Despite the lopsided scoreline , this game was close until the final minutes . In fact , the Hawks ended the game on a 23 - 8 run to eventually win by 19 . Shooting was the key difference , as Atlanta surpassed 50 percent from both the field and three - point range , while Orlando barely cracked 40 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range . Dennis Schroeder was the player of the game , accumulating 18 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Paul Millsap also had a nice all - around game , collecting 16 points , six rebounds , four assists and four steals . Dwight Howard recorded a 13 - point , 12 - rebound double - double against his former team . Eflrid Payton got his first start in over a month and amassed 15 points , four rebounds , six assists and three steals . Aaron Gordon matched that 15 - point scoring mark , adding 10 rebounds on his way to a double - double . Nikola Vucevic came off the bench to provide 10 points , six rebounds and six assists .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Orlando Magic , 111 - 92 , at Amway Center on Wednesday . In a battle between two teams battling for a playoff spot , the more experienced team went on a late run to cap off a big road win . In fact , the Hawks finished the game on a 23 - 8 run to open things up and win comfortably . They actually led for the majority of the game , as Orlando 's only lead lasted less than two minutes in the second quarter . Shooting was the big difference in the game , with Atlanta hitting 54 percent from the field and 53 percent from three - point range , while Orlando went 43 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range on their end . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , as the Hawks recorded more assists than the Magic , while committing less turnovers . The Hawks ( 19 - 16 ) are starting to rebound after a terrible December and dominant road wins like this show just how good they can be . Dennis Schroeder ran the offense at ease , accumulating 18 points , six rebounds and seven assists in the win . Dwight Howard recorded a double - double , totaling 13 points and 12 rebounds . Paul Millsap tallied 16 points , six rebounds , four assists and four steals . Kent Bazmore was second in scoring , dropping 17 points and handing out four assists . The Hawks will play again on Thursday in a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans . The Magic ( 16 - 21 ) have been plying better with their recent lineup change , but that was n't the case here . Elfrid Payton was moved back to the starting - five for this game and led the team with 15 points , four rebounds , six assists and three steals . Aaron Gordon tied the team lead in scoring , amassing 15 points and 10 rebounds . No other starter scored in double figures , as Serge Ibaka was ejected with nine points and 11 rebounds in the final minute . Nikola Vucevic came off the bench to provide 10 points , six rebounds and six assists . Evan Fournier returned from a five - game absence to contribute 14 points off the bench . Orlando will host the Houston Rockets on Friday for their next game .


The Houston Rockets defeated the host Orlando Magic , 100 - 93 , at Amway Center on Friday . Houston won despite going 7 - of - 12 from the charity stripe and 15 - of - 49 from long distance thanks to its defense . The Rockets held Orlando to just 42 percent from the field , 69 percent from the free - throw line and 35 percent from three - point range . The Rockets really turned it on in the second half , as they outscored the Magic , 56 - 41 in that 24 - minute stretch . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive , with Houston recording eight more assists and the same amount of turnovers as the Magic . The Rockets ( 29 - 9 ) have now won 18 of their last 20 games , despite this being one of their worst offensive games of the season . Ryan Anderson led the Rockets in scoring , as he scored 17 of his 18 points in the third quarter . James Harden went 0 - of - 8 from three - point range , but still accumulated 14 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists . Patrick Beverley tallied 17 points , nine rebounds , three assists and three steals on 7 - of - 9 shooting . Eric Gordon was the lone bench player in double figures , as he accrued 17 points , three rebounds and four assists , despite going 3 - of - 16 from long range . The Magic ( 16 - 22 ) have struggled on offense all season and shooting nights like this have become all too common . D.J . Augustin led the team in scoring , as he dropped 19 points off the bench , with 16 of those coming in the second quarter . Aaron Gordon was the teams best player , as he collected 18 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Serge Ibaka recorded a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double in the defeat .

Houston had a nightmare game from long distance , but they managed to pull out a win with some quality defense . In fact , the Rockets held the Magic to 42 percent from the field , 69 percent from the free - throw line and 35 percent from three - point range . The second half is where Houston did their damage , outscoring the Magic , 56 - 41 . Ryan Anderson led Houston in scoring , as he dropped 17 of his 18 points in the third quarter . James Harden went 0 - of - 8 from three - point range , but still accumulated 14 points , seven rebounds and 10 assists in the win . Eric Gordon also struggled from three , going 3 - of - 16 , but led the bench with 17 points , three rebounds and four assists . Patrick Beverley totaled 17 points and nine rebounds on 7 - of - 9 shooting . D.J . Augustin led Orlando in scoring , as he scored 19 points off the bench . Aaron Gordon accrued 18 points , six rebounds and seven assists in the loss , while Serge Ibaka recorded a double - double .


The Magic had seven players hit double digits in scoring , led by Elfrid Payton , who managed a full stat line of 20 points , six assists , four rebounds and three steals . Aaron Gordon was right behind with 17 points and eight boards . Serge Ibaka and Nikola Vucevic provided matching 13 - point efforts . The bench tallied a collective 44 points on the night , led by Jeff Green 's 18 points . Bismack Biyombo followed with a 13 - point , 13 - rebound double - double , and D.J . Augustin managed 10 points , eight assists and a pair of boards . Jabari Parker 's game - high 25 points led Milwaukee . Giannis Antetokounmpo provided a 17 - point , 14 - rebound double - double , while Malcolm Brogdon posted 16 points . John Henson provided eight points , five rebounds , two assists and a block . Rashad Vaughn registered a bench - leading eight points , two rebounds , an assist and a steal .

The Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 112 - 96 , at Amway Center on Friday night . Both teams came in to Friday with three - game losing streaks , and the Magic ( 18 - 27 ) had the added obstacle of being down their top two shooting guards in Evan Fournier ( heel ) and Jodie Meeks ( thumb ) . However , a balanced offensive effort that saw seven players tally double - digit scoring and a strong defensive performance propelled Orlando to victory . They forced the Bucks ( 20 - 22 ) into 12 turnovers , while also limiting them to 41 percent shooting overall . The third quarter was pivotal for the Magic , as they outscored Milwaukee by a 29 - 19 margin during the period to help them pull away . The Bucks were paced by Jabari Parker , who managed a game - high 25 points , six rebounds and six assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo provided a 17 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and a steal . Malcolm Brogdon posted 16 points , five assists , two rebounds and a steal . John Henson provided eight points , five rebounds , two assists and a block , while Tony Snell supplied just two points , a rebound , an assist and a steal . Rashad Vaughn registered a bench - leading eight points , two rebounds , an assist and a steal . Elfrid Payton led the way for Orlando with 20 points , six assists , four rebounds and three steals . Aaron Gordon was right behind with 17 points , eight boards , three assists and two steals . Serge Ibaka and Nikola Vucevic totaled matching 13 - point efforts , with the former adding four rebounds , an assist and two steals , and the latter offering six rebounds and two assists . Jeff Green led the second unit with 18 points , seven rebounds , two assists , two blocks and a steal . Bismack Biyombo tallied a 13 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included four blocks and a steal . D.J . Augustin managed 10 points , eight assists and a pair of boards . In all , the bench contributed 44 points on the night . The Bucks head down to South Florida for a Saturday night showdown with the Miami Heat , while the Magic remain home for a showdown with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the Orlando Magic , 118 - 98 , at Amway Center on Sunday afternoon . The Warriors ( 38 - 6 ) are particularly renowned for being lethal within the friendly confines of Oracle Arena , which often overshadows their considerable potency on the road . That was on full display Sunday , as the Splash Bros. made a rather spectacular appearance in Central Florida . Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each drained seven three - pointers - - becoming the only pair of teammates in NBA history to accomplish the feat in the same game more than once - - on the way to respective totals of 27 and 21 points , spearheading a rather comfortable victory . Their efforts helped overcome 18 team turnovers overall , as the Warriors were able to post 47 percent success rate from the field and 45 percent figure from three - point range . They also outworked the Magic ( 18 - 28 ) down low , outrebounding their hosts by a 52 - 41 margin . Curry 's point total paced the Warriors , and he supplemented it with six assists and four rebounds . Thompson five boards and an assist to his aforementioned 21 points . Kevin Durant turned in a modest effort by his standards , tallying a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included six assists , three steals and two blocks . Zaza Pachulia had a strong all - around afternoon , totaling 14 points , five rebounds , an assist and two steals . Draymond Gree provided just six points but hauled in 10 boards , while Javale McGee ( 13 points , four rebounds , one assist and one steal ) and Patrick McCaw ( 10 points , one rebound , one assist ) were productive off the bench . Elfrid Payton paced the Magic with a 23 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included four rebounds and a steal . Nikola Vucevic and C.J . Watson were next with a pair of 12 - point efforts , with the former also supplying four rebounds , an assist , two steals and a block , and the latter dishing out four assists , hauling in a pair of boards and recording two steals as well . Jeff Green and Bismack Biyombo led the reserves with matching 12 - point tallies , with the latter also notably bringing down 14 rebounds and posting a trio of blocks . The Warriors continue their trek through the Sunshine State with a visit to the Miami Heat on Monday night , while the Magic are home against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday evening .

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson drained seven three - pointers - - becoming the only pair of teammates in NBA history to accomplish the feat in the same game more than once - - on the way to respective totals of 27 and 21 points . The Warriors won easily despite 18 turnovers , posting 47 - and - 45 percent success rates from the field and three - point range and winning the rebound battle by a 52 - 41 margin . Kevin Durant also chipped in with a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Zaza Pachulia managed 14 points , while Draymond Green hauled in 10 boards . Javale McGee ( 13 points ) and Patrick McCaw ( 10 points ) were productive as reserves . Elfrid Payton 's 23 - point , 10 - assist double - double paced Orlando . Nikola Vucevic and C.J . Watson posted matching 12 - point efforts . Jeff Green and Bismack Biyombo led the bench with 12 - point tallies , and Biyombo also recorded 14 boards .


The Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 100 - 92 Tuesday night at the Amway Center . The victory was the second in a row for the Bulls ( 23 - 23 ) , and it brought the team back up to .500 on the season . Chicago was led by Dwyane Wade on both sides of the ball , as he recorded a team - high 21 points , seven rebounds and three assists on top of an incredible seven steals on the defensive end . All-Star Jimmy Butler was n't too far behind either , posting 20 points , eight rebounds , four assists and three steals of his own . The duo accounted for 10 of the Bulls ' 13 takeaways Tuesday night . As a team , it was n't the most impressive shooting night for Chicago , as they hit just 46 percent of their field goal attempts , but what carried them to victory was their ability to make it to the free throw line . In total , they hit 23 - of - 30 shots at the charity stripe . For the Magic ( 18 - 29 ) , Tuesday 's loss was their second in a row and their fifth in their last six games . And the loss came despite a solid outing from their starting five , who all managed to score in double figures . It was the lack of production off the bench , however , that ultimately led to their inability to keep pace with the Bulls . The four reserves that saw action on Tuesday managed to score just 20 total points despite each one playing at least 13 minutes . It also did n't help that Orlando struggled mightily to take care of the basketball , producing 19 total turnovers to just 18 assists . In the end , it was Nikola Vucevic who led the way for the Magic , recording 20 points and eight rebounds in 33 minutes . Up next , the Bulls will look to earn their third straight win at home Wednesday against the Hawks , while the Magic will head to Boston on Friday to play the Celtics .

The story behind Tuesday 's box score was more about what did not happen , rather than what did , as it was evident that former Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams had played himself completely out of the team 's rotation . Carter-Williams ' logged a DNP ( coach 's decision ) due to back - to - back awful performances over the weekend . In Chicago 's back - to - back set Friday and Saturday , Carter-Williams shot a combined 2 - of - 12 from the field en route to scoring five total points in 39 minutes . What may be an even bigger issue for the Bulls now is their lack of effective point guard play . Second-year player Jerian Grant got the start and played 20 minutes against Orlando but managed to record just seven points on 1 - of - 4 shooting and zero assists . Offseason acquisition Rajon Rondo remains the backup , but he has n't scored over six points in his last seven games .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic , 98 - 88 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Pacers ( 26 - 22 ) typically rely on Paul George to spearhead their offensive attack , and more often than not , that approach provides very favorable returns . However , on occasions when the star forward is n't quite on his A-game , there are still plenty of other options for Indiana to fall back on . Such was the case Wednesday , with George shooting just 3 - of - 14 from the field , but the four other members of the starting five hitting double - digit scoring . Their contributions , along with those of Glenn Robinson and Al Jefferson off the bench , helped lead the Pacers to the double - digit road victory . Excellent defense also played a pivotal role , as Indiana held the Magic ( 19 - 32 ) to 40 percent shooting , including 26 percent from three - point range . C.J . Miles led the way with 16 points and four rebounds . Jeff Teague was next with 13 points , nine assists and a rebound . Thaddeus Young stepped up with 12 points , five rebounds , an assist and three steals . Myles Turner posted 11 points , three rebounds , three assists and a steal . Robinson led the bench with 14 points and seven rebounds , while Jefferson provided a full stat line of 10 points , seven rebounds and three assists in just 16 minutes . The Magic were paced by Serge Ibaka 's 20 points , which he supplemented with nine rebounds , an assist and two steals . Nicola Vucevic generated a 15 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and a pair of steals . Evan Fournier was next with 12 points , four assists , a rebound and two steals . Elfrid Payton registered 11 points , six rebounds and three assists . D.J . Augustin led the second unit with 10 points . The Pacers next head to New York to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening , while the Magic remain home and await the Toronto Raptors for a Friday night showdown as well .

Paul George shot just 3 - of - 14 from the field , but the four other members of the starting five hitting double - digit scoring . Indiana also held the Magic to 40 percent shooting , including 26 percent from three - point range . C.J . Miles ' 16 points led the way for the Pacers . Jeff Teague with a near double - double of 13 points and nine assists , while Thaddeus Young stepped up with 12 points . Myles Turner posted 11 of his own , and Glenn Robinson led the bench with 14 points and seven rebounds . Al Jefferson provided a full stat line of 10 points , seven rebounds and three assists in just 16 minutes . Serge Ibaka 's 20 points led Orlando . Nicola Vucevic generated a 15 - point , 15 - rebound double - double . Evan Fournier and Elfrid Payton registered 12 and 11 points , respectively . D.J . Augustin 's 10 points led the bench .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors , 102 - 94 , at Amway Center on Friday . Despite heading into the contest without the services of DeMar DeRozan ( ankle ) , the Raptors ( 30 - 21 ) were still the clear - cut favorites over the Magic ( 20 - 32 ) , which had lost five of their last six games . However , defense is often a great equalizer , and such was the case Friday . Orlando managed to hold Toronto to sub - 40 - percent tallies from both the floor and three - point range , while also holding two members of their first unit , Patrick Patterson and DeMarre Carroll , scoreless . On the other end of the floor , the Magic benefited from a pair of double - doubles from Evan Fournier and Serge Ibaka that paced them on offense . The Raptors were led by a trio of 18 - point efforts from Jonas Valanciunas , Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell . Valanciunas added 11 rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block , Lowry also provided seven assists , five rebounds and one block , and Powell had a pair of boards , an assist and a steal . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 15 points , three rebounds , three assists and one steal , and Terrence Ross chipped in with 12 points , four rebounds , one assist and one block over 28 minutes as a reserve . Ibaka supplied a 20 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and three blocks . Fournier stepped up with 20 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Nikola Vucevic was right behind his talented teammates with 18 points , five rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Elfrid Payton tallied 10 points , six assists , four rebounds and one steal . C.J . Watson , back on the bench with Fournier 's recent return from injury , led the second unit with 18 points , four assists , three rebounds , two steals and one block . The Raptors remain on the road and head to the Big Apple to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon , while the Magic tangle with the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday night .

Orlando managed to limit Toronto to sub - 40 - percent tallies from both the floor and three - point range , while also holding two members of Raptors ' starting five , Patrick Patterson and DeMarre Carroll , scoreless . Serge Ibaka co - led the Magic with a 20 - point , 12 - rebound double - double , while Fournier stepped up with 20 points and 10 rebounds . Nikola Vucevic followed with18 points , while Elfrid Payton poured in 10 . C.J . Watson led the second unit with 18 points . The Raptors were led by a trio of 18 - point efforts from Jonas Valanciunas , Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell . Carroll and Patterson were a combined 0 - of - 4 from the field over a total of 25 minutes . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 15 points , and Terrence Ross chipped in with 12 points , four rebounds , one assist and one block over 28 minutes as a reserve .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic , 112 - 111 , Thursday at Amway Center . With two minutes remaining and the 76ers ( 19 - 34 ) down six points , the game was in serious doubt for Philadelphia . But , over the course of the next minute and a half , the 76ers hit five free throws before a Dario Saric layup put the team up by one point with just 35 seconds remaining . A short shot from Orlando 's Nikola Vucevic put them back up two , but then T.J. McConnell ended up being the hero once again , hitting his second game - winning shot of the season as the 76ers ultimately walked away with the victory . Saric stepped up in a big way for Philadelphia on Thursday , scoring a game - high 24 points and grabbing eight rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench , while the hero McConnell did well getting his teammates involved , dishing out eight assists to go along with eight points and five rebounds , as the Sixers managed to end a five - game losing streak with the win . As for the Magic ( 20 - 35 ) , Vucevic recorded yet another double - double , posting 21 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes . Evan Fournier came close to a triple - double , scoring a team - high 24 points to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists . Fournier shot 3 - of - 6 from behind the arc , and his team for the most part followed , shooting 48 percent from long range . Where the game was ultimately lost , however , was the Magic 's inability to take care of the basketball , as they recorded 21 total turnovers as a team . Up next , the 76ers will look to keep up their winning ways Saturday against the Heat , while the Magic will look to end their three - game losing streak Saturday against the Mavericks .

With star center Joel Embiid still nursing a lingering knee bruise , the 76ers needed someone to step up in the frontcourt . Embiid 's replacements , young centers Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel have , for the most part , failed to do so with each displaying their own glaring weaknesses . Over the last two games for Philadelphia , however , a different young frontcourt player has stepped up to the plate . First-year player Dario Saric played 28 minutes off the bench Wednesday , and each one of his 24 points and eight rebounds were necessary for the Sixers to end their five - game winning streak . Now , in his last two games , Saric has recorded a total of 44 points in 49 minutes while shooting a wildly impressive 16 - of - 26 ( 62 percent ) from the field and 7 - of - 10 from behind the arc . He led the team in scoring both nights .


The Spurs jumped out to a 30 - 16 first - quarter lead , held the Magic to 37 first - half points , and limited them to success rates of 40 percent from the field and 22 percent from three - point range . Orlando also committed 17 turnovers on the night and saw only three players hit double digits in the scoring column . Aldridge 's game - high 23 points paced the Spurs , while Leonard was right behind him with 22 . Dewayne Dedmon generated a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double , and Patty Mills led the bench with 13 points . Nikola Vucevic 's 16 - point , 10 - rebound double - double led the Magic . Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon turned in matching 11 - point efforts , while Evan Fournier provided nine points , five rebounds , five assists and one steal . Mario Hezonja led the Orlando second unit with eight points , one rebound , one assist , one steal and one block .

