The Cleveland Cavaliers ( 28 - 10 ) embarrassed the Houston Rockets ( 21 - 20 ) in a 91 - 77 win on Friday . It 's not too often that an offense like the Rockets gets completely shut down , but that happened on Friday . They were held to just 35 percent shooting and shot just 6 - for - 25 from three - point range . Houston was held to just 51 points through three quarters while shooting under 30 percent as well and there was simply no juice in the building for the Rockets to build off of . The 77 points was a season - low for Houston and they were lucky to get to that total with the result out of hand very early . This was just one of those ugly NBA blowouts that 's hard to watch and that 's a frustrating sign for Houston with the recent success they have had . Cleveland was clearly frustrated by losing on Thursday to the San Antonio Spurs and put it to the Rockets here . What makes this so impressive is that this was the back end of a back - to - back after playing one of the most defensively aggressive teams the night before . All of the `` big three '' played great for Cleveland here , as LeBron James , Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love all put up great lines . James finished with 19 points , seven rebounds and seven assists . Irving finished with 23 points on 9 - for - 17 shooting and Love recorded an 11 point - 13 rebound double - double . The bench really struggled , but when these three are playing like this , it really does n't matter . Up next for the Cavaliers is one of the showcase games of the year , as they host the Golden State Warriors on Martin Luther King Day . This was one of Houston 's worst offensive games in years and it 's no surprise it came against a stout defense like the Cavaliers . The bench was downright bad on Friday , as the six regular bench players combined for 24 points on 5 - for - 26 shooting , which included some garbage time scoring . It was n't just the bench though , as no player scored more than 14 points . That player was James Harden , who shot 2 - for - 10 while committing seven turnovers in a nightmare game . The one bright spot would be a double - double from Dwight Howard , who has been playing his best ball of the year over recent weeks . This snapped a five - game wining streak for the Rockets and it does n't get much easier on Monday , when they play the scorching hot Los Angeles Clippers .


The Detroit Pistons ( 23 - 19 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 22 - 22 ) 123 - 114 on Wednesday , despite a nightmare free - throw game from Andre Drummond . Drummond missed 23 foul shots , going 13 for 36 from the free - throw line to set an NBA record for most missed free throws in a game . The Pistons shot 59 foul shots to the Rockets ' 18 . Detroit outscored Houston , 71 - 58 , in the first and fourth quarters , and it really was n't close aside from a small stretch in the third quarter when the Rockets decided to go to a hack - a - Drummond strategy.This was the first time Detroit has won in Houston since 2005 . All five Pistons starters scored in double - figures . Up next for the Pistons is a date with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday . James Harden carried the Rockets on his back with a triple - double , finishing with 33 points , 17 rebounds and 14 assists . Dwight Howard suffered an ankle injury in the opening minutes . Trevor Ariza continued to struggle , as he went just 1 - for - 8 from the field to tally three points , four rebounds and one assist in another lackluster performance . Houston will look to bounce back in their next game on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks .


The Houston Rockets ( 23 - 22 ) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks ( 19 - 26 ) 102 - 98 , on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston . Houston came into this game with quite a shake - up in their lineup . Dwight Howard and Patrick Beverley both sat this one out with sprained ankles but it was not about who was missing for the Rockets , rather who had joined . Josh Smith made his debut for Houston after being traded from the Clippers earlier on Friday . The Rockets had lost their last two games and three of their last four previous to this game but managed to grind out the win . Houston has now won its last five versus the Bucks . The Rockets led by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter but Milwaukee battled back with a 32 - point fourth quarter . The Bucks brought it to a two - point game with six seconds left but Trevor Ariza hit two clutch free throws to put the game just out of reach . Ariza finished the game with 19 points ( 5 - 15 FG , 5 - 11 3Pt , 2 - 2 FT ) , five rebounds , two assists and one block , in 36 minutes . James Harden led Houston in scoring with 30 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 5 - 8 3Pt , 7 - 8 FT ) , along with eight assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 34 minutes . Terrence Jones was solid off the bench , with 14 points , eight rebounds and four blocked shots . Meanwhile , Josh Smith only scored two points but dished six assists , grabbed five rebounds , two steals and blocked three shots , in his Rockets season debut . Greg Monroe led the way for Milwaukee . Monroe finished with 21 points ( 10 - 17 FG ) , nine rebounds , four blocks and three assists , in 29 minutes . Khris Middleton also finished with 21 points ( 8 - 21 FG , 1 - 7 3Pt , 3 - 5 FT ) , along with seven assists , in 42 minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo was solid in 33 minutes , with 18 points , six rebounds and two assists . This loss snapped a three - game win streak for the Bucks , who needed this win to stay within three games of eighth in the East . The Bucks will finish up their current four - game road trip on the second night of a back to back , in New Orleans on Saturday . The Rockets will host the Mavericks on Sunday for a big Southwest Division match up .


The Houston Rockets ( 24 - 22 ) defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks ( 25 - 21 ) 115 - 104 at Toyota Center on Sunday . Houston picked up right where they left off as they jumped out to a quick start in this one . Trevor Ariza fuelled the Rockets ' 36 - point first quarter by scoring 16 points on 6 - 7 shooting from the field , including 4 - 5 from long range . The Mavericks turned things around in the second quarter , outscoring the Rockets 29 - 14 , to take the lead 58 - 50 going into halftime , however they let their lead slip to 85 - 84 by the end of the third quarter . In the fourth the Rockets took over for good . They out - scored the Mavs 31 - 19 in the fourth , with eight of those points coming from recent re - acquisition Josh Smith . Houston has now won two straight , coinciding with the return of Josh Smith . Patrick Beverley made his return to the starting lineup after he missed a couple of games with a sprained ankle . Beverley finished with seven points , nine rebounds and four assists , in 30 minutes . Trevor Ariza was huge for the Rockets as he dropped 29 points ( 11 - 15 FG , 6 - 9 3Pt ) , along with three rebounds , three steals and two assists , in 39 minutes . James Harden recorded a triple - double with 23 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 310 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) , 15 rebounds and 10 assists , along with two blocked shots , in 35 minutes . Dwight Howard sat this one out with a sprained ankle . Chandler Parsons continued his strong play as of late , with 31 points ( 10 - 15 FG , 5 - 6 3Pt , 6 - 9 FT ) , six rebounds and three assists , in 35 minutes . Parsons has been a different animal lately as his scoring average in the last four games is about 17 points higher than it was through the first 40 games . Dirk Nowitzki put up 19 points ( 7 - 13 FG ) and three rebounds , in 27 minutes . Raymond Felton played well in 34 minutes off the bench , finishing with 16 points ( 6 - 10 FG ) , eight rebounds and two assists . The Mavs went with a different look at the center position in this one , with Salah Mejri starting in place of Zaza Pachulia ( leg ) . Mejri faired well as he tallied 10 points ( 4 - 6 FG , 2 - 2 FT ) , 11 rebounds and three blocked shots , in 29 minutes . The Mavericks have now lost two straight games . They will look to turn things around in L.A. on Tuesday when they play the Lakers . The Rockets will begin a three - game road trip in New Orleans on Monday . They will look to extend their win streak but will be faced with the challenge of playing on the second night of a back - to - back .


The Washington Wizards ( 21 - 24 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 25 - 25 ) 123 - 122 on Saturday night . In a battle between two high - paced teams , offense was on display . Both teams shot right around 50 percent from the field , with both surpassing the 100 - point threshold early in the fourth quarter . The benches were a huge discrepancy , as the Wizards bench scored 65 points to the Rockets 25 . What was also big for Washington was the rebounding , as they snatched down 45 boards to Houston 's 37 . This was a much needed win for a Washington team who had lost three - straight coming into this game . The bench was spectacular tonight , as four players scored in double - figures with Ramon Sessions leading the bench with 17 points . John Wall had a huge game as well , as he tallied 19 points , 13 assists and eight rebounds in the win . Up next is a very tough matchup , as the Wizards travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday . The Rockets got some great performances from their studs here , but it was one again the defense that let them down . Not only did they allow 123 points , they allowed Washington to shoot 53 percent from the field . James Harden was his usual self though , as he accumulated 40 points , 11 assists and seven rebounds in the loss . Dwight Howard had 20 points and seven rebounds before being ejected for the second - straight game . He got in a scuffle with Nene Hilario and once again let down his team with his immaturity . The Miami Heat are on deck , as the Rockets will host them on Tuesday in their next game .


The Houston Rockets ( 26 - 25 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 27 - 22 ) 115 - 102 on Tuesday . Both clubs entered the game without their starting centers , but it was a tad more of an unexpected development for the home team . The Rockets found out earlier in the day that Dwight Howard had been suspended for Tuesday night 's game for making contact with an official while protesting a technical foul on Saturday versus the Wizards . With Clint Capela also sidelined with a left hip strain , veteran Josh Smith , reacquired earlier in the month from the Clippers , got the starting call versus Miami . His counterpart on the other side was a well - traveled veteran as well , as Amar'e Stoudemire took the court in Hassan Whiteside 's stead yet again due to the latter 's oblique injury . Both Smith and Stoudemire demonstrated why they 're still viable pieces of their respective squads , with the former coming second only to James Harden in scoring for Houston on the night , and the latter posting a double - double to help keep Miami close the majority of the contest . Ultimately , it was Harden 's remarkable effort , as well as the Rockets ' 52 and 46 percent tallies from the field and three - point range , respectively , that spearheaded the high - scoring victory . Miami was led by Luol Deng , who has come on offensively over the stretch that Whiteside has missed . He managed 17 points , eight rebounds , three assists and a steal . Dwyane Wade was right behind him with a 16 - point , four - rebound , four - assist effort that also included a steal and a block . Goran Dragic turned in a solid performance against the feisty defense of Patrick Beverley , totaling 14 points , four rebounds and six assists . Stoudemire had 14 points of his own , which he supplemented with 10 boards and an assist . The starting five 's tally was rounded out by Chris Bosh , who supplied 13 points , seven rebounds , an assist and a block . Gerald Green pitched in with some scoring punch off the bench in leading the reserves , registering 13 points and adding four rebounds , three assists and a block . With the loss , the Heat fell a half - game back of the Atlanta Hawks for first place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They remain in the state of Texas for a Wednesday night showdown with the Dallas Mavericks . Harden 's 26 points led the Rockets , and he also dished out 14 assists , four rebounds , two steals and a block . Smith checked in with 19 points , four rebounds , an assist , two steals and a block in his spot start . Beverley contributed on the offensive end as well , amassing 14 points , three rebounds , two assists and a block . Marcus Thornton paced the Houston bench with 18 points , five rebounds , three assists and a steal , while Terrence Jones received some extended playing time due to the depleted frontcourt , and turned in 11 points , seven rebounds , an assist and a steal in a reserve role . The Rockets remain in fourth place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head to Phoenix to face off with the Suns on Thursday .


