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The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 113 - 104, in the first game of the season on Tuesday. The game became a back - and - forth battle in the second half, with Utah establishing a lead that was quickly reclaimed by the Blazers in the fourth quarter. The emerging dynamic duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum helped pave the way for Portland's high - octane offensive outing, combining for 64 points, including 39 for Lillard. The pair helped facilitate a perimeter attack for the Blazers, as they contributed six of the team's 13 three - point makes. Portland also received a boost off the bench from recently re - signed wing Allen Crabbe, who provided 18 points and four more shots from behind the arc. Utah, meanwhile, is struggling to remain healthy despite the season having barely begun. Star forwards Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors were sidelined with injuries, as well as bench guard Alec Burks. Utah's offense was able to fill the void, however, with significant contributions coming from newly - acquired veteran Joe Johnson (29 points, 12 - 16 shooting) and sophomore Rodney Hood (26 points, two steals). It was the defensive end where Utah ultimately came up short, as the Blazers were allowed to convert on 52 percent of their field goal attempts. The Blazers will face the Clippers in Portland on Wednesday, while the Jazz will see the Lakers on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 113 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 104 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Total points ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors, 110 - 89, at FedEx Forum. The Warriors (20 - 4) had rolled in to the Volunteer State riding high, with victories in 16 of their last 17 games. That impressive streak was harshly halted Saturday, however, as a defensive - minded Grizzlies squad managed to hold Golden State to a season - low point total. They also forced 23 turnovers from the Warriors, and held their dangerous long - range shooters to a collective 33 percent success rate from beyond the arc. While only Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry were able to post double - digit scoring for the visitors, the Grizzlies (17 - 8) countered with seven such performances, including one from each member of their starting five. Durant's relatively modest 21 points led the way for Golden State, a total he complemented with seven rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal. Curry supplied 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists, going just 4 - of - 14 from three - point range in the process. Klay Thompson (eight points) and Draymond Green (seven points) underwhelmed, while Anderson Varejao went scoreless over 18 minutes in a start at center. Ian Clark's 10 points paced the second unit. The Grizzlies saw Marc Gasol and Tony Allen lead the way with a pair of 19 - point efforts, with the former adding eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal, while the latter supplied four rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. JaMychal Green was next with a 14 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a steal. Matching 11 - point tallies from Andrew Harrison and Troy Williams rounded things out for the first unit, while Zach Randolph (14 points, seven rebounds, an assist) and Jarell Martin (13 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a steal) were strong in reserve roles. The Warriors head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Sunday evening, while the Grizzlies next face the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Tuesday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 8 Percentage of 3 points ,has 110 Losses ,has 17 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 4 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 16 Points in 1st quarter ,has 23 Turnovers ,has 20 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Brooklyn Nets, 116 - 108, at Barclay's Center on Friday. Cleveland was expected to win this game rather easily and they took care of business, thanks to full health. In fact, the Cavaliers led for the final 30 minutes, leading by 24 at times in their easy win. Despite shooting worse from the free - throw line, the aggressiveness of Cleveland to get there was the difference, as they attempted 43 free - throws to the Nets 19. The turnovers were decisive as well, with the Cavaliers winning that battle, 19 - 12. Much of that is attributed to the fact that Cleveland recorded 14 steals in the win. The Cavaliers (27 - 8) did n't close out quite like they'd expect, but they got the result they wanted. LeBron James carried the load, as he tallied 36 points, nine rebounds and six assists on 14 - of - 20 from the field. Kyrie Irving was n't far behind, as he scored 32 of his own, while handing out four assists. Kevin Love recorded a double - double, totaling 17 points and 13 rebounds. Tristan Thompson was the only other Cavs player in double figures, accumulating 10 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks. On deck for the Cavaliers is a road matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The Nets (8 - 27) did a nice job of sticking around in this game, but they simply did n't have enough to hang around with a team like the Cavaliers. Bojan Bogdanovic was easily the teams best player, as he accrued 23 points and four assists. Trevor Booker recorded a 13 - point, 12 - rebound, four - assist double - double in the defeat. Brook Lopez did score 17 points, but he committed five turnovers and added just one rebound, one assist and no defensive statistics to his tally. Caris LeVert led the bench with 19 points, four rebounds and five assists. Brooklyn have a winnable game in their next fixture, as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 27 Number of team assists ,has 108 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 19 Total points ,has 8 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 19 Number of team assists ,has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ,has 12 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 27 Turnovers ."] |
The Boston Celtics (17 - 30) defeated the New York Knicks (10 - 39) 108 - 97 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Celtics got out to a quick lead in this matchup, going up 57 - 44 by halftime. The Knicks made a run in the third quarter, but could n't continue it in the fourth, as the Celtics stole the 11 - point victory on the road. The Celtics were the better shooters in this game, going 55 percent from the field, while the Knicks shot just 49 percent. The Celtics also out - rebounded the Knicks 39 - 35, even furthering their advantage Tuesday. Already the two scoring leaders for the Celtics this season, both Jared Sullinger and Avery Bradley did the most damage in this game. Bradley went an impressive 11 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 26 points, while also adding four assists. He's had a decent two - game stretch, combining for 43 points, six assists and three steals. Sullinger on the other hand nearly double - doubled, recording 22 points (11 - 19 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt), nine rebounds and six assists. He had a poor showing in Sunday's game against the Heat, so it was good to see him get back on track Tuesday. Replacing Tyler Zeller as the starting center, Brandon Bass finished with 12 points and four rebounds in 30 minutes. Over his last three games he's averaged 15 points and six rebounds, so we'll see if his play continues to improve with more time in the starting lineup. Despite temporarily leaving the game with an injury, Marcus Smart returned and posted 13 points (3 - 9 FG, 2 - 7 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and three assists in 37 minutes. Carmelo Anthony did everything he could to keep the Knicks in this game, going for 21 points (9 - 23 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), six rebounds and a steal. He's now combined for 52 points and 14 rebounds over his last two games, as he continues to be the team scoring leader. Jose Calderon shot very well, going 7 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to record 17 points. It was a nice surprise for the Knicks, as he's averaging only nine points per game on the season. Despite the loss, the Knicks also saw some decent production from the bench with both Tim Hardaway Jr and Lance Thomas finishing in double figures. Hardaway Jr had 14 points (5 - 11 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and two assists in 23 minutes, while Thomas posted 11 points (4 - 7 FG, 3 - 4 FT) and two assists in 25 minutes. The Celtics' next game will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, while the Knicks will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 39 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 35 Rebounds ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 30 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 39 Rebounds ,has 17 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Toronto Raptors, 94 - 91, at Air Canada Centre on Friday. Through two games, Kyrie Irving has looked like the Cavs' MVP, and led the team in scoring once again Friday night. However, he was nearly responsible for allowing a tightly - contested game to potentially go into overtime when he had the ball stolen from him by the Raptors' Patrick Patterson with one second remaining. Following an ensuing Toronto timeout, Kyle Lowry put up a 32 - foot last - gasp shot as time expired that failed to find the net, allowing the Cavs (20) to escape victorious. The Raptors (1 - 1) fell short after having come back from a 50 - 40 halftime deficit by outscoring Cleveland by a 51 - 44 margin in the second half. Irving's stat line consisted of 26 points, six rebounds and six assists, but he did commit a game - high seven turnovers. LeBron James turned it on in the fourth quarter after an ordinary first three periods, collecting 21 points, eight boards and seven assists. Kevin Love turned in an 18 - point, 10 - rebound double - double and added two assists, two blocks and a steal. Tristan Thompson accomplished the feat as well after a lackluster opener, managing 11 points, 10 rebounds, an assist and a block. The Raptors were once again led by DeMar DeRozan, who tallied a game - high 32 points and added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. Lowry stepped up with 17 points, four assists and two rebounds, although, like his point guard counterpart on the Cavs, he had trouble hanging on to the ball, committing six turnovers overall. Jonas Valanciunas continued his stellar start to the season with a 10 - point, 17 - rebound double - double, and added a block. DeMarre Carroll turned in a modest but full stat line with eight points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. The Cavs head back home to take on the Magic on Saturday night while the Raptors face off with the Nuggets at Air Canada Centre on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 1 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 1 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 94 Losses ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (30) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (0 - 3), 115 - 109, in Game 3 on Saturday at the Moda Center to take a commanding three - game lead in the series. Memphis led this game from the opening tip to the final buzzer as it cruised to another victory over Portland. Portland trailed by 10 points entering the fourth quarter, but a 90 Trail Blazers run cut the Grizzlies' lead to just three with 2:23 remaining. The Grizzlies responded with a run of their own and forced the Trail Blazers to foul in order to keep their faint chances alive. Memphis hit 13 out of 14 free throw attempts in the final minute to put the game on ice and hand Portland its tenth loss at home this season. The Trail Blazers are facing elimination and will look to extend the series with a win in Game 5 on Monday. While Memphis did manage to win Saturday, it did suffer a loss in Game 4. With Beno Udrih already sidelined with an ankle injury, the Grizzlies needed Mike Conley to shoulder the load at point guard. Conley suffered a head injury in the second half and was taken to a local medical facility for further examination, leaving his status for Game 4 up in the air. He had 14 points and four assists in 26 minutes before exiting the game. Backup point guard Nick Calathes ran the point for the remainder of the game and finished with 13 points and zero turnovers. The Grizzlies will look to complete the sweep over the Trail Blazers in Game 4 on Monday to advance to the second round. Portland was already in desperation mode heading into Game 3 after dropping the first two games of the series by a combined 29 points. The Trail Blazers could n't take advantage of a thin Grizzlies backcourt and are now at risk of being swept. Damian Lillard finished with 22 points, but only managed three points in the fourth quarter. A bright spot for the Trail Blazers was the play of Nicolas Batum and C.J McCollum, who finished with 27 and 26 points respectively. If Portland wins Monday, the series will move back to Memphis for Game 5 on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 3 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 30 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 26 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 0 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 115 Losses ,has 30 Total points ,has 3 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The host Utah Jazz demolished the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, 111 - 88. Utah (33 - 22) entered the All-Star Break on a high note, blowing out the Blazers and reaching 11 games above .500. The Jazz were firing on all cylinders as they took Portland down, as the team shot 52 percent with six players scoring in double figures. All-Star Gordon Hayward scored a team - high 22 points while also grabbing six rebounds and dishing seven assists. Per usual, center Rudy Gobert backed up Hayward's scoring with dynamic defense and a solid effort on the glass. Gobert had 12 rebounds and blocked three shots. Portland (23 - 33) was as cold as Utah was hot. The Blazers shot an unimpressive 40 percent from the field, a large part of which was due to severe struggled from star point guard Damian Lillard. Lillard shot a hideous 3 - of - 19 from the field, ending with just 13 points. It was a stellar Blazers debut, however, for recently - acquired big man Jusuf Nurkic. Nurkic impressed off the bench, scoring 13 points and coming down with seven rebounds and three steals. The Nuggets, who dealt Nurkic to the Blazers earlier in the week, saw stellar play from former Blazer Mason Plumlee in his Denver debut. Thus far, both teams should be happy with their new big men's performance. Both teams will enter the All-Star Break. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 111 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 33 Percentage of field goals ,has 88 Losses ,has 23 Total points ."] |
The tightly - contested affair saw the Celtics enter the fourth period holding a slim 77 - 74 lead, but the Raptors mounted a comeback, outscoring their visitors by a 33 - 20 margin over the final 12 minutes. DeMar DeRozan's career - high 43 - point tally led Toronto. With Kyle Lowry (wrist) out of the lineup, DeRozan took 28 shot attempts overall, draining 15, and also visited the charity stripe a game - high 12 times. Serge Ibaka put up 15 points and seven boards in his Toronto debut. Cory Joseph amassed 11 points in his spot start, and Patrick Patterson matched his scoring total while leading the bench. Isaiah Thomas' 20 points led Boston, but shot just 35 percent overall. Jae Crowder and Marcus Smart followed with matching 19 - point efforts. Jaylen Brown produced 13 points, while Al Horford turned in a modest eight - point tally. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 33 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 20 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 105 - 88, at Wells Fargo Center on Friday. The Magic's Aaron Gordon has been having a rough go of it this season, even suffering a demotion from the starting lineup at one point. However, Friday may ultimately prove to be a turning point, as the third - year forward collected a season - high 20 points to key Orlando's (8 - 12) fourth road victory. Gordon complemented the offense with a pair of rebounds and a block, and the Magic enjoyed one of their better shooting nights of the campaign on the way to their best scoring haul yet, tallying success rates of 47 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range. Evan Fournier and Serge Ibaka followed with a pair of 16 - point efforts for the Magic, with the former adding four boards, three assists and two steals, and the latter posting four rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. D.J. Augustin got another start at point guard and supplied nine points, four assists and three rebounds over 22 minutes, while Bismack Biyombo registered four points but brought down 13 rebounds. Jeff Green and Nicola Vucevic were excellent off the bench, with 16 and 12 points, respectively. Vucevic also tallied 11 rebounds, dished out five assists and had both a steal and a block. The Sixers (4 - 15) were once again led by Joel Embiid, who celebrated the raising of his minutes limit by putting together a 25 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists. No other member of the starting five hit double digits in the scoring column, but Gerald Henderson (nine points, three rebounds) and Robert Covington (nine points, six rebounds, an assist and two steals) were productive. Sergio Rodriguez and Ersan Ilyasova combined for another 15 points, Jahlil Okafor paced the second unit with a 16 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also featured a pair of blocks. The Magic continue on their road trip with a trip to Detroit for a Sunday evening date with the Pistons, while the Sixers are home again on Saturday evening to face off with the Boston Celtics. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 88 Percentage of 3 points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 8 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (52 - 5) continued their historic season with a 130 - 114 win over the Orlando Magic (25 - 31) on Thursday. Reigning MVP Steph Curry took over the game, scoring 51 points on 20 - for - 27 shooting including 10 three - pointers. Golden State continues to dominate at an all - time level, with the win keeping them on track to break the 1995 - 96 Bulls' regular season record of 72 - 10. Leading the charge has been reigning MVP Steph Curry, who delivered perhaps his best performance of the season on Thursday night. Curry shot the lights out while also recording seven rebounds and eight assists. The game also marked Curry's 128th consecutive outing with a made three - pointer, breaking the record for longest streak in NBA history. This may be unsurprising, though, as Curry is on track for countless all - time shooting records this year. With 266 three - pointers made this season, Curry is just 20 back from his own all - time record with 25 games remaining. Curry's season is currently fourth all - time in terms of three - pointers made, with Ray Allen being the only name ahead of him that is not his own. Curry's 32 PER is also on pace to break the single - season record held by Wilt Chamberlain. Now averaging 30 points per game, Curry is on pace to become just the second player of the 2010s to score in the 30s, after Kevin Durant. The star also figures to become the seventh member of the 50 - 40 - 90 club, as he boasts a shooting slash line of .508/.455/.912. Though Curry stole the show, Golden State saw solid performances top - to - bottom in Orlando. All-Star power forward Draymond Green made an impact on the defensive end with five steals while also dishing out eight assists on offense. As a team, Golden State recorded a whopping 35 assists and was simply unconscious from the field, shooting an elite 60 percent. The Warriors also managed to edge out Orlando on the glass, in what was an all - around win for the NBA's top team. Orlando, meanwhile, saw a solid and well - rounded effort against the reigning champs. All five members of the team's starting lineup scored at least 12 points, and the team managed to force 20 turnovers from the movement - oriented Warriors. Sophomore Aaron Gordon, who entered the starting lineup following the deadline trade of forward Tobias Harris, went for 19 points and eight rebounds on 9 - for - 14 shooting. Gordon made a name for himself on All-Star weekend as runner - up in the highly - rated Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, and he has played plenty of minutes since. He is averaging 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals since the All-Star break. The Warriors face a primetime matchup in Oklahoma City on Saturday night. The Magic will visit New York to take on the Knicks on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 31 Number of team assists ,has 114 Percentage of field goals ,has 25 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 35 Number of team assists ,has 60 Percentage of field goals ,has 5 Losses ,has 130 Total points ,has 20 Turnovers ,has 52 Wins ."] |
In one of the season's more interesting statistical developments, it seems some veterans are beginning to add the three - point shot to their offensive arsenals. This has certainly been the case for Memphis's Marc Gasol, who drilled a career - high four three - pointers in Sunday's win over the Wizards. The veteran big man now has six three - point makes in the season's first three games, more than he has made in the previous two full seasons combined. Gasol's three - point renaissance is just one component of Memphis's increasingly three - heavy offense. After finishing in the bottom five three - point shooting teams for multiple years in a row, the Grizzlies showed surprising range on Friday, hitting 15 three - pointers on 48 percent shooting. The same could not be said for Washington, however, as the Wizards struggled heavily from long - range. The team hit just 20 percent of its shots from deep, including a dismal 0 - of - 5 for starter Otto Porter, Jr. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 1 Losses ."] |
The visiting Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Miami Heat, 110 - 107, at American Airlines Arena on Saturday. In a battle between two defensive - minded teams, offense was on display. In fact, both teams show over 49 percent from the field and there were only 16 combined turnovers and 19 combined steals/blocks. Those are extremely low numbers and it comes as a big surprise with these inefficient offenses squaring off. Free-throw shooting was key for the Grizzlies, as they went 27 - of - 33 to the Heat's 16 - of - 24. The assist - to - turnover differential was huge as well, with Memphis recording 23 assists - to - six turnovers, while Miami recorded just 18 assists - to - 10 turnovers. There were five ties and 13 lead changes, with no team leading by double - digits for the entirety of the game. Memphis (11 - 6) have been thriving off their elite defense lately, but the offense was key in this victory. Marc Gasol was the player of the game, as he tied a season - high with 28 points, adding three rebounds and six assists to his tally. Troy Williams got the first start of his rookie campaign and scored a career - high 18 points in a career - high 35 minutes. Tony Allen also got a rare start, totaling 11 points and eight rebounds in the win. Mike Conley finished the game with 21 points and seven assists, hitting numerous big shots in the fourth quarter. On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Miami (5 - 11) had to play this game without Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow, but they fought to the final whistle. In fact, all five starters scored in double figures, with none of them shooting below 40 percent from the field. Dion Waiters stepped up in Dragic's absence, accumulating a team - high 28 points, five rebounds and six assists. Hassan Whiteside recorded another double - double despite dealing with foul trouble, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in the defeat. Josh Richardson amassed 15 points, three rebounds and five assists, but missed a game - tying three at the buzzer. Miami will host the Boston Celtics for their next game on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 18 Number of team assists ,has 11 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 5 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 23 Number of team assists ,has 6 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 6 Turnovers ,has 11 Wins ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 112 - 101, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday evening. The Clippers (36 - 25) have a well - earned reputation for playing solid defense and taking good care of the ball, but both of those trends failed to materialize Friday. The Bucks (27 - 33) saw Giannis Antetokounmpo break out of a recent slump, as he tallied 24 points, eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks. After shooting 9 - for - 26 over the previous two contests, the Greek Freak drained 10 of 13 shots from the field and Milwaukee shot 55 percent from the field overall. Meanwhile, the Clippers turned the ball over a whopping 23 times, with Blake Griffin and Jamal Crawford having the dubious distinction of leading the way with five apiece. Griffin did co - lead Los Angeles in scoring with 21 points, which he supplemented with nine rebounds and eight assists. Chris Paul matched Griffin's scoring total and added five assists, three rebounds and one steal. DeAndre Jordan posted a 14 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included one block. J.J. Redick contributed 10 points, four rebounds and four assists. Crawford paced the second unit with nine points and one rebound. Greg Monroe matched Antetokounmpo's scoring total and added five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block. Khris Middleton started and produced 19 points, nine assists, four rebounds and four steals. Matthew Delladedova was productive in a reserve role, supplying 15 points, eight assists and one rebound. Malcolm Brogdon totaled 12 points and three rebounds. The Clippers are on their way to the Windy City for a Saturday night showdown with the Chicago Bulls while the Bucks remain home to tangle with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 55 Number of team assists ,has 33 Percentage of field goals ,has 112 Losses ,has 27 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 23 Number of team assists ,has 25 Percentage of field goals ,has 101 Losses ,has 23 Total points ,has 36 Turnovers ."] |