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Orlando Magic , 107 - 79 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Spurs ( 43 - 13 ) set the tone early , jumping out to a 30 - 16 lead after one quarter that they would n't come close to relinquishing . LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard spearheaded the offensive effort , but defense was the story of the night for San Antonio . They clamped down on a Magic ( 21 - 37 ) team that lost significant offensive firepower with the trade of Serge Ibaka to Toronto by holding them to 37 first - half points , and paltry success rates of 40 percent from the field and 22 percent from three - point range . Orlando also committed 17 turnovers on the night and saw only three players hit double digits in the scoring column . Aldridge paced the Spurs with a game - high 23 points , which he supplemented with three rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . Leonard was right behind him with 22 points , five rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . Dewayne Dedmon continued a successful stretch of starts with a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one block . Patty Mills led the bench with 13 points , six assists , two rebounds and two steals . Nikola Vucevic 's 16 - point , 10 - rebound double - double led the Magic . He also recorded a block . Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon turned in matching 11 - point efforts , with the former adding three rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block and the latter supplying six rebounds , two assists and one block . Evan Fournier provided nine points , five rebounds , five assists and one steal . Mario Hezonja led the Orlando second unit with eight points , one rebound , one assist , one steal and one block . The Spurs are off until Friday night , February 24th , when they 'll kick off the second half of the season in Los Angeles versus the Clippers . The Magic next take the court at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday , February 23rd .


Damian Lillard ( 33 points ) and C.J . McCollum ( 22 points ) combined for nearly half of Portland 's 112 points to spearhead the road win . The Blazers ' stellar shooting ( 51 percent overall , 47 percent from long range ) helped them overcome 19 turnovers and a 55 - 46 halftime deficit . They dominated the fourth quarter , outscoring the Magic by a 35 - 18 margin . Jusuf Nurkic and Maurice Harkless contributed matching 12 - point efforts , with the former also hauling in 12 boards . Shabazz Napier led the second unit with 10 points , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals . Nikola Vucevic 's 25 points paced Orlando . Evan Fournier contributed 20 points , while Terrence Ross , drawing his first start in an Orlando uniform , tallied 13 points . Aaron Gordon went for a near double - double , providing nine points and nine boards . Mario Hezonja led the bench with 10 points .

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Orlando Magic , 112 - 103 , at Amway Center on Thursday night . The arrival of Jusuf Nurkic is certainly an important development , but the Blazers ' ( 24 - 33 ) offense undeniably runs through the prolific backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum . The dynamic pair combined for 55 of Portland 's 112 points to spearhead the road win , and the visitors used stellar shooting ( 51 percent overall , 47 percent from long range ) to overcome 19 turnovers . It was a come - from - behind victory for the Blazers , as they 'd trailed the Magic ( 21 - 38 ) by a 55 - 46 margin at halftime . They were particularly spectacular in the final quarter , as they outscored Orlando , 35 - 18 , over the final 12 minutes . Lillard 's 33 points paced Portland , a total that he supplemented with five boards and two assists . McCollum followed with 22 points , six assists , one rebound , two steals and one block . Nurkic and Maurice Harkless contributed matching 12 - point efforts , with the former also hauling in 12 boards , dishing out five assists , recording three steals and posting a pair of blocks , and the latter supplying six rebounds , one assist , three blocks and one steal . Shabazz Napier led the second unit with 10 points , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals . Nikola Vucevic led the way for the Magic with 25 points , nine rebounds , two assists and one block . Evan Fournier contributed 20 points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal . Terrence Ross , drawing his first start in an Orlando uniform , tallied 13 points , five rebounds , one assist and three steals . Aaron Gordon went for a near double - double , providing nine points , nine rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Mario Hezonja spearheaded the bench with 10 points , two assists , one rebound and one steal . The Blazers next head north to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon , while Orlando remains home to tangle with the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday evening .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 105 - 86 , at Amway Center on Saturday night . The Magic ( 22 - 38 ) made one major move at the trade deadline , sending Serge Ibaka to the Raptors for swingman Terrence Ross . The latter found himself behind DeMar DeRozan and DeMarre Carroll at shooting guard and small forward , respectively , in Toronto . However , he 's stepped right into the starting role at the three in his new digs , and the results have been impressive so far . Ross particularly shined Saturday , tallying 24 points , four rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block to lead the offense . The Magic also stymied the Hawks ( 32 - 26 ) on the other end of the floor , limiting them to respective 38 and 32 percent success rates from the floor and three - point range and also goading them into 17 turnovers . Tim Hardaway , Jr. spearheaded the Hawks ' attack with a modest 15 points that he complemented with three rebounds and one steal . A quartet of 11 - point efforts from Dwight Howard , Paul Millsap , Taurean Prince and Dennis Schroder followed . Howard added 14 rebounds , one assist and one block against one of his former squads ; Millsap supplemented his scoring with seven rebounds , two assists and one block ; Prince also hauled in four boards and recorded a steal and a block ; Schroder , coming off the bench after serving a one - game team suspension Friday , supplied eight assists , five rebounds and one block . Newly-acquired Ersan Ilyasova mustered only five points but posted 10 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench . Ross was seconded by Aaron Gordon , who went for 18 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Nikola Vucevic , who 'd been questionable coming in with a sore Achilles , nevertheless tallied a 16 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included an assist , two steals and two blocks . Elfrid Payton had a near triple - double with 15 points , nine rebounds , nine assists , two steals and two blocks . D.J . Augustin led the bench with eight points and two assists . The Hawks head to Boston to take on the Celtics on Monday night , while Orlando is off until Wednesday night , when they 'll take on the New York Knicks at home .

Terrence Ross ' 24 points , his best to date in a Magic uniform , led the way . Orlando was excellent on the defensive end , limiting Atlanta to respective 38 and 32 percent success rates from the floor and three - point range and also goading them into 17 turnovers . Aaron Gordon 's 18 points followed Ross . Nikola Vucevic , who 'd been questionable coming in with a sore Achilles , nevertheless tallied a 16 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Elfrid Payton had a near triple - double with 15 points , nine rebounds and nine assists . D.J . Augustin led the bench with eight points . Tim Hardaway , Jr , 's 15 points led Atlanta . A quartet of 11 - point efforts from Dwight Howard , Paul Millsap , Taurean Prince and Dennis Schroder followed , with Howard adding 14 rebounds . Newly-acquired Ersan Ilyasova mustered only five points but posted 10 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench .


Kristaps Porzingis tallied 20 points in his return to lead the Knicks . New York also limited the Magic to 41 percent shooting overall and 20 percent ( 5 - for - 25 ) from three - point range . They were particularly stingy coming out of halftime , as they stymied Orlando to the tune of 16 points in the third period . Derrick Rose followed with 19 points , while Carmelo Anthony tallied a near double - double with 17 points and nine rebounds . Lance Thomas remained in the starting five at power forward and produced 11 points . Justin Holiday led the second unit with 14 points . Evan Fournier 's 22 points paced Orlando . D.J . Augustin followed with a bench - leading 15 points . Nikola Vucevic supplied a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Aaron Gordon shook off a quad contusion to register 10 points . Jeff Green chipped in with 11 points off the bench .

The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic , 101 - 90 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . Kristaps Porzingis made a somewhat surprising return to the starting lineup after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury , and did so at center , where Joakim Noah remains out following a procedure to clear out loose bodies in his left knee . The move paid dividends , as the seven - footer scored a team - high 20 points , which he supplemented with nine rebounds , two assists and one steal . The Knicks ( 25 - 36 ) were solid on the defensive side of the ball as well , limiting the Magic ( 22 - 39 ) to 41 percent shooting overall and 20 percent ( 5 - for - 25 ) from behind the arc . They were particularly stingy coming out of halftime , as they stymied their hosts to the tune of only 16 points in the third period . Derrick Rose was right behind Porzingis with 19 points , seven boards , four assists and one steal . Carmelo Anthony tallied a near double - double with 17 points , nine rebounds , two assists and two steals . Lance Thomas remained in the starting five at power forward despite Porzingis ' return and produced 11 points , five rebounds , one assist and two steals . Justin Holiday led the second unit with 14 points , one rebound , one steal and one block . Evan Fournier paced Orlando with 22 points , which he supplemented with two boards and two assists . D.J . Augustin followed with a bench - leading 15 points , along with four rebounds and one assist . Nikola Vucevic supplied a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included one steal . Aaron Gordon shook off a quad contusion to register 10 points and five boards . Jeff Green was productive as a reserve as well with 11 points , two rebounds , two blocks and one steal . The Knicks travel back north for a Friday night showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers , while the Magic remain home to tangle with the Miami Heat on Friday evening as well .


The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Miami Heat 110 - 99 , at Amway Center on Friday evening . The Magic got out to a great start , with a 33 - 25 first quarter , and managed to hold the lead going into half time . They then out - scored the Heat by five in the third quarter , behind 12 points in the quarter from Nikola Vucevic , and were able to hang on to close it out at home . With this win the Magic take the season series 3 - 1 . The Magic ( 23 - 39 ) are now 2 - 2 in their four games since trading Serge Ibaka and running with Terrence Ross as their starting small forward . Ross finished with 10 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting in the contest , while Nikola Vuvecic led the way with 25 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting . Orlando 's three other starters also scored in double digits , including Aaron Gordon with 21 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes , while Jeff Green chipped in 11 points off the bench . The Magic will go on to visit Washington on Sunday , as they look for a second straight win . Meanwhile , the Heat ( 28 - 34 ) trailed by as many as 19 in the second half and were never able to fully recover . James Johnson led the way for Miami , with 19 points , six assists , four rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 34 minutes off the bench . Hassan Whiteside hauled in a monstrous 18 rebounds to go along with 15 points , while Goran Dragic also chipped in 15 points . This marks the second loss in the three games for the Heat , as they teeter on the edge of the top eight in the East . The Heat go on to face the second night of a back - to - back as they play host to the Cavaliers on Saturday evening .