The visiting Portland Trail Blazers ( 25 - 27 ) made good on their trip to Toyota Center on Saturday evening as they defeated the Houston Rockets ( 27 - 26 ) 96 - 79 . This was a huge win for the Trail Blazers , who came in sitting at ninth place , just 3 games behind the seventh place Rockets . The Blazers came in focused and dominated from the start . Once they took the lead with nine minutes to go in the first quarter they did not let go . Portland stretched it to a 32 - point lead by the five - minute mark of the third quarter and held strong as Houston battled back , bringing it as close as 11 points . This marks Portland 's sixth win in seven games . The Trail Blazers turned the ball over 22 times and only shot 40 percent from the field but their 20 offensive rebounds and defense that forced 23 turnovers and held the Rockets to only 32 percent shooting , allowed them some breathing room . Damian Lillard led the team in scoring , with 21 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 3 - 9 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with 10 assists and four rebounds , in 36 minutes . Five other players scored in double digits for Portland , including C.J . McCollum who finished with 16 , along with seven rebounds , four steals and two assists . Maurice Harkless chipped in 14 points , six rebounds and two steals , in 30 minutes . This win evened up the season series at 1 - 1 . James Harden did everything he could to avoid this result . He put up 33 points ( 7 - 18 FG , 4 - 9 3Pt , 15 - 18 FT ) , eight rebounds , three assists and three steals , in 35 minutes . Harden scored all but two of Houston 's 17 points in the third quarter as they began to battle back , but also tallied 10 turnovers in the blowout . The Rockets had a lot of trouble scoring the ball , such that only four players had scored points after three quarters . Dwight Howard was one of those four players , and finished with a solid 17 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 5 - 8 FT ) , 14 rebounds , four steals and two assists , in 40 minutes . No one else scored more than eight points for the Rockets , who shot 7 - 36 from deep as a team . The Rockets will begin a five - game road trip , which includes two visits to the Moda Center in Portland , with a match in Golden State on Monday . The Trail Blazers will be in Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Tuesday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 50 - 9 ) became the second team in the NBA this season to reach 50 wins Saturday , defeating the Houston Rockets ( 29 - 30 ) 104 - 94 . Despite a close final score , San Antonio had its way with Houston from the get - go , leading by as much as 31 at points in the game . The Spurs new duo of top scorers , Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge , paved the road to the win with 27 and 26 points respectively . Aldridge added 16 total rebounds in what was one of his best statistical performances of the night . Aging veteran Tim Duncan contributed an unfortunate box score of 6 points , 6 rebounds , and 6 assists , but provided playmaking that helped bolster the Spurs ' blowout win . The team remains second in the Western Conference behind the historic Golden State Warriors , despite still boasting a superior point differential and an undefeated home record . The Rockets are now in ninth place despite reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2014 - 15 . The team has hovered around .500 for the majority of the season , and dips back below the mark with the loss to their division rival . Shooting guard James Harden , who remains second in the league in points per game , led the effort against the Spurs with 27 points , but no other starter topped 11 . As a whole , the team shot a weak 42 percent from the field . The outcome also holds significance for the playoff picture as Houston 's loss makes the conference - leading Warriors the first team in the NBA to clinch playoff berth . San Antonio has three days of rest before hosting the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday . Houston , meanwhile , will visit Milwaukee on Monday .


The Houston Rockets ( 30 - 31 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 23 - 36 ) 100 - 95 on Wednesday . Most would have anticipated a much higher - scoring game , but the shooting was dreadful between both teams . Houston actually had one of the worst shooting nights of the season in the NBA , as they went 3 - for - 34 from three - point range in the win . Both teams also shot under 70 percent from the free - throw line as well . The key for the Rockets was a 13 - 2 run to end the game that was led by James Harden . Another key was the rebounding , as they snatched down 51 rebounds to the Pelicans 43 boards . New Orleans got back Anthony Davis after a two - game absence , but it did n't help much . Davis finished the game with just 12 points and eight rebounds , while going just 5 - for - 13 from the field . Norris Cole led the team with 21 points and also added four rebounds and eight assists in a great performance . Six players scored in double - digits for the Pelicans , but the other four players combined for just four points . On deck for New Orleans is a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday . James Harden was n't going to let his team lose tonight and he put it all on the line . Harden accumulated 39 points , 12 rebounds , seven assists and four steals in an MVP-type performance . Patrick Beverley also played with a chip on his shoulder , as he tallied 15 points and nine rebounds in the victory . The only other player in double figures was Dwight Howard , as he totaled 16 points , nine rebounds , two steals and three blocks in the win . Houston wo n't play again until Saturday , when they take on the reeling Chicago Bulls .


The Houston Rockets ( 34 - 33 ) obliterated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 39 - 28 ) 130 - 81 on Monday . The talent on paper in this matchup was a huge discrepancy and that paper game played out on the floor . Houston won all four quarters by at least eight points and took a 41 - point lead into the fourth . Their defense was key for once , as they held Memphis to 30 percent shooting and forced them to commit 19 turnovers . The Rockets were lights out from long distance , as they finished the game going 16 - for - 33 in their win . The injuries are finally catching up to the Grizzlies and a game like this was expected at some point . They played this game without Mike Conley , Zach Randolph , Marc Gasol , Mario Chalmers and Lance Stephenson and that 's simply too hard to overcome . Alex Stepheson was signed to a 10 - day contract earlier in the week and was the only bright spot n this blowout , as he double - doubled in a 12 - point , 15 - rebounds performance off the bench . Jarell Martin led the team with 17 points and also snatched down eight rebounds . Memphis will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves . This type of win shows just how good the Rockets can be and this may be their final push at a playoff run . James Harden flirted with a triple - double in just three quarters of play , as he accumulated 15 points , seven rebounds and eight assists in the victory . Dwight Howard also played only three quarters and beasted down low , by finishing with seven points , 13 rebounds and five blocks in the win Donatas Montiejunas led the team with 18 points , which is a great sign coming off his recent injury . Up next for Houston is a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 43 - 24 ) defeated the host Houston Rockets ( 34 - 34 ) 122 - 106 , Wednesday evening at Toyota Center . The Rockets came into this game winners of four of their last five games and half a game ahead of the eighth place Dallas Mavericks , while the Clippers came in losers of three of their last four , but just a few wins away from clinching a playoff spot . However , each team played as if they came in with the other 's streak , as the struggling Clippers trounced the cruising Rockets . The Clippers managed to pour in 72 first - half points , which is the most points the Rockets have given up in a first half all season . The Clippers started out shooting very well from deep , with 10 made three - pointers in the first half but cooled down in the second half , finishing the game 12 - 30 from long range . DeAndre Jordan was a monster inside as he tallied 23 points ( 8 - 8 FG , 7 - 13 FT ) , 16 rebounds , two blocked shots , one assist and one steal , as he completely shut - down his counterpart , Dwight Howard . J.J. Redick chipped in 25 points ( 7 - 15 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt , 6 - 6 FT ) and three assists , in 32 minutes , while Chris Paul played the maestro , with 15 points , 16 assists , four rebounds and two steals , in 32 minutes . The Clippers shot an incredible 57 percent from the field , largely thanks to Chris Paul 's 16 assists , which accounted for more than half of the team 's 31 assists on the game . The Rockets trailed the whole length of the game , however they did mount a run in the last few minutes to cut a 21 - point deficit to an 11 - point deficit with four minutes left but could not finish the job down the stretch . James Harden led his team as he tallied 33 points ( 11 - 23 FG , 5 - 10 3Pt , 6 - 8 FT ) , along with eight assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block , but also tallied eight turnovers , in 44 minutes . Michael Beasley had another strong game off the bench as he chipped in 16 points ( 7 - 12 FG , 2 - 4 FT ) , eight rebounds and one assist , in 19 minutes . Trevor Ariza also chipped in 16 points ( 5 - 11 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 4 - 4 FG ) , along with six rebounds and four assists , in 36 minutes . Houston had 16 turnovers on the game , while shooting a respectable 48 percent from the field . Next , the Rockets will host the Timberwolves on Friday . Meanwhile , Minnesota has won two of its last three games , with wins over OKC and Memphis , and will be no push over . The Clippers will play the third game of their current five - game road trip in Memphis on Saturday , in what could be a first round preview .


The Houston Rockets ( 35 - 34 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 22 - 47 ) 116 - 111 on Friday . The game was an entertaining offensive display that was befitting of both teams ' high - octane attacks . Both clubs managed to top the 50 percent mark from the field , and drained a total of 17 three - pointers between them . The two teams also saw all five members of their respective starting fives manage double - digit point totals , and the Rockets received another standout performance from reserve forward Michael Beasley , who 's proven to be a spectacular signing so far . In the end , it was another stat - sheet - stuffing effort from perennial All-Star James Harden that helped key the victory . Minnesota was led by a 32 - point effort from standout rookie Karl-Anthony Towns , who also tallied 11 rebounds , two steals , an assist and a block . Andrew Wiggins was next with 21 points , five assists , two rebounds and three steals . Ricky Rubio followed with 14 points , six assists , three rebounds and a block . Gorgui Dieng contributed 13 points , nine rebounds , five assists , two steals and a block . Shabazz Muhammad paced the reserves with 12 points , two assists , a rebound and a steal . The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Northwest Division . They face off at home against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon . Harden paced the Rockets with 29 points , 14 assists , five rebounds and three steals , his 13th double - double of the campaign . He did , however , commit a team - high nine turnovers , giving him 17 over the past two games . Patrick Beverley was next in line with his own double - double , which consisted of 18 points , 10 assists , five rebounds , a steal and a block . Donatas Motiejunas bounced back from a scoreless performance on Wednesday versus the Clippers to post 17 points , nine rebounds , an assist , two blocks and a steal . Trevor Ariza was solid with 15 points , four assists , two rebounds and a steal . Dwight Howard rounded things out for the starting five with a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included an assist , a steal and a block . Beasley paced the bench with 17 points , six rebounds and a block . The Rockets remain in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division , and are currently slotted in the seventh seed in the conference . They head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday .


The Utah Jazz ( 35 - 36 ) defeated the host Houston Rockets ( 35 - 37 ) 89 - 87 , Wednesday at Toyota Center . The Utah Jazz came into this game only a half - game behind the eighth - place Houston Rockets and with this win , overtake Houston for the eighth spot in the West . It was a hard - fought win for the Jazz , who had lost their last six games at the Toyota center . Utah trailed 49 - 34 at half - time but then went on a 39 - 24 run , which tied the game at 73 with 6:5 left in the fourth quarter . From there , the teams traded baskets down to the last possession . After a game - tying dunk by Dwight Howard , with 22 seconds left , the Jazz elected not to call time - out and continued play , which led to a game - winning dunk by Derrick Favors , with 2 seconds left . James Harden could not sink a last - second , three - point attempt , leading to Houston 's third loss in a row and Utah 's second win in a row . The Jazz have now won six of their last seven , while the Rockets have lost five of their last six , as they remain neck - and - neck in the battle for eighth . The season series is now tied at two wins each . Gordon Hayward led the Jazz in scoring , with 22 points , along with six rebounds , five assists and four steals , in 40 minutes . Derrick Favors notched a double - double , including 17 points and 15 rebounds , to go with four assists and three blocked shots , in 36 minutes . Shelvin Mack chipped in 16 points , while the only other player to score in double figures for Utah was Trevor Booker , who added 10 points , in 26 minutes off the bench . Utah had 23 turnovers and shot only 40 percent from the field , but still managed to grind out the win . James Harden gave the Rockets a big boost , with 26 points , 10 assists , seven rebounds and eight steals , in 42 minutes . Trevor Ariza chipped in 14 points , while Michael Beasley , Corey Brewer and Clint Capela each added 10 points . No other players scored , assisted or rebounded in double figures for the Rockets , as they were lacking in this ugly , home loss . Next , the Rockets host the Raptors on Friday . The Jazz will head straight to Oklahoma City for a contest on Thursday . This will be the fourth game of a five - game road trip for the Jazz , during which they are now 2 - 1 .


The Houston Rockets ( 36 - 37 ) defeated the Toronto Raptors ( 48 - 23 ) 112 - 109 on Friday . Houston entered the game fighting for a playoff spot and reeling after a heartbreaking , last - minute 89 - 87 loss on Wednesday to the Jazz . The defeat had been their fourth in the last five contests , and their prospects for turning things around Friday did n't look too bright considering a motivated Raptors squad was in town . Despite having clinched a playoff berth via a Bulls loss on Wednesday , Toronto continues to chase Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference . In a pivotal contest and facing a superior team , the Rockets naturally turned to their linchpin , James Harden . The perennial All-Star tallied an impressive triple - double , collecting 32 points , 13 assists , 11 rebounds , a steal and a block to key the Rockets ' attack . The Raptors saw all five starters post double - digit scoring , beginning with DeMar DeRozan , who tallied 18 points , five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Luis Scola and Jonas Valanciunas were next with a pair of 16 - point efforts . The former added five rebounds , an assist and a steal , while the latter hauled in a massive 18 rebounds and added two assists , two steals and a block . A returning Kyle Lowry , who 'd rested on Wednesday in a loss to the Celtics , pitched in with 15 points , eight assists , two rebounds , a steal and a block . Norman Powell , getting the start at small forward for the ailing Terrence Ross ( hand ) , totaled 13 points , four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Corey Joseph paced the reserves with 12 points , three rebounds and two assists . Toronto remains atop the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division , and is now 3 games behind the top - seeded Cleveland Cavaliers . They head to New Orleans for a Saturday night showdown with the Pelicans . Michael Beasley followed Harden 's game - high point total with a bench - leading 21 points . He added five rebounds , two blocks and a steal . Patrick Beverley registered 17 points , five assists , four rebounds and two blocks . Donatas Motiejunas was productive in his own right , supplying 11 points , three rebounds and an assist . The Rockets remain in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division , and are currently slotted in the seventh seed in the conference as well . They now head to Indiana for an Easter Sunday showdown with the Pacers .


In a close contest , the Chicago Bulls ( 38 - 37 ) earned a much - needed 103 - 100 win against the host Houston Rockets ( 37 - 39 ) . With their playoff hopes starting to wane , Chicago will need a solid end to its season in order to achieve postseason berth . Still a game behind their rival Indiana Pacers , the Bulls have spent weeks on the outside of the playoff picture looking in . Thursday 's win may keep the team 's playoff hopes alive , as the squad was able to scrape by against the similarly - situated Rockets . All-Star Jimmy Butler took control for Chicago , racking up 21 points to go with eight rebounds and six assists . Bench big man Nikola Mirotic , meanwhile , exploded for 28 points in what proved to be a valuable contribution to Chicago 's winning effort . Chicago 's stellar 48 percent from the field was a key factor in establishing a lead at the game 's end . Houston , meanwhile , sits just half a game out of playoff contention despite the loss . After making last year 's Western Conference Finals , the Rockets have seen a tremendous drop - off , now sitting below .500 . On Thursday , the backcourt of Patrick Beverly and James Harden combined for 46 points . Beverly also notched seven assists without a single turnover in one of his biggest performances of the season . It was n't enough for the win , however , as the team shot a dismal 40 percent from the field as a whole . With the season entering its final stretch , it will take some winning basketball to get Houston back on track for the playoffs . The Bulls will play the Pistons on Sunday , while the Rockets will take on the Thunder on Monday .


The Houston Rockets ( 38 - 39 ) kept their season alive on Sunday with a 118 - 110 upset win over the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 53 - 24 ) . All-Star James Harden led the game with 41 points and added nine assists . Harden 's scoring outburst came at just the right time for Houston , as the Rockets remain half a game out of the Western Conference playoffs . The team went on a massive 15 - 2 run in the fourth quarter , leading to a comeback over the powerhouse Thunder . Solid defense on OKC 's superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook helped to get the job done , as the pair turned the ball over a combined 14 times . Also coming up big for the Rockets was bench big man Clint Capela , who delivered four huge blocks as well as a pair of steals . For the Thunder , Sunday marks the team 's 13th loss after leading headed into the fourth quarter , the most in the league . Turnovers seemed to be the death of the team on Sunday , as the ball was coughed up 19 times all in all . Despite the loss , point guard Russell Westbrook tallied his 51st double - double of the season and was just one assist shy of a league - leading 17th triple double . Elite scorer Kevin Durant also chipped in 33 points on the night . The Thunder will visit Denver on Tuesday , while the Rockets will visit rival Dallas on Wednesday .


Despite having lost their last seven games heading into Thursday 's matchup , the Phoenix Suns ( 21 - 58 ) dealt a potentially season - ending blow to the Houston Rockets ( 38 - 41 ) , winning 124 - 115 . Phoenix has slipped to the third - worst record in the league since injuries took star guards Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight out of the equation . In their stead , however , rookie sensation Devin Booker has emerged as one of the league 's rising stars . Booker followed a 34 - point outburst in Atlanta with 15 on Thursday , including a perfect 6 - for - 6 from the free - throw line . Booker was in no ways the main story for Phoenix , however , as forward P.J . Tucker delivered one of his strongest performances of the season . Tucker scored 24 points and pulled down a massive 12 rebounds while also dishing out five assists . Tucker played an integral role in the absolute obliteration of Houston on the glass , as the Suns held a 47 - 26 rebounding advantage . For the second unit , forward Mirza Teletovic led the way with an impressive 26 points on 10 - for - 20 shooting . Houston , meanwhile , was pegged as a contender heading into the season but quickly showed signs of a disappointing season . While Thursday was a typically impressive 30 - point , seven - assist night for James Harden , the Rockets simply could not get the job done in multiple areas . In addition to being brutally out - rebounded , Houston coughed up the ball 18 times in total . Meager 17 - for - 28 shooting from the free - throw line did n't help the team 's case . Houston now sits 2 games behind Utah for playoff berth with three games remaining . The Suns will visit the sliding Pelicans on Saturday . Houston will host the Lakers on Sunday .


The Houston Rockets ( 39 - 41 ) steamrolled the Los Angeles Lakers ( 16 - 64 ) Sunday afternoon at Toyota Center , 130 - 110 . Houston knocked down 17 of their 41 three - point attempts ( 42 percent ) and recorded an absurdly efficient 60 effective field goal percentage as the Lakers defense put up no resistance . Four different Rockets hit at least three shots from downtown as Los Angeles could n't run them off the three - point line . James Harden scored 40 points ( 14 - 31 FG , 6 - 14 3PT , 6 - 8 FT ) dished 13 assists and added four rebounds and four steals in an all - around dominant performance . Trevor Ariza ( 8 - 14 FG , 3 - 7 3PT ) and Patrick Beverley ( 7 - 11 FG , 3 - 6 3PT ) added 19 points apiece , and Jason Terry came off the bench to hit three shots from deep and add 11 points in just 20 minutes . The Rockets did whatever they wanted offensively , as they assisted on 30 of their 50 made field goals and committed just 13 turnovers . Kobe Bryant showed flashes of his old self as he scored 35 points ( 10 - 22 FG , 4 - 11 3PT , 11 - 11 FT ) , his second - highest output of the season . Bryant has just two games left in his final season . Jordan Clarkson added 21 points ( 9 - 17 FG , 3 - 8 3PT ) , but the next high scorer for Los Angeles was Julius Randle with just 11 . The Lakers shot well , at 49 percent from the floor and 12 - 28 ( 43 percent ) from three - point land , but they committed 18 turnovers and allowed Houston to grab 16 offensive rebounds as the Rockets dominated every other facet of the game . The Rockets travel to Minnesota for their next game on Monday . The Lakers head to Oklahoma City for a Monday matchup against the Thunder .


