The Toronto Raptors defeated the Sacramento Kings , 108 - 93 , at Air Canada Centre on Sunday afternoon . The Raptors ( 20 - 8 ) made a decision to rest Serge Ibaka for Sunday 's contest , opting to rely on their elite backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan , as well as big man Jonas Valanciunas , to spearhead their first unit . The Kings ( 9 - 20 ) gave them a run for their money early , as Toronto was staring at a 63 - 61 deficit at halftime . That 's when the light went on for the home squad , however , as they bounced back to outscore Sacramento by a 47 - 30 margin in the second half . The visitors actually outperformed Toronto shooting - wise , as they posted a 47 percent success rate from the field - - including 42 percent from three - point range - - while limiting the Raptors to a 42 percent figure . However , the home squad made up for it on the glass , as they outrebounded the Kings by a 46 - 32 margin . The Kings were led by Garrett Temple , who posted 18 points , two rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Bogdan Bogdanovic led the bench by matching Temple 's point total and adding five assists , three rebounds and one steal . George Hill supplied 16 points , five assists , one rebound and one steal . Willie Cauley-Stein posted 12 points , six rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Kosta Koufos drew the start and managed six points , six rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block . DeRozan paced the Raptors with 21 points , a total he supplemented with five assists , one rebound and two blocks . Lowry collected 16 points , seven assists , five rebounds and two steals . Norman Powell followed with a bench - leading 14 points and added one rebound , one assist and one block . Valanciunas registered 13 points , 16 rebounds , three blocks and two assists . OG Anunoby poured in 11 points and also supplied three boards and two steals . C.J . Miles tallied 10 points , one rebound and one steal over 22 minutes . The Kings remain on their East Coast swing and next face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night , while the Raptors take on the Charlotte Hornets in a road matchup in Wednesday evening .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 102 - 86 , at Air Canada Centre on Saturday evening . The Raptors ( 23 - 8 ) have enjoyed an excellent season overall , but they 've been especially dominant at home . Toronto came into Saturday 's contest having emerged victorious in 11 of their 12 home tilts to open the campaign , and their elite level of play was on display again versus the Sixers ( 14 - 18 ) despite the return of Joel Embiid ( back ) to the lineup . The home squad began to exert their will in the second period after the two teams played to a 27 - 27 first - quarter tie . The Raptors would go on to outscore Philadelphia by a 54 - 36 margin through the second and third quarters , giving them the cushion they needed to cruise to a relatively comfortable win . As the final score implied , Toronto played solid defense throughout , limiting the Sixers ' individual high score to Dario Saric 's modest 17 points and eliciting 22 total turnovers from them as well . Saric added six rebounds and five assists to his aforementioned scoring total . Embiid provided 14 points , eight rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Amir Johnson followed with a bench - leading 12 points , which he supplemented with four boards , one steal and one block . Ben Simmons had a quiet game by his standards , totaling 10 points , six assists , five boards and one steal . Jerryd Bayless and Robert Covington turned in matching six - point tallies , with the former also hauling in a rebound and the latter posting a trio of boards , one assist and a game - high five steals . DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with a game - high 29 points and added five rebounds , two assists and one steal . Serge Ibaka followed with 17 points , six rebounds and one block . Delon Wright led the second unit with 14 points , one rebound , one assist , three steals and one block . Kyle Lowry poured in 12 points and also dished out five assists , brought in three rebounds and recorded three steals . Jonas Valanciunas matched his scoring total and collected six rebounds and one assist . The Sixers remain on the road and head to the Big Apple , where they 'll face off with the New York Knicks on Christmas Day . The Raptors are off until Tuesday evening , when they 'll tangle with the Dallas Mavericks on the road .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 111 - 98 , at Air Canada Center on Friday . Toronto were heavy favorites headed into this matchup and this dominating scoreline shows just why . In fact , the Raptors led by eight at the end of the first quarter , by 15 at the half and carried a 19 - point lead headed into the fourth quarter . A 29 - 23 fourth quarter for the Hawks made the scoreline respectable , but they still never got the game within nine points for the entirety of the second half . Turnovers really killed Atlanta , as they committed 18 of them , while forcing just 11 from Toronto . The Raptors did a great job of protecting the rim too , recording 15 blocks to the Hawks seven . The Hawks ( 9 - 26 ) got a season - high 30 points out of Taurean Prince , as he added 10 rebounds on 12 - of - 16 shooting . Dennis Schroder collected 14 points , five rebounds , nine assists and two steals . No other starter reached double figures in scoring . Marco Belinelli did provide 14 points and three assists to lead the bench though . The Raptors ( 24 - 10 ) were led by DeMar DeRozan , as he tallied 25 points , five assists and two blocks . Jonas Valanciunas recorded a 13 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Kyle Lowry accumulated 12 points , five rebounds and five assists . Delon Wright led the bench with 13 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Atlanta is a home matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday . As for Toronto , they 're off until Monday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks , The Raptors ( 25 - 10 ) and the Bucks ( 19 - 16 ) engaged in a battle that needed five extra minutes to settle , but Toronto in the end came away on top and registered a franchise - record 12th staright win at home . Toronto grabbed the lead 35 - 30 in the first quarter and it seemed they would cruise for the remainder of the game , but Milwaukee had something to say about it , and sent the game to overtime with a huge performance in the fourth quarter . Defense was key for Toronto during OT , however , as they limited Milwaukee to just 13 points , and a pair of clutch free - throws from DeMar DeRozan sealed the deal for the Raptors . DeRozan had a record - setting performance in this game , registering a new franchise - record and a career - high of 52 points to go along with eight assists and five rebounds . Kyle Lowry did not want to be less , and he contributed with 26 points , seven assists , and five rebounds . Serge Ibaka was a force on both ends of the court , finishing with 11 points , eight rebounds , and four blocks including a couple of key defensive stops in the final minutes . Giannis Antetokounmpo had a slow first half , but picked things up after the break and finished with 26 points , nine rebounds , and seven assists . Eric Bledsoe was the team 's highest scorer , though , as he chipped in with 29 points , seven boards , four steals , and three assists . Khris Middleton had 18 points , and Thon Maker added 16 points coming off the bench .


The Miami Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors , 90 - 89 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night . The Heat ( 23 - 17 ) came into the contest knowing they 'd be facing a short - handed Raptors ( 28 - 11 ) squad that would be without Kyle Lowry due to the All-Star guard 's back spasms . However , Miami had health issues of their own , as Tyler Johnson was announced as being out with a shoulder strain shortly before tipoff . The two teams would ultimately suffer further attrition to their respective troops when James Johnson and Serge Ibaka would get ejected for fighting in the third quarter . The visitors managed their adversity a bit better through the first three periods , as they entered the final 12 minutes holding a 72 - 64 lead . However , the home squad mounted a furious comeback , drawing closer with a 9 - 4 run over the first 3:31 of the fourth quarter and eventually taking an 89 - 88 lead with three seconds left . Miami 's Wayne Ellington put a crimp on any designs of a victory , though , driving in for a layup with less than one second on the clock . DeMar DeRozan , who took a whopping 29 shots in Lowry 's absence , then misfired on a potential game - winning three - pointer at the buzzer to seal the Heat 's upset win . Goran Dragic led the way for the Heat with 24 points , which he complemented with 12 rebounds , four assists , a steal and a block . Bam Adebayo led the bench with a 16 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and five blocks . Ellington managed a total of 15 points , which he supplemented with three boards , two assists , one steal and one block . Hassan Whiteside posted a 13 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and two blocks . Derrick Jones , Jr. drew the start for Johnson and accounted for eight points , five rebounds , one assist and two blocks . DeRozan paced the Raptors with 25 points and also offered six assists and four rebounds . Delon Wright started at point guard for Lowry and supplied 13 points , seven boards , four assists , one steal and one block . Ibaka registered 11 points , five rebounds and two blocks before getting the hook after 22 minutes . Jonas Valanciunas mustered eight points and three rebounds . C.J . Miles led the bench with nine points , brought in two rebounds and dished out one assist . The Heat remain on the road and tangle with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night , while the Raptors remain home and await a visit from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday evening .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers , 133 - 99 , at Air Canada Center on Thursday . This was a decisive result for the Raptors , as they won all four quarters by at least three points . The second quarter was the difference , as they outscored the Cavaliers , 35 - 16 . In addition , it was a wire - to - wire win , as Cleveland were never within 20 points for the entirety of the second half . The Raptors ended up shooting 50 percent from the field , while holding the Cavaliers to just 38 percent shooting . Rebounding was also critical , with Toronto outrebounding Cleveland , 63 - 35 . The Raptors were lights - out from long range , hitting 18 - of - 42 from three - point range . The Cavaliers ( 26 - 15 ) were led by LeBron James , as he collected 26 points , three rebounds and two blocks . Kevin Love amassed 10 points , nine rebounds and two assists . Isaiah Thomas really struggled , as he scored just four points on 3 - of - 15 from the field . The Raptors ( 29 - 11 ) had seven players score in double figures , with four of those coming off the bench . Fred VanVleet led them with 22 points , four rebounds and four assists . Jakob Poeltl accrued 12 points and 12 rebounds . C.J . Miles led the starters with 16 points and five rebounds . Jonas Valanciunas tallied 15 points and 18 rebounds . On deck for Cleveland is a road matchup versus the Indiana Pacers on Friday . As for Toronto , they play host to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors , 127 - 125 , at Air Canada Center on Saturday . This game was full of swings , as Golden State looked like they would cruise after a dominant first half . In fact , the Warriors scored 81 points on 71 percent shooting in the first half , as they led by 27 points . Toronto then responded with a 71 - 46 second half to get the game down to the final seconds . The Warriors were able to hold off though , as Toronto never captured the lead or tied in the second half . The shooting disparity was the difference , with the Warriors shooting 59 percent , while holding the Raptors to just 49 percent shooting . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with Golden State recording six more assists than Toronto , while committing five fewer turnovers . The Warriors ( 35 - 9 ) leading scorer was Klay Thompson , as he amassed 26 points , three rebounds and two steals on 11 - of - 16 from the field . Kevin Durant finished with 25 points , six rebounds and five assists . Stephen Curry accrued 24 points , six rebounds and nine assists . Draymond Green collected 14 points , three rebounds and eight assists . The Raptors ( 29 - 12 ) were led by DeMar DeRozan , as he tallied 42 points , five rebounds and three assists . O.G . Anunoby totaled 17 points , three rebounds and two assists . Serge Ibaka accumulated 14 points and five rebounds , while Fred VanVleet led the bench with 13 points , five rebounds and four assists .