Nikola Vuvecic led the way for the Magic with 25 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting , to go along with nine rebounds , three blocks , one assist and one steal , in 32 minutes . Aaron Gordon followed up with with 21 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes , while Jeff Green chipped in 11 points off the bench . Elfrid Payton filled the stat sheet with 12 points , 10 rebounds , eight assists and three steals , in 27 minutes . Meanwhile , James Johnson led the way for Miami , with 19 points , six assists , four rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 34 minutes off the bench . Hassan Whiteside hauled in a monstrous 18 rebounds to go along with 15 points , while Goran Dragic also chipped in 15 points . The only other players to score in double digits for Miami were Tyler Johnson with 10 , and Wayne Ellington with 14 , in 20 minutes off the bench .


The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic , 113 - 105 , at Amway Center on Monday evening . The Knicks ( 26 - 38 ) had announced earlier in the day that Carmelo Anthony would sit out the second game of the back - to - back set with knee soreness , which created a domino effect that saw rookie Ron Baker enter the starting five . His absence naturally put more of a scoring load on the likes of Kristaps Porzingis , Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee , and each responded with solid contributions to help New York to a road win . The Knicks made a comeback after the Magic ( 23 - 41 ) had built a 28 - 20 lead after one quarter , and did it once more in the fourth in overcoming a 92 - 85 deficit to pull away for the eight - point victory . The win snapped an 11 - game losing streak for the Knicks in games in which Anthony had not taken the court . Lee led the way with 20 points , three rebounds , two assists and one steal . Lance Thomas continued his strong play with 17 points , four boards , two steals and one assist . Porzingis supplied 14 points , seven rebounds , one assist and one block . Willy Hernangomez matched his scoring total and added eight rebounds and three assists in just 18 minutes off the bench . Rose compiled 12 points , six assists and five rebounds , and Kyle O'Quinn registered 11 points , eight boards and one assist . Justin Holiday was solid as a reserve with 10 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Evan Fournier paced Orlando with a game - high 25 points , which he supplemented with three assists and two rebounds . Aaron Gordon tallied 17 points , five rebounds , four assists and one block . Elfrid Payton posted a 16 - point , 11 - rebound , 10 - assist triple - double that also included one steal . Bismack Biyombo , logging a second straight start in place of Nikola Vucevic ( Achilles ) , provided a second consecutive double - double with 10 points , 14 rebounds and one block . Jeff Green paced the bench with 15 points , one rebound and one block . The Knicks remain on the road and face off with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night , while the Magic are home again Wednesday evening as they take on the Chicago Bulls .

The Knicks overcame a 92 - 85 deficit in the fourth quarter to pull away for the eight - point victory . The win snapped an 11 - game losing streak for New York in contests Carmelo Anthony missed . Courtney Lee led the way with 20 points , while Lance Thomas continued his strong play with 17 points , four boards , two steals and one assist . Kristaps Porzingis supplied 14 points and Willy Hernangomez matched his scoring total and added eight rebounds in just 18 minutes . Rose compiled 12 points , and Kyle O'Quinn registered 11 points and eight boards as a reserve . Evan Fournier paced Orlando with a game - high 25 points . Aaron Gordon tallied 17 points , and Elfrid Payton posted a 16 - point , 11 - rebound , 10 - assist triple - double . Bismack Biyombo , starting once again for Nikola Vucevic ( Achilles ) , posted a 10 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Jeff Green 's 15 points paced the bench .


Elfrid Payton 's 22 - point , 14 - rebound , 14 - assist triple - double paced Orlando , while Evan Fournier had a near double - double of 20 points and nine rebounds . Terrence Ross registered 14 points , and Aaron Gordon tallied 13 . Jeff Green led the second unit with nine points , five boards , two assists and one steal . Orlando put together an excellent defensive effort as well , limiting the Bulls to 14 points in the fourth quarter and eliciting 16 turnovers from them . Jimmy Butler fought through an illness and took the court for the Bulls , posting a team - high 21 points and nine assists . Jerian Grant contributed 13 points , while Cristiano Felicio posted a bench - leading 11 points . Robin Lopez contributed a near double - double of 10 points and nine rebounds . Rajon Rondo , who was in danger of missing the contest , supplied eight points in 28 minutes .

The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls , 98 - 91 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Bulls ( 31 - 33 ) were in danger of playing Wednesday 's contest without their two most talented players , as Jimmy Butler 's ( illness ) availability suddenly came into question earlier in the day , while Dwyane Wade ( thigh ) was already ruled out . However , Butler persevered and took the court , posting a team - high 21 points that he supplemented with nine assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . However , with no other player tallying more than 13 points , it was n't quite enough against a Magic ( 24 - 41 ) squad that had its starting backcourt of Elfrid Payton and Evan Fournier hitting on all cylinders . Orlando put together an excellent defensive effort as well , limiting the Bulls to 14 points in the fourth quarter and eliciting 16 turnovers from them . Jerian Grant was second on the Bulls with the aforementioned 13 - point total , and he added five rebounds , two assists and one steal . Cristiano Felicio posted a bench - leading 11 points that he supplemented with two rebounds and one assist . Robin Lopez contributed a near double - double of 10 points , nine rebounds , one assist and two blocks . Rajon Rondo ( ankle ) , who had initially been deemed to be a game - time decision , took the floor and supplied eight points , six assists , five rebounds and one block in 28 minutes off the bench . Payton paced the Magic with a spectacular 22 - point , 14 - rebound , 14 - assist triple - double that also included two steals and two blocks . Fournier nearly accomplished a double - double himself with 20 points , nine boards , two assists and two steals . Terrence Ross registered 14 points , three rebounds and one assist . Aaron Gordon went for 13 points , four rebounds and two steals . Jeff Green led the second unit with nine points , five boards , two assists and one steal . The Bulls return home to tangle with the Houston Rockets on Friday night , while the Magic travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Friday evening as well .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Orlando Magic , 116 - 104 , at Amway Center on Saturday evening . The Magic ( 24 - 43 ) started out strong and owned a one - point advantage after the first quarter . However , LeBron James and the Cavs ( 43 - 21 ) were not about to drop their fourth straight , as they came back strong in the second , to take a 59 - 51 lead into half time . The teams tied the third quarter , before the Cavs pulled further away in the fourth . LeBron James notched a triple - double , as he led the way for the Cavs with 24 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting , 13 assists and 12 rebounds , in 38 minutes . Six other players scored in double digits in Cleveland 's well - rounded attack , including Kyrie Irving , who poured in 22 points and Iman Shumpert , with 15 points . Channing Frye , Deron Williams and J.R. Smith all scored in double figures off the bench . The Cavs needed this win to end their three - game losing streak . They will look to begin a winning streak , as they face the second game of a back - to - back , in Houston on Sunday . Meanwhile , Nikola Vucevic led the way for the Magic , with 20 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting , to go along with 16 rebounds , in 28 minutes , in his first game back after missing four games due to injury . Aaron Gordon chipped in 16 points and Evan Fournier added 15 points , while Terrence Ross was the only other player to score in double digits , as he added 10 . This is the Magic 's second straight loss . They will look to bounce back , when they visit Sacramento to take on the Kings on Monday .

Seven players scored in double digits for the Cavaliers , led by LeBron James , who triple - doubled , with 24 points , 13 assists , and 12 rebounds , in 38 minutes . Kyrie Irving followed up with 22 points on 9 - of - 22 shooting , along with eight rebounds , and seven assists , in 36 minutes . Tristan Thompson was solid , with 14 points , 13 rebounds and two blocks , while Iman Shumpert chipped in 15 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting , including 3 - of - 4 from deep . Channing Frye led the bench with 12 points , while J.R. Smith added 11 and Deron Williams added 10 . Meanwhile , Nikola Vucevic was great in his first game back after missing four , as he finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds , in 28 minutes of action . Aaron Gordon followed up with 16 points , while Evan Fournier added 15 . Eight players hit the court off the bench for Orlando , but none scored in double digits .


Despite these two teams playing for nothing more than pride , they left it all on the floor in this overtime thriller . In fact , there were 11 ties and 10 lead changes in total . Orlando took advantage of a happy whistle , as they went 38 - of - 46 from the free - throw line . Richaun Holmes got the start at center for Philly and finished with 24 points , 14 rebounds and four assists . Robert Covington also scored 24 points , adding 13 rebounds , four steals and two blocks to his tally . T.J. McConnell totaled 16 points and 11 assists . Nik Stauskas was a huge spark off the bench , dropping 20 points . Nikola Vucevic was the player of the game , as he amassed 26 points and 13 rebounds . Evan Fouriner accumulated 19 points , four rebounds and three assists . Elfrid Payton totaled 10 points , 13 rebounds , four assists and three steals .

The Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 112 - 109 , in overtime at Amway Center on Monday . This was a tale of two halves , as these lottery contenders left it all on the floor . The Sixers actually took a 15 - point lead into the half , but the Magic responded by sending the game into overtime . It was tight throughout , as there were 11 ties and 10 lead changes in total . The difference for Orlando was their ability to get to the free - throw line , as they finished the game 38 - of - 46 from the charity stripe . Both teams really struggled shooting , as they both failed to crack 39 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range . The Sixers ( 26 - 44 ) had to play this game extremely shorthanded and they did n't have enough to hold on to a big lead . Richaun Holmes got the start and had the game of his career though , totaling 24 points , 14 rebounds and four assists . Robert Covington was just as good , accruing 24 points , 13 rebounds , four steals and two blocks . Dario Saric finished with 16 points and five rebounds before fouling out in regulation . T.J. McConnell amassed 16 points , 11 assists and three steals . Nik Stauskas was the only bench player with more than four points , as he provided 20 points and five rebounds . On deck for Philly is a road matchup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . The Magic ( 26 - 45 ) have been struggling mightily , but this overtime win may give them some momentum for the final few weeks . Nikola Vucevic led the way for Orlando , as he collected 26 points and 13 rebounds . Evan Fournier finished second on the team with 19 points , four rebounds and three assists . Elfrid Payton tallied 10 points , 13 rebounds , four assists and three steals . Aaron Gordon produced 17 points , three rebounds and four assists before fouling out . Orlando 's next game will be a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic , 109 - 102 , at Amway Center on Wednesday night . The Hornets ( 32 - 39 ) came into Wednesday 's contest looking to keep their faint playoff hopes alive and to complete a season sweep of the Magic ( 26 - 46 ) . Given that they 'd blasted Orlando by 40 points in their most recent meeting , it appeared the chances for another win were high . The hosts had other plans , though , as they jumped out to a 54 - 48 halftime lead . However , led by a superb bench effort from Marco Belinelli and an equally impressive one from Kemba Walker , Charlotte outscored the Magic by a 32 - 20 margin in the fourth quarter to post their third consecutive win . Walker led the way for the Hornets with 22 points , seven assists and three rebounds . Belinelli followed with a second unit - leading 20 points , which he supplemented with three rebounds , one assist and one steal . Frank Kaminsky III was productive in a reserve role as well with 18 points ( 13 which came in the fourth quarter ) , five boards , an assist and a block . Cody Zeller followed with 15 points , six rebounds , two assists and three steals . Nicolas Batum provided a full stat line of 10 points , six assists , two rebounds and two steals . Marvin Williams managed a modest seven points but hauled in 10 rebounds and dished out two assists . Terrence Ross paced the Magic with 19 points , two rebounds , one assist and two steals . Evan Fournier poured in 15 points and added four boards , three assists and a steal . Elfrid Payton matched Fournier 's point total and added five rebounds and five assists . Nikola Vucevic posted a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included eight assists , three blocks and one steal . Jodie Meeks led the bench with 10 points and a pair of boards . The Hornets head back home to face off with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday evening , while the Magic remain home to tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night .

After being down by a 54 - 48 margin at halftime , Charlotte outscored the Magic , 32 - 20 , in the fourth quarter to post their third consecutive win . Kemba Walker led the way for the Hornets with 22 points and Marco Belinelli followed with a second unit - leading 20 points . Frank Kaminsky III was productive in a reserve role as well with 18 points ( 13 which came in the fourth quarter ) . Cody Zeller followed with 15 points , while Nicolas Batum provided 10 . Marvin Williams managed a modest seven points but hauled in 10 rebounds . Terrence Ross paced the Magic with 19 points . Evan Fournier poured in 15 points and Elfrid Payton matched his scoring total . Nikola Vucevic posted a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included eight assists , three blocks and one steal . Jodie Meeks led the bench with 10 points .


All five starters scored in double digits for the Magic , as they cruised to the 28 - point win . Terrence Ross led the way with 18 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting , including 5 - of - 6 from long range . Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic followed up with 16 points each , while Elfrid Payton turned in his fourth triple - double in March , with 14 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists , in 29 minutes . Jodie Meeks chipped in 15 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting , in 21 minutes off the bench . Meanwhile , the Pistons shot 35 percent from the field and only 2 - of - 22 from long range . Tobias Harris was the only starter to score in double digits , as he finished with 11 points . Andre Drummond grabbed 14 rebounds , to go along with six points , in 20 minutes , while Jon Leuer was Detroit 's high - point man , with 16 points , eight rebounds , two assists and a steal , in 28 minutes off the bench . Ish Smith only played 16 minutes , after drawing the start , and finished with six points and three rebounds

The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons , 115 - 87 , at Amway Center on Friday evening . The Magic ( 27 - 46 ) took control right from the start and maintained it by winning the first three quarters , on their way to the 28 - point blowout win . They led by four after one quarter and increased the margin to 18 , as they went into halftime with a 57 - 39 lead . The Magic scored 70 points over the second and third quarters , causing Stan Van Gundy to bench his starters for the fourth quarter . All five starters scored in double digits for the Magic , led by Terrence Ross , who finished with 18 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting , including 5 - of - 6 from long range . Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic followed up with 16 points each , while Elfrid Payton turned in his fourth triple - double in March , as he finished with 14 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists , in 29 minutes . Jodie Meeks chipped in 15 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting , in 21 minutes off the bench , as he took advantage of some extended minutes in the fourth . The Magic have a couple of days off before they take on the Raptors in Toronto on Monday . Meanwhile , the Pistons ( 34 - 39 ) were simply not able to get it going , as they shot only 35 percent from the field and only 2 - of - 22 from long range . Tobias Harris was the only starter to score in double digits , as he finished with 11 points , while Andre Drummond grabbed 14 rebounds , to go along with six points , in 20 minutes . Jon Leuer was Detroit 's high - point man , with 16 points , eight rebounds , two assists and a steal , in 28 minutes off the bench . Ish Smith only played 16 minutes , after drawing the start . Smith finished with six points and three rebounds . The Pistons next contest takes place on Monday , when they visit New York to take on the Knicks .


The Thunder trailed by an 82 - 72 margin entering the fourth quarter but Russell Westbrook 's 31 - foot three - point jumper with seven seconds remaining in regulation knotted the score at 102 . OKC then dominated the Magic by a 12 - 4 margin in the extra period and also won the battle on the glass , 57 - 53 . Westbrook 's mammoth 57 - point , 13 - rebound , 11 - assist triple - double led the Thunder . Enes Kanter posted a 17 - point , 10 - rebound double - double off the bench . Victor Oladipo followed with 13 points . Steven Adams provided seven points and nine boards . Six players posted double - digit scoring for the Magic , with Evan Fournier 's 24 points leading the way . Terrence Ross poured in 23 points and Aaron Gordon totaled 13 . Nikola Vucevic supplied an 11 - point , 16 - rebound double - double . Elfrid Payton tallied 11 points , while Bismack Biyombo 's 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double led the bench . Andre Roberson posted six points .

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


The Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 115 - 107 , at Amway Center on Thursday evening . Both teams checked into Thursday 's game having long been eliminated from playoff contention despite having the ability to put together some high scoring tallies on occasion . The Nets ( 19 - 60 ) had demonstrated as much on multiple occasions during their recent 6 - 4 stretch , while the Magic ( 28 - 51 ) had weapons in Elfrid Payton and Nikola Vucevic that matched up very well against Brooklyn 's biggest weaknesses . All of those factors came into play Thursday , as both teams hit the 46 - percent mark from the field and engaged in an entertaining see - saw battle . True to their recent level of play , the Nets would n't go away easily , mounting a fourth - quarter comeback that ultimately fell short . Jeremy Lin enjoyed a standout night , leading the way for the visitors with 32 points and supplementing them with five rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . Caris LeVert followed with 20 points , which he supplemented with four boards and one assist . Brook Lopez had a quiet night , generating a modest 10 points , five rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes . Spencer Dinwiddie led the bench with 11 points , three rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . Isaiah Whitehead and Justin Hamilton produced a pair of 10 - point efforts off the bench as well . Elfrid Payton paced the Magic with a 22 - point , 11 - assist double - double that also included five rebounds , one steal and one block . Aaron Gordon registered 21 points , six rebounds , two assists and three steals . Jodie Meeks was next with 20 points and two rebounds . Nikola Vucevic tallied an 18 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and one steal . Mario Hezonja led the bench with 11 points , four rebounds , one assist and two blocks . The Nets head back home to tangle with the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night while the Magic remain home and await the Indiana Pacers for a Saturday evening showdown as well .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Orlando Magic , 127 - 112 , at Amway Center on Saturday evening . This marks the third win in a row for the Pacers , who are back in business , after losing four straight . They need everything they can get in order to stay in possession of a playoff spot in the East . They came into this game only one game ahead of the ninth - place Heat , and made sure it will stay that way for now , by winning all four quarters , behind 37 from Paul George . The Pacers shot a blistering 59 percent from the field and 50 percent from long distance . George led the way with 37 points on 14 - of - 22 shooting , including 4 - of - 9 from long range , along with seven rebounds and six assists , in 40 minutes . Myles Turner followed up with 23 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting , 10 rebounds and two blocks , in 30 minutes . Three other players scored in double digits for the Pacers , including C.J . Miles and Kevin Seraphin , who chipped in 11 each off the bench , while Thaddeus Young added 14 points on 7 - of - 8 shooting , in 31 minutes . The Pacers head to Philly , where they will take on the 76ers on Monday . Meanwhile , Terrence Ross led the Magic , with 29 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting , including 6 - of - 11 from downtown . Evan Fournier followed up with 23 points , while Elfrid Payton added 10 points and 10 assists . Aaron Gordon went for 17 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting , in 37 minutes . The Magic gave up a troublesome 64 points in the paint . They go on to face the Bulls in Chicago on Monday .


