets will travel to Milwaukee to play the Bucks on Saturday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 42 - 40 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 39 - 43 ) 113 - 94 on Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn . The Nets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Heat 32 - 23 right away in the first quarter . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who had 21 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 7 - 11 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and five assists in 20 minutes . It was a season - high for s , as well as two points and two rebounds . The Nets will play the second half of a back - to - back set . The Heat held a double - digit lead for the majority of the game . The Heat held the Heat to just 38 percent shooting from the field and 24 percent from three - point range . Dwyane Wade recorded a triple - double , finishing with 25 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . Duncan finished with 15 points , five rebounds , three assists and two steals . Jarrett Allen had 14 rebounds , two assists and two blocks . On deck for Miami is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday . The Nets have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to climb up the standings . D'Angelo Russell led the team with 21 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points , 12 rebounds and three steals . Shabazz Napier led the bench with 20 points , five rebounds and five assists . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 20 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 1 - 1 ) 119 - 91 on Saturday . In a game between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Denver Nuggets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Suns 40 . The Suns were the difference in the game , as they recorded 28 assists to Phoenix 's 19 . Nikola Jokic led the way with 35 points , 11 rebounds and 11 assists in 31 minutes . Jamal Murray gave the team a nice spark off the bench , as he scored 26 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting . On deck for the Suns is a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday . The Nuggets played this game without Danilo Gallinari and it clearly hampered them here . Devin Booker led the team with 25 points and seven assists , while going 14 - for - 17 from the free - throw line . T.J. Warren was second on the team with 16 points of his own off the bench . On deck for the Suns is a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 30 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 2 - 1 ) 100 - 98 on Sunday . In a game between two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the Nuggets were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Warriors 40 . The Warriors were the difference in the game , as they recorded 21 assists to the Warriors 22 . Steph Curry led the team with 30 points , while also dishing out six assists . Kevin Durant also played well , as he tallied 20 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists . Klay Thompson finished with 15 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday . The Nuggets ( 3 - 0 ) came into this game in the midst of a three - game winning streak , but they did n't have much of an impact on Sunday . In fact , they outscored the Nuggets by 24 points in the paint and assisted on 21 of their 35 made baskets . The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry , who tallied 30 points , four rebounds and six assists in the defeat . Nikola Jokic was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 23 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . On deck for Denver is a matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 4 - 0 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 1 - 3 ) 126 - 112 on Tuesday night . In a game between two of the top - three teams in the NBA , the Nuggets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Kings 39 . Marvin Williams had one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 20 points , nine rebounds and five blocks in the loss . Justin Jackson also had a nice game , as he tallied 17 points , three rebounds and three assists . Up next for the Kings is a date with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday . The Nuggets played this game without Danilo Gallinari and it clearly hampered them here . Nikola Jokic recorded a double - double , as he totaled 14 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Jamal Murray led the team with 19 points off the bench . Gary Harris also played well off the bench , as he amassed 18 points and five assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 5 - 1 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 4 - 2 ) 116 - 111 on Monday night . In a game between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Denver Nuggets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Nuggets outscored the Pelicans 38 - 21 in the third quarter and held the Pelicans to just 35 points in the final two quarters . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Pelicans 44 . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . Anthony Davis left this game with back spasms and did not return . Julius Randle led the team with 24 points , while also grabbing eight rebounds and six assists . E'Twaun Moore also played well , accumulating 18 points , two rebounds and two assists . Jrue Holiday collected 16 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday . The Nuggets ( 5 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Gary Harris led the team with 23 points , six rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block . Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple - double , accumulating 12 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists . Paul Millsap also played well , accumulating 18 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Denver 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 8 - 1 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 4 - 5 ) 103 - 88 on Saturday . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling Utah team . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Jazz 40 . Jae Crowder led the team with 21 points , while going 8 - for - 15 from the field . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 12 rebounds . Jamal Murray was a nice spark off the bench , dropping 19 points , five rebounds and four assists . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday . The Nuggets ( 8 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he accumulated seven points , 10 rebounds and 16 assists . Gary Harris led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Paul Millsap also played well , as he amassed 13 points , five rebounds , two assists and three steals . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 9 - 1 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 6 - 4 ) 115 - 107 on Monday night . In a game between two of the NBA 's worst teams in the NBA , the Nuggets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Celtics ' 40 . Jamal Murray led the way with 48 points ( 19 - 30 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with five rebounds and four assists , in 38 minutes . Gary Harris also scored 13 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with five rebounds , three assists and three steals , in 37 minutes . Nikola Jokic added eight points , 10 rebounds and eight assists , in 27 minutes off the bench . The Blazers had five players score in double figures . Kyrie Irving led the way with 31 points ( 13 - 17 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with five assists , five rebounds , three steals and one block , in 33 minutes . Jasting his point , four assists , two rebounds , one steal and two blocks , in 34 minutes . Jaylen Brown led the bench with 15 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , four rebounds and one steal , in 28 minutes off the bench . Al Horford chipped in 12 points and six assists , in 32 minutes . Next the Celtics will visit Phoenix on Thursday . The Celtics will visit Phoenix on Thursday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 6 - 6 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 9 - 3 ) 112 - 110 on Friday night . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Nets were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored Denver , 34 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , who was held out of the lineup with a knee injury . Nikola Jokic scored a game - high 37 points and pulled down 21 rebounds . D'Angelo Russell scored 23 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting to go along with five assists and four rebounds . Rookie Caris LeVert chipped in 17 points and five assists , in 31 minutes . Spencer Dinwiddie was a nice spark off the bench , providing 12 points , six rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Nets is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday . The Nuggets ( 9 - 3 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Denver was led by Nikola Jokic , who tallied 37 points , 21 rebounds , three assists and two blocks in the defeat . Jamal Murray was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points and five assists . Paul Millsap recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Denver Nuggets , 121 - 114 , at Pepsi Center on Sunday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Nuggets 39 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 39 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 39 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 39 . Paul Millsap was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo was n't far behind , accumulating 22 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Khris Middleton totaled 21 points , five rebounds and two assists . Malcolm Brogdon collected 20 points , six rebounds and five assists . Eric Bledsoe led the bench with 12 points , eight rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . On deck for Denver is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday . The Nuggets ( 9 - 4 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to struggle . Denver was led by Paul Millsap , who tallied 25 points , eight rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Nikola Jokic finished with 20 points , six rebounds and six assists . Trey Lyles was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 16 points and five rebounds . Denver 's next game will be on Tuesday , when they host the Houston Rockets .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets , 109 - 99 , at Pepsi Center on Tuesday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . The key for Houston was their rebounding , as they snatched down 32 boards to the Nuggets 31 . Houston also shot 52 percent from the field , while Denver shot just 40 percent . The Rockets also recorded 23 assists on 39 made baskets . Isaiah Thomas was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued three points , two rebounds and two assists . Monty was 19 points and six assists on 7 - of - 11 shooting . Nikola Jokic totaled 14 points , 12 rebounds and seven assists . Jamal Murray led the bench with 15 points and five assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday . The Nuggets ( 9 - 5 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Clint Capela was the player of the game , as he collected 24 points , nine rebounds and two assists . James Harden finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . Chris Paul totaled 21 points , five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Tucker provided 12 points and six rebounds . Denver 's next game will be on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 138 - 93 , at Pepsi Center on Thursday . The Nuggets were expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . In fact , they outscored the Hawks by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The bench was the difference in the game , with the two teams combining to go 19 - of - 35 from the field . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Hawks 43 . The bench was the only thing keeping the game close , as they combined to go 12 - of - 36 from the field . Atlanta 's next game will be on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers . The Nuggets ( 10 - 5 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Juan Hernangomez led the team in scoring , tallying 25 points and nine rebounds in the win . Paul Millsap also played well , as he amassed 18 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated 12 points , nine rebounds , seven assists and four steals . Denver 's next game will be on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 12 - 7 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 9 - 10 ) 112 - 87 on Friday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Magic to just 19 points in the fourth quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Magic 37 . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Terrence Ross was the team 's best player , as he scored 18 points on 7 - of - 8 shooting . Aaron Gordon also played well , as he tallied 14 points , nine rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Nuggets ( 12 - 7 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Nikola Jokic was a beast , as he totaled six points , 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the win . Trey Lyles led the team with 22 points off the bench . Jamal Murray played well off the bench , as he accumulated 16 points , five rebounds and six assists . On deck for Denver is a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 14 - 7 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 11 - 9 ) 117 - 85 on Tuesday night . In a battle between two of the worst offenses in the NBA , the Denver Nuggets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 60 boards to the Lakers 39 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 60 - 39 . They were led by Kyle Korver , who totaled 21 points , three rebounds and three assists . LeBron James finished second on the team with 14 points , seven rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . The Lakers will look to bounce back on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers in their next fixture . The Nuggets ( 14 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Paul Millsap led the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds . Nikola Jokic also played well , as he amassed 14 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Trey Lyles was a nice spark off the bench , as he provided five points and nine rebounds . Denver 's next game will be on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 105 - 99 , at Pepsi Center on Monday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to the Grizzlies 34 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to Memphis 's 34 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Monting Morris came off the bench , as he accrued 20 points , six rebounds and five assists . Mason Plumlee recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday . The Nuggets ( 18 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 19 points , six assists and two steals . JaMychal Green recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 10 rebounds . Jamal Murray led the bench with 16 points , five assists and four steals . On deck for Denver is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 109 - 98 , at Pepsi Center on Friday . The Nuggets were expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Thunder , 39 - 22 , in the fourth quarter . The Blazers were once again led by the play of star forward DeJ Lillard , who sat out the game with a hip injury . Nikola Jokic led the team with 24 points , 15 rebounds and nine assists . Jamal Murray came off the bench to provide 19 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday . The Nuggets ( 19 - 9 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Paul George led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points , five rebounds and two assists . Steven Adams recorded a double - double , totaling 26 points and 14 rebounds . Russell Westbrook was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 13 points , 14 rebounds , eight assists and four steals . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors , 95 - 86 , at Pepsi Center on Sunday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Nuggets , as they held the Raptors to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Raptors 51 . The three - point shooting was key for Denver , as they went 13 - of - 29 , while the Raptors went just 9 - of - 19 . The Nuggets also recorded 21 assists , while the Raptors committed 11 turnovers to just 13 assists . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 10 rebounds , four assists and two steals . Jamal Murray finished second on the team , totaling 19 points , five rebounds and four assists . Mike Conley was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 13 points , three rebounds and one assist . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday . The Nuggets ( 20 - 9 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kawhi Leonard did all he could though , as he led the team with 29 points , 14 rebounds and four assists . Delon Wright led the bench with 15 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Serge Ibaka totaled 14 points and seven rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was Of points , as it was one of their best games of the season . On deck for Denver is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 126 - 118 , at Pepsi Center on Tuesday . The Nuggets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Mavericks by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he tallied 32 points , 16 rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block . Jamal Murray finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , seven rebounds and 15 assists . No other starter scored in double figures , as they got a nice spark off the bench , totaling 16 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Mavericks is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday . The Nuggets ( 21 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Lgside , Lonel was Loff the bench , as he recorded 23 points , 12 rebounds and 12 assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 102 - 99 , at Pepsi Center on Friday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Jamal Murray was the player of the game , as he tallied 31 points , six rebounds and three assists off the bench . Nikola Jokic finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Mason Plumlee was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled three points , 12 rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday . The Nuggets ( 22 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team in scoring , tallying 24 points , seven rebounds , three assists and three steals . DeMar DeRozan finished second on the team , totaling 15 points , five rebounds and five assists . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 13 points , three rebounds and two steals . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 24 - 11 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 9 - 29 ) 115 - 108 on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Knicks 32 - 32 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Nuggets also out - rebounded the Knicks 53 - 43 , even furthering their advantage . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 8 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 19 points , to go along with 14 rebounds and three blocked shots . It was his second triple - double in a row , as he 's now combined for 35 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Paul Millsap also played well , as he went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 0 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . It was a nice surprise for the Nuggets , as he 's averaging only 7 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , rookie Toref rey was moved into the starting lineup . It was a season - high in points for the Knicks , as he 's only averaging 10 points per game on the season . Luke et was the biggest contributor , going 6 - for - 9 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while adding six rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Kevin Garnett had 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . Enes Kanter was able to notch a double - double with 17 points and 12 rebounds . The Knicks ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday . The Nuggets ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 26 - 11 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 18 - 20 ) 123 - 110 on Saturday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 31 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 39 points ( 16 - 29 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with 12 rebounds , six assists , three steals and one blocked shot , in 35 minutes . Paul Millsap tallied 18 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds , four steals and three assists , in 27 minutes . Gary Harris was the only other player to score in double figures , as he finished with 17 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists , in 25 minutes . Coming off the bench , rookie Toreese rey had 12 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds , one assist and one block , in 28 minutes . The Nuggets had six players score in double digits . Kemba Walker had 20 points ( 6 - 17 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , four rebounds and three assists , in 33 minutes . Bismack Biyombo recorded a double - double , with 16 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , 12 rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots , in 30 minutes . The only other player to score double digits in the scoring column , with Malik k scoring 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) . It was a nice night for him . Next the Hornets will play in Phoenix on Sunday . The Nuggets will begin a three - game road trip in Houston on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 28 - 12 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 24 - 17 ) 121 - 100 on Thursday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Clippers 38 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Clippers 38 . Los Angeles came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Lou Williams led the team with 19 points and five assists off the bench . Tobias Harris also played well , as he totaled 18 points and 11 rebounds . The Clippers will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host the Detroit Pistons . The Nuggets played this game without Danilo Gallinari and it clearly hampered them here . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he accumulated 18 points , 14 rebounds and 10 assists en route to a triple - double . Jamal Murray scored a career - high 23 points off the bench as well . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 29 - 13 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 26 - 18 ) 116 - 113 on Sunday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Nuggets was their rebounding , as they snatched down 35 boards to the Blazers 39 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 35 boards to the Blazers 39 . The Nuggets also shot well from the field , as they went 45 percent from the field , while holding the Blazers to just 42 percent . Damian Lillard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 26 points , four rebounds and seven assists . C.J . McCollum was n't far behind , totaling 18 points , three rebounds and three assists . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 12 points , eight rebounds , four assists and three steals . On deck for the Trail Blazers is a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday . The Nuggets have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he accumulated 40 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . Jamal Murray also played well , as he scored 24 points off the bench . On deck for Denver is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 30 - 14 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 29 - 14 ) 142 - 111 on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 51 - 38 in the first half . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 31 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 8 - 13 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant finished with 27 points ( 11 - 15 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) , four rebounds and six assists , in 29 minutes . Draymond Green ( back ) returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a sore knee . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Nuggets had six players score in double figures . Malik Beasley led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt ) . Jamal Murray tallied 21 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , four assists , three rebounds and one block , in 31 minutes . Nikola Jokic finished with 17 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , eight assists and four rebounds , in 23 minutes . The Nuggets have now lost four of their last five games . Next , the Nuggets will host the Bulls on Thursday . The Warriors will host the Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 30 - 14 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 35 ) 135 - 105 on Thursday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 28 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Nuggets was their rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Bulls 45 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Bulls 45 . The Nuggets also recorded 34 assists on 50 made baskets . Jamal Murray led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 25 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 7 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with five assists . Nikola Jokic finished with 18 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and 11 assists , in 25 minutes . The Nuggets had seven players score in double figures . Gary Harris ( knee ) returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a hip injury . Continuing to start the season , Last in the starting lineup at point guard , 5 - 10 from the field and 5 - 10 from three - point land , 5 - 10 from deep , 5 - 10 from deep , along with 10 rebounds and one assist , in 25 minutes . The Bulls were led by 27 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , 10 rebounds and one assist , in 25 minutes off the bench . Robin Lopez tallied 17 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds , in 19 minutes off the bench . Jabari Parker chipped in 15 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds , two assists and one block , in 18 minutes . The Bulls shot a respectable 44 percent from the field , including 10 percent from deep . Next the Nuggets will host the Cavaliers on Saturday . The Nuggets will host the Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 31 - 14 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 38 ) 124 - 102 on Saturday . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Cavaliers 28 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Anthony-Towns was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 23 points and six rebounds in the defeat . Cleveland will look to bounce back on Monday when they host the Chicago Bulls . The Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he accumulated 19 points , 11 rebounds and 12 assists . Jamal Murray also played well off the bench , as he scored 26 points to go along with five assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 32 - 15 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 40 ) 132 - 95 on Friday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't miss a beat . In fact , the Nuggets outscored the Suns 37 - 14 in the third quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Suns 35 . The Nuggets also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Phoenix to just 35 percent . Devin Booker led the team in scoring , as he dropped 35 points on 9 - of - 19 shooting . Josh Jackson was the only other starter in double figures , as he tallied 17 points , three rebounds , two assists and two blocks . The Suns have a quick turnaround , as they play the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday in their next game . The Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . Paul Millsap led the team with 20 points , nine rebounds and three steals in the win . Mason Plumlee also played well , as he amassed 16 points , seven rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 33 - 15 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 32 - 18 ) 126 - 110 on Saturday . The Sixers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Sixers to 14 points in the fourth quarter and outscored them 41 - 14 in the final 12 minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the 76ers 41 . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Nikola Jokic led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points , 18 rebounds and 10 assists . The Sixers have a quick turnaround , as they play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in their next game . The Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season , but this was a great team effort . T.J. Redick led the team with 22 points off the bench , while going 9 - for - 19 from the field . Ben Simmons also played well , as he accumulated 19 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 36 - 15 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 29 - 22 ) 136 - 122 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Nuggets outscored the Rockets 35 to 27 in the fourth quarter . Isaiah Thomas was the only starter to play well , as he scored a season - high four points in just eight minutes . The Rockets will look to bounce - back when they take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday in their next game . Denver has now won four of their last five games . Malik Beasley led the team with 35 points off the bench , while going 6 - for - 7 from the free - throw line . Nikola Jokic also played well , as he amassed 31 points , 13 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for Denver is a matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 38 - 18 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 25 - 30 ) 103 - 87 on Monday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Heat 35 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic , who posted a game - high of 23 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , 12 rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes . The double - double was his second in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 24 points and 10 rebounds . Malik Beasley led all scorers with 23 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) . Coming just shy of a double - double , rookie point guard Monens contributed 17 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and seven assists in 27 minutes . Mason Plumlee chipped in with 11 points , eight rebounds , three assists and three blocks , in 30 minutes . The Nuggets now have a three - game lead on the road this season . Meanwhile , the Heat are now 3 - 1 in their last 10 games . Justise Winslow led the team in scoring with 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , along with four rebounds and two steals , in 36 minutes . James Johnson added 14 points , six rebounds , three blocks , two assists and one steal , in 27 minutes off the bench . Josh Richardson chipped in 12 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight assists , in 32 minutes off the bench . Next up the Heat will head to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 39 - 18 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 30 - 27 ) 120 - 118 on Wednesday at Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Kings 41 - 45 in the first quarter . The Nuggets were led by Paul Millsap , who scored 25 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) to go with 13 rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block in 30 minutes . Malik Beasley led the bench with 21 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with four rebounds and one steal , in 30 minutes . Nikola Jokic followed up with 20 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , 18 rebounds and 11 assists , in 36 minutes . The Nuggets had seven players score in double figures . The Kings had six players score in double figures . Buddy Hield led the way with 25 points ( 9 - 23 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with five rebounds and three assists , in 33 minutes . Harrison Barnes chipped in 19 points , 11 rebounds and four assists , in 41 minutes . The only other player to score double digits for the T-Wolves was DeJ , who recorded 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG ) and 10 assists , in 31 minutes . The Kings will now head to Golden State to take on the Warriors on Thursday . The Nuggets will play in Dallas on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 41 - 18 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 33 - 28 ) 123 - 96 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Nuggets jumping out to a 34 - 27 lead after one quarter . Nikola Jokic led the way with 22 points and 16 rebounds in 27 minutes . Paul Millsap added a double - double of 21 points and 16 rebounds . The Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Los Angeles has dropped two of their last three games . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as forward JJ Reddick ( hamstring ) was able to play . The Clippers shot 38 percent from the field and 29 percent from beyond the arc . The Clippers will host the Mavericks on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 42 - 18 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 38 - 22 ) 121 - 112 on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 29 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Thunder went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Thunder 46 . The Nuggets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Thunder 46 . The Nuggets also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Thunder to just 42 percent . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 11 - for - 25 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding nine rebounds and 10 assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line 13 times , and converted on 10 of those attempts . Will Barton came off the bench for 23 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and five assists in 32 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming off the bench , Jamal Murray went 8 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points in 32 minutes . Paul Millsap had a double - double with 12 points and 10 rebounds . The only other Thunder player to reach double figures in points was Paul George , who came off the bench for 25 points ( 7 - 24 FG , 3 - 14 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , eight rebounds , seven assists and six steals . It was his second straight night with 25 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Russell Westbrook did n't have his best night shooting the ball , as he went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 22 points , to go along with 14 rebounds and nine assists . He 's now posted a double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Jerami Grant went 9 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from beyond the arc to score 21 points . Steven Adams added 15 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds as well . The Nuggets ' next game will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Thursday , while the Thunder will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 35 - 26 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 42 - 19 ) 111 - 104 on Thursday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Jazz got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 33 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Nuggets 44 . Utah also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Nuggets 44 . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 16 - for - 29 from the free - throw line . They were led by point guard DonJ , who tallied 24 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Kyle Korver also played well , as he scored 22 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Joe Ingles also had a nice all - around game , accumulating 15 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for Utah is a matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday . The Nuggets did n't play their defense in this game , but they did just that . Will Barton was the player of the game , as he amassed 21 points and 13 rebounds . Nikola Jokic was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points , 13 rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 29 - 36 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 42 - 20 ) 120 - 112 on Saturday . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Nuggets 44 . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Nikola Jokic led the team with 20 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Paul Millsap also played well , as he tallied 16 points , seven rebounds and five steals . Up next for the Pelicans is a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday . The Nuggets did n't play their best game in this game , but they simply could n't keep up with the Nuggets . Elfrid Payton was the star , as he accumulated eight points , seven rebounds and 10 assists in the win . Julius Randle was the star , as he totaled 28 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Frank Jackson also played well , as he amassed 16 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 44 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 32 - 36 ) 133 - 107 on Tuesday at Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Timberwolves 31 - 20 in the first quarter . The Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray , who went 10 - for - 16 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding three rebounds and three steals . Paul Millsap added 23 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Nikola Jokic chipped in with 18 points ( 9 - 14 FG ) , eight rebounds and seven assists . Coming off the bench , rookie Monens contributed 16 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt ) , five rebounds and six assists , in 26 minutes . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 34 points ( 14 - 25 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 10 rebounds , three assists and three blocked shots , in 32 minutes . Tyus Jones had 16 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) , two rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 26 minutes off the bench . Cameron Ellis had 12 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , two assists , one rebound and two steals , in 25 minutes . Williams contributed 11 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , four assists , one rebound and two steals . The Timberwolves are fifth in the Western Conference , 11 games behind the eighth - place Trail Blazers . The Nuggets host the Mavericks on Thursday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 45 - 22 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 41 ) 100 - 99 on Thursday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Nuggets also out - rebounded the Mavericks 44 - 40 , even furthering their advantage . Paul Millsap led all scorers with 33 points ( 14 - 19 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . Nikola Jokic recorded a double - double , finishing with 11 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 14 rebounds and eight assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 40 points and 30 rebounds over that span . Rookie Jamal Murray led the bench with 12 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven assists . The Nuggets had six players reach double figures in points . They were led by Lebron čić , who had 24 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 7 FT ) , 11 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Tim Hardaway Jr added 17 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) and three assists as well . Notching a double - double of his own , Dwight Powell finished with 16 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and 10 rebounds . The Nuggets ' next game will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 46 - 22 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 44 - 26 ) 102 - 100 on Saturday . The Nuggets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 39 boards to the Pacers 41 . The Nuggets were also fantastic from the field , as they went 11 - for - 29 from long range , while Indiana went just 6 - of - 16 . The Nuggets also recorded 27 assists , while the Pacers committed just 10 turnovers to just 20 assists . Nikola Jokic led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Paul Millsap recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 13 rebounds . Will Barton led the bench with 17 points , six rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday . The Nuggets ( 46 - 22 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Thaddeus Young was the player of the game , as he totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds . Darren Collison led the starters with 17 points , two rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 50 - 23 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 37 - 37 ) 95 - 92 on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 27 - 9 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons outscored the Pistons 39 - 9 in the fourth quarter , but the Nuggets were able to hold off the gas in the final 12 minutes . The key for Denver was the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Pistons 56 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Pistons 56 . Detroit came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Jamal Murray led the team in scoring , as he dropped 33 points off the bench . Nikola Jokic also played well , as he tallied 23 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday . The Nuggets played this game without Danilo Gallinari and it clearly hampered them here . Blake Griffin led the team with 29 points and also snatched down 15 rebounds . Reggie Jackson had a nice all - around game , as he accumulated 17 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 32 - 46 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 51 - 25 ) 95 - 90 on Sunday at Pepsi Center in Denver . The Wizards got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 23 - 10 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Wizards were led by Troy Brown , who scored 24 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and grabbed seven rebounds in 42 minutes . Thomas Bryant scored 20 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) to go with 14 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Bradley Beal chipped in 17 points , six assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 36 minutes . The Wizards will look to extend their winning streak to three games , as they host the Bulls on Wednesday . The Nuggets had six players score in double digits . Nikola Jokic led the way with 23 points ( 11 - 15 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , 14 rebounds , four assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 30 minutes . Paul Millsap posted a double - double off the bench with 13 points and 15 rebounds , in 31 minutes . The Nuggets have now lost four of their last five games . Next , the Nuggets will finish up their road trip in Oakland on Tuesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 52 - 26 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 45 - 34 ) 113 - 85 on Wednesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 28 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went just 39 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from beyond the arc . The Nuggets also forced the Spurs into 11 turnovers , while committing only 15 of their own . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 9 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the free throw line to score a team - high of 20 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Coming just shy of a double - double , rookie Mon<TEAM> recorded 19 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and three rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jamal Murray posted a double - double , recording 14 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 11 assists . It was his second straight double - double , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , rookie JJ Lillard had to leave the game with only one minute left in the game . The only other player to reach double figures in points was LJ Walker , who had 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and two rebounds in 15 minutes . The Spurs were led by Lebron nie , who went 6 - for - 11 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 16 points in 15 minutes . DeMar DeRozan was able to score 11 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , while adding three assists and two blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Dāvis Bertāns , who came off the bench for 11 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 27 minutes . The Nuggets ' next game will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday , while the Spurs will travel to Washington to play the Wizards on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 53 - 26 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 50 - 29 ) 119 - 110 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with Denver jumping out to a 29 - 29 lead after one quarter . However , the Trail Blazers were able to hold off the Trail Blazers in the second half , where they outscored the Trail Blazers , 34 - 21 . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the team was led by JJ off the bench . The Nuggets have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season , and they showed why on Friday . Portland has been one of the best teams in the NBA this season and they showed why . Damian Lillard had a nice all - around game , as he tallied 14 points , eight assists and four rebounds in the loss . Enes Kanter led the team with 24 points , while also grabbing seven rebounds . On deck for Portland is a matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday . The Nuggets will look to keep this momentum going on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 54 - 28 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 36 - 46 ) 99 - 95 on Wednesday at Pepsi Center in Denver . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves went 44 percent from the floor and just 25 percent from deep . The Nuggets also forced the Timberwolves into 10 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Nikola Jokic led the way , going 13 - for - 26 from the field and 1 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and three steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's now combined for 59 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jamal Murray also played a big factor in the win , recording 17 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming close to a double - double , Gary Harris finished with 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and three rebounds . Coming off the bench , it was a nice surprise for the Nuggets . Andrew Wiggins led the way , going 11 - for - 20 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , averaging 21 points and five rebounds over his last three games . Gorgui Dieng had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 20 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and three steals . Coming off the bench , Cameron ds added 19 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) and six rebounds . It was a nice surprise for the Timberwolves . Coming off the bench , Dario Saric added 11 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and seven rebounds . The Nuggets ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday , while the Timberwolves will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on the road .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 111 - 83 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday . In a game between two of the top - three teams in the NBA , the Pacers were able to prevail with a big road win . Indiana actually led for the majority of the game , but the Pacers outscored the Grizzlies 35 to 19 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Pacers recording 29 assists to just seven turnovers , while Memphis committed just seven turnovers to just 16 assists . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Grizzlies 28 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Marc Gasol was the player of the game , as he tallied 13 points , six rebounds , three assists and three steals . Memphis will look to bounce back on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks . The Grizzlies ( 0 - 1 ) have a tough task on Friday when they host the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 132 - 112 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . In a game between two of the top - two teams in the NBA , the Pacers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Nets 33 - 29 in the final quarter , while the Nets outscored the Nets 33 - 27 in the final period to seal the win . Indiana actually led for the majority of the game , but the Pacers outscored the Nets 37 to 27 in the fourth quarter . The Pacers actually won the rebounding battle 40 - 40 and the rebounding differential , 40 - 21 . The Nets ( 1 - 2 ) have now lost three - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , seven rebounds , three assists and four steals . Kyle O'Quinn came off the bench to provide 16 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Pacers ( 2 - 1 ) have now won three of their last four games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Caris LeVert led the team in scoring , as he totaled 19 points , four rebounds and three assists off the bench . D'Angelo Russell also played well , as he amassed 12 points , six rebounds and seven assists . The only other starter in double figures was RoJ s , as he totaled 12 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Indiana Pacers , 103 - 93 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The Blazers had to play this game without point guard Rajon Rondo , but they did n't play . Victor Oladipo led the team with 21 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Darren Collison was second on the team , with 17 points , two rebounds , six assists and two steals . Thaddeus Young totaled 16 points , four rebounds and two steals . Myles Turner finished with 10 points , nine rebounds and three blocks . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 4 - 3 ) have now won four of their last five games . Zach Randolph led the team in scoring , as he accrued 17 points , three rebounds and three assists off the bench . Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 10 rebounds . Damian Lillard led the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 7 - 3 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 6 - 3 ) 102 - 101 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Pacers were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Indiana was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Celtics ' 45 . Victor Oladipo led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds . Tyreke Evans added 17 points of his own . Domantas Sabonis had a near double - double with 12 points and nine rebounds . Bojan Bogdanovic chipped in 16 points , three rebounds and three steals , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Celtics have now lost four of their last five , as they continue to struggle . Getting their first start of the season , with five players scoring in double - digits . Marcus Morris led the team in scoring with 23 points on 9 - 13 shooting . Kyrie Irving added 18 points on 6 - 12 shooting , including 4 - 7 from long range . The only other player to score double digits for the scoring was JaJ , who finished with 14 points , seven rebounds , three assists and one block , in 33 minutes . Next up , the Celtics travel to Denver to face the Nuggets on Monday . Indiana will host the Rockets on Monday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 4 - 5 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 7 - 4 ) 98 - 94 on Monday . In a game between two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the Rockets were able to pull away in the second half . In fact , the Rockets outscored the Pacers 29 to 19 in the fourth quarter . The difference in the game was the free - throw shooting , as the Rockets went 15 - for - 29 , while the Pacers went just 8 - for - 20 . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 17 boards to the Pacers 39 . This was a tough loss for the Rockets , as they have now lost three of their last five . James Harden led the team with 28 points , four rebounds and six assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 10 rebounds . Chris Paul really struggled , as he went 4 - of - 12 from the field to finish with nine points , five rebounds and 13 assists . The bench was a nice spark off the bench , as Isaiah Teague dropped a career - high four points and two assists . Houston will return to action on Thursday in a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder . The Pacers ( 7 - 4 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Victor Oladipo led the team in scoring , tallying 28 points and six rebounds . Domantas Sabonis had a nice game off the bench , as he amassed 17 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Thaddeus Young was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled eight points and 11 rebounds . Indiana 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 7 - 5 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 7 - 5 ) 100 - 94 on Wednesday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled , as they both shot below 40 percent from the field . The Sixers actually shot 48 percent from the field , while holding Indiana to just 37 percent on their end . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 41 . Joel Embiid led the team with 20 points and 10 rebounds . Dario Saric was second on the team in scoring , as he totaled 18 points and seven rebounds . Ben Simmons was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 16 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Pacers ( 7 - 5 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Victor Oladipo led the team with 36 points , six rebounds , seven assists , two steals and three blocks . Domantas Sabonis recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat , 99 - 91 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Pacers , as they held the Heat to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The Pacers actually won the rebounding battle , 47 - 38 , and outscored the Heat in the paint , 56 - 36 . The Pacers ( 6 - 9 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Josh Richardson was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , four rebounds and two assists . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 17 rebounds and two blocks . Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team , providing 16 points and six rebounds . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Pacers ( 9 - 6 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Tyreke Evans led the team with 23 points and 10 rebounds . Domantas Sabonis finished second on the team , totaling 15 points , 12 rebounds and three assists . Myles Turner finished with 12 points , seven rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Indiana will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 97 - 89 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Hawks to just 17 points in the fourth quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Indiana was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Hawks 41 . Atlanta also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording 25 more assists than Atlanta , while committing two less turnovers . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 41 . Jeremy Lin led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 16 points , four rebounds and four assists . Kent Bazemore led the starters with 13 points , five rebounds , four assists and four steals . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Pacers ( 10 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring off the bench , dropping 22 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting off the bench . Domantas Sabonis had a nice game off the bench , as he accrued nine points , 16 rebounds and six assists . Indiana 's next game will be on Monday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Utah Jazz , 121 - 94 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was key for the Pacers , as they shot 53 percent from the field , while holding Utah to just 37 percent on their end . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Pacers recording 35 assists to nine turnovers , while the Jazz committed 18 turnovers to just 26 assists . The Pacers had a nightmare game in the first half , but could n't quite hold off the Jazz . Ricky Rubio led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 11 rebounds . Domantas Sabonis was huge off the bench , dropping 19 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Indiana will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets . The Pacers ( 11 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting off the bench . Aaron Holiday was second on the team , as he dropped 19 points and seven rebounds off the bench . The Pacers will look to keep this momentum going against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers , 111 - 100 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday . In a game between two of the top - five teams in the NBA , the Spurs were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Spurs outscored the Pacers , 28 - 22 , in the fourth quarter to secure the win . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Pacers to just 44 percent from the field . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pacers 45 . The Spurs also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Pacers to just 44 percent from the field . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he collected 33 points , 14 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . DeMar DeRozan finished second on the team , totaling 17 points , three rebounds and six assists . Rudy Gay recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points , 12 rebounds and seven assists . Patty Mills led the bench with 14 points , two assists and two steals . On deck for San Antonio is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday . The Pacers ( 11 - 8 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Domantas Sabonis had a double - double , totaling 19 points , 16 rebounds and four assists . Cory Joseph led the bench with 18 points , four rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls , 96 - 90 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Pacers , as they held the Bulls to 38 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . The Pacers actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Bulls 44 . Chicago came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Last year was Chicago 's bench , as they held the lead for the majority of the game . The Bulls shot just 42 percent from the field , while the Bulls went just 32 percent from the field . Darren Collison led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 23 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Myles Turner recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , 11 rebounds and five blocks . Domantas Sabonis started at center and totaled nine points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday . The Pacers ( 14 - 10 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Chicago was led by rookie Last all - star point guard , as 21 points , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Justin Holiday was second on the team , providing 15 points , six rebounds and three assists off the bench . Zach LaVine finished with 13 points and nine assists . Jabari Parker scored 12 points , eight rebounds and one assist . Chicago 's next game will be on Friday , when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Sacramento Kings , 107 - 97 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Kings 34 to 18 in the third quarter and 34 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was key , as the Pacers recorded 26 assists to 15 turnovers , while the Kings committed 13 turnovers to their 24 assists . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 52 - 43 . The Kings also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 52 - 43 . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 20 points on 8 - of - 20 shooting . T.J. x was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 18 points and six assists . Willie Cauley-Stein tallied 14 points , nine rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Nemanja Bjelica was a nice spark off the bench , providing six points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday . The Pacers ( 16 - 10 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Thaddeus Young was the player of the game , as he totaled 20 points and nine rebounds . Myles Turner finished with nine points , 13 rebounds and four blocks . Bojan Bogdanovic was huge off the bench , providing 18 points , four rebounds and two assists . Indiana will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards , 109 - 101 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pacers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Myles Turner was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 12 rebounds and five blocks in the win . Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team , providing 22 points and seven rebounds . Thaddeus Young recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Pacers is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday . The Pacers ( 17 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , tallying 30 points , three rebounds , three assists and three steals . Kelly Oubre was huge off the bench , providing 23 points , five rebounds and three steals . Indiana 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 113 - 97 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a much needed road win . Indiana actually led for the majority of this game , as Milwaukee never led by more than seven points . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , as they shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks went just 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from long distance . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Bucks 43 . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Bucks ' 22 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and they did n't disappoint . Thaddeus Young was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and five steals . Myles Turner finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , seven rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Victor Oladipo recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday . The Pacers ( 18 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Eric Bledsoe was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 26 points , six assists and two steals . Giannis Antetokounmpo totaled 12 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Brook Lopez came off the bench to provide 15 points , five rebounds and four blocks . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks , 110 - 99 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . Indiana actually led for the majority of this game , as they led for the final 29 minutes and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was key for the Pacers , as they shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , while the Knicks hit just 40 percent of their shots . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 44 . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 44 . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and five steals . Myles Turner finished second on the team , totaling 24 points , six rebounds and two blocks . Domantas Sabonis recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Pacers is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 20 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Enes Kanter was the player of the game , as he led the team with 20 points and 15 rebounds . Tim Hardaway Jr. also scored 19 points , adding three assists and two steals . Emmanuel Mudiay came off the bench to provide 18 points and six assists . On deck for the Pacers is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday .", "The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Indiana Pacers , 92 - 91 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday . The Cavaliers ( 8 - 23 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest with a road win over the Pacers ( 20 - 11 ) on Wednesday , while the Pacers ( 20 - 11 ) came into Tuesday 's contest with only a road win over the Pacers ( 20 - 11 ) on Wednesday . Cleveland held Indiana to just 40 percent shooting from the field and 26 percent from three - point range , while the Pacers managed to hold Indiana to just 40 percent shooting from the field and 26 percent from three - point range . After going back - to - back set for the first time in three games , Jarreaky Jaraff the Cavs was able to overcome a standout performance from Jarreen of their starting five . They also outscored Cleveland 25 - 22 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory . The Cavaliers were led by Rodney Hood , who posted 17 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals . Larry Nance , Jr. followed with a 15 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included six assists , three steals and one block . Thaddeus Young contributed 13 points , nine boards , three assists , two steals and one block . Myles Turner posted a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and four blocks . Doug McDermott led the bench with 12 points and one steal . Cory Joseph was productive as a reserve as well with two points , nine rebounds , two assists and one block . Victor Oladipo tallied 12 points , five rebounds , five assists , two blocks and one steal . Bojan Bogdanovic led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds and one assist . CPrince led the bench with 13 points , seven rebounds and one assist . Matthew Dellavedova led the bench with 10 points , four assists and one rebound . The Cavaliers next head to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Wednesday night , while the Pacers head to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Wednesday night .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards , 105 - 89 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this dominating win . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Wizards , 31 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Wizards , 31 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . The Pacers actually won the rebounding battle , 57 - 37 , and outscored the Wizards in the paint , 52 - 38 , in the paint . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 37 . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 37 . Myles Turner was the player of the game , as he collected 18 points , 17 rebounds and two blocks . Victor Oladipo finished with 12 points , six rebounds , nine assists and three steals . Domantas Sabonis totaled 15 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Markieff Morris led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 16 points and six rebounds . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday . The Pacers ( 22 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . John Wall really struggled , as he went just 1 - of - 7 from three - point range . Bradley Beal really struggled , as he scored just seven points on 2 - of - 11 shooting . Thomas Bryant led the team in scoring , dropping 11 points and seven rebounds . Jeff Green was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 10 points , three rebounds and two assists . Indiana 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons , 125 - 88 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Pacers led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Pacers , as they held the Pistons to 37 percent from the field and 35 percent from three - point range . Rebounding was a huge factor as well , with Indiana winning that battle , 43 - 44 . Indiana also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 44 . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring , as he dropped 18 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 12 rebounds and three blocks . Darren Collison led the bench with 19 points , three rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Myles Turner collected 17 points , two rebounds , two assists , two steals and three blocks . Thaddeus Young was huge off the bench , providing 17 points and four rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday . The Pacers ( 24 - 12 ) have now won nine of their last 11 , as they continue to climb up the standings . Victor Oladipo really struggled , as he went 2 - of - 9 from the field to finish with seven points , five rebounds and seven assists . Domantas Sabonis led the team in scoring , dropping 19 points and 11 rebounds on 8 - of - 11 from the field . Reggie Jackson also played well , accumulating eight points , four rebounds and six assists . Indiana 's next game will be on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 116 - 108 , at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday . In a game between two of the top - tier teams in the NBA , the Pacers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Hawks , 34 - 21 , in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 13 - of - 32 from three - point range , while the Hawks went just 13 - of - 29 . Indiana also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Atlanta , while committing two less turnovers . The Pacers ( 11 - 25 ) have now won three - straight games , as they continue to regress . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 22 points , four rebounds , seven assists and four steals . Myles Turner was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 20 points , eight rebounds , four assists and four blocks . Bojan Bogdanovic was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday . The Pacers ( 25 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . John Wall was the player of the game , as he totaled 22 points , 16 rebounds and four assists . Alex Len tallied 19 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Trailing 16 points , four rebounds , seven assists and three steals off the bench as well . Indiana will look to keep rolling on Friday in a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 29 - 14 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 34 ) 131 - 97 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Suns 38 - 19 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Pacers were also able to force the Suns into 19 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers , going 7 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 20 points , while also adding five rebounds and three assists . Myles Turner also had a strong showing , finishing with 18 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . It was a nice surprise for the Pacers , as he 's averaging only 7 points per game on the season . Darren Collison had 15 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , seven assists and three steals . The only other Pacer to reach double figures in points was Victor Oladipo , who had eight points ( 2 - 11 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists . T.J. Warren led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and a steal . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was DeJ , who came off the bench for 14 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds in 28 minutes . Kelly Oubre was also a big contributor off the bench with 16 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 6 FT ) and five rebounds . The Pacers ' next game will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday , while the Suns will travel to Toronto to play the Raptors on Thursday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 30 - 16 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 29 - 15 ) 120 - 96 on Thursday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pacers by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Pacers went just 9 - for - 20 . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 40 . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , five rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Joel Embiid was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 22 points , 13 rebounds and eight assists . T.J. Redick totaled 20 points , three rebounds and five assists . Philadelphia will return to action on Saturday in a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder . The Pacers ( 29 - 15 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Thaddeus Young led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points and six rebounds . Victor Oladipo tallied 15 points and seven assists of his own . Myles Turner was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled eight points , 12 rebounds , three steals and three blocks in the defeat . Indiana 's next game will be on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 30 - 15 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 20 - 25 ) 111 - 99 on Saturday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Pacers led for the final 35 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Tyreke Evans led all scorers with 19 points in 25 minutes off the bench . Domantas Sabonis followed up with 16 points and 11 rebounds . Victor Oladipo finished with 12 points , eight rebounds , six assists and three steals . The Pacers will look to extend their win streak on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets . Indiana has now won four of their last five games . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring with 20 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double of 15 points and 16 rebounds in 31 minutes . Wesley Matthews scored 17 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting . The Mavericks will play the Bucks in Milwaukee on Monday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 31 - 15 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 22 - 24 ) 120 - 95 on Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 34 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Indiana was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Hornets 44 . The three - point shooting was key for Indiana , as they went 14 - of - 21 from the charity stripe , while Charlotte went just 12 - for - 19 . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Hornets 44 . The Pacers were also fantastic from the field , as they went 14 - for - 21 from long distance . Victor Oladipo was the player of the game , as he tallied 21 points and seven assists . Darren Collison also played well , as he tallied 19 points , four rebounds and nine assists . The Pacers will look to keep this momentum going against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday . The Pacers have been struggling recently , but they showed some great resiliency here . Kemba Walker carried the load , as he accumulated 23 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Bismack Biyombo recorded a double - double off the bench , as he totaled 10 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Pacers is a matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 32 - 15 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 36 - 14 ) 110 - 106 on Wednesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Raptors 35 - 16 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Pacers were also able to force the Raptors into 19 turnovers , while committing only six of their own . Thaddeus Young led the way , going 10 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , while also adding 15 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 24 points and 13 rebounds . Darren Collison also had a strong showing , finishing with 17 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , four rebounds and eight assists . Coming close to a double - double , Myles Turner finished with 13 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds , while C.J . Coming off the bench , Tyreke Evans added 11 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four assists . The Raptors were led by Serge Ibaka , who posted 23 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds . Kyle Lowry had a strong showing . He went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding seven assists and five rebounds . He 's now pushed his season averages to 21 points and 8 rebounds per game on the year . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Pascal Siakam , who finished with 16 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , nine rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Fred VanVleet had 14 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday , while the Raptors will travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 36 - 14 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 32 - 17 ) 132 - 100 on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Warriors got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 40 - 22 in the first quarter . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Warriors 48 - 38 , even furthering their advantage . Stephen Curry led all scorers , going 10 - for - 13 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding six rebounds and two steals . It was his second game in a row scoring output , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . DeMarcus Cousins also had a strong showing , finishing with 22 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes . It was his second game in a row with 20 or more points . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Klay Thompson , who finished with 16 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and two rebounds . The Warriors also had a big night from their bench . Myles Turner led the way , going 7 - for - 12 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding six rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 38 points and 10 rebounds over his last two outings . Coming off the bench , Bojan Bogdanovic added 15 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds . The Pacers just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Thaddeus Young finished with 11 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and four assists . The Warriors ' next game will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday , while the Pacers will travel to Washington to play the Wizards on Wednesday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 35 - 19 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 27 - 27 ) 136 - 94 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 33 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers finished at just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Pacers also forced the Lakers into 19 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers , going 10 - for - 17 from the field and 4 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding five assists in 32 minutes . Myles Turner also had a strong showing , scoring 22 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and four blocked shots . Coming close to a double - double , Thaddeus Young posted 12 points ( 6 - 12 FG ) , 11 rebounds and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Eight players finished with 17 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) and two rebounds . LeBron James led all scorers with 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds and nine assists . JaVale McGee was the only other starter in double figures with 16 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) . Coming off the bench , Lance Stephenson had 13 points ( 3 - 7 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) and two assists in 28 minutes . The Lakers struggled to find their scoring . The Pacers ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday , while the Lakers will travel to Boston to play the Celtics on Thursday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 36 - 19 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 30 - 26 ) 116 - 92 on Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 36 - 20 in the first quarter . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the likes of two teams combined for just three points . The Clippers have now lost two in a row and five of their last seven . Bojan Bogdanovic led the charge with 29 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with seven rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 31 minutes . Myles Turner finished with 17 points , three assists , four steals and two rebounds , in 27 minutes . Thaddeus Young chipped in 14 points , five rebounds , four assists and five steals , in 23 minutes . The Pacers have now won four of their last five games . The Pacers have now won nine of their last seven games . Montrezl Harrell led the team in scoring with 19 points on 9 - 13 shooting off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the Clippers was JohnJ . Danilo Gallinari finished with 12 points , five rebounds and two assists , in 19 minutes . Shaw , was the only other player to score in double figures in scoring , as the team shot a combined 4 - of - 30 from the field . Next up the Clippers will head to Boston to play the Celtics on Saturday . The Pacers host the Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 37 - 19 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 11 - 45 ) 105 - 90 on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Cavaliers 30 - 17 in the first quarter . The Pacers were led by Bojan Bogdanovic , who scored 23 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) to go with two assists in 34 minutes . Darren Collison had 18 points and nine assists , in 33 minutes . Domantas Sabonis put up a double - double , with 13 points and 10 rebounds , along with three assists and one steal , in 29 minutes . Myles Turner chipped in 14 points and eight rebounds , in 22 minutes off the bench . Cleveland has now lost four straight and will look to bounce back on Monday when they host the Knicks . Cleveland has dropped four straight games . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring with 18 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , in 31 minutes off the bench . Larry Nance Jr. also chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds , in 38 minutes . The only other Cavalier to score in double figures was Jarreepic , as the team shot a combined 5 - of - 30 from the field . Next up the Cavaliers will host the Knicks on Monday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 38 - 19 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 27 - 29 ) 99 - 90 on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 32 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line , while the Hornets finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Pacers were also able to force the Hornets into 18 turnovers , while committing only five of their own . Myles Turner led the team in scoring with 18 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds , three steals and three blocked shots , in 33 minutes . It was a new season - high in points for the Hornets , as he 's had a nice stretch of nine games . Darren Collison was the next highest scorer , as he finished with 13 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , four rebounds and eight assists . Coming close to a triple - double , Thaddeus Young finished with 11 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , eight rebounds and six assists . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring with 34 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 4 - 12 3Pt , 10 - 12 FT ) , along with nine rebounds and three assists . Jeremy Lamb had 21 points ( 7 - 22 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and seven rebounds . Coming off the bench , Cody Zeller posted 18 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Hornets had all five starters reach double figures in points . The Pacers ' next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday , while the Hornets will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Thursday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 43 - 14 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 38 - 20 ) 106 - 97 on Wednesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bucks 26 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also out - rebounded the Pacers 52 - 43 , even furthering their advantage . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way , going 12 - for - 22 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 19 rebounds and 11 assists . It was his second straight impressive performance , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Khris Middleton also had a strong showing . He went 5 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while also adding six rebounds and five assists . Coming close to a double - double , Malcolm Brogdon finished with 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and five rebounds . Coming off the bench , George Hill had 12 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four rebounds . The Pacers really struggled to get anything going offensively . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring with 20 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three assists . Darren Collison had 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and seven assists as well . Coming off the bench , Domantas Sabonis chipped in with 14 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes . The Pacers just did n't get much help from their bench . The Bucks ' next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Thursday , while the Pacers will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 39 - 20 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 26 - 34 ) 126 - 111 on Friday . The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Pacers outscored the Pelicans by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch , but it was n't enough . Anthony Davis was the only starter in double figures , as he tallied 15 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Cheick Diallo led the team in scoring , as he totaled 16 points and 18 rebounds . The Pelicans will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host the Los Angeles Lakers . Indiana had lost four - straight coming into this game , so a near wire - to - wire win is just what the doctor ordered . Wesley Matthews led the team with 24 points off the bench , as he went 7 - for - 14 from the field . Domantas Sabonis tallied 18 points and 13 rebounds of his own . On deck for the Pacers is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Saturday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 41 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 29 - 33 ) 122 - 115 on Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 35 - 26 in the first quarter . The Pacers were led by Bojan Bogdanovic , who scored 37 points ( 13 - 22 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes . Third-year forward T.J. eaJr. also had 18 points , in 21 minutes off the bench . Indiana has now won four straight and five of their last seven . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 42 points ( 15 - 29 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 9 - 13 FT ) , along with 17 rebounds and four assists , in 34 minutes . Jeff Teague tallied 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 5 - 7 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists , in 28 minutes . The Pacers had seven players score in double figures . The Pacers will host the Magic on Saturday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 30 - 34 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 41 - 23 ) 117 - 112 on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Magic got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Magic 27 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Magic were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 28 boards to Orlando 's 36 . Nikola Vucevic led all scorers with 27 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 32 minutes . Terrence Ross was dialed in with his shot as well . He went 8 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score 23 points , while adding three rebounds and a steal . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier chipped in with 19 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight assists . Over his last six games , he 's averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds , as he 's had a nice surprise for the Magic this season . Coming just shy of a double - double , Jonathan 1 - for - 8 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 12 points , while adding eight rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Aaron Gordon had 11 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and six assists . The Pacers ' next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday . The Pacers will host the Bulls on Tuesday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 42 - 23 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 18 - 47 ) 105 - 96 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 27 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls went just 37 percent from the floor and 35 percent from deep . The Pacers were also able to force the Bulls into nine turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers , going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding six rebounds and two steals . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Darren Collison also had a strong showing . He went 7 - for - 10 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding four rebounds and two steals . Notching a double - double of his own , Thaddeus Young finished with 11 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and six assists . Notching a double - double , Myles Turner finished with 10 points ( 3 - 11 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 11 rebounds and seven blocked shots . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who went 10 - for - 22 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding three assists in 37 minutes . Robin Lopez recorded a double - double , finishing with 20 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . Recording a double - double of his own with 14 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 13 rebounds in 33 minutes . Coming off the bench , Ryan Anderson had eight points ( 2 - 5 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and five rebounds . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday , while the Bulls will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 43 - 25 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 55 ) 103 - 98 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Knicks 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pacers were led by Bojan Bogdanovic , who scored 24 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) to go with four rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes . Darren Collison had 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , nine assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 30 minutes . Myles Turner chipped in 15 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 8 FT ) , nine rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks , in 37 minutes . Domantas Sabonis chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds , in 17 minutes off the bench . The Pacers will look to extend their winning streak to three games , when they host the Thunder on Thursday . The Knicks had a lot of production in this game , as they held the Knicks to 40 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range . Emmanuel Mudiay led the way with 21 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with four rebounds , four assists and two blocked shots , in 32 minutes . Damfinished with 18 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 36 minutes . DeAndre Jordan notched a double - double with 12 points ( 5 - 6 FG ) , 16 rebounds and five assists , in 35 minutes . Next , the Knicks will head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Friday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 44 - 25 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 27 ) 108 - 106 on Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Thunder 29 - 22 right away in the first quarter . The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook , who recorded his second triple - double of the season with 19 points , 14 rebounds and 11 assists . Bojan Bogdanovic added 23 points of his own , to go along with four rebounds and five assists . Indiana has now won two in a row and five of their last seven . Oklahoma City has now lost four of their last five games . Paul George scored a game - high 36 points on 10 - of - 23 shooting from the field and 6 - of - 11 from behind the arc . Russell Westbrook put up a triple - double of 19 points , 14 rebounds and 11 assists in 38 minutes . The Thunder will host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 45 - 29 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 49 - 23 ) 124 - 88 on Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 27 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 24 percent from deep . The Pacers also forced the Nuggets into 17 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers , going 13 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , while also adding six rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes . Myles Turner also played a factor in the win , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , 11 rebounds and two blocked shots . Domantas Sabonis also recorded a double - double , finishing with 15 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and 13 rebounds in 22 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds . Tyreke Evans added 11 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists as well . Nikola Jokic was the high - point man on the bench with 19 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and eight assists as well . Will Barton came off the bench for 15 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and three rebounds . The Nuggets just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , rookie MonJr had 12 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt ) and one assist . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday , while the Nuggets will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 38 - 39 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 45 - 32 ) 121 - 116 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Pacers 44 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Pacers 44 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Pacers 44 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 44 - 37 . Aaron Gordon was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Nikola Vucevic also played well , as he amassed 19 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for the Pacers , but this was easily their worst loss . Darren Collison led the team with 24 points and also dished out nine assists . Myles Turner recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Pacers is a matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Monday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 46 - 32 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 39 - 38 ) 111 - 102 on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 36 - 23 right away in the first quarter . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Pacers also forced the Pistons into 15 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Thaddeus Young led the way , going 8 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the free throw line to score 19 points , while also adding nine rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for Young , who 's now combined for 35 points and 10 assists over his last two games . Domantas Sabonis had a strong showing as well , finishing with 18 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds . Myles Turner had a strong showing , scoring 17 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds , three steals and five blocked shots . The Pistons just did n't get much help from their bench . Wayne Ellington led the team in scoring , going 10 - for - 19 from the field and 4 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding four rebounds and two assists . It was his second game in a row with 26 points , as it was a nice bounce back game for him . Andre Drummond posted a double - double of his own , finishing with 18 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 5 FT ) , 17 rebounds and five assists . It marked his fifth double - double of the season . Coming off the bench , Thon Maker chipped in with 14 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and four blocked shots . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday , while the Pistons will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 48 - 32 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 47 - 33 ) 117 - 97 on Friday . The Celtics came into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league , but they were still able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Pacers 45 . The Celtics were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 54 percent from the three - point line . They were led by JaJ um , who tallied 22 points , seven rebounds and three steals in the win . Gordon Hayward also played well , as he tallied 21 points , four rebounds and two assists . Up next for the Celtics is a matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for the Pacers , but they have now lost four of their last five games . Myles Turner was the player of the game , as he totaled 15 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 41 - 40 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 47 - 34 ) 108 - 96 on Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis . The Nets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 31 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who scored 20 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) to go with six assists and six rebounds in 30 minutes . Joe Harris had 19 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 30 minutes . The Nets have now won four games in a row , and they 'll look to extend their win streak to three games in Brooklyn . The Pacers have now lost four of their last seven games , as they continue to find their groove . Domantas Sabonis led the way with 17 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , 12 rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . Thaddeus Young tallied 16 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , four assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 25 minutes . The Pacers are now just 1 - 6 in their last 10 games . Next , the Pacers will visit Atlanta to play the Hawks on Wednesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings , 49 - 129 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , the Pelicans led for the entirety of the second half , as they led for the final 40 minutes . Defense was key for the Pelicans , as they held the Kings to 39 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Kings 39 . The free - throw shooting was a huge difference , as the Pelicans went 19 - for - 29 , while the Kings went 16 - of - 19 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , 10 rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks . Nikola Mirotic led the team in scoring , as he dropped 36 points and nine rebounds . Jrue Holiday was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , six rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday . The Pelicans ( 20 ) had to play this game extremely shorthanded , but they simply could n't keep it close . Willie Cauley-Stein led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 20 points and seven rebounds on 9 - of - 14 shooting . Marvin Williams tallied 19 points , eight rebounds , three assists , three steals and two blocks . Frank Mason Mason Plumlee totaled 18 points and six assists . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116 - 109 at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Clippers 36 - 22 in the fourth quarter . They were without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 34 points , 13 rebounds and five blocks in the win . Danilo Gallinari also played well , as he totaled 24 points and six rebounds . Patrick Beverley finished with 12 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday . The Pelicans ( 3 - 0 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . New Orleans was led by Anthony Davis , who totaled 34 points , 13 rebounds and five blocks in the win . Jrue Holiday also played well , as he accrued eight points , five rebounds and nine assists . The Pelicans will host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday for their next game .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 117 - 115 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , they outscored the Nets by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Nets 44 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring , as he dropped 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Caris LeVert totaled 21 points , six rebounds and four assists . Ed Davis was a nice spark off the bench , providing five points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Nets is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 4 - 0 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they look to continue their winning streak to four games . Jrue Holiday was the player of the game , as he accumulated 26 points , three rebounds and five assists . Anthony Davis finished with 18 points , 14 rebounds , three assists , four steals and five blocks . Elfrid Payton amassed 17 points , five rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 132 - 111 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling New Orleans team . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Pelicans 22 . Utah also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 40 . Utah also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 40 . Ricky Rubio led the team in scoring , as he totaled 28 points , six rebounds and 12 assists . Rudy Gobert finished second on the team , totaling 25 points , 14 rebounds and four blocks . No other player scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Jazz is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 4 - 1 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Nikola Mirotic led the team in scoring , as he dropped 25 points and eight rebounds off the bench . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , as he accrued 18 points , two rebounds and six assists . Frank Jackson was a nice spark off the bench , as he provided 14 points and two assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Chicago Bulls , 107 - 98 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Anthony Davis led the team with 32 points , 15 rebounds , seven assists and four blocks . Jrue Holiday was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , 10 rebounds , nine assists , two steals and two blocks . Julius Randle totaled 12 points , five rebounds and five assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday . The Pelicans ( 5 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Zach LaVine led the team in scoring , dropping 22 points , five rebounds and four assists . Jabari Parker recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 13 rebounds . Justin Holiday provided 17 points , two assists and three steals off the bench . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Phoenix Suns , 119 - 99 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint against a struggling Suns team . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Suns 37 . Anthony Davis led the team with 26 points , 13 rebounds , six assists and two blocks on 7 - of - 18 shooting . Julius Randle was second on the team , totaling 22 points , 15 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Jrue Holiday finished with 19 points , six rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday . The Suns ( 2 - 10 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . T.J. Warren was the player of the game , as he totaled 25 points , five rebounds and three blocks . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ ton , as he totaled 20 points and 12 rebounds . Devin Booker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points and seven assists . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks , 129 - 124 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 43 points , 17 rebounds and five assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points and eight rebounds off the bench . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 8 - 7 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . New Orleans was led by Anthony Davis , who totaled 43 points , 17 rebounds and five assists in the win . Jrue Holiday finished second on the team , totaling 24 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . Julius Randle totaled 19 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Denver Nuggets , 125 - 115 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 40 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . Julius Randle totaled 21 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and three steals . Jrue Holiday accrued 19 points , three rebounds , eight assists , three steals and one block . E'Twaun Moore led the bench with 13 points , five rebounds and one assist . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday . The Pelicans ( 9 - 7 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he totaled 25 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists . Gary Harris totaled 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Juan Hernangomez totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 140 - 126 at Smoothie King Center on Monday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 34 boards to the Spurs 44 . New Orleans shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent on their end . New Orleans also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording 34 assists to just 10 turnovers , while San Antonio committed 15 turnovers to just 22 assists . The Spurs shot 54 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , nine rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks in the win . Julius Randle recorded a triple - double , totaling 21 points , 14 rebounds and 10 assists . Jrue Holiday was huge off the bench , providing 21 points , four rebounds and nine assists . San Antonio will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday for their next game . The Pelicans ( 10 - 7 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , tallying 21 points , six rebounds and five assists . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 20 points of his own . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided seven points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 124 - 107 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday . The Celtics came into this game as a sizable favorite and they left no doubt with this result . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Pelicans 40 . The Celtics were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 19 - for - 29 , while the Pelicans went 12 - for - 22 . The Celtics also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 42 - 40 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he accumulated 27 points , 16 rebounds , five assists , three steals and three blocks . Nikola Mirotic was second on the team , as he totaled 25 points and five rebounds . Jrue Holiday was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 13 points , six rebounds , seven assists and three steals . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday . The Pelicans ( 10 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , accruing 26 points , five rebounds , 10 assists and five steals . Al Horford contributed 20 points , four rebounds , three assists and three steals . Marcus Morris totaled 19 points and 11 rebounds on 8 - of - 14 shooting . Terry Rozier was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points and two rebounds . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Washington Wizards , 125 - 104 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , 15 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Julius Randle totaled 23 points and 12 rebounds . Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to provide 15 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday . The Pelicans ( 11 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . New Orleans ( 11 - 11 ) had to play this game without New Orleans , but they did n't have their best performance of the season . Markieff Morris led the team in scoring , tallying 22 points and nine rebounds . Bradley Beal recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . John Wall finished with 17 points , five rebounds and seven assists . New Orleans will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Miami Heat .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 129 - 126 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held the Pelicans to just 36 points in the second half . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Clippers recording 29 assists to just seven turnovers , while the Pelicans committed just seven turnovers to their 29 assists . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 29 boards to the Pelicans ' 32 . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 29 boards to the Pelicans ' 32 . Los Angeles shot 52 percent from the field , while New Orleans shot 52 percent from the field . The bench was the difference in the game , as Miding Mised Mid - in points was the bench , as they held the lead for the majority of the game . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he totaled 27 points and six rebounds . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , providing 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . Lou Williams led the bench with 20 points , three rebounds and six assists . New Orleans will return to action on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks . The Pelicans ( 12 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Julius Randle was the player of the game , as he accumulated 37 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Jrue Holiday was n't far behind , as he accrued 32 points , four rebounds and 14 assists . Anthony Davis finished with 23 points , 13 rebounds , five assists , three steals and three blocks . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 132 - 106 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . New Orleans really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Mavericks 68 - 50 in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Mavericks 45 . New Orleans also dominated the boards , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Mavericks 45 . Dallas has been playing much better recently , but this was a great team effort . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 27 points , four rebounds , nine assists and five blocks in the win . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 17 points , eight assists and four steals . Cheick Diallo totaled 10 points , 10 rebounds and three steals . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday . The Pelicans ( 13 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Julius Randle was the player of the game , as he totaled 27 points and 18 rebounds . E'Twaun Moore was second on the team , as he provided 17 points , four rebounds and six assists . New Orleans will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 107 - 103 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Memphis really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored New Orleans , 30 - 19 . The Grizzlies were the difference in the game , as they held New Orleans to 37 percent shooting and drew 18 turnovers in the win . Memphis also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Pelicans 42 . The free - throw shooting was a huge difference , as the Grizzlies went 21 - of - 22 from the charity stripe , while New Orleans went just 7 - for - 20 . Julius Randle was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 13 rebounds , three assists and two steals . Anthony Davis finished with 25 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and four blocks . Jrue Holiday accrued 20 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . Solomon Hill led the bench with 14 points and one rebound . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday . The Pelicans ( 13 - 14 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . JaMychal Green led the team in scoring , as he dropped 24 points and eight rebounds on 9 - of - 12 shooting . Kyle Anderson finished second on the team , totaling 19 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , three steals and three blocks . Mike Conley collected nine points and 10 assists . On deck for New Orleans is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 118 - 114 , at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Pelicans led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 44 points , 18 rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block in the win . Julius Randle totaled 22 points and 12 rebounds . Tim Frazier flirted with a triple - double , accumulating six points , nine rebounds , nine assists and two steals . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 15 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Paul George was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 24 points , three rebounds and four assists . Russell Westbrook finished with 20 points , six rebounds , seven assists and four steals . New Orleans will look to keep rolling on Sunday against the Miami Heat .", "The Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 102 - 96 , at Smoothie King Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually led for the majority of this game , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 57 boards to the Pelicans 38 . The Heat also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 38 . Miami also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 38 . Miami also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 57 - 38 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he accumulated 27 points , 12 rebounds , seven assists , three steals and three blocks . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 22 points , four assists and three steals . Julius Randle totaled 17 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday . The Pelicans ( 15 - 16 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Josh Richardson was the player of the game , as he led the team with 22 points , four assists and three steals . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points , 12 rebounds and three blocks . Dwyane Wade amassed 19 points and six rebounds . Tyler Johnson led the bench with 15 points , two assists and two steals . On deck for Miami is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 114 - 112 , at Smoothie King Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the league , the Pelicans were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Mavericks 39 . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he tallied 48 points , 17 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Harrison Barnes finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , five rebounds and two steals . Dennis Schroder was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 14 points , four assists and two steals . DeAndre Jordan totaled nine points , 15 rebounds and four blocks . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 16 - 20 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . New Orleans was led by Anthony Davis , who totaled 48 points , 17 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Jrue Holiday accrued 18 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Julius Randle totaled 22 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 108 - 104 , at Smoothie King Center on Saturday . In a game between two of the top - five teams in the league , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Rockets led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the entirety of the second half . James Harden led all scorers with 41 points , to go along with nine rebounds , six assists , three steals and two blocks . Eric Gordon followed up with 21 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting , in 27 minutes off the bench . Dancorralled the bench with 15 points , four rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 32 minutes . The Rockets shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range . The Pelicans ( 16 - 21 ) have now lost five of their last six games . Julius Randle was the high - point man with 23 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block , in 39 minutes . Anthony Davis finished with 22 points , 11 rebounds , three steals and one block , in 38 minutes . E'Twaun Moore chipped in 21 points and seven rebounds , in 36 minutes off the bench . Next up the Pelicans will host the Timberwolves on Monday . The Pelicans will host the Timberwolves on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 123 - 114 , at Smoothie King Center on Monday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Timberwolves ' 39 . The Pelicans also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Timberwolves 39 . The Pelicans were lights - out from the field , as they went 14 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Timberwolves went just 9 - for - 32 . The Timberwolves ( 17 - 20 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Julius Randle was the player of the game , as he tallied 33 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 26 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Darius Miller came off the bench to provide 21 points , three rebounds and three assists . New Orleans will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets . The Pelicans ( 17 - 21 ) had to play this game without Anthony Davis and Anthony Davis . Karl-Anthony Towns carried the load , as he accumulated 28 points , 17 rebounds , six assists and five blocks . Andrew Wiggins finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , two rebounds and three assists . Taj Gibson provided 17 points , five rebounds and two assists . Tyus Jones totaled 15 points and 13 assists off the bench . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday . The Pelicans ( 17 - 21 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to play well . Anthony Davis sat out this game with an ankle injury and did not return . New Orleans will look to keep this momentum going against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 19 - 22 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 18 - 22 ) 114 - 95 on Monday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pelicans got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 31 - 27 in the first quarter . Anthony Davis led all scorers with 36 points ( 14 - 20 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 8 - 12 FT ) , to go along with 13 rebounds , three assists , three blocks and two steals , in 35 minutes . Frank Jackson was a huge spark off the bench , scoring 17 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) in 19 minutes . Jrue Holiday contributed 13 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , six assists and four steals , in 33 minutes . The Pelicans had six players score in double digits . Mike Conley led the way with 22 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , 10 assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 33 minutes . JaMychal Green chipped in 16 points and five rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits for the Grizz was Jarordan en , who chipped in 12 points and one rebound . Next the Grizzlies will host the Spurs on Wednesday . The Pelicans will host the Cavaliers on Wednesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 20 - 22 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 34 ) 140 - 124 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pelicans got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 38 - 25 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Pelicans also forced the Cavaliers into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Anthony Davis led the charge , going 11 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 38 points , while also adding 13 rebounds , seven assists and four blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points , 10 rebounds and 10 blocks . Jrue Holiday had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 13 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding seven rebounds , five assists and three steals . Coming close to a double - double , Julius Randle finished with 17 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , eight rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Nikola Mirotic chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . The Pelicans had a big boost in this game . Jordan Clarkson led the way , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding four rebounds , three steals and two blocked shots . He 's picked it up offensively of late , averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds over his last four games . Matthew Dellavedova came off the bench for 17 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds and seven assists as well . It was a nice surprise for the Cavaliers . The only other Cavalier to reach double figures in points was Tristan Thompson , who chipped in with six points ( 2 - 9 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 21 - 26 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 22 - 26 ) 98 - 94 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pistons came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 31 - 28 in the first quarter . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who scored 37 points ( 14 - 28 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists in 37 minutes . Reggie Jackson had 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , five rebounds and three assists , in 30 minutes . The Pistons had six players score in double figures . Jon Leuer came off the bench and had 11 points ( 5 - 6 FG ) and six rebounds in 15 minutes . Jrue Holiday led the way with 29 points ( 14 - 24 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , along with seven assists and five rebounds , in 38 minutes . Jahlil Okafor had 17 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds and six blocked shots , in 30 minutes . Julius Randle logged a double - double with 13 points and 13 rebounds , along with two assists and two blocked shots , in 33 minutes . The Pelicans will head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder on Thursday . The Pistons will play in Dallas on Friday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 28 - 22 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 22 - 28 ) 126 - 114 on Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Spurs came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 28 - 27 in the first quarter . LaMarcus Aldridge scored a game - high 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 29 minutes . Rudy Gay followed up with 22 points and 11 rebounds . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . New Orleans has now lost four of their last five games . Jrue Holiday scored a game - high 29 points in 34 minutes off the bench . Jahlil Okafor recorded a double - double of 24 points and 15 rebounds in 37 minutes . The Pelicans will continue their road trip in Houston on Tuesday against the Rockets .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 35 - 15 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 23 - 29 ) 105 - 99 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Nuggets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans went 46 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc . The Nuggets were also able to force the Pelicans into 19 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Nikola Jokic led the way , finishing with 20 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 13 rebounds , 10 assists , three steals and two blocked shots . It was his second triple - double in a row , as he 's now combined for 38 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Monty was very efficient with his shot , as he went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding seven rebounds and seven assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , combining for 44 points and 14 rebounds over that span . Paul Millsap had a strong showing , finishing with 13 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and two blocked shots . The Nuggets had a big night offensively . Jrue Holiday was one of the lone bright spots . He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 22 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . He 's picked it up offensively of late , averaging 19 points and 6 assists over his last three games . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Ken<TEAM> , who came off the bench for 21 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) , eight rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Darius Miller chipped in with 15 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists . The Nuggets ' next game will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Friday , while the Pelicans will travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Saturday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 34 - 19 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 23 - 31 ) 109 - 107 on Monday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 25 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans went 42 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from beyond the arc . The Pacers were also able to force the Pelicans into 17 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Darren Collison led the team in scoring , going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding four rebounds and six assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , combining for 44 points and 10 assists over that span . Myles Turner also had a strong showing , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 17 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , nine rebounds , three blocked shots and two steals . Thaddeus Young had a solid all - around game with 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Pacers also had a strong showing from their bench . Jahlil Okafor did everything he could to keep the Pelicans in this game . He went 11 - for - 16 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and a blocked shot as well . It marked his second straight double - double , pushing his season averages to 25 points per game . Jrue Holiday had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 15 from the field and 0 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and nine assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 38 points . Coming off the bench , Ian Clark added 18 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and four assists . Over his last three games he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds , as he continues to be a nice surprise for the Pelicans . Darius Miller added 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds as well . The Pacers ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday , while the Pelicans will travel to Chicago to play the Bulls on Wednesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 25 - 31 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 30 ) 122 - 117 on Friday . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Pelicans were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 27 - for - 52 from the free - throw line , while the Timberwolves went just 16 - for - 22 . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Anthony Davis led the team with 32 points , nine rebounds and three blocks in the win . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 27 points , four rebounds , nine assists , four rebounds and three steals . All five starters scored in double figures , with the team 's bench combined to go 19 - of - 40 from the field . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Pelicans had to play this game extremely shorthanded , but they simply could n't keep it close . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 32 points , while also grabbing eight rebounds . Andrew Wiggins contributed 23 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists of his own . Jeff Teague finished with 12 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 26 - 32 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 25 - 33 ) 118 - 88 on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Magic got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Magic 39 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Magic were led by Nikola Vucevic , who had a game - high 25 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with 17 rebounds , three assists and two steals . Evan Fournier chipped in with 22 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 34 minutes . Orlando has now won two games in a row , and they 'll look to extend their winning streak to three games on Thursday when they host the Hornets . The Pelicans had four players score in double figures in this game . Anthony Davis left the game in the third quarter after suffering a sprained ankle . E'Twaun Moore led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , along with three rebounds , one assist and one blocked shot , in 26 minutes . Jrue Holiday contributed 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , six assists , three rebounds , two steals and one block , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Pelicans will have a few days off before hosting the Thunder on Thursday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 26 - 33 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 37 - 20 ) 131 - 122 on Thursday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pelicans got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 31 - 31 in the first quarter . The Pelicans were led by Julius Randle , who posted a game - high of 33 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 9 - 12 FT ) , 11 rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes . The double - double was his second in a row , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jrue Holiday added 32 points ( 12 - 27 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , seven assists , five rebounds , three blocks and two steals , in 38 minutes . Anthony Davis had 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block , in 15 minutes . E'Twaun Moore ( 15 ) was the only other player to score in double figures . For the Thunder , it was a team effort . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 44 points ( 18 - 30 FG , 4 - 12 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with 14 rebounds , 11 assists and two blocked shots , in 39 minutes . Paul George tallied 28 points ( 11 - 29 FG , 3 - 17 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds , six assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 40 minutes . Nerlens Noel had 22 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 13 rebounds , in 21 minutes . The Thunder will look to bounce back when they host the Jazz on Friday . The Pelicans will be in Indiana on Friday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 27 - 34 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 29 - 30 ) 128 - 115 on Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pelicans got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 42 - 35 in the first quarter . Jrue Holiday led all scorers with 27 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , along with seven assists , three rebounds and three steals , in 33 minutes . Julius Randle followed up with 24 points , five assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 38 minutes . Cheick Diallo logged a double - double with 18 points and 10 rebounds , along with two blocked shots , in 18 minutes . Elfrid Payton chipped in 14 points , nine assists , five rebounds , two steals and one block , in 36 minutes . The Pelicans had six players score in double digits . Brandon Ingram led the way with 29 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) , along with five rebounds and three assists , in 25 minutes . LeBron James finished with 27 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 6 FT ) , 12 assists , seven rebounds , four steals and one block , in 38 minutes . Kyle Korver was solid with 16 points ( 7 - 14 FG ) , eight rebounds and seven assists , in 31 minutes . The only other player to score double digits for the Lakers was MorJ due to the game . The Pelicans will host the 76ers on Monday . The Pelicans will host the 76ers on Monday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 39 - 22 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 27 - 35 ) 111 - 110 on Monday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Sixers came out strong in this game , out - scoring the 76ers 31 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers also forced the Pelicans into 19 turnovers , while committing only 19 of their own . Tobias Harris led the team , going 10 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 30 points and 10 rebounds . J.J. Redick also had a strong showing , finishing with 16 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , three rebounds and two steals . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 36 points over that span . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons posted a double - double with 14 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt ) and 12 rebounds . It was his second straight double - double , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jimmy Butler added 11 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and seven assists as well . Jrue Holiday led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with seven assists and five rebounds . Julius Randle recorded a double - double , finishing with 19 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , 14 rebounds , three steals and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Anthony Davis went 8 - for - 14 from the field to score 18 points , while also adding six rebounds , two steals and three blocked shots . The Sixers ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday , while the Pelicans will travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 37 - 27 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 37 ) 114 - 104 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Jazz got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 23 - 23 in the first quarter . Rudy Gobert led all scorers with 22 points ( 10 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 FT ) and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , rookie point guard Donoter Mitchell added 22 points , seven rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 32 minutes . Joe Ingles had a double - double with 10 points and 10 assists , along with eight rebounds and one steal , in 38 minutes . As a team the Jazz shot 53 percent from the field and 53 percent from beyond the arc . Anthony Davis had 16 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds , three assists , one steal and two blocks , in 20 minutes . Jrue Holiday tallied 16 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 32 minutes off the bench . The Pelicans shot a respectable 52 percent from the field and 28 percent from long range . The Jazz head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 47 - 19 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 38 ) 127 - 104 on Friday . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Pelicans 29 - 31 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Pelicans 28 . Toronto shot 53 percent from the field , while holding New Orleans to just 44 percent on their end . The Raptors have now won five - straight games , as they continue to falter . Anthony Davis sat this one out with a sore right knee . Frank Jackson had a nice game though , as he tallied 20 points and six rebounds in the loss . Julius Randle was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 18 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Cheick Diallo recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 16 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Raptors is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Raptors have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kawhi Leonard once again carried the load , as he tallied 31 points , two assists and two steals . Pascal Siakam also played well , as he totaled 19 points , five rebounds and four assists . Kyle Lowry recorded a triple - double , as he accumulated 13 points , 11 rebounds and 12 assists . On deck for Toronto is a matchup with the Miami Heat on Sunday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 51 - 17 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 40 ) 130 - 113 on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 23 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Pelicans 50 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Pelicans 50 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Pelicans 50 . The Bucks came into this game as a huge favorite and they did n't disappoint . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in scoring , as he tallied 24 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Anthony Davis also played well , as he totaled 21 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Bucks is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday . The Pelicans got some great performances from their bench , as they scored 41 points off the bench . Elfrid Payton recorded a triple - double in the loss , as he accumulated 14 points , 15 rebounds and 11 assists . Julius Randle led the team with 23 points and also provided six rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 42 - 26 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 41 ) 122 - 110 on Friday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did just that on Friday . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Pelicans 45 . The three - point shooting was the key for Portland , as they went 26 - of - 28 from the charity stripe , while New Orleans went just 12 - for - 15 . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Pelicans 45 . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Julius Randle was the star , as he tallied 45 points , 11 rebounds , six assists , two steals and three blocks in the loss . Frank Jackson was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points and three rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday . The Pelicans will look to bounce - back when they host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday . The Pelicans have now lost four of their last five games . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum was the star , as he scored 23 of his own . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double off the bench , as he totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds . Enes Kanter was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 17 points and eight rebounds . Portland 's next game will be on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 54 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 30 - 42 ) 138 - 136 on Saturday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Suns jumping out to a 31 - 31 lead after one quarter . However , the Suns came out of the locker room with a 31 - 25 first - quarter lead and never looked back . Devin Booker led all scorers with 40 points , to go along with five rebounds and 13 assists . Kelly Oubre Jr. also chipped in 32 points . The Suns have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season . Elfrid Payton recorded a triple - double with 16 points , 12 assists and 12 rebounds . The Suns will host the Bulls on Monday . The Pelicans , meanwhile , will travel to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Monday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 47 - 27 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 31 - 44 ) 113 - 90 on Sunday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Rockets came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Rockets 33 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . James Harden led all scorers with 28 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 6 - 12 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block , in 28 minutes . Eric Gordon came off the bench and scored 18 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 6 - 11 3Pt ) in 21 minutes off the bench . Chris Paul had a double - double , with 10 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , 13 assists , three rebounds and five steals , in 26 minutes . Chris Bosh was held out of the game with a sore right knee . The Rockets had six players score in double digits . Frank Jackson led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , along with six assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 34 minutes . Anthony Davis tallied a double - double with 12 points and 10 rebounds , in 20 minutes . Julius Randle chipped in 15 points , three rebounds and two assists , in 26 minutes . Stanley Johnson chipped in 13 points ( 6 - 8 FG ) , five rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 22 minutes off the bench . Next the Pelicans will host the Hawks on Tuesday . The Pelicans will host the Hawks on Tuesday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 27 - 48 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 31 - 45 ) 130 - 120 on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Hawks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 42 - 38 in the first quarter . It was a career - high for the guard , as he scored a season - high 33 points ( 12 - 24 FG , 5 - 13 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and 12 assists in 32 minutes . Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench for 18 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and nine rebounds in just 23 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures for the Hawks was New Orleans . For the Pelicans , it was a big night for the Pelicans on Tuesday . Anthony Davis sat out with a sore back . Julius Randle led the team in scoring with 24 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) , along with nine rebounds , five assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . Christian finished with 23 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 8 - 14 FT ) , nine rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 31 minutes , while Christian Hernangomez added 23 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 14 FT ) , nine rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 31 minutes . The Pelicans will look to bounce back as they host the Kings on Thursday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 32 - 45 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 37 - 38 ) 121 - 118 on Thursday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Pelicans came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Kings 30 - 26 in the first quarter . The Pelicans were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 48 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Pelicans also forced the Kings into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Julius Randle led the team , going 12 - for - 25 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 34 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and three assists . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds . Christian was also a big factor in the win , as he recorded 25 points ( 11 - 16 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , nine rebounds and three steals . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Rookie Elfrid Payton had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 0 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding nine assists and four rebounds . Coming off the bench , Jahlil Okafor chipped in with 12 points ( 6 - 8 FG ) and nine rebounds . The Kings were led by Buddy Hield , who went 11 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding two rebounds and two assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , combining for 48 points over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Dexing 11 assists as a starter . Willie Cauley-Stein notched a double - double with 18 points and 12 rebounds . The only other King in double figures was Bogdany, who came off the bench for 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) in 18 minutes . The Pelicans ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday , while the Kings will travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 35 - 42 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 32 - 46 ) 130 - 102 on Sunday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 26 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Lakers was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pelicans 45 . The Lakers also shot 52 percent from the field , while New Orleans shot just 38 percent . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Lakers 45 . The Lakers came into this game as huge underdogs and they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win . Rajon Rondo was the star , as he tallied 24 points , 12 assists and five rebounds in the win . Alex Len also played well , as he tallied 23 points , three rebounds , six assists and four steals . Up next for the Lakers is a date with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday . The Pelicans got a much needed win here , but they simply could n't keep it close . Anthony Davis sat out this game with an ankle injury and did n't play . Julius Randle led the team with 17 points , while also providing five rebounds and three assists . Christian Wood also had a nice game off the bench , as he amassed 15 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Pelicans is a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 36 - 42 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 32 - 47 ) 115 - 109 on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Hornets got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 21 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . Kemba Walker led all scorers with 32 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 12 - 13 FT ) , along with seven assists , three rebounds and two steals , in 35 minutes . Frank Kaminsky was a huge spark off the bench , as he scored 21 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) to go with six rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block in 29 minutes . Coming off the bench , both players finished with 13 points or more . The Hornets had seven players score in double figures . Anthony Davis sat this one out with a sore right knee . Julius Randle led all scorers with 34 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with 11 rebounds , three assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 34 minutes . Ian Clark chipped in 17 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 3 - 12 3Pt ) , six rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 32 minutes off the bench . Stanley Johnson came off the bench to score 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 22 minutes off the bench . Next the Pelicans will host the Suns on Friday . The Hornets will host the Raptors on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 57 - 24 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 33 - 49 ) 112 - 103 on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 38 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . DeMarcus Cousins led all scorers with 21 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and six assists . Sixth Man of the Year front - court shooter was n't too much to handle , as he scored 20 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in 27 minutes . As a team , the Warriors shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc . The Pelicans had lost four of their last five games coming into Tuesday 's contest . Anthony Davis sat out with a sore back . Christian corralled up 26 points on 10 - of - 21 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds . Ian Clark was solid in 38 minutes , scoring 20 points on 8 - of - 22 shooting from the field . The Pelicans will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs .", "The Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 103 - 100 , at 0 - 1 , 103 - 100 at L.Detroit Arena on Wednesday . The Pistons got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Nets 29 - 29 right away in the first quarter . The Pistons outscored the Nets 32 - 20 in the final quarter to secure the eight - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Pistons were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets finished at 42 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Pistons also out - rebounded the Pistons 46 - 39 , but they were able to pull away late and secure the win . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who finished with 26 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 9 - 11 FT ) , eight rebounds and six assists , in 34 minutes . The Pistons also got solid performances from Andre Drummond , who finished with 24 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 20 rebounds , two assists and one blocked shot , in 32 minutes , while Andre Drummond finished with 24 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 20 rebounds and two assists , in 32 minutes . The Pistons were led by Reggie Jackson , who had 19 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with four assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 35 minutes . Jarrett Allen had a double - double with 17 points and 10 rebounds , in 30 minutes off the bench . The Pistons shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from the free - throw line .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 30 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 2 - 2 ) 133 - 132 on Tuesday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the league , the Pistons were able to prevail with a win . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who scored 50 points on 20 - of - 35 shooting to go along with 14 rebounds and six assists in 44 minutes . Reggie Jackson also had a big night , scoring 23 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting in 38 minutes . The Pistons ' starting center was Andre Drummond , who notched a double - double with 14 points and 16 rebounds in 35 minutes . The Pistons also got a nice performance from Ish Smith , who finished with 21 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting , while Ish Smith added 21 points of his own . The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid , who finished with 33 points , 11 rebounds , seven assists and three blocks . J.J. Redick followed up with 30 points , six assists and five rebounds , in 37 minutes . Up next , the Pistons will stay home to take on the Cavaliers on Thursday , while the Sixers will head home Wednesday to play the Bucks .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 4 - 0 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 0 - 5 ) 110 - 103 on Thursday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pistons jumping out to a 30 - 30 lead after one quarter . The Pistons were led by Andre Drummond 's 26 points and 22 rebounds , while Andre Drummond posted a 26 - point , 22 - rebound double - double . Reggie Jackson also had a nice game off the bench , scoring 16 points on 4 - of - 12 shooting . The Pistons were led by Ish Smith , who had 10 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting , while Ish Smith had 10 points of his own . As a team , the Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . The Cavaliers were led by Kyle Korver , who scored 21 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting in 22 minutes off the bench . Jordan Clarkson added 18 points of his own off the bench . The Cavs have now lost five of their last six games . The Cavs are off until Saturday , when they host the Pacers .", "The Boston Celtics ( 4 - 2 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 4 - 1 ) 109 - 89 on Saturday . Boston has won two straight and five of their last six games . The Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown , who scored 19 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting in 25 minutes off the bench . Getting the start at point guard , Getting the play of point guard Getting the rest of the team to victory , as seven players scored in double digits . The Celtics ' bench was aided by Marcus Morris , who scored 18 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting in 25 minutes off the bench . The Pistons were led by Andre Drummond 's 18 points , eight rebounds , and two blocks . The Pistons also got a nice performance from Blake Griffin , who scored just seven points on 2 - of - 13 shooting . The Celtics will host the Pistons on Tuesday . The Pistons , meanwhile , will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics on Tuesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 4 - 5 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 4 - 5 ) 120 - 115 on Monday . The Heat came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Heat , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Miami was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Pistons ' 27 . Miami also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Pistons ' 27 . Miami came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The Pistons were led by Andre Drummond , who tallied 25 points , 24 rebounds and three assists in the loss . Langston Galloway was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 21 points , nine rebounds and four assists . The Detroit bench was huge as well , as Blake Griffin led the bench with 24 points , 15 rebounds and seven assists . Josh Richardson led the bench with 27 points , eight rebounds and four assists . The Heat 's next game will be on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs . The Heat ( 4 - 5 ) had to play this game without Hassan Whiteside and Hassan Whiteside . Reggie Jackson led the team with 25 points , four rebounds and six assists . Blake Griffin finished second on the team , totaling 24 points , 15 rebounds and seven assists . All five starters scored in double figures for Detroit , while Langston Galloway was second on the team with 21 points , nine rebounds , four assists and two steals . The Heat next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 7 - 6 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 6 - 6 ) 113 - 103 on Sunday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a win . The Hornets were led by Tony Parker , who scored a game - high 24 points in 27 minutes off the bench , while Tony Parker dropped a game - high 24 points in 27 minutes . The Hornets also got a nice performance from Cody Zeller , who scored 14 points on 5 - of - 11 shooting in 31 minutes off the bench . The Hornets were led by Jeremy Lamb 's 10 points , six rebounds , and three assists off the bench as well . Detroit was led by Andre Drummond 's 23 points and 22 rebounds to go with three assists and two blocks . Reggie Jackson added 19 points and seven assists . The Hornets will look to bounce back on Tuesday , as they travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 8 - 6 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 2 - 13 ) 113 - 102 on Monday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Cavaliers 33 - 19 in the fourth quarter . The Pistons were led by Andre Drummond , who tallied 23 points , 16 rebounds , three assists and three blocks in the win . Reggie Jackson also had a nice game off the bench , as he tallied 21 points and four assists in the victory . The Pistons will look to keep this momentum going against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday . The Pistons had to play this game without Zaza Pachulia and Zaza Pachulia . Andre Drummond was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , 16 rebounds and three assists in the win . All five starters scored in double figures for Detroit , with Reggie Bullock leading the bench with 21 points . The Pistons will play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in their next game .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 9 - 7 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 9 - 8 ) 116 - 111 on Friday . The Pistons came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Rockets 34 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . In fact , the Pistons outscored the Rockets 23 to 19 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 44 boards to the Pistons 44 . The Pistons also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Rockets to just 42 percent . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who tallied 28 points , nine rebounds and four assists in the win . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 23 points , 20 rebounds and five blocks in the win . Reggie Jackson also played well , accumulating 22 points , four rebounds and six assists . All five starters scored in double figures for the Pistons , while Ish Smith led the bench with nine points and two rebounds . Houston 's bench was led by Harden , who totaled 33 points and eight assists . Clint Capela recorded a 29 - point , 21 - rebound double - double . The Rockets also got a nice boost off the bench from Chris Paul , Chris Paul and Chris Paul .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 10 - 7 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 4 - 15 ) 118 - 107 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pistons jumping out to a 27 - 27 lead after one quarter . Detroit has won four of their last five games , with Andre Drummond leading the way with 19 points , 16 rebounds and five steals . Blake Griffin followed up a double - double with 16 points and 11 assists . Reggie Jackson put up 19 points and eight assists in 31 minutes . The Pistons had seven players score in double figures , but rookie Stanley Johnson led the bench with 14 points . The Suns have now lost five of their last six games , while Devin Booker followed up with 37 points on 14 - of - 24 shooting . Rookie point guard Deg double - doubled , with 25 points and 13 rebounds , along with three blocked shots , in 32 minutes . The only other Suns to score in double figures was Jamal Crawford , who chipped in 12 off the bench . Up next , the Pistons will head home Tuesday to take on the Knicks , while the Suns will head home Tuesday to play the Pacers .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 11 - 7 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 7 - 15 ) 115 - 108 on Tuesday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pistons , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Detroit was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Knicks 38 . The Pistons also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Knicks to just 37 percent . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who tallied 30 points , four rebounds and five assists in the victory . Stanley Johnson was the only other starter in double figures , as he tallied 21 points , four rebounds , two assists and three blocks . The only other Detroit player to score in double figures was Andre Drummond , who finished with six points and 14 rebounds , while Andre Drummond finished with six points and 14 rebounds . It was a season - high in points for the first time in a row , as the starters combined for just eight turnovers . Detroit 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls . The Knicks have now lost four - straight games , as they have now lost four of their last seven . In fact , they outscored the Knicks 34 - 24 in the third quarter and held the Knicks to 38 points in the second half . All five starters scored in double - figures for Detroit , with Reggie Jackson and D.J . Andre Drummond was the player of the game , as he totaled six points , 14 rebounds and two blocks . Reggie Jackson also played well , as he totaled 21 points , three rebounds and four assists . Enes Kanter was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points and 14 rebounds . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday . New York will have to play again on Wednesday in a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers . The Pistons played this game in the second half of a back - to - back set , but it was a much needed win . Blake Griffin was the player of the game , as he accumulated 30 points , four rebounds and five assists in the win .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 12 - 7 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 5 - 18 ) 107 - 88 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pistons jumping out to a 34 - 21 lead after one quarter . However , the Pistons responded with a 34 - 21 first quarter and never looked back . The Pistons were led by Reggie Jackson , who scored 20 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting in 27 minutes off the bench . Andre Drummond had a double - double with 19 points and 20 rebounds . The Pistons got a big boost off the bench from Andre Drummond , who finished with 19 points and 20 rebounds in 29 minutes . Chicago out - rebounded the Bulls 40 - 40 in the paint , while also pulling down seven rebounds . Chicago 's starting backcourt of Zach LaVine and Detroit 's starting backcourt of Zach LaVine , Zach LaVine and Zach LaVine were the only other Bulls players to score in double figures . LaVine finished with eight points and nine assists . It was a season - high for the guard , who shot a solid 11 - of - 18 from the field . The Bulls will look to bounce back on Saturday in Houston .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 13 - 7 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 15 - 9 ) 111 - 102 on Saturday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Warriors by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 47 boards to the Warriors 44 . The Pistons also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Warriors to just 42 percent . The Warriors were led by Kevin Durant , who totaled 28 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Stephen Curry was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 27 points , five rebounds and three assists . Klay Thompson was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 21 points , eight rebounds and two steals . Golden State will look to bounce back on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks . The Pistons ( 13 - 7 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to climb up the standings . All five starters scored in double - figures for Detroit , while Blake Griffin led the team with 26 points . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 19 rebounds . Stanley Johnson led the bench with 19 points and seven rebounds . Detroit 's next game will be on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 15 - 7 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 13 - 8 ) 110 - 83 on Monday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Thunder jumping out to a 26 - 17 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Pistons 37 - 17 in the final period . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who scored 20 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting in 31 minutes . Paul George also put up a double - double of 17 points and 10 rebounds . Russell Westbrook struggled from the field , shooting 7 - of - 17 on his way to 18 points . Dennis Schroder had 12 points , nine rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes . The Thunder will look to extend their winning streak to three games Wednesday in Brooklyn . Detroit was without Langston Galloway ( ankle ) and Langston Galloway ( 0 - 4 ) , who scored zero points in 25 minutes . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring with 20 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting . The only other Detroit players to score in double figures was Andre Drummond , who finished with 13 .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 18 - 9 ) defeated the Jimmy Butler ( 38 - 9 ) 117 - <RANK> on Friday thanks to a game - high 38 points from Jimmy Butler . Butler scored a game - high 38 points and had six rebounds , six assists , three steals , and one block in 38 minutes . Butler 's 38 points led all scorers , and he added six rebounds , six assists , three steals , one block and one block . Ben Simmons followed up with 18 points , 13 rebounds , six assists , three blocks and one steal , in 40 minutes . Five other players scored in double digits for the 76ers , including Wilson Chandler , who chipped in 10 . Detroit was led by Blake Griffin , who had 31 points and 12 rebounds in 37 minutes . Four other players scored in double digits for the Pistons , while Andre Drummond added 21 . Reggie Jackson added 13 points and five assists .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 14 - 14 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 13 - 11 ) 116 - 108 on Sunday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Pistons 47 . New Orleans also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Pistons ' 28 . New Orleans also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Pistons 47 . New Orleans came into this game as a huge favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . All five starters scored in double - figures for Detroit , while Blake Griffin led the team with 35 points and five rebounds . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , as he totaled 23 points and 19 rebounds . Langston Galloway was a huge spark off the bench , as he scored 24 points on 9 - of - 20 from the field . The Pelicans will look to build off this win on Monday against the Boston Celtics . The Pelicans had to play this game without Anthony Davis , but it was n't enough . Anthony Davis really struggled , as he scored just six points on 2 - of - 7 shooting . All five Pistons starters scored in double - figures , while Langston Galloway led the team with 24 points . Julius Randle was the star of the show , as he amassed 28 points , six rebounds and five assists . The only other New Orleans player to score in double figures was Solomon Hill and Solomon Hill , who scored five points each . Up next for the Pelicans is a matchup with the Boston Celtics on Monday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 14 - 13 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 18 - 11 ) 113 - 104 on Saturday . The Pistons came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Celtics 33 - 22 in the fourth quarter . The key for Detroit was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Celtics 44 . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Celtics 44 . The Pistons also shot 48 percent from the field , while holding the Celtics to just 37 percent . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who tallied 27 points , eight rebounds and six assists in the victory . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points , 20 rebounds and five blocks in the victory . Reggie Jackson also played well , as he scored 15 points on 5 - of - 11 shooting . The Celtics next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Phoenix Suns . The Celtics ( 18 - 11 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , while Kyrie Irving led the team with 26 points . Marcus Smart was the only other starter in double figures , tallying 21 points , eight rebounds , three assists and three steals . The only other Boston Celtics to score in double figures was Detroit 's starters , as JaJaled the Boston bench with 17 points and two rebounds .