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Detroit Pistons , 96 - 91 , at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday evening . The Raptors ( 30 - 13 ) were hitting on all cylinders early , jumping out to a 31 - 18 first - quarter lead . However , the Pistons ( 22 - 21 ) had the light come on for them in the second period , as they nearly clawed all the way back and trailed by a manageable 54 - 51 margin at the half . Detroit ultimately overtook Toronto and held a 79 - 75 advantage with 10:2 remaining in the contest following a Langston Galloway 24 - foot three - point jumper . However , the home squad then mounted a spirited comeback of their own , one that saw them on a 21 - 12 run the rest of the way to secure the victory . The stat sheet was close in a number of categories , but the Raptors did manage to win the rebounding battle by a 49 - 42 margin despite the Pistons ' Andre Drummond enjoying another dominant night on the glass . The big man paced Detroit with a 25 - point , 17 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and four steals . Avery Bradley posted 19 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Tobias Harris supplied 12 points , four rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Galloway poured in 11 points and added one rebound , one assist and four steals . Ish Smith ( three points , five rebounds , five assists and one steal ) and Reggie Bullock ( two points , one rebound , one assist , two steals and one block ) both turned in underwhelming efforts . C.J . Miles led the Raptors with 21 points in 26 minutes off the bench . He added four rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Kyle Lowry turned in a full stat line of 18 points , nine boards , five assists and one steal . DeMar DeRozan registered 17 points , five assists and two rebounds . Jonas Valanciunas matched DeRozan 's scoring total and also hauled in 16 rebounds , dished out three assists and recorded one block . Serge Ibaka mustered only two points , three rebounds and one assist , while OG Anunoby matched his teammate 's line and tacked on one block . The Pistons head back home to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday night , while the Raptors remain home to face off with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday evening as well .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 86 - 83 , at Air Canada Centre on Friday evening . The Raptors ( 31 - 13 ) have partly forged their stellar record through stalwart defense , particularly at home . Toronto had held two of their previous three opponents at Air Canada Centre to under 100 points , and with the Spurs ( 30 - 17 ) having less firepower than usual as a result of Kawhi Leonard 's absence due to his quadriceps injury , matters appeared to be looking up coming into Friday 's contest . The first quarter bore out that prognosis , although both offenses actually appeared stuck in neutral . However , Toronto was able to break through on the scoreboard in the second , leading to a 44 - 37 halftime lead . San Antonio was able to bounce back offensively to an extent in the second half , but they never scored more than 23 points in any period . Bryn Forbes was able to get the visitors to within three with a spectacular 30 - foot bucket at the six - second mark , but the Raptors survived despite DeMar DeRozan missing two subsequent free throws . LaMarcus Aldridge paced the Spurs with a 17 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , two blocks and one steal . Pau Gasol produced 15 points , nine boards , three assists and one steal . Patty Mills followed with a bench - leading 13 points , a total he supplemented with four rebounds and one assist . Dejounte Murray and Forbes generated matching 10 - point tallies , with the former adding seven rebounds and dishing out one assist , and the latter supplying one rebound and one assist . Kyle Anderson mustered five points but also hauled in 11 rebounds and posted three assists , three blocks and two steals . Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 24 points and added three rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . DeRozan registered 21 points , seven rebounds , six assists and one steal . Jonas Valanciunas managed a 15 - point , 11 - rebound double - double while also recording one steal . Serge Ibaka posted four points , seven rebounds and two assists . Pascal Siakam and C.J . Miles co - led the reserves with matching six - point efforts . OG Anunoby was held scoreless over 19 minutes but contributed five rebounds and recorded a pair of steals . The Spurs head back home to tangle with the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening , while the Raptors hit the road to pay a Saturday night visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves .


The Utah Jazz defeated the host Toronto Raptors , 97 - 93 , at Air Canada Center on Friday evening . The Jazz got out to a great start on the road , as they took the lead right away and were up 30 - 24 after one . The Jazz maintained their lead for most of the second quarter , until the Raptors made a push in the final few minutes to take a 48 - 45 advantage heading into halftime . The Raptors came out strong in the third and pushed their lead to 10 , just 4 minutes into the quarter . However , the Jazz battled back to tie it up at 67 with two minutes left in the third , and then went on an 8 - 2 run to close out the quarter . The fourth quarter was back and forth , as the Raptors came back again and the teams exchanged small leads . Toronto had a six - point lead with two minutes remaining , but the Jazz made a final comeback capped by a clutch three - pointer by Ricky Rubio with five seconds left put them up by two and seal their second straight win . Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 26 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting , in 37 minutes . Rudy Gobert came up big with 18 points , 15 rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal , in 31 minutes . Rubio finished with 14 points , six assists , six rebounds and two steals . The Jazz shot 41 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 21 from long range . Meanwhile , Jonas Valanciunas led the way for the Raptors , with 28 points , 14 rebounds , four blocks , two assists and one steal , in 27 minutes of action . DeMar DeRozan tallied 19 points , eight assists , six rebounds and two steals , while Serge Ibaka added 10 points and 10 rebounds . Kyle Lowry had a rough shooting night , going 2 - of - 14 from the field . The Raptors shot 39 percent from the field , including 7 - of - 27 from long range . The Raptors ( 32 - 15 ) will look to bounce back when they play host to the Lakers on Sunday . The Jazz ( 21 - 28 ) play host to the Warriors on Tuesday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers , 123 - 111 , at Air Canada Center on Sunday evening . The Raptors got out to a good start at home as they built up a 10 - point lead during the first quarter , before the Lakers tightened the gap to a 28 - 21 Toronto lead , heading into the second . The Lakers continued to battle but could not overtake the lead , as the Raptors pushed their lead back to double digits and hung on to take a 59 - 49 lead into halftime . The Raptors carried their dominance into the second half , as they expanded their lead through the third quarter and into the fourth , where they went up by 20 , with 7:20 left in the game . From there , the Raptors cruised to 18th home win of the season . DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 19 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting , seven assists , one rebound and a steal , in 29 minutes . Jonas Valanciunas tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds , while Kyle Lowry added 14 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and one steal . The Raptors shot 50 percent from the field , including 12 - of - 31 from long range . Meanwhile , Julius Randle led the Lakers with 17 points , 10 rebounds and five assists , in 24 minutes of action . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 16 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting , while Brandon Ingram added 14 points , six rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block . Larry Nance Jr. chipped in 15 points , eight rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 25 minutes of the bench . The Lakers shot 44 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 26 from long range . The Lakers ( 19 - 30 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Magic in Orlando on Wednesday . The Raptors ( 33 - 15 ) play host to the Timberwolves on Tuesday .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 109 - 104 , at Air Canada Center on Tuesday . It took 10 ties and five lead changes to determine a winner , as this game was n't decided until the final seconds . In fact , it was a single - digit margin for the entirety of the second half , as Toronto outscored Minnesota , 24 - 17 in the fourth quarter . Ball movement was key for the Raptors , as they recorded 28 assists to the Timberwolves 21 . Free-throw shooting was also a big factor , with Minnesota shooting 22 - of - 26 and Toronto hitting just 15 - of - 24 . Transition offense was also a big factor , with Toronto winning the fastbreak battle , 13 - 1 The Timberwolves ( 32 - 22 ) had all five starters score in double figures , as Jimmy Butler led the way with 25 points , five rebounds and six assists . Andrew Wiggins amassed 15 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Karl-Anthony Towns amassed 11 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . The Raptors ( 34 - 15 ) were led by DeMar DeRozan , as he collected 23 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Kyle Lowry finished with 15 points , three rebounds and nine assists . Jonas Valanciunas tallied 18 points and 11 rebounds . Serge Ibaka accrued 15 points , six rebounds and three assists . Both teams return to action on Thursday , with Toronto traveling to face the Washington Wizards and Minnesota playing host to the Milwaukee Bucks .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 130 - 105 , at Air Canada Center on Friday . Despite the fact that there were three ties and five lead changes in the first five minutes , that 's the only time this game was close . In fact , the Raptors rode a 37 - 18 first quarter lead , as Portland never got the game within single - digits from there . Offensive rebounding was the difference , with the Raptors winning that battle , 17 - 4 . That allowed them to take 99 shots while the Blazers took only 73 shot attempts . Three-point shooting was also decisive , with Toronto hitting 19 - of - 40 and Portland going just 7 - of - 21 . Bench production was also a huge difference , with Toronto outscoring Portland 's bench , 53 - 25 . The Trail Blazers ( 29 - 23 ) were led by Damian Lillard , as he tallied 32 points , three rebounds and 10 assists on 11 - of - 18 from the field , C.J . McCollum amassed 21 points , two rebounds and two assists . Jusuf Nurkic accrued 20 points , seven rebounds and three assists on 8 - of - 11 shooting . The Raptors ( 35 - 16 ) got a gem out of DeMar DeRozan , as he collected 35 points , two rebounds and three assists . Jonas Valanciunas amassed 18 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Kyle Lowry accumulated 15 points , four rebounds and five assists . Fred VanVleet , Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell all scored in double figures off the bench . Both teams return to action on Sunday , with Portland traveling to face the Boston Celtics and Toronto hosting the Memphis Grizzlies .