The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons , 113 - 109 , at Amway Center on Wednesday evening . The Magic ( 29 - 53 ) checked into the regular - season finale looking to finish the season on an up note after losing seven of their previous eight games . They got off to a magnificent start in that regard with a 38 - point first quarter , but the Pistons ( 37 - 45 ) clawed their way back throughout the game . Ultimately , it was stellar shooting ( 48 percent from field , 52 percent from three - point range ) for Orlando and a trio of triple - doubles from Aaron Gordon , Nikola Vucevic and Elfrid Payton that spearheaded the much - needed win . Ish Smith and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the way for the visitors with matching 20 - point efforts , with the former adding 10 assists and four rebounds and the latter supplying four rebounds and one steal . Reggie Bullock followed with a bench - leading 17 points , three assists , two rebounds and two steals . Boban Marjanovic contributed a 14 - point , 11 - rebound double - double in 21 minutes that also included three blocks and one steal . Henry Ellenson tallied 12 points , six rebounds , one assist and one steal in 19 minutes . Andre Drummond managed nine points but also hauled in 14 rebounds and dished out two assists . Aaron Gordon paced Orlando with a 32 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included two blocks and one steal . Elfrid Payton registered a 21 - point , 13 - assist double - double along with five boards . Nikola Vucevic provided an 18 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also featured an assist , two steals and two blocks . Evan Fournier contributed 12 points , three rebounds and two assists . Jodie Meeks led the bench with 12 points and one assist . With Wednesday 's win , the Magic secured a 3 - 1 season victory in the series .


The Houston Rockets took down the host Dallas Mavericks , 106 - 98 , in a matchup of divisional rivals on Friday . Houston was able to pull away in the third quarter on the back of strong three - point shooting . Forward Trevor Ariza led the team with 27 points and five three - pointers , while All-Star guard James Harden trailed narrowly behind with 26 points and four makes from deep . Harden also dished out eight assists , showing continued commitment to his new role as point guard . Harden made the shift under the guidance of new head coach Mike D'Antoni and in part due to the acquisition of shooting guard Eric Gordon . Gordon scored 18 points , also notching four rebounds and six assists . For Dallas , meanwhile , new acquisition Harrison Barnes led the way with 31 points . Barnes , the former Warrior , opened up his career in Dallas with a buzzer beater to force overtime on Wednesday . He picked back up with a strong outing , establishing himself as the focal point of the Mavericks offense . Despite Barnes 's significant contribution , however , Dallas was simply out - shot from behind the arc . The Mavericks made just 8 of 29 shot from three , compared to 15 of 32 for the Rockets . The teams will face off again on Sunday night , with Houston playing host .

James Harden told coach Mike D'Antoni that he was `` trippin ' `` after the coach said he expected Harden to double his assist numbers with his transition to point guard . After a 17 - assist debut and another eight Friday night against the Mavericks , the feat seems much more achievable than even he imagined . For the Rockets , D'Antoni 's run - and - gun offensive approach has quickly translated to the box score . The Rockets combined for 15 three - pointers and dished 21 assists , with 14 assists coming from their backcourt duo . For Dallas , meanwhile , the absence of Dirk Nowitzki opened up even more opportunity for the newly - acquired Harrison Barnes to lead the offense . Barnes stepped up to the challenge , scoring a game - high 31 points . Barnes was impressively efficient , going 13 - for - 23 including 2 - for - 4 from beyond the arc . The increased output is likely a product of Barnes 's increased role on the Mavericks versus the deeper Warriors squad he previously played with .


With much fanfare being made about the absurd statistical starts of many superstars , Damian Lillard continued to separate himself from the pack on Friday night . Through six games , Lillard is averaging just over 34 points on over 52 percent shooting . Friday 's 42 - point outing marked his highest scoring night of the season , though that was a high bar for Lillard to hop ; in six games , he has scored no lower than 27 and has eclipsed 35 points three times . For Dallas , meanwhile , offseason addition Harrison Barnes has seen his role shift with the Mavericks . After playing in a loaded Golden State offense , Barnes has been able to see the ball in his hands plenty in Dallas . With 17 points on Friday , Barnes remains Dallas 's top scorer , having reached double digits in all five games thus far .

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host Dallas Mavericks on Friday , 105 - 95 , behind 42 points from point guard Damian Lillard . It was a tight game until the fourth quarter , as Portland ( 3 - 3 ) held just a three - point lead at the end of the third . It was Lillard time the whole way , however , as the point guard delivered his highest - scoring performance of the season thus far . Lillard 's 42 - point eruption on 12 - of - 18 shooting helped make up for cooler nights from backcourt partner C.J . McCollum , who scored just nine points , and the Portland bench , who combined for just 14 . The team played a perimeter - focused game , scoring 36 points on three - point shots , including 15 from Lillard . Dallas ( 0 - 5 ) , meanwhile , saw yet another loss come in Friday 's matchup . The team has yet to pick up a win in the 2016 - 17 season , and has seen major shooting struggles thus far . These struggles continued against Portland , as the team shot just 41 percent from the field . Veteran team leader Dirk Nowitzki , who was recently sidelined due to an illness , came back to play just 16 minutes on Friday . Nowitzki scored only five points on 2 - of - 6 shooting . Shooting guard Wesley Matthews , meanwhile , was seemingly invisible on the floor , shooting just 1 - of - 6 and recording no rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes of play . Portland will face off against Memphis on Sunday , while Dallas will hope to finally pick up a win as they host Milwaukee .


The host Dallas Mavericks won their first game of the season on Sunday , beating the Milwaukee Bucks 86 - 75 in overtime . It was a low - scoring affair for both sides , due in large part to cold perimeter shooting from both teams . For Dallas ( 1 - 5 ) , the vast majority of the team 's scoring came from guard J.J. Barea and forward Harrison Barnes , who scored a combined 55 points on the night . While Barnes hit half his shot attempts and Barea shot a respectable 8 - of - 18 from the floor with a pair of three - pointers , the Mavericks hit just 38 percent of their attempts from the floor . Shooting guard Wesley Matthews was particularly shaky from the field , hitting just 3 - of - 17 from the field on the night . The lead flipped back and forth throughout , with stagnant offense making it difficult for either team to establish a significant lead . Dallas finally appeared to get things going in overtime , however , as they were able to outscore Milwaukee 12 - 1 in the extra period . For Milwaukee ( 4 - 3 ) , shooting was an equally significant struggle , as the team hit just 37 percent of its shots from the floor with only six three - pointers made . Point-forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had his quietest night of the season going just 4 - of - 12 from the field for only 11 points . It was a promising night for third - year forward Jabari Parker , however . The former second overall pick had 16 points and seven rebounds while hitting half his shot attempts . The Mavericks will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday , while Milwaukee will have a long break before facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday .

Harrison Barnes has been enjoying a lot more offensive freedom with his new team . The former Warrior is averaging a career - high in both points and field goal attempts , both of which experienced boosts after Sunday 's win . Barnes saw the third 30 - point game of his career and the second of the season , scoring 34 points on a team - high 26 attempts from the field . Interestingly , Barnes has seen his efficiency increase , as he hit half his shots yet again on Sunday . Another young and statistically dominant forward , Milwaukee 's Giannis Antetokounmpo , had an off night on Sunday , going just 4 - of - 12 on the night . The 'Greek Freak ' had been leading the Bucks in every major statistical category heading into Sunday . His teammates were forced to pick up his slack , however , as he posted numbers well below his averages , including just two assists .


Injuries to Deron Williams ( calf ) , J.J. Barea ( calf ) and Dirk Nowitzki ( Achilles ) have really hurt this Dallas team and it came to a head in this game . The Mavericks ' 64 points was easily the lowest mark in the NBA this season and the 17 turnovers to nine assists was one of the worst marks in NBA history . No player scored more than 15 points in this game , as Harrison Barnes scored his 15 points on 5 - of - 17 shooting . This was a revenge game for Chandler Parsons and he led the Grizzlies in scoring , dropping 12 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting . Amazingly , the Mavericks scored 27 of their 64 points off turnovers , which shows just how bad they were shooting the ball . They made just 21 shots in this game , as they got 17 of their points from the free - throw line and went just 5 - of - 25 from three - point range . Both teams will return to action on Saturday , as they 'll desperately want to forget about this game as soon as possible .

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host Dallas Mavericks , 80 - 64 , at American Airlines Center on Friday . In a battle between two offensively inept teams , this scoreline looks more like a college score than an NBA one . Dallas really struggled offensively , as they shot 29 percent from the field and 20 percent from three - point range . The Mavericks were actually held to just 22 points between the second and third quarters , which is easily the lowest two - quarter stretch of any team this season . Memphis was n't much better , as they shot 40 percent from the field and 36 percent from three - point range . The assist - to - turnover ratio was huge as well , with Memphis recording 16 assists and 12 turnovers , while Dallas committed 17 turnovers to just nine assists . Memphis ( 7 - 5 ) put on a defensive display for the ages here , as they slowed this game down to a crawl . While no player scored more than 12 points , they had eight players score at least six in their win . Chandler Parsons led the team in scoring , as he dropped 12 points in 23 minutes of action in what was a revenge game for the former Maverick . Marc Gasol was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . Zach Randolph was a nice spark off the bench , amassing 10 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Memphis will return to action on Saturday , when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves for their next game . Dallas ( 2 - 9 ) is dealing with as many injuries as anyone right now , but there 's no excuse for 64 points in an NBA game . Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring , as he totaled 15 points and seven rebounds on 5 - of - 17 shooting . Seth Curry was the only other starter in double figures , tallying 11 points , four rebounds and two assists . Jonathan Gibson led the bench in scoring in his first game with the Mavs , dropping 11 points , four rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes of action . Dallas will look to play better on Saturday , when they travel to Orlando to face the Magic .


Wednesday 's game was a shockingly strong performance from the Mavericks , as the 104 points they scored against the Clippers was the first time they scored over 100 points since Nov. 9 against the Lakers , which also happened to be the last time they won a game . In their six games prior to Wednesday , Dallas was averaging a lowly 82 points per game , a stretch highlighted by a 64 - point performance against the Grizzlies . There were a lot of signs as to why the Mavericks managed to have an effective scoring night Wednesday , including shooting a high mark from behind the arc ( 11 - of - 24 ) , capitalizing on their trips to the free throw line ( 17 - of - 18 ) and most importantly , rebounding . The Mavericks actually out - rebounded the Clippers 44 to 43 and managed to grab 10 offensive rebounds against a strong rebounding team in Los Angeles , giving them multiple possessions and opportunities for second - chance points .