The Los Angeles Lakers (10 - 22) defeated the Denver Nuggets (13 - 19) 111 - 103 on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Behind a strong first half, where the Lakers out - scored the Nuggets 62 - 46, the Lakers were able to steal a victory on the road. They shot 53 percent from the field and 56 percent from the three - point line, while the Nuggets shot 45 percent from the floor and only 31 percent from beyond the arc. Despite turning the ball over 20 times, the Lakers' superior shooting kept them ahead. Kobe Bryant was the star Tuesday as usual, recording his first triple - double of the year with 23 points (6 - 11 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 8 - 11 FT), 11 rebounds and 11 assists. He nearly had the unconventional quadruple - double as well, considering he recorded nine turnovers. Bryant was basically able to do whatever he wanted against a poor Nuggets defense in this one. Coming off the bench, Carlos Boozer had a solid game. He scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 28 minutes. After recording only eight points on Sunday, it was a nice bounce back game for him. Starting at point guard, Ronnie Price had arguably his best game of the season. He went 6 - for - 10 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score a season - high of 18 points. Considering he averages only five points a game, it was a nice boost for the Lakers. Wesley Johnson and Jordan Hill both reached double figures as well with 16 and 12 points respectively. As has been the case nearly all season, Ty Lawson did most of the damage offensively for the Nuggets. He went 5 - for - 11 from the floor and 5 - for - 9 from the free throw line to score 16 points, while also chipping in nine assists. It was about right on his season averages of 16 points and 10 assists per game. Coming off the bench Jusuf Nurkic had a surprising game, matching Lawson with 16 points (7 - 10 FG, 2 - 2 FT). He had only reached double figures in points twice this year, so the 16 points were a nice season - high for him. Despite having a poor showing from the three - point line, Nate Robinson was able to chip in 13 points (6 - 13 FG, 1 - 7 3Pt) off the bench. He played 22 minutes in this one, which was much more than usual, and was also able to capitalize with a season - high of six assists. Both Timofey Mozgov and Arron Afflalo had 11 points apiece. The Lakers' next game will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, while the Nuggets will travel to Chicago to play the Bulls on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 31 Percentage of 3 points ,has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 56 Percentage of 3 points ,has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets 127 - 119 at Oracle Arena on Monday. The Warriors (30 - 5) picked up their eighth straight home win behind a strong all - around performance from their big scoring three. With the likes of Draymond Green in the mix as the team leader in assists per game this season, he found himself as the outside part of the big three consisting of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. Green benefited off of his three hot shooting teammates on his way to a triple - double to the tune of 15 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. Durant rocked the rim multiple times, beating his matchup's off the dribble consistently, while also efficiently connecting from the mid - range. Durant finished with 21 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting, while Curry added 22 points and Thompson led all scorers with 25 points. The former MVP brought the Warriors within four points of the Nuggets lead with a wild and heavily contested buzzer - beating three point shot to close out the half, and Golden State took the momentum into the third quarter. The Nuggets (14 - 20), who were coming off of a difficult loss to the 76ers on Friday, hung with the high paced Warriors offense for three quarters of basketball. Nikola Jokic flashed big man handles after going behind the back and slamming home a highlight reel dunk, while Will Barton went flying towards the rim on a similar transition possession, as Denver exploited the Warriors weak defensive effort in the paint early on. Jokic finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, while Barton added 14 points in 27 minutes. Wilson Chandler matched Jokic's 21 points, but was overmatched when up against Draymond Green or Kevin Durant on the defensive end. The Nuggets will visit the Kings in the second game of a back - to - back on Tuesday, while the Warriors host the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 5 Losses ,has 127 Total points ,has 30 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 20 Losses ,has 119 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (32 - 21) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (13 - 38) 120 - 105 on Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. In a dominating effort, the Cavaliers got out to a quick start in this matchup, out - scoring the Lakers 64 - 49 in the first half alone. The Cavaliers were the superior shooters in this game as well, going 55 percent from the field and 55 percent from the three - point line, while the Lakers went just 41 percent from the floor and 30 percent from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers' big three of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving did most of the damage in this one. Love led all scorers, finishing with 32 points (11 - 18 FG, 7 - 8 3Pt, 3 - 5 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists. After a dissapointing performance in Friday's game against the Pacers, where he finished with just five points, it was good to see him get things turned back around and play well. Also having an impressive showing, Irving recorded 28 points (10 - 14 FG, 5 - 8 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), four rebounds and ten assists. It marked his fifth double - double of the season. Over his last two games, he's now combined for 57 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists, as he's been dominating his competition. James on the other hand, totaled 22 points (8 - 16 FG, 2 - 7 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists, nearly recording a triple - double Sunday. He did n't have to do as much work as usual, considering the success of both Love and Irving. For the Lakers, rookie point guard Jordan Clarkson had a solid perfomance, finishing with 20 points (6 - 14 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 8 - 9 FT), six rebounds and four assists. It was a season - high in points for the rookie, who has now scored 14 points or more in five out his last six games, despite averaging only 7 per game on the season. He's been getting more and more comfortable in the starting lineup, and its beginning to show with more consistent play. Without much production from the rest of the starters, the Lakers bench had to put up some numbers. Ed Davis went 6 - for - 7 from the floor and 4 - for - 4 from the free throw line to finish with 16 points and nine rebounds in just 24 minutes. He's averaging only 8 points per game so far this season, so it was a nice surprise for the Lakers. Also coming off the bench, Wesley Johnson played well. In 29 minutes, he finished with 15 points (5 - 14 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT), two assists and two steals. The two steals matched a season - high. The Cavaliers' next game will be at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, while the Lakers will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 55 Percentage of 3 points ,has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 21 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 32 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 32 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 30 Percentage of 3 points ,has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 38 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 21 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 13 Wins ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 112 - 92, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday. Although the focal point of the Thunder's (1 - 4) offense is usually located square at the point guard position, the team's big men are certainly capable of impressively contributing in their own right. That facet was on full display Saturday, as Steven Adams and Enes Kanter combined for 34 points and 18 boards, helping to set the tone down low. Coupled with Russell Westbrook's typically stellar output, Oklahoma City (5 - 1) posted an excellent 52 percent success rate from the field, as well as 44 percent from behind the arc, notably superior to the Timberwolves' respective 39 and 21 percent figures in those categories. The Timberwolves' starting five was decidedly top - heavy in terms of production, as Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a game - high 33 points, which he supplemented with six rebounds and a block. He had little precious little help, however, as no other starter managed to even get into double digits on the scoring column. Gorgui Dieng struggled offensively for the second straight game, finishing with just eight points along with eight boards and four blocks. Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine were particularly underwhelming, totaling just seven and four points, respectively, on a combined 4 - of - 19 shooting tally. Shabazz Muhammed led the bench with 15 points and four rebounds. Westbrook led the Thunder with 28 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals. Adams contributed 14 points, eight boards, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Victor Oladipo posted 12 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal, while Kanter paced the bench with a 20 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included an assist, a steal and a block. Minnesota has three days to get their act together, as they next take the court against the Brooklyn Nets in New York on Tuesday. The Thunder remain home to take on the Miami Heat on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 21 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 4 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 1 Wins ."] |
The Miami Heat (26 - 33) defeated the Phoenix Suns (31 - 29) 115 - 98 on Monday. The Heat's Tyler Johnson came out of nowhere to score a game - high 26 points off the bench, 11 of which came in the fourth quarter. Johnson was n't even on an NBA roster two months ago and had n't seen the floor since Feb. 23 when he played three minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami outscored Phoenix 39 - 24 in the second quarter, which gave them a 14 - point lead at halftime, allowing them to get the reserves some well - deserved court time. The Suns' Alex Len got into a bit of a brouhaha with Heat center Hassan Whiteside. The two players got tangled on a play where Whiteside grabbed an offensive rebound and threw it down for the dunk, and then he and Len were ejected for their physical altercation that ensued. The Suns' new shooting guard Brandon Knight faced off against their recently - departed former shooting guard Goran Dragic. Knight played 40 minutes despite a hip pointer he suffered against the San Antonio Spurs over the weekend. He finished with 13 points, seven assists and five turnovers. Dragic played very well in limited time, scoring 21 points in just 15 minutes as he was limited by foul trouble. The Heat will play the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, and the Suns will head to Orlando to take on the Magic. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 33 Losses ,has 115 Total points ,has 39 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 26 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 98 Losses ,has 24 Total points ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks (36 - 19) defeated the Utah Jazz (19 - 34) 87 - 82 on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks got off to a quick start Wednesday, out - scoring the Jazz 22 - 9 in the first quarter alone. Despite the defeat, the Jazz were the superior shooters, going 38 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three - point line, while the Mavericks went 37 percent from the floor and 36 percent from deep. The Mavericks did force the Jazz into 19 turnovers though, while committing only 11 of their own, which may have been the difference in this one. The Mavericks had only two players reach double figures in points. J.J. Barea led the team as the starting point guard, goint 8 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 22 points, to go along with four rebounds and three assists. He's turned it on offensively, scoring 15 or more points in three out of his last four games. Dirk Nowitzki was the other high scorer, finishing with 15 points (5 - 14 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), 14 rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes. It marked a season - high in rebounds for him, while the double - double was his first since December seventeenth. While he did n't do too much on the offensive side of the ball with only seven points (1 - 6 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), Monta Ellis had a huge impact defensively, grabbing a season - high of seven steals, as he was a big part in forcing the Jazz into 19 turnovers. The Jazz were led by Trey Burke off the bench, who went 6 - for - 15 from the field and 4 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 16 points, while also adding six rebounds and four assists. The 16 points were more than he's scored over his last three games, as he combined for only 15 points during that stretch. Steve Novak was also very efficient off the bench, scoring 12 points (4 - 6 3Pt) in just 12 minutes. It was his second straight night posting 12 points in a very limited amount of time on the court. In the starting lineup, Derrick Favors had the best game offensively, posting 14 points (5 - 10 FG, 4 - 6 FT), five rebounds and three blocked shots. He's had a nice stretch of four games, averaging 18 points and 7 rebounds over that span. Gordon Hayward added 12 points (5 - 14 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists, nearly recording a triple - double. The Mavericks' next game will be on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday after the All-Star break, while the Jazz will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday after the All-Star break as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 36 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 22 Points in 1st quarter ,has 11 Turnovers ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 38 Percentage of 3 points ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 34 Losses ,has 82 Total points ,has 9 Points in 1st quarter ,has 19 Turnovers ."] |
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 126 - 121, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Tuesday evening. The Thunder (35 - 29) were playing their fourth game in six nights Tuesday, but Russell Westbrook simply seems immune to the concept of fatigue. In a season of superhuman efforts, the perennial All-Star even outdid himself against the Trail Blazers (27 - 35), scoring a career - high 58 points to go along with nine assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. He took an astounding 39 shots from the field, draining 21 of them. By comparison, the next highest - scoring player on Oklahoma City, backcourt mate Victor Oladipo, put up a modest nine attempts and scored 16 points. However, despite the herculean performance, a balanced Portland squad that saw seven players hit double digits in the scoring column was able to pull out the hard - fought road win. The second unit was particularly key, combining for 49 points overall. A trio of guards paced the Blazers, with reserve Allen Crabbe surprisingly at the top of the list. He managed 23 points, four rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes. Damian Lillard followed with 22 points, eight assists, three rebounds and one steal. C.J. McCollum poured in 21 points and added a pair of boards. Jusuf Nurkic contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Al-Farouq Aminu continued his recent stretch of strong play off the bench, submitting 12 points, seven rebounds, three blocks and one steal. Meyers Leonard matched Aminu's point total and added one rebound and one assist. Noah Vonleh chipped in with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in a start at power forward. Oladipo added five rebounds to his aforementioned scoring total. Enes Kanter was the only other player in double digits on OKC, posting 11 points, seven rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes. Andre Roberson managed nine points and six boards, while Domantas Sabonis chipped in with eight points and four boards. The Trail Blazers head back home to tangle with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday evening, while the Thunder are home against the San Antonio Spurs on the same night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 29 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 35 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 35 Losses ,has 126 Total points ,has 27 Wins ."] |
The Houston Rockets (9 - 1) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (3 - 8) 69 - 65 on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. This was an all - around ugly game for both teams, marked by a few scuffles and technicals along the way. Both teams shot very poorly, as Houston shot 29 percent from the field and 20 percent from the three - point line, while Oklahoma City shot 29 percent from the field and 16 percent from beyond the arc. The Rockets did take a 54 - 45 rebounding advantage by the end of the game, which may have allowed them the ugly victory. For the Rockets, James Harden had a game - high 19 points, while also adding nine rebounds and five assists. He struggled with his three - point shot though, as he only went 2 - for - 9 from behind the three - point line. Dwight Howard came one rebound shy of his eigth double - double of the season, as he finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. He struggled offensively and could n't reach his season average of 19 points per game. Trevor Ariza chipped in 11 points, but also shot pretty poorly, as he went 4 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line. The Rockets bench had a meager eight total points, with Francisco Garcia scoring six of those eight, so they did n't offer much help to the starters. Patrick Beverley (hamstring) returned to action for the Rockets after missing four game. He played 29 minutes as the starting point guard. The Thunder were led by Lance Thomas and Reggie Jackson, who scored 15 points a piece. Jackson had a surprising season - high 11 rebounds, but shot only 3 - for - 11 from the field. Most of his points came from the free - throw line as he converted on a perfect nine for nine. The 15 points for Thomas were also a season - high for him, although like Jackson, he got most of his production from the free - throw line, where he made 7 - of - 8.The only other Thunder player to reach double figures was Serge Ibaka, as he contributed 10 points and six rebounds. Continuing to come off the bench since returning from MCL surgery, Anthony Morrow struggled mightily as well, shooting only 1 - for - 9 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from beyond the arc for four points. Normally, scoring only 65 points would mean a blowout, but surprisingly, it kept the Thunder very much alive in this one. The Rockets' next game will be on the road against the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, while the Thunder will also go on the road to Utah to play the Jazz on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 16 Percentage of 3 points ,has 29 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Losses ,has 65 Total points ,has 45 Rebounds ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 20 Percentage of 3 points ,has 29 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 69 Total points ,has 54 Rebounds ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The Orlando Magic (22 - 49) defeated the Portland Trailblazers (44 - 23) 111 - 104 on Friday in Orlando. The win ended a six - game losing streak for the Magic and were led to the upset victory by Elfrid Payton, who recorded his second consecutive triple - double, putting up 22 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals in 36 minutes. Now, in his previous two games, Payton has totaled 35 points, 20 rebounds and 22 assists. Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo also each scored the team - high 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. However, they shot a sub - par 17 - 45 from the field. The shooting struggles have been apparent for Oladipo as of late, as in his last two games he has shot just 14 - 43 from the field and 2 - of - 8 from long range. Channing Frye was the only other Orlando starter to score in double figures with 10 points in 31 minutes, while Ben Gordon contributed a solid 11 points in 17 minutes off the bench. In injury news, Tobias Harris sat out his second consecutive game with a sprained ankle. LaMarcus Aldridge scored a game - high 36 points in the losing effort for the Trail Blazers on 12 - of - 24 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds in 36 minutes. This was Aldridge's second straight game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds and his fourth straight double - double. From there, there was a big drop off in Portland production, as Damian Lillard scored 18 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting and also recorded four rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes. Robin Lopez was the only other Trail Blazers starter to score in double figures, putting up 10 points in 26 minutes. Off the bench, C.J. McCollum played 19 minutes and scored 15 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting in that span. The loss gives Portland a three game win streak, and they currently find themselves in fourth place in the Western Conference and 2 games behind the Houston Rockets for third. They also hold just a one - game lead over the Clippers and Mavericks for fifth and sixth place. Up next, the Magic will stay home and go up against the Nuggets, while Portland will travel to Memphis Saturday to take on the Grizzlies in a matchup with big - time playoff implications. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 22 Number of team assists ,has 49 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 23 Number of team assists ,has 104 Losses ,has 44 Total points ."] |