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 101 - 86 , at Air Canada Center on Sunday . A 15 - point final margin is unfair to the Grizzlies , as there were six ties and 12 lead changes before a lopsided fourth quarter . In fact , Toronto outscored Memphis , 25 - 12 , in the fourth quarter and 31 - 20 in the second quarter . Defense was key for the Raptors , as they recorded 13 steals and seven blocks while winning the turnover differential , 19 - 11 . They also held Memphis to just 36 percent from the field while shooting 46 percent on their end . Bench production was also critical , with the Raptors bench outscoring the Grizzlies bench , 52 - 19 . The Grizzlies ( 18 - 34 ) were led by Marc Gasol , as he tallied 20 points , six rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Andrew Harrison accrued 16 points , four rebounds and three assists . No other player on the roster had more than 12 points or four assists . The Raptors ( 36 - 16 ) got a gem out of Fred VanVleet off the bench , as he collected 13 points , seven rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Delon Wright actually led the team in scoring off the bench as well , as he totaled 15 points , four rebounds , two assists and four steals . DeMar DeRozan led the starters with 13 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . Jons Valanciunas totaled 12 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Both teams return to action on Tuesday , with Memphis traveling to play the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto playing host to the Boston Celtics .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics , 111 - 91 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday evening . The battle of the two top teams in the Eastern Conference projected to be a heavyweight fight on paper , but it ended up resembling more of a third - round technical knockout , even with the return of All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving ( thigh ) . The game did live up to its billing early , as the Raptors ( 37 - 16 ) forged a modest 22 - 18 first - quarter lead . However , the second period proved to be their launchpad , as they racked up an impressive 36 points while also limiting the Celtics ( 39 - 16 ) to just 19 . The 21 - point cushion Toronto entered halftime with proved to be more than enough , as the hosts played suffocating defense for all four quarters . Boston only managed to drain 40 percent of their 83 attempts , and the Raptors also goaded them into 17 turnovers while limiting their highest individual scoring tally to 18 . Terry Rozier was the Celtics player responsible for that point total , and he added five rebounds , four assists and two steals in 24 minutes off the bench . Irving managed 17 points and three assists over 22 minutes . Marcus Morris produced 12 points , two rebounds and one assist . Jaylen Brown poured in 11 points and also supplied six boards , two assists and one block . Daniel Theis registered 10 points , two rebounds and one assist . Jayson Tatum and Al Horford had surprisingly unproductive efforts , with the former posting four points and one rebound , and the latter accounting for just two points , six rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Aron Baynes turned in six points , eight boards and one assist . Kyle Lowry paced the Raptors with 23 points , eight rebounds , four assists and two steals . C.J . Miles followed with a bench - leading 20 points , which he complemented with two assists and one rebound . DeMar DeRozan went for 15 points , six assists , three rebounds and one steal . Delon Wright led the second unit with 14 points and also totaled three assists , two rebounds and three steals . Fred VanVleet was productive off the bench as well with 10 points , eight assists , three rebounds and one steal . Serge Ibaka scored eight points , hauled in five rebounds and dished out one assist . Jonas Valanciunas mustered just two points but brought down seven boards , dished out one assist , recorded one steal and posted one block . The Celtics remain on the road and head to the Nation 's Capital to face off with the Washington Wizards on Thursday evening , while the Raptors remain home and tangle with the New York Knicks on Thursday night as well .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks , 113 - 88 , at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday evening . The Raptors ( 38 - 16 ) came into this game riding a three - game winning streak and had no problems to extend it four , since the Knicks ( 23 - 33 ) barely posed a threat offensively . The absence of Kristaps Porzingis was something New York could n't mask , and Toronto controlled the game right from the start . In fact , the Raptors jumped to a 23 - 18 lead after the first quarter and they never looked back , winning each quarter by at least five points on route to a comfortable 25 - point win . The loss extended New York 's losing streak to five contests . DeMar DeRozan ( eight points , 2 - 11 FG ) and Kyle Lowry ( seven points , 2 - 10 FG ) did n't have good performances , but the bench picked up the slack for the Raptors in this one since five second - unit players scored at least 10 points . The star of the game for Toronto was Jonas Valanciunas , who filled the stat sheet with 18 points , 10 rebounds , two blocks and two steals . Serge Ibaka had 13 points . Pascal Siakam added 14 off the bench . Michael Beasley was New York 's top scorer with 21 points and seven rebounds . Jarrett Jack had 10 points with five assists , and Trey Burke had 12 points in just 13 minutes off the bench . Luke Kornet added 11 points . Tim Hardaway Jr. struggled , however , and finished with only nine points on 4 - 14 from the field .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat , 115 - 112 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday evening . The Raptors ( 40 - 16 ) came into the game having lost just four times over 27 home outings , so based on that trend alone , they were considered a solid favorite . Additionally , Toronto and the Heat ( 30 - 27 ) have also been trending in decidedly different directions , as the former was riding a five - game winning streak entering Tuesday , while the latter had just snapped a five - game skid in their last contest . As it turned out , none of those numbers mattered in a tightly contested first half that culminated with the home squad sporting a slim 57 - 55 advantage . The hosts then looked to have the game in hand after a 41 - point third quarter that extended their lead to 17 entering the final 12 minutes . However , Miami still had life late , as they mounted a furious 16 - 3 run over the final 4:42 that brought them as close as 114 - 112 with 7 seconds left following a Wayne Ellington three - pointer . Ultimately , C.J . Miles made one of two free throws - - one of the only three points the Raptors managed during that span , with all coming from the charity stripe - - and Josh Richardson 's would - be game - tying trey could n't find the net at the buzzer . The Heat second unit helped lead the fourth - quarter charge and posted a collective 52 points . They also outperformed the Raptors in multiple categories , but Toronto did win the key turnover battle by a 16 - 8 margin . Goran Dragic overcame a tough individual matchup against Kyle Lowry to lead the way for the Heat with a game - high 28 points , which he supplemented with four assists , two rebounds and one steal . James Johnson followed with a bench - leading 16 points and added seven rebounds . Ellington finished with 15 points , seven boards and one assist , with all of his scoring coming from three - pointers . Bam Adebayo supplied 11 points , five boards , three assists and one block . Dwayne Wade managed a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included six assists in his second game back with Miami . Hassan Whiteside accomplished the feat as well with 10 points , 10 boards , one assist , two steals and one block . Richardson accounted for 10 points , five assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block . Tyler Johnson drew the start and mustered a modest seven points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with 27 points , a total he complemented with four assists , two rebounds and one steal . Lowry contributed 22 points , eight assists , four rebounds and two steals . Serge Ibaka generated a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Miles poured in 11 points to lead the bench , while Fred VanVleet and Delon Wright tallied matching 10 - point efforts . VanVleet also registered six assists , five rebounds and two steals , while Wright had two assists , one rebound , one steal and one block . Jonas Valanciunas totaled six points , 10 rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . The Heat remain on the road and tangle with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday evening , while the Raptors also pack their bags and face off with the Chicago Bulls in the Windy City on Wednesday night as well .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors , 122 - 119 , in OT at Air Canada Centre on Friday evening . The Bucks ( 33 - 25 ) had a great performance and even though they wasted away an eight - point lead heading into the fourth quarter , they still managed to turn the game around when it mattered the most . The Raptors ( 41 - 17 ) won the fourth quarter by eight points and they built a five - point advantage starting the OT period . But the Bucks scored eight straight points and they never looked back until they clinched a huge win on the road against one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference . As it has been the trend through most of the season , Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee with 26 points , 12 rebounds and five assists . Eric Bledsoe chipped in with 21 points , eight rebounds and four assists , while Khris Middleton added 21 points , six assists , and four boards . John Henson had 12 points , while Jason Terry ( 14 points ) and Thon Maker ( 12 points ) contributed steadily off the bench . DeMar DeRozan was the top scorer for the Raptors with 33 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Serge Ibaka contributed with 18 points , seven rebounds , and two blocks . Kyle Lowry added 17 points and seven assists , while Jonas Valanciunas had 10 points with eight boards . Pascal Siakam had a strong performance off the bench and finished with 17 points and seven boards .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Detroit Pistons , 123 - 94 , at Air Canada Center on Monday . This was as lopsided of a result as you 'll see in the NBA , as Toronto led by at least 20 points for the final 20 minutes of action . In addition , Toronto won all four individual quarters , as a 64 - 39 second half really put the game away . The shooting disparity was huge , with the Raptors connecting on 53 percent from the field while the Pistons hit just 38 percent of their shots . Much of that damage was done through ball movement , with Toronto handing out 31 assists and Detroit recording just 20 . Defensive rebounding was also critical , with the Raptors winning that battle , 41 - 29 . The Pistons ( 29 - 31 ) got a double - double out of Andre Drummond , as he collected 18 points , 18 rebounds , two assists , four steals and three blocks . Ish Smith totaled 16 points , three rebounds and two assists . Blake Griffin finished with just 12 points , one rebound and five assists . Dwight Buycks led the bench with 12 points , four rebounds and four assists . The Raptors ( 42 - 17 ) were led by DeMar DeRozan , as he tallied 20 points , seven assists and two steals . Kyle Lowry matched those 20 points , adding six rebounds and four assists to his line . Serge Ibaka amassed 19 points , nine rebounds and two steals . Pascal Siakam led the bench with 11 points , five rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with Detroit playing host to the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto traveling to face the Orlando Magic .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 103 - 98 , at Air Canada Centre on Sunday evening . The Raptors ( 45 - 17 ) knew they 'd have an opportunity to put a little more distance between themselves and the No . 2 - seeded Boston Celtics with a win , which they 'd come into Sunday 's play leading by 2 games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference . Toronto figured they 'd have to fend off what would likely be an increasingly desperate Hornets ( 28 - 36 ) squad that was trying to stop a modest two - game losing skid that nevertheless threatened their already thin playoff hopes . Sure enough , Charlotte played a scrappy first half , but the hosts ' superior level of talent helped them forge a 52 - 45 lead . The visitors continued to nip at their heels in the third period , but a 30 - 26 advantage for the home squad during the quarter gave them an 11 - point edge heading into the final 12 minutes . An impressive 12 - 3 Hornets run over the first 5:4 that shrunk their deficit to a mere four points caught the attention of the Raptors , which were able to outscore Charlotte by a razor - thin 18 - 17 margin the rest of the way to secure the hard - fought home victory . The Hornets were largely done in by some substandard shooting , as they managed a mediocre 38 percent success rate from the field while yielding a 42 percent figure to the Raptors . Kemba Walker frequently overcame Kyle Lowry 's stingy defense to lead the way for Charlotte with 27 points , a total he supplemented with six rebounds , four assists and one steal . Jeremy Lamb followed with a bench - leading 16 points and added two assists , one rebound , one steal and one block . Frank Kaminsky tallied 15 points , four boards and one steal . Dwight Howard posted a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one block . Nicolas Batum filled out the stat sheet with 10 points , eight assists , six rebounds , one steal and one block . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist provided eight points and four rebounds . DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with 19 points and eight assists , while also hauling in four rebounds and recording one steal . Jonas Valanciunas managed an 18 - point , 13 - rebound double - double and also registered two blocks and one steal . Serge Ibaka poured in 17 points and ripped down eight rebounds . He also compiled three blocks and one steal . Kyle Lowry turned in 14 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . C.J . Miles and Fred VanVleet co - lead the bench with matching 12 - point efforts , with the former also generating two rebounds and one assist and the latter also accounting for three rebounds and three assists . The Hornets head back home and take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday evening , while the Raptors remain home and await a visit from the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night as well .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 106 - 90 , at Air Canada Center on Tuesday . This game was extremely competitive until the final minutes , as a 30 - 13 fourth quarter gave the Raptors an easy win . Until the middle of the fourth quarter , there were 11 ties and 17 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than eight points . Bench production was the difference for Toronto , as they outscored Atlanta 's bench , 47 - 30 . Turnovers were a huge factor for the Raptors , as they forced 22 from the Hawks while committing just 12 on their end . Free-throw shooting was also a decisive statistic , with Toronto connecting on 28 - of - 33 and Atlanta hitting just 16 - of - 21 . The Hawks ( 20 - 45 ) had no player reach 15 points , as Kent Bazemore led the team with 14 points , five assists and two steals . John Collins finished with 14 points , three rebounds and three assists . Dewayne Dedmon amassed 12 points , 10 rebounds and three blocks . Dennis Schroder totaled 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . The Raptors ( 44 - 17 ) were led by DeMar DeRozan , as he tallied 25 points , three rebounds and four assists . Jonas Valanciunas accrued 15 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two blocks . C.J . Miles led the bench with 14 points and seven boards . Fred VanVleet also played well off the bench , providing four points , three rebounds , seven assists , three steals and two blocks . On deck for Toronto is a road matchup versus the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday . As for Atlanta , they return to action on Friday in a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Houston Rockets , 108 - 105 , at Air Canada Centre on Friday . The Raptors ( 48 - 17 ) knew they needed a perfect performance to dismantle the Rockets ( 51 - 14 ) and that 's exactly what happened this Friday . Thanks to an impressive first quarter where Toronto jumped to a comfortable 32 - 16 advantage , the Canadian franchise managed to control the rest of the game and ended winning against one of the hottest teams in the entire Association . Houston won the remaining three quarters ( 27 - 26 , 32 - 25 and 30 - 25 , respectively ) but their shooting struggles ( 33 percent from deep and 70 percent from the charity stripe ) conspired against them and Toronto sealed the deal with a couple of key defensive plays late in the fourth quarter . Kyle Lowry led the way for the Raptors with an impressive performance of 30 points , six assists , and three rebounds . DeMar DeRozan contributed with 23 points , seven boards , and two assists . Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 14 points , 10 rebounds , three assists and two steals . Serge Ibaka had 11 points , the same amount as Fred VanVleet who came off the bench while also adding five assists . James Harden had 40 points and four assists , but his performance just was n't enough for the Rockets . Chris Paul had 13 points , three assists and three steals , but only shot 5 - 13 from the field . Clint Capela and Trevor Ariza each had 13 points , although the Swiss big man also added 13 boards and two steals . Eric Gordon had 14 points coming off the bench despite shooting just 5 - 14 from the field .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Dallas Mavericks in overtime , 122 - 115 , at Air Canada Center on Friday . This game was full of swings , as it took an extra session to determine a winner . In fact , there were 12 ties and 12 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 11 points . A late run capped it off for Toronto , as they ended the game on a 13 - 3 spurt . Rebounding was critical for the Raptors , as they outrebounded the Mavericks , 45 - 36 . Free-throw shooting was equally as important , with Toronto connecting on 26 - of - 31 and Dallas hitting just 13 - of - 18 . The Mavericks ( 22 - 47 ) were led by Harrison Barnes , as he tallied 27 points , five rebounds and three assists . Dennis Smith Jr. amassed 19 points , four rebounds and four assists . Dwight Powell totaled nine points and eight boards while J.J. Barea led the bench with 18 points and six assists . The Raptors ( 52 - 17 ) got another gem out of DeMar DeRozan , as he accrued 29 points , four rebounds and six assists . Jonas Valanciunas finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds . Delon Wright started and provided 15 points , five rebounds and six assists . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 14 points , four rebounds and eight assists . On deck for Dallas is a road matchup versus the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday . As for Toronto , they return to action on Sunday in a home matchup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder .


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Toronto Raptors , 132 - 125 , at Air Canada Centre on Sunday . The Thunder ( 43 - 29 ) and the Raptors ( 52 - 18 ) played one of the most intense , thrilling games in the NBA in recent weeks . In the end , the visitors came out on top thanks to a huge comeback in the fourth quarter that propelled them to victory . OKC actually jumped in front after the first quarter ( 40 - 34 ) , but the Raptors won the subsequent two quarters ( 30 - 26 and 34 - 31 ) to make it a one - point game heading into the third quarter , as Toronto was up 98 - 97 . But the Thunder came from behind and after winning the final quarter 35 - 27 , they secured a much - needed win that should boost their confidence for the final part of the season . Russell Westbrook was the best player for the Thunder , as he finished with 37 points , 14 assists and 13 rebounds to notch his fifth consecutive triple - double . Steven Adams contributed 25 points , eight rebounds and four assists , while Paul George added 22 points , five boards , three assists and three steals . Carmelo Anthony had 15 points , and Corey Brewer finished with 10 . DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Raptors with a 24 - point performance , but it was n't enough . Kyle Lowry delivered a double - double of 22 points and 10 assists , while Jonas Valanciunas had 10 points . Delon Wright chipped in with 15 points and eight assists coming off the bench , while substitutes C.J . Miles ( 15 points ) and Pascal Siakam ( 10 ) also scored in double figures .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 116 - 112 , at Air Canada Centre on Friday . The Raptors ( 54 - 19 ) had an impressive come - from - behind performance in this game against a combative Nets ( 23 - 50 ) team that never gave up . In fact , Brooklyn had a one - point lead ( 32 - 31 ) after the first quarter , a five - point ( 64 - 59 ) lead at the break , and a seven - point advantage ( 91 - 84 ) heading into the final minutes . It seemed the Nets were on their way to escape with a huge win against the top - seeded team in the Eastern Conference , but Toronto came out of nowhere to pull a comeback . In fact , the Raptors won the final quarter ( 32 - 21 ) and that was enough to secure the win in a tougher - than - expected game . Kyle Lowry delivered a huge triple - double for the Raptors , as he finished with 25 points , 12 assists and 10 rebounds . DeMar DeRozan had 21 points on 8 - 21 shooting , while Jonas Valanciunas delivered a strong performance of 23 points and eight rebounds . Serge Ibaka had 10 points with four boards , while Fred VanVleet delivered 16 points with six rebounds off the bench . Pascal Siakam had 11 points with eight rebounds off the bench as well . D'Angelo Russell had a triple - double as well , since he finished with 18 points , 13 assists and 11 rebounds . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson ( 18 points and seven rebounds ) and Allen Crabbe ( 18 points , two boards ) delivered strong performances as well . DeMarre Carroll had 14 points , while Jarrett Allen delivered 13 points and seven rebounds .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors , 117 - 106 , at Air Canada Centre on Sunday evening . The Clippers ( 39 - 34 ) came into Sunday 's contest in desperation mode with respect to their postseason aspirations . They 'd dug themselves a hole by dropping five of six games , and they were facing a team in the Raptors ( 54 - 20 ) that had dropped only six of 36 home dates coming in . After Toronto forged a solid 60 - 53 halftime advantage , it appeared all it might take to put Los Angeles away was a strong third quarter . However , it was the visitors who turned the tables , erasing their deficit to head into the final period knotted up at 80 - 80 . They kept coming , ultimately racking up 37 points in what was their best quarter of the game and surging to an impressive 11 - point win . A pivotal factor was ball security , as the Clippers won the turnover battle by a 14 - 8 margin . Lou Williams paced the Clippers with 26 points in 35 minutes off the bench , and he added seven assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block . Tobias Harris followed with 20 points , five boards , two assists and one block . Montrezl Harrell poured in 19 points and added six rebounds . Milos Teodosic registered 15 points , four rebounds and one assist . Austin Rivers delivered 11 points , four assists , one rebound and four steals . DeAndre Jordan mustered nine points and ripped down 14 rebounds . He also recorded an assist and a steal . Wesley Johnson matched his scoring total and also posted three rebounds , one steal and one block . Jonas Valanciunas and Fred VanVleet co - led the Raptors with matching 16 - point tallies . The former added 10 rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block , while the latter also recorded two assists off the bench . Pascal Siakam generated 15 points , six rebounds and one assist . Serge Ibaka finished with 12 points , eight rebounds and one block . Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan pitched in matching 11 - point efforts . Lowry also handed out eight assists , recorded six rebounds and posted one steal , while DeRozan added seven assists and two rebounds while shooting just 3 - for - 12 . C.J . Miles matched their scoring totals off the bench and also pulled in one board . The Clippers head back home for a Tuesday night battle with the Milwaukee Bucks , while the Raptors remain home and await a visit from the Denver Nuggets that same evening .