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons , 107 - 104 , at Llay 's Arena on Monday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 35 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Pistons ' 37 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Pistons ' 37 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Pistons 37 . The Bucks also shot well from the field , as they went 9 - of - 34 from three - point range . All five starters scored in double figures for the Pistons , while Reggie Bullock led the Pistons with 24 points and three rebounds . Blake Griffin recorded a triple - double , accumulating 19 points , 10 rebounds and 11 assists . Stanley Johnson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 20 points , six rebounds and two assists . Detroit ( 14 - 14 ) had to play this game without Andre Drummond and Andre Drummond , as they combined to go 14 - of - 40 from the field . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 32 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . Khris Middleton tallied 22 points , two rebounds and six assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 17 points , three rebounds , nine assists and two steals .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 9 - 23 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 15 - 16 ) 98 - 95 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Hawks jumping out to a 28 - 21 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Pistons 29 - 22 in the final period . The Hawks led by as many as 24 points in the second quarter and it was too little for Detroit to overcome . The Hawks led by as many as 24 points in the third quarter but the Pistons battled back to bring it to a two - point game heading into the fourth . The Hawks were led by Vince Carter , who scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the victory . Alex Len recorded a double - double , tallying 15 points , 17 rebounds and three blocks . All five starters scored in double figures for the Hawks , while Trailing 28 points , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals , in 31 minutes off the bench . Atlanta had to play this game without Kent Bazemore and Kent Bazemore , as he tallied 13 points , four rebounds and three blocks in the victory . The Hawks will host the Pacers on Wednesday for their next game . The Hawks had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and they simply did n't have a monster performance . All five starters scored in double - figures for Detroit , while Langston Galloway led the team with 18 points . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 15 rebounds and five blocks . Langston Galloway led the bench with 18 points off the bench . Detroit 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Detroit Pistons defeated the Washington Wizards , 106 - 95 , at Lllips Arena on Wednesday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Wizards by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 46 boards to the Wizards 31 . The Pistons also shot 49 percent from the field , while the Wizards went just 9 - of - 32 . Detroit also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Wizards 31 . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Wizards 31 . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who tallied 23 points , nine rebounds and six assists . Langston Galloway was second on the team , totaling 22 points and four rebounds . All five starters scored in double figures for Detroit , while Andre Drummond dropped 16 points and 11 rebounds of his own . Reggie Jackson tallied 19 points , four rebounds and six assists . Detroit 's next game will be on Friday , when they host the Chicago Pacers . The Wizards ( 13 - 22 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as John Wall was the player of the game . Wall led the team with 21 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , three steals and two blocks . All five starters scored in double figures for Detroit , while Reggie Bullock led the bench with five points , four rebounds and three assists .", "The Utah Jazz ( 20 - 20 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 17 - 20 ) 110 - 105 on Saturday . Utah is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they did n't have their legs in this game . It 's been a rough stretch for the Jazz , as the team has shot just 40 percent from the field this season . Rudy Gobert also had a nice game , as he tallied nine points and 11 rebounds in the win . Ricky Rubio scored 18 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting in 30 minutes off the bench . The Jazz shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Blake Griffin led the team with 34 points and 10 rebounds . Andre Drummond recorded a 15 - point , 18 - rebound double - double . Reggie Jackson was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 19 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting . Detroit 's next game will be on Monday , when they host the San Antonio Spurs . The Pistons will host the Spurs on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 24 - 17 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 17 - 21 ) 119 - 107 on Monday at Led Ex Forum Arena in Detroit . The Spurs came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 31 - 20 in the first quarter and 64 - 50 by the end of the first half . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Spurs also out - rebounded the Spurs 38 - 9 in the first quarter , but were able to out - score the Pistons 34 - 22 in the final quarter . DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 26 points ( 12 - 21 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds , nine assists , two steals and two blocked shots , in 34 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge added 25 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 7 - 8 FT ) and six rebounds . Derrick White chipped in with 17 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , five rebounds and two assists , in 35 minutes . Coming off the bench , Patty Mills added 13 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Spurs now head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Wednesday . For the Pistons , it was a team effort . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring with 34 points ( 13 - 21 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with eight assists and two rebounds , in 37 minutes . Andre Drummond finished with 19 points ( 9 - 14 FG ) , 14 rebounds , three steals , two assists and one blocked shot , in 36 minutes . Reggie Jackson came off the bench to score 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with one rebound , one assist and one steal , in 23 minutes . The Pistons will head to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Wednesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 19 - 24 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 19 - 25 ) 120 - 115 on Wednesday at Led Ex Forum Arena in Detroit . The Pistons came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Magic 34 - 26 in the first quarter . Blake Griffin led all scorers with 30 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , to go along with five assists and two blocked shots . Andre Drummond put up a double - double of 14 points ( 7 - 15 FG ) and 22 rebounds in 38 minutes . Reggie Bullock chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt ) and six assists , in 38 minutes . Langston Galloway chipped in 13 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , three rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 20 minutes off the bench . The Magic had six players score in double figures . Nikola Vucevic had 24 points ( 11 - 22 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , 13 rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 37 minutes . Evan Fournier chipped in 18 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 39 minutes . Augustin finished with 13 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , seven assists and three rebounds , in 32 minutes off the bench . Aaron Gordon chipped in 12 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 37 minutes . Next the Magic will host the Nets on Friday . The Magic will host the Nets on Friday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 20 - 24 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 21 - 22 ) 98 - 93 on Friday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pistons , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Blake Griffin led the team with 32 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Luke Turner had a nice game , as he tallied 22 points , three rebounds and three assists . The Heat will look to bounce back on Saturday when they take on the Chicago Bulls . The Heat had to play this game without John Wall and it clearly hurt them late . Dwyane Wade led the team with 20 points and dished out eight assists . Justise Winslow also played well , as he amassed 15 points and nine rebounds . The Heat will look to bounce back on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 24 - 22 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 20 - 25 ) 103 - 101 on Saturday . Sacramento has won four of their last five games . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big win . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pistons 46 . The Kings also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Detroit to just 42 percent . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring , as he tallied 38 points , six rebounds , three assists and three steals in the loss . No other starter scored in double figures , with Luke ard scoring 19 points off the bench . Zaza Pachulia had a nice all - around game , as he totaled seven points , 12 rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Kings is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday . The Pistons have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Buddy Hield led the team with 35 points , while also grabbing nine rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double in the loss . Detroit 's next game will be on Monday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 36 - 13 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 21 - 28 ) 115 - 105 on Tuesday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 39 boards to the Pistons 39 . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 21 points , while also dishing out 11 assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 20 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Khris Middleton accumulated 15 points , six rebounds and six assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday . The Pistons ( 21 - 28 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Reggie Jackson led the team with 25 points , three rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond recorded a 20 - point , 13 - rebound double - double . Blake Griffin amassed 18 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . Detroit 's next game will be on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 22 - 28 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 23 - 28 ) 93 - 89 on Thursday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pistons jumping out to a 21 - 21 lead after one quarter . Andre Drummond led the team with a game - high 24 points and 20 rebounds . Blake Griffin had a double - double with 24 points and 10 rebounds . Reggie Jackson had 17 points , nine assists and seven rebounds in 35 minutes . Langston Galloway had 11 points in 22 minutes off the bench . The Mavericks have now lost four of their last five games . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring with 27 points on 10 - of - 24 shooting . Devin Harris followed up with 15 points , four rebounds and three assists . Rookie Jordan Clarkson scored nine points and dished out six assists in 32 minutes . The Mavericks have now lost four straight games . The Mavericks will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 29 - 24 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 22 - 29 ) 111 - 101 on Saturday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Lou Williams led all scorers with 39 points , to go along with three rebounds and nine assists . Blake Griffin finished with 24 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , rookie Shaw back into the starting lineup and contributed 14 points , seven rebounds , five assists and three steals in 30 minutes . The Clippers have a quick turnaround as they travel to Toronto to play the Raptors on Sunday . Detroit has dropped three straight games . Reggie Jackson led the team in scoring with 29 points and seven assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , putting up 12 points and 11 rebounds in 22 minutes . Reggie Jackson scored 19 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting in 32 minutes off the bench . The Pistons will host the Nuggets on Monday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 23 - 29 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 37 - 16 ) 129 - 103 on Monday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Pistons , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Andre Drummond led the team with 27 points and 12 rebounds . Stanley Johnson also played well , as he tallied 21 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Denver is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday . The Nuggets had lost three of their last four games coming into this matchup , but they simply could n't keep it up . Mason Plumlee was the only starter in double - figures , as he totaled 15 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . Trey Lyles led the team with 20 points off the bench . On deck for Denver is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 25 - 29 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 44 ) 120 - 103 on Friday . The Pistons came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Knicks 41 - 22 in the first quarter , while the Knicks outscored the Knicks 41 - 19 in the fourth quarter . All the Knicks were the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Knicks 39 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Andre Drummond was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , 20 rebounds and three blocks in the win . Blake Griffin also played well , accumulating 26 points , six rebounds and four assists . Reggie Jackson was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points and six assists . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday . The Knicks have been struggling recently , but they simply could n't keep up with the Knicks here . Dennis Schroeder led the team with 31 points and eight assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Knicks is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 26 - 29 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 24 - 33 ) 121 - 112 on Monday at the Lan<TEAM> Arena in Detroit . The Pistons got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Wizards 36 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons outscored the Wizards 36 - 20 in the fourth quarter , but the Pistons were able to hold off the gas in the final 12 minutes . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 48 boards to the Wizards 37 . The Pistons also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Wizards to just 42 percent on their end . Andre Drummond led the team , with 32 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , 17 rebounds and four steals , in 35 minutes . Blake Griffin tallied 31 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , nine rebounds and nine assists , in 39 minutes . Reggie Jackson had 16 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 4 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six assists , in 28 minutes . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring with 32 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 12 - 12 FT ) , along with 10 assists , six rebounds , two steals and one blocked shot , in 41 minutes . Bobby Portis had 24 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt ) , five rebounds , one assist and two steals , in 31 minutes off the bench . Trevor Ariza tallied 23 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , seven rebounds , five assists , two steals and one block , in 39 minutes . The Wizards will have a few days off before they head to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Wednesday . The Pistons will play in Boston on Wednesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 29 - 30 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 40 - 21 ) 113 - 109 on Monday at the Lan<TEAM> Arena in Detroit . The Pistons got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pacers 36 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons outscored the Pacers 36 - 20 in the first quarter , while the Pacers outscored the Pacers 36 - 20 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 47 boards to the Pacers 42 . The Pistons also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Pacers to just 42 percent . Andre Drummond was the player of the game , as he finished with 26 points ( 12 - 21 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) , 16 rebounds , three blocked shots and two steals , in 38 minutes . Blake Griffin tallied a double - double , finishing with 20 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 10 assists , in 35 minutes . Coming off the bench , both players went off for Luke Irving , who finished with 19 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , four rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block , in 23 minutes . Reggie Jackson had 14 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and five assists , in 26 minutes . The Pistons had six players score in double digits . Bojan Bogdanovic led the way with 25 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , along with four rebounds and two assists , in 34 minutes . Domantas Sabonis tallied 23 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 5 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds , two assists and one block , in 25 minutes . Darren Collison chipped in 21 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , five assists , three rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes . Thaddeus Young put up a double - double with 10 points and 12 rebounds , in 29 minutes . The Pacers have now lost four of their last five games . Next , the Pacers will be in Dallas on Wednesday . The Pistons will play in San Antonio on Wednesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 31 - 31 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 46 - 18 ) 112 - 107 on Sunday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pistons , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Blake Griffin led the way with 27 points and seven rebounds . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , tallying 15 points and 17 rebounds . All five starters scored in double figures , but the team shot just 35 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . Toronto will host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday for their next game . The Pistons have now won eight of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kyle Lowry led the team with 35 points , while also grabbing seven rebounds . Pascal Siakam had one of his best games of the season , totaling 21 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol also played well , accumulating 13 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Detroit 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 32 - 31 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 30 - 35 ) 131 - 114 on Wednesday at Led Ex Forum Arena in Detroit . The Pistons got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 38 - 22 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Pistons also out - rebounded the Timberwolves 42 - 37 , which helped them secure the victory . Andre Drummond led all scorers , going 11 - for - 18 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding 15 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 31 points and 10 rebounds . The third member of the starting lineup to reach double figures in points was Luke Payton , who came off the bench for 21 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists . Coming off the bench , Ish Smith went 8 - for - 10 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while adding five rebounds and five assists . Wayne Ellington chipped in with 11 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt ) and three assists as well . The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns , who went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding four rebounds and two blocked shots . The 24 points were a season - high for Towns , while the six turnovers were a season - high for him . Andrew Wiggins had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding four rebounds as well . Jeff Teague was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 15 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and eight assists . Coming off the bench , Taj Gibson added 10 points ( 5 - 8 FG ) and one rebound . The Pistons ' next game will be on the road against the Chicago Bulls on Friday , while the Timberwolves will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Saturday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 34 - 31 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 19 - 49 ) 131 - 108 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pistons jumping out to a 31 - 32 lead after one quarter . Blake Griffin led the way with a game - high 28 points in 26 minutes . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double of 16 points and 15 rebounds in 30 minutes . Point guard Reggie Jackson also had 21 points and six assists . The Bulls have lost four of their last five games . The Bulls shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Zach Randolph sat out a second straight game with a knee injury . Wayne Selden led the team with 18 points . Continuing to start the season , point guard Last the second half of a back - to - back . The Bulls will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 35 - 33 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 31 - 38 ) 111 - 97 on Friday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Lakers 34 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 50 boards to the Lakers 47 . Los Angeles came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to win this game . JaVale McGee was the leading scorer , as he tallied 20 points , 13 rebounds and three blocks in the defeat . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also played well , as he totaled 17 points and two rebounds . Rajon Rondo accumulated 15 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Up next for the Lakers is a matchup with the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Pistons have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Langston Galloway was the player of the game , as he scored 23 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 23 rebounds . Blake Griffin was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 15 points and nine assists . Detroit 's next game will be on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 36 - 33 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 49 - 21 ) 110 - 107 on Sunday . The Pistons came into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Raptors 32 - 21 in the fourth quarter to secure the eight - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Pistons were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Raptors 44 - 38 . Blake Griffin led all scorers with 25 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . Andre Drummond notched a double - double with 15 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 5 - 5 FT ) and 17 rebounds . Reggie Jackson had a strong showing as well with 20 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , four assists and two rebounds , in 24 minutes . Kawhi Leonard led the way with 33 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds , two assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 36 minutes . Fred VanVleet chipped in 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , four assists and one rebound , in 31 minutes off the bench . Marc Gasol chipped in with nine points ( 3 - 7 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and eight assists , in 36 minutes . The Pistons had six players finish in double figures , including all five starters , in double figures .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 38 - 37 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 37 - 39 ) 115 - 98 on Thursday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a win . In fact , they outscored the Magic 34 - 19 in the first quarter , while the Magic held the Magic to just 19 points in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was key , as Detroit snatched down 43 boards to Orlando 's 43 . The Pistons also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Magic to just 44 percent . Wayne Ellington led the team in scoring , dropping 25 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Blake Griffin finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 18 rebounds . Ish Smith led the bench with 15 points , four rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Magic is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday . The Magic will look to bounce back on Saturday when they take on the Indiana Pacers in their next game . The Magic had to play this game without Victor Oladipo , but they did n't disappoint . Aaron Gordon led the team in scoring , as he totaled 20 points , three rebounds and four assists . Augustin was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 18 points , four rebounds and four assists . Nikola Vucevic recorded a 12 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . On deck for Orlando is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 39 - 37 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 48 - 28 ) 99 - 90 on Saturday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Trail Blazers 65 - 38 in the second half . Damian Lillard and C.J . Enes Kanter played well , as he tallied 20 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for Portland is a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Pistons have now won four of their last five and they 'll look to continue their hot streak . Reggie Jackson led the team with 28 points , while also providing five rebounds and five assists . Andre Drummond also played well , as he totaled 22 points , 19 rebounds , four assists , four steals and three blocks . The Pistons will look to keep the momentum going on Monday against the Indiana Pacers .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 47 - 32 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 39 - 39 ) 108 - 89 on Wednesday at Led Ex Forum Arena in Detroit . The Pacers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 34 - 15 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Pacers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Pacers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pistons 46 . The Pacers also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding Detroit to just 37 percent . Thaddeus Young led the way , going 9 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding eight rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high in points for Young , who 's now combined for 52 points in the last two games . Domantas Sabonis had a strong showing as well , finishing with 15 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Myles Turner also had a strong showing , finishing with 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) and five rebounds . Andre Drummond was a force on the boards , as he grabbed 19 rebounds and blocked three shots in the loss . Wayne Ellington chipped in with 24 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four rebounds as well . Reggie Jackson was the only other starter in double figures with 16 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists . The only other Piston to reach double figures in points was Luke Ken, who had 10 points ( 3 - 9 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds . The Pacers ' next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Friday , while the Pistons will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Friday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 38 - 42 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 39 - 41 ) 104 - 91 on Sunday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Hornets were able to prevail with a win . Kemba Walker scored a game - high 31 points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists . Frank Kaminsky followed up with 24 points and five rebounds off the bench . As a team , the Hornets shot 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Detroit has now lost four of their last five games as they struggle to find their groove . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , finishing with 15 points and 23 rebounds . Ish Smith scored a team - high 20 points off the bench . The Pistons will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 40 - 41 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 32 - 49 ) 100 - 93 on Tuesday at Led Ex Forum Arena in Detroit . The Pistons got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 32 - 20 in the first quarter . The Pistons were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 40 percent from the floor and just 33 percent from deep . The Pistons also out - rebounded the Grizzlies 43 - 40 . Ish Smith led the team in scoring with 22 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , to go along with four assists . Andre Drummond was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 20 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 8 - 12 FT ) , 17 rebounds , five steals and three blocked shots , in 38 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Luke Payton , who came off the bench to score 15 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) in 28 minutes . Coming off the bench , Reggie Jackson had 12 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and five assists . The Pistons had all five starters reach double figures in points . Delon Wright led the team in scoring with 15 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and two assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 29 points and 10 rebounds over that span . He 's been one of the few bright spots for Memphis , as he 's averaging only 9 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Bruno Caboclo went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 15 points in 26 minutes . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was IJ b with nine points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Tyler Zeller had 13 points ( 4 - 7 FG , 5 - 6 FT ) , six rebounds and two blocked shots . The Pistons ' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Wednesday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 116 - 104 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Cavaliers by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Raptors recording 21 assists to nine turnovers , while the Cavaliers committed 16 turnovers to just 17 assists . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Cavaliers 49 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Kyle Lowry led the team in scoring , as he tallied 27 points and eight assists . Kawhi Leonard was equally as good , accumulating 24 points , 12 rebounds and two assists . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 14 points , two rebounds and five assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday . The Raptors ( 10 ) have just one game winning over the eight - seed in the East , but this was easily their first win of the season . Kevin Love led the team in scoring , tallying 21 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Ccording 17 points , 10 rebounds , four assists and two steals of his own . George Hill finished with 15 points and seven assists . Tristan Thompson was the only bench player in double figures , as he provided three points and 13 rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 20 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 1 - 1 ) 113 - 101 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Raptors were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Celtics 49 . This was a big win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kawhi Leonard led the team with 31 points and 10 rebounds . Serge Ibaka had one of his best games of the season , as he tallied 21 points , six rebounds and two assists . Al Horford finished with 14 points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Celtics is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday . The Raptors ( 20 ) had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and it clearly hurt them . Kyrie Irving led the team with 21 points , while also dishing out six assists . The only other notable stat line was a 16 - point , nine - rebound performance from Jats . Gordon Hayward was n't far behind , accumulating 14 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Washington Wizards on Saturday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 40 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 2 - 2 ) 127 - 106 on Monday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hornets by 17 points in the second quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 22 points , to go along with four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Kyle Lowry had a double - double with 16 points and 14 assists , along with two rebounds , two steals and one blocked shot , in 31 minutes . Danny Green chipped in 16 points , six rebounds , two assists , one steal and two blocks , in 26 minutes off the bench . Serge Ibaka had 15 points and eight rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Hornets have now dropped two straight and five of their last six . Kemba Walker led the way with 26 points , five rebounds and five assists , in 33 minutes . Jeremy Lamb followed up with 16 points , in 23 minutes off the bench . Nicolas Batum was the only other player to score in double digits . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist left the game with back spasms and did not return . Next up the Hornets will be in Chicago on Wednesday . The Hornets will visit Chicago on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 5 - 0 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 2 - 3 ) 112 - 105 on Wednesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 26 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . The second quarter was when the tides turned , as the Raptors outscored the Timberwolves 29 to 19 . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Timberwolves 29 - 29 in the fourth quarter . The Timberwolves were lights - out from the field , as they went 15 - for - 29 , while the Timberwolves went just 10 - for - 20 . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 35 points , five rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Kyle Lowry recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 10 assists and six rebounds . Jonas Valanciunas finished with 16 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday . The Raptors ( 5 - 0 ) have now won four of their last five games . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , four rebounds , five assists and six steals . Derrick Rose also played well , as he amassed 16 points , three rebounds and five assists . Josh Smith recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 10 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Raptors is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 116 - 107 , at Barclay 's Arena on Friday . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Mavericks to just 18 points in the fourth quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Raptors , as they held the Mavericks to 37 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Mavericks 44 . Dallas also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 44 . Dallas ( 6 - 3 ) continues to be one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed some serious fight here . Lone who was the player of the game , as he totaled 22 points , five rebounds and four assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , 15 rebounds and five assists . Harrison Barnes collected 14 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for Dallas is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Sunday . The Mavericks ( 2 - 3 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , tallying 21 points , nine rebounds , five assists and three steals . Kyle Lowry tallied 20 points , four rebounds and 12 assists . Danny Green provided 15 points and eight rebounds of his own . Serge Ibaka totaled 11 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 7 - 1 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 4 - 4 ) 129 - 112 on Tuesday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Raptors were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the 76ers 43 . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 31 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , along with seven rebounds , four assists and four steals , in 33 minutes . Kyle Lowry had 20 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 12 assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 37 minutes . Pascal Siakam contributed a double - double with 15 points and 15 rebounds , along with three steals , in 33 minutes . Serge Ibaka had 16 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds , three blocks , two steals and one assist , in 30 minutes . The Raptors had six players score in double figures . Joel Embiid led the way with 31 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , 11 rebounds , four assists and one blocked shot , in 32 minutes . Robert Covington chipped in 15 points , four rebounds , four steals and two blocks , in 36 minutes . J.J. Redick chipped in 13 points , three rebounds and three assists , in 29 minutes . The only other Sixer to score in double figures was MarkJ , who was the only other Sixer to score in double figures for Philly . Next the 76ers will host the Clippers on Thursday . The Raptors will visit Phoenix on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks , 128 - 112 , at Barclay 's Arena on Saturday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The second quarter is when New York really turned it on , as they outscored New York , 39 - 29 , in the fourth quarter . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 30 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went just 38 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Knicks 47 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points on 11 - of - 17 shooting . Enes Kanter was huge off the bench , providing 15 points and 15 rebounds . Mario Hezonja came off the bench to provide 13 points and five rebounds . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . The Raptors ( 12 - 1 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points on 6 - of - 7 shooting off the bench . Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 10 rebounds . The only other Raptor in double figures was Of points , as they combined to go 12 - of - 37 from the field . On deck for Toronto is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors , 126 - 110 , at Barclay 's Arena on Monday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pelicans , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for New Orleans was their rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Raptors 43 . The three - point shooting was a big difference as well , with the Pelicans going 10 - of - 19 from the charity stripe , while Toronto went just 8 - for - 20 . The Pelicans also recorded 30 assists on 54 made baskets . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , 20 rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Jrue Holiday was second on the team , totaling 29 points , three rebounds and 14 assists . Julius Randle totaled 17 points , 12 rebounds and four assists . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday . The Raptors ( 12 - 2 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . E'Twaun Moore led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points on 13 - of - 18 from the field . Kawhi Leonard finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , six rebounds and two assists . Serge Ibaka recorded a 19 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Toronto 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors , 106 - 104 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pistons , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Blake Griffin led the way with 30 points , 12 rebounds , three assists , three steals and two blocks . Reggie Jackson followed up with 13 points and six assists . Langston Galloway was huge off the bench , scoring 13 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting . On deck for Detroit is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday . The Raptors ( 12 - 3 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , tallying 26 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three steals . Greg Monroe finished second on the team , totaling 17 points and nine rebounds . Kyle Lowry finished with 14 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Jonas Valanciunas amassed 14 points and six rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 16 - 4 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 6 - 12 ) 125 - 107 on Friday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Wizards to just 20 points in the first half and 64 points in the second half . The shooting was a big difference as well , as Toronto went 17 - for - 29 , while the Wizards went 17 - for - 19 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 44 . Washington has now lost four of their last five games . Kawhi Leonard was the star , as he tallied 27 points and 10 rebounds in the win . Kyle Lowry also played well , as he tallied 15 points , nine assists , three rebounds and two steals . Serge Ibaka totaled 12 points , nine rebounds , two assists and four blocks . On deck for Washington is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday . The Raptors ( 16 - 4 ) have now won four - straight , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 20 points , four rebounds and six assists . Otto Porter also played well , as he amassed 17 points , seven rebounds and four assists . John Wall recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 11 assists . On deck for Toronto is a matchup with the Miami Heat on Sunday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 17 - 4 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 7 - 12 ) 125 - 115 on Sunday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The second quarter was when the Raptors really turned it on , as they outscored Miami 38 - 25 in that 24 - minute stretch . The Heat actually shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded 25 assists on their 47 made baskets . Miami ( 7 - 12 ) has been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks and they showed why on Sunday . Dwyane Wade was the player of the game though , as he tallied 35 points , five rebounds and six assists . They also got some great performances from their bench , as they combined to go 12 - of - 12 from the free - throw line . Josh Richardson was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 19 points and five rebounds . The Heat next game will be on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks . The Raptors ( 17 - 4 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb back into the season . Kawhi Leonard once again carried the load , as he accumulated 29 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . Pascal Siakam scored 21 of his own , while also grabbing six rebounds . Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 19 - 4 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 15 - 8 ) 131 - 128 on Thursday . In a game between two of the best defenses in the league , the Raptors were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Raptors outscored the Warriors 38 - 25 in the fourth quarter . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Warriors 46 . The Warriors were the difference in the game , as they went 15 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Warriors went just 11 - for - 29 . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Warriors 46 . Golden State came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 51 points , 11 rebounds and six assists in the loss . Klay Thompson was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 23 points , three rebounds and three assists . Jonas Valanciunas came off the bench to provide 20 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday . The Raptors ( 19 - 4 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to rise up the standings . Kawhi Leonard once again carried the load , as he accumulated 37 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Kyle Lowry recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points , 8 rebounds and 12 assists . Serge Ibaka went 8 - of - 13 from the field to accrue 20 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 16 - 7 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 20 - 5 ) 106 - 103 on Monday night . In a game between two of the stingiest defenses in the NBA , the Nuggets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Nuggets outscored the Raptors 32 - 23 in the final 12 minutes . Nikola Jokic led the way with a triple - double of 23 points , 11 rebounds and 15 assists in 35 minutes . Jamal Murray tallied 21 points , seven rebounds and eight assists , in 40 minutes . The Nuggets will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic . The Raptors ( 20 - 5 ) have now lost five of their last six games . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring with 27 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting to go along with eight rebounds . Kyle Lowry had 11 assists in 34 minutes . Serge Ibaka scored 15 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting and grabbed five rebounds in 32 minutes off the bench . Pascal Siakam also chipped in 14 points , seven assists , six rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes . The Nuggets will continue their road trip in Orlando on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 21 - 5 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 17 - 9 ) 113 - 102 on Wednesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 23 - 29 in the first quarter . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 36 points ( 13 - 24 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and five steals . Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 26 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 8 - 9 FT ) , along with eight rebounds and two assists , in 18 minutes . Serge Ibaka tallied 18 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and two assists , in 24 minutes . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice night for him . The Sixers are now 5 - 6 on the road this season . Jimmy Butler scored a game - high 38 points ( 15 - 27 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) to go with 10 rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . J.J. Redick chipped in 25 points , four assists , one rebound and one blocked shot , in 34 minutes . Joel Embiid had a double - double , with 10 points and 12 rebounds , along with five assists and two blocked shots , in 36 minutes . The 76ers will have a few days off before taking on the Detroit Pistons on Friday . The Raptors will visit Brooklyn on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 17 - 8 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 21 - 7 ) 104 - 99 on Sunday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Raptors 45 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 45 - 45 . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 19 points , 19 rebounds and six assists . Khris Middleton also played well , accumulating 10 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 18 points , two rebounds and two assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday . The Raptors ( 21 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Serge Ibaka led the team in scoring , tallying 22 points , six rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Kawhi Leonard finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , eight rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Fred VanVleet was a huge spark off the bench , accruing 19 points , two rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Raptors is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers , 99 - 96 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The second quarter was when the Raptors really turned it on , as they outscored Indiana 11 - 11 in the final 12 minutes . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Raptors recording 19 assists to nine turnovers , while the Pacers committed 20 turnovers to their 19 assists . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Pacers 49 . Indiana has now lost four of their last five , while the Pacers have lost four of their last five . Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , 10 rebounds , six assists and four steals . Pascal Siakam finished second on the team , totaling 17 points , seven rebounds , four assists and three steals . Greg Monroe was a nice spark off the bench , providing 13 points and eight rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday . The Pacers ( 20 - 12 ) have now lost four - straight , as they continue to regress . Victor Oladipo led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points and four assists . Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team , accruing 18 points , five rebounds and two steals . Domantas Sabonis recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 126 - 110 , at Barclay 's Arena on Friday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , tallying 37 points and six rebounds . It was n't a great all - around game , as the two teams combined to go 12 - of - 45 from the field . Cleveland ( 8 - 25 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring , as he tallied 20 points , four rebounds and four assists . Larry Nance Jr. recorded a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . No other starter scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday . The Raptors ( 25 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Toronto was led by Kawhi Leonard , who totaled 37 points and six rebounds on 12 - of - 16 shooting . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 14 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Norman Powell started for DeRozan and finished with 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . Toronto will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 27 - 11 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 27 ) 95 - 89 on Sunday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kawhi Leonard led the way with 27 points and nine rebounds . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 12 rebounds . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 10 points , five rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Chicago is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday . The Bulls ( 10 - 27 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . The bench was spectacular , as they held the lead for the majority of the game . Paul George was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 16 points and 11 rebounds . Kris Dunn led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds and eight assists . Zach LaVine was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 13 points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for Chicago is a matchup against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 28 - 11 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 18 - 20 ) 122 - 116 on Tuesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 26 - 26 in the first quarter . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 45 points ( 16 - 22 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 13 - 17 FT ) , along with six rebounds , in 35 minutes . Pascal Siakam tallied a double - double with 28 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) and 10 rebounds , in 32 minutes . Norman Powell started in place of Powell and finished with 14 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , three rebounds , one assist and two blocks . The Raptors have now won four of their last five games . The Jazz had all five starters in double figures , but it was not enough , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Jae Crowder led the way with 30 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , along with six rebounds , in 26 minutes off the bench . Derrick Favors finished with 21 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , nine rebounds and two blocked shots , in 27 minutes . Rudy Gobert chipped in 16 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) , nine rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 32 minutes . The Jazz will now head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 30 - 12 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 26 - 13 ) 121 - 105 on Sunday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The second quarter is when the Raptors really turned it on , as they outscored the Pacers by 21 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with the Raptors recording 30 assists to 15 turnovers , while the Pacers committed 14 turnovers to just 24 assists . The Pacers had a nightmare game in the second half of their back - to - back set . Norman Powell led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 23 points on 10 - of - 12 shooting . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Serge Ibaka totaled 18 points , six rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 26 - 13 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points , nine rebounds and three assists off the bench . Domantas Sabonis tallied 16 points , 11 rebounds and six assists of his own . Thaddeus Young came off the bench to provide 14 points , nine rebounds and three steals . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 31 - 12 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 12 - 28 ) 104 - 101 on Tuesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 28 - 20 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Hawks 39 . The Raptors were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 20 - for - 21 while the Hawks went 10 - for - 21 . This was a huge win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he went 11 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding six assists , four rebounds and six steals . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Kyle Lowry had a strong showing as well , finishing with 16 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , six assists and four steals in 32 minutes . He 's now combined for 32 points and 15 assists over his last two games . Pascal Siakam also recorded a double - double , finishing with 13 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 4 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . The only other Raptor to reach double figures in points was rookie OJ by 14 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 28 minutes . The Hawks were led by John Wall , who recorded 21 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and 14 rebounds in 34 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 15 rebounds . Jeremy Lin had a solid all - around game as well , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and nine assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , combining for 38 points and 10 assists over that span . Coming off the bench , Trailing 20 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes . Coming off the bench , Dewayne Dedmon had 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Raptors ' next game will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday , while the Hawks will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 32 - 12 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 21 - 23 ) 122 - 105 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Raptors jumping out to a 28 - 35 lead after one quarter . Kawhi Leonard led the way with a game - high 20 points in 27 minutes . Pascal Siakam also played well off the bench , putting up 16 points and six rebounds in 25 minutes . The Raptors have won four of their last five games . Brooklyn had lost four of their last five games coming into Friday 's game , but it was n't enough to overcome the Nets . They were held to just four points in the fourth quarter . D'Angelo Russell scored a game - high 24 points and also had nine assists . The Nets will host the Boston Celtics on Monday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 34 - 13 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 35 ) 111 - 109 on Thursday . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The rebounding was key , as Toronto snatched down 46 boards to the Suns 46 . The Raptors were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 28 - for - 29 , while the Suns went 28 - for - 29 . The Suns were unconscious from the free - throw line , as they went 28 - for - 29 , with the Suns going 28 - for - 29 . Phoenix did n't play their best game of the season , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to win . Devin Booker led the team in scoring , as he tallied 30 points and eight assists . Ever 17 points , 17 rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks in 35 minutes of play . Miditically was Mided , as Mising rookie Miditting was Mid into the starting lineup . On deck for Phoenix is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday . The Raptors have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 16 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Serge Ibaka led the team in scoring , as he provided 22 points and six rebounds on 11 - of - 19 from the field . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Raptors is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 35 - 13 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 27 ) 119 - 90 on Saturday . Toronto has won four of their last five games . Danny Green led all scorers with 24 points in 22 minutes off the bench . Serge Ibaka scored 18 points in 25 minutes . The Raptors have won four of their last five games . Memphis has now lost four of their last five games . Marc Gasol sat out the game with back spasms . Jarreaking en route to 16 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench . The Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 36 - 13 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 24 - 24 ) 120 - 105 on Tuesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Kings 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Raptors were lights - out from the field in this game , as they went 55 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Kings 43 . The Raptors were also perfect from the field , as they went 24 - for - 24 from long distance . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kyle Lowry led all scorers with 19 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with nine assists and four rebounds . Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 22 rebounds over his last two games . Pascal Siakam also played well , going 8 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 18 points in 31 minutes . Miles had 15 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and two rebounds . Marvin Williams posted a double - double with 22 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming just shy of a triple - double , rookie BogdanyKing added 16 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and nine assists . Rookie Buddy Hield had 15 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five assists in 35 minutes . The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday , while the Kings will travel to Memphis to play the Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 37 - 13 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 37 - 16 ) 105 - 92 on Thursday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bucks 34 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , nine rebounds , five assists , four steals and two blocks in 28 minutes . Khris Middleton had 18 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 35 minutes . Eric Bledsoe chipped in with 14 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) , eight rebounds , six assists and four steals , in 30 minutes . Brook Lopez had 11 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt ) , six rebounds and three blocked shots , in 33 minutes . Pascal Siakam ( 28 ) , who scored a career - high 28 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) in 37 minutes . Kawhi Leonard had 16 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , eight rebounds , three steals and two assists , in 35 minutes . Serge Ibaka had 12 points ( 4 - 15 FG ) , 10 rebounds , two assists , two steals and three blocks in 40 minutes . Offensively , it was a team effort for the Raps , as the team shot only 40 percent from the field . The Bucks will play the Wizards in Washington on Saturday . The Raptors host the Clippers on Sunday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 38 - 16 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 29 - 25 ) 121 - 103 at the Scank Arena on Sunday . The Clippers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Clippers 42 - 23 in the first quarter , while allowing the Clippers to pull out the victory in front of their home crowd . The Raptors were the superior shooting team in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers went just 37 percent from the floor and just 20 percent from deep . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Clippers 36 . The Raptors were also able to force the Clippers into 18 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . The only other player to reach double figures in points was ShaJ Alexander , who finished with 19 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and two blocked shots . Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and 12 rebounds in 21 minutes . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 18 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and two assists . Miles had 15 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one blocked shot , in 21 minutes . The Clippers just did n't get much help from their bench . Tobias Harris had 13 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes . The Clippers had six players reach double figures in points . Lou Williams led the way with 18 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 8 - 9 FT ) and three assists off the bench . The Clippers bench did n't get much help from their bench .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 42 - 16 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 29 - 29 ) 127 - 125 on Monday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nets 29 - 29 in the first quarter . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 47 percent from the floor and 42 percent from deep . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 40 - 31 . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 40 - 31 . The Nets also recorded 33 assists on 50 made baskets . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 30 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , to go along with eight assists and a pair of rebounds . Serge Ibaka had a strong showing , finishing with 18 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt ) , 12 rebounds and two blocked shots . Pascal Siakam also chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and two steals , in 35 minutes . Marc Gasol chipped in with 16 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds as well . Rookie D'Angelo Russell led all scorers with 28 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , along with 14 assists , seven rebounds and one steal , in 33 minutes . Joe Harris chipped in 24 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 7 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four assists and two rebounds , in 29 minutes off the bench . Allen Crabbe followed up with 22 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt ) , three rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 31 minutes off the bench . The Nets will finish up their current five - game road trip in Cleveland on Wednesday . The Nets will be in Cleveland on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 43 - 16 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 24 - 34 ) 129 - 120 on Wednesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Wizards 30 - 26 in the first quarter . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Wizards went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Wizards 52 - 43 , even furthering their advantage . Pascal Siakam led the way , going 15 - for - 25 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 44 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . It was his second 40 - point performance in a row , as he 's combined for 51 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , this was a season - high in points for him , as he finished with 22 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) and five rebounds . Kyle Lowry was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 14 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 13 assists and three steals . Notching a double - double , Serge Ibaka finished with 10 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 13 rebounds and six assists . Bradley Beal did everything he could to keep the team in this game . He went 6 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while adding 11 assists in 43 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points and 13 assists . Jeff Green chipped in with 23 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and seven rebounds . Coming off the bench , Trevor Ariza chipped in with 19 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , eight rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Thomas Bryant added 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Raptors ' next game will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday , while the Wizards will travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 44 - 16 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 33 - 27 ) 120 - 117 on Friday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Spurs 33 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Spurs 48 . Toronto came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . DeMar DeRozan led the team with 23 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Marco Belinelli was second on the team , with 21 points and six rebounds . Rudy Gay recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for San York is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Raptors ( 44 - 16 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kawhi Leonard once again carried the load , as he tallied 25 points , six rebounds and two assists . Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 15 rebounds . Danny Green led the bench with 17 points and four rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 28 - 33 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 44 - 17 ) 113 - 98 on Sunday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Orlando was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Raptors 42 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Raptors 42 . The Magic also shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded 29 assists on their 42 made baskets . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game though , as he tallied 19 points , 10 assists , four rebounds and four steals in the loss . Marc Gasol also played well , as he totaled 16 points , five rebounds and five assists . Up next for the Magic is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday . The Magic will look to keep this momentum going against the New York Knicks on Tuesday . The Raptors had lost three of their last five games coming into this matchup , but they simply could n't keep it close . Terrence Ross was the player of the game though , as he scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the win . Nikola Vucevic also played well , as he amassed 23 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Magic is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 45 - 17 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 37 - 24 ) 118 - 95 on Tuesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Celtics 30 - 13 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The key for Toronto was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Celtics 47 . This was a huge win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 25 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block , in 30 minutes . Kawhi Leonard had 21 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 25 minutes . Kyle Lowry had seven points and 11 assists , in 35 minutes . Serge Ibaka had 14 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , two rebounds and two assists , in 19 minutes off the bench . Norman Powell got the start and put up 11 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , one rebound and one steal in 17 minutes . The Raptors had seven players score in double figures , but it was not enough to win . Marcus Morris led the team in scoring with 17 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , along with six rebounds and one assist , in 26 minutes . Jast the next highest scorer , with 11 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and one assist , in 24 minutes . Getting the start in place of Rajon Rondo , who had five points ( 2 - 5 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds and one steal , in only four minutes . The Celtics will host the Trail Blazers on Wednesday . The Celtics will host the Trail Blazers on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 46 - 17 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 38 - 24 ) 119 - 117 on Friday . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Trail Blazers 33 - 24 in the fourth quarter . Kawhi Leonard led the team with 38 points , three rebounds and five assists . Kyle Lowry had a nice all - around game , accumulating 19 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists . Pascal Siakam totaled 16 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday . The Raptors ( 46 - 17 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . McCollum was the star , as he led the team with 35 points , four rebounds and five assists . Damian Lillard also played well , accumulating 24 points , eight rebounds and six assists . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 39 - 25 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 46 - 19 ) 107 - 95 on Tuesday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Raptors 32 - 19 in the fourth quarter . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Raptors 47 . The three - point shooting was a big difference as well , with the Rockets going 16 - of - 32 from the charity stripe , while Toronto went 15 - of - 19 . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Raptors 47 . Houston has been one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA this season and they showed why on Tuesday . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 35 points , three assists and three steals . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for the Raptors , as they continue to falter . Chris Paul really struggled , as he went 1 - for - 10 from the field to accumulate five points , six rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela had a nice game off the bench , totaling nine points and 15 rebounds . Gerald Green was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 18 points and three rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 49 - 20 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 31 - 37 ) 111 - 98 on Thursday . Toronto has won two straight and five of their last six games . Kawhi Leonard led the way with 25 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Norman Powell had a nice game off the bench , putting up 20 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting and eight rebounds in 25 minutes . Marc Gasol tallied 15 points , seven rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 26 minutes . The Raptors will continue their road trip in Detroit on Sunday . The Lakers came into this game as a sizable underdog , but could n't quite pull away . LeBron James led the way with 29 points , six assists and four rebounds . Alex Len finished with 16 points , five rebounds and five assists . Rajon Rondo finished with 13 points , five rebounds and eight assists . The Lakers will return to action on Friday in a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 50 - 21 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 14 - 57 ) 128 - 92 on Monday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 38 - 29 in the first quarter . The Raptors were led by Jeremy Lin , who went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 20 points , while also adding three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes . The 20 points were a season - high for Toronto , as he was a big reason for the victory . Pascal Siakam also had a strong showing , scoring 19 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and five assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 40 points and 10 rebounds over his last two games . Kyle Lowry had a strong showing , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , six rebounds and eight assists . The only other Raptin double figures was Of off the bench . Marc Gasol had a double - double with 12 points and 11 rebounds . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Alyear . The Knicks were led by a 22 - point effort from Alit . Coming off the bench , Kevin Durant had 12 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Dam. The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 43 - 30 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 51 - 22 ) 116 - 109 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Thunder jumping out to a 29 - 29 lead after one quarter . However , the Raptors came out of the locker room with a 29 - 29 first - quarter lead and never looked back . Paul George led the way with a game - high 28 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists . Dennis Schroeder followed up with 26 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting , to go along with seven assists and six rebounds . Russell Westbrook added a triple - double with 18 points , 12 assists and 12 rebounds , to go along with four steals and one block , in 36 minutes . The Thunder shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 30 assists on 42 made field goals . The Raptors came into this game as one of the top dogs in the East . Kawhi Leonard scored a game - high 37 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting . Pascal Siakam followed up with 25 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting , in 36 minutes . Danny Green chipped in 19 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting , including 6 - of - 11 from long range . Marc Gasol struggled shooting the ball with only two points , five rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks , in 27 minutes . The Thunder will play the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 34 - 39 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 51 - 23 ) 115 - 114 on Sunday . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 32 boards to Charlotte 's 35 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive , with Charlotte recording 32 assists to just seven turnovers , while Toronto committed 13 turnovers to their 29 assists . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 28 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Pascal Siakam was second on the team , with 23 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol totaled 17 points , four rebounds , six assists and three blocks . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday . The Hornets ( 34 - 39 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 15 points , eight rebounds , 13 assists and four steals . Miles was n't far behind , tallying 16 points and six rebounds on 7 - of - 12 shooting . Willy Hernangomez finished with 13 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Charlotte is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 52 - 23 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 21 - 54 ) 112 - 103 on Tuesday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 26 - 18 in the first quarter . The Raptors were led by Norman Powell , who scored 20 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt ) in 25 minutes off the bench . Kawhi Leonard added 14 points , five assists , four rebounds and six steals , in 22 minutes . Serge Ibaka had 16 points and eight rebounds , in 22 minutes off the bench . Pascal Siakam contributed 13 points , five rebounds and two assists , in 20 minutes off the bench . The Raptors shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . The Bulls have now lost two in a row . Wayne Selden was the high - point man with 20 points on 8 - 15 shooting , in 40 minutes off the bench . Shapoint , five assists , five rebounds and three steals , in 33 minutes . Ryan Anderson finished with 13 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 29 minutes . Rookie La-acquired guard Last in the starting five , finished with 10 points and nine rebounds , in 16 minutes off the bench . Next up Chicago will host Portland on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 55 - 23 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 38 - 40 ) 121 - 109 on Monday at the ScotiArena in Toronto . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Magic 29 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 44 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Raptors were also able to force the Magic into 19 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Danny Green led the team in scoring , going 11 - for - 15 from the field and 7 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding five rebounds , two steals and three blocked shots as well . He 's combined for 59 points over his last two games , as he 's been dialed in with his shot . Kawhi Leonard was the other starter in double figures , as he finished with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and five assists . He did n't have his best night shooting the ball , so it was good to see him get things turned around . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Serge Ibaka , who finished with 15 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and six rebounds . Marc Gasol added 13 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists as well . Over his last three games , he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds , as he continues to be one of the few bright spots . Evan Fournier was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 21 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists . Notching a double - double , Nikola Vucevic finished with 13 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Wesley u added 16 points ( 7 - 7 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , three rebounds and two assists . The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday , while the Magic will be at home against the New York Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 57 - 24 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 38 - 42 ) 117 - 109 on Sunday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Pascal Siakam led the team with 23 points and 10 rebounds . Kawhi Leonard finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , four rebounds and four assists . Danny Green was a nice spark off the bench , providing 21 points , three rebounds , two assists and two blocks . On deck for the Raptors is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday . The Raptors ( 57 - 24 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Marc Gasol was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled eight points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Dwyane Wade led the team with 21 points , adding three rebounds and five assists . James Johnson was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 18 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Raptors is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets 131 - 112 at Toyota Center on Wednesday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Rockets 36 to 25 in the first half . Anthony Davis carried the load , as he tallied 32 points , 16 rebounds , eight assists , three steals and three blocks in the win . Julius Randle was second on the team , as he totaled 25 points , eight rebounds and three assists . James Harden finished with 18 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists . Tucker provided 19 points of his own off the bench . On deck for New Orleans is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday . The Rockets ( 0 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Elfrid Payton was the player of the game , as he accumulated 10 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Eric Gordon led the team in scoring , dropping 21 points off the bench . Chris Paul tallied 19 points , five rebounds and six assists . E'Twaun Moore was a nice spark off the bench , providing 21 points , three rebounds and two assists . Houston 's next game will be on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Houston Rockets 100 - 89 at Toyota Center on Wednesday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Rockets by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Isaiah Thomas was the only starter to play well , as he scored a career - high nine points in the loss . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday . The Rockets ( 1 - 3 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by a career - high 38 points , five rebounds and seven assists in the win . Rudy Gobert finished second on the team , totaling 12 points , 13 rebounds , two steals and three blocks . Joe Ingles led the bench with 11 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets 133 - 113 at Toyota Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled . In fact , the Clippers shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 44 - 42 . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 44 - 42 . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Rockets 42 . This marks the second half of a back - to - back set for the Clippers , as they have now lost four of their last five . Carmelo Anthony was the player of the game , as he tallied 24 points , two rebounds and two blocks . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 15 rebounds . Gerald Green led the bench with 19 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Sunday . The Rockets ( 1 - 4 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Montrezl Harrell was the player of the game , as he totaled 30 points , six rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Lou Williams was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 23 points and three assists off the bench . Tobias Harris was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 15 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 5 - 2 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 1 - 5 ) 104 - 85 on Tuesday . In a battle of two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Rockets outscored the Rockets 32 to 15 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . In fact , the Rockets outscored the Rockets 32 to 15 in the third quarter and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . In fact , the Rockets outscored the Rockets 32 to 15 in the fourth quarter . Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 22 points and 10 rebounds . McCollum also played well off the bench , as he tallied 19 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for Portland is a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday . The Rockets ( 1 - 5 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . Chris Paul continued his good form though , as he tallied 17 points , nine assists , five rebounds and two steals . Clint Capela also played well , as he amassed 14 points , 14 rebounds and three blocks in the defeat . The Rockets will look to bounce - back on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets in their next fixture .