The Detroit Pistons (7 - 5) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 - 8) 96 - 86 on Friday. It was a tale of two halves, with the Timberwolves jumping out to a 44 - 38 halftime lead while holding Pistons superstar center Andre Drummond largely in check. However, Detroit came back with a strong third quarter, outscoring Minnesota 30 - 21 in the third period led by Drummond's 11 points over that span. The Pistons then hung on in the fourth, with Reggie Jackson, Marcus Morris, and rookie Stanley Johnson making sizable contributions to help seal the victory. Drummond came back after a lackluster first half to extend his impressive double - double streak to 12 games. He posted 21 points and 11 rebounds over 29 minutes. Morris got in on the act as well, collecting 16 points and 11 boards, while Jackson (18 points) posted double - digit scoring for the 11th time in 12 contests. Johnson enjoyed the second - best outing of his rookie campaign with 15 points off the bench. The Pistons improved to 7 - 5 and reside in third place in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. They head home for a Saturday night showdown with the Wizards. Karl-Anthony Towns took another notable step in his development by holding his own against Drummond. The rookie collected 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks, while helping to hold the Pistons center to his second - lowest total of boards in a game this season. Andrew Wiggins pitched in a team - high 21 points, the fifth consecutive contest that he has tallied at least 20 on the stat sheet. Ricky Rubio was the other T-Wolves’ starter to post double - digit points (12), while his backup Zach LaVine continued to produce despite coming off the bench, totaling 14 points to pace Minnesota’s reserves. Minnesota fell to 5 - 8 and resides in third place in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. They remain home to face Philadelphia on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 8 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 21 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 5 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 30 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 7 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks, 121 - 107, at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The Knicks (22 - 31) have been mired in controversy on and off the court in recent weeks, with rumors swirling about a possible trade of franchise cornerstone Carmelo Anthony and losses in three of their last four games. The Lakers (18 - 36) are n't in much better shape, however, and came into Monday's contest with only five road wins in 28 games away from the Staples Center this season. However, a sterling effort from the Los Angeles bench that generated over half of the team's scoring total helped lead the way to a relatively easy victory. The visitors were sharp from the jump, building a 29 - 19 lead after one and a 61 - 45 advantage by halftime. That edge was 97 - 73 after three quarters, and even with New York showing some signs of life in garbage time, the Lakers still coasted to a double - digit road victory. The Lakers were led by Lou Williams off the bench, who tallied 22 points, four assists, two rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes. Nick Young was next and paced the starters with 17 points, which he complemented with five rebounds and one steal. Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle followed with matching 14 - point efforts, with the former also providing seven boards, two assists and one steal, and the latter offering two rebounds, two assists and one block. Tarik Black posted a modest nine points but hauled in 10 boards and recorded one steal. D'Angelo Russell (four points, six assists, two rebounds) was minimally involved, but Jordan Clarkson (12 points) and emerging rookie Ivica Zubac (10 points) were productive as reserves as well. The Knicks were paced by Anthony's 26 points, which he supplemented with five assists, three rebounds and one steal. Kristaps Porzingis registered a near double - double of 16 points, nine boards and a pair of blocks. Brandon Jennings matched his total off the bench and added five assists, three rebounds and one steal. Justin Holiday was productive on the second unit as well with 14 points, one rebound and one block. Kyle O'Quinn drew the start at center and produced 10 points, two rebounds and one assist, while Derrick Rose, back in the starting lineup after a four - game absence due to an ankle injury, generated just five points, four rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes. Willy Hernangomez continued his strong play by tallying eight points, 13 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 24 minutes off the bench. The Lakers continue their trek through the Eastern Conference with a visit to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, while the Knicks remain home to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 31 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 26 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 36 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 18 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
With a triple - double from John Wall and six three - pointers from Jared Dudley providing a spark, the Washington Wizards (26 - 29) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (22 - 34) 109 - 89 on Tuesday. John Wall, the Wizards' perennial All-Star point guard, once again cleared a path for the Wizards to win, recording 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Despite the strong counting stats, Wall went just 5 - for - 17 from the field. His less than stellar shooting was made up for, however, by a strong shooting performance from forward Jared Dudley, who hit a season - high six three - pointers. As a team, the Wizards posted an admirable 29 assists while managing to disrupt New Orleans' ball movement, holding the Pelicans to just 17 total dimes. The blowout win advances the Wizards to 3 - 1 out of the All-Star break, with the sole loss coming on the third day of a rare back - to - back - to - back caused by a postponed game. Washington now sits at tenth in the East, and has a chance to make a push for the hotly - contested eighth seed down the stretch. For New Orleans, Anthony Davis has been making headlines across the NBA over the past week. On Sunday, the 22 - year - old became just the fourth active player to score 59 points in a single game, and did it while also pulling down a whopping 20 rebounds. The superstar followed up the monster night with another 20 - rebound performance on Tuesday, though he failed to reach double - digit scoring. In fact, it was a weak outing overall for the Pelicans' starting five, as no starter scored more than nine points on the night. Sixth man Jrue Holiday, however, stepped up to deliver 20 points and seven assists off the bench. Overall, however, it was not New Orleans' night, as the team shot a paltry 35 percent from the field. The loss snaps a brief two - game win streak for New Orleans following the break. New Orleans will face a challenging matchup against the 40 - win Thunder on Thursday. Washington, meanwhile, will hope to continue to win as they travel to Chicago on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 29 Number of team assists ,has 29 Percentage of field goals ,has 109 Losses ,has 26 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 17 Number of team assists ,has 35 Percentage of field goals ,has 34 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."] |
The Hornets' 49 percent success rate from the field and 44 percent tally from three - point range helped them overcome some impressive performances from several members of the Hawks, including a 23 - rebound effort from Dwight Howard. Marvin Williams equaled a season high with 19 points, while Marco Belinelli matched his point total while playing 30 minutes off the bench. Kemba Walker returned from a one - game absence for personal reasons to post an 18 - point, 10 - assist double - double, while Cody Zeller fashioned a 16 - point, 11 - rebound double - double of his own. Tim Hardaway, Jr.'s 21 points paced the Hawks, and Paul Millsap was right behind him with 20 points. Dennis Schroder registered 12 points, while Howard added 10 points, an assist and a steal to his game - high rebound total. Kent Bazemore led the bench with a 17 - point total on 7 - of - 13 shooting. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 20 Percentage of 3 points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Portland Trail Blazers (42 - 20) defeated the Houston Rockets (43 - 21) 105 - 100 on Wednesday at the Moda Center in Portland. While the Blazers looked to be in control and destined for a win in the closing few minutes of the fourth quarter, the Rockets came back in a hurry and made it a real interesting finish. With 15 seconds left in the game, Corey Brewer was able to grab a steal and score a bucket to bring the game within one point. Damian Lillard then went on to hit two free throws to put the Blazers back up three. With 12 seconds left, the Rockets had the ball and gave it to Corey Brewer, who launched a three - pointer in an attempt to tie the game, but came up just short and the Rockets went on to fall to the Blazers. Coming into this matchup just a game back from the Rockets for the third spot in the Western Conference standings, this was a big win for the Blazers, as this pulled the two teams even in the standings. Leading the charge was LaMarcus Aldridge, who posted a game - high of 26 points (12 - 20 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT), while also posting 14 rebounds in 33 minutes. It marked the fifth time in his last sixth games surpassing the 20 - point mark, a six - game stretch where he's averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds. Aldridge did receive some help though, as Nicolas Batum went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 18 points, while adding nine rebounds and six assists as well. He's dialed in at the moment and has shot 50 percent or higher from the field in each of his last four games. Over those four games, he's averaging 18 points and 9 rebounds. Notching a double - double, Robin Lopez finished with 16 points (7 - 10 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT) and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes. It marked his first double - double since the start of February. The Rockets received their biggest boost from their bench, with Corey Brewer recording a team - high of 23 points (9 - 16 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 5 FT), while also adding two steals in 25 minutes. 17 of his 23 points came in the fourth quarter, as he nearly self - propelled the Rockets to a comeback win. James Harden finished with 18 points (7 - 19 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT), six assists and three steals in 38 minutes. Over his last three games, he's averaging 28 points and 8 assists, which included the triple - double he posted against Detroit on Friday. Terrence Jones posted a double - double of his own, with 17 points (6 - 13 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT) and 12 rebounds. He's also been scoring at a high rate lately, averaging 18 points over his last seven games. Trevor Ariza chipped in with 11 points (3 - 7 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), six rebounds and six assists as well. The Trail Blazers' next game will be at home against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, while the Rockets will travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 20 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 42 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 21 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 43 Wins ."] |
The Minnesota Timberwolves (9 - 12) survived a comeback attempt from the Los Angeles Lakers (3 - 19) to win in overtime, 123 - 122, Wednesday night at the Target Center to break a four - game losing streak. Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell nailed a seven - foot running two - point basket to send the game into overtime tied at 114 - 114, but it was n't enough. Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio scored or assisted on seven of Minnesota's nine overtime points to help lead the way as they managed to finish what they started in the final five minutes. Kevin Martin went off for a season - high 37 points fueled by a brilliant 6 - 9 shooting night from three - point land to lead the Timberwolves. Rookie sensation Karl-Anthony Towns filled the statsheet once again, as he scored 26 points and hauled in 14 rebounds, five of them coming on the offensive end. Ricky Rubio scored just five points and did n't make a field goal, but his 12 assists and nine rebounds were key, as was his overtime production. Russell scored 23 points in 32 minutes off the bench to lead the Lakers. Louis Williams was the high - scoring starter with 19 (7 - 11 shooting) and Julius Randle tallied a double - double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Kobe Bryant suffered another poor shooting night (5 - 13) and managed just 11 points. The Lakers next face the Spurs on Friday in San Antonio. Minnesota plays next on the road Friday in Denver. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 12 Losses ,has 123 Total points ,has 9 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 19 Losses ,has 122 Total points ,has 9 Turnovers ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Indiana Pacers (7 - 5) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (0 - 12) 112 - 85 on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Dominating in all facets of this game, the Pacers got a much needed bounce back win after falling to the Bulls on Monday. They started quick, cruising to a 52 - 38 lead at the half. They then went on a 15 - 2 run to start the third quarter, pushing their lead to 27 points, which was too much for the Sixers to come back from. The Pacers put on a strong defensive performance as well, forcing the Sixers into a whopping 29 turnovers, 17 of which came in the first half. Paul George continued to put the team on his back Wednesday, finishing with a game - high of 34 points (13 - 24 FG, 5 - 10 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), to go along with eight rebounds and five assists. His re - emergence has been huge for the Pacers, as he's now posted eight straight games with 26 or more points. The fifth - year pro out of Fresno State is now averaging 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists on the season. With both Rodney Stuckey (ankle) and George Hill (upper respiratory infection) sidelined, C.J. Miles saw extended run on the court. He took advantage of the extra minutes, posting a season - high of 20 points (7 - 12 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), while also adding four assists. Miles is on fire right now, combining to shoot an impressive 13 - of - 24 from the field and 9 - of - 15 from the three - point line over his last two outings. Chase Budinger chipped in with 15 points (5 - 13 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) and six rebounds as well. Jahlil Okafor and T.J. McConnell were the only Sixers' players who got anything going Wednesday. Okafor finished with 14 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and six rebounds, while McConnell added a team - high of 16 points (7 - 9 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt), to go along with six rebounds and three assists. Okafor was coming off two impressive double - doubles prior to this game, so it was somewhat of a disappointing performance for the rookie scoring leader out of Duke. He's now averaging 19 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assists on the season. McConnell, on the other hand, has now reached double figures in points in three out of his last four games, which was something he previously had n't done this season. Jerami Grant added 13 points (4 - 6 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), four rebounds and three blocked shots over 29 minutes as well. The Pacers' next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, while the Sixers will travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 12 Losses ,has 85 Total points ,has 0 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 5 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 7 Wins ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (19 - 19) defeated the Detroit Pistons (14 - 25) 105 - 94 on Wednesday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pelicans had a very strong first half defensively, holding the Pistons under 20 points in both quarters. They also got it done offensively, out - scoring the Pistons 58 - 36 over that span. The Pelicans were able to out - rebound the Pistons 47 - 30, giving them even more of an advantage and helping push them further to the victory. As has been the case all season, Anthony Davis did the most damage for the Pelicans. He went 11 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score 27 points, while adding 10 rebounds and four blocked shots as well. He's been a force over his last two games, combining for 61 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocked shots. With Jrue Holiday sitting out with an ankle injury, Tyreke Evans moved back into the starting lineup, nearly recording a triple - double with 18 points (6 - 14 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 8 FT), eight rebounds and nine assists. He's had a strong three game stretch over this last week, averaging 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists per game. The bench also gave a nice contribution, led by Ryan Anderson with 17 points (6 - 12 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and three rebounds. The only other Pelican to reach double figures in points was Eric Gordon, who recorded 12 points and five assists. For the Pistons, the duo of Brandon Jennings and Greg Monroe were the most productive Wednesday. Jennings did n't have his best night shooting (4 - 12 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt), but got it done from the free throw line, converting on 9 - of - 10 to push his total to 19 points. He only had three assists though, which was his lowest total through his last seven games. Monroe on the other hand went 6 - for - 11 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the free throw line to score 16 points, while adding eight rebounds and five assists as well. He came two rebounds shy of a double - double, ending his streak at seven in a row. Coming off the bench, the Pistons had solid contributions from D.J. Augustin and Jodie Meeks. Augustin had 13 points (4 - 5 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) and four assists, while Meeks had 11 points (5 - 8 FG, 1 - 3 3PT) and two rebounds. The Pelicans' next game will be on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, while the Pistons will travel to Indiana to play the Pacers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 25 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 30 Rebounds ,has 14 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 19 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 47 Rebounds ,has 19 Wins ."] |
The Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 112 - 109, in overtime at Amway Center on Monday. This was a tale of two halves, as these lottery contenders left it all on the floor. The Sixers actually took a 15 - point lead into the half, but the Magic responded by sending the game into overtime. It was tight throughout, as there were 11 ties and 10 lead changes in total. The difference for Orlando was their ability to get to the free - throw line, as they finished the game 38 - of - 46 from the charity stripe. Both teams really struggled shooting, as they both failed to crack 39 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range. The Sixers (26 - 44) had to play this game extremely shorthanded and they did n't have enough to hold on to a big lead. Richaun Holmes got the start and had the game of his career though, totaling 24 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Robert Covington was just as good, accruing 24 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and two blocks. Dario Saric finished with 16 points and five rebounds before fouling out in regulation. T.J. McConnell amassed 16 points, 11 assists and three steals. Nik Stauskas was the only bench player with more than four points, as he provided 20 points and five rebounds. On deck for Philly is a road matchup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. The Magic (26 - 45) have been struggling mightily, but this overtime win may give them some momentum for the final few weeks. Nikola Vucevic led the way for Orlando, as he collected 26 points and 13 rebounds. Evan Fournier finished second on the team with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists. Elfrid Payton tallied 10 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals. Aaron Gordon produced 17 points, three rebounds and four assists before fouling out. Orlando's next game will be a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 45 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 24 Points in 4th quarter ,has 26 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 109 Losses ."] |
The Magic bench posted 62 points and were led by Elfrid Payton, who tallied career highs of 26 points and 14 assists. Serge Ibaka paced the Magic overall with 29 points, while Evan Fournier was next on the first unit with 23 points. Jodie Meeks (20 points) and Jeff Green (16 points) rounded out the bench's stellar night, and Orlando tallied an impressive 59 percent success rate from the field. The Hawks saw all five members of the first unit hit double - digit scoring, led by Dwight Howard's 20 - point, 16 - rebound double - double. Dennis Schroder supplied 19 points and 13 assists, while Thabo Sefolosha and Paul Millsap tallied a pair of 17 - point efforts. Tim Hardaway Jr. parlayed another start into 12 points, while Kyle Korver came off the bench for 12 points in 27 minutes overall. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 59 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Washington Wizards defeated the Sacramento Kings in overtime, 130 - 122, at Golden 1 Center on Friday night. The Wizards' (39 - 24) prospects looked rather bleak coming into the fourth quarter, as they trailed by a 97 - 82 margin. However, the light went on at that point for Washington, as they outscored the Kings (25 - 40) by a 34 - 19 margin in the final period to force overtime. John Wall gave the Wizards their final lead of regulation by draining a 13 - foot basket with 19 seconds remaining, but Willie Cauley-Stein knotted matters up at 116 just four seconds later. Wall's missed 16 - footer at the buzzer prompted overtime, and Bradley Beal, who scored a game - high 38 points, 21 which came in the final 17 minutes, gave the visitors the lead for good with a 24 - foot three - pointer at the 2:23 mark of the extra period. The game featured outstanding shooting from both squads, as the Wizards tallied a 50 percent success rate from the floor and Sacramento countered with 48 percent. Beal added 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block to his aforementioned scoring total. Wall followed with a 25 - point, 12 - assist, double - double that also included four rebounds and two steals. Otto Porter, Jr. provided 18 points, six rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block. Markieff Morris turned in 10 points, six boards and two assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic led the bench with 17 points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal. Cauley-Stein paced the Kings with a 20 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal. Buddy Hield and Arron Afflalo supplied matching 18 - point efforts, with the former adding five rebounds and one assist, and the latter registering two boards and one assist. Darren Collison compiled a 14 - point, 10 - assist double - double and added two rebounds. Ben McLemore paced the second unit with 11 points and four boards, while Anthony Tolliver turned in 10 points and three rebounds off the bench. The Wizards continue their Western Conference swing with a Saturday night trip to Portland, while the Kings remain home to tangle with the Denver Nuggets on Saturday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 40 Losses ,has 122 Total points ,has 19 Points in 4th quarter ,has 25 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 130 Losses ,has 34 Total points ."] |
The visiting Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 130 - 114, on Sunday night. James Harden once again led the Rockets (11 - 6) in scoring and assists, posting 38 and 10 respectively. Harden has seen his assist numbers skyrocket since the arrival of new head coach Mike D'Antoni, and the trend continued on Sunday. Despite playing the role of distributor, Harden took a team - high 22 shots, making 11, and also got to the line 13 times. While the superstar was the focal point of Houston's run - and - gun offense, multiple other Rockets made heavy contributions. Guard Eric Gordon scored 26 points off the bench, including six three - pointers, while starter Clint Capela scored 21 on 9 - of - 12 shooting. The team was able to hit 17 three - pointers on the night, just a game after hitting 21 on an NBA-record 50 attempts. Houston shot over 56 percent from the field. Despite hanging close through three quarters, Portland (10 - 9) let the game slip away in the fourth quarter. Though the team shot a respectable 48 percent from the field, the Blazers struggled on the defensive end, allowing a three - point barrage for Houston. Blazers star Damian Lillard was unable to shoot Portland out of its deficit, going just 7 - of - 20 from the field. Lillard was still able to contribute 27 points, however. Guard C.J. McCollum, meanwhile, scored a team - high 28 points to go with seven assists and two steals. The Rockets will visit Utah on Tuesday, while the Blazers will host the Pacers on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 114 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 56 Percentage of field goals ,has 6 Losses ,has 130 Total points ,has 11 Wins ."] |