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Denver Nuggets , 114 - 110 , at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday . The Nuggets ( 40 - 35 ) and the Raptors ( 55 - 20 ) played a very intense game that went down to the wire , and in fact this one was n't decided until the final minutes . Toronto jumped ahead to a 25 - 23 advantage in the first quarter , but Denver answered back and they won the upcoming two quarters , 35 - 33 and 27 - 24 , respectively . This led to a three - point advantage for the Nuggets heading into the final frame , but Toronto answered back when it mattered the most and a 32 - 25 edge in the final 12 minutes lifted them to a key four - point win that solidified their position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings . Meanwhile , the Nuggets lost a key game in their path to make the postseason in the East . Toronto had seven players scoring in double digits in this game . Three players led the way with 15 points , as DeMar DeRozan , Jonas Valanciunas and Fred VanVleet each reached that tally . Serge Ibaka had 13 points with six rebounds , while Kyle Lowry added 11 points , eight assists and four rebounds . Pascal Siakam ( 12 points ) and Jakob Poeltl delivered 12 points and eight rebounds . Nikola Jokic did his best effort to keep Denver alive in this game , as he filled the stat sheet admirably thanks to 29 points , 16 rebounds , six assists , and two steals . Paul Millsap added 20 points , but only grabbed three rebounds . Will Barton had 10 points , but only made four of his 15 shooting attempts . Trey Lyles added 13 points and five rebounds coming off the bench . Jamal Murray also added 17 points .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics , 96 - 78 , at Air Canada Center on Wednesday . This was a defensive struggle throughout , as neither club cracked 45 percent shooting . It was Toronto 's defense that won the game , as they held Boston to just 33 percent from the field and 14 percent from three - point range . In addition , the Raptors forced 16 turnovers from the Celtics , while out - assisting them 23 - 10 . The second quarter really set the tone , with Toronto winning it 29 - 13 and holding at least a double - digit lead for the entirety of the second half . The Celtics ( 53 - 25 ) were led by Al Horford , as he tallied 16 points and four rebounds . No other starter reached double figures , as Terry Rozier totaled two points , nine rebounds , three assists and two blocks on just 1 - of - 9 shooting . Marcus Morris led their bench with 21 points and five rebounds . Greg Monroe provided 17 points , eight rebounds and three assists off the bench as well . The Raptors ( 56 - 22 ) were led by DeMar DeRozan , as he accrued 16 points , three rebounds and two assists . Serge Ibaka amassed 15 points , six rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Kyle Lowry finished with 13 points , five rebounds and five assists . Fred VanVleet led the bench with 15 points , three rebounds and four assists . Both teams play home games on Friday for their next outings , with Toronto hosting the Indiana Pacers and Boston welcoming the Chicago Bulls .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Indiana Pacers , 92 - 73 , at Air Canada Center on Friday . Toronto won this game in wire - to - wire fashion , as a 26 - 14 first quarter really set the tone for the Raptors . In fact , Indiana never got the game within a nine - point margin for the entirety of the second half , in addition to Toronto holding at least a 15 - point lead for the whole of the fourth quarter . Defense was key for the Raptors , as they held the Pacers to under 30 percent from the field . Toronto ended up connecting on 43 percent of their shots while out - assisting Indiana , 27 - 16 . Defensive rebounding was also a huge factor , with the Raptors winning that battle , 43 - 32 . The Raptors ( 57 - 22 ) have now secured homecourt advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs , as this will be their first time ever landing the top - seed in the east . Serge Ibaka led the way in this one , as he amassed 25 points and eight rebounds on 10 - of - 13 from the field . DeMar DeRozan accrued 12 points , five rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Kyle Lowry collected nine points , five rebounds and nine assists . The Pacers ( 47 - 33 ) had no starter score more than five points , as Victor Oladipo finished with just five points , three rebounds , two assists , three steals and two blocks . Glenn Robinson III led the team with 12 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting off the bench . Trevor Booker also provided 11 points and six rebounds off the bench as well . Both teams return to action on Sunday , with Toronto playing host to the Utah Jazz and Indiana traveling to face the Charlotte Hornets .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic , 112 - 101 , at Air Canada Center on Sunday . Eight lead changes in the first quarter would indicate a close game , but Toronto dominated from there . In fact , a 35 - 24 first quarter was too much for Orlando to overcome , as they never got the game within four points after that . In addition , the Raptors held a double - digit lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter . Three-point shooting was the difference in the game , with Toronto connecting on 17 - of - 40 and Orlando hitting just 7 - of - 23 . Free-throw shooting really killed the Magic too , as they hit just 10 - of - 17 while the Raptors connected on 17 - of - 24 . The Magic ( 24 - 56 ) were led by Aaron Gordon , as he tallied 16 points , two rebounds , three assists and three steals . Mario Hezonja finished with 14 points , three rebounds and five assists . Nikola Vucevic amassed 10 points , nine rebounds , three assists and two steals . Khem Birch led the bench with 12 points and 12 boards . The Raptors ( 58 - 22 ) were led by O.G . Anunoby , as he accrued 21 points and eight rebounds . Serge Ibaka totaled 13 points , eight rebounds , two assists and three blocks . Norman Powell collected 13 points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals . C.J . Miles led the bench with 22 points , three rebounds and two assists . Both teams play road games on Monday for their next outing , with Toronto facing the Detroit Pistons and Orlando playing the Milwaukee Bucks .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 107 - 91 , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . The Rockets ( 30 ) were able to keep their record unblemished despite once again playing without prize offseason acquisition Chris Paul ( knee ) , who could be out up to a month according to latest reports . His absence has shifted James Harden back to a position he enjoyed great success in last season , point guard . Harden led the way Saturday with 29 points , seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . Meanwhile , Harden 's backcourt mate Eric Gordon , who 's come into the starting lineup as part of the domino effect of Paul 's injury , had another successful outing with 18 points , two assists , and one rebound . Houston also played a strong defensive game , limiting the Mavericks ( 0 - 3 ) to 37 percent shooting . In what is becoming a disturbing trend for Dallas , they were once again outrebounded by an extensive 54 - 41 margin . J.J. Barea led the Mavericks despite not drawing the start , as he posted 19 points , five rebounds and three assists off the bench . Barea had drawn the start on Friday night in place of Dennis Smith , Jr. ( knee ) and played well , but head coach Rick Carlisle had Yogi Ferrell run with the first unit Saturday . Harrison Barnes followed Barea with 14 points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal . Wesley Matthews collected 11 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . Ferrell managed eight points , one rebound , one assist and one steal . Dirk Nowitzki mustered a modest two points , five rebounds and one assist . Gian Clavell was also productive off the bench , offering nine points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal . Nene Hilario was next behind Harden and Gordon with 14 points and two rebounds in 10 minutes off the bench . Clint Capela totaled 11 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Trevor Ariza managed eight points , four rebounds , one assist , four steals and one block . Ryan Anderson provided only three points but also brought down 10 rebounds and dished out an assist . Luc Mbah a Moute supplied six points , three rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes off the bench . The Mavericks head back home to tangle with the Golden State Warriors on Monday night , while the Rockets remain home and take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening as well .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets , 98 - 90 , at Toyota Center on Monday . Despite the fact that Houston led for the majority of this game , Memphis made the final decisive run . In fact , the Grizzlies finished the game on a 20 - 2 run to overcome a double - digit deficit . In addition , the Rockets shot just 5 - of - 18 from the field in the fourth quarter , while committing six turnovers . Three-point shooting really killed the Rockets , as they went just 9 - of - 38 from long range . The Grizzlies also dominated at the free - throw line , hitting 34 - of - 37 , while Houston went just 17 - of - 23 . The Grizzlies ( 30 ) have now won all three games by at least eight points , as they continue to impress . Marc Gasol led the way with 26 points , five rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Mike Conley finished with 17 points , three rebounds and four assists . James Ennis III recorded a 14 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . The Rockets ( 3 - 1 ) got a stellar performance from Eric Gordon , who led the team with 27 points , four rebounds and seven assists . James Harden accumulated 22 points , five rebounds and eight assists . Clint Capela went 7 - of - 9 from the field to total 14 points , six rebounds and two blocks . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with Memphis traveling to face the Dallas Mavericks and Houston playing the Philadelphia 76ers on the road as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Houston Rockets , 115 - 107 , at Toyota Center on Monday . Philly held the lead from start to finish during Monday 's contest . The first and third quarters were decisive , with Philly outscoring Houston 71 - 51 in those 24 minutes . The shooting disparity was huge , with the Sixers hitting 55 percent of their shots while holding the Rockets to just 40 percent shooting . Philadelphia also outrebounded Houston 48 - 35 , while winning the assist differential 28 - 17 . The Sixers ( 3 - 4 ) were led by Ben Simmons , who accumulated 24 points , seven rebounds and nine assists . Joel Embiid tallied 22 points , nine rebounds , five assists and two steals . The bench also played an integral part in the victory , with Timothe Luwawu-Cabbarot , Amir Johnson and T.J. McConnell each reaching double figures in scoring off the bench . The Rockets ( 5 - 3 ) got 29 points , four rebounds , seven assists and four steals from James Harden . Eric Gordon finished second on the team , totaling 25 points and two assists . Clint Capela recorded a 12 - point , 15 - rebound double - double . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with Philly hosting the Atlanta Hawks and Houston traveling to play the New York Knicks .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz , 137 - 110 , at Toyota Center on Sunday . This game was over early , as Utah could n't get within an eight - point margin for the final three quarters . In fact , Houston led by 11 at the end of the first quarter , 18 at the half and 30 points headed into the fourth quarter , James Harden was the star of the show , as he dropped a career - high 56 points on 19 - of - 25 shooting . No one on Houston could be stopped , as they hit 59 percent from the field ( 48 - of - 81 ) and 59 percent from three - point range ( 23 - of - 39 ) . Rebounding was a big factor as well , with the Rockets winning that battle , 42 - 33 . The Jazz ( 5 - 5 ) had all five starters score in double figures , but none of them surpassed 13 points . That was Rudy Gobert , who tallied 13 points and five rebounds . Derrick Favors accrued 12 points , two rebounds and three steals . Donovan Mitchell was their best player , as he accumulated 17 points , four rebounds and four assists off the bench . The Rockets ( 8 - 3 ) not only got 56 points out of Harden , he also provided two rebounds , 13 assists and two steals . Eric Gordon amassed 20 points , six rebounds and two assists . Clint Capela provided eight points , eight rebounds , two assists and four blocks . Utah are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday for their next game , while Houston host the Cleveland cavaliers on Thursday for their next matchup .