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Indiana Pacers , 115 - 103 , at Toyota Center on Sunday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . The key for Houston was their rebounding , as they snatched down 20 boards to the Pacers 38 . The Rockets were also fantastic from the field , as they went 20 - of - 38 from the free - throw line . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 40 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . Chris Paul totaled 26 points , five rebounds , five assists and three steals . Clint Capela totaled 18 points and seven rebounds . Tucker provided 12 points and five rebounds . On deck for Indiana is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday . The Rockets ( 5 - 7 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Victor Oladipo led the team with 22 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team , accruing 20 points , six rebounds , six assists and three steals . Darren Collison accrued 13 points , three rebounds and three assists . Houston 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors , 107 - 86 , at Toyota Center on Thursday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . James Harden led the way with 27 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . James Ennis was second on the team , providing 19 points and five rebounds . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds . Isaiah Canaan was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued six points , two rebounds and two assists . Golden State 's next game will be on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks . The Warriors ( 12 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , tallying 20 points , five rebounds and two assists . Kevon finished with 12 points , five rebounds and two blocks . Klay Thompson finished with 10 points , three rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings , 132 - 112 , at Toyota Center on Saturday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . James Harden led the team with 34 points , four rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 23 points , 16 rebounds and four blocks . Gerald Green came off the bench to provide 17 points and five rebounds . The Rockets next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Detroit Pistons . The Kings ( 8 - 8 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring , as he dropped 23 points and seven rebounds on 10 - of - 17 shooting . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ x , as he accrued 19 points and three assists . Marvin Williams went for 16 points and eight rebounds on 7 - of - 10 shooting . The only other starter in double figures was Bogdanoto rookie Bogd.J . Houston 's next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Detroit Pistons .", "The Houston Rockets ( 9 - 7 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 8 - 7 ) 126 - 124 on Wednesday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 33 boards to Detroit 's 37 . The three - point shooting was key for Houston , as they went 33 - of - 33 from the free - throw line , while Detroit went 28 - for - 29 . This was a huge win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . James Harden led all scorers , as he went 10 - for - 20 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 43 points , while also adding seven rebounds , nine assists and four steals . It was his second 40 - point outing in a row , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Clint Capela also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 27 points ( 12 - 14 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , 15 rebounds and four blocked shots . Chris Paul had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding seven assists . Coming off the bench , James Ennis added 14 points ( 3 - 5 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and two rebounds . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who went 9 - for - 21 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds per game . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 9 FT ) and 11 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in as many games . Coming off the bench , Langston Galloway went 4 - for - 6 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 13 points . Ish Smith added 11 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) and four assists as well . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Friday , while the Pistons will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Friday .", "The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets , 128 - 108 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday . The Mavericks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Mavericks , as they held the Rockets to just 28 points in the fourth quarter . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to the Rockets 38 . Dallas was extremely efficient from the field , as they went 17 - for - 20 from long distance . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to Houston 's 28 . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he collected 25 points , 11 rebounds and 17 assists . Clint Capela finished second on the team , totaling 18 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Dancollected 18 points and five rebounds . Isaiah Thomas and C.J . Houston will look to bounce back on Friday in a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs . The Rockets ( 9 - 11 ) have now lost four of their last seven , as they continue to regress . Light players came off the bench to score at least 20 points in the win , but it was n't just enough . J.J. Barea was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 13 points , three rebounds and 12 assists . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 10 points , five rebounds , five assists and four steals . Houston 's next game will be on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Chicago Bulls , 121 - 105 , at Toyota Center on Saturday . In a game between two of the top - tier teams in the league , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Rockets led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Bulls 41 . The three - point shooting was key for Houston , as they went 16 - of - 29 from the charity stripe , while Chicago went just 8 - for - 20 . The Bulls ( 5 - 19 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 30 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 15 rebounds . Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 15 points , three rebounds and one assist . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Rockets ( 11 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Zach LaVine was the player of the game , as he accumulated 29 points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Jabari Parker recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 12 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures , with Last 10 points and four rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 111 - 104 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes and held a double - digit lead for the majority of the game . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Blazers 44 . The three - point shooting was key for Houston , as they went 18 - for - 29 , while the Blazers went just 10 - of - 19 . Houston also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Portland , while committing two less turnovers . The Blazers ( 15 - 12 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Isaiah Thomas was the only starter to play well , as he tallied 31 points , four rebounds and two assists . McCollum was n't far behind , totaling 23 points , three rebounds and four assists . Jusuf Nurkic totaled 15 points , 10 rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 10 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday . The Rockets ( 12 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . James Harden led the team in scoring , dropping 29 points and four assists . Chris Paul recorded a triple - double , totaling 11 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . Eric Gordon led the bench with 14 points and four assists . Houston 's next game will be on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 126 - 111 , at Toyota Center on Thursday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . James Harden was the player of the game , as he accumulated 50 points , 10 rebounds and 11 assists en route to a triple - double . Clint Capela also played well , tallying 16 points , 14 rebounds and two blocks . The only other Rocket in double figures was Dan, as Dandropped 15 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting . Eric Gordon led the bench with 13 points , two rebounds and one assist . On deck for Houston is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday . The Rockets ( 13 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . LeBron James led the way with 29 points , five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Kyle Korver was second on the team , with 24 points , three rebounds and five assists . Lance Stephenson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points and three rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 102 - 97 at Toyota Center on Monday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 47 points , six rebounds , five assists and five steals . Tucker was second on the team , with 16 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting off the bench . Clint Capela was a nice spark off the bench , providing five points , 14 rebounds , three steals and five blocks . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday . The Rockets ( 15 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . They were led by rookie T.J. ovit , as he tallied 23 points , eight rebounds , five assists and three steals . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , 13 rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Jae Crowder recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards , 136 - 118 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of the second half . The key for Houston was their rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Wizards 31 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 31 . Houston also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 31 . The Wizards ( 12 - 20 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to rise up the standings . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 35 points , three rebounds , nine assists and two steals . Clint Capela recorded a 20 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . Eric Gordon led the bench with 16 points , two rebounds and three assists . On deck for Houston is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday . The Rockets ( 16 - 14 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal was the player of the game , as he accumulated 28 points , three rebounds , seven assists and two steals . John Wall totaled 18 points , four rebounds and 12 assists . Trevor Ariza amassed 15 points , six rebounds , three assists and three steals . Tucker provided 11 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 108 - 101 , at Toyota Center on Saturday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was the difference in the game , with the Rockets going 19 - of - 38 from the charity stripe , while San Antonio went just 7 - of - 26 . The Rockets also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists and committing nine less turnovers . James Harden led the way , as he tallied 39 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points and 23 rebounds . Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 18 points and six assists . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday . The Rockets ( 17 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 28 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , with 18 points and six rebounds . Rudy Gay collected 13 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Dāvis led the bench with 11 points and five rebounds . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 113 - 109 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Thunder to just 28 points in the fourth quarter and out - scored the Thunder by 20 in the second quarter . The Rockets were lights - out from the field , as they went 14 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Thunder went just 9 - of - 28 . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 52 - 52 . The Thunder ( 21 - 12 ) had a tough task here against one of the worst teams in the NBA and they did just that here . Isaiah Thomas was the only starter to play well , as he tallied 31 points , four rebounds and two assists . Russell Westbrook was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 21 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Steven Adams totaled 17 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Jerami Grant was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points , nine rebounds , two steals and three blocks . On deck for the Thunder is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Friday . The Rockets ( 18 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he accumulated 41 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Eric Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 23 rebounds . Tucker provided 11 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics , 127 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Thursday . The Rockets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Celtics to just 35 points in the second half and shot over 50 percent from the field . Rebounding was a big factor for the Rockets , as they won that battle , 55 - 37 . Houston also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Boston , while committing five less turnovers . The Celtics ( 20 - 14 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to rise in the standings . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 45 points , two rebounds and six assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 24 points and 19 rebounds . Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 20 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday . The Rockets ( 19 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kyrie Irving was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , 11 assists and four rebounds . Marcus Morris finished second on the team , collecting 19 points , six rebounds and two assists . Jaylen Brown led the bench with 18 points and five rebounds . Houston will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 113 - 101 , at Toyota Center on Monday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Grizzlies 39 . The three - point shooting was a big difference as well , with the Rockets going 33 - of - 32 from the charity stripe , while Memphis went 33 - of - 32 . The Grizzlies ( 18 - 18 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . James Harden was the player of the game , as he accumulated 43 points , 10 rebounds and 13 assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 13 rebounds . Gerald Green came off the bench to provide 18 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday . The Rockets ( 21 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kyle Anderson was the player of the game , as he led the team with 20 points , three rebounds and five assists . Mike Conley collected 19 points , six rebounds and five assists . Marc Gasol totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds . JaMychal Green led the bench with 17 points and six rebounds . On deck for Houston is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 23 - 16 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 26 - 12 ) 125 - 113 on Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 35 - 35 in the first quarter and never looked back . James Harden led the way , going 7 - for - 18 from the field and 6 - for - 15 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding 14 assists and five rebounds . Clint Capela also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 31 points ( 13 - 18 FG , 5 - 7 FT ) , nine rebounds and two steals . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 38 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Tucker was the third Rocket to reach the 20 - point mark . Gerald Green chipped in with 21 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds as well . The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic , who recorded 24 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 13 rebounds in 28 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , rookie Monp posted 21 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five assists and two steals in 24 minutes . The Nuggets ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Tuesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 29 - 11 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 23 - 17 ) 116 - 109 on Wednesday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Bucks got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Bucks also forced the Rockets into 18 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way , going 8 - for - 16 from the field and 11 - for - 14 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 21 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 28 points , 15 rebounds and five assists . Malcolm Brogdon also had a strong showing , finishing with 24 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Khris Middleton chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four assists and three steals . James Harden did everything he could to keep his team in the game . He went 13 - for - 30 from the field and 6 - for - 16 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 42 points , to go along with 11 rebounds and six assists . He 's combined for 54 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Clint Capela recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 18 points ( 4 - 16 FG , 10 - 12 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Gerald Green chipped in with 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and two rebounds . The Bucks ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Friday , while the Rockets will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 24 - 17 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 8 - 35 ) 41 - 113 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , the Rockets led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Cavaliers 42 - 22 in that 24 - minute stretch . Houston also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Cavaliers 39 . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line . James Harden was the star , as he tallied 43 points , 10 rebounds and 12 assists en route to a triple - double . Clint Capela also played well , as he totaled 19 points , four rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . The Rockets have one of their best offensive games of the season on Friday in this matchup . The bench was spectacular , as they held the Cavs to 37 percent from the field . The Cavaliers have now lost five of their last six games , as they have to look to get better . The Rockets were led by James Harden , who tallied 43 points , 10 rebounds and 12 assists in the win . Houston will look to keep up the good form against the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 25 - 18 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 19 - 24 ) 112 - 94 on Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 29 - 29 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Rockets were also able to force the Grizzlies into 19 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . James Harden led all scorers , going 17 - for - 33 from the field and 6 - for - 15 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 57 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two steals . It was his second 40 - point game of the season . Danwas a big factor in the win , as he finished with 15 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) and four rebounds in 35 minutes . It was a season - high in points for the guard , who 's now combined for 35 points in his last two games . Coming off the bench , Isaiah Thomas was able to hit a rebound and finished with zero points ( 0 - 2 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and four rebounds . Gerald Green chipped in with 14 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt ) and six rebounds as well . The Rockets received a big boost from their bench . Mike Conley led the way , going 5 - for - 10 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 14 points , while also adding seven rebounds and seven assists . He 's had a nice stretch of two games , combining for 29 points and 10 assists over his last two games . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Jarordan en , as he finished with 12 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds and three blocked shots . The Grizzlies just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Garrett Temple went 5 - for - 7 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 14 points , while also adding three rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Omri Casspi had 12 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) in 24 minutes . The Rockets ' next game will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 23 - 23 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 25 - 23 ) 45 - 142 on Wednesday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Nets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Rockets 34 - 30 right away in the first quarter . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Nets were also able to force the Rockets into 18 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Spencer Dinwiddie led all scorers , going 13 - for - 22 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding 10 assists in 32 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Dinwiddie , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . DeMarre Carroll also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 22 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , five rebounds and one assist . Coming off the bench , Jarrett Allen posted 20 points ( 10 - 19 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and 24 rebounds in 43 minutes . James Harden did everything he could to keep his team in the game . He went 16 - for - 34 from the field and 5 - for - 19 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 58 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and six assists as well . He 's been one of the few bright spots . Coming off the bench , Eric Gordon chipped in with 20 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and three rebounds . The Rockets just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Austin Rivers chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt ) , five rebounds and six assists as well . The Nets ' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Friday , while the Rockets will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 26 - 19 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 25 - 22 ) 138 - 134 on Saturday . Houston has won four of their last five games . The Rockets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Lakers by 20 points in the second half to secure the win . It was a battle between All-Stars , as there were nine ties and nine lead changes , with neither team playing at full - plus minutes . James Harden led all scorers with 48 points , to go along with eight rebounds , six assists and four steals . Eric Gordon was second on the team , with 30 points , five rebounds and four assists . Houston will look to keep this momentum going against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday . Los Angeles has been one of the best teams in the league this season , but they showed some great defense here . They also got a great performance from Kyle Korver , who tallied 32 points , eight rebounds and three assists in the defeat . Brandon Ingram also played well , as he totaled 21 points , five rebounds and four assists . The Lakers will return to action on Monday against the Golden State Warriors .", "The Houston Rockets ( 28 - 20 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 36 - 15 ) 121 - 119 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , the Rockets outscored the Raptors 33 - 20 in the fourth quarter to secure the four - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Raptors also out - rebounded the Raptors 47 - 40 . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 35 points and seven assists . Kenneth Faried also played well , as he totaled 21 points and 14 rebounds . Tucker provided 18 points , three rebounds and four steals . Austin Rivers was a nice spark off the bench , providing 13 points , five rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Rockets is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . The Rockets have a tough task in their next game , when they host the Orlando Magic on Sunday . The Rockets never had to play this game in the second half of a back - to - back set . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 32 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 22 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a matchup with the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 29 - 20 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 20 - 30 ) 103 - 98 on Sunday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Magic 34 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 46 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Magic were also able to force the Magic into 19 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . James Harden was unstoppable in this one . He went 14 - for - 27 from the field and 4 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 40 points , while also adding 11 rebounds , six assists and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Eric Gordon also played a factor in the win as well . He went 6 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding five rebounds and two assists . Kenneth Faried had a double - double of his own , finishing with 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds and five assists . Chris Paul reached double figures as well with 12 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds , six assists and three steals . The Magic were led by Aaron Gordon , who went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , while adding 10 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds . Nikola Vucevic came close to a triple - double , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 17 rebounds , five assists , two steals and a block . Coming off the bench , Evan Fournier went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 18 points . Coming off the bench , Terrence Ross added 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt ) and six rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday , while the Magic will be at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 23 - 28 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 29 - 21 ) 121 - 116 on Tuesday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Pelicans got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 35 - 35 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pelicans were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets finished at 49 percent from the floor and 38 percent from deep . The Pelicans also forced the Rockets into 17 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Jahlil Okafor led the team , going 11 - for - 15 from the field and 5 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 12 rebounds . Jrue Holiday had a strong showing as well . He went 6 - for - 18 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding six rebounds and eight assists . It was a season - high for Holiday , as he also had a season - high of six blocks . Coming off the bench , Ian Clark added 15 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) and three rebounds . James Harden led the way , going 11 - for - 32 from the field and 6 - for - 18 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding 11 rebounds , six assists and four steals . He 's had a double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Kenneth Faried recorded a double - double of his own , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and 11 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Eric Gordon chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 4 - 12 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Friday . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 36 - 19 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 32 - 23 ) 117 - 112 on Saturday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 28 - 28 in the first quarter . Paul George led all scorers with 45 points ( 12 - 22 FG , 6 - 14 3Pt , 15 - 18 FT ) , along with 11 rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 41 minutes . Russell Westbrook added a triple - double with 21 points ( 8 - 21 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 12 rebounds and 11 assists , in 38 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 17 points , in 22 minutes off the bench . The Thunder shot a solid 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc . James Harden led all scorers with 42 points ( 11 - 28 FG , 6 - 16 3Pt , 14 - 15 FT ) , along with two rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 37 minutes . Chris Paul chipped in 18 points , 10 rebounds , nine assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . Kenneth Faried tallied a double - double with 17 points and 12 rebounds , in 30 minutes . The Rockets shot 16 - 19 from deep . Next , the Rockets will host the Mavericks on Monday . The Thunder will host the Trail Blazers on Monday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 33 - 23 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 26 - 30 ) 120 - 104 on Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Mavericks 25 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 44 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Rockets were also able to force the Mavericks into 18 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . James Harden led the way , going 9 - for - 23 from the field and 6 - for - 17 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , to go along with eight rebounds , seven assists and five steals . He 's now combined for 52 points in the last two games , as he 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Chris Paul had a strong showing as well , finishing with 17 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 11 assists in 29 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 assists over those two games . Coming off the bench , Eric Gordon went 7 - for - 17 from the field and 4 - for - 13 from beyond the arc to score 18 points . Kenneth Faried added 17 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and eight rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Lebf 36 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 9 FT ) , 10 rebounds and eight assists as well . Coming just shy of a double - double , he finished with 13 points ( 4 - 4 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds in 25 minutes . The Mavericks ' next game will be at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 35 - 25 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 20 - 41 ) 119 - 111 on Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 39 - 28 right away in the first quarter . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Rockets were also able to force the Hawks into 18 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . James Harden led all scorers , going 7 - for - 21 from the field and 14 - for - 16 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , combining for 46 points over that span . Chris Paul had a strong showing as well , finishing with 20 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , six rebounds and eight assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of three games , combining for 36 points over that span . Coming off the bench , Eric Gordon went 5 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 11 from beyond the arc to score 16 points . Kenneth Faried had a double - double with 13 points and 10 rebounds . With DeMarcus Cousins sitting out with a hamstring injury , Chris Paul moved into the starting lineup . Coming off the bench , Trailing e 36 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 8 - 12 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and eight assists in 40 minutes . Recording a double - double of his own with 20 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , 12 rebounds and one steal , in 33 minutes . Coming off the bench , Kent Bazemore had 13 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and two rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday , while the Hawks will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 37 - 25 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 27 - 34 ) 121 - 118 on Thursday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 32 - 20 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Heat went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 36 boards to the Heat 34 . The Rockets were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 19 - for - 29 , with the Heat going 19 - for - 19 . James Harden led all scorers , as he went 16 - for - 32 from the field and 8 - for - 18 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 58 points , while also adding seven rebounds and 10 assists . It was his second 40 - point outing in a row , as he 's combined for 59 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Austin Rivers had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 8 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while adding two rebounds in 30 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was very efficient with his time on the court . Chris Paul added 14 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists as well . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Clint Capela , who added six points ( 2 - 2 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and 11 rebounds . The Heat were led by Kelly Olynyk , who went 9 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding five rebounds and two assists . It was his second game in a row with 21 points , as he was able to get to the win . Justise Winslow added 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and eight assists as well . Coming off the bench , Josh Richardson had 18 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes . The Heat 's next game will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday , while the Heat will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 40 - 25 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 41 - 25 ) 107 - 91 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Sixers 37 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the 76ers 59 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Houston , as they went 13 - for - 29 , while the Sixers went just 3 - for - 19 . The Sixers did a good job of fighting back in this game , but they could n't quite pull out the win . James Harden led the team with 31 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Clint Capela had one of his best games of the season , totaling 18 points , nine rebounds and four steals . Eric Gordon was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points and three assists . On deck for the 76ers is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Sunday . This was Houston 's third loss in their last 11 games . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he totaled 22 points and nine rebounds . Ben Simmons also played well , as he amassed 15 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 42 - 25 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 30 - 37 ) 118 - 106 on Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Hornets 38 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . James Harden led the way , going 7 - for - 21 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals . Eric Gordon came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 22 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , three assists and two rebounds . Notching a double - double , Clint Capela finished with 19 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) and 15 rebounds in 30 minutes . Kenneth Faried added 16 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and nine rebounds . Kemba Walker was unstoppable in this one . He went 14 - for - 20 from the field and 6 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 40 points , to go along with 10 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . Frank Kaminsky was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and two assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was DJ wayne , who finished with 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday , while the Hornets will travel to Washington to play the Wizards on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 46 - 21 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 42 - 26 ) 106 - 104 on Wednesday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Rockets 33 - 23 in the first quarter . DeMarcus Cousins led all scorers with 27 points , to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists . Stephen Curry followed up with 24 points , five assists and four rebounds . The Warriors will play the second game of a back - to - back when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday . The Rockets had lost four of their last five games coming into this game , but it was n't enough . James Harden led the way with 29 points and 10 assists . Chris Paul scored a game - high 24 points . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds . The Rockets will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 43 - 26 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 16 - 54 ) 108 - 102 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Suns to just 17 points in the second half and shot 44 percent from the field . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Suns 49 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Houston , as they went 25 - for - 29 from the charity stripe , while the Suns went 7 - of - 19 . James Harden led the team with 41 points , while also adding nine rebounds , 11 assists , six steals and three blocks . Eric Gordon also played well , as he tallied 19 points , four rebounds and three assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday . The Rockets ( 43 - 26 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Devin Booker was the player of the game , as he totaled 29 points , five rebounds and seven assists . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ ton , as he totaled 17 points and 14 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 44 - 26 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 32 - 38 ) 117 - 102 on Sunday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 30 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Timberwolves 52 . The three - point shooting was key for Houston , as they went 21 - for - 29 , with the Timberwolves going 21 - for - 22 . The Timberwolves also shot 48 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 44 percent on their end . The Timberwolves also shot 48 percent from the field , while holding Minnesota to just 44 percent . Chris Paul led the team in scoring , as he tallied 25 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday . The Rockets have now won eight of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 22 points , while also grabbing 10 rebounds and six assists . Josh Smith was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 21 points , five rebounds and three assists . Taj Gibson recorded a double - double , amassing 15 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 46 - 27 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 42 - 31 ) 111 - 105 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Spurs 36 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Spurs 48 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Houston , as they went 25 - for - 29 from the charity stripe , while San Antonio went just 16 - for - 22 . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . James Harden led the team , as he tallied 61 points , seven rebounds and three steals . Clint Capela was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled seven points , 16 rebounds and four assists . The Spurs will look to bounce back on Sunday against the Boston Celtics in their next game . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for the Rockets . They held the Rockets to 37 percent shooting from the field , while holding the Rockets to 40 percent shooting . Chris Paul was the player of the game , as he tallied 18 points , three rebounds and five assists . The Rockets will look to keep up their winning streak against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 48 - 28 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 50 - 24 ) 112 - 85 on Thursday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 40 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Rockets also forced the Nuggets into 14 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . James Harden led the way , going 10 - for - 22 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 38 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . He 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games , as he continues to be a force for the MVP candidate . Clint Capela had a big game as well , finishing with 17 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) and 15 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds during that span . Eric Gordon also chipped in with 18 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt ) and one rebound . Coming off the bench , Austin Rivers had 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and three assists . The Nuggets just did n't have their best game offensively in this one . Jamal Murray led the team in scoring with 20 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and two steals . Nikola Jokic went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from the free throw line to score 16 points , while also adding eight rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high for him as well . Coming close to a double - double , he finished with 16 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and four assists in 26 minutes . Coming off the bench , Gary Harris chipped in 11 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) and three assists . The Rockets ' next game will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday , while the Nuggets will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Friday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 49 - 28 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 37 - 39 ) 119 - 108 on Saturday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Kings 35 - 32 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Kings 38 . The Rockets were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 24 - for - 32 from long distance . James Harden was unstoppable in this one . He went 13 - for - 31 from the field and 7 - for - 18 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 50 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and 10 assists . It was his second 40 - point outing in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 24 points ( 10 - 13 FG , 4 - 5 FT ) , 15 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Chris Paul had a strong showing as well , scoring 22 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , to go along with five assists and four steals . Eric Gordon chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt ) and one rebound . Coming off the bench , Chris Bosh was the only starter to reach double figures in points . Coming off the bench , Bogdaking his second game in a row with 24 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Buddy Hield had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding three assists in 35 minutes . Coming close to a triple - double , he finished with 18 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and 10 assists in 37 minutes . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday , while the Kings will travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 52 - 28 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 15 - 64 ) 120 - 96 on Friday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Knicks 67 - 38 in that 24 - minute stretch . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 22 - for - 29 from the free - throw line , while New York went just 6 - for - 26 . The Knicks were also able to force the Knicks into 17 turnovers , while committing only six of their own . Mario Hezonja led the team with 16 points , 16 rebounds and 11 assists . Kevin Durant also played well , as he amassed 13 points and five rebounds . On deck for New York is a matchup against the Washington Wizards on Sunday . The Rockets have won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . James Harden led the team with 26 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 12 points and 15 rebounds . On deck for the Rockets is a matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 53 - 28 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 19 - 62 ) 49 - 113 on Sunday at Toyota Center in Houston . The Rockets got out to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 34 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Rockets also out - rebounded the Suns 52 - 42 , even furthering their advantage . James Harden was unstoppable in this one . He went 10 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and nine assists . It was his second 30 - point outing in a row , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Eric Gordon had a strong showing as well , going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 8 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score 26 points in 24 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Notching a double - double of his own , Clint Capela finished with 22 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 8 - 10 FT ) , 13 rebounds and four assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 37 points . Coming off the bench , Dancontributed 13 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) and six rebounds as well . The Suns were led by Jamal Crawford , who went 9 - for - 17 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , to go along with six assists and four rebounds . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , averaging 28 points and 10 assists over that span . Miditseason was also a big factor in the loss . Coming off the bench , Dragan Bender had 19 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 8 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday , while the Suns will travel to Dallas to play the Mavericks on Tuesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 112 - 108 , at AT & T Center on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Timberwolves 31 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The key for San Antonio was their defense , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Timberwolves 46 . The Spurs were also fantastic from the field , as they went 11 - for - 22 from three - point range . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , four rebounds and four assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 21 points , 19 rebounds , three blocks and three blocks . Rudy Gay was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday . The Spurs ( 10 ) have just one game winning streak , but they continue to regress . Jeff Teague led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting . Jimmy Butler was n't far behind , as he accumulated 23 points , seven rebounds and four steals . Andrew Wiggins collected 20 points , six rebounds and three assists of his own . The Spurs will look to keep rolling on Saturday in a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 3 - 2 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 2 - 2 ) 116 - 96 on Wednesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Pacers got out to a quick start in this game , going 55 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went just 37 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Pacers were able to force the Spurs into 28 turnovers , while only committing 10 of their own . Victor Oladipo led the team , going 7 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding five rebounds and nine assists . It was a season - high in points for Oladipo , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Tyreke Evans came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 19 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) , five assists and two steals . Coming close to a double - double , Domantas Sabonis finished with 16 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 21 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Thaddeus Young chipped in with 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Spurs were led by DeMar DeRozan , who scored a team - high of 18 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge recorded a double - double , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and 13 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Bryn Forbes added 15 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and four assists . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday , while the Spurs will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 110 - 106 , at AT & T Center on Saturday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists . Rudy Gay finished second on the team , totaling 16 points , 10 rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Bryn Forbes led the bench in scoring , dropping 16 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday . The Spurs ( 3 - 2 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . LeBron James was the star , as he led the team with 35 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Kyle Korver was second on the team , with 15 points , four rebounds and two assists . Lance Stephenson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 4 - 2 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 2 - 5 ) 113 - 108 on Monday at AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 33 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Mavericks actually outscored the Mavericks 33 - 18 in the fourth quarter and that was the difference in the game . In fact , they held the Mavericks to 37 percent shooting and forced 22 turnovers to just 15 assists . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to the Mavericks 49 . Dallas was extremely efficient in this game , as they shot 52 percent from the field and assisted on 27 of their 42 made baskets . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 34 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Rudy Gay recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and six steals . Harrison Barnes totaled 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday . The Spurs ( 4 - 2 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to struggle . Light players came off the bench to score 31 points , but it was n't enough . Dennis Schroeder was the only other starter in double figures , as he accumulated 22 points , four assists and two steals . DeAndre Jordan finished with eight points and 19 rebounds of his own . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 109 - 95 , at AT & T Center on Saturday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Pelicans to just 27 points in the fourth quarter . The Spurs played this game without Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan , as they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to beat . Jrue Holiday led the team with 29 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Nikola Mirotic was second on the team with 22 points and 16 rebounds . Anthony Davis finished with 17 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and five blocks . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday . The Spurs ( 6 - 2 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 26 points , three rebounds and four assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , accruing 22 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Patty Mills led the bench with 15 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 3 - 6 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 6 - 3 ) 117 - 110 on Sunday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled . In fact , the Magic shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent on their end . The Magic actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Spurs 43 . The Magic also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent . Aaron Gordon led the team in scoring , as he dropped 26 points and eight rebounds . Augustin was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 18 points , five rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Orlando is a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday . The Spurs had to play this game extremely shorthanded , but they simply could n't keep it up . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 25 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Patty Mills led the bench with 16 points , three rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 96 - 89 at AT & T Center on Saturday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Rockets to just 18 points in the second half and outscored the Rockets 32 to 18 in the fourth quarter . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points and 10 rebounds on 10 - of - 21 from the field . Derrick Rose also played well , as he totaled 14 points , four rebounds and eight assists . DeMar DeRozan finished with 13 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 13 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday . The Spurs ( 7 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five , as they continue to struggle . James Harden led the team with 25 points , six rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Eric Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , four rebounds and two assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points and 17 rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors , 104 - 92 , at AT & T Center on Sunday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , the Spurs outscored the Warriors 33 - 21 in the third quarter and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for San Antonio was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Warriors 46 . Golden State came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Warriors 33 - 21 in the first quarter , while the Warriors held the Warriors to just 22 points in the second half . The Warriors were unconscious from the free - throw line , as they went 12 - for - 29 , while the Warriors went just 5 - for - 19 . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he tallied 24 points , 18 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . DeMar DeRozan finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Rudy Gay was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points , five rebounds and three blocks . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Spurs ( 8 - 7 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kevin Durant was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 26 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . Klay Thompson finished second on the team , totaling 25 points and two rebounds . Quinn accrued 16 points and eight rebounds of his own . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 12 - 5 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 8 - 9 ) 104 - 103 on Wednesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Grizzlies got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 30 - 32 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Memphis was the rebounding , as they snatched down 21 boards to the Spurs 21 . Memphis shot 53 percent from the field , while San Antonio went just 7 - of - 22 from the charity stripe . The Grizzlies also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 21 boards to the Spurs 43 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points and nine assists . Marc Gasol also played well , as he totaled 20 points and 10 rebounds . Kyle Anderson also played well , as he totaled nine points and nine rebounds . Memphis will look to keep this momentum going against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday . The Spurs had to play this game without Kawhi Leonard and it clearly hampered them here . DeMar DeRozan led the team with 24 points , five rebounds and five assists . LaMarcus Aldridge recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 11 rebounds . Rudy Gay was a nice spark off the bench , as he tallied 21 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 10 - 11 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 10 - 12 ) 136 - 105 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Rockets were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Houston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Spurs 41 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Houston , as they went 22 - for - 29 , while San Antonio went just 10 - for - 23 . It was a battle between All-Stars , as Isaiah Canaan was held to zero points in the first half . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team with 20 points and six rebounds . Derrick White also played well , as he tallied 11 points , five rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday . The Spurs ( 10 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Clint Capela was the player of the game , as he tallied 27 points , 12 rebounds and four blocks in the win . Eric Gordon was n't far behind , as he scored 26 points off the bench . Chris Paul recorded a double - double , as he accumulated 14 points , five rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 131 - 118 , at AT & T Center on Sunday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for San Antonio was their rebounding , as they snatched down 29 boards to the Blazers 35 . Portland was also able to shoot 52 percent from the field , while Portland shot 49 percent on their end . Portland ( 13 - 10 ) has now won three - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum led the team in scoring , as he tallied 24 points , two rebounds and three assists . Jusuf Nurkic collected 16 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Al-Farouq Aminu came off the bench to provide 20 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday . The Spurs ( 11 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he accumulated 36 points , eight rebounds , six assists and two steals . LaMarcus Aldridge finished second on the team , collecting 29 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Rudy Gay was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , three rebounds and three assists . San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 133 - 120 , at AT & T Center on Friday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Lakers to just 21 points in the second half . The Spurs shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Lakers to just 42 percent on their end . The Spurs were unconscious from the free - throw line , as they went 28 - for - 29 , while Los Angeles went just 11 - for - 29 . The Lakers actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to Los Angeles 's eight . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to win . The bench was spectacular , as they held the lead for the majority of the game . LeBron James led the team in scoring , as he totaled 35 points , eight rebounds and 11 assists . Kyle Korver finished with 27 points , eight rebounds and two steals . Lue , it was a 13 - point , 11 - assist double - double from Len . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday . The Spurs ( 12 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he accumulated 36 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , with 14 points and eight rebounds . Jakob Pöltl was a nice spark off the bench , dropping 14 points , eight rebounds , two assists and three blocks . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Sunday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz , 110 - 97 , at AT & T Center on Sunday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Spurs , as they held Utah to 37 percent from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Utah , while committing two less turnovers . The Jazz also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Jazz to just 42 percent on their end . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , six rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Rudy Gay finished second on the team , totaling 23 points and 15 rebounds . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , as he provided 20 points , six rebounds and three blocks . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday . The Spurs ( 13 - 14 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . They were led by a 27 - point , five - rebound performance from Donster 3 - for - 8 from three - point range . Ricky Rubio was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 26 points , three rebounds and two assists . Rudy Gobert collected 12 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for Utah is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns , 111 - 86 , at AT & T Center on Tuesday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Spurs , as they held the Suns to 41 percent from the field , while holding the Suns to just 37 percent from the field . San Antonio also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Suns 40 . The Spurs also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Suns to just 37 percent from the field . Bryn Forbes led the team in scoring , as he provided 24 points and 11 rebounds on 8 - of - 14 shooting . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , with 18 points and five rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , who totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday . The Spurs ( 14 - 14 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . The Spurs outscored the Spurs by 24 points in the second half , while scoring 30 points in the first quarter . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ ton , as he totaled 17 points , seven rebounds and six assists . T.J. Warren was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 23 points , six rebounds and two assists . San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 125 - 87 , at AT & T Center on Thursday . In a game between two of the top - tier teams in the league , the Spurs were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they held the Clippers to 10 points in the second half and shot over 50 percent from the field . The Spurs actually won the rebounding battle , 47 - 42 , and outscored the Clippers by 20 in the paint . The Spurs shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Los Angeles to just 37 percent from the field . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 47 - 42 . The bench was the difference in the game , with Miding Mid performances from Mid - in - the points , with Miding a team - high in points and rebounds . Rudy Gay was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 21 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . DeMar DeRozan finished with 14 points , four rebounds and seven assists . Derrick White came off the bench to provide 11 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday . The Spurs ( 15 - 14 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to battle for the top - spot in the west . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 17 points , five rebounds and two assists . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , providing 15 points , three rebounds and four assists . Marcin Gortat flirted with a triple - double , totaling two points , eight rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 98 - 93 , at AT & T Center on Saturday . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Bulls by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Kris Dunn led the team in scoring , as he dropped 24 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting . Last year was en route to a huge defensive effort , as he tallied 23 points , seven rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Ryan Anderson provided 12 points , four rebounds , six assists and three steals . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday . The Spurs ( 15 - 15 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he totaled 29 points and 12 rebounds . DeMar DeRozan finished second on the team , collecting 21 points , five rebounds and three assists . Marco Belinelli came off the bench to provide 17 points , four rebounds and two assists . San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 123 - 96 , at AT & T Center on Monday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Spurs , as they held the Sixers to 42 percent from the field and 60 percent from three - point range . The Sixers actually won the rebounding battle , 45 - 41 , and outscored the Sixers in the paint , 56 - 42 . The Sixers ( 20 - 12 ) have now won three - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Rudy Gay led the way , as he tallied 21 points , six rebounds and three assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , with 20 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . Dāvis Bertāns led the bench with 16 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday . The Spurs ( 16 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Ben Simmons led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 16 points , six rebounds and six assists . Joel Embiid finished second on the team , totaling 13 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . T.J. Redick led the bench with 16 points , three rebounds and one assist . San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 124 - 98 , at AT & T Center on Friday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Timberwolves to just 27 points in the fourth quarter and 64 percent shooting from the free - throw line . In fact , the Spurs shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 37 percent on their end . San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording seven more assists than Minnesota , while committing two less turnovers . The Timberwolves ( 18 - 18 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Bryn Forbes led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 22 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting . DeMar DeRozan was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Marco Belinelli was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday . The Spurs ( 18 - 15 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Andrew Wiggins led the team in scoring off the bench , totaling 15 points and six rebounds . Karl-Anthony Towns was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 13 points , six rebounds and four assists . Robert Covington was a nice spark off the bench , providing 13 points , seven rebounds and six steals . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets , 111 - 103 , at AT & T Center on Wednesday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Nuggets to just 28 points in the fourth quarter and held the Nuggets to just 28 points in the second half . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Nuggets to just 44 percent on their end . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Nuggets 47 . Denver came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . DeMar DeRozan was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , seven rebounds and five assists . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , as he totaled 27 points , four rebounds and two assists . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 15 points , four rebounds , four assists and two steals . San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Friday in a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets . The Spurs ( 19 - 16 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Juan Hernangomez was the player of the game though , as he led the team with 27 points and 13 rebounds . Malik Beasley was a nice spark off the bench , providing 22 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Nikola Jokic accrued four points , four rebounds , 10 assists and two steals . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics , 120 - 111 , at AT & T Center on Monday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he tallied 32 points , nine rebounds , five assists and two blocks in the win . Derrick White was second on the team , providing 22 points , three rebounds , three assists and two blocks . DeMar DeRozan finished with 13 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday . The Spurs ( 21 - 17 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points off the bench . The only other starter in double figures was Jalying , as Jated with 12 points and 11 rebounds . Marcus Morris was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 18 points and four rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 22 - 17 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 28 - 12 ) 125 - 107 on Thursday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Raptors 38 - 19 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Raptors went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs were also able to force the Raptors into 19 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 23 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with five assists . DeMar DeRozan notched a triple - double with 21 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 7 - 7 FT ) , 14 rebounds and 11 assists , in 33 minutes . Bryn Forbes led all bench players with 20 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 6 - 7 3Pt ) and three rebounds . Rudy Gay chipped in 13 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and three assists , in 23 minutes . The Spurs had six players score in double figures . Kawhi Leonard led the way with 21 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , along with five assists , two rebounds and two steals , in 32 minutes . Delon Wright had 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block , in 24 minutes . Serge Ibaka also chipped in 14 points ( 5 - 11 FG ) , six rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 26 minutes . It was a nice night for him , as he shot only 0 - of - 3 from the field . Next the Spurs will host the Grizzlies on Saturday . The Spurs host the Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 23 - 17 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 18 - 21 ) 108 - 88 on Saturday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 27 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Grizzlies into 20 turnovers , while committing only 15 of their own . Derrick Rose led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 9 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 19 points , while also adding four rebounds in 27 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . LaMarcus Aldridge also played well , as he went 5 - for - 9 from the field and 8 - for - 10 from the free throw line to score 18 points . DeMar DeRozan came one rebound shy of a double - double , as he finished with 12 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) , nine rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Patty Mills added 15 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) in 23 minutes . The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley , who went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , to go along with three assists in 25 minutes . It was his second game in a row scoring output . The only other player to reach double figures in points was JarRuding en , as en route to a double - double . The only other starter to reach double - digit points was DJ ill, who finished with 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) in 16 minutes . The only other starter to reach double - digit points was Marc Gasol , who had six points ( 2 - 9 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and six assists . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Monday , while the Grizzlies will travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 25 - 18 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 25 - 16 ) 54 - 47 at the AT & T Center on Thursday . The Spurs came into this game as a sizable favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Thunder to just 37 points in the second half and 64 percent from the three - point line . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three - point line , while the Thunder went 15 - for - 24 . San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording seven more assists than the Thunder , while committing two less turnovers . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 56 points ( 20 - 33 FG , 16 - 16 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds , four assists and four blocked shots . Derrick White chipped in with 23 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight assists , five rebounds , two steals and one blocked shot , in 48 minutes . DeMar DeRozan tallied a double - double with 16 points ( 7 - 22 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) , 11 assists and eight rebounds , in 49 minutes . Marco Belinelli chipped in with 19 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 5 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , two rebounds , one assist and one block , in 22 minutes . The Spurs had six players score in double figures in this game . Paul George led the way with 30 points ( 11 - 25 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 46 minutes . Jerami Grant chipped in 25 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , 12 rebounds , three blocked shots and one assist , in 43 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for the Thunder was TerJ . The Thunder will host the Spurs on Saturday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 20 - 23 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 25 - 20 ) 108 - 93 on Monday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Hornets got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 28 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Hornets were the superior shooters in this game , going 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went 44 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from beyond the arc . The Hornets were also able to force the Spurs into 17 turnovers , while committing only seven of their own . Kemba Walker led the team , going 13 - for - 27 from the field and 7 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points , while also adding five assists and two steals . It was his second 30 - point performance in a row , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Jeremy Lamb had a strong showing as well , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven rebounds . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . It was a nice surprise for the Hornets , as he 's only averaging 10 points per game on the season . Marvin Williams added 11 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds as well . The Spurs were led by LaMarcus Aldridge , who went 11 - for - 17 from the field and 6 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and four assists . The double - double marked his ninth of the season thus far . Coming off the bench , Derrick White chipped in with 18 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and seven assists as well . The only other player to reach double figures in points was DeMar DeRozan , who added 14 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Patty Mills added 14 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt ) in 23 minutes . The Hornets ' next game will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday , while the Spurs will travel to Dallas to play the Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 25 - 21 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 27 - 21 ) 103 - 95 on Sunday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Clippers got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 38 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . Tobias Harris led all scorers with 27 points ( 12 - 20 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , to go with nine rebounds , nine assists , three steals and one block , in 43 minutes . Patrick Beverley tallied a double - double with 18 points and 12 rebounds , along with five assists and four steals , in 41 minutes . Avery Bradley finished with 15 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 41 minutes . The Clippers will head to Dallas to take on the Mavericks on Tuesday . The Spurs came into this game as a huge favorite , but it was n't enough . LaMarcus Aldridge scored a game - high 30 points ( 13 - 21 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , along with 14 rebounds , two assists and two blocks , in 32 minutes . Rudy Gay finished with 19 points , along with eight rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . Marco Belinelli chipped in 12 points , three rebounds and three assists , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Spurs will look to bounce back in their next game on Wednesday in Philadelphia .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 29 - 22 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 21 - 28 ) 132 - 119 on Sunday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 36 - 26 in the first quarter . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 30 points , to go along with nine rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Dāvis corralled the bench with 21 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting , in 28 minutes off the bench . Derrick White chipped in 16 points , five rebounds and four assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . Rudy Gay chipped in 11 points , six rebounds and four assists , in 26 minutes . The Spurs had seven players score in double digits . The Wizards had six players score in double digits . Bradley Beal led the way with 21 points , seven assists , four rebounds and four steals , in 39 minutes . Thomas Bryant finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds , in 30 minutes . Trevor Ariza chipped in 20 points on 6 - 17 shooting , in 41 minutes . Jeff Green chipped in 15 points and three assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . The Wizards will have a couple days off before traveling to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Tuesday . The Spurs will host the Suns on Tuesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 30 - 22 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 42 ) 126 - 124 on Tuesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Suns 33 - 33 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 49 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 13 boards to the Suns 38 . Phoenix was also able to force Phoenix into 18 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 29 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 9 - 10 FT ) , to go along with 14 rebounds , four assists and a blocked shot . Dāvis corralled the bench with 18 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , five assists , four steals and one block , in 35 minutes . Rudy Gay finished with 16 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists , in 31 minutes . The Spurs shot an impressive 52 percent from the field and 53 percent from long range . The Suns had six players score in double figures . Devin Booker led the way in scoring with 38 points ( 14 - 19 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , along with seven assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 40 minutes . Jamal Crawford tallied 22 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and seven assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score double digits in the scoring column was MiJ kalso with 17 points , six rebounds , four steals and three assists , in 35 minutes . The Suns will have a few days off before hosting the Hawks on Saturday . The Spurs will host the Nets on Thursday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 31 - 22 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 28 - 25 ) 117 - 114 on Thursday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Nets 29 - 25 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 42 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs also forced the Nets into 14 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Derrick Rose led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding six assists and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . LaMarcus Aldridge also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 20 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 10 - 11 FT ) and 13 rebounds . It was his second straight impressive game in a row , as he 's combined for 32 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . DeMar DeRozan also posted a double - double , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , 10 rebounds and four assists . The double - double marked his second of the season thus far . Rudy Gay added 15 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) and seven rebounds as well . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who went 10 - for - 26 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding nine assists and five rebounds . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 38 points , 10 rebounds and five assists over that span . Joe Harris was the other starter in double figures , scoring 18 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) in 32 minutes . The Nets just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Shabazz Napier had 15 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and seven assists . The Spurs ' next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday , while the Nets will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 32 - 22 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 23 - 30 ) 113 - 108 on Saturday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 35 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans went 42 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Pelicans into 17 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 25 points ( 12 - 20 FG , 1 - 1 FT ) , to go along with 14 rebounds and two assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds . Rudy Gay also played well , scoring 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was DeMar DeRozan , who finished with 13 points ( 3 - 10 FG , 7 - 8 FT ) , six rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Frank Jackson did everything he could to keep his team in the game . He went 10 - for - 20 from the field and 1 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding two assists in 42 minutes . Jrue Holiday chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists as well . The Pelicans struggled to find their offense . Coming off the bench , Cheick Diallo had 13 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Monday , while the Pelicans will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 34 - 29 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 29 - 31 ) 105 - 93 on Wednesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 32 - 27 right away in the first quarter . The Spurs made a run in the fourth , out - scoring the Pistons 27 - 19 to finish the game . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Pistons went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs were also able to force the Pistons into 28 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own , which may have been the difference in this one . LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 24 points ( 11 - 22 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and two blocked shots . DeMar DeRozan had a strong showing , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 FT ) , 13 rebounds and eight assists . Derrick White chipped in with 15 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 29 minutes . Jakob Pöltl recorded a double - double with 11 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , 14 rebounds and three blocked shots , in 34 minutes . The Spurs had six players reach double figures in points . Reggie Jackson had 22 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , in 29 minutes . Blake Griffin had 17 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and seven assists , in 35 minutes . Langston Galloway came off the bench to score 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) in 20 minutes off the bench . The Pistons will play the second night of a back - to - back set in Cleveland on Saturday . The Spurs will host the Thunder on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 35 - 29 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 38 - 24 ) 116 - 102 on Saturday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 38 - 25 in the first quarter . LaMarcus Aldridge led the way with a game - high 27 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 7 - 7 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes . Rudy Gay added 22 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and eight rebounds , in 26 minutes . DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and seven assists , in 33 minutes . The Spurs shot a solid 51 percent from the field as a team . The Thunder will host the Grizzlies on Sunday . The Thunder shot 46 percent from the field and 25 percent from beyond the arc . Russell Westbrook led the team in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , along with nine rebounds , eight assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . Steven Adams finished with 17 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , 13 rebounds , two steals and one block , in 24 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 18 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , five rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 31 minutes . The Thunder will host the Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 36 - 29 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 42 - 21 ) 104 - 103 on Monday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 36 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Nuggets into 12 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 24 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds , seven assists , three steals and one blocked shot , in 37 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and nine rebounds . Rudy Gay chipped in with 14 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , nine rebounds and two blocked shots , in 27 minutes . Derrick White chipped in with 11 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , nine assists , four rebounds , three blocks and one steal , in 35 minutes . The Spurs shot 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range . Jamal Murray led the way with 25 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with eight assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 28 minutes off the bench . Nikola Jokic finished with 22 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , 10 rebounds and six assists , in 38 minutes . Malik Beasley was solid in 22 minutes off the bench with 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , three rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 22 minutes off the bench . Next , the Nuggets will head to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Wednesday . The Spurs will be in Atlanta on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 38 - 29 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 50 - 17 ) 121 - 114 on Sunday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bucks 32 - 32 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Bucks to just 42 percent on their end . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Bucks 45 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team with 29 points and 15 rebounds . DeMar DeRozan also played well , as he tallied 28 points , four rebounds and six assists . Up next for San Antonio is a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday . This loss snapped a three - game winning streak for Milwaukee and they have now lost four of their last five . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 27 points , 13 rebounds and six assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 21 points , two rebounds and six assists of his own . Khris Middleton recorded 15 points , eight rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Spurs is a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 40 - 29 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 56 ) 109 - 83 on Friday . The Spurs came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held the Knicks to just 14 points in the fourth quarter . The Spurs shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks shot 42 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Knicks 41 . New York came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The only other player in double figures was Damson , who tallied 21 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals in the loss . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points , 13 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Knicks is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Spurs have a tough task in their next game when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday . The Spurs came into this game extremely shorthanded and they did n't disappoint . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he totaled 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win . DeMar DeRozan also played well , as he amassed 13 points , four rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Spurs is a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 41 - 29 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 42 - 27 ) 108 - 103 on Saturday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 23 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs shot 49 percent from the field , while the Trail Blazers shot just 44 percent . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Blazers 44 . Portland has been playing their best basketball of the season , but this was a tough task . DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 21 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 9 - 10 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and three assists . LaMarcus Aldridge tallied 12 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , eight rebounds , three blocked shots , two assists and one steal , in 36 minutes . Derrick White chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) , two rebounds and three assists , in 25 minutes off the bench . The Spurs shot a solid 49 percent from the field as a team . Damian Lillard led the way with 34 points ( 13 - 29 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with six rebounds , five assists and one steal , in 37 minutes . Jusuf Nurkic followed up with 24 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) , 16 rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block , in 33 minutes . Rodney Hood chipped in 13 points and three rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . Next , the Trail Blazers will host the Pacers on Monday . The Spurs host the Warriors on Monday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 42 - 29 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 47 - 22 ) 111 - 105 on Monday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 25 - 25 in the first quarter . DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 26 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 8 - 9 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists in 38 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge followed up with 23 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , 13 rebounds , three assists , one steal and two blocked shots , in 35 minutes . Rudy Gay chipped in 17 points , six rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 27 minutes . Derrick White chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , four assists , two rebounds , two steals and one block , in 27 minutes . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range . Stephen Curry finished with 25 points ( 9 - 25 FG , 6 - 18 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with eight assists , seven rebounds , three steals and one blocked shot , in 37 minutes . Kevin Durant finished with 24 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists , in 36 minutes . Klay Thompson chipped in 14 points ( 5 - 18 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt ) , five rebounds , five assists , one steal and one blocked shot , in 37 minutes . Next the Warriors will visit Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Tuesday . The Spurs will host the Heat on Wednesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 35 - 36 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 42 - 30 ) 110 - 105 on Wednesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 38 - 22 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Heat were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Heat also forced the Spurs into a whopping 30 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . Goran Dragic led all scorers , going 8 - for - 13 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while adding two assists in 22 minutes . It was a nice bounce back game for him , as he 's now combined for 38 points over his last two games . Dion Waiters was the other big contributor off the bench , as he went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . Coming just shy of a double - double , he finished with six points ( 3 - 4 FG ) , 15 rebounds and five assists . James Johnson chipped in with 13 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , five rebounds and four assists as well . The Spurs also saw some contributions off the bench . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team in scoring with 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 5 - 5 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds . DeMar DeRozan recorded a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , 15 rebounds and six assists . He 's had a nice stretch of games , combining for 36 points and 30 rebounds over that span . Rudy Gay nearly recorded a triple - double , finishing with 15 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds and seven assists . Coming off the bench , Dāvis Bertāns chipped in with 10 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) in 22 minutes . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday , while the Spurs will travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Friday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 44 - 32 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 57 ) 116 - 110 on Thursday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Cavaliers 28 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for San Antonio was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Cavaliers 49 . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Cavaliers 49 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he tallied 25 points and eight assists . Bryn Forbes led the starters with 19 points , six rebounds , four assists and three steals . LaMarcus Aldridge provided 14 points , three rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Cavaliers is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday . The Spurs ( 44 - 32 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . In fact , they outscored the Spurs by 17 points in the second half . Larry Nance Jr. recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Kevin Love finished with 18 points and eight rebounds . Up next for the Spurs is a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 38 - 39 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 44 - 33 ) 113 - 106 on Sunday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Kings came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 28 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Kings were led by rookie Buddy Hield , who scored 26 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and three assists . Willie Cauley-Stein had 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 5 - 5 FT ) , six rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes . Bogdaking his first double - double of the season , rookie forward Bogdancing rookie Bogdancing BogdIval an integral , coming off the bench . The Kings have now won four in a row , and they will look to keep it going against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday . For the Spurs , it was an all - around team effort . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team with 27 points and 18 rebounds . Rudy Gay finished with 18 points and nine rebounds . The Spurs will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they host the Atlanta Hawks . The Spurs will host the Hawks on Tuesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 45 - 33 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 28 - 50 ) 117 - 111 on Tuesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 31 - 21 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs outscored the Hawks 34 - 21 in the third quarter , while the Hawks outscored the Hawks 34 - 21 to finish the game . The Spurs were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks finished at 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Spurs also forced the Hawks into 11 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . DeMar DeRozan was unstoppable in this one . He went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 15 - for - 16 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding seven rebounds and seven assists . It was his second straight game in a row , as he 's combined for 38 points and 10 assists over that span . Derrick White also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 23 points ( 10 - 12 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt ) , four rebounds and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was very efficient with his time on the court . Notching a double - double , LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . Bryn Forbes also chipped in with 19 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt ) and three assists . The Spurs received a lot of production from their bench . Kent Bazemore led the way with 26 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 5 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and three steals . Alex Len went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 21 points , to go along with five rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Trailing 15 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) and six assists in 29 minutes . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday , while the Hawks will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 48 - 34 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 33 - 49 ) 105 - 94 on Wednesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 30 - 16 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks went 46 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs also forced the Mavericks into 28 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team , going 15 - for - 21 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 34 points , while also adding 16 rebounds and a blocked shot . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds . DeMar DeRozan also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , five rebounds , four assists and three steals . Coming off the bench , Derrick White chipped in with 14 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) and six rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Rudy Gay , who had seven points ( 2 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and 10 rebounds . The Spurs got most of their production from their bench . Dirk Nowitzki led the way , going 8 - for - 21 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding 10 rebounds . It was his second straight game with 20 points or more . Coming off the bench , Justin Jackson had 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and two assists . It was a nice surprise for the Mavericks though , as he 's averaging only 10 points per game on the season . Courtney Lee added 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and three rebounds . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday , while the Mavericks will travel to <NEXT-CITY> to play the Pacers on Saturday .", "The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 121 - 100 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday . The Suns came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Suns , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Devin Booker led the way , as he tallied 35 points , four rebounds and seven assists . They also got a nice performance from their bench , as they recorded a double - double from the center position . On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday . The Suns ( 10 ) have just one win on the road this season , but this was a great team effort . DeAndre Jordan was the only starter in double figures , as he totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds . Dwight Powell led the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting . Wesley Matthews led the bench with 15 points , two rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 131 - 113 at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday . The Lakers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Lakers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's most points in this game , with SJ Anthony shooting just 1 - of - 6 from the field . The bench was the difference in the game , as the Lakers snatched down 43 boards to the Lakers 43 . Lance Stephenson led all scorers with 23 points , to go along with eight rebounds , eight assists and two steals . LeBron James finished with 19 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists , in 28 minutes . JaVale McGee chipped in 20 points , six rebounds and four blocks , in 25 minutes off the bench . The Lakers next game will be on Thursday , when they host the Denver Nuggets . The Suns ( 1 - 3 ) have now lost four of their last five games . Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 23 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ ton , who totaled 22 points and 11 rebounds . Tyson Chandler recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Phoenix is a road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns , 120 - 90 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring , as he dropped 25 points on 10 - of - 12 shooting . LaMarcus Aldridge was second on the team , with 24 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting . Rudy Gay was a nice spark off the bench , providing 12 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday . The Suns ( 1 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . They held the Suns to 37 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range . T.J. Warren led the team with 21 points off the bench . Midityear was Miding off the bench , as Mided a career - high knotted them with 16 points and three assists . The Suns will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Toronto Raptors for their next game .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Phoenix Suns , 107 - 98 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday . The Raptors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , the Raptors outscored the Suns 30 - 19 in the fourth quarter to pull away . Kyle Lowry was the only other starter in double figures , tallying 11 points , six rebounds and 12 assists . Isaiah Canaan led the team in scoring , dropping 19 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting . Devin Booker was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , four rebounds and six assists . Triston double - doubled , as he totaled 17 points , 18 rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Raptors is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Suns ( 1 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , tallying 19 points , six rebounds and five assists . Jonas Valanciunas finished second on the team , totaling 16 points , seven rebounds and four blocks . Serge Ibaka totaled 14 points , four rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Pascal Siakam collected 10 points and five rebounds . On deck for Phoenix is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 2 - 7 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 5 - 3 ) 102 - 100 on Sunday . In a battle of two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the defenses were able to prevail with a win . The key for the Suns was their rebounding , as they snatched down 14 boards to the Grizzlies 30 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big win . Shelvin Mack led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 21 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting . The only other player to score in double figures was DJ Brooks , who totaled 17 points of his own . Mike Conley also played well , as he tallied 12 points , five assists and two steals . Memphis will look to bounce back on Monday against the Golden State Warriors . The Suns ( 2 - 7 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Devin Booker was spectacular , as he scored 25 points and dished out seven assists in the win . All five starters scored in double - figures , with all five of them coming off the bench . Phoenix 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets .", "The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Phoenix Suns , 104 - 82 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Tuesday . The Nets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Suns by 17 points in that 24 - minute stretch . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's best players , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 20 minutes of this game . The key for Brooklyn was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 rebounds to the Suns 49 . The bench was the only thing keeping them around , as they outscored the starters double - doubled in the second quarter . Devin Booker led the team in scoring , as he tallied 20 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Richaun Holmes led the bench with 13 points , 10 rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday . The Suns ( 2 - 8 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to get even worse . Caris LeVert led the team in scoring , as he totaled 26 points , five rebounds and five assists . D'Angelo Russell also played well off the bench , dropping 15 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Ed Davis finished with nine points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Nets is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns , 116 - 109 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Thursday . The Celtics ( 7 - 4 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only a road win over the Suns ( 7 - 4 ) on Thursday , but they were able to pull away in the second half to hold off the Suns in the second half . The Celtics outscored the Celtics 35 - 20 in the third quarter , while the Suns outscored the Suns 35 - 20 in the final period . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Suns 42 . The Celtics were also efficient from the free - throw line , as they went 24 - for - 32 in the win . Kyrie Irving led the team with 39 points , seven rebounds , six assists , three steals and one block , in 43 minutes . Jaylen Brown came up big off the bench , with 17 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting , in 38 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double figures was DeJ ton , who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds , in 38 minutes . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday . The Suns ( 2 - 9 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 38 points , while also dishing out nine assists . T.J. Warren followed up with 29 points , while also going 9 - of - 8 from the field . Trevor Ariza had 11 points of his own , to go along with nine rebounds and six assists . Next up , the Suns visit New Orleans on Saturday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 3 - 11 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 7 - 6 ) 116 - 96 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns came out firing in this one , out - scoring the Spurs 34 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Spurs shot 53 percent from the field and 53 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 17 percent from deep . The Suns also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 38 . They also held the Spurs to just 16 points in the fourth quarter . T.J. Warren led all scorers with 27 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and three steals . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Devin Booker had a double - double , as he finished with 13 points and 12 assists . The Spurs have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue their road trip in Los Angeles on Thursday . The Suns had all five starters score in double figures . DeMar DeRozan led the way with 24 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 10 - 10 FT ) , along with five rebounds and four assists , in 32 minutes . Derrick White chipped in 16 points , four rebounds and three assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double figures was LaMarcus Aldridge , who chipped in six points , in 28 minutes . Next the Suns will host the Thunder on Saturday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns , 110 - 100 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday . Oklahoma City was expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Thunder , as they held the Suns to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with Oklahoma City winning that battle , 52 - 31 . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 32 points , 11 rebounds , three steals and three blocks . Steven Adams finished second on the team , totaling 26 points and 10 rebounds . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 15 points , five rebounds , seven assists and four steals . On deck for the Thunder is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday . The Suns ( 3 - 12 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regress . The Suns ( 3 - 12 ) had to play this game without Eric Bledsoe , but they simply could n't keep up with the Suns . T.J. Warren led the team in scoring , as he accrued 23 points and five rebounds . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ ton , as he collected 21 points and nine rebounds . Devin Booker totaled 16 points and 12 assists . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday .", "The Indiana Pacers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 109 - 104 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 13 - 8 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest with only a road win over the Suns ( 4 - 16 ) on Tuesday , while the Suns ( 4 - 16 ) were able to pull away in the second half . The Pacers ( 13 - 8 ) were able to pull off a victory on the road against the Suns ( 4 - 16 ) in the first half , but it was too little too late to overcome . Domantas Sabonis led the way with 21 points , 16 rebounds and three assists , in 22 minutes off the bench . Five other players scored in double digits for Indiana , including C.J . Myles Turner followed up with 16 points , 13 rebounds and five blocks , in 29 minutes . Bojan Bogdanovic chipped in 15 points and five rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . Next up , the Pacers visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday . The Suns ( 4 - 16 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to struggle . T.J. Warren was the high - point man with 25 points , along with seven rebounds , in 38 minutes . Devin Booker followed up with 20 points , eight assists , four rebounds and three steals , in 36 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was DeJ ton , who added 18 points and 12 rebounds , in 30 minutes . Next up , the Suns visit Los Angeles to play the Clippers on Wednesday .", "The Orlando Magic ( 11 - 12 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 4 - 18 ) 99 - 85 on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Magic were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Suns bench 52 - 38 in the second half to secure the win . The Magic also won the rebounding battle , 44 - 40 . They also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to Orlando 's 40 . They were led by a 19 - point , six - rebound performance from Dephs . Josh Jackson had a near double - double , totaling 10 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Jamal Crawford was the only other starter in double figures , as he dropped 18 points off the bench . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . The Suns ( 4 - 18 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he totaled 25 points and 15 rebounds . Terrence Ross was huge off the bench , as he scored 21 of his own . Aaron Gordon led the bench with 18 points , six rebounds and three assists . Orlando will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Miami Heat .", "The Sacramento Kings defeated the Phoenix Suns , 122 - 105 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Tuesday . Sacramento ( 12 - 11 ) came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Kings , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Suns 43 . The Kings also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Phoenix to just 42 percent on their end . Sacramento ( 12 - 11 ) has now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by a 21 - point performance from Deooff off the bench from Deg 9 - for - 12 from the field . Richaun Holmes also played well , as he tallied 10 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Josh Jackson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points , four rebounds and three assists . On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday . The Suns ( 4 - 20 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 20 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting . The only other notable stat line was a 16 - point outing from Dets , as the bench was huge . Phoenix 's next game will be on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Miami Heat defeated the Phoenix Suns , 115 - 98 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Miami actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Suns by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Miami also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to the Suns 42 . The Heat also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding Phoenix to just 44 percent on their end . The Heat ( 10 - 14 ) have been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks , but they showed some serious fight here . They were led by point , 10 - point , 10 - rebound , two - assist , one steal and one block in 33 minutes . Justise Winslow tallied 20 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Deg 11 points , 11 rebounds , two assists and one block . On deck for Phoenix is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Suns ( 4 - 22 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . They held the Suns to 37 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range . Troy Daniels led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 18 points off the bench . The only other starter in double figures was Deg , as they accrued 12 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Suns is a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 123 - 119 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Monday . The Clippers ( 17 - 9 ) came in to Monday 's contest on a high note , having lost four of their last five games . It was a battle between these two teams in this game , but it was n't decided until the end of a back - to - back set . The key for the Clippers was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 rebounds to the Suns 40 . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , as he dropped 33 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , providing 25 points , five rebounds and two steals . Shaw points was the only other double - digit scoring game , as he totaled 16 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday . The Suns ( 4 - 23 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to get it done . They were led by a nice performance from DeJ ton , as he totaled 20 points , 12 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . The only other starter in double figures was DeJ , as he accrued 13 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Richaun Holmes led the bench with 19 points , seven rebounds and three blocks . Phoenix 's next game will be on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 99 - 89 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Thursday . The Suns ( 5 - 24 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with only a road win over the Mavericks ( 15 - 12 ) on Thursday , while the Mavericks ( 15 - 12 ) were able to pull out a win against a talented Mavericks ( 15 - 12 ) squad that had lost five of their last six games . The Suns were led by T.J. Warren , who managed 30 points , three rebounds and three assists . DeAndre Jordan followed with a 14 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and a steal . No other starter managed 13 points , one rebound and one assist . Lebron čić produced 13 points , five rebounds , six assists and one steal . Wesley Matthews led the bench with 11 points , three rebounds and one assist . T.J. Warren led the bench with 30 points , three rebounds and three assists . Jamal Crawford followed with 17 points , five assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block . Josh Jackson filled out the stat sheet with 14 points , eight rebounds , three assists and one steal . Trevor Ariza tallied 13 points , eight rebounds , five assists and four steals . Richaun Holmes led the bench with 11 points , seven rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . The Suns remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . They 're home again on Saturday night .", "The Phoenix Suns defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 107 - 99 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday . The Suns ( 6 - 24 ) came into this game as a huge favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Timberwolves to just 17 points in the second half . The rebounding was key , as the Suns snatched down 51 boards to the Timberwolves 41 . The Suns were the difference in the game , as they recorded 30 assists to Minnesota 's 26 . Devin Booker led the team in scoring , as he tallied 28 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Derrick Rose was second on the team , with 25 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting . Dario Saric was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 15 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday . The Suns ( 6 - 24 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to struggle . They also had to play this game without Paul George and double - doubled in the second half . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in scoring , as he totaled 28 points and 12 rebounds . T.J. Warren was second on the team , as he accrued 21 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Suns is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns , 118 - 102 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday . The Thunder ( 22 - 12 ) came in to Friday 's contest with only a road win over the Suns ( 22 - 27 ) on Friday , while the Suns ( 9 - 27 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against the Suns ( 9 - 27 ) on Friday . The Thunder led 36 - 29 after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring Phoenix 37 - 18 in the final period . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 40 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and eight assists on 17 - of - 29 shooting . Dennis Schroder added 20 points , six assists , four rebounds and two steals . Rookie Aman A.J der der had 18 points and five rebounds . Steven Adams tallied a double - double with 12 points and 13 rebounds , along with three assists and three steals , in 35 minutes . As a team , the Thunder shot 53 percent from the field and 53 percent from long range . Phoenix ( 9 - 27 ) has now lost four of their last five games . Devin Booker was the high - point man with 25 points , along with 10 assists , seven rebounds and three steals , in 32 minutes . The only other starter to score in double figures was DeJ ton , who finished with 16 points , nine rebounds and three steals , in 32 minutes . Midench was Midez , as he scored 13 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting . Next up the Suns will host the Nuggets on Saturday . The Suns will host the Nuggets on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns , 122 - 118 , at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday . Denver was expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Nuggets , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Jamal Murray led the team in scoring , as he dropped 46 points on 16 - of - 24 shooting . Nikola Jokic continued his good form , as he tallied 23 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Nuggets is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday . The Suns ( 9 - 28 ) have now lost nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by a 33 - point , 14 - rebound double - double from the bench , as the bench combined for just 15 points . Devin Booker was n't far behind , tallying 27 points and eight assists . T.J. Warren led the bench with 22 points , three rebounds , three assists and five steals . Phoenix 's next game will be on Monday , when they host the Golden State Warriors .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns , 132 - 109 , at Oracle Arena on Monday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for Golden State , as they held the Suns to just 35 points in the second half . Golden State was lights - out from the field , as they went 14 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Suns went just 9 - of - 32 . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 31 boards to Phoenix 's 38 . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 34 points , nine rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 25 points , two rebounds and four assists . Klay Thompson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points and five rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday . The Suns ( 9 - 29 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . They were led by point guard DeJ ton , who totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat . T.J. Warren was second on the team , accruing 24 points , four rebounds and four assists . Devin Booker was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 20 points and six assists . Phoenix 's next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 25 - 14 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 9 - 30 ) 132 - 127 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The 76ers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 46 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers were also able to force the Suns into 17 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Joel Embiid led all scorers , going 12 - for - 23 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 42 points , while also adding 18 rebounds , three steals and two blocked shots . It was a season - high in points for Embiid , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Ben Simmons also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 29 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 15 - 23 FT ) and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line at a high rate . J.J. Redick had a strong showing as well . He went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 27 points , while adding four rebounds and four assists . The only other Sixer to reach double figures in points was Furkan Kards . Recording a double - double , Dexing 18 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes . Devin Booker led the team with 37 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 15 - 17 FT ) and eight assists . The Suns also received a big boost from their bench as well . Coming off the bench , Josh Jackson went 6 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding six rebounds and four assists . The Sixers ' next game will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday , while the Suns will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 22 - 16 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 9 - 31 ) 121 - 111 on Friday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , neither team led by more than 12 points , as it was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers . The Clippers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 47 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Clippers also out - rebounded the Suns 43 - 25 . Danilo Gallinari led the team with 21 points , while also adding seven rebounds and six assists . Marcin Gortat recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points and 13 rebounds . Patrick Beverley also played well , accumulating 16 points , four rebounds and five assists . Up next for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday . This was a tough loss for the Suns , who have now lost nine of their last 11 games . Devin Booker was the player of the game , as he totaled 23 points , three rebounds and four assists . T.J. Warren was second on the team , as he scored 20 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting . On deck for the Suns is a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 19 - 20 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 9 - 32 ) 119 - 113 on Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Hornets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 30 - 30 in the first quarter . The Hornets were led by Kemba Walker , who scored 29 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 9 - 12 FT ) to go with seven rebounds in 32 minutes . Tony Parker had 20 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six assists in 27 minutes . Willy Hernangomez chipped in 19 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 FT ) , nine rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 23 minutes . The Hornets have now won five games in a row , and they 'll head to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers on Tuesday . The Suns had six players score in double digits . T.J. Warren led all scorers with 23 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with five assists , five rebounds , two steals and one block , in 37 minutes . Josh Jackson had 22 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 32 minutes . The only other player to score double digits for the scoring was DeJ ton to the loss . Next the Suns will host the Kings on Tuesday . The Suns host the Kings on Tuesday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 10 - 32 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 20 - 21 ) 115 - 111 on Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Kings 35 - 32 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Suns were led by Kelly Oubre , who had a game - high 26 points in 30 minutes off the bench . Continuing to start the season , it was a double - double , as he finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds in 29 minutes . It was a season - high in points for the first time in four games , but it was n't enough . The Kings will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host the Detroit Pistons . Sacramento has now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . They were without point guard Rajon Rondo , who is expected to miss the last three games . Ben McLemore led the team in scoring , putting up 20 points off the bench . The Kings will look to bounce - back when they host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 33 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 28 - 13 ) 102 - 93 on Saturday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns came out strong in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 31 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the team shot a lowly 35 percent from the field . It was a season - high for the forward , as well as a 22 - point , 13 - rebound performance from Kevin Durant . It was a big night for the Suns , as they shot 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc . For the Nuggets , it was a night to forget . Nikola Jokic led the way , scoring 23 points and pulling down 10 rebounds . Malik Beasley led the bench with 21 points . Rookie Jamal Murray had a near double - double off the bench with 12 points , nine rebounds , five assists and three steals , in 33 minutes . The Nuggets will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers . The Suns will have a day off before they play the Pacers in Indiana on Tuesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 23 - 24 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 38 ) 118 - 91 on Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Timberwolves got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 32 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 25 points , 18 rebounds and seven assists on 10 - of - 15 shooting in 31 minutes . Josh Smith followed up with 21 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 24 minutes . Andrew Wiggins chipped in 17 points and nine rebounds , in 33 minutes . The Timberwolves will look to build off this win when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday . The Suns had six players score in double digits . Josh Jackson was the high - point man with 27 points , along with 10 rebounds , three assists and three blocks , in 31 minutes . Devin Booker finished with 14 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Suns will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 30 - 20 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 39 ) 120 - 106 on Thursday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Suns 30 - 31 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Trail Blazers were lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Suns went just 13 - for - 22 . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Suns 39 . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Damian Lillard led all scorers with 24 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocked shots , in 29 minutes . McCollum had a strong showing as well , with 20 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , along with three rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 25 minutes . Seth Curry chipped in 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt ) , six rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block , in 29 minutes . The Trail Blazers had six players score in double digits . Devin Booker led the way with 27 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with three assists , one rebound and one steal , in 30 minutes . Kelly Oubre Jr. also chipped in 18 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , seven assists , six rebounds , three blocks and two steals , in 34 minutes . Dragan Bender chipped in 17 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , three rebounds and three steals , in 27 minutes off the bench . Next the Suns will head to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Friday . The Trail Blazers will host the Hawks on Saturday .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 17 - 35 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 43 ) 118 - 112 on Saturday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Hawks came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Hawks 33 - 30 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Hawks also forced the Suns into 19 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . They were led by John Wall , who recorded a double - double with 35 points ( 13 - 20 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 11 FT ) , 16 rebounds and a blocked shot . He 's been on a roll of late , averaging 29 points over his last five games . Coming off the bench , Trailing 4 - 10 from deep , 4 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT , seven rebounds and eight assists , as he was a big part of the victory . Dewayne Dedmon also reached double figures with 11 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) , four rebounds and three blocked shots . Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 32 points ( 13 - 27 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and 10 assists . Josh Jackson had a strong showing as well . He went 10 - for - 15 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 25 points , while also adding two assists and three steals . Continuing to the double - double , he finished with 13 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) and 11 rebounds . The Suns just did n't get much help from their bench as well . The Hawks ' next game will be on the road against the Washington Wizards on Monday , while the Suns will be at home against the Houston Rockets on Monday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 31 - 22 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 44 ) 118 - 110 on Monday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Rockets got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 32 - 28 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Rockets also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 38 . James Harden led the way , going 15 - for - 26 from the field and 5 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 44 points , while also adding eight rebounds , six assists , three steals and a blocked shot . It was his second 40 - point game of the season . Kenneth Faried had a strong showing as well , finishing with 17 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 14 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Chris Paul had a strong showing as well , scoring 18 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds , four assists and five steals . The only other King in double figures was Isaiah in , as he was the only starter to reach double - digit points . Coming off the bench , Josh Jackson had a strong showing . He went 11 - for - 23 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding five rebounds and two assists . Continuing to the double - double , he finished with 15 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Devin Booker went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score 19 points , while also adding seven rebounds and five assists . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday , while the Suns will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 39 - 15 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 46 ) 117 - 107 on Friday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Warriors came into this game as a huge favorite , but were able to pull out a big win in front of their home crowd . Klay Thompson scored a game - high 25 points in 36 minutes . Stephen Curry finished with 20 points , seven rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins shot 7 - of - 11 and finished with 18 points , five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line . Five players scored in double digits for the Suns . Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with 25 points , 12 rebounds , four assists and three steals , in 34 minutes . Continuing his teammates double - double with 23 points and 12 rebounds , along with three steals and one block , in 33 minutes . Miditionally , Miditti had 19 points , five rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 37 minutes . Coming off the bench , in 20 minutes off the bench . The Suns will play in Sacramento on Sunday .", "The New Orleans Pelicans ( 28 - 36 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 12 - 51 ) 130 - 116 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Pelicans jumping out to a 32 - 32 lead after one quarter . However , the Suns turned it on in the second half , outscoring the Suns 38 - 25 in the final period . Elfrid Payton made his return to the lineup after missing two games with a knee injury . Payton had eight points , 10 assists , six rebounds and three steals in 34 minutes . Julius Randle scored a team - high 22 points in 27 minutes . The Pelicans shot 51 percent from the field and 53 percent from beyond the arc . The Suns shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Devin Booker scored a game - high 26 points . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard Deg scored 16 points to go along with eight rebounds and three steals . The Suns will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 13 - 51 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 30 - 33 ) 118 - 109 on Saturday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Lakers 33 - 26 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Phoenix was the rebounding , as they snatched down 27 boards to Los Angeles 's 11 . The Suns also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Lakers to just 44 percent on their end . The Suns also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Lakers to just 44 percent on their end . Continuing to play like this , it was a nice bounce back game for him . The Lakers have a quick turnaround , as they play the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday in their next game . The Suns shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free - throw line . LeBron James led the team with 27 points , while also snatching down nine rebounds . Devin Booker was n't far behind , totaling 25 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Suns is a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday . The Suns have a tough task on Monday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 14 - 51 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 48 - 16 ) 114 - 105 on Monday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bucks 32 - 20 in the first quarter . The Suns were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Suns also forced the Bucks into 14 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Kelly Oubre led the way , going 7 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 47 points and 25 rebounds . Devin Booker also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 22 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Recording a double - double , Dexing 19 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) , 12 rebounds and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Josh Jackson had 16 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , who went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the free throw line to score 21 points , while also adding 13 rebounds , six assists and three steals . The double - double was his first since the end of January , so it was good to see him get things turned around . Coming off the bench , Malcolm Brogdon had 19 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and seven rebounds . The Bucks just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Eric Bledsoe had 15 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and five assists . The Suns ' next game will be at home against the New York Knicks on Wednesday , while the Bucks will be at home against the Pacers on Thursday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 15 - 51 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 52 ) 107 - 96 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 22 - 22 right away in the first quarter . The Suns were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 42 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Suns also forced the Knicks into 21 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Devin Booker led all scorers with 41 points ( 14 - 23 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and four assists . Kelly Oubre was also a big factor in the win . He went 7 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also adding four rebounds , two steals and a blocked shot . He 's now combined for 48 points in his last two games . Coming off the bench , Tyler Johnson had 14 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and six assists . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . DeAndre Jordan was the high - point man , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 3 - 4 FT ) and 14 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 18 points and 15 rebounds . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Damson , who finished with 15 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds and five assists . The Knicks just did n't get much help from their bench . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Alone of the better of the team . The Suns ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 38 - 29 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 16 - 53 ) 114 - 97 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Jazz got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 25 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Jazz also out - rebounded the Jazz 52 - 35 , even furthering their advantage . Continuing his hot start to the season , rookie forward Donoved the load for the game , as he got the start at point guard . Rudy Gobert was a big factor in the win , as he recorded 18 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 6 - 11 FT ) and 20 rebounds in 32 minutes . Derrick Favors chipped in with 18 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and seven assists as well . Devin Booker led all scorers with 27 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , to go along with six assists and four rebounds . Kelly Oubre was also a big contributor off the bench with 18 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . The only other player to reach double figures in scoring was DeJ . The Suns just did n't get much help from their bench . The Jazz 's next game will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday , while the Suns will travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Friday .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 20 - 52 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 55 ) 116 - 101 on Monday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Bulls got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 34 - 20 in the first quarter . The Bulls were led by Robin Lopez , who scored 24 points ( 11 - 14 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and grabbing seven rebounds in 26 minutes . It was a career - high for him , as well as four points and nine rebounds in 30 minutes . Zach LaVine had 17 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , eight rebounds and seven assists , in 32 minutes . The Bulls shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc . Continuing his third straight double - double , it was one of his best games of the season . Devin Booker scored a game - high 25 points ( 9 - 24 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 10 FT ) , along with seven assists and eight rebounds , in 40 minutes . Josh Jackson had 18 points and seven rebounds , in 31 minutes off the bench . Miditionally , Midez , was n't the only other player to score more than seven points , as he finished with 12 points ( 4 - 8 FG ) in 41 minutes . Next the Suns will host the Pistons on Thursday . The Bulls will host the Wizards on Wednesday .", "The Detroit Pistons ( 37 - 34 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 56 ) 118 - 98 on Thursday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Pistons got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 32 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 40 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Pistons also forced the Suns into 19 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . The Pistons were led by Wayne Ellington , who went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 6 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 23 points . It was a nice bounce back game for him after scoring only seven points on Sunday , so it was good to see him get things turned around . Blake Griffin had a strong showing as well , finishing with 17 points ( 4 - 17 FG , 2 - 11 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , seven rebounds and eight assists . Andre Drummond had a double - double of his own , as he finished with 16 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) and 19 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 17 points and 19 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Luke Payton added 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) in 25 minutes . Devin Booker led all scorers with 26 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and three steals . Continuing to start the season , it was 20 points and eight rebounds on the night . Coming off the bench , Miding 39 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and seven assists in 39 minutes . The Pistons ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday , while the Suns will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Saturday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 31 - 45 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 59 ) 124 - 121 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Wizards got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 32 - 30 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 47 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Wizards also forced the Suns into 15 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Jabari Parker led the way , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 15 rebounds and three assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 10 rebounds . Thomas Bryant also had a strong showing , finishing with 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 6 FT ) and 19 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Jordan McRae added 21 points ( 8 - 10 FG , 5 - 5 FT ) and three rebounds . Devin Booker led all scorers with 50 points ( 19 - 29 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , to go along with 10 rebounds and four assists . Recording a double - double of his own with 14 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , 10 rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Troy Daniels finished with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt ) and five rebounds in 22 minutes . The Wizards will head to Utah to play the Jazz on Friday , while the Suns will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies ( 31 - 45 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 17 - 60 ) 120 - 115 on Saturday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Grizzlies got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 38 - 23 in the first quarter . Jonas Valanciunas scored a game - high 34 points , grabbed 20 rebounds and dished out five assists . Mike Conley also had a big night , scoring 33 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting . As a team , the Grizzlies shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . The Suns have been one of the hottest teams in the league coming out of the season . Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 48 points on 19 - of - 29 shooting and 11 assists . Continuing to start the season , it was a double - double of his own with 17 points and 13 rebounds . The Suns will look to bounce back on Monday when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 18 - 60 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 59 ) 122 - 113 on Monday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Suns came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 31 - 23 in the first quarter and never looked back . Devin Booker led all scorers with 25 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , along with 13 assists and three rebounds , in 35 minutes . Josh Jackson had 19 points ( 7 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 10 rebounds , four assists and five blocks , in 34 minutes . Jamal Crawford contributed 19 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five assists , in 30 minutes off the bench . The Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc . The Cavaliers have now lost four in a row . ColliCavaliers led all scorers with 21 points ( 9 - 23 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with four rebounds and three assists , in 38 minutes . Jordan Clarkson added 20 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , six rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 32 minutes . The only other Cavalier to score double digits for the scoring was AnJ , who finished with 15 points and seven rebounds , in 13 minutes . Next the Cavaliers will visit Sacramento on Thursday . The Suns will host the Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 48 - 30 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 18 - 61 ) 118 - 97 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix . The Jazz got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Suns 25 - 21 in the first quarter . The Jazz were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Suns finished at 43 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Jazz also out - rebounded the Suns 45 - 31 , even furthering their advantage . Continuing his hot start to the season , rookie point guard Donotes the team 's best player , rookie point guard DonJ Martin , who had a game - high of 29 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , while also adding five rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 48 points over his last two games . Rudy Gobert was able to notch a double - double with 17 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , 13 rebounds and five blocked shots . Joe Ingles had a strong showing as well . He went 10 - for - 13 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 27 points , while also adding five rebounds and eight assists . Coming just shy of a double - double , Grarecorded 14 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) and three rebounds in 18 minutes . The Jazz also received a solid effort from Rudy Gobert , who recorded 17 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 FT ) , 13 rebounds and five blocked shots . The double - double marked his ninth of the season . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Richaun Holmes , who went 8 - for - 16 from the field to score 16 points , while also adding nine rebounds and four assists . It was a season - high for Holmes . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Coming off the bench , Josh Jackson had 12 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four rebounds . The Jazz 's next game will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Friday , while the Suns will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 19 - 61 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 32 - 48 ) 133 - 126 on Friday . The Suns came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Suns , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Suns was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Pelicans 53 . The Suns also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Pelicans to just 44 percent on their end . Anthony Davis left this game with back spasms and did not return . Julius Randle led the team with 31 points and 14 rebounds . Ian Clark was a huge spark off the bench , as he tallied 24 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday . The Suns have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Josh Jackson was the player of the game , as he totaled 35 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Jamal Crawford also played well , as he amassed 28 points , seven assists and three steals . Dragan Bender was a beast down low , as he amassed 11 points , 10 rebounds , six assists and seven blocks . On deck for the Suns is a matchup with the Houston Rockets on Sunday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 1 - 2 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 0 - 3 ) 131 - 120 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Kings jumping out to a 34 - 32 lead after one quarter . Continuing to start the season , it was a team effort , with forward Deoing back into the starting lineup at point guard . It was a big night for the Kings on Sunday , as the team shot over 50 percent from the field and made 10 three - pointers . For the Thunder , they were led by Russell Westbrook , who put up 32 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes . Paul George added 29 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting . The Kings shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded 28 assists on the night . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 32 points , to go along with 12 rebounds and eight assists . It was a big night for the Kings on Sunday , as the team shot an impressive 49 percent from the field . The Kings will visit Denver on Tuesday , while the Thunder will host Boston on Thursday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 3 - 2 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 0 - 4 ) 101 - 95 on Thursday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Celtics jumping out to a 22 - 22 lead after one quarter . Getting another start at point guard for the second straight game , it was a team effort . In the end , the Celtics outscored the Thunder 40 - 22 in the fourth quarter . The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook , who recorded a double - double of 13 points and 15 rebounds in 32 minutes . Marcus Morris had a big game off the bench with 21 points and 10 rebounds . Al Horford finished with 19 points and nine rebounds . The Celtics next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday . The Thunder ( 0 - 4 ) have now won four of their last five games . Paul George led the team in scoring with 22 points on 7 - of - 22 shooting . Russell Westbrook was the only other starter in double figures , as he tallied 13 points , 15 rebounds and eight assists . The Thunder will look to bounce - back when they host the Phoenix Suns on Sunday .", "The host Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns , 117 - 110 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday . In a battle between two of the NBA 's stingiest defenses , the Thunder were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Thunder led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the Suns to 37 percent shooting from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . In addition , Oklahoma City shot 52 percent from the field and assisted on 22 of their 43 made baskets . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Suns 44 . Phoenix came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out the win . Russell Westbrook carried the load , as he tallied 23 points , nine rebounds , seven assists and four steals . Nerlens Noel finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , 15 rebounds , four steals and two blocks . T.J. Warren led the bench with 18 points and eight rebounds . All five starters scored in double figures , but it was n't enough play . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 1 - 4 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Paul George was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , four rebounds , five assists , three steals and two blocks . Oklahoma City 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 2 - 4 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 4 - 3 ) 128 - 110 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 25 - 10 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to pull off a big win in front of their home crowd . The Thunder shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Clippers shot 44 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Clippers were also out - rebounded by the Clippers 39 - 10 in the third quarter . They also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 38 . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 32 points ( 13 - 25 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , to go along with eight assists and three steals . Steven Adams had a double - double of his own , finishing with 18 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three steals . Dennis Schroder chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and three assists as well . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Mid , who came off the bench from Miding - off for Midez . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring with 27 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 10 - 10 FT ) , to go along with three rebounds and two steals . Lou Williams came off the bench for 17 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) , five rebounds and three assists , in 25 minutes off the bench . Tobias Harris was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 15 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and six rebounds . The Clippers ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday , while the Clippers will travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 122 - 116 at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday . The Pelicans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pelicans 36 - 23 in the fourth quarter . The key for Oklahoma City was their rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Pelicans 45 . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . New Orleans had to play this game in the second half of a back - to - back set , but they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win this game . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , eight assists , six rebounds and four steals . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 22 points , three rebounds and two assists . Russell Westbrook flirted with a triple - double , accumulating 17 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Thunder is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 5 - 4 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Julius Randle was the star , as he led the team with 26 points and eight rebounds . Jrue Holiday also played well , as he accrued 22 points , four rebounds and 14 assists . Anthony Davis finished with 20 points and eight rebounds of his own . Nikola Mirotic recorded a 16 - point , 16 - rebound double - double . On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets , 98 - 80 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , there were 15 lead changes and 11 lead changes , with no team leading by more than 12 points . Both teams struggled from the field , with the Thunder shooting 37 percent from the field and 37 percent from three - point range . In addition , Oklahoma City won the rebounding battle , 52 - 39 , and outscored the Rockets 50 - 38 in the paint . The Rockets were the difference in this game , as they outrebounded the Rockets 52 - 39 . Houston ( 4 - 6 ) continues to struggle , as they have now lost four of their last five games . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 19 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Clint Capela was second on the team , totaling 17 points , seven rebounds and three assists . Tucker provided 13 points , three rebounds and two assists . Isaiah Canaan was the only bench player in double figures , as he accrued 16 points , three rebounds and two assists . On deck for Houston is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday . The Thunder ( 7 - 4 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Paul George was the player of the game , as he accumulated 20 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and six steals . Steven Adams recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 14 points , six rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Thunder is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday .", "The host Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns , 118 - 101 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday . The Thunder came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Thunder was their rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Suns 37 . Phoenix came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . In fact , they outscored Phoenix 32 to 13 in the first quarter and 70 points in the second half . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 32 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 20 points , five rebounds , nine assists and four steals . Steven Adams totaled 18 points , seven rebounds , four steals and two blocks . Jerami Grant was a nice spark off the bench , providing 10 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday . The Suns ( 2 - 11 ) have now lost four of their last seven , as they continue to struggle . T.J. Warren was the player of the game , as he accumulated 21 points , six rebounds and two steals . Devin Booker totaled 19 points , four rebounds and six assists . No other starter scored in double figures , as they got 14 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New York Knicks , 128 - 103 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday . The Knicks came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Knicks 37 - 22 in the third quarter , while the Knicks were able to hold off the Knicks . The Thunder shot 53 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks shot 44 percent from the floor and just 18 percent from deep . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 47 - 36 . Paul George was the player of the game , as he tallied 35 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Steven Adams was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 19 points , six rebounds and five assists . Dennis Schroeder recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points , four rebounds and 12 assists . Jerami Grant led the bench with 15 points and five rebounds . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday . The Knicks ( 4 - 11 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points off the bench . Enes Kanter was second on the team , as he scored 19 points on 8 - of - 11 from the field . The only other Knick in double figures was AlAll-Star point , as four players scored in double figures . On deck for the Knicks is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 109 - 104 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday . The Thunder came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Thunder led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Thunder , as they held the Hornets to 37 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . The Thunder actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Hornets 46 . The Hornets were the difference in this game , as they shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 24 assists . The Hornets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't quite pull out a much needed win . Russell Westbrook carried the load , as he tallied 30 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 23 points and five rebounds . Steven Adams totaled 13 points , eight rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday . The Thunder ( 12 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 25 points , two rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Jeremy Lamb was second on the team , as he provided 18 points , five rebounds and two assists . Frank Kaminsky provided 12 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 13 - 7 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 12 - 7 ) 105 - 98 on Saturday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Nuggets jumping out to a 33 - 23 lead after one quarter . However , the Nuggets came out strong in the third quarter , outscoring the Nuggets by a 32 - 19 margin in the final 12 minutes . Jamal Murray led the way with 22 points , eight rebounds and eight assists . Nikola Jokic finished with 16 points , six rebounds and five assists . The Nuggets have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Russell Westbrook added a triple - double with 16 points , 10 assists , 10 rebounds and one steal , in 39 minutes . Dennis Schroder followed up with 18 points , in 29 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets will host the Lakers on Tuesday . The Thunder will host the Cavaliers on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 100 - 83 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday . The Cavaliers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Thunder , as they held Cleveland to 37 percent from the field and 35 percent from three - point range . The Thunder actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to Cleveland 's 43 . The three - point shooting really killed Cleveland , as they went 6 - of - 21 from long range , while Cleveland went just 9 - of - 21 . The Cavaliers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to pull out a big win . Russell Westbrook was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , 18 rebounds and 15 assists . Jerami Grant was second on the team , providing 21 points , five rebounds and four blocks . Paul George finished with 18 points , four rebounds and four assists . Cick was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 14 points , 10 rebounds and six assists . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday . The Thunder ( 13 - 7 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Oklahoma City was led by Russell Westbrook , who collected 23 points , 18 rebounds and 15 assists . Colliton was huge off the bench , as he accrued 21 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Larry Nance Jr. got a rare start and totaled seven points , 10 rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 124 - 109 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday . Oklahoma City was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Russell Westbrook led the way with 23 points , nine rebounds and 10 assists . Alex Abrines was second on the team , with 21 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting , including 7 - of - 11 from long range . Dennis Schroder provided 18 points , three rebounds , eight assists and two blocks . Steven Adams was a nice spark off the bench , totaling six points , 13 rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . On deck for the Hawks is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday . The Hawks ( 5 - 18 ) have now lost five of their last six , as they continue to struggle . John Wall was the player of the game , as he totaled 19 points and 11 rebounds on 9 - of - 15 shooting . Alex Len tallied 19 points , five rebounds and one assist . Taurean Prince tallied 15 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Trailing 4 - for - 15 from three - point range , Trailing nine points , four rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz , 122 - 113 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday . The Thunder came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Oklahoma City was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Jazz 45 . Utah was also able to shoot 48 percent from the field , while holding the Jazz to just 42 percent on their end . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Russell Westbrook was the player of the game , as he accumulated 12 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists en route to a triple - double . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 23 points , four rebounds , six assists and two steals . Steven Adams totaled 22 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 17 - 8 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Oklahoma City was led by Russell Westbrook , who collected 12 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists en route to a triple - double . DonBogdanovic was the best player , as he accrued 19 points , four rebounds and one steal off the bench . Rudy Gobert recorded a 13 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Jae Crowder totaled 13 points and six rebounds . On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 110 - 104 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday . The Clippers ( 18 - 10 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with only a road win over the Clippers ( 17 - 12 ) on Saturday , while the Clippers ( 17 - 10 ) were able to pull away in the second half . Paul George led all scorers with 33 points , to go along with seven rebounds and six assists on 11 - of - 19 shooting . Russell Westbrook struggled shooting , going just 4 - of - 17 from the field and 3 - of - 4 from behind the arc en route to scoring 13 points , to go along with nine rebounds and 12 assists . Tobias Harris added 22 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting , in 38 minutes . The Clippers have now lost four of their last five games . Miditseason for the second night of a back - to - back set , Mided by the play of star point guard Midptoms , Miditting by Misiing a flagrant foul call in the second half due to a sore right ankle . Danilo Gallinari scored a game - high 28 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting in 38 minutes . Montrezl Harrell came off the bench to score 21 points in 25 minutes off the bench . The Clippers will host the Trail Blazers on Monday . The Thunder host the Bulls on Monday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Chicago Bulls , 121 - 96 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday . The Thunder came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Thunder led for the final 30 - plus minutes and held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Thunder , as they held Chicago to 37 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . Rebounding was a huge factor for the Thunder as well , winning that battle , 49 - 41 . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Bulls 41 . Chicago came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Last year was Chicago 's bench , as they held the lead for the majority of the game . Paul George led the team in scoring , as he tallied 24 points , eight rebounds , four assists and three steals . Steven Adams totaled 19 points and eight rebounds . Russell Westbrook recorded a triple - double , accumulating 13 points , 16 rebounds and 11 assists en route to a triple - double . Dennis Schroeder led the bench with 18 points and three assists . On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 19 - 10 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bobby Portis led the team in scoring off the bench , dropping 16 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting off the bench . Kris Dunn was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 12 points , two rebounds , seven assists and one steal . Ryan Anderson was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued two points and one steal . Chicago 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 114 - 112 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 35 - 25 lead after one quarter . The Timberwolves were led by Andrew Wiggins , who finished with 30 points , six rebounds and five assists on 11 - of - 20 shooting . Karl-Anthony Towns followed up with 18 points , six assists , four rebounds and one block , in 27 minutes . The Wolves have now won four of their last five games , as they play in Chicago on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 21 - 11 ) were led by Paul George , who finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds . Russell Westbrook followed up with 23 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists , in 35 minutes . Jerami Grant chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds , in 33 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves will head to Chicago to face the Bulls on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 122 - 102 , at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday . Oklahoma City was expected to win this game rather easily and they did just that . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held the Mavericks to 38 percent from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . The Thunder actually dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Mavericks 49 . The Thunder were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 24 - of - 32 from the charity stripe . The Mavericks ( 17 - 19 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Russell Westbrook carried the load , as he accumulated 32 points , 11 rebounds and 11 assists en route to a triple - double . Paul George finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , four rebounds and four steals . Steven Adams recorded a double - double , totaling 12 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday . The Thunder ( 23 - 13 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Oklahoma City was led by Russell Westbrook , who collected 32 points , 11 rebounds , 11 assists and four steals en route to a triple - double . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , as he accrued 25 points and five rebounds . DeAndre Jordan finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds . Lone of the games of the season , Ls Lebuments led the team with 17 points and six rebounds . On deck for Oklahoma City is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 16 - 24 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 25 - 14 ) 116 - 98 on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Wizards got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 28 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Wizards were able to shoot 53 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Thunder went 46 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Wizards also forced the Thunder into 14 turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal , who went 10 - for - 27 from the field and 2 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 25 points , while also adding five rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high for Beal , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Otto Porter also had a strong showing , scoring 20 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds , five assists and three blocked shots . It was a nice surprise for the Wizards , as he 's only averaging 10 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Thomas Bryant finished with 14 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) and seven rebounds . The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook , who had a team - high of 22 points ( 9 - 23 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 6 FT ) , to go along with 15 rebounds and 13 assists . It marked his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 13 rebounds . Paul George also played well , scoring 20 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , to go along with five assists and two steals . Coming off the bench , Jerami Grant went 7 - for - 11 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 17 points in 32 minutes . Steven Adams added 12 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) and eight rebounds as well . The Wizards ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday , while the Thunder will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 20 - 21 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 25 - 15 ) 119 - 117 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Timberwolves got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Timberwolves 29 - 23 in the first quarter . Andrew Wiggins led the way with 40 points ( 11 - 24 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 16 - 18 FT ) , 10 rebounds and four assists , in 37 minutes . Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , nine rebounds and one assist , in 24 minutes . Dario Saric chipped in 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , seven rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 25 minutes off the bench . Anthony Tolliver chipped in 10 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 20 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves had six players score in double figures , including all five starters in double figures . Paul George led the way with 27 points ( 9 - 24 FG , 5 - 13 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , along with nine rebounds and one assist , in 37 minutes . Russell Westbrook added 25 points ( 11 - 22 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 16 assists , five rebounds , two blocked shots and one steal , in 38 minutes . Steven Adams tallied a double - double with 20 points ( 8 - 9 FG , 4 - 6 FT ) and 12 rebounds , in 37 minutes . Terrus roter added 14 points and four rebounds , in 25 minutes off the bench . The Thunder will have a few days off before traveling to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Thursday . The Timberwolves will host the Mavericks on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 26 - 16 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 25 - 19 ) 122 - 112 on Saturday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 31 - 23 in the first quarter . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 24 points , to go along with 10 rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Dennis Schroder added 19 points , six assists and four steals . Paul George chipped in 18 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . Coming off the bench , der der der added 15 points off the bench . The Thunder had seven players score in double - digits . The Spurs have now lost five straight games . Marco Belinelli led the team in scoring with 24 points on 8 - 10 shooting . DeMar DeRozan followed up with 18 points , six rebounds and four assists , in 34 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 17 points and nine rebounds , in 32 minutes . Bryn Forbes chipped in 14 points and four rebounds , in 27 minutes off the bench . Next the Spurs will host Charlotte on Monday . The Thunder will be in Atlanta on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 25 - 21 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 26 - 18 ) 138 - 128 on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Lakers got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 39 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Lakers were lights - out from the field , as they went 19 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Thunder went just 24 - of - 20 . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 63 boards to the Lakers 44 . The Lakers were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 19 - for - 19 . They were led by Kyle Korver , who went 11 - for - 20 from the field and 7 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding eight rebounds , four assists and three steals . Ivica Zubac was also a big factor in the win , as he finished with 26 points ( 12 - 14 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) and 12 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 44 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming just shy of a triple - double , 18 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt ) , six rebounds and 10 assists in 33 minutes . Coming off the bench , Several players came from the bench , as Swly acquired guard So was forced to leave the game with a hamstring injury . Paul George led the team in scoring with 27 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Russell Westbrook did n't have his best night shooting the ball . He went 7 - for - 30 from the field and 5 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score 26 points , while adding nine rebounds and 13 assists . He 's had a double - double in three of his last four games , as he 's averaging only 9 points per game on the season . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Ter<TEAM> , who finished with 21 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 6 - 12 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) and three rebounds . Steven Adams recorded a double - double with 17 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 5 - 6 FT ) and 15 rebounds . The Lakers ' next game will be on the road against the Houston Rockets on Saturday , while the Thunder will travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers on Saturday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 29 - 18 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 29 - 20 ) 123 - 114 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Trail Blazers 37 - 25 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to pull off the road win in front of their home crowd . The Thunder were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from deep . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Blazers 37 . Oklahoma City also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Blazers 37 . Portland came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . Paul George led the team in scoring , as he tallied 36 points , eight rebounds , four assists and five steals in the win . Russell Westbrook was the star , as he accumulated 29 points , 10 rebounds and 14 assists en route to a triple - double . McCollum was the only other Blazers player in double figures , as he totaled 31 points , three rebounds and three assists . Portland 's next game will be on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns . The Thunder had to play this game without Kevin Durant and it clearly hampered them here . Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 22 points and 15 rebounds . Al-Farouq Aminu also had a nice game off the bench , as he tallied four points and 13 rebounds in the defeat . Up next for the Thunder is a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 30 - 18 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 22 - 27 ) 122 - 116 on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pelicans 28 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pelicans shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Pelicans finished at 49 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Thunder were also able to force the Pelicans into 17 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Russell Westbrook led all scorers , as he went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 23 points , while also adding 17 rebounds and 16 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 23 points , 18 rebounds and 15 assists . Steven Adams also had a double - double of his own , finishing with 20 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 12 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , 0 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line . Jerami Grant added 14 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) and three rebounds as well . The Pelicans were led by Jrue Holiday , who went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 22 points , to go along with nine rebounds and 13 assists . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 38 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists over that span . Jahlil Okafor was the only other starter in double figures , finishing with 18 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Pelicans just did n't get much help from their bench . Coming off the bench , Cheick Diallo had 16 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . The Thunder 's next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday , while the Pelicans will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 31 - 18 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 35 - 13 ) 118 - 112 on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bucks 31 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Bucks went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Thunder also forced the Bucks into 14 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Paul George led all scorers , as he went 12 - for - 21 from the field and 8 - for - 12 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding 13 rebounds and three steals . Jerami Grant had a strong showing as well . He went 5 - for - 10 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding four assists and five blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was TerJ , who came off the bench for 15 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and three rebounds in 27 minutes . Russell Westbrook added a triple - double , finishing with 13 points ( 5 - 20 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 13 rebounds and 11 assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 27 points ( 8 - 22 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 8 - 12 FT ) , 18 rebounds and four assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Khris Middleton had 22 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , four rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Malcolm Brogdon had 18 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Brook Lopez had 19 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and two blocked shots . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday , while the Bucks will travel to Detroit to play the Pistons on Tuesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 34 - 19 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 22 - 32 ) 132 - 122 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Magic 32 - 23 right away in the first quarter . Paul George led all scorers with 39 points ( 9 - 26 FG , 6 - 15 3Pt , 15 - 16 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds , three assists and three steals . Russell Westbrook added a triple - double with 16 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 6 - 10 FT ) , 15 rebounds and 16 assists , in 35 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 20 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , two rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 22 minutes off the bench . The Thunder shot a solid 49 percent from the field as a team . Six players scored in double digits for the Magic . Terrence Ross led the way with 26 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 5 - 13 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , along with five rebounds and three steals , in 26 minutes . Aaron Gordon finished with 18 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 9 FT ) , 10 assists , six rebounds , three steals and one blocked shot , in 35 minutes . Nikola Vucevic chipped in 17 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt ) , nine rebounds , five assists and one steal , in 34 minutes . Next the Magic will host the Timberwolves on Thursday . The Thunder will host the Grizzlies on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 35 - 19 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 22 - 34 ) 117 - 95 on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 32 - 21 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from deep . The Thunder also forced the Grizzlies into 24 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Paul George led all scorers with 27 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 6 - 13 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds , four assists and four steals . Russell Westbrook added another triple - double , finishing with 15 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) , 13 rebounds and 15 assists , giving him his second triple - double of the season . Coming off the bench , Dennis Schroder chipped in with 16 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) and three rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Terards , who came off the bench to score 10 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt ) in 27 minutes . Despite the loss , the Grizzlies were led by the duo of Jaratt , who led the way with 27 points ( 12 - 18 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds and two steals . Coming off the bench , Bruno Caboclo chipped in with 16 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and five rebounds . The only other player to reach double figures in points was IJ , with 15 . Mike Conley was the only other starter in double figures , as he finished with 15 points ( 4 - 15 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and seven assists . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Houston Rockets on Saturday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 37 - 19 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 33 - 23 ) 120 - 111 on Monday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Trail 36 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Thunder were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 44 percent from the floor and 36 percent from beyond the arc . The Thunder also forced the Blazers into 13 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Paul George was unstoppable in this one . He went 15 - for - 26 from the field and 8 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 47 points , while also adding 12 rebounds and 10 assists . It was his second 40 - point game of the season . Russell Westbrook also had a triple - double of his own , finishing with 21 points ( 5 - 19 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 10 - 13 FT ) , 14 rebounds and 11 assists . It was his second triple - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds over that span . The only other player to reach double figures in points was DeJ , with 18 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and three blocked shots . Damian Lillard did everything he could to keep the Blazers in this game . He went 9 - for - 22 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding seven rebounds and six assists . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Jake Layman was the only other Blazer to reach double figures in points , as he finished with 17 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , four rebounds and four blocked shots . McCollum had 13 points ( 5 - 20 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and four assists . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday , while the Trail Blazers will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 38 - 20 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 32 - 26 ) 1overtime at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday , 48 - 47 . The Jazz jumped out to a 35 - 35 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Jazz 38 - 23 in the final period . The Jazz led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter , but the Thunder battled back to make it a two - point game heading into the fourth . Paul George led all scorers with 45 points , to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists . Russell Westbrook followed up with 43 points , 15 rebounds and eight assists , in 42 minutes . Jerami Grant chipped in 18 points , in 40 minutes off the bench . The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field and 55 percent from beyond the arc . The Jazz had six players score in double digits . Continuing his hot streak , the high - point man was up 38 points , five assists and four rebounds , in 45 minutes . Rudy Gobert followed up with 26 points and 17 rebounds , in 43 minutes . Derrick Favors notched a double - double with 24 points and 10 rebounds , along with three blocked shots , in 31 minutes . The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free - throw line . The Jazz will host the Mavericks on Saturday . The Jazz will host the Mavericks on Saturday .", "The Sacramento Kings ( 31 - 28 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 38 - 21 ) 119 - 116 on Saturday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Kings got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Kings 31 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Sacramento was the rebounding , as they snatched down 59 boards to the Kings 59 . The Kings also shot 49 percent from the field , while the Thunder shot just 41 percent . The Kings also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Thunder to just 42 percent . Buddy Hield led all scorers with 34 points ( 12 - 22 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 9 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and four assists . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , finishing with 19 points ( 8 - 18 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was DeJ , with 19 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) and nine assists . Russell Westbrook led the way with 41 points ( 15 - 30 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , 10 rebounds and four assists , in 35 minutes . Paul George had a double - double with 14 points ( 4 - 19 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and five assists , in 38 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in with 14 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , two assists and two rebounds , in 22 minutes off the bench . The Thunder struggled to find their shot . The Kings will begin a three - game road trip in Minnesota on Monday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 40 - 22 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 38 - 23 ) 108 - 104 on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Sixers got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Sixers 37 - 26 in the first quarter . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Thunder went 42 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Sixers also forced the Thunder into 12 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Tobias Harris led the team , going 11 - for - 19 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding five rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Jimmy Butler had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 20 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding eight rebounds and eight assists . It was a season - high in rebounds for him , as he was very efficient with his time on the court . Coming off the bench , Jonfound his first start of the season and finished with 14 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt ) and three rebounds . Coming off the bench , Ben Simmons recorded a triple - double , finishing with 11 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and 11 assists . It was his second straight game with 20 or more points . The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook , who recorded a triple - double with 23 points ( 8 - 24 FG , 1 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) , 11 rebounds and 11 assists , notching 23 points , 11 rebounds , a steal and a blocked shot . The triple - double was his second in a row , as he 's combined for 39 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Markieff Morris went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 17 points in 19 minutes . The Sixers ' next game will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday , while the Thunder will travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Saturday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 39 - 24 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 25 - 40 ) 99 - 95 on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 28 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 23 percent from deep . The Thunder also forced the Grizzlies into 20 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Russell Westbrook led all scorers , as he went 7 - for - 20 from the field and 4 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points , while also adding six rebounds , five assists and three steals . Dennis Schroder was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 17 points ( 6 - 22 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 12 rebounds and six assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Notching a double - double of his own , Steven Adams finished with 13 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 6 FT ) and 22 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Aef 22 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , two steals and one assist . The Grizzlies were led by Avery Bradley , who went 11 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , to go along with seven assists and two steals . The 27 points were a new season - high for him , as he was a big reason for the Grizzlies . Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 13 rebounds and three blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Bruno Caboclo chipped in with 11 points ( 3 - 6 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday , while the Grizzlies will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 26 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 36 - 34 ) 108 - 96 on Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Nets 38 - 18 in the first quarter . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 31 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , to go along with 12 rebounds , 11 assists and three steals . Paul George had 25 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , nine rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocked shots , in 36 minutes . Jerami Grant contributed 15 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and seven rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . Steven Adams chipped in 13 points ( 6 - 12 FG ) and seven rebounds , in 30 minutes . The Thunder had seven players score in double figures . Spencer Dinwiddie led the way in scoring with 25 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 10 FT ) , along with five rebounds , two assists and one blocked shot , in 27 minutes . D'Angelo Russell had 14 points ( 6 - 18 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt ) , seven assists , four rebounds and three steals , in 33 minutes . Joe Harris contributed 13 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds , two assists and one blocked shot , in 30 minutes . Continicing for the rest of the season , the rest of the team struggled to get off the bench . Next the Thunder will host the Pacers on Thursday . The Thunder will play in Indiana on Thursday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 47 - 21 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 28 ) 110 - 88 on Saturday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Warriors came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 40 - 27 in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 33 points ( 10 - 23 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , along with seven rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 33 minutes . Klay Thompson chipped in 23 points ( 9 - 21 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds , four assists , three steals and one blocked shot , in 34 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins tallied 12 points ( 5 - 11 FG ) , eight rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks , in 27 minutes . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field as a team . Paul George had 29 points ( 9 - 25 FG , 4 - 12 3Pt , 7 - 11 FT ) and 13 rebounds , in 37 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 15 points and three assists , in 28 minutes off the bench . Russell Westbrook struggled shooting , going 2 - for - 16 from the field and 0 - for - 7 from the three - point line to finish with seven points , eight rebounds and nine assists , in 31 minutes . The Thunder will host the Heat on Monday . The Thunder will host the Heat on Monday .", "The Miami Heat ( 34 - 36 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 29 ) 116 - 107 on Monday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 27 - 25 in the first quarter . The Heat were led by Goran Dragic , who had 26 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 6 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 assists and five rebounds in 29 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 27 points and 11 assists . Dwyane Wade also had a strong showing , scoring 25 points ( 10 - 17 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with five assists and four rebounds . Kelly Olynyk was effective off the bench with 18 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Heat shot an impressive 53 percent from the field and 53 percent from long range . Paul George had a game - high 31 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 4 - 11 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , along with nine rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocked shots , in 38 minutes . Jerami Grant chipped in 27 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , 10 rebounds and three blocked shots , in 40 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 20 points , six assists and three rebounds , in 36 minutes . The Thunder will host the Raptors on Wednesday . The Thunder will host the Raptors on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 51 - 21 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 30 ) 123 - 114 on Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Raptors got off to a hot start in this game , out - scoring the Raptors 39 - 31 in the first quarter . Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 33 points ( 14 - 21 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with 13 rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block . Fred VanVleet continued his strong offensive play , with 23 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , six assists and two steals , in 40 minutes . Kawhi Leonard put up a double - double with 22 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds , six assists and two steals , in 42 minutes . Danny Green chipped in with 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) , five rebounds , six assists and two steals , in 35 minutes . The Raptors shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 42 points ( 16 - 29 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , along with 11 rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 43 minutes . Paul George tallied 19 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt , 4 - 7 FT ) , five rebounds , six assists and one steal , in 34 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 12 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists , in 38 minutes . Next the Thunder will head to Toronto to face the Raptors on Friday . The Raptors will host the Thunder on Friday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 44 - 31 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 45 - 30 ) 107 - 99 on Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 29 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Thunder was the free - throw shooting , as they went just 6 - for - 29 , while the Pacers went just 6 - for - 20 . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 44 boards to the Pacers 45 . The Thunder also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Pacers to just 42 percent . Paul George led the team in scoring , as he went 12 - for - 25 from the field and 4 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 31 points , while also adding four rebounds and a steal . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Steven Adams had a strong showing of his own , scoring 25 points ( 11 - 14 FG , 3 - 6 FT ) and grabbing 12 rebounds . It was his second impressive performance in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Jerami Grant chipped in with 19 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt ) , seven rebounds and three blocked shots . Russell Westbrook added another triple - double , finishing with 17 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 11 rebounds and 12 assists . Bojan Bogdanovic led all scorers with 28 points ( 11 - 20 FG , 6 - 9 3Pt ) , to go along with four assists . Domantas Sabonis recorded a double - double with 18 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes . Myles Turner posted a double - double with 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , 14 rebounds and four blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Thaddeus Young chipped in with 11 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and five rebounds . The Thunder 's next game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Friday , while the Pacers will travel to Boston to play the Celtics on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 51 - 24 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 44 - 32 ) 115 - 105 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Nuggets jumping out to a 33 - 29 lead after one quarter . The Nuggets came out strong in the third quarter , where they out - scored the Nuggets 30 - 23 to close out the game and secure the victory in front of their home crowd . Jamal Murray scored a game - high 27 points in 34 minutes off the bench . Nikola Jokic followed up with 23 points and 16 rebounds . Paul Millsap finished with 14 points and five rebounds in 26 minutes . The Nuggets will host the Washington Wizards on Sunday . Oklahoma City has now lost four of their last five games . Russell Westbrook led the team in scoring with 27 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . Paul George finished with 25 points , nine rebounds and four assists . Steven Adams had a solid game off the bench , putting up 16 points and five rebounds in 34 minutes . The Thunder will host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 30 - 46 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 44 - 33 ) 106 - 103 on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Mavericks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 31 - 24 in the first quarter . Trey Burke led the team in scoring with 25 points ( 10 - 18 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) , to go along with eight assists and two rebounds . Continuing to start the season , it was a new season - high for him , as he was just 1 - for - 11 from the field . The Mavs shot 16 - for - 29 from deep , while the Mavericks shot 16 - for - 29 . Dirk Nowitzki was held to just seven points ( 2 - 10 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and grabbed 13 rebounds in 26 minutes . The Mavericks will look to extend their win streak on Monday when they host the 76ers . The Thunder had to play this game without Kevin Durant , who sat out the game for rest . Paul George led the team in scoring with 27 points ( 8 - 20 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , along with 11 rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block , in 38 minutes . Steven Adams had a double - double with 20 points and 15 rebounds , along with two assists and two blocked shots , in 38 minutes . Jerami Grant chipped in 14 points and three rebounds , in 32 minutes off the bench . The Thunder will host the Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 45 - 33 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 35 - 43 ) 119 - 103 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Lakers 34 - 28 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Thunder shot 53 percent from the field , while the Lakers shot 49 percent . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Lakers 39 . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Lakers 39 . The Lakers were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 16 - for - 22 , while the Lakers went just 7 - for - 21 . The Lakers have been one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA this season and they showed why they can be out . Russell Westbrook had a triple - double , finishing with 20 points ( 8 - 23 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , 20 rebounds and three steals . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Paul George had a strong showing as well . He went 8 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while also adding six rebounds , five assists , five steals and one block . Coming off the bench , Dennis Schroder chipped in with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . Coming off the bench . Despite the loss , the Lakers had a strong showing from their bench . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the way , going 9 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 23 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Alex us, who finished with 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) and seven assists . The only other Laker to reach double figures in points was Rajon Rondo , who had seven points ( 3 - 11 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , 10 rebounds and nine assists . The only other Laker to reach double - digit points was Morwer , with Moref rookie MorCourt . The Thunder 's next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Friday , while the Lakers will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 46 - 33 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 39 - 40 ) 123 - 110 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Thunder jumping out to a 30 - 30 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Pistons 35 - 14 in the final period . Paul George led the way with a game - high 30 points in 37 minutes . Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 15 assists . Steven Adams recorded a double - double of 14 points and 14 rebounds in 23 minutes . The Thunder shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . The Pistons were led by Blake Griffin , who scored 45 points on 11 - of - 20 from the field . Ish Smith added 12 points off the bench . Andre Drummond struggled from the field , shooting just 2 - of - 3 . Next up , the Pistons host the Hornets on Sunday . The Thunder will travel to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves on Sunday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 48 - 33 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 53 - 29 ) 112 - 111 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Rockets 32 - 32 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Thunder also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 boards to the Rockets 42 . Houston also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 42 . The Rockets came into this game as huge underdogs and they simply did n't have enough to win . Russell Westbrook did all he could though , as he tallied 29 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . Chris Paul also played well , as he tallied 24 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . On deck for the Rockets is a matchup with the Rockets on Tuesday . The Thunder will look to keep their playoff hopes alive on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks . The Rockets came into this game in the second - worst record in the league , but they did n't disappoint . James Harden led the team with 39 points , while also snatching down 10 rebounds . Paul George was n't far behind , as he accumulated 27 points , nine rebounds , three assists and four steals . Steven Adams was the only other player in double - figures , totaling eight points and 13 rebounds . On deck for the Thunder is a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 131 - 123 , at Target Center on Friday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he tallied 33 points , seven rebounds , three assists , four steals and two blocks . Andrew Wiggins finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , three rebounds , two assists and three steals . Karl-Anthony Towns was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 12 points , nine rebounds and four blocks . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday . The Timberwolves ( 1 - 1 ) are one of the hottest teams in the league this season , but this win may be a drastic understatement . Kevin Love was the star , as he led the team with 25 points , 19 rebounds and seven assists . Ccording 22 points , three rebounds and eight assists of his own . Tristan Thompson recorded a double - double , amassing 14 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 2 - 2 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 2 - 2 ) 101 - 91 on Monday night . In a game between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled . In fact , the Timberwolves shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Pacers to just 37 percent on their end . Jimmy Butler led the way , scoring 20 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 8 - 8 FT ) to go with three assists and two blocked shots . Karl-Anthony Towns put up a double - double with 17 points and 15 rebounds , along with two blocked shots in 32 minutes . Taj Gibson also chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds , in 32 minutes . Jeff Teague chipped in six points and 10 assists , in 30 minutes . The Timberwolves had six players score in double figures , but no one scored more than 20 points . Victor Oladipo led the way with 20 points ( 8 - 23 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 4 FT ) , along with seven rebounds and three assists , in 33 minutes . Myles Turner chipped in 16 points and three rebounds , in 26 minutes off the bench . Thaddeus Young was the only other player to score in double figures , as he chipped in nine points and six rebounds , in 33 minutes . Next the Pacers will visit San Antonio on Wednesday . The Pacers will visit San Antonio on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 125 - 95 , at Target Center on Friday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Milwaukee was the rebounding , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 62 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in scoring , as he dropped 16 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting . Derrick Rose was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 14 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . The Wolves will look to bounce back on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers . The Timberwolves ( 2 - 4 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 15 points , 12 rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Khris Middleton led the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting . John Henson had a nice game off the bench , as he provided nine points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 124 - 120 , at Target Center on Monday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Lakers 48 . Los Angeles came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Lakers 48 . Los Angeles came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . LeBron James was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , 10 rebounds , eight assists , two steals and two blocks . Brandon Ingram was second on the team , providing 24 points , five rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Kyle Korver finished with 19 points , six rebounds and three assists . Rajon Rondo accumulated 13 points , six rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Lakers is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday . The Timberwolves ( 3 - 4 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he accumulated 32 points , six rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Karl-Anthony Towns was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 25 points , 16 rebounds , six assists and four blocks . Derrick Rose accrued 11 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Minnesota 's next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Utah Jazz for their next game .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 128 - 125 at Target Center on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Timberwolves was their rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Jazz 41 . Utah also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Jazz 41 . Utah came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Derrick Rose was the player of the game , as he tallied 50 points , four rebounds and six assists . Karl-Anthony Towns finished second on the team , totaling 28 points , 16 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Andrew Wiggins collected 19 points , six rebounds and two steals . Taj Gibson provided 10 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday . The Timberwolves ( 4 - 4 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by a fantastic performance from DonJ Lillard , who totaled 26 points and five assists . Rudy Gobert finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , 13 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Jae Crowder accrued 18 points and seven rebounds . Derrick Favors came off the bench to provide 14 points and nine rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Friday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 120 - 113 , at Target Center on Monday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Nets 42 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Nets 42 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . D'Angelo Russell led the team in scoring , as he dropped 31 points and six assists . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was second on the team , with 14 points , six rebounds , five assists and three steals . Ed Davis was a nice spark off the bench , providing seven points and 14 rebounds . Brooklyn 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Miami Heat . The Timberwolves ( 5 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in scoring , as he totaled 25 points and 21 rebounds on 9 - of - 11 shooting . Jeff Teague recorded a double - double , totaling 24 points and 11 assists . Derrick Rose was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 23 points and six assists . Taj Gibson had 17 points and nine rebounds of his own . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 107 - 100 , at Target Center on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Pelicans by 20 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , 16 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Andrew Wiggins finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , six rebounds , four assists and three steals . Jeff Teague totaled 14 points and 14 assists . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday . The Timberwolves ( 6 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Anthony Davis was the player of the game , as he accumulated 29 points , 11 rebounds , two assists , two steals and four blocks . E'Twaun Moore led the team in scoring , as he dropped 31 points . Jrue Holiday collected 14 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to provide 16 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 112 - 96 , at Target Center on Friday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Blazers 48 . Portland was the difference in this game , as they went 12 - for - 29 from the free - throw line , while Portland went just 8 - for - 22 . Portland ( 10 - 5 ) continues to struggle on the road this season , but they simply did n't have enough in the arsenal to win this game . Andrew Wiggins was the player of the game , as he collected 23 points , five rebounds and four assists . Derrick Rose was second on the team , providing 17 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Karl-Anthony Towns was a nice spark off the bench , accumulating 14 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday . The Timberwolves ( 7 - 9 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 11 rebounds . McCollum led the team with 18 points off the bench . Al-Farouq Aminu came off the bench to provide five points and eight rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday .", "The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 100 - 87 , at Target Center on Sunday . These are two teams going in opposite directions and this result shows just that . Memphis really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored Minnesota 30 to 19 in the fourth quarter . The key for Memphis was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Timberwolves 49 . The Grizzlies were also fantastic from the field , as they went 12 - for - 29 , while Minnesota went 13 - of - 29 . Memphis also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 43 - 43 . Marc Gasol was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , 13 rebounds , three assists , two steals and three blocks . Mike Conley finished second on the team , totaling 18 points and eight assists . The only other starter in double figures was Jar.J , who totaled 13 points , two rebounds and three blocks . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday . The Timberwolves ( 7 - 10 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Derrick Rose was the player of the game , as he accumulated 18 points , three rebounds and three assists . Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a 15 - point , 20 - rebound double - double . Andrew Wiggins finished with 14 points , two rebounds and four assists . Minnesota 's next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Denver Nuggets .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 11 - 7 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 7 - 11 ) 103 - 101 on Wednesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Nuggets came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Timberwolves 23 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . Paul Millsap led all scorers with 25 points ( 11 - 13 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds and five steals . Nikola Jokic had a double - double , posting seven points ( 3 - 13 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt ) , 12 rebounds and 10 assists , in 36 minutes . Jamal Murray scored 18 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt ) in 38 minutes off the bench . Gary Harris ( knee ) contributed 17 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . Malik Beasley had 11 points ( 4 - 5 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt ) , two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets will host the Magic on Friday . The Timberwolves travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets on Friday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Chicago Bulls , 111 - 96 , at Target Center on Saturday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 59 boards to the Bulls 40 . The Timberwolves were the difference in the game , as they went 7 - of - 21 from three - point range , while the Bulls went just 10 - of - 23 . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 59 boards to the Bulls 40 . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game , as he tallied 35 points , 23 rebounds and six assists . Derrick Rose also played well , accumulating 22 points , two rebounds and four assists . Dario Saric amassed 19 points and 14 rebounds . Jeff Teague accrued 18 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday . The Timberwolves ( 9 - 11 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Zach LaVine was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 28 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Jabari Parker was n't far behind , tallying 27 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Justin Holiday accrued 14 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 128 - 89 at Target Center on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 33 boards to the Spurs 46 . The Timberwolves also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Spurs to just 42 percent on their end . Robert Covington led the team in scoring , tallying 21 points and nine rebounds . Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . Derrick Rose was second on the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting . Taj Gibson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 13 points and eight rebounds . On deck for San Antonio is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday . The Timberwolves ( 11 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Jakob Middleton led the team in scoring , dropping 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 10 points , nine rebounds and two assists . Minnesota 's next game will be on Saturday against the Boston Celtics .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 118 - 109 , at Target Center on Saturday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they were able to prevail with a big road win . In fact , the Celtics outscored the Timberwolves , 34 - 22 , in the fourth quarter to pull away . The key for the Celtics was their rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to Minnesota 's 39 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game , with the Celtics recording 30 assists to 14 turnovers , while Minnesota committed 16 turnovers to 19 assists . Gordon Hayward was the player of the game , as he tallied 30 points , nine rebounds and eight assists . Kyrie Irving was n't far behind , providing 21 points , three rebounds and nine assists . No other starter scored in double figures , as Jaots came from a bench . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday . The Timberwolves ( 11 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Derrick Rose led the team in scoring , dropping 26 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting . Karl-Anthony Towns was n't far behind , as he accumulated 20 points and nine rebounds . Robert Covington recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets , 103 - 91 , at Target Center on Monday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Rockets to just nine points in the first half and 64 points in the first half . Houston was able to shoot 46 percent from the field , while holding Houston to just nine percent on their end . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Rockets 34 . Houston came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Isaiah Thomas was the only starter to play well , as he accrued zero points and five rebounds . Clint Capela was second on the team , totaling 24 points , eight rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Eric Gordon was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 10 points on 4 - of - 13 shooting . On deck for the Rockets is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Thursday . The Timberwolves ( 12 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 24 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , three steals and one block . Andrew Wiggins finished second on the team , totaling 16 points , four rebounds and three blocks . Taj Gibson recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 11 rebounds . Jeff Teague accrued 14 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Minnesota 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 121 - 104 , at Target Center on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Hornets 40 . The benches were a huge difference as well , with Minnesota winning that battle , 50 - 40 . Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game , as he tallied 35 points , 12 rebounds , three assists and six blocks . Andrew Wiggins finished second on the team , totaling 26 points , six rebounds and five assists . Jeff Teague was a nice spark off the bench , providing three points , two rebounds , 18 assists and two blocks . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday . The Timberwolves ( 13 - 12 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to play well . Nicolas Batum led the team in scoring , tallying 18 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Jeremy Lamb was second on the team , providing 18 points and 11 rebounds . Kemba Walker accumulated 15 points , two rebounds and five assists . Charlotte is off until Friday , when they host the Denver Nuggets for their next game .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings , 132 - 105 , at Target Center on Monday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Minnesota was the rebounding , as they snatched down 58 boards to the Kings 38 . The free - throw shooting was decisive as well , as the Timberwolves went 26 - for - 29 from the charity stripe , while Sacramento went 15 - for - 19 . This was a wire - to - wire win for the Timberwolves , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Buddy Hield led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 21 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting . Yogi Ferrell was second on the team , with 16 points , three rebounds and three assists . The Kings will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder . The Timberwolves ( 14 - 16 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Andrew Wiggins was the player of the game , as he collected 17 points , five rebounds and two assists . Derrick Rose also played well , as he amassed 13 points and 11 assists . Gorgui Dieng got a rare start and totaled 15 points and eight rebounds . Minnesota 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons .", "The Detroit Pistons defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 129 - 123 , at Target Center on Wednesday . The Pistons came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Pistons , as they held the Timberwolves to just 38 points in the fourth quarter . Blake Griffin led the team in scoring , tallying 34 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Reggie Bullock was second on the team , totaling 33 points , three rebounds and one steal . Andre Drummond recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points and 16 rebounds . On deck for Detroit is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Timberwolves ( 14 - 17 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to get it done . Derrick Rose was the player of the game though , as he accumulated 33 points , three rebounds and seven assists . Robert Covington was second on the team , providing 22 points , six rebounds and two assists . Andrew Wiggins collected 16 points , six rebounds and three steals . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday .", "The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 123 - 120 , at Target Center on Friday . The Hawks ( 10 - 24 ) came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Hawks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Atlanta was the rebounding , as they snatched down 58 boards to the Hawks 44 . Atlanta came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big road win . In fact , they outscored the Timberwolves by 17 points in the fourth quarter to pull away . Karl-Anthony Towns carried the load , as he tallied 31 points , 19 rebounds , five assists and three blocks in the loss . Robert Covington finished second on the team , totaling 28 points , seven rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Derrick Rose finished with 25 points , three rebounds , nine assists and two steals . Andrew Wiggins collected 16 points , six rebounds and two assists . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Timberwolves ( 16 - 19 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to get it done . Kent Bazemore led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points , five rebounds , four assists and two steals . John Wall totaled 21 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Dewayne Dedmon totaled 19 points and 13 rebounds en route to a double - double . Alex Pooio contributed 12 points , five rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 18 - 21 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 17 - 21 ) 120 - 103 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 31 - 31 lead after one quarter . However , the Timberwolves came out strong in the third quarter , out - scoring the Magic 40 - 17 , but the Timberwolves were able to hold off the Magic in the second half , where they out - scored the Magic 40 - 17 the rest of the way . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a game - high 29 points and 15 rebounds in 31 minutes . Jeff Teague followed up with 23 points and 10 assists . Andrew Wiggins finished with 16 points and four assists . The Timberwolves will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday . Orlando has lost five straight games . They were without point guard Eric Bledsoe , who was held out for a second straight game . Nikola Vucevic led the team in scoring , putting up 22 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes . Evan Fournier finished with 21 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . The Magic will go on the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 19 - 21 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 21 - 19 ) 108 - 86 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 35 - 19 lead after one quarter . However , the Timberwolves came out strong in the third quarter , outscoring the Lakers 35 - 18 in the final period to secure the victory . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a game - high 28 points and 18 rebounds in 36 minutes . The Wolves have won two straight and five of their last seven games . Los Angeles has dropped two straight and five of their last six games . They were without point guard Eric Bledsoe , who is expected to miss at least another few weeks . It 's been a rough stretch between these two teams , but it was n't enough to overcome . Los Angeles will go on the road to face the Dallas Mavericks on Monday . Minnesota will continue their road trip in Oklahoma City on Tuesday against the Thunder .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 20 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 20 - 22 ) 119 - 115 on Friday . Dallas has won four of their last five games as they continue to struggle . Dallas has now won three in a row and five of their last six , as they continue to struggle . They were led by Lebron čić , who had 29 points , 12 assists and eight rebounds in 34 minutes . Harrison Barnes also played well , scoring 23 points on 7 - of - 19 shooting . Dallas has a quick turnaround as they play host to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday . Minnesota had lost four of their last five games coming into this matchup , but they simply could n't keep up with the young Wolves . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 30 points , while also grabbing 11 rebounds . Derrick Rose also played well , as he scored 21 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting . The Timberwolves will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 21 - 22 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 20 - 23 ) 110 - 106 on Saturday . Minnesota has won two straight and five of their last six games . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a game - high 27 points and 27 rebounds . Minnesota has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season , but they did n't play their best basketball in this game . Anthony Davis finished with a game - high 30 points and 14 rebounds in 37 minutes . Jrue Holiday scored 25 points , to go along with seven assists and six rebounds . The Pelicans will look to bounce back on Monday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers . New Orleans has lost two of their last three games . Jahlil Okafor sat out a second straight game with an ankle injury . The Pelicans will continue their road trip in Los Angeles on Monday against the Clippers .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 27 - 20 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 21 - 24 ) 116 - 113 on Friday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held the Timberwolves to just 38 points in the fourth quarter . The Spurs shot 51 percent from the field , while holding Minnesota to just 42 percent from the field . The Spurs also shot 49 percent from the field , while holding the Timberwolves to just 42 percent on their end . LaMarcus Aldridge led the team with 25 points , nine rebounds and four assists . Rudy Gay was second on the team , as he tallied 22 points , four rebounds and five assists . Taj Gibson recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . The Timberwolves have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Derrick Rose was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , three rebounds and six assists . Minnesota will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Phoenix Suns for their next game .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 22 - 24 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 11 - 37 ) 116 - 114 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 29 - 29 lead after one quarter . Derrick Rose scored a game - high 31 points in 37 minutes . Karl-Anthony Towns put up a double - double of 30 points and 12 rebounds in 40 minutes . The Wolves have won four of their last five games . Phoenix has lost five of their last six games . T.J. Warren scored a team - high 21 points off the bench . Devin Booker scored a game - high 18 points off the bench . The Suns will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 29 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 24 - 26 ) 125 - 111 on Sunday at Target Center in Minneapolis . The Jazz got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 25 - 22 in the first quarter . The Jazz were led by a strong performance from rookie point guard DonJ 29 points , five assists and four rebounds in 36 minutes . Ricky Rubio followed up with 18 points , eight assists , four rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes . Rudy Gobert chipped in 17 points , four rebounds , four assists , three blocks and two steals , in 32 minutes . The Jazz will head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Wednesday . The Timberwolves came into this game in the midst of a four - game losing streak , but could n't hold a single lead in the West . Andrew Wiggins led the team in scoring with 35 points on 13 - of - 23 shooting . Karl-Anthony Towns followed up with 22 points , seven assists , six rebounds and three blocks , in 36 minutes . Jerryd Bayless came up big off the bench with 19 points and six assists , in 36 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves will host the Grizzlies on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 26 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 20 - 32 ) 99 - 97 on Wednesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Timberwolves got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 24 - 16 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 47 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Grizzlies went just 37 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from beyond the arc . The Timberwolves were also able to force the Grizzlies into 19 turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Jerryd Bayless led the team , going 8 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 19 points , while also adding seven rebounds and 12 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 36 points and 25 assists . Karl-Anthony Towns also played a factor in the win , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his first double - double of the season . Andrew Wiggins really struggled with his shot , going 4 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 12 points , while also adding five rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Gorgui Dieng added 10 points ( 3 - 5 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds and four assists . The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley , who went 11 - for - 20 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding five rebounds and eight assists as well . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , averaging 21 points , 9 assists and five rebounds over that span . Marc Gasol added 19 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists as well . The Grizzlies just did n't get much help from their bench . Kyle Anderson had 14 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) and seven rebounds as well . The Timberwolves ' next game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday , while the Grizzlies will travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets on Friday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 37 - 15 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 27 ) 107 - 106 on Saturday . Denver is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with the Nuggets . Nikola Jokic recorded his second triple - double of the season with 13 points , 16 rebounds and 10 assists . Malik Beasley led the team with 22 points off the bench . Denver will go on the road to face the Detroit Pistons on Monday . Minnesota has lost four of their last five games . Karl-Anthony Towns scored a game - high 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes . Jerryd Bayless recorded a double - double of his own , putting up 15 points and 10 assists in 34 minutes . The Timberwolves will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 26 - 30 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 31 - 27 ) 130 - 120 on Monday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Timberwolves got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Clippers 29 - 26 in the first quarter . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a game - high 24 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes . Derrick Rose had a big night with 22 points and six assists . Jeff Teague posted a double - double , putting up 19 points and 10 assists in 34 minutes . As a team , Minnesota shot 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Six players scored in double digits for the Clippers , including C.J . Lou Williams led the team in scoring with 45 points on 13 - of - 25 shooting . Montrezl Harrell followed up with 18 points , 12 rebounds and six assists , in 34 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double digits for the Clippers was Landry , with 15 . The Timberwolves will host the Rockets on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 27 - 30 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 33 - 24 ) 121 - 111 on Wednesday at Target Center in Minneapolis . The Timberwolves got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Rockets 28 - 29 in the first quarter . The Timberwolves were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Rockets went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc . The Timberwolves also forced the Rockets into nine turnovers , while committing only 10 of their own . Jeff Teague led the way , going 11 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding 12 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 10 assists . Karl-Anthony Towns also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 25 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Coming off the bench , Josh ie chipped in with 16 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and four assists . James Harden led the way , going 15 - for - 34 from the field and 8 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 42 points , while also adding five rebounds and six assists as well . He 's had a very strong stretch of three games , averaging 21 points , 9 rebounds and six assists . Chris Paul added 16 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and eight assists as well . Kenneth Faried had a double - double of his own with 12 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds . The Timberwolves ' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Friday , while the Rockets will travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Thursday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 29 - 31 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 31 - 29 ) 112 - 105 on Monday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Timberwolves got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 44 - 30 in the first quarter . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 34 points ( 13 - 18 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , 21 rebounds and five assists , in 30 minutes . Derrick Rose had 20 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds and one assist , in 24 minutes . Tyus Jones chipped in with 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and eight assists , in 31 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves recorded 23 assists on 42 made field goals . The Kings had six players score in double digits . Marvin Williams scored 25 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) to go with 11 rebounds , two assists , one steal and two blocks in 38 minutes . Dexing a double - double of his own with 23 points ( 8 - 24 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , five assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 32 minutes . Buddy Hield finished with 18 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , eight rebounds and three steals , in 28 minutes . Next the Kings will host the Bucks on Wednesday . The Timberwolves will play in Atlanta on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 30 - 34 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 39 - 25 ) 131 - 120 on Tuesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Timberwolves came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Timberwolves 30 - 24 in the first quarter . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way , scoring 41 points ( 15 - 27 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) and grabbing 14 rebounds in 30 minutes . Derrick Rose had 19 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists , in 19 minutes . Jeff Teague posted a double - double with 16 points and 12 assists , along with five rebounds , one steal and one blocked shot , in 32 minutes . Dario Saric chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves will look to extend their winning streak to three games . Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 38 points ( 15 - 28 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 7 FT ) , along with 13 rebounds and six assists , in 38 minutes . Paul George tallied 25 points ( 8 - 25 FG , 4 - 14 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , five rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 38 minutes . Steven Adams recorded a double - double with 13 points and 11 rebounds , in 36 minutes . Dennis Schroder had 14 points and five assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . Next the Thunder will host the Trail Blazers on Thursday . The Thunder will play in Portland on Thursday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 31 - 35 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 27 - 39 ) 135 - 130 on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Timberwolves came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Wizards 39 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for the Timberwolves was their rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 50 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 50 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 50 . This marks the second - straight loss for the Timberwolves , as they continue to falter . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 40 points and 15 rebounds . Derrick Rose also played well , as he tallied 29 points , three rebounds and three assists . Taj Gibson recorded a double - double , accumulating 15 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a matchup with the New York Knicks on Sunday . The Timberwolves have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal was the star of the game though , as he amassed 36 points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Trevor Ariza tallied 27 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for the Timberwolves is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 32 - 35 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 13 - 54 ) 103 - 92 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 23 - 22 lead after one quarter . Taj Gibson came off the bench and put up a game - high 25 points in 30 minutes . Jeff Teague posted a double - double of 20 points and 10 assists . As a team , the Timberwolves shot 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . New York has lost two of their last three games as they continue to struggle . They were once again led by their high - octane point guard , with 26 points , six rebounds , six assists and two steals . The only other starter in double figures for the Knicks was Alable to score 15 points . The Knicks will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they take on the Pacers in Indiana .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 48 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 32 - 39 ) 117 - 107 on Tuesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 30 - 20 in the first quarter . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves finished at just 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Warriors 52 - 46 , even furthering their advantage . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 36 points ( 12 - 21 FG , 8 - 14 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with five assists and two steals . Klay Thompson was a big factor in the win . He went 11 - for - 21 from the field and 4 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score 28 points , while also adding four assists . Kevin Durant did n't have his best night shooting the ball , but still finished with 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) and nine assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Draymond Green , who had five points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Coming off the bench , Jonas Jerebko finished with 18 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) in 18 minutes . The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns , who went 10 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 21 rebounds and four assists as well . Andrew Wiggins was n't too far behind , scoring 20 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds and six assists . Coming off the bench , Josh Korver had 19 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 4 - 6 FT ) and four rebounds . The Timberwolves ' next game will be on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday , while the Timberwolves will travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets on Thursday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 45 - 30 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 33 - 41 ) 122 - 111 on Tuesday at Target Center in Minneapolis . The Clippers came out on fire in this one , out - scoring the Clippers 42 - 23 in the first quarter . Danilo Gallinari led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes . Lou Williams added 20 points and seven assists off the bench . Montrezl Harrell came off the bench to score 18 points in 26 minutes off the bench . Shaw his first - round pick in NBA history , Shashing a double - double of his own with 10 points and four rebounds in 30 minutes . As a team , the Timberwolves shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Minnesota , meanwhile , has now lost five straight . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 24 points , 13 rebounds and three assists . Andrew Wiggins scored 22 points on 9 - of - 21 shooting . Dario Saric had 18 points of his own off the bench . The Timberwolves will host the Golden State Warriors on Friday . The Timberwolves host the Warriors on Friday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 34 - 41 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 51 - 24 ) 131 - 130 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 32 - 32 lead after the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Warriors 32 - 18 in the final period . However , the Timberwolves came out strong in the third quarter , out - scoring the Warriors 32 - 18 to finish the game . Andrew Wiggins led the way with 24 points and nine rebounds . Josh Smith followed up with 21 points , five rebounds , four steals and one assist . Karl-Anthony Towns put up a nice double - double with 15 points , 13 rebounds and seven assists , in 30 minutes . Jerryd Bayless chipped in 17 points and six assists , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Timberwolves will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday . Golden State has dropped four straight games . Stephen Curry led the team with 37 points on 13 - of - 19 shooting from the field . Kevin Durant finished with 23 points , 12 rebounds and seven assists . Klay Thompson finished with 20 points and five assists . The Warriors will host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 49 - 27 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 34 - 42 ) 118 - 109 on Saturday . The Sixers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . The key for Philadelphia was the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to Minnesota 's 36 . Tobias Harris led the team with 25 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Ben Simmons was second on the team , with 20 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the 76ers is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday . The Timberwolves have lost two of their last three games , as they have now lost four of their last six . Jimmy Butler was the player of the game , as he accumulated 12 points , 13 rebounds and five assists . Andrew Wiggins led the team with 24 points , while also grabbing six rebounds and five assists . Karl-Anthony Towns also played well , as he tallied 21 points and seven rebounds . On deck for the Timberwolves is a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 49 - 28 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 34 - 43 ) 132 - 122 on Monday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 38 - 23 in the first quarter . The Trail Blazers were able to shoot 53 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves finished at 49 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were able to force the Timberwolves into nine turnovers , while committing only nine of their own . Rodney Hood led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , while also adding four rebounds and two steals . Damian Lillard did n't have his best shooting performance of the year , as he went 6 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 15 points , while also adding 12 assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 35 points and 25 assists over his last two games . The only other Blazer to reach double figures in points was Seth Curry , who came off the bench for 19 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) in 21 minutes . Coming off the bench , Evan Turner added 13 points ( 5 - 5 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and 10 assists , notching his second triple - double of the season . The Timberwolves were led by Andrew Wiggins , who went 7 - for - 18 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points , to go along with seven rebounds and four assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of games , averaging 21 points and five assists over his last three games . Gorgui Dieng had 18 points ( 7 - 8 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and four rebounds . Karl-Anthony Towns notched a double - double with 17 points ( 6 - 21 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Dario Saric was the only other starter in double figures with 13 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) in 28 minutes . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday , while the Timberwolves will travel to Dallas to play the Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 36 - 43 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 38 - 41 ) 111 - 109 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 36 - 35 lead after one quarter . However , the Timberwolves came out of the locker room with a 36 - 25 first - quarter lead and never looked back . Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double of 13 points and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes . The Timberwolves have now won four in a row and five of their last seven . Miami , meanwhile , has been eliminated from playoff contention . Dwyane Wade led the team with 24 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting . Dion Waiters added 22 points off the bench . Goran Dragic had 15 points , seven rebounds , nine assists and four steals , in 38 minutes . The Timberwolves will look to keep their playoff hopes alive on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder . The Timberwolves will host the Thunder on Sunday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 47 - 33 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 36 - 44 ) 132 - 126 on Sunday at Target Center in Minneapolis . The Thunder got out to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 38 - 31 right away in the first quarter . Russell Westbrook put on a show with 27 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 7 FT ) , 10 rebounds and 15 assists , in 38 minutes . Paul George had 27 points ( 8 - 22 FG , 4 - 13 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , seven rebounds , six assists and three steals , in 37 minutes . Dennis Schroder chipped in 21 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , two rebounds , one assist and one steal , in 32 minutes . Coming off the bench , rookie Terated rout of the game - winning three - pointer with four seconds left in the game . The Thunder will have a couple days off before they host the Rockets on Tuesday . The Timberwolves had seven players score in double figures . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 35 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 13 - 14 FT ) , along with seven rebounds , two assists , two steals and one blocked shot , in 34 minutes . Andrew Wiggins finished with 24 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , five rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . Tyus Jones recorded a double - double , with 10 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 13 assists and five rebounds , in 35 minutes off the bench . Next , the Timberwolves will host the Raptors on Tuesday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 58 - 24 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 36 - 45 ) 120 - 100 on Tuesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis . The Raptors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Timberwolves 43 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Raptors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Timberwolves went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Raptors also forced the Timberwolves into 12 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring . He went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 20 points , while also adding six rebounds in just 23 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Leonard , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Chris er was able to notch a double - double , as he recorded 15 points ( 7 - 10 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt ) , 13 rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Fred VanVleet had 16 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four assists and three steals . Coming off the bench , Pascal Siakam chipped in with 10 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and four rebounds . Despite the loss , the Timberwolves really struggled to find their groove . Gorgui Dieng led the team in scoring with 16 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds and five assists . It was a season - high for Minnesota , as he 's only averaging 10 points per game on the season . Andrew Wiggins was the only other starter in double figures , as he went 7 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 16 points , while also adding three rebounds and two blocked shots . Coming off the bench , Tyus Jones added 11 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) and 10 assists as well . The Raptors ' next game will be on the road against the Denver <NEXT-IS-HOME> on Wednesday , while the Timberwolves will travel to Denver to play the Nuggets on Wednesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 128 - 119 , at Moda Center on Thursday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Lakers by 24 points in that 24 - minute stretch , while the Lakers were able to hold the Lakers to just 28 points in the second half . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Portland winning that battle , 54 - 46 . The bench was the only thing keeping them around , as they failed to score in the fourth quarter . LeBron James led the team with 26 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . Josh Smith was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points , four rebounds , three steals and two blocks . Brandon Ingram was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points and four rebounds . The Lakers next game will be on Saturday , when they host the Houston Rockets . The Trail Blazers ( 10 ) had to play this game without Damian Lillard and it clearly hampered them here . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum led the team in scoring , as he provided 21 points and five rebounds . Nik Stauskas was a huge spark off the bench , as he provided 24 points , two rebounds and two assists . Portland 's next game will be on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 121 - 108 , at Moda Center on Saturday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Spurs 40 . The Spurs were lights - out from three - point range , as they went 15 - for - 29 , while San Antonio went just 11 - for - 21 . San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than San Antonio . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points and nine assists . C.J . McCollum was n't far behind , as he totaled 24 points and two assists . Jusuf Nurkic provided 12 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday . Portland ( 2 - 0 ) had to play this game without Damian Lillard and it clearly hampered them . DeMar DeRozan was the star , as he led the team with 28 points , three rebounds and nine assists . Bryn Forbes led the starters in scoring , dropping 17 points of his own off the bench . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 12 points , eight rebounds and five assists . Portland 's next game will be on Monday against the Washington Wizards .", "The Washington Wizards ( 1 - 2 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 2 - 1 ) 125 - 124 on Monday at Moda Center in Portland . The Wizards got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Trail Blazers 32 - 32 in the first quarter . Markieff Morris scored a game - high 28 points in just 25 minutes . Jusuf Nurkic contributed a double - double of 22 points and 18 rebounds in 31 minutes . As a team , the Wizards shot a scorching 50 percent from the field as a unit . For the Trail Blazers , it was a rough night for the Blazers on Monday . Point guard Damian Lillard led the team with 29 points , while C.J . Al-Farouq Aminu had a double - double off the bench with 16 points and 15 rebounds .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 132 - 119 , at Moda Center on Thursday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the Pelicans to just 20 points in the fourth quarter and held the Pelicans to just 20 points in the second half . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Portland recording 26 assists to 12 turnovers , while the Pelicans committed 12 turnovers to just 23 assists . Portland shot an impressive 18 - of - 31 from the free - throw line , while New Orleans went just 8 - for - 32 . New Orleans ( 4 - 4 ) continues to struggle on the road this season , but they showed some serious fight here . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 26 points , seven rebounds and six assists . C.J . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 20 points and nine rebounds . Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . Evan Turner was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday . The Pelicans ( 4 - 4 ) had to play this game without Anthony Davis , but they did n't miss a beat . Julius Randle led the team in scoring , as he totaled 29 points , six rebounds and three assists . Nikola Mirotic was second on the team , with his 18 points and 13 rebounds . Jrue Holiday finished with 17 points and 10 assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers ( 4 - 5 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 6 - 3 ) 114 - 110 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the offenses really struggled . In fact , the Lakers shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Blazers 50 . This marks the fourth - straight loss for the Lakers , as they continue to struggle . LeBron James led all scorers , as he went 9 - for - 20 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding five rebounds and seven assists in 31 minutes . It was his second game in a row with a combined five points , five rebounds and five assists . Rajon Rondo also played well , as he recorded 17 points , 10 rebounds , six assists and three steals . JaVale McGee was a huge spark off the bench , as he scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds . Damian Lillard did all he could to keep the Blazers in the game though , as he tallied 30 points , four rebounds and four assists . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , as he totaled 14 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for Portland is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday . The Trail Blazers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday for their next game .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 7 - 3 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 4 - 6 ) 111 - 81 on Sunday . In a game between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Blazers were able to prevail with a win . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 15 boards to Minnesota 's 38 . Jusuf Nurkic led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench . Damian Lillard added 18 points , five rebounds and five assists . McCollum finished with 16 points , three rebounds and two steals . Meyers Leonard was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Timberwolves ( 4 - 6 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in scoring off the bench , as he tallied 23 points , five rebounds and three assists off the bench . Andrew Wiggins was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 17 points and three steals . Taj Gibson had a nice game off the bench , accumulating eight points , eight rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for the Timberwolves is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 118 - 103 at Moda Center on Tuesday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Bucks 42 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough offense to pull out a big win . The key for Portland was their rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Bucks 42 . Milwaukee came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , nine rebounds and six assists . Khris Middleton also played well , as he totaled 22 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Jusuf Nurkic flirted with a triple - double , as he provided 12 points , nine rebounds and six assists . Portland 's next game will be on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers . Portland ( 8 - 3 ) came into this game in the midst of a seven - game losing streak , but they showed some serious resiliency . McCollum was the star , as he led the team with 40 points , four rebounds , six assists and four steals . Brook Lopez was second on the team , with his 22 points and four rebounds . Evan Turner was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Portland is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 116 - 105 , at Moda Center on Thursday . The Clippers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The second quarter was when Portland made their mark , as they outscored the Clippers 32 to 24 . The Clippers were lights - out from the field , as they went 52 percent from the field , while holding the Clippers to just 42 percent from the field . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 41 . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , four rebounds and four assists . C.J . McCollum was n't far behind , totaling 23 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Jusuf Nurkic totaled 16 points , nine rebounds and three blocks . Al-Farouq Aminu came off the bench to provide 11 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday . Portland ( 9 - 3 ) had to play this game extremely shorthanded , but they simply could n't keep up with the Blazers here . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 20 points and five rebounds . Tobias Harris recorded a double - double , totaling 15 points and 11 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures , with Shatwo of them coming off the bench . On deck for Portland is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Boston Celtics , 100 - 94 , at Moda Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Trail Blazers outscored the Celtics 29 - 16 in the final 12 minutes . The Trail Blazers were led by Damian Lillard , who totaled 19 points , 12 assists and five rebounds in the win . Jusuf Nurkic also had a nice game , finishing with 18 points and 17 rebounds in 28 minutes . McCollum finished with 14 points , two rebounds and one assist . The Celtics next game will be on Wednesday , when they host the Chicago Bulls . The Celtics ( 7 - 6 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . They were led by 27 points and eight rebounds from JaJ um . Kyrie Irving also played well , accumulating 21 points , six assists and five steals . Al Horford finished with 10 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday .", "The Los Angeles Clippers ( 13 - 6 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 12 - 8 ) 104 - 100 on Sunday at Moda Center in Portland . The Clippers came out strong in the second half , out - scoring the Clippers 28 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back . It was a season - high point guard for the second straight game , as the team was led by Misially a big night from Mid . Tobias Harris led all scorers with 34 points and 11 rebounds . Danilo Gallinari was not far behind , scoring 17 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists . The only other player to score double digits in scoring was Shapoint , as the team shot a lowly 4 - of - 19 from the field . The Clippers have now won five straight and will look to continue their hot streak as they host the Suns on Wednesday . Portland ( 12 - 8 ) has now lost eight of their last seven games . Damian Lillard led all scorers with 30 points , to go along with six rebounds and four assists . McCollum finished with 18 points and nine rebounds . Meyers Leonard had a nice game off the bench with nine points and 16 rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . Portland will host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Orlando Magic , 115 - 112 , at Moda Center on Wednesday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . There were 10 ties and 10 lead changes in total , as neither team led by more than 12 points . The Magic actually shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from deep . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 47 - 37 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Magic 37 . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 41 points , eight rebounds and four assists . C.J . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 16 points , 13 rebounds and five assists . McCollum finished with 15 points , six rebounds and two assists . Nik Stauskas was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points and two assists . On deck for Orlando is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Friday . The Trail Blazers ( 13 - 8 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he totaled 20 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Evan Fournier finished second on the team , collecting 17 points , three rebounds and four assists . Jonathan c accrued 16 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Portland will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Denver Nuggets .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 15 - 7 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 13 - 9 ) 113 - 112 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Nuggets jumping out to a 38 - 38 lead after one quarter . However , the Trail Blazers came out strong in the third quarter , outscoring the Blazers by a margin of 32 - 23 to close the gap . Gary Harris scored a game - high 27 points in 36 minutes . Paul Millsap put up 22 points and 10 rebounds in 37 minutes . Coming off the bench , rookie forward Monens contributed 16 points and four rebounds in 30 minutes . The Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Portland ( 13 - 9 ) has now lost five of its last six games . McCollum led the team with 33 points . Jusuf Nurkic put up a double - double of 17 points and 11 rebounds . Damian Lillard finished with 15 points and eight assists . Al-Farouq Aminu scored 20 points to go along with seven rebounds . The Nuggets will visit the Toronto Raptors on Monday , while the Trail Blazers will visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 108 - 86 , at Moda Center on Thursday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a sizable favorite and they left no doubt with this result . In fact , there were 10 ties and 10 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 10 points . Both teams shot very well , as they both shot over 50 percent from the field . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Portland winning that battle , 56 - 41 . Portland also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 56 - 41 . The Suns ( 4 - 21 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 25 points , five rebounds and eight assists . C.J . Jake Layman was second on the team , providing 24 points and seven rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , providing nine points and 14 rebounds . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday . Portland ( 14 - 11 ) has now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Portland had to play this game without Damian Lillard and it clearly hurt them in this game . Troy Daniels led the team in scoring off the bench , as he dropped 15 points off the bench . Josh Jackson was the only other starter in double figures , as he accumulated 14 points , seven rebounds , three assists and three steals . The only other starter in double figures was Deg , as four of them came off the bench . On deck for the Suns is a home matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 113 - 105 , at Moda Center on Saturday . The Timberwolves came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes and held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for Portland , as they held the Timberwolves to 41 percent from the field and 29 percent from three - point range . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 40 . The Timberwolves also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 53 - 40 . The Timberwolves ( 13 - 13 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , eight rebounds and six assists . C.J . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 22 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , three steals and four blocks . McCollum finished with 19 points , five rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Al-Farouq Aminu provided 14 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . Portland will look to keep rolling on Tuesday in a road matchup against the Houston Rockets . The Trail Blazers ( 15 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Andrew Wiggins was the player of the game , as he accumulated 20 points , six rebounds and two assists . Derrick Rose finished second on the team , collecting 18 points , three rebounds , nine assists and three steals . Jeff Teague accrued 12 points , two rebounds and five assists . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Toronto Raptors , 128 - 122 , at Moda Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Blazers were able to prevail with a big road win . Portland actually led for the majority of the game , as they outscored the Raptors by 14 points in the second and third quarters . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Portland recording 29 assists to just eight turnovers , while Toronto committed just eight turnovers to their 16 assists . The Trail Blazers also dominated the shooting , hitting 54 percent of their shots , while holding the Raptors to just 42 percent from the field . Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 28 points , six rebounds and four assists . Fred VanVleet led the starters , as he totaled 21 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Danny Green recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Raptors is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday . The Trail Blazers ( 16 - 13 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to climb up the standings . Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 11 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Zach Randolph led the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting . Evan Turner was the only other player in double figures , as he provided 12 points , six rebounds and six assists . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 99 - 92 , at Moda Center on Wednesday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held the Grizzlies to 38 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 24 points , five rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . McCollum finished with 11 points , four rebounds and one assist . On deck for Memphis is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday . The Trail Blazers ( 18 - 13 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to climb up the standings . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 23 points , four rebounds and six assists . Marc Gasol recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points , 10 rebounds , four assists and four steals . Kyle Anderson went 7 - of - 8 from the field to accrue 15 points , five rebounds , three assists and four steals . Portland will look to keep rolling on Friday in a home matchup against the Utah Jazz .", "The Utah Jazz defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 120 - 90 , at Moda Center on Friday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Jazz were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to the Blazers 42 . The Jazz also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording seven more assists than Portland . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 19 points , four rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . McCollum finished with 12 points , four rebounds , two assists and three steals . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday . The Trail Blazers ( 18 - 14 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to struggle . Ricky Rubio led the team in scoring , as he dropped 24 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Rudy Gobert recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Kyle Korver came off the bench to provide 18 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for Utah is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 121 - 118 , at Moda Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . Dallas actually led for the majority of the second half , but the Blazers outscored the Mavericks 37 to 27 in the fourth quarter . The rebounding was a big difference as well , with Portland recording 29 assists to just nine turnovers , while the Mavericks committed just nine turnovers to just 9 assists . The Mavericks also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Dallas , while committing nine less turnovers . The Mavericks ( 15 - 17 ) have now lost three - straight games , as they continue to rise in the standings . Damian Lillard led the team in scoring , as he dropped 33 points and seven assists . C.J . McCollum was n't far behind , totaling 22 points , five rebounds and five assists . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday . Portland ( 19 - 14 ) has now won four of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , as he dropped 27 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting . Lue , Laely led the starters with 23 points , 11 rebounds and six assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double , totaling 14 points and 10 rebounds . Portland will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 115 - 105 , at Moda Center on Saturday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they led for the final 45 minutes and never looked back after that . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the big difference , as the Warriors recorded 27 assists to 12 turnovers , while Portland committed just 12 turnovers to 18 assists . The assist - to - turnover differential was decisive as well , with the Warriors recording 27 assists to 12 turnovers , while the Blazers committed just 12 turnovers to 18 assists . The Warriors ( 20 - 16 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Damian Lillard was the player of the game though , as he tallied 40 points , two rebounds and five assists . C.J . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 21 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . McCollum finished with 14 points , five rebounds and one assist . On deck for Portland is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday . The Trail Blazers ( 20 - 16 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Klay Thompson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 32 points on 12 - of - 21 from the field . Stephen Curry accumulated 25 points , five rebounds and eight assists of his own . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated three points , nine rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 129 - 95 , at Moda Center on Sunday . In a battle between two of the worst defenses in the NBA , the Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Sixers by 18 points in the second and third quarters . The Sixers were lights - out from the field in this game , as they went 12 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Sixers went just 8 - for - 20 . The Sixers also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 59 - 36 . The Sixers ( 23 - 14 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . McCollum was the player of the game , as he tallied 35 points , three rebounds and three assists . Damian Lillard finished second on the team , totaling 15 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Al-Farouq Aminu came off the bench to provide 16 points and eight rebounds . On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday . The Trail Blazers ( 21 - 16 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jimmy Butler was the only starter in double figures , as he accumulated just five points , three rebounds , six assists and one steal . Ben Simmons led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points off the bench . T.J. McConnell was second on the team , accruing 14 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . J.J. Redick scored 11 points on 3 - of - 11 shooting . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 25 - 13 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 22 - 17 ) 111 - 109 on Friday . The Thunder got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Trail Blazers 28 - 28 in the first quarter . Paul George scored a game - high 37 points in 36 minutes . Russell Westbrook , meanwhile , scored 31 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes . As a team , Oklahoma City shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Portland has dropped two straight and seven of their last eight games . Damian Lillard led the team with 23 points and eight assists . Jusuf Nurkic scored 22 points to go along with eight rebounds and three steals . Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double - double of 16 points and 15 rebounds in 32 minutes . The Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 23 - 17 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 22 - 16 ) 110 - 101 on Saturday . Portland is on a two - game win streak , but it was clear they did n't have their legs in this game . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough to pull out a big win . In fact , they outscored the Rockets 29 - 16 in the fourth quarter and nearly doubled in the second half . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 13 - for - 40 from three - point range , while the Rockets went just 10 - for - 29 . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . James Harden led the team with 38 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 21 rebounds . Austin Rivers was a nice spark off the bench , providing 21 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday . The Trail Blazers have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jusuf Nurkic led the team in scoring , tallying 25 points , 15 rebounds and three assists off the bench . McCollum also played well , as he amassed 24 points , four rebounds and four assists . Damian Lillard finished with 17 points , five rebounds and 12 assists . On deck for Portland is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 24 - 17 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 30 ) 111 - 101 on Monday at the Moda Center in Portland . The Knicks got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 30 - 23 right away in the first quarter . The Knicks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were also able to force the Knicks into 19 turnovers , while committing only 11 of their own . Jusuf Nurkic led the way , going 7 - for - 9 from the field and 6 - for - 9 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 20 points , while also adding eight rebounds in just 19 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was able to get to the free throw line at a high rate . Damian Lillard did n't have his best night shooting the ball , but still finished with 17 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , four rebounds and nine assists . He 's had a nice stretch of three games , combining for 33 points and eight assists over that span . McCollum finished with 17 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and three rebounds . The only other Blazer to reach double figures in points was Jake Layman , who had 10 points ( 3 - 5 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Despite the loss , the Knicks saw six players reach double figures in points . Enes Kanter led the team , going 8 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a team - high of 18 points , while also adding 14 rebounds and two assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 18 points and 15 rebounds . Emmanuel Mudiay also had a strong showing , finishing with 17 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , seven assists and three steals . Coming off the bench , Noah Vonleh chipped in with 16 points ( 5 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) and 14 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Coming off the bench , Mario Hezonja added 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , seven rebounds and three steals . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday , while the Knicks will travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 25 - 17 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 31 ) 124 - 112 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Bulls 30 - 29 in the first quarter . The Trail Blazers were led by CJ McCollum , who scored 24 points ( 10 - 14 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) to go with four assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes . Damian Lillard had a double - double with 16 points and 10 assists . Jusuf Nurkic chipped in 18 points and eight rebounds , in 20 minutes off the bench . Seth Curry chipped in 17 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Bulls have now lost four straight and five of their last seven . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard Wes the game in the Eastern Conference . Zach LaVine was the only starter to score in double figures , as he finished with 18 points ( 6 - 19 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , along with three assists and two rebounds , in 33 minutes . Kris Dunn had 15 points of his own , along with seven assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 29 minutes . Last in 32 minutes , the rest of the starters struggled to score in double figures . Next the Bulls will host the Golden State Warriors on Friday . The Bulls will play the Golden State Warriors on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 26 - 17 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 19 - 22 ) 127 - 96 on Friday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Hornets 37 - 19 in the fourth quarter . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hornets 43 . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kemba Walker led the team in scoring , as he tallied 18 points , three rebounds and three assists . Jeremy Lamb was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday . The Trail Blazers will look to keep this momentum going on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets . The Trail Blazers held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . McCollum was the star of the game , as he tallied 30 points and six rebounds in the win . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 11 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists . Portland 's next game will be on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 27 - 19 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 9 - 36 ) 129 - 112 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Cavaliers got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Cavaliers 30 - 26 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Cavaliers 41 . The Trail Blazers shot 52 percent from the field , while the Cavaliers went just 6 - for - 20 . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Cavaliers 41 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Damian Lillard led all scorers with 33 points ( 11 - 19 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , to go along with six assists . Jusuf Nurkic had a triple - double with 10 points , 10 rebounds , 10 assists and five blocked shots , in 28 minutes . McCollum had 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , three rebounds and one assist , in 29 minutes . Jake Matthews chipped in 18 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , three rebounds and three assists , in 25 minutes off the bench . The Cavaliers struggled to get their offense going in this one . Jordan Clarkson led the way with 22 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with three assists , in 29 minutes . The only other Cavalier to reach double - digit points was AnJ , who finished with 16 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 6 - 7 FT ) , along with eight rebounds , two blocked shots and one assist , in 26 minutes . Rodney Hood chipped in 20 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , four rebounds and two assists , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Cavaliers will play in Utah on Friday . The Trail Blazers will host the Pelicans on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 28 - 19 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 21 - 25 ) 128 - 112 on Friday . Portland is on a three - game win streak , but the Trail Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 53 boards to the Pelicans 41 . New Orleans came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but could n't muster up enough for the win . New Orleans has been one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA this season and they showed why on Friday . Anthony Davis led the team with 27 points and seven rebounds in the loss . Julius Randle also played well , as he totaled 19 points , nine rebounds and four assists . The Pelicans will look to bounce back on Monday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies . Portland has been playing their best ball of the season over recent weeks and this is a great sign to be the case . Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , as he totaled 15 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . McCollum also played well , as he amassed 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . Portland will look to keep this momentum going against the Utah Jazz on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 31 - 20 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 15 - 33 ) 120 - 111 on Saturday . Portland is on a three - game win streak , but the Trail Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 47 boards to the Hawks 36 . The Hawks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . McCollum led the team with 28 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Seth Curry also played well , as he tallied 22 points , three rebounds and two assists . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 15 points , nine rebounds , four assists , two steals and three blocks . On deck for the Hawks is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Trail Blazers had to play this game without Damian Lillard and it clearly hampered them here . Trailing up 30 points and eight assists in the defeat , it was a great all - around performance from Traending Trasive performances . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 21 points and six rebounds . Portland 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 32 - 20 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 29 - 23 ) 132 - 105 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Jazz 45 - 38 in the first half . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went 46 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers were also able to force the Jazz into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Damian Lillard led all scorers , as he went 12 - for - 21 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 36 points , while also adding eight rebounds and 11 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 21 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists . McCollum had a strong showing as well . He went 12 - for - 17 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding three rebounds and two steals . Coming off the bench , Meyers Leonard had a strong showing , scoring 16 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 4 - 5 3Pt ) , while adding six rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Zach Randolph added 12 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Jazz were led by the duo of Rajon Rondo , who went 8 - for - 16 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while adding four rebounds as well . Rudy Gobert added 15 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 FT ) , nine rebounds and two blocked shots as well . The Jazz just did n't get much help from their bench . Ricky Rubio had 12 points ( 4 - 14 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven assists as well . The Jazz 's next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday , while the Jazz will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday .", "The Miami Heat ( 25 - 27 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 32 - 21 ) 118 - 108 on Tuesday at the Moda Center in Portland . The Heat got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 34 - 24 right away in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Heat were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 43 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Heat also forced the Blazers into 11 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . Hassan Whiteside had a big game , going 11 - for - 12 from the field and 6 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score 28 points , while also adding 11 rebounds , four steals and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 28 points and 11 rebounds . Dwyane Wade also had a strong showing , finishing with 22 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) , nine rebounds and three assists . He 's had a nice couple of games in a row , combining for 44 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Coming off the bench , Josh Richardson had 18 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) and four rebounds . McCollum had arguably his best game of the season . He went 13 - for - 25 from the field and 7 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 33 points . Damian Lillard did n't have his best night of the year , as he finished with 13 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 2 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and 10 assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Coming off the bench , Jake Layman chipped in with 25 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and eight rebounds . The Heat 's next game will be on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Friday , while the Trail Blazers will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 33 - 21 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 32 - 25 ) 127 - 118 on Thursday at the Moda Center in Portland . The Spurs came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 34 - 23 right away in the first quarter and never looked back . The Trail Blazers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 44 percent from the floor and 47 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs also forced the Spurs into 18 turnovers , while committing only eight of their own . McCollum led the way , going 10 - for - 21 from the field and 7 - for - 13 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points , while also adding nine rebounds and two blocked shots . The 30 points were a new season - high for him , as it was a nice bounce back game for him . Damian Lillard also played a factor in the win , finishing with 24 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 0 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , nine assists and five steals . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , combining for 46 points over his last two games . Jusuf Nurkic chipped in with 22 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 4 - 4 FT ) and six assists as well . DeMar DeRozan was able to score 35 points ( 14 - 28 FG , 7 - 8 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and six assists . Rudy Gay had a strong showing as well with 25 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) and three rebounds . LaMarcus Aldridge notched a double - double with 17 points and 10 rebounds , in 35 minutes . It was his second game in a row with 20 or more points for the Spurs . Coming off the bench , Bryn Forbes chipped in with 11 points ( 4 - 5 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) and three rebounds . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday , while the Spurs will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 34 - 23 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 41 - 16 ) 129 - 107 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 31 - 12 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Trail Blazers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Warriors finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors were also able to force the Warriors into a season - high scoring total . Damian Lillard led all scorers , going 9 - for - 15 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding eight assists . He 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Jake Layman also played well , as he scored 17 points ( 7 - 9 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) in 26 minutes . Coming off the bench , Jusuf Nurkic posted 11 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 1 - 4 FT ) and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes . The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry , who went 10 - for - 24 from the field and 5 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding seven rebounds . It was his second game in a row with 32 or more points , as he 's now combined for 52 points and 24 rebounds over his last two games . Klay Thompson struggled to find his shot , going 2 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 7 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points . The only other Warriors player to reach double figures in points was C.J . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday , while the Warriors will be at home against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 40 - 25 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 39 - 26 ) 129 - 121 on Thursday at the Moda Center in Portland . The Thunder got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Trail 30 - 30 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Thunder were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers went 44 percent from the floor and just 38 percent from deep . The Thunder also out - rebounded the Thunder 58 - 58 , even furthering their advantage . Russell Westbrook was unstoppable in this one . He went 14 - for - 28 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding seven rebounds and three assists . Paul George was able to notch a double - double , as he finished with 32 points ( 7 - 23 FG , 1 - 9 3Pt , 17 - 20 FT ) , 14 rebounds , six assists and three steals . He did n't have his best night shooting the ball , but he still was able to convert 17 - of - 20 from the free throw line . Coming off the bench , Dennis Schroder chipped in with 14 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . Damian Lillard did everything he could to keep the Blazers in this game . He went 15 - for - 28 from the field and 3 - for - 10 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 51 points , while also adding five rebounds and nine assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of four games , averaging 21 points over his last five games . Coming off the bench , Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , finishing with 13 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 8 FT ) , 17 rebounds and two steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 13 points and 15 rebounds . McCollum added 25 points ( 9 - 24 FG , 3 - 11 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) and five rebounds . Rodney Hood was the only other Blazer to reach double figures in points with 10 . The Thunder 's next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday , while the Trail Blazers will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 40 - 26 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 15 - 52 ) 127 - 120 on Saturday . Portland is on a three - game win streak , but the Trail Blazers were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Suns 43 . CJ McCollum led the team in scoring with 26 . Damian Lillard and C.J . The Trail Blazers have now won five of their last five games , as they continue their road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday . Phoenix has dropped two straight games . Devin Booker led the team with 23 points off the bench , while P.J . It was a big night for the Suns on offense , as the team shot just 41 percent from the field .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 43 - 27 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 44 - 27 ) 106 - 98 on Monday at Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pacers 28 - 28 in the first quarter . Damian Lillard led all scorers with 30 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 8 - 9 FT ) , along with 15 assists , two rebounds , three steals and one block , in 40 minutes . Jusuf Nurkic tallied a double - double with 18 points and 11 rebounds , along with two assists , in 30 minutes . Al-Farouq Aminu chipped in 16 points and three rebounds , in 26 minutes off the bench . Seth Curry scored 11 points ( 3 - 8 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with one rebound , one assist , one steal and one block , in 25 minutes . The Trail Blazers had six players score in double figures , but no one scored more than 20 points . Myles Turner had a big game with 28 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , 10 rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 31 minutes . Bojan Bogdanovic was solid in 27 minutes off the bench , with 15 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with three steals , two assists and two rebounds . Thaddeus Young had 10 rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block , in 35 minutes . Next , the Pacers will head to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Tuesday . The Trail Blazers will host the Mavericks on Wednesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 44 - 27 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 28 - 43 ) 126 - 118 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Mavericks 39 - 17 in the first quarter . Damian Lillard led all scorers with 33 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 6 - 12 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , along with 12 assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 30 minutes . Seth Curry tallied 20 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt ) , five rebounds , one assist and two steals , in 28 minutes . Enes Kanter put up a double - double with 14 points and 10 rebounds , along with four assists , in 20 minutes . Jake Layman chipped in 13 points and three rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench . The Trail Blazers had seven players score in double figures . Lone member of the team scored in double figures with 24 points and five rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . Justin Jackson scored 21 ( 8 - 15 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt ) , along with four rebounds and one assist . The only other player to score double digits for the Mavs was JaJ . Trey Burke led the bench with 15 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , in 21 minutes off the bench . Next up the Mavericks will visit Sacramento to play the Kings on Thursday . The Trail Blazers will host the Pistons on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 45 - 27 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 37 - 35 ) 117 - 112 on Saturday at Moda Center in Portland . The Pistons came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Pistons 32 - 28 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Pistons outscored the Pistons 28 - 20 in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime . The Trail Blazers shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Trail Blazers shot 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to Detroit 's 29 . The Pistons also shot well from the field , as they went 14 - for - 21 while the Pistons went 11 - for - 21 . The Pistons also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to Detroit 's 29 . The Pistons also shot well from the field , as they went 14 - for - 21 while the Pistons went 11 - for Damian Lillard led the team in scoring , as he tallied 28 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Al-Farouq Aminu played well , as he totaled 22 points and seven rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 15 points , six rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Pistons is a road matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday . The Trail Blazers ( 45 - 27 ) have now won eight of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Blake Griffin led the team with 27 points , while going 10 - for - 18 from the field . Andre Drummond also played well , as he totaled 19 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Trail Blazers is a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 46 - 27 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 38 - 37 ) 48 - 144 on Monday at Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Nets 31 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Nets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nets went 44 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from beyond the arc . The Trail Blazers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Nets 59 . The Nets also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 55 boards to the Nets 59 . Brooklyn came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Jusuf Nurkic led the way , going 13 - for - 24 from the field and 6 - for - 8 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 32 points , while also adding 16 rebounds , five assists , four blocks and two steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds . Damian Lillard also had a double - double of his own , as he finished with 31 points ( 10 - 30 FG , 4 - 16 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , six rebounds and 12 assists . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 39 points and 14 assists over his last two games . Seth Curry also played a big factor in the win . He went 6 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding two steals . It was his second game in a row with 20 or more points . Coming off the bench , Rodney Hood added 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and two steals . The Nets were led by D'Angelo Russell , who went 16 - for - 34 from the field and 3 - for - 14 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 39 points , while also adding nine rebounds and eight assists . It marked his second straight game with 30 or more points . Coming off the bench , Spencer Dinwiddie had one of his better games of the season . He went 6 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 22 points , while also adding two assists in 40 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Dinwiddie , as he was able to get to the free throw line seven times and converted on seven of those attempts . He 's now pushed his season averages to 18 points and 8 rebounds on the season . DeMarre Carroll added 18 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) and five rebounds as well . The Nets ' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 50 - 28 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 31 - 47 ) 116 - 89 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Grizzlies 28 - 10 in the first quarter and never looked back . The key for Portland was the rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Grizzlies 32 . The three - point shooting was terrible for Portland , as they went 10 - for - 29 , while the Grizzlies went 11 - for - 24 . The Trail Blazers also dominated the boards , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Grizzlies 32 . Memphis came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Enes Kanter was a beast , as he led the team with 21 points and 15 rebounds . Damian Lillard finished with 20 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists . Zach Randolph was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for Memphis is a matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday . The Trail Blazers have a tough task in their next game , as they travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Friday . Evan Turner was the player of the game , as he accumulated 13 points , 12 rebounds and 11 assists en route to a triple - double . Chandler Parsons led the team in scoring , dropping 16 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting . On deck for Portland is a matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Friday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 51 - 29 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 53 - 27 ) 115 - 108 on Sunday at Moda Center in Portland . The Nuggets came out strong in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 29 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . Damian Lillard led all scorers with 30 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and five assists . C.J . Al-Farouq Aminu posted a double - double with 23 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) and 11 rebounds . Enes Kanter posted a double - double with 11 points and 13 rebounds , along with one assist and one steal , in 27 minutes . Seth Curry chipped in 11 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt ) , two rebounds and one block , in 23 minutes off the bench . The Trail Blazers had six players score in double figures , including all five starters in double figures . Gary Harris led the way with 18 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , along with two rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 23 minutes . Trey Lyles chipped in 15 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 0 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds and two assists , in 26 minutes off the bench . Mason Plumlee double - doubled with 10 points ( 5 - 12 FG ) , 11 rebounds , six assists , three blocks and one steal , in 31 minutes . Conplaying in the second half of a back - to - back , the Nuggets are looking more as a team . Next the Trail Blazers will head to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers ( 53 - 29 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 39 - 43 ) 136 - 131 on Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland . The Kings got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Kings 39 - 39 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Kings went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Kings also forced the Kings into 10 turnovers , while committing only 12 of their own . The Blazers were led by the duo of Rajon Rondo . He went 13 - for - 21 from the field and 7 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 37 points , while also adding six rebounds and nine assists . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Skal Labissiere was a big factor as well , going 12 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 29 points , while adding 15 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 40 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jake Layman was the other Blazer to reach double figures in points , as he finished with 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) and four rebounds . Coming off the bench , Meyers Leonard added 19 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 11 rebounds . It was his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . The only other Kings player to reach double figures in points was Marvin Williams , who went 8 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while adding nine rebounds as well . Yogi Ferrell added 17 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt ) and two assists as well . It was a nice surprise for the Kings though , as he 's averaging only 10 points per game on the season . Coming off the bench , Bogdanyel was the start at point guard . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on <DATE> , while the Kings will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on the road .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 108 - 100 , at Oracle Arena on Tuesday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Thunder by 10 points in that 24 - minute stretch . Golden State was lights - out from the field , as they went just 10 - for - 29 from three - point range . The Warriors were lights - out from the field , as they went just 10 - for - 29 from three - point range . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 32 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 27 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated two points , 13 rebounds , five assists and three steals . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday . The Warriors ( 10 ) have just one game winning streak , but they continue to rise up the standings . Paul George led the team in scoring , tallying 27 points , five assists and four steals . Dennis Schroeder was second on the team , providing 21 points , eight rebounds , six assists and three steals . Steven Adams recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 3 - 1 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 1 - 2 ) 123 - 103 on Monday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 40 boards to the Suns 45 . Phoenix came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Stephen Curry led the team with 29 points , four rebounds and eight assists . All five starters scored in double - figures , with all five of them coming off the bench . T.J. Warren was second on the team in scoring , dropping 27 points on 12 - of - 17 shooting . Phoenix 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers . The Warriors played this game without Kobe Bryant and it clearly hampered them here . Devin Booker was the star , as he scored a game - high 28 points in the loss . The Suns will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday for their next game .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards , 144 - 122 , at Oracle Arena on Wednesday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Wizards 34 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Wizards 34 . Washington came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Stephen Curry led the team in scoring , dropping 51 points on 15 - of - 24 shooting . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 30 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Klay Thompson was n't far behind , scoring 19 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting . Draymond Green was the only other player in double figures , accruing five points , five rebounds and 12 assists . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday . The Wizards ( 1 - 3 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , tallying 23 points , three rebounds and four assists . Kelly Oubre was huge off the bench , providing 17 points and four rebounds . John Wall was the only other starter in double figures , as he accumulated 13 points , two rebounds and six assists . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 131 - 121 , at Oracle Arena on Wednesday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , the Warriors led for over 40 minutes of this game , as they led for the final 45 minutes . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 37 points , nine assists and two steals . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 24 points , five rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Draymond Green accumulated 16 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday . The Warriors ( 8 - 1 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Jrue Holiday led the team in scoring , as he dropped 28 points and nine assists . Nikola Mirotic was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 26 points and 12 rebounds . E'Twaun Moore was a nice spark off the bench , providing 21 points and four rebounds . The Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for their next game .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 116 - 99 , at Oracle Arena on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint in this game . In fact , the Warriors outscored the Timberwolves 36 to 12 in the first half . Minnesota was lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - for - 29 , while the Timberwolves went just 10 - for - 29 . The Warriors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 61 boards to the Timberwolves 39 . The Warriors were the difference in this game , as they went 13 - of - 30 from long distance , while Minnesota went 13 - of - 26 . Minnesota did a great job of hanging around , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to defeat . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 33 points , 13 rebounds and three assists . Stephen Curry was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 28 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated nine points , nine rebounds , 11 assists and three blocks . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday . The Warriors ( 9 - 1 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Andrew Wiggins was the player of the game , as he accumulated 22 points , four rebounds and two steals . Jimmy Butler was n't far behind , as he accumulated 21 points , three rebounds and five assists . Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a 13 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 10 - 1 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 5 - 4 ) 117 - 101 on Monday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Grizzlies 29 - 31 in the first quarter . Klay Thompson scored a game - high 27 points in 32 minutes . Kevin Durant was n't too far behind , scoring 22 points in 31 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was AlJ off the bench , as he scored 14 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting in 29 minutes . For the Grizzlies , it was a night to forget . Marc Gasol had a near double - double with eight points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . The Grizzlies have now lost four of their last five games . The team was led by a bench performance from DJ iller, who had 18 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) in 23 minutes off the bench . Jarret in his second game in a row , the only other player to score in double figures was Jarordan en . Shelvin Mack was the only other starter to score in double figures , scoring 15 points in 23 minutes . Next up , the Grizzlies host the Nuggets on Wednesday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Golden State Warriors , 134 - 111 , at Oracle Arena on Thursday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Warriors 38 . The Bucks also shot 51 percent from the field , while holding the Warriors to just 42 percent on their end . The Bucks also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording seven more assists than Golden State . Eric Bledsoe was the player of the game , as he accumulated 26 points , four rebounds and six assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 24 points , nine rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Malcolm Brogdon was second on the team , providing 20 points , three rebounds and two steals . Khris Middleton collected 17 points , three rebounds , six assists and three steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday . The Warriors ( 10 - 2 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Klay Thompson led the team with 24 points , three rebounds and three assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , collecting 17 points , five rebounds and nine assists . Quinn accrued 15 points , two rebounds and five assists . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 116 - 100 , at Oracle Arena on Saturday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Warriors , as they held the Nets to 37 percent shooting and forced them to commit 14 turnovers . Golden State shot 54 percent from the field , while holding the Nets to just 37 percent from the field . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with Golden State recording 27 assists to 10 turnovers , while the Nets committed 14 turnovers to just 20 assists . The Nets did n't play their best game though , but they did n't have enough in the arsenal to win . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , five rebounds and 11 assists . Quinn was n't far behind , as he scored 27 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting . Klay Thompson was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 24 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday . The Warriors ( 11 - 2 ) have now won four of their last seven games , as they continue to continue their historic streak . Joe Harris led the team in scoring , dropping 24 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting off the bench . Spencer Dinwiddie came off the bench to provide 14 points , two rebounds and six assists of his own . On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 110 - 103 , at Oracle Arena on Tuesday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Hawks 42 . The three - point shooting was key for Golden State , as they went 12 - for - 21 from long distance , while Atlanta went just 11 - for - 21 . The Hawks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , six rebounds , three assists and two steals . Klay Thompson was second on the team , providing 24 points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals . Quinn accumulated 18 points , four rebounds and six assists . Jonas Jerebko recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 14 points and 13 rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday . The Warriors ( 12 - 3 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to play well . Taurean Prince was the player of the game though , leading the team with 22 points , four rebounds and four assists . Kent Bazemore was second on the team , providing 18 points , two rebounds and two steals . Alex Len totaled 14 points and seven rebounds . Trailarly star Trailsspiece , contributed four points , five rebounds , nine assists and three steals off the bench .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors , 123 - 95 , at Oracle Arena on Wednesday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Warriors 36 - 18 in the fourth quarter . The difference in the game was the free - throw shooting , as the Thunder went 13 - for - 22 while the Warriors went just 8 - for - 22 . Oklahoma City also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Golden State . Russell Westbrook was the player of the game , as he accumulated 11 points , 11 rebounds and 13 assists en route to a triple - double . Dennis Schroeder led the team in scoring , dropping 32 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting . Steven Adams finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds . Jerami Grant provided 14 points and 11 rebounds . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Warriors ( 12 - 7 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , tallying 27 points , 14 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Paul George tallied 25 points , nine rebounds and five assists . Golden State will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 125 - 97 , at Oracle Arena on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Blazers 39 . The Warriors were lights - out from the field , as they went 17 - of - 52 from three - point range . Portland ( 12 - 7 ) has been one of the best teams in the league over recent weeks , but they showed some serious fight here . Kevin Durant led the team with 32 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Klay Thompson was second on the team , providing 31 points , seven rebounds and two steals . Quinn went for 19 points , five rebounds and two assists . Golden State will host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday for their next game . The Warriors ( 13 - 7 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Damian Lillard and C.J . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 22 points , seven rebounds and two steals . McCollum provided 19 points and five assists . Al-Farouq Aminu provided 12 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Portland is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings , 117 - 116 , at Oracle Arena on Saturday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Golden State was their rebounding , as they snatched down 54 boards to the Kings 47 . Golden State shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Kings to just 44 percent on their end . The Warriors were lights - out from the field , as they went 25 - for - 52 from long distance . The Kings came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 44 points , 13 rebounds and seven assists . Klay Thompson finished second on the team , totaling 31 points and four rebounds . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Monday . The Warriors ( 14 - 7 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to develop . Buddy Hield led the team with 28 points , while also grabbing seven rebounds . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 17 rebounds on 7 - of - 15 shooting . Iman Shumpert came off the bench to provide 14 points and four rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Monday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 15 - 7 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 10 - 11 ) 116 - 110 on Monday night . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the NBA , the Warriors were able to prevail with a huge road win . Orlando actually led for the majority of the game , but the Warriors outscored the Magic 32 to 19 in the fourth quarter . The Magic were lights - out from the field , as they went 13 - for - 22 from three - point range , while the Magic went just 16 - for - 22 . Golden State also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Magic 34 . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , as he tallied 49 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Klay Thompson was second on the team , finishing with 29 points , five rebounds and two blocks . On deck for Orlando is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday . The Magic had lost three of their last four coming into this game , but they simply could n't keep it up . Nikola Vucevic had a nice game though , as he amassed 30 points , 12 rebounds and six assists in the defeat . Terrence Ross scored a career - high 28 points off the bench as well . Augustin recorded nine assists and four rebounds of his own . Orlando 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 116 - 108 , at Oracle Arena on Monday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held the lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 38 points , to go along with seven rebounds and six assists on 12 - of - 23 shooting . Klay Thompson followed up with 26 points on 8 - of - 22 shooting , in 36 minutes . Kevin Durant finished with 22 points , five rebounds , three assists and three steals , in 35 minutes . Jonas Jerebko followed up with 10 points , eight rebounds and five assists , in 29 minutes off the bench . The Warriors now have a day off before they host the Raptors on Wednesday . Meanwhile , the Timberwolves shot 46 percent from the field as a team . Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 31 points on 11 - of - 15 shooting , 11 rebounds , four assists and one block , in 34 minutes . Derrick Rose followed up with 21 points , in 34 minutes off the bench . Jeff Teague finished with 11 assists , in 28 minutes . Next up the Timberwolves will visit Sacramento on Wednesday .", "The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors , 113 - 93 , at Oracle Arena on Wednesday . The Raptors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Raptors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game , as he tallied 23 points , 12 assists , five rebounds and three steals . Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double , totaling 20 points and 12 rebounds . Danny Green provided 15 points , four rebounds and five assists . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday . The Warriors ( 19 - 10 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring , tallying 30 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Klay Thompson finished second on the team , totaling 14 points , three rebounds and two assists . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , amassing two points , five rebounds , seven assists , two steals and three blocks . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 110 - 93 , at Oracle Arena on Monday . The Warriors came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Kevin Durant led the team with 23 points , three rebounds and five assists . Stephen Curry was second on the team , with 20 points , seven rebounds and two steals . Klay Thompson was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , five rebounds , three assists and three steals . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday . The Warriors ( 21 - 10 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Omri Casspi was the star , as he led the team with 20 points and six rebounds . Marc Gasol totaled 15 points , six rebounds and six assists . Kyle Anderson went 6 - of - 9 from the field to accrue 14 points and five rebounds . On deck for Golden State is a road matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 120 - 116 , at Oracle Arena on Saturday . Golden State was expected to win this game rather easily and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Defense was key for the Warriors , as they held Dallas to 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Warriors recording 34 assists to 13 turnovers , while the Mavericks committed just 13 turnovers to 28 assists . The Mavericks ( 15 - 16 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Kevin Durant was the player of the game , as he tallied 29 points , 12 rebounds and eight assists . Stephen Curry was n't far behind , as he accumulated 22 points , five rebounds and five assists . Draymond Green accumulated 14 points , 10 rebounds , five assists and two blocks . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday . The Warriors ( 22 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Wesley Matthews led the team in scoring , as he dropped 25 points , three rebounds and four assists . Lltimately , Laf Nurkic was second on the team , as he provided 19 points , three rebounds and five assists . DeAndre Jordan recorded a 12 - point , 23 - rebound double - double . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday .", "The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 129 - 127 , at Oracle Arena on Sunday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were once again without point guard Mid , but it was n't enough to overcome . Tobias Harris led the team in scoring , tallying 32 points and nine rebounds . Danilo Gallinari finished second on the team , totaling 25 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday . The Warriors ( 23 - 11 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Stephen Curry was the player of the game , as he accumulated 42 points , six rebounds and two assists . Kevin Durant finished second on the team , totaling 35 points , 12 rebounds , five assists and three blocks . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated 14 points , four rebounds , six assists and five steals . On deck for the Warriors is a home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday .", "The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors , 127 - 101 , at Oracle Arena on Tuesday . The Lakers ( 20 - 14 ) came in to Tuesday 's contest on a high note , having lost four of their last five games . It was a battle between two of the NBA 's best teams in the league , as they combined to shoot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . The key for Los Angeles was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Warriors 37 . LeBron James was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 17 points , 13 rebounds and five assists . Kyle Korver was a nice spark off the bench , providing 19 points and six rebounds . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday . Golden State ( 23 - 12 ) has now won four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Rajon Rondo was the hero , as he accumulated 15 points , five rebounds and 10 assists . Andre Iguodala led the team in scoring , dropping 23 points , five rebounds and four assists . Kevin Durant tallied 21 points , seven rebounds and seven assists of his own . Golden State will look to keep rolling on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host Golden State Warriors , 110 - 109 , at Oracle Arena on Thursday . The Trail Blazers ( 20 - 15 ) came in to Thursday 's contest with a strong road win over the Warriors ( 23 - 13 ) on Saturday , while the Warriors ( 23 - 13 ) were able to pull out a win on the road against the Warriors ( 23 - 13 ) on Saturday . The Trail Blazers came out strong in the second half , out - scoring the Warriors 28 - 18 in the first quarter and never looked back . Jusuf Nurkic led the way with 27 points , 12 rebounds and four assists , in 35 minutes off the bench . McCollum added 24 points of his own . Damian Lillard followed up with 21 points on 7 - of - 20 shooting , in 41 minutes . As a team , the Trail Blazers shot 50 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range . Meanwhile , the Warriors ( 23 - 13 ) , on the other hand , has now lost four of their last five games . Stephen Curry led the way with 29 points , seven assists , five rebounds , two steals and two blocks , in 41 minutes . Kevin Durant followed up with 26 points , 10 rebounds and 11 assists , in 41 minutes . Draymond Green filled the stat sheet with 15 points , 11 rebounds and seven assists , in 40 minutes . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and recorded 36 assists on 45 made field goals . The Warriors will visit Portland on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 22 - 15 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 25 - 14 ) 135 - 134 on Thursday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Rockets got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 34 - 22 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Warriors went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Rockets were also out - rebounded 47 - 30 by the Rockets . James Harden led all scorers , going 13 - for - 32 from the field and 10 - for - 23 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 44 points , while also adding 10 rebounds and 15 assists . It was his second 40 - point outing in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 25 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela also played a big factor in the win , finishing with 29 points ( 12 - 19 FG , 5 - 5 FT ) , 21 rebounds and two steals . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 39 points and 25 rebounds . Coming off the bench , Austin Rivers chipped in with 18 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists . Stephen Curry did everything he could to keep his team in the game . He went 14 - for - 27 from the field and 5 - for - 15 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 35 points , to go along with three rebounds and six assists . He matched a season - high of five turnovers , so it was a nice bounce back game for him . Kevin Durant had a strong showing as well . He went 10 - for - 23 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 26 points , while adding seven rebounds as well . He 's picked it up offensively of late , averaging 28 points over his last five games . Coming off the bench , Kevon Looney chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 9 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and seven rebounds . The Rockets ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday , while the Warriors will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Saturday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 27 - 14 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 31 ) 122 - 95 on Tuesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Knicks 31 - 25 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went just 37 percent from the floor and just 35 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors were able to force the Knicks into 17 turnovers , while committing only 13 of their own . Klay Thompson was unstoppable in this one . He went 18 - for - 29 from the field and 7 - for - 16 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 43 points , while also adding two rebounds , two steals and two blocked shots . Stephen Curry had a strong showing as well , finishing with 14 points ( 5 - 19 FG , 3 - 12 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , seven rebounds and 14 assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 32 points and 25 assists over his last two games . Draymond Green had a double - double , as he finished with 11 rebounds , 10 assists and two blocked shots . The only other King in double figures was Alanp , who came off the bench with five points and five rebounds . The Knicks were led by Mario Hezonja , who went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 19 points , while also adding six rebounds and three steals . It was a season - high for Hezonja , who 's only reached double figures in scoring twice this year . Enes Kanter was able to notch a double - double of his own , finishing with 12 points ( 6 - 12 FG ) and 16 rebounds . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 13 points and 15 rebounds per game . The only other Knick to reach double figures in points was Kevin x , who finished with 12 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) in 31 minutes . The Warriors ' next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Friday , while the Knicks will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 28 - 14 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 10 - 32 ) 46 - 109 on Friday . The Warriors came into this game as a sizable favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held the Bulls to just 38 points in the second half . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 29 from the free - throw line , while the Bulls went just 9 - of - 28 . The Warriors also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Bulls 29 . Chicago came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Klay Thompson led the team in scoring , as he dropped 30 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting . Stephen Curry was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 28 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Kevin Durant was n't far behind , as he scored 22 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . Up next for Golden State is a tough matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday . The Bulls have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to regress . Zach LaVine was the player of the game though , as he scored a game - high 29 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Bobby Portis also played well off the bench , as he scored 16 points off the bench . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 31 - 14 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 21 - 24 ) 47 - 140 on Wednesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Pelicans 39 - 39 in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 41 points ( 11 - 22 FG , 9 - 17 3Pt , 10 - 10 FT ) , along with five rebounds and three assists , in 35 minutes . Kevin Durant tallied a double - double with 30 points ( 10 - 24 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , 15 rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 38 minutes . Draymond Green contributed a double - double with 17 points and 14 assists , along with six rebounds , in 35 minutes . Klay Thompson chipped in 19 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 4 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , seven rebounds , three assists and one steal , in 35 minutes . Anthony Davis had a solid game , with 30 points ( 11 - 26 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , 18 rebounds , seven assists , three blocks and one steal , in 40 minutes . Nikola Mirotic chipped in 29 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 6 - 10 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , five rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block , in 28 minutes off the bench . Jrue Holiday chipped in 25 points , seven assists , six rebounds , one steal and one block , in 41 minutes . The Pelicans will finish up their current five - game road trip in Portland on Friday . The Pelicans will be in Portland on Friday .", "The Philadelphia 76ers ( 34 - 18 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 36 - 15 ) 113 - 104 on Thursday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The 76ers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 35 - 35 in the first quarter . The Sixers were able to hold off the Warriors in the second half , as they outscored the Warriors 42 - 18 in the third quarter . The Sixers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the 76ers went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Sixers were also able to force the Warriors into 19 turnovers , while committing only 19 of their own . Joel Embiid led all scorers , going 8 - for - 24 from the field and 0 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points , while also adding 20 rebounds and five assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaged 26 points and 13 rebounds . J.J. Redick also played a factor in the win . He finished with 15 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and three assists in 32 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Jimmy Butler , who had seven points ( 3 - 12 FG , 0 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , nine rebounds and six assists . It was a new season - high for the Sixers , as he 's only averaging 9 points per game on the season . Kevin Durant led all scorers with 25 points ( 11 - 24 FG , 1 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with four rebounds and four assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Draymond Green , who had only four points ( 1 - 6 FG , 0 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , to go along with eight rebounds , 10 assists , four steals and three blocked shots . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday . The Warriors ' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 37 - 15 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 27 - 26 ) 115 - 101 on Saturday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Lakers 33 - 24 in the first quarter . The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson , who scored a season - high 28 points on 10 - of - 15 shooting in 36 minutes . Kevin Durant followed up with 21 points , 11 assists and five rebounds , in 34 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins followed up with 18 points , 10 rebounds and four assists , in 24 minutes . Andre Iguodala chipped in 17 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Six players scored in double digits for the Lakers . Brandon Ingram led the way with 20 points on 9 - of - 21 shooting , in 39 minutes . Rajon Rondo followed up with 12 points , 11 assists and eight rebounds , in 37 minutes . It was a team - high in points for the second straight game , as the Lakers shot much better than 50 percent from the field . Next the Lakers will host the Pacers on Tuesday . The Lakers will play the Pacers on Tuesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 38 - 15 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 32 - 24 ) 41 - 102 on Wednesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Spurs 31 - 31 right away in the first quarter . The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson , who scored a game - high 26 points on 11 - of - 13 shooting in 29 minutes . Kevin Durant followed up with 23 points , nine assists and eight rebounds , in 28 minutes . Stephen Curry followed up with 19 points , five rebounds and seven assists , in 28 minutes . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 53 percent from beyond the arc . The Spurs struggled shooting from the field , shooting 12 percent from deep . Patty Mills was the high - point man with 16 points , along with four assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 17 minutes off the bench . Rudy Gay added 15 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting , in 19 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double figures was CJ . Next up the Spurs will head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Thursday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 40 - 15 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 25 - 29 ) 120 - 118 on Sunday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Heat 34 - 24 right away in the first quarter . The Warriors were led by Kevin Durant , who scored 39 points ( 16 - 24 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 6 - 10 FT ) to go with six rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes . Klay Thompson added 29 points ( 11 - 21 FG , 6 - 13 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , along with three rebounds and two assists , in 37 minutes . Stephen Curry followed up with 25 points ( 9 - 18 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . The Warriors are now 6 - 11 on the road this season . The Heat had six players score in double digits . Josh Richardson scored a game - high 37 points ( 14 - 22 FG , 8 - 11 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) to go with five assists , one rebound and one steal . Dion Waiters chipped in 24 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 6 - 13 3Pt ) , four assists , three rebounds , one steal and one blocked shot , in 41 minutes . Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double with 13 points and 14 rebounds , in 21 minutes off the bench . The Heat will now head to Denver to face the Nuggets on Monday . The Warriors will host the Jazz on Tuesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 41 - 15 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 32 - 25 ) 115 - 108 on Tuesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Jazz 25 - 14 in the first quarter . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Jazz went 42 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Jazz 49 - 40 , even furthering their advantage . Kevin Durant led the way , going 11 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding seven assists in 37 minutes . It was a season - high in points for him , as he 's now combined for 59 points over his last two games . Stephen Curry had a strong showing as well , scoring 24 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 5 - 14 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , to go along with five rebounds , four assists , four steals and two blocked shots . Klay Thompson had a strong showing as well , scoring 22 points ( 9 - 14 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) and grabbing four rebounds . DeMarcus Cousins recorded a double - double with 12 points ( 4 - 17 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , 10 rebounds and five assists . Like 36 points ( 10 - 29 FG , 3 - 8 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , seven rebounds and two assists , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Ricky Rubio nearly recorded a double - double , finishing with 16 points ( 7 - 17 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) , four rebounds and six assists . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , combining for 38 points and 10 assists over his last two games . Notching a double - double of his own , Rudy Gobert finished with 13 points ( 4 - 5 FG , 5 - 6 FT ) and 16 rebounds . The only other starter to reach double figures in points was RoJ , who finished with 13 points ( 5 - 6 FG , 3 - 4 3Pt ) and four rebounds . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday , while the Jazz will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Friday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 42 - 16 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 30 - 28 ) 125 - 123 on Thursday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Kings 35 - 30 in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 36 points ( 12 - 23 FG , 10 - 16 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with seven assists , six rebounds and two steals , in 36 minutes . Kevin Durant finished with 28 points ( 10 - 20 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 7 - 7 FT ) , nine rebounds , four assists and seven blocks , in 36 minutes . Klay Thompson chipped in 18 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal , in 36 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins posted a double - double with 17 points and 10 rebounds , in 26 minutes . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range . The Kings had six players score in double digits . Marvin Williams recorded a double - double , finishing with 28 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 11 - 14 FT ) , 14 rebounds and one steal , in 33 minutes . Buddy Hield finished with 19 points ( 8 - 19 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and seven rebounds , in 31 minutes . The only other player to score double - digits in the scoring column was DeJ off the bench . Next , the Kings will head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder on Saturday . The Warriors will host the Rockets on Saturday .", "The Houston Rockets ( 34 - 25 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 42 - 17 ) 118 - 112 on Saturday . The Rockets came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Warriors 35 - 20 in the first quarter . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Warriors went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Rockets were also able to force the Warriors into 18 turnovers , while committing only 14 of their own . Eric Gordon led the team in scoring , as he provided 25 points and four assists . Stephen Curry also played well , as he tallied 25 points , nine rebounds and seven assists . Up next for the Rockets is a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday . The Warriors did n't play their best ball in this game , but they simply could n't keep it up . DeMarcus Cousins was a beast , as he accumulated 13 points , 14 rebounds , three steals and four blocks in the loss . Kevin Durant led the team with 29 points off the bench . Klay Thompson also played well , as he totaled 20 points , four rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Warriors is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 39 - 26 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 44 - 20 ) 128 - 95 on Tuesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Celtics got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 32 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Celtics were led by Gordon Hayward , who scored 30 points ( 12 - 16 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) to go with seven rebounds , four assists and two steals in 27 minutes . Kyrie Irving had 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , 11 assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 30 minutes . Jaylen Brown continued his strong start to the season with 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 2 - 4 3Pt ) , four rebounds and one assist , in 27 minutes off the bench . It was a nice night for the Celtics , as six players scored in double figures . The Warriors have now lost five straight games . Stephen Curry led the way with 23 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 3 - 3 FT ) , along with four assists , three rebounds and one steal , in 30 minutes . Kevin Durant finished with 18 points ( 5 - 16 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 8 - 10 FT ) , along with two assists , two rebounds and one steal , in 31 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins finished with 10 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 0 - 5 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) , nine rebounds and four assists , in 25 minutes . Next the Warriors will host the Nuggets on Friday . The Celtics will visit Sacramento on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 45 - 20 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 43 - 22 ) 122 - 105 on Friday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors came out firing in this one , out - scoring the Nuggets 30 - 20 in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 51 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets went 42 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors were also able to force the Nuggets into 18 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . Klay Thompson was unstoppable in this one . He went 13 - for - 22 from the field and 9 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 39 points , while also adding four assists and two steals . Kevin Durant had a strong showing as well , scoring 26 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , to go along with six assists and two blocked shots . Stephen Curry did n't have his best night shooting the ball , but still finished with 17 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 4 - 10 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists . DeMarcus Cousins added 13 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds , six assists , three steals and six blocked shots . Malik Beasley led the team in scoring with 17 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 5 - 13 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) off the bench . The Nuggets also saw some solid contributions off the bench . Continuing to start the season , it was a nice bounce back game for him . Recording a double - double , 11 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes . The only other Nugget to reach double figures in points was JJ , who finished with zero points ( 0 - 0 FG ) and five rebounds . The Warriors ' next game will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday , while the Nuggets will be at home against the Phoenix Timberwolves on Tuesday .", "The Phoenix Suns ( 16 - 52 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 45 - 21 ) 115 - 111 on Sunday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Suns got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Warriors 29 - 16 in the first quarter and never looked back . Devin Booker led all scorers with 37 points ( 13 - 23 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 9 - 9 FT ) , along with 11 assists , eight rebounds and two steals , in 40 minutes . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard T.J. ton , who had 18 points ( 9 - 19 FG ) , nine rebounds and four assists , in 34 minutes . The Suns have won four of their last five games , and they 'll look to extend their winning streak to three games on Wednesday when they host the Jazz . For the Warriors , it was an all - around team effort . Klay Thompson led the team in scoring with 28 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 4 - 15 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with five assists , five rebounds , three steals and one blocked shot , in 35 minutes . Stephen Curry finished with 18 points , eight assists and seven rebounds , in 34 minutes . The Suns have now won four of their last five games . Next , the Suns will host the Jazz on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 49 - 22 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 44 - 29 ) 112 - 89 on Thursday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pacers 34 - 19 in the first quarter and never looked back after that . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Pacers went just 37 percent from the floor and just 18 percent from beyond the arc . The Warriors also forced the Pacers into 15 turnovers , while committing only 17 of their own . DeMarcus Cousins led the way , going 8 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 19 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and two blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds . Klay Thompson also played well , going 7 - for - 18 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while also adding eight rebounds and four assists . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Stephen Curry , who finished with 15 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 5 - 12 3Pt ) , four rebounds and seven assists . Kevin Durant chipped in with 15 points ( 6 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds , six assists and three blocked shots as well . The Pacers just did n't get much help from their bench . Tyreke Evans led the way , going 8 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 20 points , while also adding five rebounds and two assists . He 's picked it up offensively of late , averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds over his last three games . Thaddeus Young also had a strong showing . He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 18 points , while adding seven rebounds as well . Coming off the bench , Aaron Holiday finished with 13 points ( 4 - 4 FG , 3 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and one rebound . The Pacers ' next game will be on the road against the Nuggets on Sunday , while the Pacers will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday .", "The Dallas Mavericks ( 29 - 44 ) defeated the Golden State Warriors ( 49 - 23 ) 126 - 91 on Saturday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Mavericks got out to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Warriors 37 - 22 right away in the first quarter . They were led by 23 points , 11 rebounds , 10 assists , three steals and four three - pointers in 28 minutes . Dirk Nowitzki finished with 21 points , five rebounds and two blocks . Ryan Anderson scored 17 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting in 24 minutes off the bench . The Mavericks shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc . Golden State has now lost four of their last five games . Kevin Durant led the team in scoring with 25 points on 9 - of - 25 shooting . DeMarcus Cousins finished with 19 points and six rebounds . The only other player to score in double figures was Kevon Steph Looney , who finished with 12 . Next up the Warriors will host the Pistons on Sunday . The Warriors will host the Pistons on Sunday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 50 - 23 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 37 - 36 ) 121 - 114 on Sunday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pistons 29 - 28 in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 26 points , to go along with nine rebounds and three assists . Klay Thompson added 24 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting , in 37 minutes . Kevin Durant turned in a solid double - double with 14 points and 11 assists , along with five rebounds and one steal , in 35 minutes . Draymond Green chipped in 14 points , eight assists and five rebounds , in 34 minutes . The Warriors shot a solid 52 percent from the field as a team . Five players scored in double digits for the Pistons . Blake Griffin finished with 24 points ( 6 - 14 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , along with eight assists and six rebounds , in 33 minutes . Andre Drummond notched a double - double with 12 points and 11 rebounds , in 34 minutes . Luke Henson also chipped in 20 points , in 27 minutes off the bench . Ish Smith scored 14 points ( 5 - 14 FG ) in 26 minutes off the bench . The Pistons are in second place in the East . Next the Pistons will host the Nuggets on Tuesday . The Warriors will play in Memphis on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 52 - 24 ) defeated the Charlotte Hornets ( 35 - 41 ) 137 - 90 on Sunday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors came out firing in this game , out - scoring the Hornets 35 - 27 in the first quarter and never looked back . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 25 points ( 8 - 14 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with six assists , five rebounds , two steals and one blocked shot , in 28 minutes . Klay Thompson chipped in 24 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 6 - 9 3Pt ) and one rebound . Quinn he added 21 points ( 8 - 13 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt ) , four rebounds and four assists , in 23 minutes off the bench . Kevin Durant had 11 points ( 5 - 5 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt ) , nine assists and two rebounds , in 27 minutes . The Warriors have now won four of their last five games . The Hornets are in second place in the East . Willy Hernangomez finished with 22 points ( 4 - 8 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 14 - 15 FT ) , along with five rebounds and one assist , in 22 minutes off the bench . Jeremy Lamb had 11 points ( 3 - 7 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , five assists , three rebounds , two steals and two blocks , in 20 minutes off the bench . The Hornets are now 3 - 6 in their last 11 games . The Warriors will host the Nuggets on Tuesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 53 - 24 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 51 - 26 ) 116 - 102 on Tuesday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this game , out - scoring the Nuggets 30 - 24 in the first quarter and never looked back . The Warriors were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Nuggets finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Warriors also out - rebounded the Nuggets 55 - 40 , even furthering their advantage . DeMarcus Cousins led the way , going 12 - for - 17 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 28 points , while also adding 13 rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocked shots . Kevin Durant had a strong showing as well . He went 9 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding six assists and two blocked shots . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Stephen Curry , who finished with 17 points ( 6 - 11 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt ) , four rebounds and five assists . Klay Thompson chipped in with 13 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt ) and four rebounds as well . The Warriors saw a big boost from their bench . Jamal Murray led the way , going 6 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 17 points , while also recording five steals . He 's had a nice stretch of four games , averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds over that span . Paul Millsap also played a factor in the loss . Coming off the bench , Will Barton finished with 10 points ( 5 - 12 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and six rebounds . The only other Nugget to reach double figures in points was JJ , who had 10 points ( 4 - 4 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) and three rebounds . The Warriors ' next game will be on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday , while the Nuggets will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 55 - 24 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 19 - 61 ) 120 - 114 on Friday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Cavaliers 36 - 26 right away in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 40 points , to go along with six rebounds and seven assists on 12 - of - 21 shooting . Draymond Green followed up with 20 points , eight rebounds and five assists , in 36 minutes . Kevin Durant finished with 15 points , eight assists and five rebounds , in 36 minutes . Quinn chipped in 14 points on 5 - 6 shooting , in 15 minutes off the bench . The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from long range . Five players scored in double digits for the Cavaliers . Collist was the high - point man with 27 points ( 10 - 21 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with four assists and two steals , in 31 minutes . Larry Nance Jr. also chipped in 13 points and 14 rebounds , in 32 minutes off the bench . The only other Cavalier to score double - digits in the scoring column was CJ . Next the Cavaliers will host the Spurs on Sunday . The Warriors will host the Clippers on Sunday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 56 - 24 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 47 - 34 ) 131 - 104 on Sunday at Oracle Arena in Oakland . The Warriors got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Clippers 32 - 28 right away in the first quarter . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 27 points , to go along with five rebounds and four assists . Draymond Green had a double - double with 10 points , 10 rebounds , nine assists , five steals and three blocks . Kevin Durant chipped in 16 points , seven assists and four rebounds , in 28 minutes . Kevon finished with 14 points on 7 - 9 shooting , six rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 13 minutes off the bench . The Warriors shot a solid 52 percent from the field as a team . The Clippers had seven players score in double figures . Landry finished with 17 points , four assists and three rebounds , in 30 minutes . Shaw points was the only other player to score in double figures . Deron Williams ( knee ) sat out with a sore back . Next up the Clippers will host the Jazz on Wednesday . The Warriors will play in New Orleans on Tuesday .", "The Miami Heat ( 1 - 1 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 0 - 1 ) 113 - 112 on Thursday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses , the Miami Heat ( 1 - 1 ) were able to pull out a road win against the Wizards . Josh Richardson led the way with a game - high 28 points in 38 minutes . Rodney McGruder followed up with 20 points , eight rebounds and six assists . Dwyane Wade made his return from a three - game absence due to an ankle injury , putting up nine points on 4 - of - 11 shooting , eight rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes . The Heat will look to build off this win when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday . The Wizards ( 0 - 1 ) had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan ( shoulder ) and Derrick Rose ( knee ) . John Wall led the team with 26 points and nine assists in 36 minutes . Bradley Beal scored 20 points in 27 minutes off the bench . The Wizards will host the Raptors on Saturday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 30 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 0 - 2 ) 117 - 113 on Saturday . In a game between two of the Eastern Conference 's bottom teams , the Raptors were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , they outscored the Wizards , 33 - 28 , in the first and fourth quarters . The shooting was a big difference as well , as Toronto went 29 - for - 29 from the free - throw line , while the Raptors went 13 - for - 22 . The Raptors also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 52 - 37 . Kyle Lowry was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , three rebounds and 12 assists . Serge Ibaka finished second on the team , totaling 16 points and nine rebounds . Pascal Siakam recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds . Jonas Valanciunas finished with 16 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Toronto is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday . The Wizards ( 0 - 2 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to rise up the standings . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 32 points , three rebounds and six assists . John Wall tallied 25 points , four rebounds , six assists and four steals . Austin Rivers led the bench with 12 points , two rebounds and two assists . On deck for Washington is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday .", "The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards , 134 - 111 , at Barclay 's One on Friday . The Thunder ( 4 - 4 ) came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Thunder , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Thunder was their rebounding , as they snatched down 34 boards to the Wizards 38 . The Thunder also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Wizards to just 42 percent on their end . The Thunder ( 4 - 7 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Russell Westbrook was the player of the game , as he accumulated 23 points , 12 assists , three rebounds and four steals . Jerami Grant was second on the team , providing 22 points , four rebounds , four assists and three steals . Dennis Schroder provided 16 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . Steven Adams totaled 15 points , three rebounds and one assist . On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Wizards ( 1 - 7 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bradley Beal was the star , as he led the team with 27 points , two rebounds and four assists . Dwight Howard totaled 20 points , three rebounds and two steals . John Wall amassed 19 points and nine assists . Kelly Oubre Jr. led the bench with 14 points . On deck for Washington is a home matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 2 - 7 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 3 - 7 ) 108 - 95 on Sunday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Knicks 33 - 17 in the first quarter and never looked back . John Wall led the team with 26 points , while going 9 - for - 16 from the field . Bradley Beal was second on the team , finishing with 22 points , eight rebounds and four blocks . Dwight Howard recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday . The Wizards ( 2 - 7 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Enes Kanter was the player of the game , as he amassed 18 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat . The only other notable stat line was a 11 - point , six - assist effort from Damphener . On deck for New York is a home matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic , 117 - 109 , at Capan<TEAM> One on Monday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Magic 34 - 25 in the fourth quarter , while the Magic were able to hold off the Magic in the second half . The Magic shot 49 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 15 - of - 34 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 41 - 34 . The Magic also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Magic 34 . Orlando came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . John Wall led the team in scoring , as he totaled 25 points , four rebounds and 10 assists . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , totaling 21 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Jeff Green came off the bench to provide 18 points and six rebounds . On deck for Orlando is a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday . The Wizards ( 4 - 9 ) have now won four of their last six , as they continue to regress . Orlando 's bench was the star , as they outscored the Magic bench , 50 - 32 . Terrence Ross led the team in scoring off the bench , providing 21 points , three rebounds and two assists off the bench . Aaron Gordon recorded a double - double , totaling 18 points , 10 rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points and 11 rebounds . Orlando 's next game will be on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers .", "The Washington Wizards ( 5 - 9 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 2 - 12 ) 119 - 95 on Wednesday . The Wizards came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . In fact , the Wizards outscored the Cavaliers 41 - 21 in the final quarter to secure the two - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Wizards were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Cavaliers went just 37 percent from the floor and a meager 23 percent from deep . Bradley Beal led the team with 20 points , three rebounds , three assists and three steals . Otto Porter was second on the team , totaling 15 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Austin Rivers was a nice spark off the bench , providing 12 points , two rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Cavaliers is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday . The Wizards ( 5 - 9 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . John Wall really struggled , as he went just 3 - for - 10 from the field to finish with eight points , five rebounds and nine assists . ColliCavaliers was the star , as he scored 24 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting . Larry Nance was huge off the bench , as he provided 10 points , six rebounds , five assists , four steals and two blocks . Washington 's next game will be on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets .", "The Brooklyn Nets ( 7 - 9 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 5 - 10 ) 115 - 104 on Friday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Nets jumping out to a 26 - 26 lead after one quarter . However , the Nets came out of the locker room with a 30 - 24 first - quarter lead and never looked back . Spencer Dinwiddie led the way with 25 points , eight assists , four rebounds and three steals . D'Angelo Russell scored 23 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting to go along with three rebounds and six assists . Jarrett Allen recorded a double - double , putting up 16 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes . Continuing his playing amount of minutes per game this season , rookie forward RoJ s came off the bench for nine points and three rebounds . The Nets have now won five of their last seven games . Dwight Howard led the team with 25 points and 17 rebounds . Bradley Beal finished with 20 points and six rebounds . John Wall shot 6 - 19 and finished with 16 points and seven assists . Otto Porter Jr. also chipped in eight points and six rebounds . Next up the Wizards will host the Trail Blazers on Sunday . The Nets will host the Clippers on Saturday .", "The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Washington Wizards 119 - 109 at Capan<TEAM> Arena on Sunday . The Trail Blazers came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a near wire - to - wire win for the Blazers , as they held the Wizards to just 39 points in the second half . Portland was lights - out from the field in this game , as they went 13 - for - 40 from three - point range , while the Wizards went just 10 - for - 21 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 52 boards to the Wizards 43 . Portland has now won four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Damian Lillard was the player of the game , as he tallied 40 points , six rebounds and five assists . C.J . McCollum was n't far behind , totaling 25 points and seven rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Portland is a road matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday . The Wizards ( 5 - 11 ) have now lost four of their last six , as they continue to regress . John Wall led the team in scoring , as he tallied 24 points , three rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Kelly Oubre was huge off the bench , providing 19 points , four rebounds and four assists . Jeff Green was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided seven points and 13 rebounds . Washington 's next game will be on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers .", "The Washington Wizards ( 6 - 11 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 11 - 6 ) 125 - 118 on Tuesday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . They were without point guard Midday , but it was n't enough . John Wall led the team with 30 points and also had eight rebounds and eight assists . Bradley Beal scored 27 points and dished out seven assists in the victory . Otto Porter recorded a double - double , totaling 11 points and 14 rebounds . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday . The Clippers ( 11 - 6 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to struggle . Tobias Harris led the team with 29 points and also pulled down nine rebounds . Montrezl Harrell was second on the team , as he provided 20 points and nine rebounds . The only other notable stat line was a 17 - point , three - rebound performance off the bench as well . On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 7 - 12 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 10 - 10 ) 124 - 114 on Saturday . In a battle between two of the best defenses in the league , the Wizards were able to prevail with a big road win . The key for Washington was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Pelicans 43 . Anthony Davis sat this one out with a sore right knee . Julius Randle led the team with 29 points , 15 rebounds and seven assists . Nikola Mirotic also played well , as he tallied 24 points and nine rebounds . Jrue Holiday was a nice spark off the bench , providing 16 points , five rebounds and nine assists . On deck for the Pelicans is a home matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday . The Wizards ( 7 - 12 ) have now won four of their last five games , as they continue to regresly . Otto Porter was the star , as he led the team with 29 points , seven rebounds and four assists . John Wall finished second on the team , totaling 22 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Bradley Beal provided 18 points , six rebounds , eight assists and three blocks . The Wizards will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Houston Rockets .", "The Washington Wizards ( 8 - 12 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 9 - 10 ) 135 - 131 on Monday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Rockets 42 - 23 in the first quarter , while the Rockets held the Rockets to just 27 points in the second half . The Rockets were the superior shooters in this game , as they went 18 - for - 29 from three - point range , while the Rockets went just 18 - for - 22 . Washington also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 48 - 38 . Houston ( 9 - 10 ) continues to struggle on the road this season , but they showed some serious resiliency in this game . James Harden led the team in scoring , as he tallied 54 points , 13 assists and eight rebounds . Eric Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 36 points , two rebounds and two assists . Clint Capela recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points , 14 rebounds and four blocks . Tucker was a nice spark off the bench , providing five points and 13 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday . The Wizards ( 8 - 12 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . John Wall led the team in scoring , as he accumulated 36 points , three rebounds and 11 assists . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , amassing 32 points , four assists and two blocks . Markieff Morris finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds . Otto Porter Jr. provided 14 points , six rebounds and three steals . Washington will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 102 - 88 , at Barclay 's One on Saturday . The Wizards ( 9 - 16 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with only two players in double - digits on the season , but the Wizards ( 9 - 16 ) were able to pull out a win against one of the Eastern Conference 's stingiest defenses in the league . The Nets , on the other hand , jumped out to a 24 - 19 lead after one quarter and never looked back . The Wizards were led by John Wall , who managed 30 points , nine assists , five rebounds and a steal . Bradley Beal followed with 22 points , three rebounds and a block . Otto Porter , Jr. registered seven points , 11 rebounds , two assists and three steals . Markieff Morris followed with 20 points , seven rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . DeMarre Carroll supplied 10 points , five rebounds , one steal and one block . The Wizards are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division , and currently slotted in the sixth seed as well . They head to New York to take on the Knicks on Monday night . Allen Crabbe paced the visitors with 14 points , two rebounds and two steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson followed with 11 points , eight rebounds and one steal . No other starter managed double - digit scoring , with Roothe point and five rebounds . Shabazz Napier led the bench with eight points , three assists , two rebounds , three steals and one block . The Nets remain in last place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division . They 're home again on Monday night versus the Cleveland Cavaliers .", "The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards , 130 - 125 , at Barclay 's Arena on Wednesday . The Celtics came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Boston was the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to the Wizards 41 . The Celtics were the difference in the game , as they went 12 - of - 30 from three - point range , while the Celtics went just 12 - for - 22 . The Celtics also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 41 . Kyrie Irving led the team in scoring , tallying 38 points , three rebounds and seven assists . Marcus Morris was n't far behind , totaling 27 points , nine rebounds and two assists . No other Boston recorded double - digit scoring , as they totaled 12 points and 12 rebounds . On deck for the Celtics is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday . The Wizards ( 11 - 17 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regresly terrible . John Wall led the team in scoring , as he tallied 34 points , six rebounds and 13 assists . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , amassing 22 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Jeff Green accrued 22 points and 10 rebounds of his own . Markieff Morris provided 11 points and seven rebounds . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 128 - 110 , at Barclay 's Arena on Sunday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was the key difference , as the Wizards went 13 - of - 29 from the charity stripe , while Los Angeles went just 11 - of - 19 . The Wizards also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 51 - 43 . The Lakers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 boards to the Lakers 43 . Los Angeles came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . John Wall once again carried the load , as he tallied 40 points , six rebounds and 14 assists . Kyle Korver finished second on the team , totaling 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . The bench was key , as they combined to go 11 - of - 35 from the field . On deck for the Lakers is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday . The Wizards ( 12 - 18 ) have now won four - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Washington was led by John Wall , who totaled 40 points , 14 assists , six rebounds , three steals and two blocks . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , totaling 25 points and 12 rebounds . Jeff Green came off the bench to provide 20 points and seven rebounds . The Wizards will look to keep rolling on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Washington Wizards ( 13 - 20 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 8 - 25 ) 49 - 46 on Saturday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Shooting was key for the Wizards , as they went 13 - for - 29 from long distance , while the Suns went just 11 - for - 26 . The Wizards also dominated the rebounding , winning that battle , 50 - 30 . The Suns ( 13 - 25 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to struggle . Bradley Beal led the team with 40 points , 11 rebounds and 15 assists . Thomas Bryant finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds . Markieff Morris finished with 20 points , three rebounds and three assists . Tomáš Satoranský led the bench with 17 points , four rebounds and nine assists . On deck for Phoenix is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday . The Wizards ( 13 - 20 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Devin Booker was the player of the game , as he accumulated 33 points , four rebounds and 14 assists . T.J. Warren was second on the team , accruing 28 points , eight rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Deaking 17 points and 17 rebounds on 11 - of - 18 shooting . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday .", "The Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards , 101 - 92 , at Barclay 's One on Friday . The Bulls ( 10 - 26 ) came in to Friday 's contest with a road win over the Wizards ( 13 - 23 ) on Friday , while the Bulls ( 10 - 23 ) came into Friday 's contest with a road win over the Wizards . The Bulls were led by Zach LaVine , who managed 24 points , three assists and a rebound . The visitors were led by a double - double from Evan Fournier , who posted 17 points and 13 rebounds . Last year 's second - round pick was highly productive , tallying 14 points , 14 rebounds and a block . Thomas Bryant followed with 12 points , eight rebounds , two assists , a steal and three blocks . Jeff Green contributed 11 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Tomáš Prince led the second unit with nine points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and a block . Zach LaVine led the bench with 24 points , three assists and a rebound . Kris Dunn was next with 13 points , eight assists , four rebounds and two steals . Justin Holiday led the bench with 10 points , three assists , one rebound and three steals . Robin Lopez registered 10 points , three rebounds , two assists and two blocks . The Bulls head to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Sunday evening , while the Wizards remain home to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday evening .", "The Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 130 - 126 , at Capan<TEAM> One on Saturday . The Wizards ( 17 - 18 ) came in to Saturday 's contest with only a road win over the Hornets ( 17 - 18 ) on Saturday , and their `` others `` grit on Saturday evening . Thomas Bryant led the team with 21 points and 10 rebounds . Tomáš Satoranský led the team in scoring , as he provided 20 points , four rebounds and six assists . Charlotte 's next game will be on Monday , when they host the Orlando Magic . The Hornets ( 17 - 18 ) have now lost five of their last six games , as they continue to struggle . Kemba Walker carried the load , as he accumulated 47 points , four rebounds and four assists . Marvin Williams totaled 17 points and seven rebounds of his own . Jeremy Lamb provided 13 points and five rebounds . On deck for the Hornets is a home matchup against the Orlando Magic on Monday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 15 - 23 ) defeated the Atlanta Hawks ( 11 - 26 ) 114 - 98 on Wednesday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Wizards got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 35 - 29 in the first quarter and never looked back . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line , while the Hawks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . The Wizards were also out - rebounded by the Hawks 50 - 48 , in the paint . Bradley Beal led the way , going 9 - for - 20 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding four rebounds and six assists . It was a season - high in points for Beal , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Thomas Bryant also had a big night , finishing with 16 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 0 - 1 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and 15 rebounds . It was his second straight double - double , as he 's combined for 32 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Coming close to a double - double , Tomáš Satoranský finished with 14 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 3 - 6 FT ) , 11 rebounds and seven assists . It marked his second double - double in a row , as he 's combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds over that span . Trevor Ariza chipped in with 12 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 3 FT ) , five rebounds and four assists as well . The Hawks were led by Alex Len , who went 11 - for - 19 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 24 points , while also adding 11 rebounds and three blocked shots . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 25 points and 11 rebounds . John Wall did n't have his best game of the year , as he went 8 - for - 14 from the field and 4 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 21 points , while also adding eight rebounds and three assists . Coming off the bench , Kevin Durant had 12 points ( 5 - 14 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) and five assists . The Wizards ' next game will be on the road against the Miami Heat on Friday , while the Hawks will travel to Milwaukee to play the Bucks on Friday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 17 - 25 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 27 - 15 ) 123 - 106 on Wednesday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Wizards got off to a hot start in this one , out - scoring the Sixers 38 - 20 in the first quarter . The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal , who scored 34 points ( 13 - 21 FG , 6 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and handed out five assists in 37 minutes . It was a season - high in points for Beal , who 's now averaging 21 points per game over his last five outings . Otto Porter Jr. also had a strong showing , scoring 23 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and three steals . The Wizards have now won four of their last five games . Joel Embiid led the way with 35 points ( 11 - 17 FG , 1 - 4 3Pt , 12 - 14 FT ) , 14 rebounds , three blocked shots , two assists and one steal , in 33 minutes . Jimmy Butler tallied 23 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 0 - 2 3Pt , 9 - 10 FT ) , nine rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . Ben Simmons also put up a double - double , with 15 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 1 - 4 FT ) , 10 rebounds , eight assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . The 76ers will now head to Philadelphia to face the Hawks on Friday . The 76ers will host the Hawks on Friday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 18 - 25 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 29 - 12 ) 113 - 106 on Friday . The Wizards came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Washington was the rebounding , as they snatched down 43 boards to the Bucks 43 . Milwaukee came into this game as a huge underdog and did n't disappoint . Bradley Beal led the team with 32 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Trevor Ariza tallied 20 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Tomáš filled the stat sheet with 18 points , 12 rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for the Bucks is a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday . The Wizards ( 18 - 25 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Khris Middleton led the team with 25 points , while also providing eight rebounds and three assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 18 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . Malcolm Brogdon was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 15 points , six rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Washington is a matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday .", "The Toronto Raptors ( 33 - 12 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 18 - 26 ) 140 - 138 on Sunday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Raptors jumping out to a 36 - 21 lead after one quarter . However , the Wizards responded with a 36 - 21 first quarter and never looked back . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 41 points , to go along with 11 rebounds and five assists . Pascal Siakam also put up a double - double of his own , scoring 24 points and pulling down 19 rebounds . Toronto has now won two in a row and five of their last six . Bradley Beal scored a game - high 43 points , to go along with 10 rebounds and 15 assists . Otto Porter also had a nice game , scoring 27 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds . Thomas Bryant played 35 minutes and finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds . The Raptors will continue their road trip in Boston on Wednesday . The Wizards will host the Knicks on Thursday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 19 - 26 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 10 - 34 ) 101 - 100 on Thursday . Washington is on a two - game win streak , but they were able to prevail with a huge road win . In fact , the Knicks outscored the Knicks 33 - 11 in the final 12 minutes to secure the nine - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Wizards were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc . Bradley Beal led the team with 26 points ( 10 - 29 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , to go along with nine rebounds , four assists and two steals . Otto Porter had a double - double with 20 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) and 11 rebounds , in 34 minutes . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Tomáš Satoranský , who came off the bench to score 14 points ( 6 - 8 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , to go along with five assists , two rebounds , two steals and one block . Thomas Bryant had a near double - double with 10 points and nine rebounds , in 15 minutes off the bench . The Knicks have now lost four of their last five games . Emmanuel Mudiay led all scorers with 25 points ( 11 - 18 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with seven rebounds and two assists , in 31 minutes . Luke Turner had 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , three rebounds , five steals and two assists , in 33 minutes . The only other player to score in double figures was Alacquired . The only other player to score in double figures was Dam. Next the Knicks will host the Thunder on Monday . The Knicks will host the Thunder on Monday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 20 - 26 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 20 - 26 ) 101 - 87 on Monday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Wizards came into this game as a huge favorite and they did n't disappoint . Trevor Ariza led the team in scoring with 20 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , 12 rebounds and four assists . Otto Porter also played well , scoring 19 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 4 - 6 3Pt , 1 - 1 FT ) to go with four rebounds and one steal . Thomas Bryant had a double - double with 11 points and 12 rebounds , in 25 minutes . Bradley Beal chipped in with 16 points ( 4 - 12 FG , 1 - 3 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , four assists , three blocks and one steal , in 34 minutes . Sam Dekker was the only other player to score in double figures with 11 . The Pistons have now lost four of their last five , as they continue their road trip . Blake Griffin led the way with 29 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 7 - 11 FT ) , along with nine rebounds and four assists , in 35 minutes . Reggie Bullock finished with 12 points ( 4 - 11 FG , 2 - 7 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , seven rebounds and four assists , in 35 minutes off the bench . Langston Galloway had eight points and three rebounds , in 18 minutes off the bench . Next up the Pistons will head to New Orleans to face the Pelicans on Wednesday .", "The Golden State Warriors ( 34 - 14 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 20 - 27 ) 126 - 118 on Thursday . The Warriors came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Warriors , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a wire - to - wire win for Golden State , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . Stephen Curry led all scorers with 38 points on 14 - of - 24 shooting . Kevin Durant finished with 21 points and five assists . Draymond Green was the only other player to score in double figures , as he tallied seven points , 15 rebounds and seven assists . The Warriors will look to keep this momentum going on Saturday against the Boston Celtics . Washington has now lost four of their last five games . Trevor Ariza led the team with 27 points , while also providing three assists and two steals . Bradley Beal finished second on the team , totaling 22 points and 10 rebounds . Tomáš Satoranský led the bench with 20 points and 10 assists . The Wizards will look to keep rolling on Friday against the Orlando Magic .", "The Washington Wizards ( 22 - 29 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 32 - 18 ) 107 - 89 on Wednesday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Wizards got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Pacers 35 - 25 right away in the first quarter . The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal , who scored 25 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 5 FT ) , to go along with six rebounds and six assists in 30 minutes . Jeff Green chipped in with 23 points ( 8 - 16 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds , six assists and two blocked shots , in 29 minutes . Chasson Randle contributed 13 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 1 - 4 FT ) , two assists , one rebound and one steal , in 24 minutes . Jordan McRae chipped in 12 points ( 5 - 10 FG , 2 - 2 3Pt ) , three rebounds and one steal , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Wizards had six players score in double figures . Thaddeus Young led the team in scoring with 13 points ( 5 - 8 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , along with seven rebounds and five assists , in 26 minutes . T.J. eaone of his shot , scoring 12 points ( 5 - 7 FG ) in 14 minutes off the bench . The only other player to score in double figures was EJ Pacers , who had seven points ( 2 - 7 FG , 0 - 3 3Pt , 3 - 4 FT ) , five rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 21 minutes . Doug McDermott came off the bench to score 12 points ( 4 - 10 FG , 3 - 7 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) in 21 minutes off the bench . Next up for the Pacers is a date in Orlando on Thursday night . The Wizards will host the Bucks on Saturday .", "The Milwaukee Bucks ( 38 - 13 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 22 - 30 ) 131 - 115 on Saturday . The Bucks came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Bucks , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Bucks was their rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Wizards 46 . The Bucks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Wizards 46 . The Bucks also recorded 30 assists on 45 made baskets . Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 37 points and 10 rebounds . Brook Lopez also played well , as he totaled 21 points , six rebounds , two steals and two blocks . Khris Middleton accumulated 20 points , seven rebounds and six assists . Malcolm Brogdon had 15 points , nine rebounds and five assists . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday . The Wizards ( 22 - 30 ) have now lost five - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bradley Beal led the team with 24 points , while also providing five rebounds and three assists . Jeff Green was second on the team , as he provided 20 points , three rebounds and two assists . Otto Porter Jr. provided 18 points , seven rebounds and four steals . Washington 's next game will be on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks .", "The Atlanta Hawks ( 18 - 35 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 22 - 31 ) 137 - 129 on Monday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Hawks got off to a strong start in this one , out - scoring the Hawks 35 - 20 in the first quarter . The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line , while the Wizards finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Hawks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to Washington 's 40 . The Hawks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 50 boards to Washington 's 40 . Taurean Prince led the way , going 7 - for - 10 from the field and 5 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points . It was a season - high in points for him , as he was a big reason for the victory . Kevin Love also had a strong showing . He went 6 - for - 9 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 19 points , while adding five rebounds and four assists . Coming off the bench , Offside addition was a season - high for him . Coming off the bench , Trailing 1 - for - 6 from the field and 1 - for - 6 from the three - point line . Coming off the bench , John Wall recorded a double - double with 15 points and 11 rebounds . The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal , who went 11 - for - 24 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 27 points , while also adding six rebounds and six assists . He 's had a very strong stretch of two games , combining for 44 points , 10 assists and five rebounds over that span . Jeff Green was the next highest scorer , finishing with 26 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 2 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , five rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Trevor Ariza chipped in with 25 points ( 9 - 19 FG , 3 - 11 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , four rebounds and five assists . Coming off the bench , Jordan McRae added 20 points ( 8 - 11 FG , 2 - 3 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and five rebounds . The Hawks ' next game will be at home against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday , while the Wizards will travel to Milwaukee to play the Bucks on Wednesday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 23 - 32 ) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 11 - 44 ) 119 - 106 on Friday . The Wizards came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for the Wizards was their rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Cavaliers 52 . Cleveland came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by 27 points and four assists from ColliCity . Larry Nance Jr. recorded a double - double , totaling 10 points , 19 rebounds , six assists and three steals . On deck for Cleveland is a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday . The Wizards will look to keep this momentum going against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday . The Wizards came into this game as a sizable underdog and they did just that . Bradley Beal led the team with 25 points , while also dishing out 13 assists . Jabari Parker had a nice all - around game , as he accumulated seven points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . On deck for Washington is a matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Saturday .", "The Indiana Pacers ( 40 - 20 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 24 - 36 ) 119 - 112 on Saturday . Indiana is on a three - game win streak , but the Pacers were able to prevail with a huge road win . The key for Indiana was the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Wizards 32 . Indiana came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Thaddeus Young led the team in scoring , as he dropped 22 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting . Domantas Sabonis recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points , 12 rebounds , three assists and four steals . Bojan Bogdanovic was a nice spark off the bench , providing 18 points , four rebounds and four assists . On deck for Indiana is a road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday . The Wizards ( 24 - 36 ) have now lost four - straight games , as they continue to regress . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 35 points , three rebounds and six assists . Thomas Bryant finished second on the team , totaling 23 points , 12 rebounds , four assists , two steals and three blocks . On deck for Washington is a road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 26 - 37 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 29 - 34 ) 135 - 121 on Sunday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Washington was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Timberwolves 46 . The Wizards were also fantastic from the free - throw line , as they went 26 - for - 24 , with the Timberwolves going 11 - for - 13 . The Timberwolves also recorded 30 assists on 49 made baskets , while the Timberwolves committed just eight turnovers to their eight assists . Bobby Portis was a beast , as he led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds . Bradley Beal finished with 22 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Tomáš totaled 14 points , three rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Timberwolves is a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday . The Wizards ( 26 - 37 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 28 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Derrick Rose also played well , as he accrued 18 points , two rebounds and three assists . Taj Gibson recorded a double - double , amassing 14 points and 10 rebounds . On deck for Minnesota is a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 27 - 37 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 27 - 37 ) 132 - 123 on Wednesday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Wizards , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Washington was the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Mavericks 39 . The Mavericks also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Mavericks 39 . The Mavericks were also fantastic from the field , as they went 15 - for - 21 , with the Mavericks going 15 - for - 22 . The Mavericks also shot well from the field , as they went 15 - for - 21 , while the Mavericks went 15 - for - 19 . The Mavericks also recorded 27 assists to Dallas 's 39 . Bradley Beal led the team with 30 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Trevor Ariza was second on the team , totaling 22 points , six rebounds and three assists . Tomáš Satoranský was huge off the bench , providing 14 points , eight rebounds and 11 assists . On deck for the Wizards is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday . The Wizards ( 27 - 37 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Light players came off the bench to score 31 points , with 11 rebounds , seven assists and four steals . Dwight Powell recorded a double - double , totaling 26 points , 10 rebounds and two assists . The Wizards will look to keep their playoff hopes alive on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets .", "The Washington Wizards ( 28 - 39 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 33 - 33 ) 121 - 115 on Monday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Wizards came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . Bradley Beal led the way with 27 points ( 9 - 20 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , nine rebounds , nine assists and four steals , in 38 minutes . Bobby Portis was huge off the bench , with 17 points ( 6 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 4 - 5 FT ) , 13 rebounds , three steals , one assist and one block , in 33 minutes . Jabari Parker chipped in 18 points ( 7 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , four rebounds and four assists , in 23 minutes . The Wizards will look to extend their win streak to three games , as they host the Magic on Wednesday . The Kings next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Thursday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 29 - 39 ) defeated the Orlando Magic ( 31 - 38 ) 100 - 90 on Wednesday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but were able to pull out a big victory in front of their home crowd . The Wizards were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line , while the Magic went 42 percent from the floor and 36 percent from deep . The Magic also out - rebounded the Magic 48 - 35 , even furthering their advantage . Bradley Beal led the way , going 10 - for - 22 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 23 points , while also adding six rebounds and seven assists . It was a season - high for Beal , who 's now combined for 52 points over his last two games . Thomas Bryant also had a strong showing , finishing with 21 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and 10 rebounds . It was his second straight double - double , as he 's combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds over his last two games . Jabari Parker had a strong showing as well , scoring 19 points ( 9 - 12 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 0 - 2 FT ) and grabbing nine rebounds in 27 minutes . Coming off the bench , Chasson Randle added 13 points ( 5 - 7 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) in 21 minutes . The Magic were led by Nikola Vucevic , who posted 20 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) and 14 rebounds in 34 minutes . It marked his second double - double in a row , a stretch where he 's averaging 21 points and 13 rebounds . Augustin recorded 16 points ( 6 - 15 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt ) and seven assists in 33 minutes . Coming off the bench , Aaron Gordon had 13 points ( 4 - 13 FG , 3 - 6 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) and nine rebounds . The Magic 's next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday , while the Magic will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday .", "The Charlotte Hornets ( 31 - 37 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 29 - 40 ) 116 - 110 on Friday . The Hornets came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . In fact , they outscored the Wizards by 26 points in that 24 - minute stretch . The key for Charlotte was the rebounding , as they snatched down 46 boards to the Hornets 45 . The Hornets also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Wizards to just 42 percent on their end . Kemba Walker was the player of the game , as he tallied 28 points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals . Jeremy Lamb was second on the team , totaling 18 points and eight rebounds . Nicolas Batum accrued 16 points , five rebounds and six assists . On deck for the Hornets is a road matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday . The Wizards ( 29 - 40 ) have now lost four of their last five games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal led the team with 40 points , while also providing five rebounds and five assists . Jabari Parker recorded a double - double , totaling 17 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Jeff Green was the only other starter in double figures , as he provided 20 points and two rebounds . On deck for Washington is a home matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday .", "The Washington Wizards ( 30 - 40 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 28 - 42 ) 135 - 128 on Saturday . The Wizards came into this game as a double - digit favorite , but they did just that on the road . Bradley Beal led the team with 40 points , while going 9 - for - 12 from three - point range . Jabari Parker was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds . Bobby Portis led the bench with 18 points and six rebounds off the bench . On deck for the Grizzlies is a matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday . The Wizards ( 30 - 40 ) have now won five - straight games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Mike Conley was the player of the game , as he collected 28 points and 12 assists . Jonas Valanciunas also played well , as he accrued 22 points , eight rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Wizards is a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday .", "The Utah Jazz ( 41 - 29 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 30 - 41 ) 116 - 95 on Monday . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Jazz , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . The key for Utah was the rebounding , as they snatched down 41 boards to the Wizards 34 . The Jazz also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Wizards to just 35 percent on their end . The Jazz came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . Ricky Rubio had a nice game though , as he tallied eight points , 10 assists and four steals in the victory . Jae Crowder was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 18 points , five rebounds and three assists . The Jazz will look to build off this win on Wednesday against the New York Knicks . The Wizards ( 30 - 41 ) have now won five of their last six games , as they continue to surge . Rudy Gobert was the player of the game , as he totaled 14 points and 14 rebounds in the win . All five starters scored in double - figures , but it was n't enough . Joe Ingles was a nice spark off the bench , as he amassed 16 points , three rebounds and four assists . On deck for Utah is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday .", "The Denver Nuggets ( 48 - 22 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 30 - 43 ) 113 - 108 on Thursday . The game was a tale of two halves , with the Nuggets jumping out to a 30 - 30 lead after one quarter . It was a season - high in points for the second straight game , as the team was led by point guard JJ Lillard . It was a big night for the Nuggets , as the team shot an impressive 52 percent from the field . The Nuggets outscored the Wizards 32 - 23 in the second quarter , while the Wizards outscored the Wizards 32 - 23 in the final period . The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic , who recorded a double - double with 15 points and 11 assists . Jamal Murray led the bench with 15 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets will look to extend their win streak to seven on Friday when they take on the Knicks . The Wizards ( 30 - 43 ) have now won four of their last seven , as they continue to climb up the standings . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring with 25 points , while also providing eight assists and three steals . Thomas Bryant followed up with 22 points , eight rebounds and two blocks . Bobby Portis was a huge spark off the bench , as he tallied 18 points and eight rebounds , in 35 minutes off the bench . The Wizards will host the Heat on Saturday .", "The Miami Heat ( 36 - 37 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 30 - 44 ) 113 - 108 on Saturday . Miami is on a three - game win streak , but it was clear they were n't able to keep up with the Wizards . Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 20 points , to go along with nine rebounds and five assists . Continuing to start the season , rookie point guard Back scored 16 points , 11 rebounds , and eight assists in 35 minutes . The Heat will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday . Washington has now lost four of their last five games . Jeff Green scored a game - high 25 points in 25 minutes off the bench . Thomas Bryant scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 36 minutes . The Wizards will look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers .", "The Chicago Bulls ( 22 - 57 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 32 - 47 ) 115 - 114 on Wednesday at the Cap& T Arena in Washington . The Bulls got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Bulls 26 - 28 right away in the first quarter . They were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three - point line , while the Bulls finished at 49 percent from the floor and just 32 percent from deep . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Wizards 39 . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Wizards 39 . The Bulls also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 49 boards to the Wizards 39 . The Bulls came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . They were led by Wal-acquired Wal-- dropping 24 points , three rebounds and eight assists in just 28 minutes of play . JaKarr Sampson was huge off the bench , as he tallied 18 points and nine rebounds . On deck for the Bulls is a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday . The Wizards had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and it clearly hurt them . Thomas Bryant led the team with 20 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . Bobby Portis played well off the bench though , as he scored 20 points to go along with 10 rebounds . On deck for the Wizards is a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday .", "The San Antonio Spurs ( 46 - 34 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 32 - 48 ) 129 - 112 on Friday . The Spurs came into this game as a double - digit favorite and did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Spurs , as they held the Wizards to just 35 points in the second half . The Spurs shot 52 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line , while the Spurs went 47 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from deep . The Spurs also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 42 boards to Washington 's 34 . LaMarcus Aldridge was the player of the game , as he tallied 24 points and seven rebounds . Rudy Gay also played well , as he totaled 18 points , six rebounds and four assists . Bryn Forbes led the bench with 17 points and four assists . On deck for the Spurs is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday . The Wizards ( 32 - 48 ) have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to regress . Bradley Beal led the team in scoring , as he dropped 25 points and five assists . Thomas Bryant led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds . Bobby Portis led the bench with 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench . On deck for the Wizards is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday .", "The Boston Celtics ( 49 - 33 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 32 - 50 ) 116 - 110 on Tuesday . The Celtics came into this game as a rare road favorite and they did n't disappoint . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Celtics , as they held a double - digit lead for the final 30 - plus minutes . It was a battle between All-Stars , with Getting two of their most points in the first quarter , with GJ secoming off the bench . The Celtics have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Washington had to play this game without DeMar DeRozan and they did n't play . Tomáš finished with 19 points and five assists in 28 minutes off the bench . Ian Mahinmi got a rare start and totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds . Bradley Beal finished with 16 points , five rebounds and four assists . The Celtics will play the second half of a back - to - back set on Tuesday in the second half of a back - to - back . The Celtics have now won nine of their last 11 games , as they continue to climb up the standings . Terry Rozier led the team with 21 points , four rebounds and four assists . The only other starter in double figures was Brading 17 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Per 12 points , 11 rebounds , five assists and two steals . 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