The Houston Rockets ( 41 - 41 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 34 - 48 ) 116 - 81 on Wednesday . The Rockets came in to the game with a simple mission ; prevail over a significantly undermanned Kings squad and by doing so , clinch the final Western Conference playoff spot . The outcome was seemingly never in question , as Houston jumped out to a 34 - 18 lead after one quarter . The veteran trio of James Harden , Patrick Beverley and Dwight Howard stepped up when it mattered most , tallying 61 of the Rockets ' 116 points on the night . The victory allowed Houston to finish the season with three straight wins , even their record at .500 and most important , grab the eighth seed in the conference . Sacramento played without the resting DeMarcus Cousins , Rudy Gay and Rajon Rondo , so it was Ben McLemore who led the way with 24 points , five rebounds , three assists and two steals . James Anderson was next with 13 points , five assists , four rebounds and three steals . Kosta Koufos turned in his second consecutive double - double , tallying 12 points , 11 rebounds , an assist , two blocks and a steal . Seth Curry pitched in with 10 points , six rebounds and five assists . Quincy Acy paced the reserves with 10 points , eight rebounds , two assists , two steals and a block . The Kings finish with a 33 - 49 record and third in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . The Rockets were spearheaded by Harden , who supplied 38 points , four rebounds and four assists . Howard was a distant second with 14 points , 10 rebounds and a block in just 25 minutes . Beverley stuffed the stat sheet with nine points , 12 assists , four rebounds and an outstanding six steals . K.J . McDaniels and Michael Beasley were both productive off the bench , with respective point totals of 11 and 10 points . McDaniels supplemented his scoring with four rebounds , while Beasley pitched in with five rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block . Houston finishes with a 41 - 41 record and in fourth place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They 'll face off with the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 1 - 1 ) used a big third - quarter run to turn Friday 's game against the Brooklyn Nets ( 0 - 2 ) into a laugher , claiming a 105 - 78 victory over the visitors . San Antonio trailed by five after an uninspired first half , but the team came out of the break with some fire . Tony Parker was instrumental in turning the game into a runaway , scoring the first eight points of the third quarter to spark a 28 - 11 run that flipped a five - point deficit into a 12 - point lead heading into the fourth . The Spurs would continue their dominance over the final 12 minutes to easily dispatch the Nets , relying on a rather balanced scoring attack to accomplish that feat . All five starters had between eight and 16 points , while coach Gregg Popovich used eight bench players , who combined for an impressive 43 points . What began as an encouraging start for the Nets resulted in a second consecutive 15 - point loss , putting the team in an early hole to begin the season . Brook Lopez led the team with 17 points on a respectable 6 - for - 11 from the field , but his inability to make an impact on the glass ( three rebounds ) was true for the rest of his teammates . The Spurs outrebounded the Nets by a 56 - 32 count . On a more fortunate note for Brooklyn , starting point guard Jarrett Jack was able to return to the court after missing the season opener with a hamstring injury . He turned in a solid showing , scoring 12 points to go along with seven assists and six rebounds over 27 minutes . The Nets will continue their road trip with a visit to Memphis on Saturday , while the Spurs will get a day off before squaring off with the Celtics in Boston on Sunday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 4 - 2 ) blew out the Charlotte Hornets ( 2 - 4 ) 114 - 94 on Saturday night . The Spurs were simply fantastic offensively in this matchup , as they shot over 50 percent from the field and accumulated 35 assists as a team . The third quarter was when the tide turned for both teams , as the Spurs scored 42 points in the quarter , which included an 180 run . This was an utter domination in nearly every statistic , as the Spurs had more rebounds , assists , steals , blocks and less turnovers than the Hornets in the win . Point guard Kemba Walker might have had his best game of the season on Saturday for Charlotte and it was all for nothing . He tallied 27 points , four assists and two steals on 11 - of - 15 shooting in under 30 minutes of action . The problem for the Hornets was that the only player who scored more than 13 points was Walker and that simply wo n't get it done against a team like the Spurs . They also shot below 65 percent from the free - throw line and all that makes for a recipe of disaster . Charlotte has a few days off until they play the Minnesota Timberwolves in a very winable game on Tuesday . The Spurs were at top form on Saturday , as they outscored the Hornets by 16 points in the second half . They played some typical Spurs basketball , as they dished out 35 team assists , while shooting 56 percent from the field . San Antonio was led by Kawhi Leonard who scored a team - high 23 points in the victory . The bench was spectacular as well , as they got 15 points from Patty Mills , 13 points from Manu Ginobili and a near triple - double from David West . The Spurs will look to carry this sparkling form into Monday 's matchup against a struggling Sacramento Kings team .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 7 - 2 ) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers ( 0 - 10 ) 92 - 83 on Saturday . This was a mismatch on paper and that ended up being the case on Saturday . The Spurs dominated in nearly every category , as they recorded more rebounds , assists , blocks and steals than the Sixers . It was a relatively clean game played all - around though , as there were only 28 combined turnovers between both teams . It was a much closer game than expected and the credit has to go to this winless Sixers team to put in a strong effort night - after - night despite losing every single game . Luckily for Philadelphia , this will be the only time they 'll have to face the Spurs in San Antonio this season . This was probably the best performance from the Sixers all year , despite in a losing effort . They not only shot better than the Spurs , but nearly split the turnover battle ( 15 - 13 ) . They were led once again by rookie Jahlil Okafor , who tallied 21 points and 12 rebounds in the loss . They also got some nice contributions off the bench , as all five players off the bench had at least five points and two rebounds . It 's a rough time in Philadelphia right now , but they have to look at performances like these as victories and take them with a grain of salt . They 'll look to build off this loss when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday . Coach Greg Popovich is probably not very happy with this performance , but he 'll take the win . The Spurs came in as 16 - point favorites and never really seemed close to covering that spread . San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge , who tallied 17 points and 19 rebounds in his best game in a Spurs uniform . Tim Duncan recorded a season - high 15 points and blocked five shots as well in the victory . He has now matched or scored more in every preceding game this season and that 's likely a case of the 39 - year - old getting his legs underneath him . This is obviously a dangerous team and a disappointing win like this just shows how good they are . The Spurs next game will be on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers ,