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124 - 104 at American Airlines Center on Wednesday . After falling behind early to the Mavericks ( 2 - 11 ) , the Clippers ( 13 - 2 ) quickly kicked it into high gear as they maintained their best record in the NBA . Following a dominate second - quarter performance , Los Angeles , and their 23 - point lead heading into halftime , proved to be too much for Dallas . The Clippers starters all played 26 minutes or less after resting in the fourth quarter , so it was Austin Rivers off the bench who led the team in scoring , as he posted an efficient 22 points in 26 minutes . Chris Paul led the starters with 18 points and four assists , while DeAndre Jordan was n't far behind , recording 16 points and a team - high eight rebounds . For the Mavericks , it was the return of star power forward Dirk Nowitzki to the starting lineup after the German missed the last eight games due to an Achilles tendon injury . Prior to the game , head coach Rick Carlisle said Nowitzki would be on a strict minutes restriction , but he still managed to play 20 minutes , scoring 10 points and grabbing six rebounds in that time . Harrison Barnes led the way for the Mavericks as he returned to his regular spot as the team 's starting small forward , scoring 22 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting in 30 minutes . Dallas , however , lost their seventh straight game as they continue to slide in this young season . Up next , the Clippers will look to stay hot on the road when they take on the Pistons on Friday , while the Mavericks will look to end their losing streak against the Cavaliers in Cleveland .


The host Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 91 - 81 , at American Airlines Center on Sunday . To say these teams struggled on the offensive end in this matchup would be an understatement . Dallas had one of their best defensive games of the season though , holding New Orleans to just 39 percent from the field and 25 percent from three - point range . The Mavericks shot 42 percent from the field on their end and 37 percent from three - point range . The Mavericks really turned it on late , outscoring New Orleans , 31 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . All the statistics were even , as assists , turnovers , steals , blocks , points in the paint and fouls were all within two of one another . New Orleans ( 6 - 12 ) has been riding the back of Anthony Davis in their current hot streak , but he could n't quite do enough to carry them here . Davis still finished with a game - high 36 points and 13 rebounds in the defeat . No other starter scored more than nine points , with the other four starters combining for 19 points in all . Jrue Holiday had another nice game off the bench , totaling 17 points , four rebounds and six assists . No other player on the roster had more than nine points , five rebounds or three assists . The Pelicans will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for their next game . Dallas ( 3 - 13 ) came into this game with the lowest - scoring offense in the NBA , but they did just enough to crack their eight - game losing streak . Harrison Barnes led the Mavericks in scoring , tallying 23 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Wesley Matthews was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 21 points , three rebounds and three assists . Justin Anderson provided 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench . Andrew Bogut scored just five points on three shots , but grabbed 14 rebounds as the starting center . It will be tough for Dallas to add to this win , as they play the San Antonio Spurs on the road for their next game .

Dallas has had to turn games into defensive struggles with their inept offense , as they played some elite defense in this win . They held the Pelicans to just 39 percent from the field and 25 percent from three - point range . All the statistics were even , as assists , turnovers , steals , blocks , points in the paint and fouls were all within two of one another . There were 20 ties and 18 lead changes , as this game came down to the wire . In fact , no team led by more than 10 points in this matchup . Anthony Davis was the star of the game , scoring a game - high 36 points , adding 13 rebounds , three assists and two steals to his tally . Jrue Holiday was the only other Pelican to reach double figures in scoring , dropping 17 points , four rebounds and six assists off the bench . The other nine players on New Orleans combined for just 28 points . Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews carried the load for Dallas , combining for 44 of the teams 91 points .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 94 - 97 Wednesday at American Airlines Center . The Spurs ( 14 - 4 ) were playing their second leg of a back - to - back , but we able to bounce back nicely against Dallas ( 3 - 13 ) after dropping Tuesday 's matchup against the Magic . San Antonio rested Tony Parker , Manu Ginobili and Pau Gasol on the second leg , but still managed to put together a solid offensive performance , shooting 47 percent from the field and an astounding 58 percent from behind the arc . It was backup point guard Patty Mills who shined off the bench Wednesday , as he shot 9 - of - 12 shooting from the field overall and 5 - of - 6 from behind the arc en route to a team - high 23 points . And it was a necessary effort , as the team 's stars in Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge struggled mightily . Leonard managed 21 points , but shot just 5 - of - 16 from the field , while Aldridge could not get anything going , scoring just five points on 2 - of - 9 shooting . Danny Green was the only other Spur to score in double figures , notching 11 points . For the Mavericks , they continue to slide , with Wednesday 's loss being their ninth in their last 10 games . It was yet another offensive struggle for Dallas too , with Wednesday 's 87 points being the seventh time this season where they failed to score 90 points . Wesley Mathews led the way , scoring a game - high 26 points in 37 minutes . Harrison Barnes was the only other starter to reach double figures with 17 points , while Seth Curry and Dwight Powell scoring double figures off the bench , scoring 14 and 10 points respectively . As a team , the Mavericks shot a lowly 43 percent from the field . Up next , the Spurs will head home Friday to take on the Wizards , while the Mavericks will look to turn their season around in Charlotte on Thursday against the Hornets .

In the 13 games prior to Wednesday night LaMarcus Aldridge played at least 30 minutes , he never failed to score less than 10 points . In fact , Aldridge scored less than 10 points while playing at least 30 minutes just twice in all of last season . Wednesday night against the Mavericks , Aldridge notched his lowest scoring total - - five points - - since joining San Antonio , and he did so in 32 minutes of playing time . And while Wednesday 's struggle does not indicate the season Aldridge has had so far , as he is still averaging 18 points and 7 rebounds . Those numbers , however , are still subpar by Aldridge 's standards , as after averaging at least 21 points and eight rebounds in five straight years with Portland , the power forward 's numbers have dipped to 18 points and under seven rebounds per game . With Tim Duncan retired and gone , the Spurs will need Aldridge to channel the player he was in Portland if they want a chance to compete in the Western Conference again .


Dwight Powell notched a career - high 17 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting , along with eight rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench for Dallas . Wesley Matthews was the high - point man for the Mavs as he tied a season - high with 26 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting , including 7 - of - 11 from long range . Harrison Barnes added 22 points and five rebounds . Deron Williams tallied 15 assists to go along with nine points , in 31 minutes . The Mavericks recorded 31 assists on 40 field goals . Jimmy Butler was the only player to score more than 15 points for the Bulls as he finished with 26 points , along with nine rebounds , four assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . Rajon Rondo went 1 - of - 4 from the field as he finished with 2 points , two assists and two rebounds in 24 minutes . The Bulls gave up 20 turnovers and only tallied nine assists .

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


Charlotte 's Nicolas Batum has spent his career stuffing the stat sheet , a talent he showed off on Monday . The guard led the team in both rebounding and assists , with 15 and seven respectively . Things were not perfect , however , for Batum , who went 0 - for - 6 from beyond the arc . Charlotte struggled from three - point range as a team , knocking down just three threes on the night . Guard Marco Belinelli accounted for two of those threes , as he scored 16 off the bench . For Dallas , meanwhile , forward Harrison Barnes led the way with 29 points and seven rebounds . Barnes shot a respectable 10 - of - 21 from the field and hit 2 - of - 4 from beyond the arc . Point guard Deron Williams , meanwhile , had an impressive double - double for Dallas , scoring 15 and dishing out 13 assists . However , Williams shot just 6 - of - 18 in the game .

The visiting Charlotte Hornets defeated the host Dallas Mavericks , 109 - 101 , on Monday . The Hornets ( 12 - 9 ) needed the win badly after having gone 4 - 6 in their previous ten games . Monday 's matchup was among the easier on the Hornets ' schedule , as Dallas sits near the bottom of the league standings . Still , Charlotte saw a hard - fought game , with the team 's lead in single digits as the game neared its end . Guard Kemba Walker led the team with 19 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting , but had just three rebounds and four assists . Nicolas Batum , meanwhile , recorded 14 points and an impressive 15 rebounds from the shooting guard position . Batum also dished out a team - high seven assists . Dallas ( 4 - 16 ) , meanwhile , sits only half a game above the league - worst 76ers following Monday 's loss . Dallas has been heavily depleted by injury early this season , most notably to veteran star Dirk Nowitzki ( achilles ) . On Monday , starters Dorian Finney-Smith and Andrew Bogut combined for just 35 minutes and one point , showcasing the dire state of Dallas 's roster . Newly acquired forward Harrison Barnes , however , led the team with an impressive 29 points . Barnes has stepped up in his larger role with Dallas after spending years as a fourth option on offense in Golden State . The Hornets will host the Pistons on Thursday while Dallas will host the Kings .


Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins posted an impressive stat line en route to Sacramento 's blowout of the Mavericks on Wednesday . Cousins scored 24 points and pulled down 14 rebounds while dishing out seven assists . He led the team in all three categories . It was an extremely efficient shooting night for the Kings , as the team made 56 percent of its field goal attempts . Forward Rudy Gay hit 8 - of - 14 shots from the field and had 19 points , while point guard Darren Collison scored 19 on 5 - of - 10 shooting . Bench guard Garrett Temple added 17 points on just six shots , as he made all four of his three - point attempts . The Mavericks , meanwhile , struggled yet again on the offensive end . The team turned it over 20 times in total , including 16 from the starting five . It was a solid outing for guard Wesley Matthews , however , as he scored 16 points and hit four three - pointers .