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers , 117 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Thursday night . The Rockets ( 9 - 3 ) played a bit sloppy and their shooting was far from accurate , but they still managed to come out on top against a resilient Cleveland ( 5 - 7 ) team that refused to surrender despite being down for the majority of the game . The Cavaliers held a 67 - 65 at the break , but the Rockets answered with a 35 - 26 lead in the following 12 minutes to build a seven - point advantage heading into the fourth . They would never relinquish that lead and even though the Cavs fought back , Houston came out on top in the end in one of the most contested games of the regular season so far . James Harden led the Rockets with a stellar offensive effort , as the All-Star guard finished with 35 points , 13 assists and 11 rebounds . Clint Capela added a double - double of 19 points and 13 boards , while Eric Gordon chipped in with 20 points . P.J . Tucker ( 11 points ) and Nene ( 10 points ) produced nicely off the bench as well . Meanwhile , LeBron James paced Cleveland 's offense with 33 points , seven assists and four boards , but his strong effort was n't enough . Jeff Green displayed a solid effort off the bench with 27 points and five rebounds , while Kevin Love ( 17 points ) and J.R. Smith ( 15 ) scored in double digits as well . Dwyane Wade was a disappointment , however , as he only accounted for eight points . Cleveland 's next game will be against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday , while the Rockets will take on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 111 - 96 , at Toyota Center on Saturday . In a battle between two title contenders , Houston showed Memphis who the superior team is . In fact , this was a wire - to - wire win for the Rockets , as they led by at least 13 points for the final 20 minutes , The first and third quarters is where Houston made their money , as they outscored the Grizzlies , 64 - 42 . Three-point shooting really carried Houston , as they went 16 - of - 45 from three - point range , while holding the Grizzlies to just 6 - of - 20 . The Grizzlies ( 7 - 5 ) were led by Tyreke Evans , as he provided 22 points , five rebounds , six assists and three steals off their bench . Marc Gasol led the starters with 12 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Mike Conley accrued 12 points and five assists . The Rockets ( 10 - 3 ) got another vintage performance out of James Harden , as he collected 38 points , four rebounds and eight assists . Eric Gordon totaled 26 points , two rebounds and two assists . Clint Capela scored just seven points , but still amassed 14 rebounds , three assists , two steals and three blocks . Houston will have to play again on Sunday , as they travel to face the Indiana Pacers . As for Memphis , they travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday ,


The Houston Rockets lost to the visiting Toronto Raptors , 129 - 113 , at Toyota Center on Tuesday evening . The Raptors ( 8 - 5 ) put on a show on Houston , and surprisingly managed to outscore one of the best offensive teams in the entire league . Even though the Rockets ( 11 - 4 ) never stopped trying and only gave up when the game was out of reach , most of the win should be credited directly to Toronto 's impressive performance on the offensive end of the court . The main difference in the game came in the second quarter , when a 45 - 31 scoring run from the Raptors gave them a 76 - 64 lead at the break . They would never relinquish that lead , and ended pulling quite an upset on the road as a result . DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors ' offense with an impressive scoring output of 27 points , six rebounds and five assists . Kyle Lowry contributed with a double - double of 19 points and 10 assists , and Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points and seven boards . Two other players contributed heavily off the bench , as C.J . Miles ( 19 points ) and Delon Wright ( 14 points ) did a good job with the second unit . On the other hand , James Harden was the absolute star for the Rockets as he almost finished with a triple - double thanks to 38 points , 11 assists and six rebounds , although he also committed nine turnovers . Trevor Ariza added 20 points with eight boards , and Tarik Black added 13 points off the bench . Eric Gordon chipped in with 12 points , although he went 0 - for - 7 from three - point range .


The Houston Rockets made short work of the Denver Nuggets , 125 - 95 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . The Rockets ( 14 - 4 ) played the role of schoolyard bully from the jump , building a 36 - 15 lead after one quarter and extending that to a 75 - 40 advantage by halftime . As the final score implied , Houston enjoyed advantages across the stat sheet , but perhaps nowhere more pronounced than in the shooting categories . The home squad drained 55 percent of their 82 field - goal attempts , including 44 percent from behind the arc . Meanwhile , they limited the Nuggets ( 10 - 8 ) , who earlier in the day learned they 'd be without star forward Paul Millsap ( wrist ) for an indefinite period , to just 39 percent shooting overall . Will Barton paced Denver with 20 points , a total he supplemented with six rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Nikola Jokic posted 17 points , six rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . Gary Harris provided 13 points , one rebound and four steals . Juancho Hernangomez , Mason Plumlee and Malik Beasley generated a trio of nine - point tallies off the bench . Wilson Chandler shifted over to power forward in Millsap 's stead but only mustered two points , five rebounds , one assist and one block . Trevor Ariza 's 25 points led the Rockets , and he added two rebounds and two steals . Chris Paul enjoyed his best game in a Rockets uniform thus far , contributing a 23 - point , 12 - assist double - double that also included two rebounds and three steals . James Harden registered 21 points , nine assists and eight rebounds . P.J . Tucker totaled a modest seven points but also hauled in 11 rebounds . Luc Mbah a Moute and Nene Hilario each posted 13 points off the bench , with the former adding five rebounds , one assist and four steals , and the latter supplying five assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . The Nuggets will try to shake off the blowout loss in a home date against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night , while the Rockets are home against the New York Knicks on Saturday night .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting New York Knicks , 117 - 102 , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . The Rockets ( 15 - 4 ) came from behind in this one , and delivered a great performance in the second half to come out on top against a Knicks ( 10 - 9 ) that just could n't keep up with Houston 's intensity on both ends of the court . The Knicks stormed out of nowhere to build a 39 - 29 lead in the first half and maintained a 61 - 58 at the break . But the Rockets flipped the script in the third quarter , and put themselves on top with a 37 - 13 win in the subsequent 12 minutes . Houston never looked back , and ended cruising their way to a huge win at home . James Harden delivered another impressive performance , and led Houston 's offense with 37 points and 10 assists across 37 minutes . Clint Capela added a double - double of 12 points with 15 rebounds , and Trevor Ariza contributed with 16 points . Chris Paul only made two of his 12 field - goal attempts on route to a six - point performance , but he faciliated the ball as evidenced by his 13 assists and three steals . Ryan Anderson added 17 points and seven boards off the bench . New York did n't have Kristaps Porzingis in this game due to injury , so two unfamiliar names led the Knicks ' offense in this one . Michael Beasley had one of his best games in a long time on route to a 30 - point , eight - rebound performance , and Kyle O'Quinn added 20 points , 15 boards , and four assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. did n't have his best game either , and he only finished with 11 points while going 4 - for - 12 from the field .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 117 - 103 on Monday at Toyota Center . The Rockets ( 16 - 4 ) managed to take advantage of banged up and undermanned Brooklyn squad and dominated Monday 's contest from start to finish . The first quarter could n't have gone any better for Houston , as James Harden shot 100 percent from the field and scored 20 points in the first 12 minutes , and that helped open up a 17 - point lead after the first period . Harden and the Rockets never let up from there , and Harden finished with a game - high 37 points , 10 rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes . As a team , Houston shot an incredible 50 threes and managed to make 20 of them , and they continue to be one of the most effective three - point shooting teams in the league . As for the Nets ( 7 - 13 ) , they came into Monday 's game with a plethora of injuries , as Rondae Hollis-Jefferson ( ankle ) , DeMarre Carroll ( illness ) , Allen Crabbe ( back ) and D'Angelo Russell ( knee ) all inactive . Five Brooklyn players still managed to score in double figures , with Isaiah Whitehead leading the way off the bench with a surprise outing . The former Seton Hall star shot an impressive 10 - of - 16 from the field en route to scoring a team - high 23 points in 28 minutes . It was the first time all season that the guard played more than 15 minutes , and he took full advantage of the opportunity . As a team , the Nets shot a solid 46 percent from the field , but hit just 25 percent of their shots from downtown . Up next , the Rockets will look to extend their winning streak to six games Wednesday against the Pacers , while the Nets will head to Dallas on Wednesday to take on the Mavericks .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Indiana Pacers , 118 - 97 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . The Rockets ( 17 - 4 ) entered this game as one of the best offenses in the league , once again proving it with a stellar performance . The Pacers ( 12 - 10 ) simply did n't have answers for Houston and at times it felt as if they were playing at an entirely different pace . Houston built a five - point lead at halftime after Indiana won the first quarter , but they pulled away in the third with a 35 - 22 win over those 12 minutes that put the game away for good . The Pacers could n't react in the fourth , and Houston extended their winning streak to six games with another huge performance at home . James Harden was the biggest star of the game for the Rockets , as the MVP candidate came close to a triple - double following a huge performance of 28 points , 10 assists , and eight rebounds . Chris Paul added 13 points with seven assists , while Clint Capela once again contributed with a double - double of 22 points and 13 boards . All five members of Houston 's starting lineup scored in double digits . Thaddeus Young led the way for the Pacers since he finished with 23 points , but his efforts were not enough . Victor Oladipo filled the stat sheet nicely thanks to 19 points , five assists , five steals and three blocks . Myles Turner added 15 points , 10 rebounds , and four blocks . Lance Stephenson also provided a boost off the bench since he contributed with 11 points , four boards , and four assists .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans , 130 - 123 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . The Rockets ( 21 - 4 ) pushed their winning streak to 10 games with a huge win over a Pelicans ( 14 - 14 ) team that made things difficult for Houston . In fact , the Pelicans came into the fourth quarter with a seven - point advantage , but Houston erased that lead with a strong comeback in the final 12 minutes to keep their winning run alive . The Rockets won the final quarter 34 - 20 , once again proving they can perform on crunch time regardless of the opponent . James Harden was the biggest star for the Rockets with a huge offensive performance , as the All-Star guard finished with a strong double - double of 26 points and 16 assists . Clint Capela added 28 points with eight rebounds and five blocks , and Chris Paul made a strong impact on both ends of the court since he finished with 20 points , eight rebounds , six assists , and four steals . Eric Gordon added 27 points off the bench , too . The Pelicans did n't have Anthony Davis , but the scoring came from other sources in this one . Jrue Holiday scored 37 points with five assists , four rebounds and five steals , while and E'Twaun Moore added 36 points . Rajon Rondo contributed with a triple - double of 13 points , 12 assists and 12 boards , and DeMarcus Cousins also came close to one . He finished with 24 points , 13 rebounds , and eight assists .