The San Antonio Spurs ( 8 - 2 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 4 - 8 ) by a score of 93 - 80 on Monday night , handing them their sixth loss in a row . Meanwhile , the Spurs have now won five games in a row and are 40 at home . The Spurs had control for most of the game , holding a near 10 point cushion most of the way . Portland had an early lead and got close again in the fourth quarter but could not maintain anything consistent against the San Antonio machine . The Blazers were led by their back court Damian Lillard and C.J . MacCollum , but did not get enough contribution from the rest of the squad to compete with the well rounded Spurs . Lillard had 27 points , six assists and seven rebounds and shot 10 - 21 from the field . MacCollum dropped 15 points on 6 - 14 shooting , he also had two assists , three rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes . The only other Blazer to score in double digits was Al-Farouq Aminu , who had a strong game with 17 points on 7 - 14 shooting , 3 - 5 from deep and four rebounds . The San Antonio Spurs showed a balanced team effort as usual , with six players scoring in double digits . Notably , LaMarcus Aldridge was the only starter not to score in double digits for the Spurs , as he faced his former team . Kawhi Leonard was the high point man for the Spurs with 19 , he also added nine rebounds , three assits , two steals and two blocks , in 30 minutes . Tim Duncan had 10 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes . Manu Ginobili dropped 17 points , along with four rebounds and three assists , in 22 minutes off the bench . Tony Parker went 4 - 9 from the field and finished with 10 points and seven assists . The Spurs will look to stay perfect at home as the Nuggets come to town on Wednesday . Next up for Portland will be a visit to Houston for a match on Wednesday , where they will look to break their current slide .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 9 - 2 ) defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets ( 6 - 6 ) 109 - 98 on Wednesday at AT & T Center . Tony Parker scored a season - high 25 points and Kawhi Leonard added 20 points as the Spurs won their sixth consecutive game . Parker was 9 of 14 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free - throw line . The Spurs led the throughout , shooting 49 percent from the field with 33 assists in a balanced offensive attack that was missing Manu Ginobili , who was out with bilateral hip tightness . Patty Mills , who was 3 of 6 from three - point range , scored a season - high 17 off the bench , while Tim Duncan ( 12 points and 11 rebounds ) and LaMarcus Aldridge added ( 11 points and 12 rebounds ) posted double - doubles . Duncan also had six blocks . Ginobili is expected to miss Friday 's game against the New Orleans Pelicans but could play Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies . The Nuggets were led by rookie reserve Nikola Jokic , who totaled 23 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting from the field , including his first three - pointer of the season , and 12 rebounds . Kenneth Faried and Gary Harris each scored 15 for the Nuggets , who have lost two of their last three . Denver shot just 39 percent from the field .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 10 - 3 ) beat the Memphis Grizzlies ( 7 - 7 ) 92 - 82 on Saturday . The Grizzlies struggled to get offense out of their starting five , save for Mike Conley , who finished with 16 points , five rebounds and three assists , but the bench combo of Matt Barnes and Courtney Lee kept the game close . Barnes contributed 10 points , three rebounds and two assists , while Lee added 15 points and two steals . Zach Randolph ( coach decision ) did not play , and the Grizzlies team looked very different without their go - to power forward on the floor . Marc Gasol , fresh off a triple - double in his last performance , dealt with tough Spurs matchups all night long and only managed eight points and eight rebounds in 40 minutes . Kawhi Leonard continues to be the Spurs best player , as he finished with 19 points , seven rebounds and three assists on 3 - for - 6 shooting from the 3 - point line . Leonard buried the dagger 3 - pointer with 0:16 left in the 4th quarter , extending the Spurs lead to nine points . LaMarcus Aldridge ( ankle ) sat out , while Tim Duncan filled the void with 10 points and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes played . The Spurs shot 47 percent from the field as a unit and flashed their brilliant ball movement to continuously open up the floor , a staple of Gregg Popovich 's supreme coaching and unselfish basketball . The Spurs host the Phoenix Suns ( 7 - 5 ) on Monday , while the Grizzlies host the Dallas Mavericks ( 9 - 4 ) on Tuesday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 11 - 3 ) cruised to a win over the streaky Phoenix Suns ( 7 - 7 ) with a final score of 98 - 84 on Monday night . The Spurs had the lead after the first quarter and held on to it the rest of the way , as Phoenix 's young core was out - matched by the steady Spurs . Tony Parker was way too much for the Suns and he sliced and diced through their defense for 20 points on 10 - 13 shooting , as well as eight assists . Parker also nabbed three steals in 32 minutes . Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs in scoring with 24 points and had a double double with 13 rebounds ; he tallied four assists and four steals as well . Danny Green chipped in 18 points , six rebounds and four assists , going 4 - 9 from three point range . David West started his second game in a row , covering for LaMarcus Aldridge , who remains side - lined with an ankle sprain . The Spurs shot a strong 51 percent from the field and looked great as a team . Phoenix was missing half of their starting back court as Eric Bledsoe sat out with a sore knee . Brandon Knight did what he could with 18 points and eight assists in 38 minutes but tallied a dangerous eight turn overs against the solid Spurs defense . Markieff Morris had a huge game with 28 points on 12 - 15 shooting , including 2 - 3 from deep , eight rebounds and four assists . Morris also had a disturbing amount of turnovers with six . the Suns as a team finished with 28 turn overs . T.J. Warren finished with 16 points in 26 minutes off the bench . The rest of the team combined for only 22 points . Up next the Spurs will defend home on Wednesday versus state rivals and top Western team , Dallas . Phoenix will head home to host New Orleans on Wednesday . The Pelicans have been heating up and could surprise the Suns .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 12 - 3 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 9 - 7 ) 88 - 83 on Wednesday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . In a tight battle between two of the more experienced teams in the league , the Spurs were able to hold on in the fourth quarter to secure the five - point victory in front of their home crowd . The Spurs shot 41 percent from the field and 29 percent from the three - point line , while the Mavericks finished at 41 percent from the field and 27 percent from deep . While the majority of the outing had the two teams interlocked , the Spurs were able to secure a 52 - 46 rebounding advantage , which may have been just enough to pull out the victory . The Spurs leaned on Kawhi Leonard again in this one . He came in the clutch , scoring five of the Spurs ' final six points , all within the last minute of the fourth quarter . Including the final five , Leonard recorded a game - high of 26 points ( 9 - 16 FG , 4 - 7 3Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , while also adding eight rebounds , five assists and two steals . Despite being questionable coming into Wednesday 's contest , LaMarcus Aldridge still performed at a high level , scoring 18 points ( 8 - 17 FG , 2 - 3 FT ) , to go along with seven rebounds and a blocked shot . Aldridge sat out the last two games with an ankle injury , so it was good to see the ninth - year forward finish the game without any setbacks . Tony Parker was the only other Spurs ' player in double figures , chipping in with 16 points on 7 - of - 11 shots from the field . He also added eight rebounds and eight assists , coming just shy of his first triple - double of the season . Parker is averaging 14 points , 5 assists and 2 rebounds on the year . Despite taking the loss , Dirk Nowitzki continued his strong play . He went 5 - for - 8 from the field and 0 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 13 points , to go along with 14 rebounds and a pair of assists . At 37 years old , the 17 - year veteran out of Germany has already recorded three double - doubles on the season . Wesley Matthews was the only other starter to find some success for the Mavericks . He finished with a team - high of 15 points ( 6 - 16 FG , 3 - 10 3Pt ) , while also adding four rebounds over 36 minutes . Matthews has really struggled with his shot this season , averaging a career - low 35 percent from the field and just 33 percent from the three - point line , so after Wednesday 's outing , it appears he still has n't been able to make any noticeable improvements . Coming off the bench , Devin Harris posted 11 points ( 4 - 5 FG , 1 - 2 3Pt , 2 - 3 FT ) and three rebounds before fouling out . The Spurs ' next game will be on the road in Denver against the Nuggets on Friday , while the Mavericks will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 14 - 3 ) obliterated the Atlanta Hawks ( 11 - 8 ) 108 - 88 on Saturday . The Spurs won the second quarter 31 - 12 and the game never got close after that . The final score is actually closer than the actual result , as the Spurs led by 30 points at times in the fourth quarter . Coach Gregg Popovich showed apprentice Mike Budenholzer why he is king and it was definitely a disappointing homecoming for Coach Bud . The difference in the game was as simple as shooting , as the Spurs shot 53 percent from long distance while the Hawks shot just 23 percent . San Antonio was also nearly perfect from the charity stripe , going 19 - for - 20 while Atlanta went just 8 - for - 13 . The Hawks have not won in San Antonio since 1997 and have now lost 18 - straight games there . This was one of the worst games that the Hawks have played all season . No starter scored more than 10 points and none of them had more than four assists . That 's extremely rare for a team like the Hawks and it 's a great indication of how dominant the Spurs were on Saturday . Eight players came off the bench for Atlanta , but nobody played spectacularly . This is just one of those games where the Hawks have to tip their cap to a better team and move on to the next game . Unfortunately for them , they have to play the equally potent Oklahoma City Thunder in their next game on Monday . The Spurs came into this game 80 at home with some dominant results and they left with an even better resume . San Antonio dominated nearly every significant statistic and the result was decided well before the final whistle . Tim Duncan had a renaissance game of sorts , as he tallied 10 points , 17 rebounds and four assists in the victory . The Spurs are quietly having a great start to the season , but they 'll be happy to fly under - the - radar once again . San Antonio will travel to take on the Chicago Bulls in their next scheduled game on Monday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 14 - 4 ) blew by the Milwaukee Bucks ( 7 - 12 ) in a 95 - 70 romp Wednesday night at the AT & T Center . The Bucks trailed by 10 throughout much of the first half , but had trimmed the lead to six early in the third quarter . Then the Spurs blew it open , with a 17 - 3 run that spanned nearly six minutes of the third quarter . Five different players scored in the run for the Spurs ' balanced attack , and 12 of their 13 dressed players made at least one field goal . Tim Duncan 's 16 points and 10 rebounds both led the Spurs , as San Antonio spread the ball around and assisted on 25 of 37 field goals . Kawhi Leonard added a quiet 13 points ( 3 - 12 shooting ) and four assists , and Patty Mills scored 13 ( 3 - 6 three - point shooting ) off the bench . The Spurs dominated the game on all fronts winning the shooting , rebounding , and turnover battles . Khris Middleton paced Bucks scorers with 16 points on a tidy 6 - 11 shooting , and Greg Monroe chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds . But young Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker never got it going , scoring seven points each and shooting a combined 3 - 15 . Michael Carter-Williams also could n't buy a bucket , as he shot just 2 - 10 , and the Bucks shot a brutal 34 percent as a team . The Bucks will look to turn it around Friday on the road against the Pistons . San Antonio next plays Thursday night in Memphis .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 17 - 4 ) held off the Boston Celtics ( 11 - 9 ) 108 - 105 to keep their home court undefeated streak alive . The Spurs came into this game 100 at home with a dominating 17 - point differential average and they were fortunate to keep that streak alive here . This game came down to the wire , even though the Spurs led by 17 points late in the third quarter . San Antonio outrebounded Boston 48 - 39 and outshot them 52 percent to 45 percent . Even though it goes down as a loss in the record book , this is a game the young Celtics can build off of . Boston came into this game as double - digit underdogs and nearly escaped with an impressive win . They were trailing big , but fought back to make it a two - point game with 10 seconds left . They could n't quite pull it off , but it was a great effort all - around . Boston was led by Isaiah Thomas , who tallied 23 points , eight assists and four rebounds in the loss . The team had four players score 16 or more points and that 's indicative of this teams nature , as they play team - ball in an individualized sport . The Celtics will look to rebound when they take on the disappointing New Orleans Pelicans on Monday . The Spurs did not have a single player who scored more than 17 points , but that 's not a huge surprise with this San Antonio team . The bench was spectacular , as they combined for 54 points , 22 rebounds and 11 assists in the win . The high - scorer for the Spurs on this evening was LaMarcus Aldridge , who collected 17 points and eight rebounds . The Spurs are quietly putting together another fantastic start to the season and they are going to be tough to beat at home come playoff time . Up next for San Antonio is the one - win Philadelphia 76ers on Monday , in what could very well be a lopsided game .