The Sacramento Kings blew out the host Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday , 120 - 89 . Sacramento ( 8 - 13 ) has struggled this season , though center DeMarcus Cousins has not . 'Boogie ' has continued to play at an All-Star level and did so in Wednesday 's win , scoring a team - high 24 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting . Cousins added 14 rebounds and seven assists in what was an impressive all - around effort for the star big man . Forward Rudy Gay , meanwhile , went 8 - of - 14 for 19 points while adding four assists and four steals . Sacramento showcased stellar ball movement , recording 28 assists on the night . The team shot the ball exceptionally well , hitting 56 percent of its shots from the floor . Dallas ( 4 - 17 ) has seen its worst start in years and remains just half a game above Philadelphia for the league 's worst record . Veteran star Dirk Nowitzki ( Achilles ) remains out , leaving a hole in the lineup for the injury - riddled Mavs . One bright spot , however , has been the resurgence of wing Wesley Matthews . After an ice - cold start to the 2016 - 17 campaign , Matthews has seen a significant turnaround in recent weeks . On Wednesday , Matthews scored a team - high 20 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting from the field and 5 - of - 5 from the free - throw line . However , Matthews did commit four turnovers , a common theme for the Mavericks throughout the night . The team committed 20 turnovers as a whole . On Friday , the Kings will host the New York Knicks and the Mavericks will host the Indiana Pacers .


Paul George had a slow second half but still was the high - point man for the Pacers , as he finished with 22 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , including 3 - of - 4 from long range , along with seven rebounds , in 40 minutes . Myles Turner added 18 points and six rebounds , while C.J . Miles chipped in 18 points on 6 - of - 9 three - point shooting , in 28 minutes off the bench . Wesley Matthews led the way for the Mavericks as he finished with 26 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , including 5 - of - 10 from long range . Harrison Barnes followed - up with 25 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting , including 3 - of - 3 from long range . Barnes added eight rebounds and two assists as well . Dwight Powell was solid in 21 minutes off the bench , with 14 points and five rebounds . Seth Curry played 25 minutes despite coming off injury , and finished with four points and six assists .

The host Dallas Mavericks showed no quit as they held on to defeat the travel - worn Indiana Pacers 111 - 103 at American Airlines Center on Friday evening . The Mavericks used a 34 - 13 run during the middle quarters , during which Wesley Matthews out - scored the entire Pacers team 16 - 13 , to take the lead and did not look back , on their way to their fourth home win of the season and third win in their last seven games . Matthews was the high - point man for the Mavericks ( 5 - 17 ) , finishing with 26 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting , including 5 - of - 10 from long range . Harrison Barnes followed up with 25 points on fantastic 10 - of - 17 shooting , along with eight rebounds and two assists . Deron Williams chipped in 16 points , while Dorian Finney-Smith added 12 points and eight rebounds . Dwight Powell had another solid game , with 14 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench . Things could be starting to look up for the Mavs , who had been pummeled by injuries early on but have shown improvement as guys like Williams and Devin Harris have returned . The Mavericks will face the second night of a back - to - back as they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets on Saturday . Meanwhile , despite shooting 14 - of - 25 from long range and 25 - of - 26 from the foul line the Pacers still came up short in their fifth and final game of a grueling West-coast swing . Paul George led Indiana with 22 points in the contest , while Myles Turners and C.J . Miles both chipped in 18 . The Pacers fell to 3 - 8 on the road with this loss but will look to get back on track as soon as possible as they return home to face the second night of a back - to - back as they play host to the Trail Blazers on Saturday .


The Dallas Mavericks saw the most impressive offensive night of their season so far , thanks in large part to shooting guard Wesley Matthews . Matthews scored a team - high 25 points on 10 - of - 14 shooting with five three - pointers . The sharpshooter was complemented by forward Harrison Barnes , who shot 6 - of - 11 en route to 18 points . Point guard Deron Williams went 7 - of - 16 for 17 points and also dished out a team - high eight assists . Dallas posted ridiculously high team shooting splits of 58 percent from the field , 46 percent from three - point range , and 83 percent from the line in the game . Denver , meanwhile , saw a fairly sloppy offensive night , as the team had 16 turnovers and shot just 42 percent . Bench big man Nikola Jokic , however , provided a bright spot for the Nuggets . The sophomore had 27 points and 11 rebounds on 10 - of - 12 shooting in what was one of the best statistical performances of his young career .

The Dallas Mavericks took down the visiting Denver Nuggets on Monday , 112 - 92 . Dallas ( 6 - 18 ) still remains at the bottom of the NBA , though Monday 's win showed some promise for the struggling team . The Mavericks shot 58 percent from the field and 46 percent on three - point attempts . At the helm of this offensive attack was shooting guard Wesley Matthews , who posted a terrific 25 points on 10 - of - 14 shooting with five three - pointers . Forward Harrison Barnes scored 18 points , while point guard Deron Williams had 17 points and eight assists . The team protected the ball respectably , turning it over only nine times on the night . Denver ( 9 - 16 ) , meanwhile , saw shoddy offensive play in the crushing loss . The team shot just 42 percent from the floor and 28 percent from three - point range . Surprisingly , though , those issues did not stem from notoriously inefficient point guard Emmanuel Mudiay . Mudiay shot 6 - of - 12 and scored 17 points , the most of any Nuggets ' starter . Sophomore big man Nikola Jokic also posted an efficient line off the bench , leading the team with a whopping 27 points and 11 rebounds on 10 - of - 12 shooting . Dallas will host the Pistons on Wednesday night , while Denver will host the Trail Blazers on Thursday .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the host Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday , 95 - 85 . Detroit ( 14 - 13 ) bounced back with the win after losing 97 - 79 to the lowly 76ers on Sunday . Wednesday 's game went the opposite direction for the Pistons , in part due to their utter domination on the glass . The team held a 50 - 30 rebounding advantage and had 10 offensive boards . Big man Andre Drummond led the team with a whopping 17 rebounds , despite a marginal contribution on offense ( three points , 1 - of - 3 shooting ) . Point guard Reggie Jackson led the team with 20 points , while forward Jon Leuer came off the bench for 19 . The team shot an impressive 50 percent overall on the night . Dallas ( 6 - 19 ) sits at the bottom of the Western Conference despite a six - game stretch of .500 basketball heading into Wednesday . The team struggled on offense in Wednesday 's contest , shooting just 41 percent from the field . Only two Mavericks scored in double figures , as forward Harrison Barnes led the team with 19 points . Guard Deron Williams scored 16 and shot 9 - of - 9 at the line but was just 3 - of - 13 from the field . Williams also recorded a team - high five assists . The Pistons will play in Washington on Friday against the Wizards , while the Mavericks will head to Utah to take on the Jazz .

The Detroit Pistons saw utter domination on the glass in their win over Dallas , due in large part to the dominance of center Andre Drummond . The All-Star center had a stat line reminiscent of Dennis Rodman , scoring only three points on 1 - of - 3 shooting , but pulling down a monstrous 17 rebounds to lead the team . The Pistons finished with a 50 - 30 advantage in the rebounding column . Point guard Reggie Jackson led the team in scoring , pouring in 20 points to go along with six assists . Meanwhile , bench forward Jon Leuer made a contribution of 19 points and five rebounds on 8 - of - 9 shooting . It was an overall efficient night for the Pistons , as the team shot over 50 percent from the field . Dallas , however , saw offensive inefficiency . Though the team forced 19 turnovers , they were largely unable to capitalize , shooting just 41 percent and having only two players score in double digits . Forward Harrison Barnes led the team with 19 points , while point guard Deron Williams had 13 points and five assists .


Playing without the services of Rudy Gay and Omri Casspi , DeMarcus Cousins was relied on even more than usual , and he responded with a game - high 33 points . However , the remaining members of Sacramento 's starting five posted single - digit scoring tallies , with Kosta Koufos ( six points , nine boards ) , Garret Temple ( five points ) , Ben McLemore ( five points ) and Darren Collision ( two points on 1 - of - 8 shooting ) all considerably underperforming . Ty Lawson was the only other player with double - digits in the scoring column , supplying 10 points off the bench . Dorian Finney-Smith led the way for Dallas with 17 points , while Harrison Barnes , Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews all had matching 15 - point efforts . Devin Harris ( 14 points , seven rebounds , an assist and a steal ) and Seth Curry ( 13 points , five rebounds , four assists , two steals ) were highly productive in reserve roles .

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings , 99 - 79 , at American Airlines Center on Sunday . The Kings ( 10 - 17 ) checked in to the contest short - handed , as both Rudy Gay ( hip ) and Omri Casspi ( illness ) were sidelined . That put the onus on DeMarcus Cousins even more than usual , and he did respond with a game - high 33 points , along with six rebounds and a block . However , it was far from enough to offset single - digit scoring tallies from the remainder of Sacramento 's starting five . Meanwhile , the Mavs ( 7 - 20 ) saw six players hit double digits in the scoring column , while shooting a solid 45 percent from the field as a team . Kosta Koufos was the next most productive starter for the Kings , albeit a distant second to Cousins ' standout effort . Koufos posted six points , nine rebounds and a pair of steals . Garrett Temple and Ben McLemore posted a pair of five - point efforts , and Darren Collison turned in a disappointing two points , three assists and a rebound on just 1 - of - 8 shooting over 25 minutes . Ty Lawson paced the bench with 10 points , three assists , two rebounds and a steal . Dorian Finney-Smith led the way for Dallas with 17 points , three assists , two rebounds and a steal . Harrison Barnes was just short of a double - double with 15 points , nine boards , two assists , three steals and a block . Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews also had matching 15 - point efforts , while shooting a combined 11 - of - 23 . Devin Harris ( 14 points , seven rebounds , an assist and a steal ) and Seth Curry ( 13 points , five rebounds , four assists , two steals ) were highly productive in reserve roles . Sacramento heads back home for a Tuesday evening date with the Trail Blazers , while the Mavericks travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Monday night .