The Houston Rockets rolled past the visiting Charlotte Hornets , 108 - 96 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday night . Houston ( 22 - 4 ) owns the league 's best record as well as an impressive 11 - game win streak . On Wednesday , the team showcased its first - place offense , scoring 108 points while knocking down 17 three - pointers . Veteran point guard Chris Paul delivered what was arguably his best performance in a Rockets uniform , scoring 31 points while dishing out 11 assists . Paul headed up a solid Rockets guard rotation , including MVP candidate James Harden and reigning Sixth Man of the Year Eric Gordon . Harden contributed 21 points in the win , despite having a relatively inefficient night at just 8 - of - 22 from the field . Gordon came off the bench for an additional 17 points . Charlotte ( 10 - 17 ) has disappointed early in the season , and has now lost five of its last seven games . The Hornets struggled again on Wednesday , falling behind by a wide margin fairly early in the game . Houston had pulled ahead by 15 by the end of the first quarter , and held a double - digit lead for almost the entirety of the remainder of the game . While Charlotte saw strong play from starting center and former Rocket Dwight Howard , the team still struggled to make anything happen on offense . Howard had an impressive eight offensive rebounds and 26 points , but the team could not follow his lead . The Hornets shot just 41 percent from the field and had only 12 total offensive boards . Charlotte will host the Miami Heat on Friday , while Houston will play host to the San Antonio Spurs .


The Houston Rockets breezed by the powerhouse San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on Friday , winning 124 - 109 . Houston ( 23 - 4 ) has been a seemingly unstoppable force since superstar point guard Chris Paul made his return to the lineup in mid - November . The team not only holds the league 's best record , but also owns an NBA-best 12 - game win streak . The Rockets have yet to lose a game with Paul in the lineup . On Friday , the team showed why , cruising past the always - tough San Antonio Spurs thanks to 28 - point performances from both Paul and MVP contender James Harden . In addition to his explosive scoring output , Paul tallied eight assists and a season high of seven steals . Paul and Harden were key components of a dominant first quarter for Houston , as the team was able to hop out to a double - digit lead within the first 10 minutes of play . Houston never relinquished the lead , despite allowing 37 points in the fourth quarter . The Spurs hold the best record of any opponent yet beaten by Houston on their current win streak . San Antonio ( 19 - 10 ) still sits at third in the Western Conference , but was beaten handily on Friday night . Superstar Kawhi Leonard , who recently returned from a quad injury , was active in the game but saw only 17 minutes of play . Still , the two - time Defensive Player of the Year was unable to slow down an early onslaught from the top - ranked Houston offense . Leonard finished with 12 points , two blocks , and two steals , but was minus - nine in his time on the floor . Only two Spurs saw more than 21 minutes of play on the night , and only bench guard Bryn Forbes eclipsed 30 . Veteran All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge led the starting five with 27 minutes of play and 16 points . Houston will face Milwaukee on the second half of a back - to - back this Saturday . San Antonio , meanwhile , will complete their Texas series by hosting the Dallas Mavericks .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks , 115 - 111 , at Toyota Center on Saturday evening . This marks the 13th straight win for the Rockets , who have yet to lose since Chris Paul 's return to the lineup weeks ago . After a back and forth first quarter the Rockets came out ahead 28 - 25 . The teams traded baskets through the second quarter until the score was all tied up at 55 at halftime . The Rockets led by as many as 11 in the third but the Bucks cut that lead to 84 - 79 heading into the final frame . The Rockets pulled away quickly , expanding their lead to 10 , five minutes into the quarter . From there they were able to maintain their lead to the finish . This marks the third straight loss for Milwaukee . James Harden led the way for the Rockets with 31 points on 8 - of - 21 shooting , six rebounds , five assists and one block , in 39 minutes . Chris Paul followed up with 25 points , six assists , five rebounds and one steal , in 36 minutes . P.J . Tucker added 10 points , 10 rebounds , two steals and one assist , in 37 minutes , while Trevor Ariza chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds . The Rockets shot 46 percent from the field , including 11 - of - 35 from long range . Meanwhile , Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with 28 points on 10 - of - 22 shooting , nine rebounds , five assists and four steals , in 42 minutes . Khris Middleton added 23 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals , in 34 minutes , while Eric Bledsoe finished with 19 points , three rebounds , one assists , one steal and one block . The Bucks shot 46 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 27 from long range . The Bucks ( 15 - 13 ) have a couple of days off before they go on to play host to the Cavs on Tuesday . The Rockets ( 24 - 4 ) play host to the Jazz on Monday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Utah Jazz , 120 - 99 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . It was a hard fought game the whole way , with the Jazz looking like they could end Houston 's mighty winning streak . After a tight three quarters , the Jazz pulled ahead by eight early in the fourth , leading 89 - 81 with 10:30 left in the game . It was at this point that the Rockets went ballistic . Eric Gordon poured in three straight threes and within a couple of minutes the Rockets were up by three . They continued on a rampage , outscoring the Jazz 39 - 10 from the 10:30 mark to the end of the game . This marks the 14th straight win for the Rockets . Gordon finished with a team - high 33 points on 12 - of - 18 shooting , in 35 minutes off the bench for Houston . James Harden followed up with 26 points , six rebounds , six assists , two steals and one block , while Chris Paul tallied 18 points , 10 assists , nine rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Clint Capela came up huge with 24 points and 20 rebounds , in 34 minutes . The Rockets shot 52 percent from the field , including 17 - of - 43 from long range . Meanwhile , Rodney Hood led the Jazz with 26 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting , in 31 minutes off the bench . Joe Ingles followed up with 17 points , four assists and three rebounds , while Ricky Rubio added 14 points , four assists , three rebounds and two steals . The Jazz shot 46 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 27 from downtown . The Jazz ( 14 - 17 ) head to OKC to take on the Thunder on Wednesday . The Rockets ( 25 - 4 ) will be looking for their 15th straight win as they play host to the Lakers on Wednesday .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets , 122 - 116 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday . The Lakers ( 11 - 18 ) delivered one of their best performances of the season against arguably the top team in The Association , and once again they showed they can compete with any team in the league when they are clicking . The Lakers jumped to a 15 - point advantage after the first quarter , but the Rockets ( 25 - 5 ) stormed back and made it a four - point game heading into halftime . Los Angeles held on , however , and won the remaining two quarters by one point each to close things out . Houston never gave up , but the Lakers secured a huge win that should boost the team 's confidence going forward , while the Rockets saw their winning streak come to an end at 14 games . Kyle Kuzma stood out for the Lakers , as the rookie led the offense with a spectacular 38 - point , seven - rebound , four - assist performance that also represented his career high scoring - wise . Lonzo Ball contributed with 16 points , nine rebounds and five assists , while Brandon Ingram added 13 points , six boards , and six dimes . Corey Brewer did a good job off the bench as well , as the veteran finished with 21 points in 25 minutes . James Harden did everything he could to avoid Houston 's loss , but his impressive performance ( 51 points and nine assists ) simply was n't enough for the Rockets . Eric Gordon added 21 points despite the fact he shot 8 - of - 21 from the field , and Trevor Ariza chipped in with 18 points , 11 rebounds , and four steals . Chris Paul struggled , however , as the veteran point guard finished with just eight points and five assists .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Houston Rockets , 128 - 118 , at Toyota Center on Friday . Houston came into this game as a monster favorite , but Los Angeles rode a huge second half en route to a comeback win . In fact , the Clippers outscored the Rockets , 76 - 53 , in the second half , despite trailing by 13 at the half . Bench play was the difference in the game , with Los Angeles ' bench outscoring Houston 's bench , 62 - 10 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Clippers recording eight more assists than the Rockets , while committing nine less turnovers . The Clippers ( 13 - 18 ) were led by Austin Rivers , as he collected a career - high 36 points , two rebounds and seven assists . DeAndre Jordan was the only other starter in double figures , as he accrued 15 points , 20 rebounds and two blocks . Lou Williams was huge off the bench , providing 32 points , two rebounds and seven assists . Jawun Evans played some great defense on James Harden , as he also tallied 15 points and four assists off the bench . The Rockets ( 25 - 6 ) got a second consecutive 51 - point game out of James Harden , as he led the team with 51 points . four rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Eric Gordon finished with 28 points , four rebounds and two assists . Ryan Anderson recorded a double - double , amassing 14 points and 10 rebounds . Trevor Ariza amassed 12 points , four rebounds and two assists . On deck for the Clippers is a road matchup versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday . Houston will be off until Monday , when they travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 148 - 142 , in double overtime at Toyota Center on Sunday evening . The Rockets ( 26 - 9 ) likely got more than they bargained for from a feisty Lakers ( 11 - 24 ) squad , as they saw a 44 - 37 first - quarter lead evaporate and turn into a 72 - 65 halftime deficit . Houston found itself in an even deeper 101 - 90 hole entering the fourth quarter , but a 10 - 4 run over the first 5:13 of the period helped them get within striking distance . Ultimately , Gerald Green , who entered the game for an injured James Harden ( hamstring ) at the 44 - second mark , drained a 24 - foot three - point jumper with 17 seconds remaining to knot the score at 122 and send the contest into overtime . Brandon Ingram drained two clutch free throws with less than one second remaining in the first overtime following a P.J . Tucker foul to send the game to a second extra period . Tucker then made up for his gaffe with go - ahead basket that snapped a 142 - 142 tie with five seconds left in the second overtime , and followed it up with a block of a Kyle Kuzma three - point attempt on the subsequent possession to help snuff out the Lakers ' last hope . Julius Randle paced the Lakers with a 29 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included six assists and one block . Josh Hart drew the start and generated 26 points , six rebounds , one assist and one steal before fouling out after 37 minutes . Kuzma managed 23 points , five boards , three assists and two blocks . Tyler Ennis supplied a 20 - point , 11 - assist double - double that also included four rebounds and two steals . Ingram registered 12 points , six rebounds , four assists and one steal . Corey Brewer led the second unit with nine points , six rebounds , four assists and one block . Harden managed 40 points , 11 assists , two boards , two steals and two blocks before his exit . Chris Paul posted a 28 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds . Trevor Ariza pitched in a season - high 26 points and supplemented it with four boards , three assists and two steals . Eric Gordon paced the bench with 14 points , while Green poured in 10 and added three rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes on the second unit . Clint Capela totaled seven points , seven rebounds , two assists and three blocks in 32 minutes before fouling out . The Lakers head north to kick off 2018 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night , while the Rockets head to the Sunshine State to face off with Orlando Magic on Wednesday evening .