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 19 - 5 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 3 - 20 ) by a score of 109 - 87 , Friday night in Texas . It was a two - point game at the end of the first half , with San Antonio up 51 - 49 but the Spurs came into the second half on another level and out - scored the Lakers 58 - 38 , leading to the 22 point win . The Spurs shot an efficient 53 percent from the field , including 42 percent from deep . They did however struggle from the free - throw line , going only 15 - 25 . LaMarcus Aldridge led the San Antonio in scoring and tallied a double - double with 24 points and 11 rebounds . Kawhi Leonard also recorded a double - double with 16 points and 11 rebounds , along with three steals , two assists and one block . Patty Mills played well in the absence of Tony Parker , who sat to rest . Mills finished with 22 points , three assists and three rebounds , in 21 minutes . Los Angeles was led by rookie D'Angelo Russell , who finished with 24 points on 9 - 23 shooting , including 5 - 10 from deep . Russell also logged six assists , six rebounds and two steals . Lou Williams started at shooting guard and finished with 19 points on 7 - 12 shooting , along with three rebounds , two steals , one assist and one block , in 33 minutes . Kobe Bryant shot 5 - 12 on his way to 12 points , along with six rebounds and four assists , in 28 minutes . The Lakers will finish up an eight - game road trip with the second night of a back - to - back in Houston on Saturday . The Spurs will also be facing the second of a back - to - back as they play in Atlanta on Saturday night .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 21 - 5 ) defeated the Utah Jazz ( 10 - 13 ) Monday 118 - 81 at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . This game was over from the start , as the Spurs opened up a 14 - point lead after the first quarter and continued to pile it on throughout the rest of the game . By the time the fourth period rolled around , San Antonio had opened up a 40 - point lead . All 13 active Spurs played double - digit minutes in this game and each of them scored . They were once again led by Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge , who combined to score 40 points in just 49 minutes . In just 18 minutes , Tony Parker scored 18 points and dished out five assists , while Patty Mills and Matt Bonner scored 11 and 10 points respectively off the bench . It was a clinic for the Spurs , as they shot 56 percent from the field and 43 percent from behind the arc . For the Jazz , it was simply a struggle . Just three players managed to score in double figures , with Derek Favors leading the way with 16 points and just three rebounds in 24 minutes . Raul Neto scored 12 points in 21 minutes , while Trey Burke managed 10 points in 24 minutes off the bench . Starters Trey Lyles , Gordon Hayward and Rodney Hood combined to score just 10 total points . Up next , the Spurs will stay home Wednesday to play the Wizards , while the Jazz will head back home Wednesday to go up against the Pelicans .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 22 - 5 ) remained unbeaten at the AT & T Center with a 114 - 95 victory over the Washington Wizards ( 10 - 14 ) Wednesday night . The Spurs hit six of their eight three - point baskets in the second half , as they used a 31 - point third quarter to open the gap and run away from the Wizards . The Wizards led by as many as six in the first quarter , but went dreadfully cold , as they finished 3 - 15 ( 20 percent ) from three - point land and 35 - 84 ( 42 percent ) shooting overall . Forward Kawhi Leonard continues to show an improved all - around offensive game , as he poured in 27 points on a slick 9 - 15 shooting , including four three - pointers . Tony Parker finished with a 10 - point , 10 - assist double - double . In the resting Tim Duncan 's absence , Manu Ginobili ( 11 points , eight assists in 18 minutes ) and Boban Marjanovic ( seven points , six rebounds two blocks in 15 minutes ) both stepped up with efficient performances as the Spurs shot 53 percent from the floor . The Wizards offense stalled out despite 20 point games from both Marcin Gortat ( 9 - 15 shooting ) and John Wall ( 6 - 18 shooting ) . Both finished with double - doubles , as Gortat nabbed 10 rebounds ( and three blocks ) and Wall dished out 11 assists ( despite five turnovers ) . Kelly Oubre Jr. was a bright spot off the bench , as he scored a quick 18 points in 25 minutes , but the Wizards just could n't overcome their cold shoooting . Washington has lost four of their last five and will look to turn things around with their next contest at home Saturday against Charlotte . The Spurs are now on a four - game winning streak and have won eight of nine . They 'll look to keep their undefeated home record going Friday against the Clippers .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 23 - 5 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 16 - 11 ) 115 - 107 on Friday . In a battle of Western Conference hopefuls , this was a beautiful game at times and an ugly game at others . Both teams fought throughout and played some great offense , but the hack - a - Jordan strategy ruined it 's luster at times . The strategy worked though , as it ruined the Clippers momentum in the fourth quarter en route to a 5 - for - 18 , 19 - point quarter . The Spurs started the fourth on an 110 run and that proved to be the difference . The Clippers have nothing to be disappointed about , as they played a great game against an elite defense . They did fall just short , but a game like this can give them some momentum going forward . All the Clippers stars played well , as Blake Griffin and Chris Paul combined for 52 points and 10 assists . DeAndre Jordan put in a 16 point - 17 rebound game , but did shoot 8 - for - 20 from the free - throw line , thanks to the hack - a - Jordan strategy . Putting up 107 points against this defense is an impressive feat though , win or loss . The Clippers will play the Houston Rockets in their next game on Saturday in a playoff revenge game . The Spurs are now 150 at home and playing some of the best basketball in the NBA . Their defense has been carrying them this season , but it was subpar tonight . They did turn on the defense in the fourth quarter though and that 's when it truly matters . The three - point shooting was spectacular for San Antonio tonight , as they went 10 - for - 19 from long distance . LaMarcus Aldridge had one of his best games in a silver uniform , as he tallied 26 points and 13 rebounds in the win . The Spurs will look to keep up that home - streak when they host the Indiana Pacers on Monday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 24 - 5 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 16 - 11 ) Monday 106 - 92 at the AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs continued their dominance at home , extending their home record this season to 160 . The Pacers hung with San Antonio in the first half , but the home team proved to be too much for the visitors in the second 24 minutes , outscoring Indiana by 12 points . The Spurs were led once again by Kawhi Leonard , who finished with a game - high 24 points , six rebounds , five assists and three steals in 35 minutes . Tony Parker and LaMarcus Aldridge added 15 and 10 points respectively , while Boris Diaw and Patty Mills came off the bench to record 14 and 10 points respectively . The team 's efficient play continues to doom their opponents , as they recorded 27 assists to just nine turnovers on the night . The Pacers left a lot to be desired from their starting lineup , as George Hill ( 15 ) was the lone starter who managed to reach double figure scoring , while Monta Ellis and Paul George combined to shoot just 4 - of - 24 from the field and score 13 points . The team 's bench gave it a fighting chance , but ultimately it was not enough , as Jordan Hill scored 15 points in 25 minutes off the bench , while Rodney Stuckey scored a game - high 16 points in 27 minutes . Up next , the Spurs will travel to Minnesota Wednesday to take on the Timberwolves , while the Pacers will head home Wednesday to play the Kings .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 26 - 6 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 12 - 18 ) 101 - 86 on Saturday . The Spurs were able to bounce back from a tough Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets with an efficient performance . San Antonio was able to rest veterans Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobli and still come away with a relatively comfortable win , in large part due to the contributions of a pair of their top free - agent acquisitions . Former Pacers forward David West showed exactly why he was brought to the Spurs by filling in admirably for Duncan , tallying 10 points , six assists , four rebounds , four blocks and a steal . His outstanding defense helped to stymie Denver down low , and LaMarcus Aldridge helped to complete that equation with a productive night of his own . The former Portland standout came within a rebound of a double - double , posting 12 points , nine boards and three blocks . Denver was once again playing without starters Emmanuel Mudiay and Danilo Gallinari , and replacements Jameer Nelson ( four points ) and Kostas Papanikolaou ( two points ) particularly underwhelmed . Only one starter was able to post double - digit scoring , and only a 10 - point total at that , courtesy of Gary Harris . Joffrey Lauvergne and Kenneth Faried were next in line with nine and eight points , respectively , but a major chunk of Denver 's offense came from the bench . Will Barton made his typically solid contributions , managing 16 points , five rebounds , three assists and a steal , while Nikola Jokic posted his second - best scoring total of the season with 22 points . The center also added seven rebounds , five assists , a block and a steal over an outstanding 26 minutes of action . It was notably Jokic 's fourth straight double - digit scoring game , and it will be interesting to see how coach Mike Malone will structure his playing time rotation in the frontcourt upon the return of Jusuf Nurkic from injury . The Nuggets fell to 12 - 18 and currently reside in third place in the Western Conference 's Northwest Division . They head to Oklahoma City for a Sunday showdown with the Thunder . In addition to West 's and Aldridge 's strong outings , San Antonio was unsurprisingly led in scoring by Kawhi Leonard , who managed 20 points and added five rebounds , five assists and two steals . Tony Parker poured in 13 points , while adding four assists , four rebounds and a pair of steals . Veteran Boris Diaw , receiving some extra run due to Duncan 's rest day , equaled season highs in both minutes ( 25 ) and points ( 16 ) to pace the San Antonio reserves . The Spurs improved to 26 - 6 and sit atop the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They remain home to face Minnesota on Monday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 27 - 6 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 11 - 20 ) Monday 101 - 95 at AT & T Center in San Antonio . The Spurs continued their dominance at home , as they extended their home winning streak to start the season to 18 games , but this one did n't come easy , as the young and improving Timberwolves put up a fight for 48 minutes . It was n't San Antonio 's most impressive outing , but it was once again their balanced play that led them to victory , as six players scored in double figures . Kawhi Leonard continues to play like an All-Star , as he led the way with a double - double of 17 points and 11 rebounds in 37 minutes . Boba Marjanovic matched Leonard 's 17 , recording as many in just 15 minutes off the bench while shooting 7 - for - 7 from the field . Manu Ginobili ( 13 ) , Tony Parker ( 12 ) , David West ( 11 ) and Patty Mills ( 11 ) round out the six Spurs who scored in double figures . Andrew Wiggins led the way scoring for Minnesota in the losing effort , posting 18 points and six rebounds in 37 minutes , while rookie star Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double of 10 points and 12 boards in 31 minutes . Additionally , while Ricky Rubio struggled shooting from the field ( 2 - of - 9 ) and finished with just seven points , he did manage to dish out 14 assists to just one turnover on the night . Zach LaVine also had a solid outing off the bench , scoring 15 points in 25 minutes . Up next , the Spurs will stay home Wednesday to take on the Suns , while the T'Wolves will return home Wednesday to play the Jazz .