The Grizzlies are one of the best home teams in the NBA, but the Rockets really gave it to them in the "Grind House". Shooting was the glaring difference, with Houston shooting 51 percent, while the Grizzlies could n't crack 37 percent. The Rockets also dominated the defensive rebounding battle, winning it, 40 - 27. Sam Dekker got his first start and scored a career - high 30 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting. James Harden was the catalyst though, accumulating 29 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals. Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 21 points, three rebounds and five assists. Marc Gasol did all he could for Memphis, leading the team with 32 points, five rebounds and three blocks, Mike Conley was second on the team, collecting 15 points four rebounds and six assists. The Grizzlies bench combined to go just 8 - of - 29 from the field, with all of them having a negative plus - minus. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 37 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 51 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (7 - 7) defeated the Washington Wizards (9 - 5) 113 - 87 on Wednesday at Quciken Loans Arena in Cleveland. LeBron James took over the Cavs' home arena on Wednesday night, with a near triple - double performance. James had 29 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 5 3PT, 14 - 17 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists. Kevin Love contributed an additional 21 points (7 - 10 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT) and five rebounds. While the two off - season additions (James and Love) were able to help lead the charge, Cavs mainstays Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters were still able to be huge contributors. Irving had 18 points (7 - 15 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 1 - 4 FT) and five assists, while Dion Waiters had 15 points (6 - 17 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and six assists. The Washington Wizards were lead by the strong, veteran presence of Paul Pierce who had 15 points (4 - 5 FG, 7 - 10 FT). Washington's other big - time contributor was veteran journeyman Rasual Butler who had a team - high 23 points (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt). Washington will continue their road stretch when they travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans for a Saturday night affair, while Cleveland will be staying home to take on the struggling Indiana Pacers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 7 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 7 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 5 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."] |
It should come as no surprise to most fans, but Golden State saw staggering offensive output on Friday night en route to a blowout of the Sacramento Kings. Reigning MVP Steph Curry took the reigns of the offense, scoring 27 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting with five made three - pointers. Curry added a team - high 12 assists and came away with six steals on the defensive end. All-Star forward Draymond Green, meanwhile, contributed 23 points and eight assists on offense while also coming away with three steals and a block. As a whole, the Warriors shot over 49 percent and dished out an astronomical 37 assists. For Sacramento, strong rookie output was the big story. Shooting guard Buddy Hield hit four three - pointers en route to 22 points and also had eight rebounds and seven assists. Skal Labissiere, meanwhile, shot 5 - of - 11 en route to 10 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 37 Number of team assists ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks (60 - 22) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (38 - 44) 96 - 91 to take a 20 lead in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Wednesday. Al Horford had a big game and led his team with 13 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks to go along with 14 points. He was n't the only one showing off his passing skills, as he was one of four Hawk's players to record five or more assists on the night. Paul Millsap and Kyle Korver combined for 36 points to fortify the Atlanta scoring attack, and also hit seven three - pointers. Dennis Schroder had a solid performance off the bench, he had 12 points, six assists and two steals in 19 minutes. He's now averaging 13 points, 4 assists and 2 steals in the series. The Hawks will try and take a 30 lead when they take on the Nets in game three on Saturday. The Nets nearly came back from a 10 - point, fourth quarter deficit, but could n't quite get over the hump as the Hawks were able to knock down four of their final six free throws with under :30 remaining. Brooklyn had a hard time staying hot on offense as Thaddeus Young and Deron Williams each went 1 - for - 7 from the field for a combined four points. Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez and Jarrett Jack were forced to carry the scoring load. They combined for 62 points but Brooklyn still fell short of tying up the series at one game a piece. The Nets will try and take game three against the Hawks in Brooklyn on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 96 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 91 Total points ,has 20 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (27 - 22) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (13 - 36) 113 - 105 on Wednesday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. The Bucks were the superior shooters in this game, going 50 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three - point line, while the Lakers shot just 42 percent from the floor and 32 percent from beyond the arc. Despite being out - rebounded 53 - 35, the Bucks forced the Lakers into 18 turnovers, while only committing 12 of their own. The Bucks had four players reach the 20 - point mark in this game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 25 points (10 - 14 FG, 5 - 5 FT), while also adding six rebounds and two blocked shots. The 25 points were a new season - high for him and a nice surprise for the Bucks, as he's averaging only 11 points per game so far this season. Brandon Knight had a very solid performance as well, posting 24 points (7 - 17 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes. He had a poor showing in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, going only 3 - of - 13 from the field, so it was good to see him have a better night shooting the ball. Khris Middleton came close to a triple - double, with 21 points (7 - 13 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists. He also did it on the defensive side of the ball with three steals, marking the fourth straight game with at least two steals. Coming off the bench, O.J. Mayo was the fourth member to reach the 20 - point plateau, scoring 21 points (8 - 15 FG, 5 - 8 3Pt) in 33 minutes. Carlos Boozer had a huge outing off the bench for the Lakers, posting a game - high of 28 points, to go along with nine rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes. He's played outstanding over his last three games, averaging 21 points and nine rebounds over that stretch. Leading the starters, Wayne Ellington found his stroke, scoring 19 points (7 - 17 FG, 5 - 12 3Pt) in 37 minutes. He had a very poor game against the Knicks on Sunday, so it was a nice bounce back showing for him. Also providing a bunch of production off the bench was Nick Young. Young went 5 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score 16 points. He missed three games in a row with an ankle injury, so it was a positive sign for his ankle that he played 34 minutes. Robert Sacre added 10 points as the starting center. The Bucks' next game will be on the road against the Houston Rockets on Friday, while the Lakers will travel to Orlando to play the Magic on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 42 Percentage of 3 points ,has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 20 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 35 Rebounds ,has 27 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 32 Percentage of 3 points ,has 42 Percentage of field goals ,has 36 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 53 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 13 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls in overtime, 122 - 120, at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night. The game was not for the faint of heart, as it featured a bit of everything. That included a third - quarter fight that saw Chicago's Robin Lopez Toronto's Serge Ibaka both get ejected, as well as a rally in the fourth quarter by the Raptors (42 - 29) from a 94 - 79 deficit. In overtime, Toronto looked like it had pulled away when it forged a 122 - 117 edge with just nine seconds remaining after two free throws from DeMar DeRozan but Jimmy Butler's three - pointer with two seconds left brought the Bulls (33 - 38) back within two. DeRozan missed a shot on the ensuing possession but the Raptors were able to grab the offensive rebound, sealing the win. Butler paced the Bulls with 37 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal. Rajon Rondo followed with 24 points, eight assists, five rebounds and four steals. Lopez had 12 points, four rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 25 minutes before exiting. Paul Zipser drew the start and also pitched in with 12 points, along with five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. Bobby Portis led the bench with nine points and five boards. The Raptors were led by DeMar DeRozan, who poured in 42 points and added eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block. Cory Joseph tallied 19 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal. Ibaka posted 16 points, six boards and one assist prior to his ejection. DeMarre Carroll and Jonas Valanciunas supplied matching eight - point efforts, while Norman Powell led the second unit with nine points, two rebounds and one assist. The Bulls head back home to tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, while the Raptors head down to Miami for a Thursday night showdown with the Miami Heat. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 29 Losses ,has 122 Total points ,has 42 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 38 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 33 Wins ."] |
Minnesota are battling for the eight - seed in the west with Dallas and this dominating win shows just how important it was to win this game. In fact, the Mavericks led for over 45 minutes of this game, as they never looked close to relinquishing the lead. Defense carried the T'Wolves, as they held the Mavericks to 42 percent from the field and 24 percent from three - point range, Seth Curry did all he could for Dallas, as he dropped a career - high 31 points on 13 - of - 17 shooting. Harrison Barnes was the only other Maverick in double figures, as he totaled 20 points and seven rebounds. Andrew Wiggins led Minnesota in scoring, as he provided 27 points and seven rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated down low, as he collected 26 points and 18 rebounds on 12 - of - 18 from the field. Ricky Rubio led the team in assists, accruing 13 points, five rebounds, 14 assists and three steals. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 24 Percentage of 3 points ,has 42 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Phoenix Suns (35 - 33) defeated the New York Knicks (13 - 53) 102 - 89 on Sunday at the US Airways Center in Phoenix. This was a huge win for the Suns, as they were starting to lose ground on both the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans for the final projected playoff seed in the Western Conference standings. They now sit two games behind the Pelicans and three games behind the Thunder, so there wo n't be much room for anymore losses moving forward in their fight to get into the playoffs. The Suns shot well in this game, finishing at 49 percent from the field and 33 percent from the three - point line, while the Knicks went 44 percent from the floor and 36 percent from deep. With Brandon Knight still sidelined with an ankle injury, Eric Bledsoe again stepped up for the Suns and posted a team - high of 21 points (8 - 15 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 6 FT), to go along with nine rebounds and 11 assists as well. He's on a strong stretch of four games, averaging 20 points and 7 assists during that span. Brandan Wright moved into the starting lineup at center for the first time this season, with Alex Len sitting out with an ankle injury. Wright took advantage of the start and finished with 18 points (7 - 8 FG, 4 - 5 FT) and 11 rebounds in 37 minutes. It was a new season - high in points for him, while also marking his first double - double since his first game of the season back in November. Marcus Morris was dialed in with his shot as well, going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 20 points. It was his second strong performance in a row, as he's combined for 38 points and 10 rebounds over his last two. As has been the case all season, the Knicks struggled to get anything going offensively. Andrea Bargnani and Alexey Shved did the majority of the scoring. Bargnani finished with 18 points (7 - 16 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT) and three assists, while Shved added 18 points (6 - 15 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 4 - 8 FT) and four rebounds. Shved has been one of the few bright spots of late, averaging 17 points and 6 rebounds over his last five games. Bargnani has also been solid over his last few games, as this marked his second 18 - point performance in as many games. The only other Knick in double figures was Lance Thomas, who recorded 14 points (4 - 8 FG, 6 - 10 FT) and four rebounds in 29 minutes. The Suns' next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, while the Knicks will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 33 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 35 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 36 Percentage of 3 points ,has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 53 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."] |
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat, 95 - 91, on Saturday at American Airlines Arena to take a 2 - 1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Raptors star Kyle Lowry led the way with an impressive 33 points, hitting five three - pointers and hitting all six of his free throws en route to the team's close victory. After an underwhelming first round, the All-Star point guard was able to take control in Miami, producing a major portion of his team's offensive output. Also dominating was center Jonas Valanciunas, who posted 16 points and 12 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. While two of Toronto's stars had big nights, shooting guard DeMar DeRozan's struggles continued. "The Quadruple Capital" was just 6 - for - 17 from the field on the night, continuing an underwhelming stretch of playoff play. Despire the loss, Miami star Dwyane Wade led the game with 38 points. Wade also had eight rebounds and four assists, taking control for his team in the first home matchup of the semifinals. The rest of the team was underwhelming, however, as no other member of the Heat scored more than 12. Star big Hassan Whiteside saw a particularly disappointing eight minutes and just six points off the bench. The team received troubling news before the game, with reports that All-Star Chris Bosh may be forced into early retirement beginning to surface. Game 4 will once again see the two teams take the court in Miami. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 2 Losses ,has 91 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 1 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 2 Wins ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (9 - 37) defeated the Detroit Pistons (17 - 30) 89 - 69 on Wednesday. Philadelphia welcomed Michael Carter-Williams back after he missed Monday's 99 - 74 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with an illness. He was one rebound shy of a triple - double with 14 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists. After giving up a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope layup to start the game, Michael Carter-Williams hit a layup of his own and Philadelphia was off to the races.They would never relinquish the lead and held the Pistons to less than 22 points in each quarter. The Sixers are enjoying their best month of the season, having recorded five wins so far in January. Greg Monroe had a 20 - point, 11 - rebound double - double as the lone bright spot for the Pistons. The four other starters only managed to combine for 12 points total. D.J. Augustin had been filling in nicely at point guard for the Pistons, who will be without Brandon Jennings (Achilles) for the remainder of the season. Augustin averaged 27 points, 9 assists, four rebounds and one steal in his first two starts since taking over but could n't find the magic Wednesday. He was 0 - for - 7 on Wednesday, scoring two points in 34 minutes in the Pistons' lowest - scoring output of the season. The Pistons will face the Houston Rockets on Saturday, and the 76ers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 37 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 30 Losses ,has 69 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (160) crushed the Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 12) 111 - 77 on Tuesday to set a league record for the most consecutive wins to start a season. This was a mismatch and blowout on paper and that proved to be the case on the court. The Warriors dominated from start to finish and it's unclear if the Lakers even showed up to the game. This sort of game exemplifies which directions these franchises are going right now and we should give more credit to Golden State rather than belittling the Lakers. The biggest difference in the game was the passing, as the Warriors accumulated 32 assists compared to the Lakers 16. The Lakers came into this game as 18 - point underdogs and it was far worse than that. The Lakers got down by 20 points extremely early and never could bounce - back. This was a mismatch in nearly every facet, as the Warriors are the best offensive team in basketball, while the Lakers are one of the worst defenses. No starter for the Lakers scored over 10 points and that exemplifies the nightmare performance. Kobe Bryant also had another terrible game, as he shot just 1 - for - 14 to accumulate four points in the loss. Bryant is simply taking too many bad shots right now and while he could make those in the past, his legs just simply ca n't handle them anymore. We've never seen him throw up air - balls and wedgies like he did in this game and it's just hard to watch as a basketball fan right now. This is a bad team right now and with an aging veteran who dominates the ball, it's hard to see them get any better. They have a few days off until they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in their next scheduled game. The Warriors came into this game trying to set a record for most wins to start a season and they achieved it in spectacular fashion. They destroyed a disheartened Lakers team and they appear to be the new Lakers of the past. In this game they had an amazing 32:8 assists - to - turnover ratio and that has been the key all season. Steph Curry played just 30 minutes in this game, but still totaled 24 points and nine assists in the blowout win. This is a scary team right now and the sky is the limit with the way they are currently playing. The Warriors will play the Phoenix Suns on Friday in their next game to try to extend their already record - breaking streak. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 32 Number of team assists ,has 111 Losses ,has 16 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 16 Number of team assists ,has 12 Losses ,has 77 Total points ,has 2 Wins ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (22 - 19) defeated the Detroit Pistons (21 - 18) 103 - 101 at FedEx Forum on Thursday night. A wild fourth quarter made for an exciting finish in Memphis. The Grizzlies entered the fourth up by eight and even extended that lead to as many as 13 but Detroit did not flinch and quickly rallied back to take the lead, with seven minutes to go. The Pistons got up by as many as eight in the fourth but found themselves up 101 - 96 with three minutes left. From there until the end of the game Mario Chalmers was the only player to record any points, as he scored seven straight. First a lay up, then he got fouled on a three and hit all three free throws, tying the game at 101. Then after a steal by Matt Barnes, he managed to hit a wild jumper and was fouled, putting Memphis up 103 - 101 with .8 seconds on the clock and Chalmers at the line. Mario missed the free throw on purpose, in order to allow the clock to expire, improving the Grizzlies home record to 14 - 7. Matt Barnes was back in the line up after missing one game with a thumb contusion. Barnes' 18 points (6 - 7 FG, 6 - 6 3Pt), including sizzling 6 - 6 shooting from long range, three rebounds and two steals played an integral role in Memphis grinding out this victory. Mario Chalmers led all scorers, with 25 points (9 - 15 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), along with eight assists, four steals and three rebounds, in 41 minutes. Chalmers started in place of Mike Conley, who missed his fifth game with a sore left achilles. Marc Gasol struggled shooting but still finished the game with 19 points (8 - 20 FG), five rebounds and four assists, in 37 minutes. Detroit had six players score in double digits. Stanley Johnson led the Pistons in scoring with 19 points (7 - 14 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt), along with five rebounds and two steals, in 25 minutes off the bench. Ersan Ilyasova had 17 points (6 - 13 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists, in 26 minutes, while Andre Drummond finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds, in 33 minutes. As a team the Pistons gave up 20 turnovers. The Pistons have now lost two in a row and will need to shape up quick before they fall out of the top eight in the East. The Pistons will be heading home to host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Another loss would put Detroit's position in the top eight in jeopardy. The Grizzlies will host the Knicks on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 19 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 22 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 18 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 19 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 20 Turnovers ,has 21 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Washington Wizards in overtime, 140 - 135, at Verizon Center on Monday. Best game of the season gets thrown around a lot in this racket far too often, but this overtime thriller certainly placed its name in the running. In order to get to the overtime, LeBron James banked in a miracle fadeaway three - pointer to tie the game with 0 seconds left. Prior to that, there were five ties and five lead changes in the fourth quarter alone, with both teams making shot after shot. For the game, there were 15 ties and 16 lead changes, with neither team ever leading by double - digits. The key for Cleveland was the three - point shooting, as they went 19 - of - 38, while Washington went just 12 - of - 29 from long distance. The Cavaliers (35 - 15) have now won five of their last six games, as this might be their most impressive victory of the season. Despite fouling out in overtime, LeBron James was the player of the game, finishing with 32 points, seven rebounds, 17 assists, two steals and two blocks. Kevin Love led the team in scoring, as he accumulated 39 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Kyrie Irving scored 11 of his 23 points in overtime, adding five assists to his tally. Tristan Thompson totaled 22 points and 12 rebounds. Cleveland will play the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday for their next game. The Wizards (31 - 21) had won 17 - straight home games headed into this matchup and it took a monster effort from the Cavaliers to snap that lengthy streak. Bradley Beal was Washington's best player, as he led the team with 41 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Otto Porter was second on the team, collecting 25 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. John Wall accumulated 22 points, four rebounds and 12 assists. On deck for Washington is a road game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 135 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 15 Losses ,has 140 Total points ,has 35 Wins ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls, 108 - 97, at Bradley Center on Thursday. Although the final score would seem to indicate a fairly competitive contest, it belies the domination the Bucks (12 - 12) exercised over the Bulls (13 - 12) for most of the first three quarters. Milwaukee jumped out to a 30 - 18 lead after one quarter, had built up a 64 - 45 advantage by halftime, and held an 88 - 66 edge heading into the final 12 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker were too much for the Bulls, combining for 58 points. The hosts also shot 47 percent from the field and an outstanding 55 percent from three - point range, while eliciting 16 turnovers from their visitors as well. Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 21 points, a total he supplemented with three assists, three rebounds and two steals. Dwyane Wade was next with 20 points, six assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block. Taj Gibson collected 19 points, four rebounds, an assist and a block. Robin Lopez (six points, six rebounds) and Rajon Rondo (five points, eight assists, five rebounds) were n't able to provide much on the scoreboard. Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee with a stellar 30 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included three assists, three steals and a block. Parker was right behind with 28 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Matthew Dellavedova came within a hair of a double - double himself with nine points, nine assists and a rebound. John Henson mustered only four points but hauled in 10 boards, while Mirza Teletovic led the second unit with 13 points and a pair of assists. The two teams meet for a rematch on Friday evening in Chicago. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 12 Percentage of field goals ,has 108 Losses ,has 30 Total points ,has 12 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 21 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 16 Turnovers ,has 13 Wins ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 107 - 99, at Phillips Arena on Saturday. A strong shooting night overall helped the Hornets (15 - 13) score an impressive road victory over their conference rival. Charlotte shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range, which helped them overcome some impressive performances from several members of the Hawks (13 - 14), including a 23 - rebound effort from Dwight Howard. Marco Belinelli and Marvin Williams were the somewhat surprising co - leaders in scoring on the night for the visitors with a pair of 19 - point tallies. Williams added six rebounds, two assists and a steal while pacing to his first unit - leading scoring haul. Kemba Walker returned from a one - game absence for personal reasons to post an 18 - point, 10 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds. Cody Zeller fashioned a 16 - point, 11 - rebound double - double of his own, while also supplying an assist and a steal. Nicolas Batum, who led the Hornets' offense in Walker's absence Friday, posted a modest seven points, four assists, three rebounds and four steals. Belinelli complemented his aforementioned 19 - point contribution with three rebounds and an assist. Tim Hardaway, Jr. paced the Hawks with 21 points, four rebounds, four assists and a block. Paul Millsap was right behind him with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal. Dennis Schroder registered 12 points, six assists and four rebounds. Howard added 10 points, an assist and a steal to his game - high rebound total. Kent Bazemore led the second unit with 17 points, five assists, four rebounds and a block. The Hornets head back home to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday evening, while the Hawks head to Oklahoma City to tangle with the Thunder on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 14 Percentage of 3 points ,has 99 Percentage of field goals ,has 13 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 13 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 15 Wins ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (4 - 1) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (1 - 4) 99 - 93 on Wednesday at Fed Ex Forum Arena in Memphis during game five of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. After the Grizzlies got off to a 100 to start the game, the Trail Blazers quickly came back and evened the score at the completion of the first quarter. The Grizzlies then again took a lead into half, but the Trail Blazers returned the favor in the third quarter and brought it back to within two. With the game going back and forth all throughout the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies finally got some separation with about four minutes left in the game and never looked back to secure the six - point victory in front of their raucous home crowd. Despite shooting just 1 - of - 14 from the three - point line, the Grizzlies still had enough production from their stars to pull off the win. With Mike Conley out with an injury, it was the Grizzlies' frontcourt that had the pressure on their shoulders. They did n't disappoint, as Marc Gasol finished with 26 points (9 - 15 FG, 8 - 10 FT), 14 rebounds and two blocked shots, while Zach Randolph added 16 points (7 - 19 FG, 2 - 4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists. They did it on the defensive side of the ball as well though, limiting the Trail Blazers' frontcourt to a combined 24 points. The 14 rebounds from Gasol also helped the Grizzlies secure a huge 56 - 38 rebounding advantage over the Trail Blazers. Gasol has been one of the most consistent scorers throughout the playoffs thus far as well, as he boasts a 20 points per game average over five games. Courtney Lee was another player who did a fantastic job of making up for the loss of Conley in the backcourt. He went 8 - for - 12 from the field to score 20 points over 35 minutes. While they may have taken the loss, it was still a game to remember for the Blazers and CJ McCollum. McCollum went 12 - for - 20 from the field and 7 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a career - high of 33 points. He actually surpassed his career - high even before the fourth quarter started, so it was even more impressive than originally thought. His performance broke a few records, as it was the first time in Blazers' history that a player hit seven three - pointers in a playoff game, while it was also the most bench points from a player so far in the 2015 NBA playoffs. Damian Lillard put his heart and soul into this game, but just could n't connect on enough shots to keep his Blazers ahead. He finished with 22 points (8 - 19 FG, 1 - 8 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and six rebounds, but he did have six turnovers, so it was n't the best performance for Lillard. In potentially his last game as a Blazer, LaMarcus Aldridge recorded just 14 points (5 - 18 FG, 4 - 5 FT) and nine rebounds before fouling out. It definitely was n't the way he'd hoped to go out as he'll now test free agency. The Grizzlies will head to Oracle Arena on Sunday, where they'll face off with the Golden State Warriors in game one of their second round series. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 1 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 26 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 56 Rebounds ,has 4 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 4 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 38 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 1 Rebounds ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (50) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (4 - 2) 101 - 86 in Game 1 of their second - round playoff series on Monday in Oracle Arena. The Warriors had full control of this game from start to finish. They were able to jump out to an early lead and never look back, proving to have just too much offensive firepower that the Grizzlies were just unable to keep up with. Stephen Curry lead the way scoring for Golden State, scoring 22 points (8 - 18 FG, 4 - 8 3Pt) to go along with seven assists and four steals in 38 minutes. His running - mate in the backcourt, Klay Thompson, was not far behind, scoring 18 points (8 - 16 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt) and dishing out six assists in 38 minutes. Draymond Green’s streak of four straight games with a double - double came to an end, but he was still able to manage 16 points (5 - 11 FG, 4 - 8 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in just 27 minutes. Harrison Barnes scored 11 points in 25 minutes, while Marreese Speights had 10 points in 13 minutes off the bench to round out the five Warriors players to score in double figures. As a team, the Warriors shot a fantastic 51 percent from the field and 46 percent from three while they recorded 26 assists on 39 made field goals to just 15 turnovers. For the Grizzlies, Marc Gasol lead the way scoring in the losing effort, putting up 21 points (5 - 10 FG, 11 - 12 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals in 28 minutes, while Zach Randolph was not far behind, scoring 20 points (9 - 15 FG), grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out 5 assists in 36 minutes. Tony Allen was the only other Memphis player to score in double figures, finishing with 15 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting in 38 minutes. Offensively, it is clear the Grizzlies miss Mike Conley Jr., who sat out with an eye injury, as Conley’s replacement in the starting lineup, Nick Calathes, scored zero points on 0 - for - 4 shooting and dished out just two assists in 21 minutes. If Memphis wants any chance at winning this series, it is appears that they’ll need Conley back as soon as possible. Game 2 between these two teams is scheduled go tip - off at 10:30 EST on Tuesday back in Oracle Arena in Oakland. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 26 Number of team assists ,has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 101 Losses ,has 22 Total points ,has 39 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 15 Points in 4th quarter ,has 1 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 1 Number of team assists ,has 86 Percentage of 3 points ,has 20 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Washington Wizards (7 - 8) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (13 - 5) 97 - 85 on Tuesday, handing the Cavs their first home loss of the 2015 - 16 campaign. The Wizards had been mired in an offensive slump of epic proportions recently, having scored 87 points or less over their last three games. If they were going to pull off the near - unimaginable Tuesday by upsetting the undefeated Cavs in Quicken Loans Arena, they would need a resurgent performance from their offensive linchipin, John Wall. The All-Star's recent performances had served as a microcosm of the team's overall offensive struggles, with Wall having tallied 20 points or less in all 11 of Washington's November contests, and having scored in single digits twice over that span. However, the light went on for the Wizards' point guard on Tuesday, as he exploded for a season - high 35 points and added 10 assists, four rebounds and five steals. After shooting 36 percent or worse in four of his preceding five games, the 25 - year - old enjoyed a stellar night from the field, draining 14 buckets in 24 attempts (58 percent). If Wall can begin to put together more efforts of this caliber, the Wizards have an opportunity to climb out of their early - season hole and eventually grab an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Wall's backcourt mate Bradley Beal posted his fifth consecutive game with double - digit points to support the offensive cause, amassing 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Marcin Gortat pitched in with his second consecutive double - double and third in four games, totaling an impressive 15 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks and a steal versus a Cleveland defense that had come into Tuesday yielding the second - least points and the least amount of rebounds per game to opposing centers. Jared Dudley fared better in his second start at power forward, collecting 12 points, three assists and a pair of rebounds, after only totaling seven points on Saturday versus the Raptors. Otto Porter (six points, five rebounds, two assists, one block) was the only Washington starter in single digits, while Garrett Temple paced the reserves with seven points and five rebounds over 28 minutes. The Wizards improved to 7 - 8 but still reside in last place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head home to face the Lakers on Wednesday. LeBron James unsurprisingly led the Cavs in every offensive category, but Tuesday was a night where that simply was not enough. A key factor was the lack of support from James' season - long wing man in Kyrie Irving's absence, Kevin Love. While James was able to put together one of his typically stellar outings (24 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, a block and a steal), Love could only muster eight points, eight rebounds and a steal over 33 minutes. The fact that the Wizards had come in to Tuesday's game giving up the fifth - most points per game to opposing power forwards (22) made Love's final stat line all the more disappointing. J.R. Smith (13 points) and Mo Williams (12 points) did their best to contribute, but Smith in particular suffered through a third consecutive sub - par shooting night (3 - for - 14). Matthew Delladedova paced the Cavs' bench with a 15 - point effort over 27 minutes. Cleveland fell to 13 - 5 but still retains sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They head to New Orleans to face the Pelicans on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 5 Losses ,has 85 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 8 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 7 Wins ."] |
The Detroit Pistons (31 - 29) rolled past the Toronto Raptors (39 - 19) Sunday at the Palace of Auburn Hills, 114 - 101. The Raptors led for much of the first half and the two teams went into the break tied at 52. But the Pistons caught fire in the third quarter as they scored 37 points in the frame and entered the fourth quarter with an insurmountable 17 - point lead. The Pistons would extend their lead as far as 26 before stepping off the gas in the final period. All five Pistons starters finished in double - figures as Detroit presented a balanced attack. Reggie Jackson led the way with 19 points (7 - 12 FG) and added eight assists, and Andre Drummond notched his 14th straight double - double with 15 points and 18 rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added an efficient 16 points (7 - 10 FG) and Tobias Harris and Marcus Morris poured in 14 points apiece. The Pistons shot an absurdly efficient 58 percent from the floor and 52 percent (12 - 23) from three - point land as their offense was too much for the Raptors to handle. Terrence Ross scored 27 points (10 - 19 FG, 4 - 7 3PT) off the bench for the Raptors to lead all scorers. DeMar Deroan added 20 (9 - 21 FG) and seven assists, but no other Raptors player managed more than 13 points. But the issue here was defense; Toronto shot a robust 49 percent from the floor, 10 - 21 (48 percent) from three, and managed 21 assists against five turnovers. They just could n't do anything to stop Detroit's offensive attack, and they could n't shoot the way out of the hole they dug in the third quarter. The Raptors return home for a Wednesday matchup against the Jazz. The Pistons begin a road trip Wednesday with a game in San Antonio. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 52 Number of team assists ,has 58 Percentage of 3 points ,has 29 Percentage of field goals ,has 114 Losses ,has 37 Total points ,has 31 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 21 Number of team assists ,has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 27 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 20 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 5 Turnovers ,has 39 Wins ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks (18 - 7) went on the road and made a statement, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers (14 - 10) 127 - 98 on Wednesday. Atlanta came into this game as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and it showed on Wednesday, as they put on a show while dominating LeBron James and the Cavaliers. What made this even more impressive is that the team was without Jeff Teague (hamstring), so Dennis Schroder earned the start. Schroder did a nice job running the offense, and in just 22 minutes, he had 10 points (4 - 6 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), with 10 assists. The most surprising showing though, had to be from Shelvin Mack off the bench, who racked up 23 minutes and scored an impressive 24 points (7 - 8 FG, 6 - 6 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), with three assists and two rebounds. Atlanta showed up across the board, with eight players scoring at least nine points in an impressive win. For the Cavaliers, it was just a struggle. James scored well, with 21 points (8 - 16 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT), but had only three rebounds, two assists and two steals. It was a pretty quiet game for the superstar. Dion Waiters had a nice night off the bench, scoring 21 points (9 - 18 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) to go with four assists and three rebounds in 27 minutes. Kevin Love was slowed by an illness, but played through it to get a double - double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. No other Cavaliers player topped 10 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 10 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 7 Losses ,has 127 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (55 - 27) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (56 - 26) 111 - 107 in overtime of game three of the Western Conference playoffs on Wednesday. The Spurs have no problem implementing Hack-A-Shaq if they are n't confident in an opposing player's ability to hit free throws. So it was no surprise that DeAndre Jordan, a career 42 percent free throw shooter, shot 17 free throws before the end of regulation in game two. Despite knocking down just six of his attempts, the Clippers were able to come back and force overtime, after being down by ten in the fourth quarter. The game was tied at 92 with under a minute to play when Patty Mills fouled Chris Paul and Paul knocked down two free throws to put the Clippers up 94 - 92. Paul then fouled Mills on the other end and Mills returned the favor and put in two free throws of his own. With the victory San Antonio wil now head home with a 1 - 1 series in their favor in terms of home court advantage. This series between the Clippers and Spurs is the now the only one that a sweep is no longer a possibility, now that two games have been completed in each matchup. Tim Duncan followed up a disappointing game one with 28 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals. Blake Griffin and J.J. Reddick won the battle of minutes in this iron man match, they each played a game - high 47. Griffin recorded a triple - double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. He also had five turnovers. The Spurs as a team only had nine. Reddick went 4 - for - 9 from long distance and finished with 16 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 1 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 1 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 1 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 9 Turnovers ,has 1 Wins ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (9 - 7) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (3 - 10) in a 103 - 86 blowout at the Target Center on Wednesday night. The Bucks were lead by their upstart teenage duo (Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker) who combined to score 24 points. Antetokounmpo had an all - around night with 13 points (6 - 12 FG), eight rebounds and four assists. The resurgence of Larry Sanders continues as he had a season - high 15 points (7 - 10 FG, 1 - 1 FT) to go with seven rebounds and five blocks. Despite the hype surrounding Wiggins squaring off against Parker for the first time in their NBA careers, veteran guard Corey Brewer lead the way with 19 points (7 - 17 FG, 0 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 9 FT), six boards and three steals. Meanwhile, former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett contributed 12 points (6 - 11 FG) and four boards in only 21 minutes. The Bucks will continue their road trip by traveling to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Friday, while Minnesota will head to Los Angeles to square off against the Lakers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 10 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 7 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 9 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (27 - 14) defeated the Sacramento Kings (16 - 24) ,117 - 108. Rudy Gay was ruled out beforehand but checked into the game near the end of the first quarter. DeMarcus Cousins was a late scratch due to an injured right ankle. Omri Casspi lasted 43 seconds after suffering a right eye abrasion. The Clippers committed five turnovers to the Kings' 17. Before fouling out, Matt Barnes matched his season - high of 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Blake Griffin added 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes. The Kings outrebounded the Clippers, 54 - 34. Ryan Hollins started at center and was overshadowed by Jason Thompson's 23 points and career - high 22 rebounds. Rudy Gay entered the game at the 2:35 mark, compiling 22 points, five rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes off the bench. Former Clipper Darren Collison provided 17 points, four assists, three rebounds, one block and three three - pointers in 39 minutes. The Clippers compete against the Boston Celtics on Monday in Los Angeles, and the Kings travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers after one day off. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 24 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 54 Rebounds ,has 17 Turnovers ,has 16 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 14 Losses ,has 34 Total points ,has 5 Rebounds ,has 27 Turnovers ."] |
The host Detroit Pistons blew out the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, 118 - 95. Detroit (20 - 24) overcame inconsistent play and a sub - par bench performance for a blowout win against Atlanta. While finding production from their bench has been an issue for the Pistons throughout the season, the starting five was able to more than make up for it on Wednesday. Every starter scored at least 13, and the starting five helped lead a 42 - point first quarter that established an almost insurmountable lead for the Pistons. Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson led the team with 26 points on 50 percent shooting, while All-Star Andre Drummond crashed the glass for 17 rebounds. Altogether, Detroit showed very little weakness in the crushing win, shooting almost 50 percent and holding a 60 - 32 advantage in the rebounding column. The Hawks (24 - 18) had seen hot play in recent weeks but struggled severely on Tuesday. The team shot under 39 percent from the floor and was absolutely demolished on the boards. One area in which the Hawks struggled was three - point shooting, where the team went just 6 - of - 25 from the field. Atlanta was also unable to match up with Detroit's powerful starting five, as the Hawks' own starters looked shaky at best. Two starters combined for just four points and the starting five as a whole committed eight turnovers on the night. The Pistons will host the Wizards on Saturday while the Hawks will face the Bulls on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 42 Points in 1st quarter ,has 60 Rebounds ,has 20 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 18 Percentage of field goals ,has 95 Losses ,has 32 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (3 - 1) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (0 - 3) 107 - 100 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday. It wasn’t easy going for the Cavaliers against one of the worst teams in the NBA, as they quickly fell behind 32 - 18 to the Sixers after one quarter. However, on the coattails of LeBron James, Cleveland didn’t panic and came back strong, outscoring Philadelphia 64 - 40 over the next two quarters. James finished with a team - high 22 points (9 - 19 FG) and fell one rebound shy of a triple double, dishing out 11 assists and grabbing nine boards in 33 minutes. Mo Williams also was effective and continues to fill in nicely for Kyrie Irving, as the veteran point guard recorded 21 points in 28 minutes on 8 - of - 10 shooting from the field. J.R. Smith left Monday’s game after just five minutes with a right knee contusion, and as a result, Matthew Dellavedova saw more playing time off the bench and finished with 12 points (5 - 8 FG) and nine assists in 34 minutes. For the 76ers, Jahlil Okafor was once again efficient on offense, scoring a game - high 24 points (11 - 21 FG), but managed to grab just three rebounds in 27 minutes. Okafor’s partner in the frontcourt Nerlens Noel scored 14 points (7 - 13 FG), grabbed eight rebounds, and blocked three shots in 33 minutes. However, the surprise performance of the game came from backup rookie point guard T.J. McConnell, who played 23 minutes off the bench and recorded six points (3 - 4 FG), 12 assists and seven rebounds in the losing effort. Up next, the Cavaliers will head home Wednesday to take on the Knicks, while the 76ers will travel to Milwaukee on Wednesday to play the Bucks. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 3 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 32 Points in 1st quarter ,has 0 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 1 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat, 102 - 98, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday. In a battle between two teams battling for a playoff spot in the east, Indiana were able to prevail with a much needed victory. They led for the majority of this game, as Miami never led by more than four points and only held the lead for a total of five minutes. Free-throw shooting was the decisive statistic, with Indiana going 27 - of - 32 from the charity stripe, while Miami could only go 11 - of - 16. Fastbreak points was also a glaring difference, with the Pacers winning that battle, 160. The Heat (32 - 35) had to play this game without Goran Dragic (eye), as they simply did n't have enough bullets to beat this hungry Pacers team. Hassan Whiteside did all he could for Miami, as he totaled 26 points and 21 rebounds in the defeat. Dion Waiters was the only other starter in double figures, as he collected 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Wayne Ellington led the bench, as he dropped 19 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting. James Johnson also played well off the bench, providing 14 points and four rebounds. The Heat will be off until Wednesday, when they host the struggling New Orleans Pelicans for their next game. The Pacers (34 - 32) have been dominant at home all season, with this win giving them their 23rd home victory of the year. Paul George was the player of the game, tallying 28 points and 10 rebounds. Myles Turner finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Jeff Teague accrued 12 points, five rebounds and four assists. Thaddeus Young was the only other Pacer in double figures, as he amassed 13 points and five rebounds. Indiana's next game is on Tuesday in a road matchup against the New York Knicks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 32 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 34 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 35 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 32 Wins ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (13 - 26) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (18 - 21) 109 - 107 on Friday night at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. This was a close game the whole way, going back and forth with 14 lead changes and 12 ties. After Kemba Walker tied it up at 107 with 2 seconds left, the Pelicans called time out to set themselves up with a side inbound. The ball was inbounded to Jrue Holiday who ran a quick pick and roll with Anthony Davis. Holiday threw a perfect alley - oop pass to Davis who converted the play and sealed the win for the Pelicans. The Pelicans snapped a three - game home losing streak and gave Charlotte its ninth straight road loss. New Orleans has now won both its games since Anthony Davis returned to the lineup last Wednesday. Davis contributed a solid 22 points (8 - 14 FG, 6 - 7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots and one steal. Ryan Anderson was the hero though, as he finished with a game - high 32 points, (12 - 19 FG, 6 - 8 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and eight rebounds, in 28 minutes off the bench. Jrue Holiday chipped in 13 points (6 - 14 FG), 10 assists and six rebounds, in 27 minutes off the bench. Tyreke Evans was back in the lineup after missing games with a sore knee. He finished with 12 points and seven assists, in 26 minutes. The Hornets are now 4 - 14 on the road as their struggles continue. Kemba Walker did everything he could in this one, finishing with 25 points (9 - 17 FG, 5 - 7 3Pt), four assists and four rebounds, in 41 minutes. Nicolas Batum also poured in 25 (11 - 22 FG, 2 - 9 3Pt), along with eight assists and four rebounds, in 40 minutes. Frank Kaminsky had a good game with 18 points (7 - 9 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt) and six rebounds, in 24 minutes off the bench. Charlotte still has a chance to turn things around as their strong start to the season gave them a bit of a cushion; they are only 3 games out of eighth in the East. Next the Hornets host the Bucks on Saturday, which will be the second of a back to back for both teams. The Pelicans will visit Memphis to play the Grizzlies on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 26 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 21 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (6 - 29) defeated the Indiana Pacers (15 - 23), 93 - 92, in a back - and - forth affair Saturday. Facing a six - point deficit at halftime, the Sixers set themselves up for victory by outscoring the Pacers, 29 - 21, in the third quarter, and Michael Carter-Williams brushed off a poor shooting night, driving for a layup with nine seconds remaining for the game winner. Putting his 6 - for - 17 performance from the field aside, he posted 15 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and one block. Tony Wroten nearly matched Carter-Williams off the bench, recording 20 points (6 - 17 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT), nine dimes, four rebounds, and two steals. Prior to the opening tip, coach Brett Brown exchanged Henry Sims for K.J. McDaniels in the starting five, and the latter responded with a modest 10 points, three rebounds, two blocks, and one assist in 33 minutes. The Sixers will next take the court Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the Pacers' bottom - tier offense upheld the standard set this season, hitting only 33 percent from the field, including a disastrous 4 - for - 18 from three - point range. David West led the way with 28 points and nine rebounds, but after putting his side ahead with a 12 - foot jumper with 18 seconds remaining, his evening ended with a missed 13 - footer as the final horn sounded. His frontcourt mate, Roy Hibbert, only garnered 19 minutes one night removed from logging 35 on a sprained ankle. The reduced run did n't afflict his output, though, as he accrued seven points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks. On the injury front, C.J. Miles left for good after suffering an eye abrasion with 42 seconds left in the first quarter, which allowed starting shooting guard Rodney Stuckey to pick up more minutes (35) than his typical 27 per game. As the Pacers return to Indiana for Tuesday's tilt against the Atlanta Hawks, George Hill will attempt to return from a six - game absence due to a sore left groin. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 93 Percentage of field goals ,has 29 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 33 Percentage of field goals ,has 92 Total points ,has 21 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets (45 - 33) took care of the New York Knicks (31 - 48) in a 111 - 97 win on Wednesday. The talent discrepancy in this game was truly decisive, as the Hornets cruised to an easy win. Despite being outshot and outrebounded, Charlotte huckered down and capitalized on New York's mistakes. In fact, the Knicks committed 18 turnovers to the Hornets eight. Kemba Walker was back in the building that made him famous and he had another stellar performance. Walker finished the game with 34 points, while hitting a career - high seven three - pointers. Al Jefferson had one of his best games of the season off the bench, as he scored 24 points and grabbed eight boards. Up next is a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The Knicks had six players in double figures, but it wasn’t enough to escape with a win. Derrick Williams led the team with 17 points and also snatched down 10 boards. Carmelo Anthony accumulated 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the loss. On deck is a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 48 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 18 Turnovers ,has 31 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 33 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 8 Turnovers ,has 45 Wins ."] |
The Utah Jazz (17 - 30) defeated the Golden State Warriors (36 - 8) 110 - 100 on Friday. Gordon Hayward led the Jazz with 26 points, 15 rebounds and three steals in Utah's biggest win of the season. He also had six assists in 38 minutes in beating the NBA's top team in either conference. Dante Exum, who's been starting at point guard for the Jazz as of late, did n't have a great statistical line but had a plus - 19 plus/minus. The Jazz were 0 - 2 against the Warriors coming into Friday. They lost both games by an average of 12 points. Trevor Booker and Rudy Gobert gave them a spark off the bench, combining for 27 points and 17 rebounds. The Warriors have lost back - to - back games for the third time this season. Klay Thomson was kept in check on Friday, scoring just 12 points in 31 minutes while going 0 - for - 3 from beyond the three - point line. The Warriors were on the losing end of the rebounding battle 55 - 41, which turned out to be one of the keys in their surprising loss. Golden State now holds just a three - game lead over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors will head home to take on the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. The Jazz will be off until Tuesday when they face the Trail Blazers in Portland. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 30 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 55 Rebounds ,has 17 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 8 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 41 Rebounds ,has 36 Wins ."] |
The Toronto Raptors (43 - 30) clinched the Atlantic Division for the second straight season with a 94 - 83 win over the Los Angeles Lakers (19 - 52). The Lakers scored 35 second half points in coach Byron Scott’s return after missing two games for personal matters. Kyle Lowry was held out for the fourth time in five games with lingering back issues. DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with seven assists and 10 rebounds, but he only scored six points on 1 - of - 10 shooting. Jonas Valanciunas scored a team - high 19 points in 27 minutes, and rookie Bruno Caboclo played for the second time since February 4th. Lou Williams contributed 18 points off the bench as he keeps his Sixth Man of the Year hopes alive. James Johnson, who scored 17 points the previous six contests combined, chipped in 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes. The Lakers have the fourth - worst record in the league and are still in danger of losing their top - 5 protected draft pick this summer. They’re two games behind the Philadelphia 76ers, the team the Lakers would convey their pick to, for third - worst record. Ed Davis was the only Laker to shoot at least 50 percent from the floor. The team shot 34 percent overall and 4 - of - 17 from downtown. Jeremy Lin, questionable heading into tipoff, scored a team - high 18 points in 36 minutes. Rookie Jordan Clarkson was the only other Laker to score in double figures, notching 14 points in 33 minutes. Wesley Johnson and Wayne Ellington combined for 15 points on 6 - of - 25 shooting. The Raptors have two days off before finishing a three - game homestand Monday against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers continue a brutal stretch of five road games in seven days when they return to American soil to face the Brooklyn Nets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 30 Percentage of field goals ,has 94 Losses ,has 43 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 35 Percentage of field goals ,has 52 Losses ,has 83 Total points ,has 19 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124 - 104 at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. After falling behind early to the Mavericks (2 - 11), the Clippers (13 - 2) quickly kicked it into high gear as they maintained their best record in the NBA. Following a dominate second - quarter performance, Los Angeles, and their 23 - point lead heading into halftime, proved to be too much for Dallas. The Clippers starters all played 26 minutes or less after resting in the fourth quarter, so it was Austin Rivers off the bench who led the team in scoring, as he posted an efficient 22 points in 26 minutes. Chris Paul led the starters with 18 points and four assists, while DeAndre Jordan was n't far behind, recording 16 points and a team - high eight rebounds. For the Mavericks, it was the return of star power forward Dirk Nowitzki to the starting lineup after the German missed the last eight games due to an Achilles tendon injury. Prior to the game, head coach Rick Carlisle said Nowitzki would be on a strict minutes restriction, but he still managed to play 20 minutes, scoring 10 points and grabbing six rebounds in that time. Harrison Barnes led the way for the Mavericks as he returned to his regular spot as the team's starting small forward, scoring 22 points on 10 - of - 19 shooting in 30 minutes. Dallas, however, lost their seventh straight game as they continue to slide in this young season. Up next, the Clippers will look to stay hot on the road when they take on the Pistons on Friday, while the Mavericks will look to end their losing streak against the Cavaliers in Cleveland. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 104 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 124 Total points ."] |
Wednesday's Clippers-Suns matchup saw a great deal of offensive firepower on both sides. For the Clippers, star forward Blake Griffin led the team with 29 points on impressive 10 - of - 14 shooting. Griffin added eight rebounds and five assists. Point guard Raymond Felton, meanwhile, scored another 18 and shot 7 - of - 14 from the field. On the defensive end for the Clips, center DeAndre Jordan recorded two steals and blocked four shots. Jordan also led the team with 12 rebounds. For the Suns, meanwhile, Eric Bledsoe put on a one - man show. Bledsoe dished out a team - high eight assists while tying his career - high with 41 points. Bledsoe shot 13 - of - 22 on the night and went 13 - of - 15 at the free - throw line. The rest of the Suns did not fair as well, as the team shot just 41 percent on the night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 41 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Phoenix Suns (14 - 31) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (26 - 19) 98 - 95 on Saturday night. This was expected to be a high - scoring game, but the two offenses really struggled with both rosters being extremely shorthanded. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good game though, as the action in the closing minutes was just fantastic. Archie Goodwin was the hero, as he hit the game - winning three with less than a second to go. What won the game for the Suns was the rebounding though, as they snatched down 52 boards to the Hawks 43. Both teams shot 40 percent from the field and took a combined 58 three - pointers. Atlanta actually came into this game as a double - digit favorite, so it ended up being quite the upset. The Atlanta Hawks had to play this game without Paul Millsap and it's obvious with this result how important he is to this team. Atlanta struggled mightily on the offensive end of the floor, as the post players for the Suns dominated this game. Kent Bazemore kept his team in it with some huge shots late and finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Al Horford had a nice all - around game as well, as he tallied nine points, 16 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in the defeat. Dennis Schroder once again played down the stretch and scored 16 points with Jeff Teague's continuing to struggle. The Hawks will look to play better in their next game on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. The Suns played with some fire here for the first time in quite a while and the future is bright even though the present is dark. This was only their second win in their last 16 games, and it was easily their best defensive performance. Tyson Chandler was just a monster down low, as he snatched 17 rebounds in the first half alone. Chandler finished the game with 13 points, 27 rebounds and five assists in a spectacular performance. All the starters played well here, as all five players scored in double - figures and combined for 84 points. Archie Goodwin led the team with 24 points and has been filling in brilliantly for Brandon Knight, who is dealing with an abductor strain. Alex Len was a beast down low as well, as he amassed 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Phoenix will look to build on this win when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers in their next game on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 31 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 52 Rebounds ,has 14 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 19 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 43 Rebounds ,has 26 Wins ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 113 - 78, at Time Warner Cable Arena on Friday evening. The Hornets led right from the start, as they led 26 - 18 after the first quarter. The Raptors managed to close the gap to one point but Charlotte pulled away again before half. The Hornets then came out and dominated the third quarter, behind a dominant showing from Kemba Walker. The Hornets outscored the Raptors 58 - 30 in the second half, en route to the dominating victory. This marked the Raptors (28 - 15) lowest point total of the season, as they were not able to match the Hornets' intensity from the start. Kyle Lowry was the high - point man for Toronto, with 24 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting, while DeMar DeRozan followed up with 23 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting. The only other player to score in double digits for the Raptors was Jonas Valanciunas, who finished with 11 points and six rebounds. This marks the second straight loss for the Raptors, who will remain second place in the East. They will look to turn things around, as they head back home to play host to the Suns on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Hornets (22 - 21) have bounced back from a five - game losing streak by winning their second straight game. This was a huge win for Charlotte, against a solid Eastern Conference opponent. Kemba Walker was unstoppable, as he led his team with 32 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting, including a blazing 6 - of - 9 from long range. Five other players scored in double digits for the Hornets, with Frank Kaminsky III standing as the second - highest scorer, with 16 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting, in 27 minutes off the bench. The Hornets needed this win to maintain their chances of remaining in the top eight in the East, as the standings are pretty tight from seventh to tenth place. The Hornets will look to keep it rolling as they play host to the Nets on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 21 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 26 Points in 1st quarter ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 15 Losses ,has 78 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 28 Wins ."] |
Carmelo Anthony scored 12 points in 12 minutes before getting ejected. Only three other players scored in double figures for the Knicks, including Derrick Rose with 11, Kristaps Porzingis with 14 and Justin Hamilton with 10 off the bench. Both teams shot less than 39 percent from the field, while the Celtics managed to hit 40 percent from long range. The Knicks gave up 25 turnovers leading to 27 points for Boston. The teams were matched closely for points in the paint as well as rebounds. Isaiah Thomas filled it up with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting. Marcus Smart neared a triple - double with 12 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, along with three steals. Avery Bradley was similarly diverse with 15 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and two assists. Kelly Olynyk looked good in his second game back with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal, in 30 minutes. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 39 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 27 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Points in 1st quarter ,has 25 Points in 4th quarter ,has 3 Turnovers ."] |
The Denver Nuggets (6 - 7) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (3 - 11) 101 - 94 in overtime Sunday. Denver has won four straight games and five of their last six. After starting the season 1 - 6, it looked like the Nuggets were headed for the lottery again next offseason, but they righted the ship over the last week. Ty Lawson paced the Nuggets with a double - double of 18 points and 16 assists. Danilo Gallinari played a season - high 31 minutes, which is significant as he is still making his bid for a full return from knee surgery. He tied the game with 15 seconds left on the first of two free throws but then missed the second free throw, which pushed the game to overtime. The Nuggets return home to host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Los Angeles has lost two straight games. They shot a woeful 37 percent from the field and 13 percent from beyond the arc Sunday. Kobe Bryant led the way with 27 points on 10 - of - 24 shooting from the field. Jeremy Lin recorded 17 points, and Jordan Hill had a double - double of 11 points and 14 rebounds. The Lakers have two days off and will then host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 13 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 11 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 7 Percentage of 3 points ,has 101 Percentage of field goals ,has 6 Losses ."] |
The Indiana Pacers demolished the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 118 - 97, at Bankers Life Field House on Friday. Despite the absence of star forward Paul George with a back injury, Indiana (8 - 9) was able to run away with Friday's game early on. The Pacers hopped out to a 15 - point halftime lead which reached 27 by the end of the third quarter. Guard Glenn Robinson III stepped into the starting lineup in George's absence and impressed, playing 40 minutes while no other Pacer saw more than 26. Robinson led the team in scoring with 20 points and shot 6 - of - 10 on the night while pulling down six rebounds. Overall, the Pacers saw brilliant offense, shooting over 55 percent from the field and knocking down 11 three - pointers. On defense, sophomore center Myles Turner stepped up and delivered four blocks and a steal. Brooklyn (4 - 11) started a highly promising 4 - 5 after many projections had them finishing near the bottom of the league. The team seems to be slowing down, however, as Friday's loss marked their sixth straight. Point guard Jeremy Lin remains out with a hamstring injury, forcing rookie Isaiah Whitehead into the starting lineup. Whitehead scored just four points on 1 - of - 5 shooting on Friday. Veteran Brook Lopez once again led the Nets in scoring, racking up 20 points on the night. The team is now just 2 - 8 with Lin out of the lineup and 1 - 7 away from Brooklyn. The Nets will host the Kings and the Pacers will host the Clippers on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 8 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 11 Percentage of field goals ,has 97 Losses ,has 20 Total points ,has 4 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Cavaliers (24 - 20) routed the Hornets (18 - 26) 129 - 90 on Friday in Cleveland. Cleveland put a whipping on the Hornets in this one - sided affair in which every Cavs starter regustered a plus/minus rating of at least 29. Cleveland put up one of the most dominant halfs of the season, outscoring the Hornets by 20 points in the first quarter and 15 points in the second quarter. All 13 Cavaliers who suited up played at least seven minutes and scored a field goal. Timofey Mozgov has been a great addition for the Cavs since coming over from Denver. He recorded a double - double in his third - straight game. Mozgov finished with 14 points and went 6 - of - 7 from the free - throw line to go with 10 rebounds. LeBron James led all scorers with 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and Kyrie Irving chipped in 18 points. Kevin Love finished with nine points (4 - 7 FG) in 30 minutes. The Cavaliers have now won five straight games, including three - straight at home. The Hornets had no answer for the Cavs, who held a 40 - point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Charlotte was hot coming in, winning eight of their last nine games, but could n't contend with the Cavs' great all - around performance. Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith outscored the entire Hornets team from the three - pointline. Smith hit 7 - of - 11 threes and Charlotte was just 2 - of - 16 for a 13 percent shooting night from beyond the arc. Al Jefferson was Charlotte's high scorer with 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist added 15 points, and Bismack Biyombo finished with 10. Kemba Walker struggled mightily, conveting just 3 - of - 14 field goals for eight points. The Hornets will take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. The Cavaliers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 29 Number of team assists ,has 20 Percentage of 3 points ,has 129 Losses ,has 24 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 13 Number of team assists ,has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 90 Losses ,has 18 Total points ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets (18 - 25) defeated the Miami Heat (18 - 24) 78 - 76 on Wednesday. Kemba Walker shot just 4 - of - 17, yet led the Hornets scoring attack with a team - high 15 points in Wednesday's low - scoring affair. He missed the last two games with a knee injury but felt good in shootaround and gave it a go. Walker also shot 5 - of - 6 from the free - throw line, all six attempts came in the final 1:14 and helped seal the win for Charlotte. 22 year - old Bismack Biyombo has had a good five - game stretch, averaging 11 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in less than 27 minutes per game. Biyombo came down with eight offensive rebounds Wednesday, helping his team to win the battle of the boards 56 - 41. He combined with teammate's Cody Zeller and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist for 38 of those rebounds. Two of Charlotte's biggest stars, Al Jefferson (groin) and Lance Stephenson (pelvis) have been coming off the bench since returning from injuries. Jefferson had 12 points and two blocks in 19 minutes, while Stephenson had four assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes. The Heat were playing from behind for most of this game until Mario Chalmers hit a three - pointer to give them the lead with 3:36 left in the fourth. However, it would be their last lead of the game as Kemba Walker and Marvin Williams hit some key free throws down the stretch. In the final 12, Chalmers and Chris Bosh each missed three - pointers that likely would have won the game for Miami. Chris Andersen started in place of the injured Hassan Whiteside, who sprained his ankle Tuesday against the Thunder. Andersen had four rebounds and three blocks in 20 minutes. Danny Granger was put into the starting lineup for Luol Deng, who was out with an illness. Granger finished with three points in 20 minutes of action. The Heat will face the Indiana Pacers on Friday, and the Hornets will take on the Cavaliers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 25 Losses ,has 78 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 24 Losses ,has 76 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."] |
Win or lose, Anthony Davis has been posting historic numbers left and right this season. On Tuesday, that translated into 45 points and 10 rebounds en route to a shattering blowout of the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. The game marked Davis's third 45 - point outing in just 16 this season, a league - high. It was also Davis's eighth double - double of the season. Davis has now scored 38 or more points in three of his last four comments, only failing to do so in a blowout in which he sat due to a minor injury. Thanks in large part to Davis's 63 percent shooting from the field, the Pelicans were able to hit over 54 percent of their shot attempts. Forward Terrence Jones did his part as well, scoring 17 points on 70 percent shooting. On Minnesota's side, the picture was considerably grimmer. Star big man Karl Towns was held to just nine points, while the team's leading season scorer, Andrew Wiggins, had just 13. Minnesota hit just 38 percent of shots from the field and 17 percent from beyond the arc. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 54 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 38 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Minnesota Timberwolves (24 - 48) defeated the Washington Wizards (35 - 37) 132 - 129 in double overtime on Friday. The team that is already out of playoff contention apparently wanted it just a bit more Friday. The Timberwolves mounted an improbable comeback in the final minutes of regulation to force overtime, and then hit a clutch three - pointer in the final seconds of the first extra period to set up the unlikely victory. The Wizards held a 108 - 101 lead with 2:23 remaining when Minnesota began to chip away at their deficit. A quick 50 run by the Timberwolves got them within two, and after a Nene Hilario free throw, Gorgui Dieng managed to tie the game with a 24 - foot three - pointer with 19 seconds remaining. Bradley Beal's missed three - pointer with a second left sent the game into the first overtime in a 109 - 109 deadlock. The fifth quarter saw the two teams trade the advantage multiple times, and then a Zach LaVine 29 - foot three - pointer with 11 seconds left tied matters up at 121. Beal missed a second game - winning trey at the buzzer, as the two teams lived on to play past the 60 - minute mark. The second overtime period saw Minnesota score the last four points of the game over the final 43 seconds, as Jared Dudley missed a pair of three - pointers and Marcin Gortat was unable to drain either of his two free - throw attempts for the Wizards over that span. Karl-Anthony Towns spearheaded a successful night for the Timberwolves starting unit, totaling 27 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a steal. Zach LaVine was next with 25 points, four assists and two steals. Dieng contributed 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Andrew Wiggins supplied 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. Ricky Rubio rounded things out for the starting five with 13 points, seven assists, five rebounds and two steals. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They head home to face the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Despite coming up short in crunch time, Beal led the way for the Wizards with 26 points, five assists, four rebounds and a steal. John Wall was right behind him with 22 points, 16 assists, three rebounds and two steals. Gortat contributed a 19 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a steal. Otto Porter, Jr. was outstanding in his own right, managing 14 points, 13 rebounds, an assist and a block. Hilario paced the reserves with 19 points, four assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block. The Wizards are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in Sunday tilt. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 37 Losses ,has 129 Total points ,has 35 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 132 Losses ,has 27 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ,has 24 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (40 - 14) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (36 - 19) 98 - 92 on Sunday. The Trail Blazers were without LaMarcus Aldridge (sprained thumb), putting them at a disadvantage from the outset. Meyers Leonard stepped into the starting lineup in Aldridge's place and did his best to replace the 23 points Portland needed to make up without Aldridge. Leonard scored 11 points in 17 minutes. He has been encouraged to use his face - up game this season, and it's resulted in Leonard extending his range beyond the three - point line, where he converted three of his five attempts from Sunday, a number which may have been higher had he not collected five fouls to limit his time on the court. The newly - acquired Arron Afflalo made his debut with the Blazers, playing 24 minutes off the bench and putting up eight points and four rebounds. Memphis had all five starters finish with double - digit points to help them collect the win in their first game back from the All-Star break. Marc Gasol was questionable for the game with an illness but was able to play through it to score a team - high 21 points in 36 minutes. Portland remains 5 games back from Memphis in the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies are in second place, and the Blazers sit in fourth place, with Houston resting between them in third, one game ahead of Portland. Memphis will continue their road trip in Los Angeles on Monday, and Portland will look to stop their two - game skid at home Wednesday against the Spurs. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 19 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 14 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 40 Wins ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (36 - 12) pulled out a victory over the Phoenix Suns (28 - 22) on Monday. Marc Gasol continued his stellar season, showing off his spectacular passing ability from the center position. He finished with 15 points, six rebounds, three blocks and eight assists. He has averaged five assists over his past five games, while shooting 91 percent from the free throw line during that stretch, which is n't an easy feat for one of the game's few true centers. The Grizzlies are now 11 - 1 over their last 12 games, and only have one game against an opponent with a record better than .500 before the All-Star break. Isaiah Thomas led the Suns in scoring, putting up 24 points to give Phoenix a spark off the bench. Eric Bledsoe turned in a good game with 21 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, four steals and two blocks. He hit two free throws to give the Suns a 98 - 91 lead with 3:31 remaining in the game. Memphis' Zach Randolph went on to score five points in the final 2:33 to give his team a fighting chance. Jeff Green then hit a bucket, was fouled in the process with four seconds left, and went on to make the free throw to give the Grizzlies a lead and a 102 - 101 victory. The Grizzlies will play the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, and the Suns will head to the Moda Center to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 22 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 12 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 36 Wins ."] |
The Utah Jazz (39 - 38) defeated the host Phoenix Suns (20 - 57) 101 - 86, on Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. This was another very important victory for the Jazz, who have now won six of their last eight games, as they look to hold on to eighth place despite the Houston Rockets being hot on their tail. After a slow start the Jazz woke up in the second quarter, out - scoring the Suns 30 - 10, to go up 46 - 33 by halftime. The Jazz were able to maintain the lead for the remainder of the game, as they cruised to their fourth win over the Suns this season. The Jazz shot 48 percent from the field and 37 percent from long range, while assisting on 27 - of - 39 field goals and giving up only 10 turnovers. Gordon Hayward led the way in scoring with 22 points (8 - 16 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), along with five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot, in 35 minutes. Rodney Hood tallied 18 points, seven assists, two rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots, while Derrick Favors added 17 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. The Jazz have now won four of their last five road games. The Suns had a couple of players put up good numbers but a total of 22 turnovers contributed to the team losing their sixth contest in a row. Tyson Chandler had a big game, with 21 points (10 - 12 FG, 1 - 4 FT) and 18 rebounds, in 38 minutes; while Mirza Teletovic tallied 24 points and six rebounds, in 31 minutes off the bench. Devin Booker chipped in 14 points, along with seven assists, two rebounds, two steals and one blocked shot, in 41 minutes. Next, the Suns will head to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Tuesday. The Jazz have their work cut out for them as they host the Spurs on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 57 Percentage of 3 points ,has 86 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 20 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 37 Percentage of 3 points ,has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 38 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 30 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 10 Turnovers ,has 39 Wins ."] |
This result put the Raptors and Hornets at an even 6 - 2 record and these are two teams that will be in it for the long haul. DeMar DeRozan's 34 points marked the seventh game this season in which DeRozan has scored at least 32 points. Kyle Lowry is n't quite scoring like he'd hope, but he continues to stuff the stat sheet with his 19 - point, eight - rebound and six - assist outing in this win. Kemba Walker's 40 points marks a season - high, along with his 10 rebounds. The Hornets actually had three players finish with a double - double for the first time all season. One key difference was the hustle stats, as the Raptors combined for 13 blocks and steals, while the Hornets finished with just five. Points in the paint were huge as well, with Toronto getting 50 paint points to Charlotte's 32. The Raptors also dominated fastbreak points, winning that battle 24 - 4. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 2 Losses ,has 6 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 2 Losses ,has 5 Turnovers ,has 6 Wins ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic, 109 - 102, at Amway Center on Wednesday night. The Hornets (32 - 39) came into Wednesday's contest looking to keep their faint playoff hopes alive and to complete a season sweep of the Magic (26 - 46). Given that they'd blasted Orlando by 40 points in their most recent meeting, it appeared the chances for another win were high. The hosts had other plans, though, as they jumped out to a 54 - 48 halftime lead. However, led by a superb bench effort from Marco Belinelli and an equally impressive one from Kemba Walker, Charlotte outscored the Magic by a 32 - 20 margin in the fourth quarter to post their third consecutive win. Walker led the way for the Hornets with 22 points, seven assists and three rebounds. Belinelli followed with a second unit - leading 20 points, which he supplemented with three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Frank Kaminsky III was productive in a reserve role as well with 18 points (13 which came in the fourth quarter), five boards, an assist and a block. Cody Zeller followed with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals. Nicolas Batum provided a full stat line of 10 points, six assists, two rebounds and two steals. Marvin Williams managed a modest seven points but hauled in 10 rebounds and dished out two assists. Terrence Ross paced the Magic with 19 points, two rebounds, one assist and two steals. Evan Fournier poured in 15 points and added four boards, three assists and a steal. Elfrid Payton matched Fournier's point total and added five rebounds and five assists. Nikola Vucevic posted a 14 - point, 12 - rebound double - double that also included eight assists, three blocks and one steal. Jodie Meeks led the bench with 10 points and a pair of boards. The Hornets head back home to face off with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday evening, while the Magic remain home to tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 46 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 26 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 39 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 32 Points in 4th quarter ,has 32 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Sacramento Kings on Friday, 106 - 98. Los Angeles (25 - 14) enjoyed the return of superstar point guard Chris Paul, who had missed the previous week of action with a hamstring injury. Paul immediately got back to his pass - first play style, dishing out a team - high 12 assists to go with 14 points and three steals. DeAndre Jordan, who narrowly edged out Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins last season for All-NBA First Team center, had an impressive performance of his own, scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 10 shooting and grabbing nine rebounds. As a team, the Clippers saw relatively potent offense, shooting over 46 percent and hitting 13 three - pointers. Sacramento (15 - 21), meanwhile, is vying for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, hoping for its first playoff berth since 2006. The Kings came out strong on Friday, hopping out to a double - digit lead in the first quarter, but saw an intense collapse in the second. LA was able to go on a whopping 34 - 12 run in the second quarter, establishing a lead that eventually led them to victory. The collapse was largely due to the horrid play of the Kings' bench, as the second unit shot just 6 - of - 20 for 14 points. Sacramento's starters, on the other hand, saw solid performances. Star center DeMarcus Cousins led the team with 25 points and 11 rebounds to go with seven assists, three steals, and two blocks. Los Angeles will host the Heat on Sunday, while Sacramento will host the Warriors. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 21 Percentage of field goals ,has 98 Losses ,has 12 Total points ,has 15 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 46 Percentage of field goals ,has 106 Losses ,has 34 Total points ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 124 - 116, at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday. The Cavaliers (31 - 14) checked in to Friday desperate to snap out of a three - game losing streak, and appeared to have the right opponent to do it with. The Nets (9 - 37) came in with only two road victories in 22 contests away from Barclays Center, and also opted to rest Brook Lopez and rookie Caris LeVert against Cleveland. Starting power forward Trevor Booker was also absent due to illness, seemingly making a victory a proverbial slam dunk for the defending champs. However, Brooklyn certainly did n't adopt a defeatist mentality, going into halftime with only a 55 - 47 deficit. Although the Cavs pulled away in a 39 - point third period, the Nets put up a valiant effort overall, seeing six players record double - digit scoring, shooting 49 percent from the field and 49 percent from three - point range, and prompting Cleveland into 14 turnovers. Sean Kilpatrick led the way for the visitors with 18 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Bojan Bogdanovic followed with 17 points, three assists, two rebound and a steal. Randy Foye and Isaiah Whitehead supplied matching 16 - point efforts, with the former adding eight boards and five assists and the latter providing three rebounds and three assists. Justin Hamilton went for 12 points, five rebounds, a steal and a block while taking over at center for Lopez, and Spencer Dinwiddie tallied 10 points, one rebound and one assist. LeBron James paced the Cavs with 31 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Kyrie Irving posted 28 points, six assists, four rebounds and two blocks. Kyle Korver totaled 14 points to lead the bench, a total he supplemented with two boards. Kevin Love registered a 13 - point, 14 - rebound double - double and added two assists, a steal and a block. Tristan Thompson posted a 10 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a block. The Nets next travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Saturday night, while the Cavaliers are home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 14 Percentage of 3 points ,has 124 Percentage of field goals ,has 39 Losses ,has 14 Total points ,has 31 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 49 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 37 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 22 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 9 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (29 - 17) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (22 - 22) 101 - 95 on Sunday at the AT & T Center in San Antonio. Despite a strong first half where the Bucks out - scored the Spurs 55 - 47, they were n't able to hold off the reigning NBA champion Spurs in the secondf, suffering a tough six - point loss on the road. While the Bucks shot better from field and the three - point line, they were dominated at the free throw line where the Spurs went 26 - for - 30 and the Bucks finished just 9 - for - 13. The Bucks also committed 21 turnovers, which may have been another big difference in this game. The Spurs had a strong showing from their frontcourt, as forwards Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard were the team - leaders in both points and rebounds. In 31 minutes, Duncan finished with 20 points (9 - 13 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and 11 rebounds, while Leonard had 19 points (4 - 11 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 10 - 12 FT) and 14 rebounds in 36 minutes. It was Leonard's third double - double in his last four games, recording at least 14 rebounds in each of those matchups. Tony Parker really struggled with his shot for the Spurs (3 - 13 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), but still contributed 10 points and five assists. He's now averaging 15 points and 5 assists on the season. The Spurs did find some production off their bench, with two players finishing in double figures in points. Boris Diaw had 14 points (7 - 11 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt) and three rebounds, while Manu Ginobili finished with 13 points (3 - 8 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 8 FT) and three assists. Despite the loss, Kris Middleton played well, going 9 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to finish with 21 points and five rebounds as a starter at shooting guard. He's had two strong showings in a row, combining for 37 points, 12 rebounds and four steals over that span. Jerryd Bayless played very well off the bench for the Bucks. In 22 minutes, he added 15 points (5 - 10 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT) and five assists, as he was very efficient with his time on the court. Bayless had n't scored in double figures since the beginning of January, so it was good to see him turn things around on the offensive side of the ball and play well against a tough Spurs team. Zaza Puchulia added 12 points (5 - 11 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and six rebounds in 24 minutes, while Ersan Ilyasova finished with 11 points (4 - 8 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT) and six rebounds in just over 22 minutes. The Spurs' next game will be at home against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, while the Bucks will travel to Miami to play the Heat on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 17 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 29 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 22 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks (30 - 8) easily handled the Philadelphia 76ers (7 - 30) on Tuesday, 105 - 87. Despite trotting out a less than optimum starting lineup, Atlanta cruised to an easy victory in Philadelphia. Al Horford led the way with his first career triple - double as he torched Philadelphia for 21 points, 10 rebounds, and ten assists. Over the course of his career, The Hawks are 46 - 14 when Horford has 20 points and 10 rebounds in a game. Atlanta rested three of its usual starters on Tuesday so that Jeff Teague, Paul Millsap, and DeMarre Carroll could be fresh for Wednesday's game in Boston. The Hawks' reserves thrived, however, with big performances from Kent Bazemore, Denis Schroder, and even a double - double from Shelvin Mack. Atlanta has now won 23 of its last 25 games, including a franchise - record nine straight road wins. Philadelphia kept the game competitive early on, but was unable to keep up with the red - hot Hawks. Guard Tony Wroten left the game in the fourth quarter with a right knee sprain and did not return. The 76ers will travel to Toronto on Wednesday for the second half of a back - to - back set. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 30 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 7 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 8 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 25 Points in 1st quarter ,has 25 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 30 Wins ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks (23 - 18) defeated the Chicago Bulls (23 - 16) 83 - 77 on Friday. The effects of four games in five nights finally started to show on the Bulls in the second half. The home team did start off impressively well, with Pau Gasol and Derrick Rose bringing some fresher legs to the contest after having sat out the Thursday night tilt against the Sixers. They jumped out to a 46 - 36 lead by halftime, but it was a different story after intermission. An exhausted Chicago squad could only manage 31 total points in the second half, and two double - digit scorers over the entire game. Jimmy Butler, fresh off a jaw - dropping 53 - point performance versus the Sixers, posted a paltry four points, five rebounds, six assists and a pair of steals over 36 minutes. The Mavericks were led by Dirk Nowitzki's 21 points, which he supplemented with seven rebounds and a block. Deron Williams provided excellent support with 18 points, six assists and three rebounds. Zaza Pachulia posted a solid nine points and 10 rebounds, his fourth straight game with double - digit boards and seventh in his last eight contests. J.J. Barea led the Mavericks' bench with nine points, three assists and a pair of rebounds over an efficient 20 minutes. Dallas improved to 23 - 18 and remain in second place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division. They take on the first - place Spurs in San Antonio on Sunday. Chicago was unsurprisingly led by their two most rested starters. Rose posted a team - high 18 points, and complemented it with four rebounds, a pair of assists and a pair of steals, while Gasol was able to tally 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a steal. Taj Gibson turned in a typically solid performance with nine points and 11 rebounds, his second consecutive game with double - digit boards. Etwaun Moore paced the reserves with eight points, three rebounds and an assist. The Bulls fell to 23 - 16 and remain in second place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They head to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Monday afternoon. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 16 Losses ,has 77 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 18 Losses ,has 83 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (63 - 12) defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans (27 - 47) on Wednesday at AT & T Center, 100 - 92, setting an NBA record for most consecutive home wins to start a season with 38. The Spurs passed the 1995 - 96 Chicago Bulls, who won 37 consecutive at home. The Spurs were missing David West and Andre Miller, while the majority of the squad suited up to host the injury - riddled Pelicans. It became a closer game than expected as the Pelicans got within six points, with 50 seconds left, but the Spurs held on to make history. Manu Ginobili shot very well as he led the Spurs in scoring, with 20 points (7 - 10 FG, 5 - 6 3Pt, 1 - 1FT), along with three steals, two assists and one rebound, in 24 minutes off the bench. Kawhi Leonard added 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocked shots, in 22 minutes, while Danny Green added 16 points of his own, along with four rebounds, two blocked shots and one assist, in only 17 minutes. The Spurs went deep into their bench as 13 players logged more than five minutes, while the starters minutes were limited. Along with their NBA record - setting home winning streak, the Spurs have won four of their last five and their last two in a row. Despite an incredible amount of injuries, seemingly to all their top players, the Pelicans had seven players score in double digits, as they put up a valiant effort at the AT & T Center. Alexis Ajinca was the high - point man for New Orleans, finishing with 18 points, along with nine rebounds and one steal, in 32 minutes. Jordan Hamilton added 14 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal, while James Ennis chipped in 13 points, five rebounds and four assists, in 24 minutes off the bench. Despite a few new faces and the absence of their leading playmakers, the Pelicans were gelling as they registered 27 assists on 36 field goals. The Pelicans will be right back in action as they host the Nuggets on Thursday night. The Spurs have some time to rest as they host the Raptors on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 50 Number of team assists ,has 12 Percentage of 3 points ,has 100 Losses ,has 38 Total points ,has 63 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 27 Number of team assists ,has 47 Percentage of 3 points ,has 92 Losses ,has 27 Total points ."] |
The Houston Rockets (36 - 16) held off the Phoenix Suns (29 - 25) in a shootout Tuesday, winning 127 - 118. James Harden was once again the story of the night as he torched the Suns for his sixth 40 - point performance of the season. Harden finished the night with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists in 43 minutes on the floor. 20 of his 40 points came in the fourth quarter as the Rockets were able to stave off a huge comeback by the Suns. Houston has now won all three games against Phoenix this season. Houston was coming off a tough 109 - 98 loss at home to Portland on Sunday, but was able to bounce back in Phoenix. The Rockets were without Terrence Jones for this game after being ruled out with flu - like symptoms. Despite being under - manned up front, the Rockets were able to out - rebound the Suns 47 - 39. The Rockets have a meeting with the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday before heading into the All-Star Break. Phoenix heads into the break having lost four of its last five games. The Suns stormed back from an early 18 - point deficit to make the game competitive, but were unable to secure the victory. Eric Bledsoe returned from his one - game absence (paternity leave) and played very well. Bledsoe ended the night with 32 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Suns will return to action Feb. 20 against the Timberwolves. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 25 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 39 Rebounds ,has 29 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 16 Losses ,has 127 Total points ,has 47 Rebounds ,has 36 Wins ."] |
The Pacers (31 - 41) edged out the Mavericks (45 - 28) 104 - 99 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday. It was a tight contest from start to finish. After three quarters of play, the Mavericks had a one - point lead. With around five minutes remaining, the Pacers’ George Hill hit two successive three - pointers that gave Indiana a six - point lead and probably decided the game. The Pacers’ C.J. Miles was a sharpshooter Sunday night. He had 28 points, going 9 - for - 12 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from three - point range. Miles has been hot lately, putting up 26 points on Thursday against the Bucks. Hill finished with 14 points (6 - 12 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes. Roy Hibbert had 14 points (5 - 10 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes. Chandler Parsons led the Mavericks in scoring with 27 points (11 - 20 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt), to go with 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 37 minutes. Dirk Nowitzki had 19 points (7 - 13, 1 - 1 3Pt) and five rebounds in 34 minutes. Rajon Rondo contributed 17 points (8 - 14 FG), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes. Coming down to the wire, the Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference, 5 games ahead of eighth place Oklahoma City. The Pacers are tied with the Celtics for ninth in the Eastern Conference. They’re only a half - game behind the eighth place Nets, so Sunday’s victory was crucial. With Sunday’s game in the books, the Pacers have completed the season series sweep of the Mavericks, 20. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 104 Number of team assists ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 20 Number of team assists ,has 99 Total points ,has 27 Points in 1st quarter ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (43 - 17) defeated the Washington Wizards (30 - 31) 108 - 83 on Friday. Despite opting to give star forward Kevin Love the day off for rest purposes, the Cavs encountered surprisingly little difficulty in pulling away from a Wizards team that had soundly defeated them last Sunday. The main difference in this contest was the presence of LeBron James, who'd sat out the 113 - 99 loss in Washington. Following a week of controversy in which his intentions to remain in Cleveland long - term were called into question, James responded with a 19 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists and three steals. The Cavs outperformed the Wizards in virtually every major offensive category during the dominating performance, particularly from long distance. Cleveland amassed an impressive 44 percent accuracy rate from beyond the arc, while limiting Washington to a paltry 15 percent tally. The visitors were led by John Wall, who managed 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Markieff Morris was next in line, contributing 13 points, five rebounds and two assists. Marcin Gortat posted a near double - double, registering 10 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Ramon Sessions paced the bench with 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and a block. Bradley Beal, still coming off the bench despite Garrett Temple's monumental struggles as a starter (scoreless in 27 minutes Friday), pitched in with 11 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal as well. The Wizards are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and a game back of the eighth - seeded Detroit Pistons. They're home against the Pacers on Saturday night. Kyrie Irving spearheaded the Cavs' attack with 21 points, eight assists, five rebounds and a steal. Timofey Mozgov turned in one of his best offensive performances of the season, totaling 14 points and five rebounds over a productive 20 minutes. J.R. Smith contributed a modest 10 points, four assists, a rebound and a pair of steals, while Matthew Delladedova led the reserves with a 12 - point effort that was supplemented with three rebounds, an assist and a steal. Tristan Thompson scored in double digits off the bench as well, picking up 10 points, seven boards, a steal and two blocks. The Cavs remain atop the Eastern Conference's Central Division, and retain a two - game lead for the top seed in the conference over the Toronto Raptors. They're home again on Saturday night for a tussle with the Celtics. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 17 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 43 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 15 Percentage of 3 points ,has 31 Losses ,has 83 Total points ,has 30 Wins ."] |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's 23 points paced the Pistons, and Detroit managed impressive success rates of 54 and 59 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively. Tobias Harris (18 points), Andre Drummond (14 points, 14 rebounds), Marcus Morris (12 points) and Ish Smith (11 points, 13 assists) rounded out the starting five's strong night. Jon Leuer's 16 points and nine boards led the bench, while Beno Udrih and Darrun Hilliard combined for another 22 points in reserve roles. Dennis Schroder was the only Hawks starter to manage double - digit scoring, posting 17 points. Kent Bazemore and Kyle Korver combined for just 14 points, while Thabo Sefolosha posted five points in place of Paul Millsap. Dwight Howard notably had only two points and six boards. Mike Muscala, Tim Hardaway 'and Kris Humphries totaled 32 points from the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 59 Percentage of 3 points ,has 54 Percentage of field goals ,has 54 Rebounds ."] |
The Boston Celtics (36 - 42) defeated the Detroit Pistons (30 - 48) 113 - 103 on Wednesday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. By taking the loss Wednesday, the Pistons were officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Celtics, on the other hand, picked up a much needed win, as they continue to sit as the eighth and final projected playoff seed in the Eastern Conference standings. They own just a one game lead over the Miami Heat, while also holding just a game and a half lead over the Indiana Pacers. With just four games left in the regular season, they Celtics will need to win the majority of their games from here on out. The Celtics saw another monster performance from Isaiah Thomas off the bench. He went 10 - for - 17 from the field and 4 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 34 points while also adding six assists in 29 minutes. He's been dominant lately for the Celtics offensively, averaging 27 points over his last three games. Thomas received some help from Brandon Bass though, who added 16 points (5 - 7 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT) and four rebounds in 20 minutes as a starter. He's now pushed his season averages to 11 points and 5 rebounds on the year. Also coming off the bench for an impressive performance was Jae Crowder, who chipped in with 17 points 4 - 8 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 9 - 9 FT) and six rebounds. Crowder has been dealing with an ankle injury recently, but he did n't seem to have too many problems with it Wednesday. Kelly Olynyk reached double figures off the bench as well with 12 points (5 - 9 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) in just 18 minutes. Despite taking the loss, it was Reggie Jackson who continued his strong play of late. He finished with a double - double, going for 21 points (10 - 18 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt) and 15 assists. It was n't all good for the guard though, as he did record seven turnovers as well. It marked his second double - double in a row, a stretch where he's combined to go 21 - for - 36 from the field and 3 - for - 6 from the three - point line to score 50 points. Both Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe posted a double - double of their own. Drummond finished with 22 points (11 - 19 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 0 - 3 FT) and 14 rebounds, while Monroe had 19 points (9 - 14 FG, 1 - 2 FT) and 10 rebounds. This marked the fifth game out of the last six that Drummond recorded double - digit rebounds. Both Jodie Meeks and Tayshaun Prince finished in double figures off the bench. Meeks went a perfect 4 - for - 4 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from deep to score 13 points, while Prince went 7 - for - 8 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points. The Celtics' next game will be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, while the Pistons will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 48 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 30 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 42 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 36 Wins ."] |
The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks, 105 - 88, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening. The Heat (37 - 38) continued their fight to preserve the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference against a Knicks (28 - 47) that was missing Derrick Rose (knee) and exploited New York's short - handedness. Miami shot 48 percent from the field and 48 percent from three - point range while limiting the Knicks to respective figures of 37 and 20 percent in those categories. New York notably won the rebound battle by a 52 - 40 margin but trailed in every quarter on the way to the double - digit loss. Miami was led by Goran Dragic, who tallied 20 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and two steals. Josh Richardson followed with 17 points, one assist, one rebound, five steals and one block. Hassan Whiteside had a near double - double with 11 points, nine boards, one assist and four blocks. James Johnson led the bench with 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. Tyler Johnson was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points, seven rebounds and one assist. Kristaps Porzingis paced New York with 20 points, eight boards, two assists and three blocks. Willy Herangomez provided 12 points, nine rebounds and one assist. Courtney Lee registered 10 points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Carmelo Anthony had a modest game by his standards with nine points, seven boards and one assist. Chasson Randle led the bench with nine points, four rebounds and three assists. The Heat and Knicks reconvene in Miami on Friday night for the second game of the home - and - home series. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 20 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 47 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 52 Rebounds ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 38 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 40 Points in 4th quarter ,has 37 Rebounds ."] |
The Boston Celtics (5 - 11) defended their home court well in this game, knocking off the Detroit Pistons (3 - 15) 109 - 102 in overtime on Wednesday night at the TD Garden. Detroit pushed hard to try to break their losing streak, but in the end, it just was n't enough. They have now lost 10 games in a row, and ca n't seem to find an answer. The bright spots for Detroit on this night were their big men, as Greg Monroe came off the bench to score 29 points (9 - 17 FG, 11 - 11 FT) to go with seven rebounds in 32 minutes. Andre Drummond dominated through 42 minutes of play, as he scored 27 points (12 - 18 FG, 3 - 8 FT) to go with 14 rebounds, five blocks and four steals. Brandon Jennings, who has had an up - and - down year, missed all 11 of the shots he took but dished out 12 assists. As for the Celtics, they were led by an impressive game from Jeff Green, who scored 32 points (8 - 22 FG, 6 - 10 3Pt, 10 - 10 Ft) to go with five rebounds. This was the type of night that Green is capable of having, and he was lighting it up from behind the three - point line. Kelly Olynyk was big off of the bench in 27 minutes, as he scored 20 points (8 - 13 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 5 FT) to go with seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals. While only three players scored in double figures for the Celtics, it ended up being enough, and they saw a total of 10 players score throughout the game. It was a nice win to get back into the win column for the Celtics on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 11 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 102 Losses ."] |
The Raptors usually need little else besides DeMar DeRozan to conquer opponents. Such was the case again Friday, when the All-Star guard went for a game - high 34 points. While Kyle Lowry was the only other member of the first unit to tally double - digit scoring, Terrence Ross posted 20 points off the bench on 8 - of - 15 shooting to lend a sizable boost to the Raptors offense. DeRozan and Ross were a combined 22 - of - 41 from the field, but the rest of the team drained just 15 of a collective 43 attempts. The Heat received a trio of strong efforts from Hassan Whiteside (21 points, 16 rebounds), Goran Dragic (17 points) and Tyler Johnson (16 points), yet managed just a 39 percent success rate from the field. They were also whistled for 22 fouls, leading to 16 Raptors points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 39 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans, 114 - 96, at Smoothie King Center on Friday. The Clippers are the far superior team and they showed why in this win. In fact, they led for the entirety of the second half, leading by 20 points at times in their victory. Los Angeles was lights - out from the field, shooting 51 percent from the field, 42 percent from three - point range and 88 percent from the free - three line. Turnovers really killed the Pelicans, as they committed 14, while forcing just nine from the Clippers. The Los Angeles starters controlled the game, outscoring the New Orleans starters, 77 - 48. The Clippers (16 - 5) were playing the second half of a back - to - back, but that did n't appear to slow them down a bit. Blake Griffin was the player of the game, as he accumulated 27 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the win. Chris Paul flirted with a triple - double, amassing 17 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists. DeAndre Jordan scored just six points, but grabbed 13 rebounds and recorded two blocks. Jamal Crawford dropped 21 important points off the bench as well. On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The Pelicans (7 - 13) have been much better recently, but this was a tough task against an elite Clippers team. Anthony Davis was the only starter in double figures, as he tallied 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. E'Twaun Moore was second on the team, scoring 15 points off the bench. Tim Frazier accrued eight points and eight assists as the starting point guard. Terrence Jones had a nice game off the bench, totaling 12 points and nine rebounds. The Pelicans will return to action on Sunday, when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 13 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 7 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 5 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 9 Points in 4th quarter ,has 16 Turnovers ."] |
This looked like a laugher early on, but this shorthanded Charlotte team fought back in the second half to make it a game. In fact, the Rockets led by 20 at the half, as the Hornets fought all the way back to take a lead with a few minutes left. The key difference for Houston was their transition offense, as they won the fastbreak battle, 25 - 2. The Rockets also took advantage of the whistle, attempting 24 more free - throws than the Hornets. James Harden added another triple - double to his tally, leading the team with 40 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Only seven other players took the court for Houston, but they all scored between five and 16 points. Kemba Walker had to carry the load with Nicolas Batum (knee) injured, as he led Charlotte with 25 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. The Hornets bench kept them hanging around, as Spencer Hawes, Marco Belinelli and Frank Kaminsky combined for 53 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 20 Wins ."] |
The Houston Rockets escaped with a 102 - 99 victory over the host Oklahoma City Thunder, after a chaotic final few minutes at Chesapeake Energy Arena, on Friday. The Rockets led by as many as 13 in the fourth quarter before the Thunder went on a 13 - 2 run bringing the score to 94 - 92 for Houston with 3:20 to go. The final minutes were full of steals, turnovers, rebounds and all - out desperation, but the Rockets were able to come out with the win, evening the season series with Oklahoma City at 1 - 1. James Harden led the way for the Rockets with 21 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, while his counterpart Russell Westbrook notched his seventh straight triple - double, with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Both teams struggled shooting, as the Rockets shot 39 percent overall and 26 percent from long range, while the Thunder shot 42 percent overall and 25 percent from long range. The Thunder won the match - up at the foul line, scoring 24 free throws, compared to 19 from the Rockets. Both teams also gave up a large amount of turnovers, while Russell Westbrook and James Harden each had eight on their own. All things considered it was not the prettiest game but the result is just as important nonetheless, given both team's battle for position in the West. The Rockets have won five straight and will look to continue rolling as they play host to the Mavericks on Saturday, in the second night of a back - to - back for both teams. The Thunder saw their six - game win streak come to an end but will look to get back on track as they play host to the Celtics on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 25 Percentage of 3 points ,has 42 Percentage of field goals ,has 99 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 102 Total points ."] |
The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 116 - 108, at Target Center on Sunday. While Golden State did pull out the result most expected, it did n't come in easy fashion. In fact, the Warriors had to rally in a 38 - 20 fourth quarter to come back and win this game. The biggest factor was the assist - to - turnover ratio, with Golden State dishing out 30 assists to just eight turnovers, while Minnesota assisted just 17 times, while committing 14 turnovers. The Timberwolves lost this game despite winning the rebounding battle, 51 - 37. Free-throw shooting was also huge for the Warriors, as they went 27 - of - 30 from the charity stripe in their comeback win. The Warriors (21 - 4) are coming off their worst loss of the season, so a comeback win is all they could ask for to get right back on track. Klay Thompson led the team in scoring, as he dropped 30 points and six rebounds. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant each scored 22 apiece, as Durant added eight rebounds and five assists, while Curry provided four rebounds and nine assists. Draymond Green was the only other Warrior in double figures, totaling 18 points, five rebounds and four assists. Golden State will look to build off this win in a road matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The Timberwolves (6 - 18) have struggled all season and a meltdown like this to the best team in the league only adds to the troubles. Karl-Anthony Towns did all he could to keep the T'Wolves hanging around, as he tallied 25 points and 18 rebounds in the defeat. Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins also scored 25 points apiece, as the only other Minnesota players with at least 11 points. LaVine also added three rebounds and four assists, with Wiggins including five rebounds and two assists to his line. The Timberwolves next game will be on Tuesday, as they play the Chicago Bulls on the road. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 17 Number of team assists ,has 18 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 51 Rebounds ,has 14 Turnovers ,has 6 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 30 Number of team assists ,has 4 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 38 Points in 4th quarter ,has 37 Rebounds ,has 8 Turnovers ,has 21 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets, 140 - 116, at Toyota Center on Friday. These are two teams going in opposite directions right now, as the Rockets put it to the Clippers in this blowout win. Not only did they score at least 32 points in every quarter, they shot 56 percent from the field against one of the best defenses in the NBA. The Rockets did have a 26 - point lead that was brought down to six in the fourth quarter, but they responded with a 160 run to take control late. Houston took advantage of a happy whistle, as they went 36 - of - 43 from the free - throw line, while Los Angles took just 16 free - throw attempts. The Rockets also won the rebounding (45 - 38) and assisting (29 - 22) differential by seven a piece, as they never trailed after the first quarter. The Clippers (22 - 13) had to play this game without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, as they were simply outmatched against a hot Rockets bunch. The frustration hit the fan too, as Austin Rivers and Doc Rivers were both ejected in the second quarter. Raymond Felton did all he could to keep them hanging around, as he led the team with 26 points, five rebounds and eight assists off the bench. DeAndre Jordan led the starters in his homecoming game, as he totaled 20 points and 13 rebounds on 9 - of - 11 shooting. Jamal Crawford and J.J. Redick struggled, as they combined for 13 points on 5 - of - 19 shooting. Marreese Speights played well off the bench, accruing 15 points and seven rebounds. Los Angeles will look to play better on Saturday, when they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. The Rockets (25 - 9) have been dominant on offense all season, but this 140 - spot marked their high of the year. James Harden recorded yet another triple - double, as he accumulated 30 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals on 10 - of - 15 shooting. Montrezl Harrell was second on the team, as he dropped a career - high 29 points on 10 - of - 14 shooting off the bench. Trevor Ariza collected 18 points, four rebounds and seven assists, while Patrick Beverley provided 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists of his own. Eric Gordon scored 19 points off the bench on 5 - of - 7 shooting. Houston plays again on Saturday, as they host the New York Knicks for their next game. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 29 Number of team assists ,has 56 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ,has 140 Total points ,has 32 Points in 4th quarter ,has 45 Rebounds ,has 25 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 22 Number of team assists ,has 13 Percentage of field goals ,has 116 Losses ,has 38 Total points ,has 22 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
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