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets , 124 - 114 , at Toyota Center on Thursday night . The Warriors ( 31 - 8 ) and the Rockets ( 27 - 10 ) were set to play one of the most interesting games of the season , and the game lived up to the expectations . Houston jumped ahead in the first quarter , and they actually got a one - point advantage at halftime . However , the Warriors answered back in the third quarter , and they never looked back . Golden State grabbed the lead in the third quarter , and sealed the deal in the fourth with a 10 - point lead over the final 12 minutes . Golden State 's impressive second - half performance pulled them to a huge win on the road . Stephen Curry led the Warriors offensively , as he finished with 29 points , nine rebounds , and four assists . Draymond Green registered a triple - double , as he finished with 17 points , 14 rebounds , and 10 assists . Klay Thompson added 28 points , and the bench played a huge role as well . David West chipped in with 12 points , while Nick Young added 11 points . The Rockets did n't have James Harden , but several players picked up the slack on the offensive end . Eric Gordon got the start at shooting guard , and he delivered a 30 - point , seven - assist performance . Chris Paul did n't get a triple - double , but he filled the stat sheet properly after registering 28 points , nine assists , and seven boards . Clint Capela had a double - double of 15 points and 10 boards .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 121 - 112 , at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening . The Rockets ( 29 - 11 ) apparently are learning how to play without James Harden ( hamstring ) , and they delivered a solid performance at home in what was a must - game win for them considering their recent struggles . In fact , Houston cruised their way during the first half , jumping to a six - point lead after the first quarter and a 10 - point advantage at half time . Even though the Trail Blazers ( 22 - 19 ) decided to fight back in the second half and made things difficult for Houston at times , in the end the Rockets survived and secured the win , ending Portland 's three - game winning streak . The Rockets enjoyed a great performance from Chris Paul , as the veteran point guard had a vintage game with 37 points , 11 assists , and seven rebounds . Eric Gordon had 30 points , and Clint Capela registered 13 points and eight rebounds . Gerald Green once again thrived coming off the bench , as he contributed with 12 points , seven boards , and four dimes in 32 minutes . Damian Lillard returned after missing Tuesday 's game with a calf problem , and impressed after posting a 29 - point , eight - assist , five - rebound performance . C.J . McCollum had 24 points , six rebounds and four assists , while Evan Turner chipped in with 18 points . Ed Davis looked pretty good coming off the bench , as the veteran had 11 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116 - 98 on Thursday at Toyota Center . While James Harden 's return from a hamstring injury did n't go as smoothly as planned for the All-Star guard , the Rockets ' supporting cast did more than enough to carry the team to victory . Mainly , Eric Gordon was unstoppable from the perimeter , hitting 7 - of - 13 shots from behind the arc en route to scoring a game - high 30 points in 35 minutes off the bench . Four other Rockets managed to score in double figures , including Clint Capela , who scored 20 points in 26 minutes . Harden , meanwhile , shot just 3 - of - 15 from the field and scored just 10 points in 26 minutes in what was his first start after a seven - game absence . In the end , it was business as usual for the Rockets on the offensive side of the ball , as they hit a scorching 44 percent from behind the arc . The Timberwolves ( 29 - 18 ) were unable to have the same offensive success Thursday night , and their record away from home dropped to 11 - 12 . Jimmy Butler led the way scoring with a team - high 23 points , while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded yet another double - double with 22 points and 16 rebounds . Only two other Minnesota players managed to score in double figures , with Andrew Wiggins adding 16 points on just 5 - of - 12 shooting from the field and Tyus Jones adding another 13 off the bench . Up next , the Rockets will remain home Saturday to take on the Warriors again , while the Timberwolves will look to end their two - game slide on Saturday against the Raptors .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors , 116 - 108 , at Toyota Center on Saturday . Despite the fact that Houston led for the majority of this game , it came down to the final seconds . In fact , there were six lead changes alone in the fourth quarter , as Houston were able to prevail , holding the Warriors to just 17 fourth - quarter points . The first and fourth quarters were the difference , with Houston outscoring Golden State , 64 - 45 . Rebounding was a huge factor for the Rockets as well , as they outrebounded the Warriors , 46 - 33 . Scoring down low also helped Houston too , as they won the points in the paint battle , 48 - 34 . The Warriors ( 37 - 10 ) were led by Kevin Durant , as he tallied 26 points , seven rebounds , five assists and two blocks . Draymond Green accrued 21 points , seven rebounds , six assists and two steals . Stephen Curry went just 6 - of - 20 from the field , but still provided 19 points and eight assists . The Rockets ( 32 - 12 ) got a gem out of Chris Paul , as he collected 33 points , 11 rebounds , seven assists and three steals . James Harden was n't far behind , totaling 22 points , two rebounds , eight assists , two steals and two blocks . Clint Capela finished with 18 points , five rebounds and four steals . Ryan Anderson scored just five points but grabbed 13 rebounds . On deck for Houston is a home matchup versus the Miami Heat on Monday . As for Golden State , they play host to the New York Knicks on Tuesday .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Miami Heat , 99 - 90 , at Toyota Center on Monday evening . The Heat ( 27 - 20 ) came into the contest sporting a stellar 9 - 2 record over their previous 11 games , a stretch made even more impressive by the fact that they 've dealt with several key backcourt injuries at different points . However , the Rockets ( 33 - 12 ) came in surging as well , with a 5 - 1 record over their prior six contests despite a recent multi - game absence by James Harden due to a hamstring injury . Houston was the healthier team Monday , however , and that may have been the difference in what turned out to be a hard - fought affair . Miami actually used a 33 - point first quarter to vault to a 50 - 46 halftime lead . The home squad got things turned around in the second half , collecting 53 points while limiting their visitors to 40 over the final 24 minutes . Houston also played some stingy defense , eliciting a total of 16 turnovers and limiting the Heat to an unsightly 23 percent ( 7 - for - 30 ) success rate from long distance . The Rockets ' top backcourt trio of Harden , Chris Paul and Eric Gordon - - finally at full health - - were key , as they combined for 60 of the team 's 99 points . Hassan Whiteside paced the Heat with a 22 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and three steals . Wayne Ellington provided 13 points , five rebounds and two assists . Josh Richardson followed with 12 points , three rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . James Johnson contributed 10 points , four assists and three rebounds . Kelly Olynyk matched Johnson 's scoring total to lead the bench and also supplied two boards , one assist and one steal . Harden led the way for the Rockets with 28 points , a total he supplemented with five assists , two rebounds , two blocks and two steals . Paul followed with 16 points , six rebounds , six assists and three steals . Gordon poured in 16 of his own to lead the second unit and also posted a pair of rebounds and assists apiece . Clint Capela tallied 14 points , eight rebounds , two assists and one steal . Ryan Anderson pitched in nine points , two rebounds and two assists . Trevor Ariza returned from his two - game suspension and played 28 minutes , but he only registered three points , five rebounds and two steals . The Heat heads back to South Florida to await a Thursday night visit from the Sacramento Kings , while the Rockets make the short trip to tangle with the intrastate rival Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday evening .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns , 113 - 102 , at Toyota Center on Sunday afternoon . The Rockets ( 35 - 13 ) came in as the clear favorites on paper , but the Suns ( 17 - 33 ) were seemingly ready to match them blow for blow in the first quarter . Houston lost Trevor Ariza to a left leg injury after he 'd logged just one minute on the court , but they still emerged from the first 12 minutes with a 28 - 24 lead . The feisty visitors continued nipping at their heels in the second period , allowing them to keep their halftime deficit to a manageable 60 - 53 margin . However , the home squad generated a second straight 32 - point quarter in the third while limiting Phoenix to 24 points , allowing them to build what would prove to be an insurmountable 15 - point cushion heading into the final quarter . The Suns had an early exit of their own , as center Greg Monroe got the hook after being whistled for a second technical foul in the third quarter . Despite the 11 - point margin of victory for the hosts , both teams were virtually even across the major categories on the stat sheet , with each hauling in 43 rebounds and committing 12 turnovers apiece . The most notable disparity came in bench production , as the Rockets second unit outscored the Suns reserves , 44 - 31 . Devin Booker bounced back from a couple of underwhelming outings to lead the way for the Suns with 31 points , a total he supplemented with 10 assists and three rebounds . T.J. Warren followed with 24 points and added five rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Isaiah Canaan generated a bench - leading 12 points along with two assists and one rebound . Tyson Chandler produced an 11 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included one assist . Monroe accounted for eight points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals in 16 minutes before his ejection . Troy Daniels ( three points , two rebounds ) and Marquese Chriss ( two points , five rebounds , two steals and one block ) both underachieved on the first unit . James Harden paced the Rockets with a near triple - double of 27 points , 10 rebounds , eight assists , two steals and one block . Chris Paul supplied 17 points , five assists and two rebounds . Ryan Anderson registered 13 points and two boards . Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Eric Gordon had matching 13 - point tallies off the bench themselves , with the former also contributing two rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block , and the latter pitching in five boards , two assists and one steal . Clint Capela posted a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included one steal . Gerald Green and Nene Hilario were productive off the bench with matching eight - point efforts . The Suns remain on the road and head to the Volunteer State for a Monday night showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies , while the Rockets remain home and await a Tuesday evening visit from the Orlando Magic .