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 28 - 6 ) remain undefeated at home , now 190 , after they dismantled the hurting Phoenix Suns ( 12 - 22 ) , 112 - 79 , on Wednesday . This was the Suns sixth loss in a row , while San Antonio picked up their third win in a row . Given the Spurs undefeated home record and the poor play , injuries and drama surrounding the Suns , this game was pretty much over before it started . However , the disciplined Spurs made sure to take nothing for granted , as they got up to a 32 - 12 lead by the end of the first quarter . The Suns never had another chance . The Suns were again without their top scorer , Eric Bledsoe , who is out with a torn meniscus . In his absence no one was able to step up offensively . The Suns had three players score 11 points and no one else break 10 . Tyson Chandler scored 11 points ( 5 - 6 FG ) and pulled down 10 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench . Brandon Knight also had 11 points , along with four assists , in 26 minutes . T.J. Warren chipped in 11 points ( 5 - 10 FG ) as well . The Suns shot 39 percent from the field as a team . Tim Duncan sat this one out with a sore right knee but there was no shortage of teammates to step up in his absence , as 12 of the 13 players that hit the floor for the Spurs scored points . LaMarcus Aldridge played 29 minutes and led the way in scoring and rebounds for his team , with a double - double consisting of 21 points ( 8 - 12 FG , 5 - 10 FT ) and 12 rebounds . Kawhi Leonard finished with a cool 19 points ( 6 - 10 FG , 3 - 4 4Pt , 4 - 4 FT ) , along with two assists and two steals , also in 29 minutes . Tony Parker had a complete game , with 12 points ( 5 - 8 FG ) , seven assists , four steals , three rebounds and only one turnover , in 22 minutes . The Spurs shot a blistering 56 percent from the field , including 6 - 14 from beyond the arc . The Spurs will now get a couple of days rest before hosting state - rival Houston Rockets on Saturday . The Suns will enter the second game of a four - game road trip , as well as the second of a back - to - back , when they play in Oklahoma City , on Thursday night .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 29 - 6 ) continued their undefeated streak at home Saturday by beating the Houston Rockets ( 16 - 19 ) , 121 - 103 . The Rockets pulled off the unlikely task of beating the Spurs in their last meeting on Christmas , but this one followed a much more common script . San Antonio ran away with a dominating victory and really took it to the Rockets . It was a 31 - 7 run in the third quarter that really put some distance between these teams and Houston could never recover after that . San Antonio killed Houston with their own recipe , by hitting 13 - of - 24 three - pointers en route to the blowout . Houston 's defense has really let them down all year and that was the case yet again here . They allowed the Spurs to shoot over 52 percent from the field and allowed far too many open threes . Most of the starters struggled aside from James Harden and Dwight Howard . The 17 points that Harden scored is extremely low for him , and he really did n't make any sort of impact in the second half . Howard did record a double - double though , as he collected 22 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat . Houston was expected to lose this game , but the fashion they did it in was ugly yet again and one has to wonder if big changes are coming . The Rockets will look to bounce back on Monday against the Utah Jazz . San Antonio has been dominating with their defense this season , but the offense carried them tonight . They rank first in every significant defensive statistic , but also rank third in offensive efficiency . They surely added to that efficiency rating here , as they shot over 50 percent from the field and three - point range while dishing out an impressive 31 assists . Boris Diaw was the star of the show off the bench , as he tallied 20 points and eight boards in just 25 minutes of action . Danny Green also hit a season - high six three 's en route to an 18 - point outing with a solid all - around line . San Antonio has now won 20 - straight home games and they are truly one of the best teams in basketball right now . They 'll play the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in their next scheduled game .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 31 - 7 ) destroyed the Utah Jazz ( 15 - 19 ) 123 - 98 to continue their torrid run at home on Wednesday night . The Spurs came into this game as one of the biggest favorites of the year and actually covered their ginormous spread . The amazing part is that they still dominated without Tony Parker and LaMarcus Aldridge in the lineup , simply to rest their studs . The offense was incredibly efficient tonight , as they shot 61 percent and recorded 34 assists as a team . The bench was huge for San Antonio as well , as they had five bench players score in double - figures . The Spurs won every single quarter in the game and it was well in hand from start to finish . The Jazz have really been struggling recently and they were walking into a buzz saw here . This game was decided early , as no starter played more than 28 minutes to spare some minutes for a game on Thursday . Trey Burke was the only bright spot , as he tallied 21 points and four assists off the bench . Gordon Hayward also played well against some Kawhi Leonard defense , as he amassed 18 points , four rebounds and four assists . Utah has been living off their defense , but this is just one of those games you have to tip your cap to the better team . It 's a good thing the starters got some rest as their next game is on Thursday in the second half of a back - to - back against the Houston Rockets . The Spurs just continue their ridiculous form at home , as they are now 210 at AT & T Center . The defense has been dominating all season , but the offense was on display here . They now rank in the top - five in offensive and defensive efficiency and this looks like one of few teams in the league who can compete with the Golden State Warriors . Tim Duncan had a renaissance game here , as he collected 18 points , eight rebounds and six assists in the win . David West turned back the clock as well in a rare start , as he double - doubled in an impressive performance . The scary thing is that the Spurs dominated here without an All-Star point guard and an All-Star power forward . They 'll loo to extend their home winning streak to 31 games on Friday against the New York Knicks .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 32 - 6 ) advanced to 220 at home on the season with a 100 - 99 win over the New York Knicks ( 18 - 20 ) . Rising superstar Kawhi Leonard continued his dominance , posting a team - high 19 points and 12 rebounds while playing lockdown defense on Knicks star Carmelo Anthony . Offseason addition LaMarcus Aldridge complimented Leonard 's strong performance with one of his own , delivering 16 points and nine rebounds . The narrow win marked perhaps the team 's biggest scare at home on the season , but ultimately they were able to defeat the middling Knicks . The story of the game for New York was rookie sensation Kristaps Porzingis , who impressed with a game - high 28 points and 11 rebounds . The Latvian forward has silenced critics and established himself as a Rookie of the Year contender early this season , posting averages of 13 points , 8 rebounds , and 2 blocks per game . Superstar Carmelo Anthony , meanwhlie , struggled against reigning Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard , shooting just 5 - for - 15 on the night . New York is now two games below .500 and sits at fourth in the Atlantic Division . New York will hope to bounce back as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday . The Spurs , meanwhile , will take on the struggling Nets in Brooklyn on Monday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 35 - 6 ) held on to win in a potential NBA Finals preview matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 27 - 10 ) Thursday night at AT & T Center , 99 - 95 . After a tight third quarter , Cleveland led 73 - 72 , but the Spurs raced out to a 15 - 4 run to open the final period and took an 87 - 77 lead that would prove too much for the Cavaliers to overcome . The Spurs dominated inside , pulling down 11 offensive rebounds and shooting a sharp 50 percent on two - point shots . Tony Parker led all scorers with 24 points as he looks as fresh as he has all season . After scoring 31 in Wednesday 's contest against Detroit , Parker now has two consecutive games of 20 points or more for the first time all season . Parker was supported by yet another sharp game from Kawhi Leonard , who recorded a double - double with 20 points and 10 rebounds and added five assists plus strong defense against Cavaliers star LeBron James . James topped the Cavaliers with 22 points and five assists , but it was n't enough overcome San Antonio 's efficient attack . The Cavaliers got two double - doubles from their big men , Tristan Thompson ( 18 points and 14 rebounds ) and Kevin Love ( 10 points and 12 rebounds ) , but Cleveland 's bench added just 12 points , pale in comparison to the 35 San Antonio got from its reserves . Cleveland had an eight - game winning streak snap and continue their Texas road trip Friday in Houston . The Spurs will try to stay unbeaten at home Sunday against Dallas .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 36 - 6 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 23 - 19 ) 112 - 83 on Sunday . San Antonio has been flying slightly under the radar all season due to the remarkable success of the Golden State Warriors in their very same conference . However , the gap between the two teams continues to close , with the Warriors beginning to amass a few losses and the Spurs upping their already impressive level of play even further . With Sunday 's dominating win , San Antonio is now 240 at home , and have a franchise - record 11 victories by a margin of 25 points or greater . They suffocated Dallas over the last three quarters , outscoring them by a margin of 98 - 67 over that span . Additionally , they held the visitors to a mediocre 36 shooting percentage from the field , and an abysmal 26 percent from beyond the arc . Tellingly , the high score for Dallas on the night was a modest 15 points , and came from a bench player , Dwight Powell . The reserve forward added a pair of rebounds and a block to his stat line . Wesley Matthews paced the starters with 12 points , and supplemented it with a rebound and an assist . Deron Williams produced eight points , five rebounds and three assists . Chandler Parsons and Zaza Pachulia could only contribute a pair of five - point efforts , with the former also hauling in four boards , an assist and a pair of steals , and the latter pitching in with seven rebounds , an assist and a steal . Dirk Nowitzki rounded out a forgettable night for the starting five with his worst performance of the season , a four - point , five - rebound , three - assist effort that featured a 2 - for - 10 tally from the floor . The Mavericks fell to 23 - 19 and are currently tied for second place with Memphis in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They remain home to face the Boston Celtics on Monday . San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge 's 23 points , which he complemented with seven rebounds , an assist and a block . Kawhi Leonard was next in line with 15 points , four rebounds , an assist and a pair of steals . With the comfortable lead , the rest of the starters were able to play an abbreviated amount of minutes . However , Tony Parker did n't exit the game by choice , as lingering hip soreness sent him to the bench after 25 minutes on the court . The veteran point guard managed only two points , but did dish out seven assists , five rebounds and two steals during his time on the floor . Boris Diaw paced the Spurs bench with 16 points , three assists , three rebounds and a steal over a highly efficient 16 minutes . Rookie shooting guard Jonathon Simmons was also impressive in a reserve role , tallying 14 points , two rebounds , two assists and a steal over 15 minutes . The Spurs improved to 36 - 6 and remain atop the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They are off until Thursday , when they square off against the Suns in Phoenix .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 39 - 7 ) throttled the Houston Rockets ( 25 - 23 ) 130 - 99 on Wednesday night . San Antonio was clearly angry after their 30 - point loss on Monday to the Golden State Warriors and they let out their frustrations on the Rockets here . This was a thorough domination , as they won each of the first three quarters by at least six points and carried a 20 - point lead into half and a 29 - point lead into the fourth quarter . The Spurs shot 56 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range in another shooting exhibition . That successful shooting can be credited to the assist margin , as San Antonio dished out 34 assists to Houston 's 14 . The Rockets were 9 - 3 over their last 12 games , but this is a different animal against the Spurs . Not only did they allow the Spurs to shoot nearly 60 percent from the field , they only made 38 percent of their shots . The only notable line was a 20 - point outing from James Harden , but he still committed five turnovers and only dished out two assists in a down game . Dwight Howard did return here after a three - game absence , as he fell just shy of a double - double in 23 minutes of play . No other player on the roster scored more than 11 points besides those two and the hack - a - Caplea strategy on Clint Capela became a huge issue as well , as he went just 3 - for - 10 from the free - throw line . It does n't get much easier in Houston 's next game either , as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on Friday . Although the Spurs last loss cracked a 13 - game winning streak , this win extended their home winning streak to an incredible 25 games . What 's most impressive about their home form is that they are defeating teams by nearly 20 points a game on average . Tonight was LaMarcus Aldridge 's night , as he tallied 25 points , 10 rebounds and five assists in the victory . Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard also played well , as they scored 18 points a piece . Even though Tim Duncan did n't play , the other four starters stepped up by combining for 76 points in just three quarters of action . Up next for San Antonio is a fantastic game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 40 - 8 ) took care of business against the Orlando Magic ( 21 - 26 ) in a 107 - 92 win on Monday . The Spurs came into this game as a 15 - point favorite and did exactly what they were expected to do . San Antonio outscored Orlando by 21in the first and fourth quarters and that was ultimately the difference in the game . The Magic actually dominated the rebounding , but were outshot 51 percent to 41 percent in the loss . San Antonio recorded 27 assists on their 40 made buckets in the victory as well . Orlando has broken an eight - game losing streak in their most recent win , but this was a tough task against the Spurs . The offense really struggled , as they barely cracked 40 percent shooting and committed 16 turnovers in the loss . Nikola Vucevic had a nice game though , as he tallied 20 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Aaron Gordon has taken over the starting power forward duties recently and he showed why on Monday , as he scored 12 points and snatched down 16 rebounds in 31 minutes of play . Victor Oladipo was also extremely active , as he tallied 19 points , seven assists and five steals in the defeat . Up next for the Magic is a date with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday . The Spurs got a ton of production from their bench in this matchup , as most starters barely played half the game . The bench scored 56 points in all with Patty Mills dropping 22 points , four rebounds and five assists in a great performance . LaMarcus Aldridge had one of his best games as a Spur too , as he scored 28 points and swatted away five shots in the win . This took San Antonio to a 260 record at home this season and they 'll look to keep that going on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans in their next game .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 41 - 8 ) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans ( 18 - 30 ) 110 - 97 on Wednesday . This win gave the Spurs 36 - straight victories at their home building , which now ranks in the top - six all - time . The Spurs shot lights out in this win , as they went 52 percent from the field , 94 percent from the free - throw line and 60 percent from three - point range . Another key for San Antonio was the ball movement , as they dished out 30 team assists on 42 made baskets . New Orleans had to play this game without Tyreke Evans and they really missed his playmaking abilities . The starters accumulated just 56 points with Anthony Davis finishing with half of those . Davis tallied 28 points , 10 rebounds , four assists , four steals and four blocks in a showcase game of all of his talents . The bench was the only thing keeping the Pelicans in the game though , as Ryan Anderson double - doubled and Jrue Holiday scored 20 points off New Orleans bench . The Pelicans will have a much easier matchup on Thursday in their next game , when they host the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of a back - to - back set . The Spurs got just 16 points from their highest - scoring bench , but the starters had one of their best games of the year . LaMarcus Aldridge scored 36 points and went 12 - for - 12 from the free - throw line in the win . Kawhi Leonard amassed 26 points and five rebounds , with much of that production coming late . Danny Green and David West also filled - in , as they totaled 30 points and 12 rebounds between the two starters in the victory . San Antonio 's next game will be against their rival Dallas Mavericks on Friday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 43 - 8 ) held off the Los Angeles Lakers ( 11 - 42 ) for a 106 - 102 win on Saturday . This game had blowout written all over it , but the Lakers hung around all night in a competitive game . The Spurs actually trailed heading into the fourth quarter , but outscored the Lakers by six over the final 12 minutes . The assisting was a big difference , as San Antonio recorded 27 assists to the Lakers 19 . The Spurs also shot 44 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to under 40 percent . The Lakers came into this game as a 17 - point underdog , but showed some serious fight in a losing effort . Kobe Bryant continued his hot stretch , as he scored 25 points in the loss . Julius Randle also played well , as he tallied 15 points , 17 rebounds and four assists in the defeat . Jordan Clarkson finished with 21 points , six rebounds and four assists as well . Up next for the Lakers is a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday . The Spurs have a near 20 - point differential in their home building on average this season , but this was easily one of their toughest games of the year at home . LaMarcus Aldridge once again carried the load , as he scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the win . Kawhi Leonard also had a good game , as he accumulated 20 points , 13 rebounds and three assists in the victory . This win now gives the Spurs 37 - straight wins at the AT & T Center , with 28 of those coming this season . San Antonio wo n't be in action again until Tuesday , when they play the Miami Heat on the road .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 51 - 9 ) defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons ( 31 - 30 ) 97 - 81 , Wednesday night at AT & T Center . With this win the Spurs have clinched a post - season berth for the 19th season in a row , tying the Boston Celtics franchise ( 1951 - 1969 ) for the fourth longest streak of its kind . This also marks the earliest point in any of the previous 19 seasons that the Spurs have clinched . Meanwhile , the Pistons came in a formidable foe , as winners of four straight , but were held to 39 percent shooting from the field by the renowned Spurs defense . The Spurs have now won six straight and are a remarkable 290 at home this season . Dating back to last season the Spurs have won 38 in a row at home , which ties yet another Celtics record ( 1985 , ' 86 ) for third most consecutive home victories . Kawhi Leonard led San Antonio in scoring , totaling 27 points ( 13 - 22 FG , 1 - 6 3Pt ) , along with six rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 36 minutes . LaMarcus Aldridge followed up with a double - double , including 23 points ( 10 - 16 FG , 3 - 3 FT ) and 10 rebounds , in 35 minutes . The only others to score double digits for the Spurs were Tim Duncan , who had 12 and Tony Parker with 10 , however the bench kept up defensively and helped get the job done . Andre Miller made his debut with the squad after being signed last Monday . Miller played seven minutes , with two assists and zero turnovers . The Spurs shot a solid 51 percent from the field , showing they can do more than just defend . Detroit had its promising four - game win streak halted by the Spurs and remains amidst a heated battle for eighth in the East . Newest member of the Pistons , Tobias Harris racked up 16 points ( 7 - 16 FG , 1 - 1 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , six rebounds and four assists , in 38 minutes , while Marcus Morris added another 16 , in 32 minutes . Andre Drummond hauled in 14 boards , along with nine points , while Reggie Jackson was relatively quiet , finishing with 11 points , three rebounds and three assists , in 31 minutes . The Pistons missed 10 free throws and turned the ball over 16 times as they were stifled in San Antonio . Next , the Pistons will enter New York to face - off against the Knicks on Saturday . The Spurs head straight to New Orleans for the second of a back - to - back , Thursday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 53 - 9 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 25 - 36 ) 104 - 94 at AT & T Center on Saturday . It was mostly smooth sailing for the host Spurs , as they improved their impeccable home record on the season to 300 . If not for the Golden State Warriors remarkable run at history , there would be more focus on how Gregg Popovich 's squad . San Antonio was led by Kawhi Leonard , who scored 25 points on 24 shots , but rounded out the box score with 13 rebounds and six assists . Manu Ginobli proved to be the needed scoring asset off the bench , and turned back the clock with some vintage euro steps , as he scored 22 points on a lights out 8 - of - 11 shooting . Boris Diaw and David West each pitched in double figures , and the well rounded team needed all the help they could get , as LaMarcus Aldridge ( hamstring ) and Tim Duncan ( rest ) did not play . The Spurs depth is one of their biggest strengths , and proved too much to handle for the Kings , who failed to pull the game within striking distance after the second quarter . The Spurs will visit the Indiana Pacers ( 33 - 30 ) on Monday . Rebounding proved to be the Kings major shortcoming in the game , as the Spurs dominated the glass 46 - 33 . DeMarcus Cousins put forth another dominant effort and contributed 31 points to lead all scorers , to go along with nine rebounds and three assists on 10 - of - 20 shooting . Quincy Acy was a go - to in the Kings gameplan , and his 16 points were above his season average , but when Rudy Gay does not get his shot going , especially in a volume effort , the lack of scoring options tends to make Sacramento 's battles an uphill task . Darren Collison added 12 points off the bench , in addition to three rebounds and seven assists on 5 - of - 9 shooting in 33 minutes . The Kings will visit the New Orleans Pelicans ( 23 - 38 ) on Monday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 55 - 10 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 32 - 31 ) Thursday night to remain undefeated at AT & T Center , 109 - 101 . Tony Parker ( toe ) , Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili returned to action for the Spurs after resting in Tuesday 's win over the Timberwolves . The trio combined for 31 points , 20 coming from Parker , who also recorded a game - high 12 assists . Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 29 points , and Lamarcus Aldridge chipped in with a double - double with 26 points and 10 rebounds . The Spurs shot an even 50 percent ( 38 - 76 ) from two - point land as the offense was humming once again . The Spurs assisted on 29 of their 44 baskets ( 66 percent ) and turned the ball over just eight times . Derrick Rose ( 9 - 21 FG ) and Pau Gasol ( 8 - 16 FG ) led the Bulls with 21 points each , and Gasol recorded a double - double with 12 rebounds . E'Twaun Moore , starting at shooting guard with Jimmy Butler out with a knee strain , poured in 20 points on 8 - 12 shooting , including 4 - 5 from three - point range . The Bulls shot 11 - 22 from three - point range but committed 21 turnovers , and that sloppiness ended up costing them . The Spurs continue their homestand Saturday against Oklahoma City . The Bulls return home for a Friday matchup against the Heat .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 56 - 10 ) defeated the Oklahoma City ( 44 - 22 ) Thunder 93 - 85 on Saturday . In a battle between two potent offenses , the defenses were on display . San Antonio absolutely stifled the Thunder , as they held them to 38 percent shooting from the field and 11 percent shooting from long distance . The three - point shooting was ugly all - around though , as the Spurs went 4 - for - 24 , while the Thunder went 2 - for - 18 . San Antonio also forced Oklahoma City to commit 19 turnovers , while they committed just 11 of their own . Oklahoma City played well in the first half , but scored just 36 points in an ugly second half . The stars did play well though , as Kevin Durant accumulated 28 points , eight assists and four rebounds . Russell Westbrook struggled shooting , but still finished with 19 points , six rebounds and seven assists . Enes Kanter was great off the bench , as he double - doubled in a 11 - point , 17 - rebound performance . Oklahoma City has now lost eight of their last 12 games . Up next for the Thunder is a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday . San Antonio did what they do best , as they used their elite defense to carry them to a big win . Kawhi Leonard was spectacular , as he totaled 26 points , seven rebounds and three steals while covering Durant . LaMarcus Aldridge also played well , as he scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the win . This now gives San Antonio 41 - straight wins in their home building . On deck for the Spurs is a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 57 - 10 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 42 - 24 ) 108 - 87 on Tuesday . This was a close game throughout , until the fourth quarter . The Spurs bench came in and ran away with the win en route to a 37 - point fourth quarter . They also held the Clippers to just 17 points in that 12 - minute stretch . The rebounding differential was huge , with San Antonio grabbing 42 rebounds to the Clippers 27 . Los Angeles did a good job of hanging around , but their weak bench really hurt them down the stretch . Four starters scored at least 14 points , but no bench player scored more than seven . Chris Paul was great though , as he tallied 22 points , eight assists , four rebounds and three steals in the loss . DeAndre Jordan grabbed over half of the teams rebounds , as he snatched 14 rebounds to go along with 16 points . The Clippers will look to play better on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets . No player scored more than 20 for the Spurs , but they put in yet another great team - performance to win a big game . Kawhi Leonard was that leading scorer , as he totaled 20 points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals in the win . Patty Mills was a huge spark off the bench , as he amassed 15 points , five rebounds and six assists . San Antonio will look to keep their undefeated home streak alive on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers .