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The host Sacramento Kings took down the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, 100 - 94, at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento (16 - 22) trailed by double - digits at points in the second half, but mounted a major comeback with a 32 - 17 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter. Per usual, center DeMarcus Cousins managed to lead the Kings in seemingly every facet of the game. Cousins led the team with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, while also adding a steal and a block. The Kings were able to hold a substantial advantage on the glass, out - rebounding Detroit 46 - 35. Though Sacramento struggled at points with turnovers, the team was able to make up for it on offense with lights - out three - point shooting. The Kings hit 54 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. Detroit (18 - 22) was not as careless with the ball but struggled in multiple areas on Tuesday. The Pistons recorded just 14 assists on the night, relying heavily on transition offense and ISO ball to lead to scoring. On the defensive end, the team was able to limit scoring on the interior fairly effectively. This was largely due to strong play from All-Star center Andre Drummond, who recorded a whopping seven blocks to go with two steals and 12 rebounds. The Pistons were not as effective covering the perimeter, however, as the team allowed 13 three - pointers on the night. The Pistons will play the Warriors in Oakland on Thursday, while the Kings will host the Cavaliers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 22 Number of team assists ,has 100 Losses ,has 32 Total points ,has 16 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 14 Number of team assists ,has 22 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 17 Points in 4th quarter ,has 18 Wins ."] |
The Chicago Bulls (12 - 8) resisted a late surge by the Los Angeles Clippers (13 - 10) to hang onto a much - needed win. Chicago's victory snapped a three - game losing streak and came on the second half of a back - to - back following the team's loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Despite a lackluster shooting night (4 - 14 FGM, 0 - 2 3PM), Bulls star Jimmy Butler was able to control the game in other ways, distributing the ball well for eight assists and recording both two steals and two blocks. Chicago's other reigning All-Star, Pau Gasol, matched Butler's defensive stats while leading the way with a big 24 points on offense. Struggles continued, meanwhile, for former MVP Derrick Rose, who is continuing to put up the worst numbers of his career. The point guard scored just 11 points to go with only three rebounds and two assists. The Clippers, who had won three straight headed into their matchup against Chicago, saw questionable offensive efficiency throughout the game. The team shot just 34 percent from the field, including a dismal 2 - for - 11 night from starter J.J. Redick. On a more positive note, star power forward Blake Griffin continued his campaign to establish himself as one of the league's premier players, scoring 18 points on solid 7 - for - 14 shooting and pulling down 11 rebounds. Griffin has been a force to be reckoned with this season, and has helped build momentum for the rising Clippers team. While Thursday's game snapped their winning streak, the Clippers should hope to bounce back as they take on the 7 - 15 Nets in Brooklyn on Saturday. Chicago, meanwhile, will continue their homestand on Saturday, this time facing Anthony Davis and the Pelicans. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 8 Losses ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 10 Losses ,has 13 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons, 107 - 90, on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena to take a 20 series lead in the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs. In an unsurprising turn of events, superstar LeBron James led the scoring charge for Cleveland, recording 27 points on the night. James was highly efficient, converting 12 of 18 shots from the field and hitting a pair of three - pointers. Wednesday also marked a significant individual milestone for James, as he passed Michael Jordan in terms of career playoff games played with 180. While LeBron led the way, the rest of Cleveland's superstar trifecta got the job done in the win. Forward Kevin Love posted a 16 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while point guard Kyrie Irving scored 22 points and also dished four assists. Detroit, meanwhile, struggled mightily against their division rival on Wednesday. All-Star center and NBA rebounding leader Andre Drummond had just seven boards in the contest while also going a dismal 4 - for - 16 from the free - throw line. Things were n't much better for frontcourt partner Tobias Harris, who shot just 3 - for - 11 from the field on Wednesday. Perhaps the biggest issue for Detroit, however, was the gap in perimeter shooting; the Pistons hit just four three - pointers while allowing a whopping 20 for Cleveland. Game 3 will take place in Detroit. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 107 Total points ,has 27 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 90 Total points ."] |
While the final score may indicate that Tuesday's game between the Thunder and Jazz went wire - to - wire, Oklahoma City actually had control of the game through the first three quarter thanks in large part to their impressive shooting from behind the arc. And, while the final box score shows them shooting an impressive 15 - of - 22 (68 percent) from long range, it is actually even more impressive than that. The Thunder opened Tuesday's contest hitting 12 of their first 12 three - point attempts. Russell Westbrook and Doug McDermott each opened the game shooting 4 - of - 4 from behind the arc, while Alex Abrines was 2 - of - 2, and both Jerami Grant and Andre Roberson hit one from downtown. Westbrook ended up missing the team's first three with just 32 seconds left in the first half, but overall, Oklahoma City managed to hit 14 of their first 15 shots from behind the arc. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 68 Percentage of 3 points ,has 14 Turnovers ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (20 - 20) defeated the Toronto Raptors (26 - 14) 95 - 93 on Sunday. New Orleans found a way to knock off the Raptors despite being without two of their starters for a second straight game. Anthony Davis has missed two straight games with a turf toe injury, and Jrue Holiday has missed three straight games dealing with inflamation in his right ankle, the same ankle that caused Holiday to sit out most of last season with a stress fracture. Tyreke Evans has picked up the slack on offense. He scored a game - high 26 points Sunday. Evans was aided by superb play off the bench from Alexis Ajinca, who put up 22 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes. The Pelicans could get Davis back for Monday's game against the New York Knicks, but Holiday is not expected to play. They remain three games behind the Phoenix Suns for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Toronto has dropped two straight games, falling to the Atlanta Hawks 110 - 89 on Friday before losing Sunday's game as well. After losing the first two quarters Sunday, the Raptors moved Terrence Ross to the bench for the second half and started Greivis Vasquez in his place. After sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings for the better part of the first two months of the season, Toronto has started to fall in the standings. They've dropped seven of their last nine games to fall 7 games behind the East-leading Atlanta Hawks. DeMar DeRozan returned to action three games ago, but he has n't brought the Raptors back to their elite level, yet. The Raptors will go on the road to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, giving them an opportunity to begin righting the ship in short order. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 14 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 26 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 20 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 20 Wins ."] |
The Utah Jazz rallied back to defeat the host Minnesota Timberwolves 94 - 92, at Target Center on Saturday evening. The Jazz used an 110 run late in the fourth quarter to come back and steal one from the Timberwolves. Utah (23 - 15) snapped their short two - game losing streak with an impressive come back win, thanks to a solid team performance. Five players scored in double digits for the Jazz, led by George Hill, who finished with 19 points, along with seven assists and five rebounds, in 33 minutes. This was Hill's first game back after missing three games due to concussion protocol, but he did not look like he missed a beat, as he led the way for the Jazz. Gordon Hayward followed up with 16 points, while Rudy Gobert continued his dominance in the paint, as he finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks, in 31 minutes. The Jazz move to 11 - 8 on the road and will be right back in action on Sunday, as they face the fifth and final game of their current road trip, when they visit Memphis. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (11 - 26) completely fell apart, as they went scoreless in the final 4:40 of the fourth quarter, leading to their fourth straight loss. All five starters scored in double digits for the T-Wolves, led by Zach LaVine, who finished with 24 points, to go along with nine rebounds, four assists and one steal, in 38 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns was solid, with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins chipped in 16 points. Minnesota's bench was very quiet, adding only 11 points to the cause. The Timberwolves fall to 6 - 13 at home and can only look ahead to their next contest, when they play host to the Mavericks on Monday, for a chance to get back on track. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 26 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 11 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 15 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (25 - 22) defeated Portland Trail Blazers (32 - 16), 95 - 88. The Trail Blazers scored the final eight points to make the game appear closer than the final score. The Bucks extended their winning streak to three games, and the Trail Blazers lost their third straight game. Meyers Leonard supplanted Chris Kaman in the starting lineup, lasting eight minutes to Kaman's ten. Damian Lillard converted 1 - of - 10 three - pointers one game after knocking in 1 - of - 9 from downtown, scoring 19 points and recording nine assists in the process. LaMarcus Aldridge was limited to 18 points and 13 rebounds in 39 minutes. The Trail Blazers shot 9 - of - 31 from downtown. Six different Bucks scored in double figures, led by Jared Dudley's 18 points. John Henson blocked four shots and the other four starters collected at least two steals each. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his first double - double since January 6th, contributing 10 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 33 minutes. Khris Middleton nabbed a steal for the 16th straight game, chipping in five assists and four rebounds in 42 minutes. The Bucks travel north of the border to face the Toronto Raptors on Monday. The Trail Blazers take two days off before a two - game homestand against the Utah Jazz. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 22 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 18 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 25 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 16 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 32 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Utah Jazz (38 - 38) defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves (25 - 51) 98 - 85 on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz remain tangled with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets in a three - way battle for the last two playoff spots in the West. The Jazz hold the eighth and final playoff spot, now one game ahead of the ninth - place Rockets. The Jazz led by two after a tight first half but then dominated the second half by out - scoring the Timberwolves 47 - 36 en route to their 24th win at home. Gordon Hayward led the way with 22 points (8 - 15 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. Rudy Gobert put in work as he gobbled up 14 rebounds to go a long with 10 points, in 36 minutes. Rookie Trey Lyles was huge in the absence of Derrick Favors, who was out with a sore knee. Lyles finished with 18 points (7 - 16 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT), five rebounds, one steal, one assist and one blocked shot, in 35 minutes. The Jazz shot 53 percent from the field and 36 percent from long range, as they cruised to victory. Andrew Wiggins was the high - point man for the Timberwolves, who have now lost two in a row, as he finished with 24 points (11 - 21 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 0 - 2 FT), along with two rebounds, one assist and one steal, in 37 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied a double - double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, along with three assists and one blocked shot, in 35 minutes, while Nemanja Bjelica added 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists, in 35 minutes off the bench. The only other player to score in double figures for Minnesota was Shabazz Muhammad, who chipped in 10. Next, the Timberwolves will look to influence the race - for - eighth as they host the Mavericks on Sunday. The Jazz will visit Phoenix to challenge the Suns on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 36 Percentage of 3 points ,has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 38 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 38 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 51 Percentage of 3 points ,has 85 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 25 Total points ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 102 - 98, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. Despite the Clippers leading by eight after the first quarter, the Pelicans fought back and took control in the fourth. In fact, New Orleans outscored Los Angeles by 12 in the second half and led for the majority of the fourth quarter. Defense was key for the Pelicans, as they held the Clippers to 39 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range. The Pelicans were very efficient on offense too, as they shot 46 percent and committed just six turnovers. Fastbreak points was the most decisive statistic though, as New Orleans won that category, 29 - 2. The Clippers (22 - 12) got Chris Paul back for this game, but it simply was n't enough against a hot Pelicans team. Paul played great in his return though, as he tallied 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Austin Rivers got the start for J.J. Redick and led the team with 22 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting. DeAndre Jordan had a monster game down low, totaling 13 points and 25 rebounds on 5 - of - 6 shooting. The bench really struggled, as Marreese Speights and Jamal Crawford combined to go 7 - of - 27 from the field. The Clippers will look to get out of this rut on Friday in a road matchup with the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans (13 - 21) have now won four of their last five and this was easily their most impressive win in that stretch. Anthony Davis did n't go off like usual, but he still led the team with 20 points, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Jrue Holiday accrued 11 points, four rebounds and nine assists in the win. Buddy Hield had one of his best games of his rookie campaign, collecting 17 points and six rebounds on 7 - of - 11 shooting. Langston Galloway, Terrence Jones, Tyreke Evans and E'Twaun Moore combined for 43 points off the bench. New Orleans will host the New York Knicks on Friday for their next game. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 21 Percentage of field goals ,has 102 Losses ,has 6 Total points ,has 13 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 30 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 22 Turnovers ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks, 102 - 98, in overtime at Phillips Arena on Wednesday. The game was a grind - it - out defensive battle that nevertheless featured multiple impressive individual performances. Things also got heated between Carmelo Anthony and the Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha, leading to an ejection for the former when he racked up a second flagrant foul on the evening. Despite losing their most pivotal offensive piece, the Knicks (16 - 15) hung tough, with Derrick Rose (26 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (24 points) helping them to keep pace with the Hawks (16 - 16). However, Dennis Schroder led all scorers with 27 points and had a key strip of Rose late in overtime, the Knicks' 17th and final turnover of the night, to help carry Atlanta to victory. Rose added seven assists and six rebounds to his team - high point total, but went only 9 - of - 28 from the field. Porzingis also had eight boards, an assist, a steal and three blocks, but missed the first of three free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with the Knicks down by only three. He then purposely missed the third shot but New York was unable to take advantage due to his lane violation on the play. Joakim Noah posted an impressive 14 - point, 16 - rebound double - double that also included three assists, two steals and a block. Anthony compiled 10 points, five boards and an assist before being ejected after 15 minutes on the floor. Justin Holiday paced the bench with 14 points, which he supplemented with four assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block. Schroder complemented his aforementioned scoring total with five assists and a pair of steals. Dwight Howard was a force down low with 22 rebounds, along with 16 points, three assists, a steal and a block. Paul Millsap was only 4 - of - 20 from the field but mustered 12 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal. Sefolosha and Kent Bazemore provided matching 11 - point totals, while Kyle Korver led the second unit with 13 points, five rebounds and an assist. The Knicks continue on their swing through the Deep South with a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening, while the Hawks remain home to face the Detroit Pistons on Friday as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 16 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 16 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 15 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 16 Wins ."] |
The Detroit Pistons (38 - 34) defeated the Orlando Magic (29 - 42) 118 - 102 on Wednesday. Detroit entered the night on the cusp of the eighth seed, just a mere percentage point behind the Chicago Bulls. However, their efforts to possibly vault into that slot by night's end - - and keep their two - game winning streak alive in the process - - were going to have to be carried out without their emerging two - guard, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was forced to miss the game with an illness. Detroit proved aptly capable of making up for his absence, as all five members of the first unit posted double - digit scoring. That included 2015 second - rounder Darrun Hillard, who managed 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal in Caldwell-Pope's stead. The Pistons also played outstanding team defense, holding the Magic to 40 - and - 32 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively. Orlando was led by a spectacular triple - double off the bench from Elfrid Payton, who managed 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal over 34 minutes. Aaron Gordon was next with a 15 - point total that paced the starters, and he also added 11 rebounds and three assists. Evan Fournier and Victor Oladipo were next with a pair of 14 - point efforts, with the former also contributing a rebound, an assist and a steal, and the latter pitching in with five assists, three rebounds, three steals and a block. Jason Smith was also productive in a reserve role, registering 12 points, four assists and three rebounds. The Magic remain in last place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and are 9 games behind the eighth - seeded Chicago Bulls. They head to Miami to take on the Heat on Friday night. Detroit was spearheaded by a remarkable outing from Andre Drummond, who totaled 30 points, 14 rebounds, an assist and a pair of blocks. Tobias Harris was next with a nice bounce - back effort after a lackluster performance in his last game, compiling 18 points, four rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks. Reggie Jackson stepped up with 16 points, nine assists and two rebounds, with his six turnovers serving as a blemish on an otherwise solid night. Marcus Morris was close behind with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Stanley Johnson and Arron Baynes paced the reserves with a pair of 13 - point contributions. The former complemented his scoring with eight rebounds, two assists and a steal, while the latter also supplied two rebounds and a block. The Pistons have moved into third place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division, and have momentarily vaulted into the eighth seed in the conference with the victory.They're home again versus the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 34 Percentage of 3 points ,has 118 Percentage of field goals ,has 30 Losses ,has 38 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 32 Percentage of 3 points ,has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 42 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 15 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 29 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Utah Jazz (7 - 7) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (7 - 8) 102 - 91 on Wednesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Going into halftime tied at 45, it looked as if this was going to be a grind - it - out, close finish. Instead, the Jazz took control coming out of the half and spoiled the home crowd's night with an 11 - point victory. The Jazz snapped a two - game losing streak with the victory, while the Clippers have now lost three of their last four outings. Both teams shot the ball well as the Jazz went 51 percent from the field and an impressive 46 percent from the three - point line, while the Clippers finished at 51 percent from the floor and 33 percent from deep. The Jazz had all five starters reach double figures in points. Gordon Hayward led the way, going off for a very efficient 33 points (11 - 22 FG, 5 - 7 3Pt, 6 - 8 FT), seven rebounds and three steals. He's really dialed in his shot recently, shooting over 45 percent from the field over his last three games. The 33 points were also a new season - high for the forward. Derrick Favors had solid showing as well, adding 22 points (10 - 15 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and three steals over 33 minutes. He's now averaging 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists so far this season. Pitching in with a double - double, Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points (4 - 4 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and 11 rebounds. He was in a very tough matchup with All-Star, DeAndre Jordan, but held strong and limited Jordan to just eight points. In injury related news, Trey Burke left with back spasms and was n't able to return. Blake Griffin was one of the lone bright spots for the Clippers, who as a team, recorded a whopping 19 turnovers. Griffin did all he could to put the Clippers on his back, going off for a game - high of 40 points (18 - 23 FG, 4 - 5 FT), while also adding 12 rebounds and two blocked shots. The double - double marked his second straight Wednesday, as he's combined for 58 points and 22 rebounds during that stretch. On the season, Griffin is leading his team with averages of 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Chris Paul was the other starter in double figures, and it seemed like he could n't miss a shot. Paul went an impressive 10 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 2 from beyond the arc for 24 points, to go along with five rebounds and eight assists. Chipping in off the bench, Josh Smith was the only other Clipper who had any success Wednesday, as he added 10 points (4 - 7 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) over 16 minutes. The Clippers' next game will be at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, while the Jazz will be at home against the Pelicans on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 19 Turnovers ,has 7 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 7 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 7 Turnovers ."] |
While Toronto added to their dominant offensive numbers, they could n't quite pull out a win against a hungry Hawks team. In fact, Atlanta led for nearly every minute of this game, with Toronto holding their only lead in the first quarter. Both offenses were on point, as they each shot over 53 percent from the field. The Hawks made their presence felt down low, outrebounding the Raptors, 44 - 28, and outscoring them in the paint, 62 - 46. DeMar DeRozan did all he could to keep the Raptors hanging around, as he tallied 34 points, five rebounds and four assists in the defeat. Kyle Lowry was n't far behind, providing 27 points and six assists. Dwight Howard was the player of the game, as he totaled 27 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Dennis Schroder also continued his great form, accumulating 24 points, two rebounds and six assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 28 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 44 Rebounds ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (6 - 29) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (16 - 20) 90 - 88 on Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. After coming out of the third quarter down 71 - 64, the Sixers were able to out - score the Nets 26 - 17 in the fourth quarter to steal a two - point victory on the road. Brook Lopez was able to tie the game at 88 with 25 seconds to go, but Nerlens Noel came back with a clutch jumper of his own, giving the Sixers the go - ahead bucket with just three seconds left in the game. Brook Lopez heaved a three - point shot at the buzzer but missed, giving the Sixers a rare win. The Sixers secured a large three - point advantage in this game, going 47 percent from beyond the arc, while the Nets went just 19 percent from deep. Back in the starting lineup, Robert Covington led the Sixers with 20 points (8 - 12 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), while also adding seven rebounds and six steals. After a brutal showing on Wednesday against the Bucks, it was a nice bounce back game for him. The six steals were also a season - high, as he was productive on both sides of the ball Friday. Luc Mbah a Moute had a solid showing, going 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points. He missed the previous two outings with a toe injury, so it was a very positive showing for him in his return. In addition to his go - ahead jumper to take the lead in the final seconds, Noel added 12 points (6 - 10 FG), five rebounds and two blocked shots. He's combined for 25 points over his last two games, showing some improvement offensively. The only other Sixer to reach double figures in points was Tony Wroten, who came off the bench for 12 points (5 - 13 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT) and four assists in 28 minutes. Back in the starting lineup due to Kevin Garnett sitting out with injury, Brook Lopez had a big impact for the Nets. He finished with 18 points (9 - 17 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT), six rebounds and two blocked shots in 28 minutes. He continues to have a defensive presence, as he's had at least two blocks in his last three games. With Deron Williams out indefinitely, Jarrrett Jack remained the starting point guard. He notched a double - double, recording 14 points (4 - 9 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 8 FT) and 10 assists. It was his second double - double in the last three games, as he continues to excel as a member of the starting lineup. Mason Plumlee had a double - double of his own with 15 points (5 - 9 FG, 5 - 8 FT) and 15 rebounds. Even with Lopez's entrance in the starting lineup, Plumlee was able to stay a hound on the boards. Joe Johnson did n't have his best night offensively, scoring only 13 points (4 - 14 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) in 37 minutes. The Nets' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, while the Sixers will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 19 Percentage of 3 points ,has 20 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 17 Points in 4th quarter ,has 16 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 90 Losses ,has 26 Total points ,has 6 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Portland Trail Blazers (29 - 27) defeated the Utah Jazz (27 - 28) 115 - 111 at Moda Center on Sunday. Damian Lillard continues to solidify his place as one of the best fourth quarter players in the NBA after driving to the rim twice in the waning minutes of the final period, which put the Blazers in the win column once again. Lillard put forth his fourth straight 30 - plus point performance, and although he fell short of his explosive 51 points against the Golden State Warriors, he did score 30 points on 10 - of - 21 shooting, the majority of which came in the second half. The final four minutes of regulation mostly came down to a defensive battle, where both teams earned stop after stop to keep their chances of winning in tact, which came to be the theme of the matchup that resulted in 12 lead changes and 13 times both teams were dead even. CJ McCollum led all scorers with a balanced game in both halves of play, scoring 31 points, to go along with three assists and one rebound on 11 - of - 21 shooting in 37 minutes. Mason Plumlee scrapped and clawed his way down the stretch and added nine points, nine rebounds and six assists, including two crucial passes to Lillard during the fourth quarter that set up the point guard to finish at the basket. The Jazz were led by the forward combination of Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors, who combined for 43 points and 13 rebounds. Favors pulled down some fantastic rebounds on the offensive end, some of which he was outnumbered by 3 - 4 Blazers players. HIs five fouls became an unfortunate disadvantage late in the game. Rodney Hood contributed 18 points and two assists in the backcourt, while newcomer Shelvin Mack added 16 points and six assists in 24 minutes off the bench. Both teams play on Tuesday, as the Blazers host the Brooklyn Nets (15 - 41), while the Jazz host the Houston Rockets (28 - 28). | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 27 Losses ,has 115 Total points ,has 29 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 29 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 28 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 27 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 27 Wins ."] |
The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday, 123 - 115. Los Angeles (13 - 2) remains the first - ranked team in the NBA following Monday's win. The team has seen just two losses in fifteen games, coming by margins of just two and four points each. The Clippers have dominated both ends of the floor en route to a league - best record, and Monday was no exception. It was a big night for the Clippers' starting five, as three players scored 20 or more points and each starter scored at least 10. The dynamic All-Star duo of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin scored 26 points each. DeAndre Jordan, meanwhile, scored 17 and hit 9 - of - 14 from the free - throw line. In the third quarter, the Raptors began to employ the common strategy of "hacking" the big man in hopes of missed free - throws. Instead, Jordan hit 5 - of - 6 in a three - possession stretch, putting the Clippers up by as much as 17. Despite a valiant comeback attempt, Los Angeles was able to maintain the sizeable lead. Toronto (8 - 6) has now lost four of its last five outings and is falling in the Eastern Conference standings. Boston is now tied with Toronto for the lead in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors experienced heartbreak following a controversial overturned buzzer - beater in Sunday's outing against Sacramento. The finish was less dramatic on Monday, as the Raptors were simply unable to overcome the lead established by the Clippers. The NBA's leading scorer, DeMar DeRozan, scored an impressive 25 points, while teammate Kyle Lowry had 26. The All-Star duo was unable to get the job done at Staples Center, however. The Clippers will visit Dallas on Wednesday, while Toronto will visit Houston. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 123 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 6 Losses ,has 115 Total points ,has 8 Wins ."] |
The host San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Boston Celtics on Wednesday, 108 - 101. The Spurs (20 - 5) hold the second - best record in the NBA and are within a game of the Warriors for the top seed in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, the team showed why that is, exhibiting a balanced approach on both ends of the floor. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year and MVP runner - up Kawhi Leonard led the team with 26 points on the night. Leonard hit 9 - of - 17 from the field and made all seven of his free - throws while also dishing six assists en route to victory. Though the Celtics appeared to make a comeback push, the Spurs managed to separate themselves in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach. With big man LaMarcus Aldridge sitting the game out, forward David Lee filled in as a starter, providing an important 10 rebounds to help San Antonio finish plus - three on the boards. The Celtics (13 - 12), meanwhile, have lost three straight, but have also been missing All-Star Isaiah Thomas (groin). Guard Avery Bradley stepped up to fill Thomas's role a bit on Wednesday, leading the team with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Five Celtics finished with double - digit scoring, including bench guard Terry Rozier. In 25 minutes, Rozier scored 12 points and did not commit a turnover. The team saw solid ball movement, dishing 25 assists on the night. The Spurs will visit Phoenix on Thursday to play the Suns while the Celtics will host the Hornets on Friday in Boston. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 5 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 20 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 12 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 100 - 98, to sweep the best - of - seven Eastern Conference first - round playoff series Sunday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. As would have been expected, the Pistons went down scratching and clawing until the closing seconds of the contest that ultimately ended their 2015 - 16 season. The game was a nip - and - tuck battle for all four quarters, with the two teams alternating the advantage through the first half. Cleveland entered the final quarter nursing a razor - thin 81 - 78 edge, and needed a clutch three - pointer from Kyrie Irving with 42 seconds remaining to put some distance between them and the Pistons. Detroit had closed the gap to 97 - 96 on the prior possession with a timely long - range shot of their own from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 1:7 left. Reggie Jackson was able to get the Pistons back within two after Irving's shot with a driving dunk with 32 seconds left, but then misfired on a 26 - foot three - point jumper with a second remaining that would have given them a likely 101 - 100 win. Instead, it's the Cavaliers that move on to the second round of the playoffs, in their continued attempt to return to the NBA Finals for a second consecutive season. Irving led the way with 31 points, five assists, three rebounds and a steal, including a mid - court buzzer beater to close out the third quarter. LeBron James turned in a double - double, totaling 22 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals. J.R. Smith followed with 15 points and a rebound. Kevin Love produced a double - double of his own, managing 11 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a steal. Matthew Delladedova paced the bench with 11 points and an assist. Detroit's attack was spearheaded by Maurice Morris's 24 points, which he complemented with a rebound. Tobias Harris supplied a 23 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also included a pair of assists. Andre Drummond tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and a pair of blocks. Jackson registered 13 points, 12 assists, three rebounds and a block. Cleveland will face off with the winner of the Celtics-Hawks series in the second round. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 42 Percentage of 3 points ,has 98 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Total points ,has 26 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 42 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 42 Percentage of 3 points ,has 100 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Denver Nuggets (2 - 5) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (4 - 4) 108 - 104 Monday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The teams traded blows throughout the night in the back - and - forth affair, by the Nuggets were ultimately able to hold off the opposition in the end. J.J. Hickson had a very productive evening, posting a double - double of 19 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay also managed contribute to in multiple categories recording 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and a season - low two turnovers. Despite defeat, Portland’s starters performed adequately, as each managed to score in double figures in the losing effort. Damian Lillard continues to excel as the leader of the team. He scored 30 points, and dished out seven assists in 38 minutes and has now scored at least 25 points in five straight games. Up next, the Trail Blazers will head home to take on the Spurs Wednesday, while the Nuggets will stay home and play the Bucks Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 108 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 4 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns, 120 - 106, at Spectrum Center on Sunday afternoon. The Hornets (33 - 40) came into Sunday's game with a golden opportunity to keep their faint playoff hopes alive, as the Suns (22 - 52), despite plenty of offensive prowess, had been a complete sieve on defense. Charlotte exploited the opportunity to its fullest potential, with six players hitting double digits in the scoring column. The Hornets also shot 48 percent from the field and 47 percent from three - point range and essentially put their stamp on the game in the first quarter, when they jumped out to a 38 - 18 lead. Devin Booker could n't come anywhere close to his 70 - point effort from Friday night, but his 23 points did lead the Suns on the afternoon. He supplemented that total with five assists, four rebounds and one block. T.J. Warren followed with a 21 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and four steals. Tyler Ulis provided 16 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal. Marquese Chriss tallied 13 points, three boards and one assist. Jared Dudley led the bench with 12 points, five assists and two rebounds. Alan Williams supplied an 11 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included two assists, a steal and a block. Kemba Walker led the way for Charlotte with 31 points, which he supplemented with nine assists, four rebounds and one block. Marvin Williams managed 21 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal. Nicolas Batum pitched in with 18 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and one steal. Cody Zeller totaled 16 points, seven boards, two assists and four steals. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist rounded out the starting five's productive afternoon with 14 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. Frank Kaminsky III paced the bench with 10 points, seven boards and two assists. The Suns next head to Altanta where they'll tangle with the Hawks on Tuesday evening while the Hornets remain home to face the Milwaukee Bucks on that same night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 47 Percentage of 3 points ,has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 40 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 38 Points in 1st quarter ,has 31 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 33 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 52 Percentage of 3 points ,has 106 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 22 Total points ."] |
The Detroit Pistons (14 - 24) took down the Toronto Raptors (25 - 12) on Monday at the Air Canada Centre. Brandon Jennings led the Pistons with 34 points and 10 assists in 34 minutes. He has scored 29 - plus points in three of his last seven games after doing that just once through his first 31 games this season. Greg Monroe also finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. Detroit has been red - hot without Josh Smith, going 9 - 1 since his departure. The one loss came against the Atlanta Hawks, who hold the Eastern Conference's best record. Jonas Valunciunas put up 22 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. However, he cooled down in the second half and ended up with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Kyle Lowry had a rough night with 10 points on 3 - of - 12 from the floor to go with seven turnovers. He did manage to pitch in seven rebounds, 12 assists and two steals. While Toronto sits second in the Eastern Conference, they're off to a 1 - 4 start in January. The Pistons will now head back to Detroit to play the Pelicans, as the Raptors will stay home and face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 12 Losses ,has 25 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 24 Losses ,has 34 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 14 Wins ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 111 - 107, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday. The Hornets (24 - 28) had to have come in to Tuesday's tilt with an extra air of confidence, given that the Nets (9 - 43) had won just two road games in 24 attempts this season. However, Brooklyn came to play, as they did in all four games against Charlotte this season. Their second unit turned in 43 points, and they limited their hosts to 39 and 27 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively. They also battled back from a 54 - 37 halftime deficit to score 70 points in the second half. However, two clutch free throws by Marco Belinelli with six seconds remaining provided the final margin of victory for the Hornets. The Nets were led by Bojan Bogdanovic, who tallied 22 points, five rebounds and one assist, and who drained two his trio of three - pointers in the closing seconds to keep things interesting. Brook Lopez was next with 20 points, five rebounds, one assist and four blocks. Joe Harris led the bench with 12 points, four rebounds and one assist. Isaiah Whitehead was productive as well with 11 points, seven assists, one rebound and one steal in 26 minutes. Trevor Booker posted a 10 - point, 12 - rebound double - double that also included three assists. Randy Foye filled out the stat sheet with eight points, four rebounds and three assists. The Hornets saw Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum lead the way with matching 17 - point efforts, with the former adding five assists and three boards, and the latter compiling eight boards, four assists, four steals and two blocks. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Marvin Williams managed 14 points apiece. Kidd-Gilchrist also posted seven rebounds, two assists and a block, while Williams hauled in nine boards and a pair of blocks. Frank Kaminsky drew the start at center for the ailing Cody Zeller (quad) and turned in a 12 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and a steal. Belinelli led the second unit with 17 points, three rebounds and a block, while Jeremy Lamb provided 16 points, seven boards, a steal and a block in 19 highly efficient minutes off the bench. The Nets head back home to tangle with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, while the Hornets remain home to face off with the Houston Rockets on Thursday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 27 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 28 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ,has 24 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 43 Percentage of 3 points ,has 107 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ."] |
Danny Green scored 20 points and Patty Mills added 15 off the bench as the Spurs (22 - 15) took care of the Suns (22 - 17) 100 - 95 on Friday. San Antonio carried a six - point lead into the half, but the Suns came out firing in the third quarter, outscoring the Spurs 26 - 10 in the period. San Antonio would respond, however, starting the fourth on an 11 - 5 run keyed by three - pointers from Green and Mills. A Cory Joseph layup with 5:15 to play gave the Spurs their first lead of the fourth quarter, but Gerald Green would answer back on the ensuing Phoenix possession to give the Suns an 80 - 79 advantage. Joseph countered with two more baskets, putting the Spurs up for good with 3:55 remaining. The teams traded baskets down the stretch, but the San Antonio lead never shrunk to lower than three points. Green’s 20 led the way for San Antonio, and Tim Duncan (12 points) was the only other starter in double - figures. Tony Parker scored seven points in 22 minutes, and Joseph finished with 11 points in 24 minutes off the bench. The Spurs outscored Phoenix 50 - 32 in the paint and forced 19 turnovers. The Suns had five players in double - figures, led by 19 points apiece from P.J. Tucker and Eric Bledsoe. Alex Len added four points and 12 rebounds, and Goran Dragic finished with 17 points. The Suns’ leading scorer, Markieff Morris, had a rough night going 1 - of - 3 from the field and picking up a costly technical late in the fourth. Phoenix now travels to Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Sunday evening. San Antonio begins a three - game road trip Saturday in Minnesota. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 15 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 20 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 10 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 15 Turnovers ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 17 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 26 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 19 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 22 Turnovers ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (25 - 22) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (32 - 15) 108 - 103 on Friday. New Orleans did n't let the absence of Anthony Davis (adductor) slow them down. They've won five of their last six games, and Eric Gordon stepped up Friday, putting up a game - high 28 points in 38 minutes. As has happened often when Davis is out of the lineup, Alexis Ajinca had a nice game off the bench, putting up 17 points and nine rebounds in 24 minutes, and Ryan Anderson moved into the starting lineup to put up 24 points and nine rebounds. The Pelicans are two games out of the final playoff spot in the West, just behind the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles saw their six - game winning streak come to an end. Six players scored in double digits, and J.J. Redick returned from a one - game absence due to back spasms to put up 12 points and four assists in 28 minutes, but it was n't enough to hold back the Pelicans. With Redick back in action, Jamal Crawford returned to a bench role and put up 15 points and one rebound in 28 minutes. Chris Paul approached a double - double and put on display his All-Star pedigree with a team - high 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes. The Clippers are tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for fifth place in the Western Conference standings, six games behind the conference - leading Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans will host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The Clippers are in the midst of an eight - game road trip that will see them play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 22 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 28 Points in 1st quarter ,has 8 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 25 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 15 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 28 Points in 1st quarter ,has 5 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 32 Turnovers ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 97 - 95, at American Airlines Center on Thursday. Dallas have now beat Los Angeles twice this season in three games, as they clearly match up well with this Clipper team. It was tightly contested though, as there were 10 ties and 11 lead changes, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive, as Dallas recorded 26 assists to nine turnovers, while Los Angeles committed 17 turnovers to just 18 assists. The Clippers (43 - 30) had a tough task here against a desperate Mavs team and they fell just short in this tight battle. Blake Griffin led the way for Los Angeles, as he tallied 21 points, five rebounds and two assists. DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double, totaling 14 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks. Chris Paul finished with 15 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals. On deck for the Clippers is a home matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. The Mavericks (31 - 40) are trying to keep their playoffs hope alive and this win can only help that pursuit. Seth Curry scored a game - high 23 points to lead Dallas, as he also added three rebounds and four assists to his tally. Harrison Barnes was the hero, as he scored 21 points in addition to hitting the go - ahead jumper with one minute left, following that up with a crucial steal. Dirk Nowitzki accrued 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Nerlens Noel got the start and collected eight points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. On deck for the Mavericks is a home matchup versus the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 26 Number of team assists ,has 40 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 9 Turnovers ,has 31 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 30 Number of team assists ,has 95 Losses ,has 43 Total points ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (32 - 25) beat the Philadelphia 76ers (12 - 45) 104 - 88 on Wednesday. Michael Carter-Williams made his Bucks debut against the team that sent him away at the trade deadline last Thursday. He started and finished with seven points, eight assists and two steals in 18 minutes. He had been bothered by a toe injury and had n't played since Feb. 3. Jerryd Bayless moved back to a bench role with the availability of Carter-Williams, but the former still scored 13 points in 30 minutes. John Henson had his best performance of the season Wednesday. He came off the bench and led Milwaukee in scoring with 21 points to go along with nine rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. On the injury front, shooting guard O.J. Mayo did not play due to a sore right hamstring. Playing in just his third game of the season, Jason Richardson (knee) started at shooting guard and led the Sixers in scoring with 16 points in 25 minutes. Thomas Robinson, who was acquired of waivers this week, played 13 minutes and finished with seven points and six rebounds. However, Philadelphia has lost five straight games and have n't beat a team that is currently over .500 since defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 16. The 76ers will host the Washington Wizards, who are also winless since the All-Star break, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Bucks will begin a four - game West Coast road trip Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 25 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 21 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 32 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 45 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 12 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
Aaron Gordon's season - high 20 points Gordon keyed a season - high point total for the Magic. They also managed success rates of 47 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range. Evan Fournier and Serge Ibaka had a pair of 16 - point efforts, and D.J. Augustin supplied nine points, four assists and three rebounds in another start at point guard. Bismack Biyombo and Nicola Vucevic continue to make for an effective 1 - 2 punch, combining for 24 rebounds. Jeff Green led the reserves with a 16 - point effort. Joel Embiid celebrated the raising of his minutes limit with a 25 - point, 10 - rebound double - double for the Sixers. However, the remaining members of the first unit - - Gerald Henderson, Robert Covington, Sergio Rodriguez and Ersan Ilyasova - - combined for just 33 points overall, Jahlil Okafor's 16 - point, 13 - rebound double - double led the second unit. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 47 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 117 - 107, at United Center on Friday. Chicago was expected to win this game easily, but Philadelphia had other ideas. They did most of their damage in the middle quarters, as they outscored the Bulls, 69 - 43, in the second and third quarter. Shooting was the glaring difference, with the Sixers shooting 55 percent to the Bulls 41 percent. Philadelphia also took care of the glass, winning the rebounding battle, 46 - 39. It was n't just the rebounding, as the Sixers outscored the Bulls, 70 - 30, in the paint. The Sixers (27 - 45) have really struggled recently, but they're still playing as hard as anyone. Dario Saric led the way, as he collected 32 points and 10 rebounds. T.J. McConnell was the only other starter in double figures, as he accrued 10 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Philly's bench was huge, with Gerald Henderson, Shawn Long and Sergio Rodriguez all scoring in double figures, Rodriguez finished with 12 points, four rebounds and seven assists, while Long amassed 18 points and seven rebounds. On deck for the Sixers is a road matchup versus the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The Bulls (34 - 39) have just three wins in their last 12 games, with this being one of the low points of the season. Jimmy Butler did all he could though, leading the team with 36 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and three steals. Nikola Mirotic was the only other starter with more than four points, as he totaled 15 points, four rebounds and two assists. Bobby Portis played well off the bench, amassing 17 points and 11 rebounds on 8 - of - 11 from the field. Rajon Rondo accumulated four points, four rebounds, five assists and four steals. The Bulls will look to play better on Sunday in a road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 39 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 39 Rebounds ,has 34 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 117 Percentage of field goals ,has 46 Losses ."] |
The Orlando Magic (3 - 6) traveled to Madison Square Garden and took down the New York Knicks (2 - 7) 97 - 95 on Wednesday night. This one was a battle of 2 - 6 teams, with both looking to get one game closer to the .500 mark. The Magic showed up when it mattered most on Wednesday night, outscoring the Knicks by four in the fourth quarter to get the two point victory. Evan Fournier led the scoring output for Orlando, as he finished with 28 points (8 - 14 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 10 - 14 FT), four steals, two assists and two rebounds as well. The points total was a season - high for the guard. Nikola Vucevic added an impressive double - double with 20 points (8 - 15 FG, 4 - 4 FT) and 13 rebounds. He's now combined for 65 points in the last three games and continues to provide consistent scoring and rebounds. The Magic snapped a two game losing streak with this win, and now head back home to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. It's been a painful start to the 2014 season for Carmelo Anthony and company, and this loss had to be tough to swallow. Anthony led the way with 27 points (10 - 17 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), to go along with five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Aside from J.R. Smith, every other player on the team had 10 points or fewer, as Smith had 19 points (6 - 16 FG, 3 - 8 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), while also contributing four rebounds and three assists off the bench. New York is still trying to find their identity, and this was their sixth loss in a row, after a promising 2 - 1 start to the year. The Knicks remain at home, and get a day off before taking on the Utah Jazz on Friday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 7 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 2 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 6 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Pelicans (13 - 12) got 30 points and 14 rebounds from Anthony Davis and knocked off the Rockets (19 - 6) 99 - 90 in Houston on Thursday. Davis shot 10 - of - 17 from the field and 10 - of - 12 from the line and added blocks to go with only one turnover in 41 minutes. Jrue Holiday added 16 points for New Orleans, while Austin Rivers, starting in place of Tyreke Evans, finished with 10 points and six assists. Ryan Anderson added 15 points off the bench, and Dante Cunningham contributed 11 (6 - 10 FG). The Pelicans trailed entering the fourth quarter but outscored Houston 34 - 22 in the final period. The Rockets were led by 17 points and 13 rebounds from Dwight Howard in his second game back from a knee injury. James Harden added 21 points but shot a miserable 8 - of - 23 from the field. He did add five assists and seven rebounds, however. Trevor Ariza finished with 10 points (4 - 12 FG) and Patrick Beverley and Donatas Motiejunas each contributed nine. The Rockets shot a paltry 38 percent from the floor and just 6 - of - 25 from beyond the arc. They outscored New Orleans 48 - 38 in the paint but were out - rebounded by a two - board margin, an unusual statistic from one of the league’s better rebounding teams. Up next, the Rockets host the Hawks on Saturday. New Orleans returns home to play host to Portland, also on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 6 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 17 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 22 Points in 4th quarter ,has 19 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 12 Percentage of field goals ,has 99 Losses ,has 34 Total points ,has 13 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Utah Jazz (21 - 25) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (14 - 34) 103 - 90 on Friday. Despite the Jazz's well - earned reputation for boasting of the league's most formidable frontcourts, one of the intriguing stories coming out of Friday's contest was the Timberwolves' significant success with their own pair of big men down low. Minnesota's tandem of Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng outperformed Utah's Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors, with both of the visitors tallying double - doubles. It was Favors' first start after having missed 16 games with a back injury, given that he'd come off the bench in the first pair of contests since his return. On the Timberwolves' side, Dieng got the starting nod in place of Kevin Garnett, who missed his third consecutive game with knee soreness. Minnesota was spearheaded by Towns, who posted a career - high 32 points, 12 boards, an assist, a steal and a block. Dieng tallied 20 points and 15 rebounds of his own, along with a pair of assists and a pair of steals. No other starter managed to get into double digits, but Zach LaVine did contribute 19 points to pace the Minnesota reserves. He supplemented his scoring with three assists and a rebound. Shabazz Muhammad was productive off the bench as well, amassing 11 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They now head to Portland to face the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Utah was led by Rodney Hood's 22 point - effort, which he complemented with four assists, a rebound and a steal. Favors poured in 20 points of his own, while also hauling in nine rebounds, dishing out an assist and recording a block. Gobert was next with a 14 - point, 12 - rebound double - double, which also included a pair of assists, a pair of steals and a pair of blocks. With Favors back in the starting five and Hood having another strong shooting night, Gordon Hayward had a relatively quiet game by his lofty standards, totaling 12 points, five rebounds and two assists. The bench was led by Trey Burke's 12 points, which were complemented by a rebound, an assist and two steals. Trevor Booker also contributed a near double - double in a reserve role, pouring in 11 points and hauling down eight boards. He dished out a pair of assists and had a pair of steals and blocks as well. The win momentarily vaulted the Jazz into second place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division, with a possible fall to third place hinging on the outcome of the Trail Blazers' contest with the Hornets that concludes later on Friday evening. Utah remains home to face the Bulls on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 25 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 21 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 34 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."] |
The host Los Angeles Lakers handily defeated the Golden State Warriors on Friday, 117 - 97. It was Lakers (3 - 3) coach Luke Walton's first game against the Warriors since leaving the organization over the offseason. Walton coached the Warriors for the beginning of their historic 2015 - 16 regular season in place of an injured Steve Kerr, but later left to pursue the head coaching job in Los Angeles. Walton certainly got the best of his former team, as the Lakers were able to maintain their hefty halftime lead down the stretch. The team successfully capitalized on their size advantage, holding a 51 - 40 advantage in the rebounding column. Third-year forward Julius Randle led the team with 20 points and was a monster on the boards, pulling down 14 rebounds. The Lakers also saw success from the line, hitting over 90 percent of their free - throws. For the Warriors (4 - 2), it was a tough night from beyond the arc. After showing dominant offensive flow on Thursday in a rout of the Thunder, the Warriors shot just 5 - for - 32 from three in Friday's contest. This included 0 - for - 10 for Steph Curry, whose NBA-record streak of 157 games with a three - point make finally came to an end. The results were n't much better for Klay Thompson, who went just 2 - for - 10. Kevin Durant, meanwhile, continued to perform with his new team, leading the game with 27 points. The Lakers will host the Suns on Sunday, while the Warriors will host the still - winless Pelicans on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 3 Losses ,has 117 Total points ,has 51 Rebounds ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 2 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 40 Rebounds ,has 4 Wins ."] |
The New York Knicks (22 - 22) needed overtime to pick up a home win Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden over the Utah Jazz (18 - 24), 118 - 111. The Knicks came back from deficits of 11 at halftime and eight heading into the fourth quarter to take an 87 - 86 lead with 3:54 to play on a Kristaps Porzingis three - pointer. It looked like that lead would hold up until Porzingis fouled Gordon Hayward on a three - point shot up 99 - 96 with just two seconds left on the clock. Hayward hit the free throws and forced overtime, but the Knicks shot a scorching 6 - 9 from the field in the extra period to seal the win. Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 30 points on an efficient 13 - 20 shooting from the field, and he filled up the stat sheet with nine assists and seven rebounds. The rest of the Knicks front court stepped up as well, as Robin Lopez dropped 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked three shots and Porzingis added 16 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. Derrick Williams added 19 off the bench as the Knicks won the points in the paint battle 50 - 30. The Jazz knocked down 12 three - pointers to keep pace with New York's big men, including five from Rodney Hood, who led the Jazz with 29 points and added six rebounds and five assists. Gordon Hayward poured in 27 points (8 - 19 FG, 10 - 10 FT), but nobody else managed more than 13. The Jazz actually shot worse from two (25 - 59, 42 percent) than three (12 - 27, 44 percent), and it was their inability to capitalize inside despite 14 offensive rebounds that cost them. The Knicks continue a homestand with a Friday contest against the Clippers. Utah remains on an east coast road trip with a Friday game at Brooklyn. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 22 Percentage of 3 points ,has 118 Losses ,has 22 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 24 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."] |
The struggling Milwaukee Bucks (16 - 24) topped the visiting Chicago Bulls (22 - 15) on Tuesday, 106 - 101. Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had a career night for the Bucks, who had lost three of their last four games. Antetokounmpo scored 29 points on 10 - for - 14 shooting with 10 rebounds, five assists, a block and a steal. "The Greek Freak" did it all without turning the ball over. The third - year starter has enjoyed a breakout year thus far, averaging a career - high 15 points and 7 rebounds per game on the season. Center Greg Monroe complimented Antetekoumpo's stellar outing with a strong performance of his own, scoring 17 points and pulling down 12 rebounds. Monroe has now reached double - digit rebounds in four straight games and has double - doubles in three of his last four outings. Overall, the Bucks were able to win the game on the glass, out - rebounding Chicago 57 - 40. Unsurprisingly, the Bulls relied heavily on shooting guard Jimmy Butler as they took the game down to the wire. The All-Star has been phenomenal in 2016, averaging 27 points and 7 assists per game while shooting 49 percent in January. Tuesday was no exception, as Butler led the way with 30 points, eight rebounds, and six assists against Milwaukee. Wing Tony Snell complemented Butler's performance with a 17 - point, seven - rebound outburst off the bench. While Chicago was able to score at will on the perimeter (shooting 41 percent from three - point range), the team saw a huge deficit on the boards and in the paint, where they were outscored 62 - 32. Chicago will likely look to be more aggressive in the lane as they take on Philadelphia's tandem of young centers on Thursday. The Bucks, meanwhile, face the second half of a back - to - back on Wednesday as they travel to Washington to take on the Wizards. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 24 Percentage of 3 points ,has 106 Percentage of field goals ,has 40 Losses ,has 16 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 41 Percentage of 3 points ,has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 15 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 57 Rebounds ,has 22 Wins ."] |
Four of the five starters for Dallas scored in double digits, led by Harrison Barnes, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, in 37 minutes. Seth Curry followed up with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists, in 32 minutes, while Yogi Ferrell added 17 points, two assists, two rebounds and one steal, in 34 minutes. Dirk Nowitzki padded his 30,0 - plus career points by adding 13 in the contest. Meanwhile, Isaiah Whitehead led the Nets with 24 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting, in only 25 minutes off the bench. Jeremy Lin finished with 18 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals, in 27 minutes, while Quincy Acy chipped in 12 points and four rebounds. The only other player to score in double digits for the Nets was Trevor Booker, who finished with 15 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 24 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
The Houston Rockets (35 - 34) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (22 - 47) 116 - 111 on Friday. The game was an entertaining offensive display that was befitting of both teams' high - octane attacks. Both clubs managed to top the 50 percent mark from the field, and drained a total of 17 three - pointers between them. The two teams also saw all five members of their respective starting fives manage double - digit point totals, and the Rockets received another standout performance from reserve forward Michael Beasley, who's proven to be a spectacular signing so far. In the end, it was another stat - sheet - stuffing effort from perennial All-Star James Harden that helped key the victory. Minnesota was led by a 32 - point effort from standout rookie Karl-Anthony Towns, who also tallied 11 rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block. Andrew Wiggins was next with 21 points, five assists, two rebounds and three steals. Ricky Rubio followed with 14 points, six assists, three rebounds and a block. Gorgui Dieng contributed 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block. Shabazz Muhammad paced the reserves with 12 points, two assists, a rebound and a steal. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They face off at home against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon. Harden paced the Rockets with 29 points, 14 assists, five rebounds and three steals, his 13th double - double of the campaign. He did, however, commit a team - high nine turnovers, giving him 17 over the past two games. Patrick Beverley was next in line with his own double - double, which consisted of 18 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block. Donatas Motiejunas bounced back from a scoreless performance on Wednesday versus the Clippers to post 17 points, nine rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal. Trevor Ariza was solid with 15 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal. Dwight Howard rounded things out for the starting five with a 10 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included an assist, a steal and a block. Beasley paced the bench with 17 points, six rebounds and a block. The Rockets remain in third place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division, and are currently slotted in the seventh seed in the conference. They head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 34 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 35 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 47 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."] |
Kyrie Irving's shot has been red - hot over the first two games. He's managed a 9 - for - 16 tally from beyond the arc and has averaged 28 points, pacing the Cavs in scoring in both of their contests. On Friday, he combined with LeBron James and Kevin Love for 65 of Cleveland's 94 points, while Tristan Thompson posted an 11 - point, 10 - rebound effort. The defending champs will need contributions from secondary players such as Thompson as the regular season unfolds. Much like Irving, DeMar DeRozan has been the linchpin of his offense over the first two contests, posting 72 combined points and leading the Raptors in scoring in both games. Jonas Valanciunas has also gotten the season off to an impressive start, with an average of 14 rebounds over the first two contests, including a game - high 17 on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 94 Total points ."] |
Terrence Ross' 24 points, his best to date in a Magic uniform, led the way. Orlando was excellent on the defensive end, limiting Atlanta to respective 38 and 32 percent success rates from the floor and three - point range and also goading them into 17 turnovers. Aaron Gordon's 18 points followed Ross. Nikola Vucevic, who'd been questionable coming in with a sore Achilles, nevertheless tallied a 16 - point, 14 - rebound double - double. Elfrid Payton had a near triple - double with 15 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. D.J. Augustin led the bench with eight points. Tim Hardaway, Jr,'s 15 points led Atlanta. A quartet of 11 - point efforts from Dwight Howard, Paul Millsap, Taurean Prince and Dennis Schroder followed, with Howard adding 14 rebounds. Newly-acquired Ersan Ilyasova mustered only five points but posted 10 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 38 Percentage of 3 points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 32 Percentage of 3 points ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 17 Losses ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (22 - 33) defeated the host Detroit Pistons (27 - 29) 111 - 106, on Sunday at Palace of Auburn Hills. This was a hard fought, back - and - forth game between two desperate teams. With the Pistons on the fringe of the top - eight in the East and the Pelicans looking to make a run in the second half of the season, both teams came out and laid it all on the line. The story in this game however was taken over by Anthony Davis who went off for a league season - high, career - high and franchise record 59 points. Davis also hauled in 20 rebounds, making him only the third player to score 50+ points and grab 20 rebounds, since the 1963/64 season. The other two players to achieve such a feat since then were Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber. Davis' 59 points also set a record for most points scored by a player at Palace of Auburn Hills. Davis was not entirely alone as he turned in 59 points (24 - 34 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 9 - 10 FT), along with 20 rebounds and four assists. Jrue Holiday put together a complete game, nearing a triple - double with 20 points (6 - 14 FG, 0 - 4 3Pt, 8 - 9 FT), nine assists and seven rebounds, in 32 minutes off the bench. The only other player to score more than five points for the Pelicans was Ryan Anderson, who finished with six points (1 - 12 FG, 0 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), albeit on horrendous shooting. The Pelicans are now 6 games out of eighth in the West and have won two in a row. This was the fifth loss in a row for the Pistons, who have been struggling lately and remain out of a playoff spot. Reggie Jackson did his best to keep up with Anthony Davis, but only managed to pour in 34 points (11 - 20 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 8 - 8 FT) of his own, along with four rebounds and four assists, in 31 minutes. Andre Drummond logged a double - double with 21 points (9 - 13 FG, 3 - 10 FT) and 14 rebounds, along with two steals and three blocked shots, in 35 minutes. New addition Tobias Harris had another solid game for his new squad, as he finished with 16 points (6 - 17 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal, in 35 minutes off the bench. All together the Pistons only managed 18 assists and missed 12 free throws. Next, the Pistons will be in Cleveland to face the Cavs on Monday. The Pelicans will travel to D.C. to face the Wizards on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 18 Number of team assists ,has 29 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 27 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 33 Number of team assists ,has 111 Losses ,has 22 Total points ."] |
With Paul George, Al Horford and Jae Crowder all missing this game, it had to be a team effort from both squads. That was the case too, as no player scored more than 23 points, but 16 players scored at least seven in the 105 - 99 Boston win. Avery Bradley's 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists continues a rare feat, as Bradley currently leads the Celtics in rebounding out of the shooting guard position. While Isaiah Thomas struggled with his shot (4 - of - 13), he made 14 - of - 15 free - throws to finish with 23 points. Kelly Olynyk started for Horford and finished with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists in his best game of the season. Three-point shooting really killed Indiana, as they went just 6 - of - 27 in the loss. With George out of the lineup, no player on the Pacers finished with more than eight rebounds or four assists. Myles Turner's four steals and three blocks kept the Pacers hanging around, as he put on a defensive showcase. These two teams will have a rematch on December 22 in Indiana. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 22 Percentage of 3 points ,has 99 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 105 Percentage of 3 points ."] |
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers, 90 - 85, at United Center on Monday. The Bulls (15 - 16) jumped on their visitors early in a battle of division rivals, building a 28 - 19 advantage after one quarter. Save for a 20 - 12 edge by the Pacers (15 - 17) in the third quarter, Chicago had control of the contest for the most part, despite being outperformed on the offensive end by Indiana. The visitors posted a 42 percent success rate from the field and 36 percent from three - point range, which was notably superior to the Bulls' respective 39 and 24 percent tallies. However, a pair of strong efforts from Dwyane Wade and Nikola Mirotic helped carry the Bulls to the hosts to their ninth home victory of the season. On a night when Jeff Teague significantly struggled with his shot, it was backup point guard Aaron Brooks who led the Pacers off the bench with 19 points, seven assists, four rebounds and a block. Myles Turner was next with 16 points and eight boards, while Paul George turned in 14 points, eight assists, three rebounds and a steal. Thaddeus Young chipped in with 12 points, six boards and a trio of steals. Teague could only muster six points, along with five assists and two rebounds, on 2 - of - 8 shooting. Al Jefferson posted 11 points, six rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes off the bench. Wade's 21 points paced the Bulls, a total he complemented with five assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Mirotic registered 20 points and seven boards in 30 minutes off the bench. Jimmy Butler filled out the stat sheet with 16 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. Taj Gibson and Jeremi Grant turned in matching 10 - point efforts, and Robin Lopez mustered eight points but hauled in 12 boards, recorded two steals and added a block. The Pacers continue on their road trip, with their next stop being the Nation's Capital for a Wednesday night tussle with the Washington Wizards. The Bulls remain home to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 24 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 16 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 28 Points in 1st quarter ,has 12 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 15 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 17 Percentage of 3 points ,has 85 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 20 Total points ,has 15 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The Grizzlies gave the Warriors their worst loss of the season in their previous meeting, but Golden State were clearly motivated here in a wire - to - wire win. It was defense that carried them, as they held the Grizzlies to 39 percent shooting, while forcing them to commit 19 turnovers. Golden State also dominated in the stat sheet defensively, recording 14 steals and 13 blocks. Draymond Green recorded one of the rarest triple - double in NBA history, as he added 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals to his four points and five blocks. Klay Thompson led the team in scoring, as he dropped 36 points on 8 - of - 15 from three - point range. Kevin Durant accumulated 24 points, five rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley carried the load for Memphis, as he tallied 20 points, five rebounds and nine assists. Marc Gasol contributed 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Zach Randolph came off the bench to total 17 points and 13 rebounds. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 39 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The host Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday, 124 - 118. Cleveland (24 - 7) remains the Eastern Conference's top team, having now won five of its last six games. The Cavs saw a fantastic performance from their big three on Thursday, with Kyrie Irving scoring a team - high 32 points. Irving added 12 assists and three steals and shot a ridiculous 12 - of - 17 in what was a truly tremendous performance. Not far behind Irving was Kevin Love, who scored 30 points and pulled down a team - high 15 rebounds. LeBron James, meanwhile, scored 23 points, dished out 11 assists, and pulled down eight rebounds. As a whole, Cleveland had an impressive night, shooting over 51 percent and draining 14 three - pointers. The Celtics (19 - 14), meanwhile, had an impressive offensive night of their own. The team shot over 50 percent and had 12 three - pointers, with a large chunk of their offense coming in the fourth quarter. After trailing by 20, Boston went on a 23 - 7 run and eventually pulled within one point of the defending champions. All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas led the team with 31 points and dished out nine assists. Forward Jonas Jerebko, meanwhile, played an instrumental role off the bench, chipping in 12 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes of play. The Celtics will host the Heat on Friday, while the Cavs will visit Charlotte on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 7 Losses ,has 124 Total points ,has 32 Points in 1st quarter ,has 24 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 14 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 19 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The Chicago Bulls (6 - 3) grinded out a win on Friday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets (4 - 5) 102 - 97. The game was very close the whole way but Chicago took control early in the fourth quarter when they grabbed the lead and did not look back. Chicago had some good balanced scoring with five players scoring in double digits and not to mention Joakim Noah, who did not score in double digits but notched 18 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block, in 22 minutes off the bench. Jimmy Butler led the way in scoring with 27 points on 8 - 16 shooting, along with five rebounds and four assists. Pau Gasol dominated the paint with 19 points on 7 - 13 shooting, 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks, in 27 minutes. Derrick Rose shot poorly, going only 4 - 14 from the field, he finished with 10 points and eight assists, one steal and one block. For the Hornets, Nicolas Batum led the way with a great game. Batum scored 28 points on 10 - 17 shooting, grabbed eight rebounds, two steals and two assists, in 34 minutes. Jeremy Lamb continued his recent good play by contributing 15 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes off the bench. Marvin Williams scored 14 points, shooting 3 - 6 from long range and also tallied five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Kemba Walker filled the stat sheet with 13 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in 36 minutes. Walker could have made the difference in this one for his team as he shot a sloppy 5 - 18 from the field. Next up for Chicago will be a Central Division match - up vesus the Indiana Pacers who will be visiting on Monday. The Central Division is looking pretty competitive this year and this game will be a perfect example of that. Charlotte will be hosting Portland on Sunday, in a match - up of two mid tier teams. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 3 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 6 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 5 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."] |
Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum combined for 48 of Charlotte's 112 points, posting a 9 - for - 15 tally from three - point range that led to a superb 59 percent success rate from long distance for the Hornets overall. Walker's 27 points led the way, while Batum went for 21 points after shooting 18 percent the two games prior. Johnny O'Bryant III paced the bench with 15 points and Marvin Williams posted a 14 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. Cody Zeller produced a near double - double of 11 points and eight boards. Jeremy Lamb was productive off the bench with 12 points. Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with a 31 - point, 14 - rebound double - double. Danilo Gallinari tallied 22 points, while Jamal Murray led the bench with 14. Will Barton followed with nine points, and Gary Harris went scoreless over 22 minutes with just one shot attempt. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 59 Percentage of 3 points ,has 112 Total points ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies took down the visiting Washington Wizards on Friday, 112 - 103. Point guard Mike Conley, who received the largest contract in NBA history over the offseason, took control of the game for the Grizzlies (2 - 1), scoring a team - high 24 points while also playing the role of primary distributor and dishing out 11 assists. The Wizards were able to keep the game close until the start of overtime, but from there Memphis simply took over. The Grizzlies held their opponents to just three points in OT, scoring 12 for themselves. The bench provided energy for the Grizzlies throughout, as veterans Vince Carter and Zach Randolph combined for 40 points and led the second unit push to the win. The Wizards (0 - 2), meanwhile, kept the game competitive despite a tough performance behind the arc. The team shot just 20 percent from long range, including 2 of 8 from beyond the arc for shooting guard Bradley Beal. Washington also saw limited bench contributions, with multiple starters pushing 40 minutes and no member of the second unit scoring in double digits. Ultimately, the Grizzlies' support from the bench carried into overtime, where they substantially outscored a heavily - used Washington starting unit. The Grizzlies will face the Timberwolves on Tuesday, while the Wizards will rest until hosting the Raptors on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 1 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 2 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 2 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 0 Wins ."] |
The Knicks (12 - 14) defeated the Timberwolves (9 - 16) by a score of 107 - 102 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Minnesota was able to cut New York's lead to three with 11 seconds remaining, but too many fouls earlier on in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach. The Knicks last 13 points all came from the charity stripe as Carmelo Anthony had perhaps his most well - rounded game of the season, scoring 20 points (6 - 15 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT) with 15 rebounds, nine assists and four turnovers. Melo was a perfect 6 - for - 6 on crucial free throws late in the game. Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio came a point and two steals away from making history. He finished the game with nine points on 3 - of - 10 shooting from the field, 12 assists, 10 rebounds and eight steals, but was unable to complete the illusive quadruple - double. Karl-Anthony Towns got the best of his rookie counterpart Kristaps Porzingus, scoring a team - high 25 points (11 - 21 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT) while pulling down 10 rebounds for his 11th double - double of the season. Andrew Wiggins also chipped in 23 points. Overshadowed by Anthony's big performance was Aaron Afflalo's game - high 29 points (9 - 14 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 8 - 9 FT). Afflalo did most of his work in the low post surprisingly and he had no trouble making easy work of a soft T-Wolves defense. It was playing with the second unit off the bench that really sparked Afflalo towards his big night. The Knicks still need to stay more consistent on the offensive end and barely escaped with a victory after blowing a 20 - point lead at halftime. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 14 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 16 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, 114 - 105. The Thunder (27 - 19) capped off a six - game road trip on Wednesday, finishing 3 - 3 during the stretch thanks to the win in New Orleans. Point guard Russell Westbrook recorded what has become an almost routine triple - double in the victory, scoring 27 points to go with 12 rebounds and 10 assists. The triple - double, Westbrook's 24th of the season, keeps the All-Star on pace to eclipse Wilt Chamberlain's ridiculous record of 41 triple - doubles in one season. In addition to typical strong play from Westbrook, the Thunder benefited from the partial absence of Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, who left the game with a quad contusion. With the New Orleans frontcourt depleted, OKC's big men were able to feast on the boards. The team held an eight - rebound advantage and both Steven Adams and Enes Kanter posted double - doubles in the win. Due in part to the departure of Davis, New Orleans (18 - 28) relied heavily on bench production to keep the game close. Guard E'Twaun Moore came off the bench for 18 points, a team high, and pulled down eight rebounds. Three members of the second unit finished with double digit points totals, and sixth man Tyreke Evans provided help facilitating the offense as he dished out nine assists. Ultimately, however, Davis's absence and a thin frontcourt ended up being problematic for the Pelicans. In addition to the rebounding deficit, New Orleans saw 11 of its shots blocked on the night. OKC will host the Mavericks on Thursday, while New Orleans will play host to the Spurs on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 28 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 19 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 27 Wins ."] |
The Denver Nuggets (25 - 38) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (33 - 30) 116 - 114 in an overtime thriller on Sunday. In a game where Dallas came in as a four - point favorite, these two teams battled in an extremely competitive game. Despite being outshot from the field, the free - throw line and three - point range, the Nuggets were able to prevail and escape with the win. The rebounding was key, as Denver snatched down 58 rebounds, while allowing Dallas to grab just 46. D.J. Augustin was the hero, as he sneakily drew a foul with less than a second left and sinked the two free - throws to win the game. Dallas had won three of their last four coming into this, but couldn’t hold a late lead on the road against a struggling Nuggets team. They made some crucial mistakes late that ultimately cost them the game, and that's strange considering this team thrives off their veteran leadership. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers, as he finished with 30 points in the loss. David Lee gave the team a nice spark off the bench, as he tallied 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in the defeat. The Mavericks have a quick turnaround, as they play the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday in their next game. Denver has been struggling recently, but they showed some great resiliency in this game against a talented Dallas team. Kenneth Faried was a monster, as he finished with 25 points and 20 rebounds in the win. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay continued his good form, as he accumulated 16 points, eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks in the victory. On deck for the Nuggets is a matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 38 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 58 Rebounds ,has 25 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 30 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 46 Rebounds ,has 33 Wins ."] |
The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets, 132 - 127, in overtime Friday at Pepsi Center. Russell Westbrook led the Thunder (9 - 8) to victory with his sixth triple - double of the season on Friday. The league - leading scorer posted a game - high 36 points to go with 12 rebounds and 18 assists. The point guard was one assist shy of his career high. Westbrook continues to lead the Thunder in scoring, rebounds, and assists 17 games into the season. The Thunder badly needed Friday's win after losing seven of their previous nine games. In addition to Westbrook, guard Victor Oladipo delivered an impressive 26 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting. Bench big man Joffrey Lauvergne, a former Nugget, contributed 15 points off the bench. Denver (6 - 10) was missing starter Danilo Gallinari with a thigh injury, but saw high levels of offensive output nonetheless. Forward Wilson Chandler led the team with 30 points, while rookie Jamal Murray came off the bench for 20. Murray struggled in overtime, however, turning the ball over and air balling a critical shot. The Nuggets came into the game as the league's top rebounding team and showed it off against another rebounding giant. Denver held a 51 - 40 advantage on the glass in the game. The team dished 34 assists on the offensive end as well. OKC will host the Pistons Saturday, while the Nuggets will visit Phoenix on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 10 Losses ,has 6 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 8 Losses ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 107 - 102, at Verizon Center on Monday. The Wizards (14 - 16) have most frequently relied on their dynamic backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal for offensive production this season, but they are n't the only members of Washington's first unit that has the ability to light up the scoreboard. Otto Porter, Jr. went through a rough stretch on offense earlier in December, but has been coming on as of late, and his resurgence culminated Monday in explosive fashion against the Bucks (14 - 15). Capitalizing on one of the most generous defenses in the NBA against small forwards, Porter posted a game - high 32 points, while also compiling 13 rebounds, an assist and a block. He was in an impressive zone shooting - wise, going 13 - of - 18 from the field, a tally that included a 5 - of - 9 effort from three - point range. Combined with strong efforts from Wall, Beal and Markieff Morris, the Wizards shot 51 percent overall, which helped them overcome 16 turnovers. The Bucks were led once again by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who managed 22 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and a block. Tony Snell chipped in with a season - high 20 points, which he supplemented with four rebounds, an assist and a pair of steals. Jabari Parker supplied 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and a block. Matthew Dellavedova registered a modest eight points, but dished out 11 dimes, brought in three rebounds and recorded two steals. Greg Monroe led the second unit with 16 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Beal checked in second on the Wizards with 22 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. Wall put together an 18 - point, 16 - assist double - double that also included three rebounds, two steals and two blocks. He did, however, commit a game - high seven turnovers. Morris offered 18 points as well, which he complemented with four rebounds, two steals and a block. Marcin Gortat mustered four points but did record 12 rebounds, along with three assists and a block. The Bucks hit the road again to face off with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, while the Wizards remain home to face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 16 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 16 Turnovers ,has 14 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 15 Percentage of field goals ,has 102 Losses ,has 14 Total points ."] |
The Toronto Raptors (24 - 15) defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers (4 - 35) 108 - 95 on Saturday night. The 76ers jumped out to an early 120 lead on the Raptors who were coming in on the second night of a back - to - back. The Raptors woke up though responding to the 120 run by outscoring the 76ers 57 - 32 during the rest of the first half. Ish Smith scored 18 points in the third quarter and helped Philly bring it to a four - point game early in the fourth but it was not enough as the Raptors cruised to victory. Toronto has now won its last 11 games against Philadelphia. Kyle Lowry led the way for the Raptors with 25 points (10 - 17 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 38 minutes. DeMar DeRozan filled the stat sheet in a similar way with 19 points (9 - 17 FG), seven rebounds and five assists, in 37 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas added a quick 17 points (7 - 10 FG, 3 - 5 FT), nine rebounds and two assists, in only 28 minutes. The Raptors' bench contributed a healthy 40 points in this contest. Ish Smith had a great game for Philadelphia, finishing with a game - high 28 points (12 - 22 FG), in 33 minutes. Jahlil Okafor was solid with 19 points (9 - 15 FG), six rebounds and four assists, in 33 minutes. Carl Landry was looking good in 12 minutes off the bench as he chipped in 11 points and three rebounds. Although they came up short, the 76ers gave a good contest and made it an entertaining game. Ish Smith and the 76ers will be faced with the second game of a back - to - back as they host the Cavaliers on Sunday. The Raptors will have a four - day break before they wrap up their current five - game road trip with a contest in Orlando on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 35 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 4 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 15 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 25 Points in 1st quarter ,has 18 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 24 Wins ."] |
The Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns, 91 - 86, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday. While the Jazz were expected to win this game rather easily, it took a monster effort to beat this battling Suns team. This game was tight throughout, as there were eight ties and 20 lead changes, with neither team grabbing a double - digit lead. Defense was key for the Jazz, as they held the Suns to 41 percent shooting and just nine assists. Utah shot 48 percent on their end and recorded 17 assists. Phoenix (10 - 24) are in a tough stretch right now, as this marks their seventh loss in their last nine games. Devin Booker led the team in scoring, as he tallied 20 points, three rebounds and three steals. Eric Bledsoe was the team's best player though, as he accumulated 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Tyson Chandler was the only other starter to play well, as he totaled eight points and 11 rebounds. Leandro Barbosa led the bench in scoring, dropping 12 points and five rebounds. Phoenix will return to action on Monday against a struggling Los Angeles Clippers squad. Utah (21 - 13) did n't play their best game against the Suns, but they did enough to escape with a win. Rudy Gobert continued his fantastic season, as he tied the team - lead with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Gordon Hayward matched that 18 - point total, adding nine rebounds and four assists to his tally. George Hill left after just seven minutes, as he re - injured the foot that kept him out for over a month. Derrick Favors neared a double - double, as he amassed nine points eight rebounds and three assists. Utah will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 17 Number of team assists ,has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 13 Percentage of field goals ,has 91 Losses ,has 21 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 9 Number of team assists ,has 41 Percentage of 3 points ,has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 9 Turnovers ,has 10 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (6 - 4) took advantage of a 12 - minute dry spell from the Detroit Pistons' (5 - 4) offense, coming back from a 17 - point deficit to win 101 - 96. Los Angeles power forward Blake Griffin continued his dominant season, posting 34 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, narrowly missing the triple - double. With point guard Chris Paul (groin) hindered by injury, Griffin has come in as the leader of the Clippers' squad this season. Coming into Saturday's contest, Griffin was posting season averages of 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. The absence of Paul as well as shooting guard JJ Redick (back) allowed sixth man Jamal Crawford to slide into the starting lineup against Detroit. Crawford was electric, tallying 37 points and eight assists while shooting a perfect 10 - for - 10 from the line. While Griffin and Crawford looked dominant, the real turn of momentum occured in the second half, as the Clippers' repeated fouling of Detroit center Andre Drummond forced coach Stan Van Gundy to pull him from the game. While Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers has been an outspoken opponent of the "hack - a - player" strategy, the technique worked in the Clippers' favor on Saturday, effectively neutralizing the dominant Drummond. The 22 - year - old center's play so far this season had earned him back - to - back Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. Despite spending much of the final stretch on the bench, Drummond was able to record his ninth straight double - double, posting 18 points and 19 rebounds on the night. Saturday's game brought Drummond to a total of 173 rebounds through his first nine games, making him the first player to do so since Kareem Abdul-Jabar. While Drummond provided a bright spot for the Pistons, the true story of the game was Detroit's dismal third - quarter play. The Pistons were outscored 50 - 36 in the second half and were, at one point, kept from the basket for a full twelve minutes. Detroit will hope for a more consistent performance tomorrow as they prepare to play at the Staples Center again, this time against the Lakers. Meanwhile, the Clippers will enjoy a few days of rest as they prepare for a home game against the league - best Golden State Warriors on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 4 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 6 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 4 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 5 Wins ."] |
The Celtics gained some much - needed separation in the third quarter after playing the Sixers to a 61 - 61 draw in the first half. Boston tallied 48 - and - 46 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively, which helped them overcome 22 turnovers, a total that was matched by the Sixers. Isaiah Thomas tallied a game - high 33 points, while Marcus Smart, drawing the start at shooting guard, totaled 21 points and also recorded a whopping eight steals. Jae Crowder stepped up with 18 points and Al Horford registered 12. Kelly Olynyk led the second unit with 16 points. Dario Saric's 20 - point, 11 - rebound double - double in 33 minutes bench minutes led the Sixers. Robert Covington turned in 18 points and nine rebounds. Nerlens Noel totaled 16 points, while T.J. McConnell provided 12.. Gerald Henderson and Nik Stauskas supplied 11 - point efforts. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Turnovers ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 99 - 94 Thursday at Smoothie King Center. The Hawks' (20 - 16) victory was supplemented with the news that Kyle Korver was going to be traded to the Cavaliers, and the sharp - shooting wing did n't play as a result. But it did n't phase Atlanta on the road, as they managed to record their fifth straight win after hitting a cold spell in December. Dennis Schroder led the way for Atlanta with a solid all - around performance of 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes. Meanwhile, the Hawks' starting frontcourt of Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard each recorded double - doubles, with Millsap posting 17 points and 10 rebounds and Howard netting 12 points and grabbing 11 boards, as the two worked to slow the one - man wrecking crew that is Anthony Davis. Davis finished with 20 points on just 7 - of - 20 shooting from the field for the Pelicans (14 - 23), but he did manage to grab a game - high 19 rebounds. Jrue Holiday posted 18 points of his own Thursday but was also very inefficient shooting from the field, going just 5 - of - 13. His poor shooting effort was only outdone by his running mate in the backcourt, Buddy Hield, who hit just five of his 16 shot attempts. As a team, the poor shooting was contagious, as the team shot just 37 percent from the field. Up next, the Hawks will look to extend their win streak to six against the Mavericks in Dallas on Saturday, while Pelicans will head to Boston on Saturday to take on the Celtics. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 23 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 14 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 16 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 23 Points in 1st quarter ,has 20 Wins ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder (23 - 10) outlasted the Phoenix Suns (12 - 23) Thursday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, 110 - 106. The Suns made a hard charge late in the game, using a 70 run to force a 100 - 100 tie with 3:43 to go. But Thunder star Kevin Durant wouldn’t have it, as a fadeaway jumper and a dunk in the final two minutes of the game gave the Thunder a 106 - 102 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Durant finished with 23 points on the night. Durant had the heroics, but Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was the best player on the court, as he made his mark on this game early and often. Westbrook recorded game highs in points (36), assists (12), and steals (5). He shot a brilliant 12 - 19 from the field as he paced an efficient Oklahoma City offense that shot 42 - 80 (53 percent) as a team. T.J. Warren led the Suns with 29 points, and P.J. Tucker poured in 22 on an ultra - efficient 10 - 14 shooting night. Seven different Suns scored at least 12 points, and Phoenix shot a robust 52 percent, but they lost the turnover battle 17 - 13, and it proved to be too much to overcome. Oklahoma City will look to continue their winning ways Saturday on the road in Charlotte. The Suns continue their road trip Saturday in Sacramento. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 23 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."] |
The Cavaliers (21 - 20) held on to beat the Clippers (26 - 14) 126 - 121 on Saturday at the Staples Center. Cleveland pulled away late in the fourth quarter on the backs of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, who combined for 69 points. The Cavaliers seemingly had the game salted away with under a minute to play, but two key turnovers allowed the Clippers to get within two with nine seconds to play. However, Matthew Dellavedova stepped to the line and knocked down two free throws, and Chris Paul missed a three on the other end to seal the victory for Cleveland. Irving had a game - high 37 points to go with five assists and four rebounds. In his third game back from injury, James finished with 32 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. He did have nine turnovers, however. Tristan Thompson added 24 points and 12 rebounds for Cleveland, while Dellavedova chipped in eight points off the bench. The Cavaliers were without Kevin Love, who sat out due to back spasms. The Clippers placed all five starters in double figures, led by Blake Griffin’s 34 points and 10 rebounds. Chris Paul added 15 points and 14 assists, and DeAndre Jordan finished with 19 points and 12 boards. The Clippers shot 47 percent from the field, while Cleveland converted more than 55 percent of its attempts. Up next, the Cavaliers return home to host the Bulls on Monday. The Clippers play in Sacramento on Saturday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 26 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 20 Losses ,has 126 Total points ,has 21 Wins ."] |
James Harden turned in his 34th 40 - point game as a member of the Rockets, as he poured in 42 points, to go along with 12 rebounds and nine assists, to lead Houston to an exciting, comeback win at home. Eric Gordon was the next highest scorer for the Rockets, as he chipped in 21 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting, including 5 - of - 10 from deep. Only two other players scored in double digits for the Rockets, including Clint Capela, who added 14, and Trevor Ariza, who came up with 10 points, to go along with three steals. Meanwhile, Michael Carter-Williams was the high - point man for the Bulls, with 23 points, to go along with nine rebounds and six assists, in 35 minutes. Taj Gibson followed up with 20 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Dwyane Wade chipped in 19 points to go along with nine rebounds and six assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 23 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 115 - 114, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday. This game meant a lot more to the Pacers than the Timberwolves, but Minnesota played spoiler at the buzzer. In fact, Ricky Rubio hit three free - throws with two seconds left to turn a two - point deficit into a one - point lead and eventually the win. It was close throughout, as there were six ties and 10 lead changes in total, with neither team grabbing a double - digit lead. The only true advantage Minnesota had was in three - point shooting, as they went 9 - of - 21 from long distance, while Indiana went 5 - of - 18. The Timberwolves (29 - 44) playoff hopes have been slipping away over recent weeks, but this victory keeps it alive just a bit. Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game, as he collected 37 points and 12 rebounds. Rubio finished second on the team, accumulating 21 points, five rebounds and 10 assists. Gorgui Dieng amassed 19 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Andrew Wiggins was the last Minnesota player in double figures, as he totaled 17 points, five rebounds and two assists. The Pacers (37 - 37) have been dominant at home all season, but this was a devastating loss in a game they were supposed to win. Paul George did all he could for Indiana, as he led the team with 37 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Jeff Teague accrued 20 points, three rebounds and 10 assists. Monta Ellis got a rare start and provided 19 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. Myles Turner contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 37 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 37 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 44 Losses ,has 115 Total points ,has 29 Wins ."] |
The Toronto Raptors (54 - 26) defeated the host New York Knicks (32 - 49) 93 - 89, earning a franchise - best 23rd road win, Sunday evening at Madison Square Garden. More Raptors history was made as DeMar DeRozan passed Vince Carter to become second on the Raptors' all - time scoring list. DeRozan finished with a game - high 27 points, on fantastic 12 - 17 shooting. The Knicks put up quite a fight and made it a close game right down to the wire, but DeRozan and the Raptors would not be stopped, as they continue to push their franchise - best win total to new heights. The Raptors shot 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from long range, as they held off the relentless Knicks. Kyle Lowry followed up DeRozan's 27 points, with 15 of his own, along with seven assists and two steals, in 32 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, three blocked shots and two assists, in 28 minutes, while Terrence Ross chipped in 13 points, in 21 minutes off the bench. The Raptors did well to only give up seven turnovers in the game. The Knicks had a tough night shooting the ball, hitting 36 percent of their field goal attempts and 35 percent from long range. Carmelo Anthony finished with a team - high 21 points, along with six rebounds and three assists. Jerian Grant added 19 points, along with three rebounds, three steals and one assist, in 38 minutes, while Sasha Vujacic finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot, in 35 minutes. The Knicks were missing Jose Calderon (quadriceps) and Kristaps Porzingis (shoulder). Next, the Knicks will finish up their season with a game in Indiana, on Tuesday. The Raptors host the 76ers on Tuesday, in their last home game of the season. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 35 Percentage of 3 points ,has 36 Percentage of field goals ,has 49 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 32 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 35 Percentage of 3 points ,has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 54 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (31 - 20) continued their hot streak Thursday by dismantling the Los Angeles Clippers (33 - 17) 105 - 94 at the Quicken Loans Arena in a game that was not nearly as close as the score would suggest. The Cavaliers had the luxury of resting their starters for the fourth quarter as they entered the period with a commanding 94 - 63 lead. LeBron James and Kevin Love were dominant when they were on the floor, scoring 23 and 24 points respectively. The Clippers were clearly flustered with the game quickly getting out of hand in the third quarter as Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan each picked up a technical foul and Matt Barnes got ejected after his second. Los Angeles is now 2 - 3 on its current eight game road trip. The Clippers let a win get away Monday in Brooklyn and did not bring their best effort to Cleveland. J.J Redick was sidelined for Thursday's contest with back spasms, which led to Jamal Crawford getting the start at shooting guard. Los Angeles will look to get the taste of Thursday's loss out of its mouth Friday in Toronto. Cleveland has now won 12 straight games to pull into a tie with Washington for the third seed in the East. In addition to James and Love's solid games, Cleveland got good performances from J.R Smith and Timofey Mozgov. The Cavaliers are rounding into form and look like the team that many predicted to come out of the East before the season started. Cleveland will travel to Indiana on Friday to finish out a back - to - back set. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 23 Number of team assists ,has 20 Percentage of 3 points ,has 105 Losses ,has 31 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 23 Number of team assists ,has 17 Percentage of 3 points ,has 94 Losses ,has 33 Total points ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets (20 - 23) defeated the Orlando Magic (20 - 22) 120 - 116 in overtime on Friday. The contest featured notable lineup changes for both clubs, although the visitors' patchwork starting five was certainly not put together by choice. With starting center Cody Zeller, who in turn has been filling in for the sidelined Al Jefferson (knee), on the bench for the night with a shoulder strain, Spencer Hawes received the starting nod at the five position. Meanwhile, Nicolas Batum's troublesome toe kept him out of action, bringing Jeremy Lin off the bench and into the starting unit. On the home team's end, Aaron Gordon was brought into the starting lineup in the hopes that he could provide a bit more production than veteran Channing Frye, while Victor Oladipo's return from a knee ailment sent Evan Fournier into a reserve role. Unsurprisingly, it was the healthier Magic who appeared to have the game well in hand through three quarters, carrying a 94 - 79 advantage into the final period. However, a furious rally by the Hornets, spearheaded by Kemba Walker, allowed Charlotte to double up Orlando 30 - 15 in the fourth and almost walk away with the victory in regulation. Victor Oladipo managed to send the game into overtime with a crucial three - pointer with five seconds remaining, before the Hornets overcame some more heroics from the three - year pro to edge out the Magic. Walker tallied 40 points, including two key free throws in the final seconds of overtime, along with nine assists, seven rebounds, four steals and a block. One of his two turnovers almost helped erase his outstanding performance, as Oladipo managed to steal the ball from the Hornets' point guard with 28 seconds remaining in overtime and slam it home on the other end to give the Magic a temporary 116 - 115 lead. Hawes turned in a solid effort in Zeller's stead, tallying 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and a block. His final three points, a long - range bomb from the left corner, were particularly crucial, as they erased the aforementioned one - point Magic lead in overtime and gave Charlotte a 118 - 116 advantage they would n't relinquish. Marvin Williams made it two double - doubles in the frontcourt on the evening for the Hornets, compiling 11 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Troy Daniels paced the Charlotte reserves with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and a block. With the win, the Hornets still find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They now head home to face the New York Knicks on Saturday. Oladipo's return sparked the Orlando offense, as he led the team with 29 points, four rebounds, three assists and the key steal from Walker. Tobias Harris was next in line with 22 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Nikola Vucevic tallied a double - double, posting 15 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and six blocks. Elfrid Payton got in on the act as well, registering 11 points, 10 assists and a steal. Gordon was productive across the stat sheet in his start, amassing 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists, including a key three - pointer in overtime off an Oladipo assist. Fournier contributed off the bench, leading the reserves with 15 points, two rebounds, two assists and a block. Despite the loss, the Magic still holds on to fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They face off against the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 22 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 15 Points in 4th quarter ,has 20 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 23 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 30 Points in 4th quarter ,has 20 Wins ."] |
Five players scored in double figures for Indiana, including two who had double - doubles. Paul George finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Jeff Teague totaled 19 points and 11 assists. Myles Turner had a solid outing with 20 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting, including 3 - of - 4 from long range. Al Jefferson was solid in 19 minutes off the bench, shooting 5 - of - 7 on his way to 15 points. Meanwhile, six players scored in double figures for the Suns, but the high - point man, Eric Bledsoe, only had 15. Tyson Chandler finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Devin Booker finished with 13 points, five assists and four rebounds. The Suns gave up 21 turnovers, while the Pacers gave up 18. Both teams shot under 45 percent from the field, but the Pacers out - scored the Suns 32 - 17 at the foul line. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 6 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Turnovers ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 102 - 92, Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Spurs (50 - 14) were able to keep it close for a quarter before the Thunder (36 - 29) managed to slowly build up their lead, quarter by quarter, on their home floor. Oklahoma City was once again led by Russell Westbrook, who recorded his 31st triple - double of the season Thursday with a game - high 23 points, 13 assists and 13 rebounds in 35 minutes. Victor Oladipo added 20 points of his own on 8 - of - 14 shooting, while the team's bench showed up in an impressive way, accounting for 44 of the team's 92 points. For San Antonio, it was a sluggish performance for them as they were playing their third game in four days, and they saw their nine - game win streak come to an end as a result. Kawhi Leonard led the way offensively for the Spurs, although he shot just 6 - of - 15 from the field en route to scoring 19 points. LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points of his own to go along with six rebounds, while the only other Spur to score in double figures was Pau Gasol, who came off the bench to score 18 points in 24 minutes. As a team, it was a performance to forget shooting the ball for San Antonio, as they hit just 42 percent of their shots from the field Thursday. Up next, the Thunder will stay home Saturday to play the Jazz, while the Spurs will look to get back on the right track against the Warriors on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 29 Percentage of field goals ,has 102 Losses ,has 36 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 42 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 50 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (10 - 3) beat the Memphis Grizzlies (7 - 7) 92 - 82 on Saturday. The Grizzlies struggled to get offense out of their starting five, save for Mike Conley, who finished with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists, but the bench combo of Matt Barnes and Courtney Lee kept the game close. Barnes contributed 10 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Lee added 15 points and two steals. Zach Randolph (coach decision) did not play, and the Grizzlies team looked very different without their go - to power forward on the floor. Marc Gasol, fresh off a triple - double in his last performance, dealt with tough Spurs matchups all night long and only managed eight points and eight rebounds in 40 minutes. Kawhi Leonard continues to be the Spurs best player, as he finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists on 3 - for - 6 shooting from the 3 - point line. Leonard buried the dagger 3 - pointer with 0:16 left in the 4th quarter, extending the Spurs lead to nine points. LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) sat out, while Tim Duncan filled the void with 10 points and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes played. The Spurs shot 47 percent from the field as a unit and flashed their brilliant ball movement to continuously open up the floor, a staple of Gregg Popovich’s supreme coaching and unselfish basketball. The Spurs host the Phoenix Suns (7 - 5) on Monday, while the Grizzlies host the Dallas Mavericks (9 - 4) on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 3 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 7 Percentage of field goals ,has 82 Losses ,has 7 Total points ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards, 113 - 105, at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. The Mavericks (10 - 24) came in to Tuesday's contest with only nine wins on the season, but five of those had come at home. With a Washington Wizards (16 - 17) team playing on the second game of a back - to - back set, they stood a solid chance of notching their sixth victory in the friendly confines of American Airlines Center, and did just that largely on the strength of a combined 47 points from Harrison Barnes and Deron Williams. The former scored nine of his team - high 26 points in the fourth period, including a 24 - foot three - pointer with 24 seconds remaining after the Wizards had closed the gap to 110 - 105. Overall, Dallas enjoyed one of its better offensive nights of what has been a difficult season, as they generated success rates of 47 and 53 percent from the field and three - point range, respectively. The Wizards were led by John Wall's 27 points, which he supplemented with eight assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block. Bradley Beal followed with 25 points, six assists and four rebounds. Markieff Morris and Otto Porter, Jr. produced matching 13 - point efforts, with the former adding five rebounds and the latter supplying four rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Marcin Gortat continued his excellent work down low, registering 12 points, 16 boards, four assists and a block. Barnes supplemented his scoring total with seven rebounds, five assists and a block. Williams compiled 21 points, six assists and a rebound. Wesley Matthews chipped in with 12 points, two rebounds, two assists and a block. Dirk Nowitzki contributed a near - double - double with 11 points and nine boards. Devin Harris posted 17 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal to lead the bench. The Wizards heads back home to face off with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday evening, while the Mavericks remain home and await the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 53 Percentage of 3 points ,has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 113 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 105 Percentage of 3 points ,has 9 Percentage of field goals ."] |
Paul George's 21 points, which included 13 in the third quarter, led the way for Indiana, while five other Pacers also posted double digits in the scoring column. The Pacers supplied respective success rates of 50 percent and 48 percent from the field and three - point range. Tobias Harris paced Detroit with 22 points off the bench. Stanley Johnson was next with 17 points. Jon Leuer tallied 15 points, while Andre Drummond turned in a 14 - point, 15 - rebound double - double. Marcus Morris supplied 10 points. Thaddeus Young snapped a five - game streak of single - digit scoring by pouring in 18 points. C.J. Miles was next with 15 points, while Monta Ellis led the bench with 12 in 14 minutes. Glenn Robinson III one - upped him by providing 11 points in eight minutes. Jeff Teague totaled 10 points, six assists and five boards. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 5 Turnovers ."] |
The host Chicago Bulls took down the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Monday, 118 - 111. Bulls star Jimmy Butler scored a season - high 52 points, leading his team and recording the NBA's third 50 - point game in the last four days. Butler was an integral piece of the Bulls' (17 - 18) strong offensive night, as he shot 15 - of - 24 and an absurd 21 - of - 22 from the free - throw line. 32 of Butler's points came in the second half, with 11 coming in the final two minutes of what was a tight game. Chicago's next - highest scorer was bench big man Nikola Mirotic, who had just 12. On top of his 52 points, Butler recorded a team - high 12 rebounds and six assists, along with three steals on the defensive end. The Bulls managed to take care of the ball very well, turning it over just nine times on the night. Charlotte (19 - 16), meanwhile, saw strong play from their own star. Point guard Kemba Walker led the team with 34 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. The team as a whole shot impressively, hitting over 49 percent of its shots from the field and going 9 - of - 19 from beyond the arc. However, the team committed 14 turnovers on the night, errors that made a difference in what was a tight game. Moreover, the team simply could not find an answer for Jimmy Butler at the end of the game, as Butler scored the majority of Chicago's closing points. Both teams will face tough competition on Wednesday, as Charlotte hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Bulls travel to Cleveland to face the defending champion Cavaliers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 18 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 16 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 19 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (4 - 2) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (3 - 3) 106 - 102 on Saturday. The Clippers were paced by J.J. Redick's 30 points, but they also had big contributions from Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford, and Chris Paul. Griffin scored 23 points, and Paul had a double - double of 22 points and 11 assists. Crawford was moved into the starting lineup in place of Matt Barnes to try and give the Clippers more talent in their starting lineup. Crawford finished with 20 points in 31 minutes in his first start of the season. Glen Davis made his season debut after having sat out the first five games of the season with a groin injury. He played nine minutes off the bench. After struggling through his first three games of the season, Damian Lillard has caught fire over the last week. He did his best to ignite a comeback for the Blazers on Saturday, but his flourish of scores down the stretch were clouded by a few poor decisions by Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge that kept the win out of reach. Aldridge finished with a double - double of 21 points and 10 rebounds, while all five Blazers starters finished with double - digits scoring. The Trail Blazers will finish off a back - to - back set at home Sunday against the Nuggets. The Clippers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 2 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 3 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Denver Nuggets, 127 - 99, at Pepsi Center on Thursday. The Spurs were expected to win this game according to recent results and they left very little doubt who the better team is. The second and third quarters is when they took control, as San Antonio outscored Denver, 61 - 44 in that 24 - minute stretch. Shooting was the clear difference, with the Spurs shooting 56 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range, while the Nuggets hit just 45 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range. San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio, recording nine more assists than Denver, while committing six less turnovers. The Spurs (29 - 7) had a tough task in altitude here, but they made it look easy in a blowout win. LaMarcus Aldridge led San Antonio in scoring, as he dropped 28 points on 11 - of - 18 from the field. Kawhi Leonard was second on the team, collecting 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Tony Parker tallied 21 points, three rebounds and nine assists on 10 - of - 11 shooting. Pau Gasol totaled 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Manu Ginobili came off the bench to provide 11 points, three rebounds and three assists. On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Nuggets (14 - 22) were recently called out for their poor defense and a 127 - point outing allowed here wo n't quiet those notions. Nikola Jokic was easily Denver's best player, as he led the team with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Danilo Gallinari went just 5 - of - 13 from the field, but finished second on the team with 15 points. Wilson Chandler led the bench in scoring, amassing 11 points and seven rebounds. The Nuggets will look to get out of this slide on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 28 Percentage of 3 points ,has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 7 Percentage of field goals ,has 127 Losses ,has 29 Total points ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks (34 - 18) defeated the Sacramento Kings (17 - 31) 101 - 78 Thursday at the Sleep Train Arena. Dallas was playing its second game in as many nights and was without Dirk Nowitzki, but was able to band together to notch its 34th win of the season to keep pace in the West. J.J Barea got the start at point guard for the injured Rajon Rondo and played very well. In 32 minutes, Barea had 15 points and five assists. The Mavericks played suffocating defense, allowing just 35 points in the second half and holding Sacramento to just 37% from the field and 14% from three - point range for the game. Dallas let a big lead over Golden State slip away Wednesday, but was determined to not let a similar lead slip away against Sacramento. The Mavericks bench players made huge contributions in this game, namely Charlie Villanueva and Richard Jefferson. Tyson Chandler continued his dominance on the boards, pulling down 16 rebounds to go with his 16 points. The Mavericks are now 8 - 4 in the second game of back - to - backs. Dallas is idle Friday before returning home to host Portland. Sacramento was unable to take advantage of Dallas' depleted lineup and dropped its second game in a row. Darren Collison exited the game with an abdominal strain and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday. Jason Thompson moved into the starting lineup, but was held scoreless in 18 minutes of action. The Kings will travel to Utah to take on the Jazz on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 14 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 31 Losses ,has 78 Total points ,has 17 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 18 Percentage of 3 points ,has 101 Percentage of field goals ,has 37 Losses ,has 34 Total points ."] |
The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 104 - 96, at American Airlines Arena on Monday. The recent form of these teams would indicate a Miami blowout, but that simply was n't the case in this close - fought battle. A 32 - 11 run spanning between the second and third quarter was the decisive stretch, as that swung a double - digit lead for the Nets into a 10 - point lead for the Heat. Despite there being just three ties and three lead changes, neither team led by more than 13 points, as it was a single - digit margin for well over 40 minutes. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, with Miami going 11 - of - 26 from long range, while Brooklyn went just 4 - of - 26. The assist - to - turnover ratio killed Brooklyn as well, as they committed five more turnovers than Miami, while recording six less assists. The Nets (9 - 39) have just one win in their last 18 games, but this was a valiant effort against a hot Miami team. Bojan Bogdanovic led Brooklyn in scoring, totaling 16 points and six rebounds, Brook Lopez was second on the team, finishing with 14 points, three rebounds and three assists on 5 - of - 17 shooting. Trevor Booker amassed 13 points and eight rebounds. Isaiah Whitehead was the only bench player in double figures, providing 13 points, four rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes of action. Brooklyn will look to get out of this slide on Wednesday, when they host the New York Knicks for their next game. The Heat (19 - 30) have now won eight - straight games, as they continue to climb back into the playoff hunt. Goran Dragic scored a game - high 20 points, to go along with three rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Dion Waiters was n't far behind, tallying 19 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Hassan Whiteside recorded 12 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. James Johnson was arguably the player of the game off the bench, accumulating 17 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks. On deck for the heat is a home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 30 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 19 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 39 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."] |
In a battle of two of the NBA's worst teams, the Los Angeles Lakers (18 - 50) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (17 - 53) 101 - 87 on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Lakers were led by an incredible performance from Jeremy Lin, who posted 29 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting, five rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes off the bench. He carried the team to victory, as for the most part, the other Lakers were unimpressive. Jordan Hill scored 12 points on 6 - of - 7 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds, while Wayne Ellington, Wesley Johnson and Jabari Brown each scored 10 to round out the five Los Angeles players in double figures. The 76ers could not get anything going as they continue, along with the Lakers, to boast one of the worst records in the NBA. Despite recording 21 assists to just nine eight turnovers, the team shot a poor 37 percent from the field. Only one starter scored in double figures, and that was Luc Richard Mbah a Moute with 13 points on 5 - of - 12 shooting in 29 minutes. Thomas Robinson played well off the bench, recording 14 points on 7 - of - 8 shooting to go along with 8 rebounds in just 16 minutes of play. Robinson has been very productive in limited minutes this season, and it is likely he sees an increase in minutes as the final stretch of the season hits. Robert Covington (11) and Hollis Thompson (10) round out the four Philadelphia players who scored in double figures. Up next, the Lakers will head to Oklahoma City Tuesday to take on the streaking Thunder, while the 76ers will travel to Sacramento and play the Kings on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 50 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 53 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."] |
The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 95 - 90, at Barclay's Center on Wednesday. These are two New York teams that have struggled recently, but the Knicks were able to prevail with a big road win. A 29 - 14 run to end the game was the decisive stretch for New York, as Brooklyn led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter prior to that run. The biggest difference in the game for the Knicks was their feisty defense, as they swiped away 16 steals, while Brooklyn got just four. New York also dominated the rebounding, winning that battle, 58 - 49. The Nets dominated the shooting though, as they shot 42 percent, while holding the Knicks to just 35 percent from the field. The Knicks (22 - 29) are within three games of the eight - seed in the east and wins like this are crucial for that pursuit. Kristaps Porzingis led the team in scoring, as he provided 19 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. Carmelo Anthony was the only other starter in double figures, as he scored 15 points on 6 - of - 22 shooting. Strangely, Anthony did not play in the fourth quarter for an undisclosed reason. Willy Hernangomez was the most valuable Knicks player, as he totaled 16 points and 16 rebounds off the bench. The Nets (9 - 40) just continue to slide, as they've now lost 18 of their last 19 games. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led Brooklyn in scoring, as he accumulated 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team, collecting 15 points and seven rebounds. Trevor Booker was relegated to bench duties, but still provided 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Caris LeVert also played well off the bench, accruing 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 42 Percentage of field goals ,has 40 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 18 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 49 Rebounds ,has 9 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 35 Percentage of field goals ,has 29 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 58 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 22 Rebounds ."] |
The Suns (14 - 14) got 25 points and 10 rebounds from Eric Bledsoe en route to a 99 - 90 win over the Knicks (5 - 24) on Saturday. Phoenix, which trailed by one entering the fourth quarter, got a three - pointer from Isaiah Thomas less than two minutes into the period to go up 70 - 68. The Suns would never relinquish the lead, and another Thomas three - pointer late in the quarter would prove to be the final dagger, putting Phoenix ahead by nine with 1:35 to play. The loss was the fourth straight for New York, and its 14th in 15 contests. The Knicks shot only 40 percent from the floor and committed 14 turnovers. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 25 points, 11 rebounds and three assists, while Jose Calderon added 21 points. Tim Hardaway, Jr., starting in place of J.R. Smith (foot), finished with 16 points on 5 - of - 14 shooting. The Knicks were also without Amar’e Stoudemire, who was rested on the first day of a back - to - back set. New York faces the East-leading Raptors in Toronto on Sunday. While the Knicks are trending downward, the Suns have now won two straight after beating Charlotte on Wednesday. Bledsoe’s 25 led the way for Phoenix, while Goran Dragic added 10 points on 4 - of - 11 shooting in 31 minutes. Markieff Morris had 19 points, and Thomas added 22, including three three - pointers, off the bench. The Suns shot 45 percent from the field and 10 - of - 25 from downtown. They’re also on the front end of a back - to - back and will take on the Wizards in Washington on Sunday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 14 Turnovers ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 14 Turnovers ."] |
There are n't many 49 - point games in the NBA, but that was the case here with the Mavericks just manhandling the Lakers. The second quarter is where it really got out of hand, with Dallas winning that quarter, 38 - 11. All the statistics were lopsided, with the Mavericks dominating the shooting, rebounding, assisting and turnover differentials. Julius Randle was the only starter with a respectable line for the Lakers, as he tallied nine points, six rebounds and four assists on 4 - of - 4 shooting. In fact, no Los Angeles starter reached double figures in scoring. Lou Williams led the team, by dropping 14 points off the bench. Justin Anderson led Dallas in scoring, collecting 19 points, five rebounds and two assists, with much of that coming in garbage time. Deron Williams, Dirk Nowitzki and Wesley Matthews scored 13 points a piece, while Seth Curry led the starters with 14 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 38 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 11 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (62 - 13) narrowly edged out the Phoenix Suns (38 - 38) on Thursday in a 107 - 106 thriller at the Oracle Arena. It is n't often that Golden State gets tested at home, but a Phoenix team clinging to slim playoff chances gave Golden State all it could handle Thursday. Phoenix trailed for much of the game, but took an 89 - 88 lead with 5:33 to go. A back - and - forth battle ensued with both teams trading haymakers. It looked like Golden State was going to escape after Steph Curry swished a three to take a one - point lead with eight seconds to go, but Eric Bledsoe answered with a crafty move at the basket to give Phoenix the lead. Coming out of a timeout, Golden State called on Harrison Barnes, who delivered the winning basket with under a second remaining. The Suns have now lost five games on buzzer beating shots, but this one may have ended their playoff hopes for good. Phoenix desperately needed a win Thursday, having lost four straight coming into its matchup with Golden State. Every starter scored in double - figures, led by Eric Bledsoe with 18 points. Rookie T.J Warren had a big outing with 17 points off the bench. Despite the solid all - around performances, Phoenix could n't hold on as it suffered another gut - wrenching loss. The Suns will return home to host the Jazz on Saturday. Golden State has the Pacific Division and the West's number one seed locked up, but still played like its season was on the line. The Warriors rallied from a big deficit against the Clippers on Tuesday, and followed it up with another clutch performance. Stephen Curry showed once again why he's an MVP candidate, canning six three - pointers on his way to scoring 28 points. The Warriors were missing Draymond Green again Thursday, which allowed David Lee to make his second straight start. Lee finished with seven points and six rebounds over 21 minutes. Golden State will start a three - game road trip Saturday in Dallas. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 13 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 62 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 38 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 38 Wins ."] |
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 101 - 92, at Target Center on Monday. The Timberwolves (12 - 26) put an end to a four - game losing streak with Monday's victory, and it was thanks in large part to the monster performance put on by Karl-Anthony Towns. After scoring 20 points in the first quarter and outscoring the entire Mavericks (11 - 27) team by himself, Towns finished with a game - high 34 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 37 minutes. The big man's night was made even easier with Ricky Rubio shining as a facilitator, notching a double - double of his own with 13 points and 15 assists on top of five rebounds and five steals. The two helped the Timberwolves lead wire - to - wire Thursday, as the team overall shot a very impressive 56 percent from the field. As for the Mavericks, the loss leaves them alone at the very bottom of the Western Conference, but the defeat did n't come without a pair of great performances from their stars in the frontcourt. Harrison Barnes led the way with a team - high 30 points, while veteran Dirk Nowtizki posted 26 points, five rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes. Unfortunately for Dallas, they failed to get any other significant contributions elsewhere, with the other 10 Mavericks players who played combining to score just 36 points. And while Dallas managed to shoot an impressive 46 percent from behind the arc, their inability to get to the free throw line ended up hurting them, as they shot just 7 - of - 9 from the charity stripe. Up next, the Timberwolves will stay home Wednesday to play the Rockets, while the Mavericks will head home to take on the Suns on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 56 Percentage of 3 points ,has 26 Percentage of field goals ,has 101 Losses ,has 12 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 46 Percentage of field goals ,has 27 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 11 Wins ."] |
The Indiana Pacers (10 - 19) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (14 - 14) 96 - 84 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. While the Pacers took only a four - point lead into halftime, they came out strong in the third quarter and ended up out - scoring the Pelicans 52 - 44 in the second half to secure the victory at home. The Pacers were able to shoot 50 percent from the field and 33 percent from the three - point line, while the Pelicans shot only 40 percent from the field and 20 percent from beyond the arc. Roy Hibbert had a big night, finishing with 14 points (5 - 10 FG, 4 - 6 FT) and four rebounds. His biggest impact came on the defensive side of the ball where he matched a season - high with seven blocks. It was the first time he's done that since the regular season opener. David West also continued to play well. He finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists, as he did a little bit of everything Tuesday. The Pacers did receive some solid contribution from the bench. In his first game of the season after sitting out with an injury, George Hill started the season hot, going 5 - for - 8 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 15 points in 21 minutes. It was a welcome sight for the Pacers seeing him back. CJ Miles also had 11 points off the bench. Anthony Davis had the most success for the Pelicans. Davis went 8 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 6 from the free throw line to score 21 points, while also recording nine rebounds. It was n't a monster game for him like he's had so many times in the last few weeks, but he still was the main focus for the Pelicans. Tyreke Evans was able to contribute 14 points and 11 rebounds. It was his fifth double - double of the season. Jrue Holiday had 16 points of his own while starting at point guard, despite going 0 - for - 5 from behind the three - point line. The starters just did n't get enough help from the bench in this one, as even the highly consistent Ryan Anderson finished with only four points (1 - 8 FG, 0 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) in 28 minutes. The Pacers' next game will be on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, while the Pelicans will be at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 20 Percentage of 3 points ,has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Losses ,has 84 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (20 - 20) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (12 - 28) 109 - 102 on Thursday at the Staples Center. LeBron James is showing no rust after sitting out for two weeks with knee and back issues. In his second game back, he put up 36 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 38 minutes on the floor. The only rust he showed was at the free throw line, where he was 8 - for - 13. Kobe Bryant, who turned in a tremendous game, was rested for a good portion of the fourth quarter and could n't quite bring the Lakers back in the end. Bryant ended with 19 points, six rebounds, and a career - high 17 assists. Cleveland's six - game losing streak finally came to an end Thursday as the Cavaliers improved to 9 - 11 away from home and got back to .500 overall. Kevin Love turned in a gritty performance as he battled through back spasms to play 37 minutes and score 17 points. The Cavaliers went with an eight - man rotation to keep some players fresh ahead of Friday's contest against the Clippers. Los Angeles has now dropped five of its last six games, including three straight at home. Despite a great performance by Bryant, the Lakers were hurt by poor shot selection down the stretch. Nick Young was just 4 - of - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 8 from three point range. The Lakers will start a four - game road trip on Friday when they travel to Utah to take on the Jazz. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 28 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 20 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 20 Wins ."] |
The Miami Heat (29 - 35) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (25 - 38) 104 - 98 on Wednesday at American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Heat got out to a quick start in this one, out - scoring the Nets 34 - 23 right away in the first quarter. The Nets made a fourth quarter push to bring it within five, but the Heat had established too large of a lead early in the game that the Nets came up just short. The Heat finished at 46 percent from the field and 29 percent from the three - point line, while the Nets shot 44 percent from the floor and 35 percent from deep. What really made the difference though was turnovers. The Heat forced the Nets into 21 turnovers, while committing just 11 of their own. Dwyane Wade did the bulk of the shooting in this one, going 10 - for - 25 from the field and 8 - for - 11 from the free throw line for a game - high of 28 points, while also adding nine assists and two steals. He's playing some of his best basketball of the season right now, averaging 29 points over his last four games. With Hassan Whiteside sitting out due to suspension, Chris Andersen moved into the starting lineup at center. He was very efficient with his time, finishing with 18 points (8 - 9 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and 14 rebounds in 29 minutes. It was far - and - away his best game of the year so far, as it marked a new season - high in points, along with being his first double - double of the year. He's averaging just 5 points and five rebounds on the season. Also playing a big factor in the win was Goran Dragic, who made his return to the court after missing two games with a back injury. In 35 minutes, Dragic posted 17 points (5 - 9 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 6 - 9 FT), three assists and two steals. Considering he played a full 35 minutes, he should be over the back injury moving forward. Doing their best to keep the Nets close was the duo of Deron Williams and Jarrett Jack. Williams finished with 18 points (6 - 10 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT), four assists and two steals, while Jack posted 18 points (5 - 8 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT), four rebounds and four assists of his own. Despite coming off the bench, Jack has remained quite effective and has now combined for 33 points and seven assists over his last two games. He's also shot over 50 percent in each of his last three games. Starting at center, Brook Lopez recorded 15 points (6 - 11 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes. He has now posted three double - doubles over his last four games, a stretch where he's averaging 17 points and 12 rebounds per game. Coming close to a double - double of his own, Thaddeus Young finished with 15 points (6 - 11 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 4 FT), seven rebounds and two steals. Since joining the Nets 11 games ago, Young has averaged 13 points and 5 rebounds, but he's starting to get more and more comfortable, so we could see his numbers on the rise again soon. The Heat's next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Friday, while the Nets will travel to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 46 Percentage of field goals ,has 35 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 34 Points in 1st quarter ,has 29 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 35 Percentage of 3 points ,has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 38 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 23 Points in 1st quarter ,has 21 Turnovers ,has 25 Wins ."] |
The Detroit Pistons (17 - 12) defeated the Miami Heat (16 - 11) 93 - 92 on Tuesday. The game was a testament to the perseverance and marksmanship of the visiting Pistons, who shook off a 34 - 18 first - quarter explosion by the Heat that had the home crowd buzzing. Detroit returned the favor by incredibly doubling up Miami in the second period, 36 - 18, on the strength of a barrage of three - point shots. While the Heat did an excellent job of completely taking Andre Drummond out of the equation early, the Pistons simply responded with outstanding perimeter shooting. Somewhat surprisingly, it was the likes of reserves Stanley Johnson, Anthony Tolliver and Steve Blake that led the way in the three - point department, helping propel the visitors to a tally of 10 long - range buckets in the first half. Overall, Detroit posted a stellar 52 percent figure from beyond the arc, outscoring Miami 45 - 12 in that category. Reggie Jackson paced Detroit with 18 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a slow first half before draining some crucial buckets when it mattered most. The shooting guard's three - pointer with two minutes left helped give Detroit a 91 - 89 lead, and his jumper with 56 seconds remaining put the Pistons ahead to stay. Meanwhile, Drummond shook off the aforementioned slow start to tally an 11 - point, 12 - rebound double - double, his fourth straight. Johnson (14 points, four three - pointers), Blake (12 points, four three - pointers) and Tolliver (nine points, three - three pointers) made timely and essential contributions off the bench, with the latter two combining for a trio of particularly important treys early in the fourth period that helped the Pistons eventually overcome what was a seven - point Heat lead at the time. Detroit improved to 17 - 12 and is currently in a second - place tie with Indiana in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They travel to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Wednesday. The Heat received a mammoth double - double from Hassan Whiteside (16 points, 16 rebounds), who outplayed Drummond after the latter had hauled in 20 rebounds in their initial meeting this season. Chris Bosh posted a game - high 20 points, and added three rebounds and two assists, while fellow veteran Dwyane Wade had a fourth straight strong performance with 19 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Beno Udrih, acquired earlier in the season from the Grizzlies, turned in a highly productive performance in his first Miami start, managing 14 points, six assists and three rebounds. The veteran got the call in Goran Dragic's stead, who was sidelined with multiple hand injuries. Gerald Green paced the Heat bench, but did so with a modest eight points. As a team, Miami was considerably less aggressive and effective than Detroit from long range, sinking only four of their 18 three - point attempts. The Heat fell to 16 - 11 and are now in second place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They remain home for a Christmas Day showdown with the New Orleans Pelicans. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 11 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 34 Points in 1st quarter ,has 18 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 16 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 12 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 36 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 18 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 17 Wins ."] |
This was a lopsided matchup on paper and a 21 - point result indicates just where these teams are right now. It took a monster second half to get there though, as the Spurs won the second half, 61 - 34. They dominated in the paint, as they outrebounded the Suns, 46 - 33 and scored 64 points in the paint in total. The five Phoenix starters combined for just 40 points, with Eric Bledsoe and Marquese Chriss leading them with 13 points a piece. Devin Booker had a nightmare game, as he went 2 - of - 13 from the field to score eight points. T.J. Warren was a lone bright spot, as he scored 24 points off the bench for the Suns. LaMarcus Aldridge continued his great form, as he led the team with 27 points and eight rebounds on 10 - of - 12 shooting. Pau Gasol recorded a 16 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Tony Parker had one of his best scoring games in the absence of Kawhi Leonard (illness), as he scored 20 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 46 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 33 Rebounds ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks (48 - 32) defeated the visiting Boston Celtics (47 - 33) 118 - 107, Saturday night at Philips Arena The Hawks pulled off a major comeback in order to take the advantage over the Celtics in the battle for third place in the East. Atlanta trailed by as many as 12 points with about five minutes left in the third quarter, but went on an impressive 43 - 20 run in order to finish the game on top; earning their third win in a row and 15th win in 19 games. The teams came into this game tied in the standings, while they both have two games remaining; therefore there is still opportunity for the Celtics to overtake that third spot. The Hawks managed to overcome 18 turnovers with good shooting, as they hit 52 percent from the field, 51 percent from long range and 9 - 11 from the foul line. Paul Millsap put on a show to lead his team, with 31 points (13 - 22 FG, 5 - 7 3Pt), 16 rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists and two steals, in 39 minutes. Jeff Teague chipped in 24 points (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal, while Kent Bazemore was also very effective, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocked shots. Six players scored in double digits for the Celtics, led by Marcus Smart who contributed 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal, in 33 minutes off the bench. Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas added 16 points each, while Avery Bradley chipped in 15. Although they were able to score, the Celtics could not keep up on the defensive end, allowing the Hawks to out - pace them. The Celtics have two games remaining, both of which will be at TD Garden. They host the Hornets in a potential first round preview on Monday. The Hawks will visit Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 52 Percentage of 3 points ,has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 32 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 48 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 107 Percentage of field goals ,has 47 Losses ."] |
The New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 93 - 77, at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The Knicks (4 - 6) came in losers of two straight and looking for an immediate improvement of a porous defense that had allowed an average of 110 points coming in. They were able to right both matters for the moment Monday, stifling the Dallas Mavericks (2 - 7) to the tune of a season - low point total. Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis led the way as usual, contributing a pair of 24 - point efforts. One particularly notable item from the home team's stat sheet was Justin Holiday's play as compared to that of Joakim Noah, who he replaced to start the second half. While the latter went scoreless over 15 minutes, the former posted 16 points over 25 minutes on the floor, leading the bench. The Mavericks, playing once again without Dirk Nowitzki (Achilles), were led by Harrison Barnes, who supplied 20 points, four rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. J.J. Barea drew another start in place of Deron Williams (calf), registering 17 points, four assists and a rebound. Unfortunately for Dallas, that was it for double - digit scoring performances, as they shot just 39 percent from the field and posted an unsightly 5 - of - 28 tally (18 percent) from beyond the arc. Seth Curry paced the bench with nine points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, but was 1 - of - 7 himself from three - point range. Anthony added seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block to his scoring haul, while Porzingis complemented his point total with 11 boards, an assist and a block. However, the trio of Noah, Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee combined for just 10 points on 4 - of - 15 shooting. Holiday, who helped spearhead a second - half - opening 19 - 6 run, added four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block to his aforementioned 16 points. The Mavericks continue their tour through the Northeast with a Wednesday showdown in Boston against the Celtics, while the Knicks remain home for their Wednesday date with the Pistons. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 6 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 7 Losses ,has 77 Total points ,has 2 Wins ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 118 - 104, Monday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena to win their Western Conference first - round playoff series, 4 - 1. The Thunder led from wire - to - wire in this one thanks to an 11 - point lead they built behind a 35 - point first quarter. Dallas managed to get it as close as four points in the fourth quarter, but up 107 - 103 with 4:8 to go, the Thunder rattled off an 110 run to seal the deal. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook dominated this one to win Oklahoma City's fifth consecutive first round series, as the Thunder's superstars each poured in over 30 points in the victory. Westbrook finished an assist shy of a triple - double and scored 36 points (13 - 23 FG, 3 - 8 3PT, 7 - 8 FT) with 12 rebounds, both game highs. Durant added 33 points (11 - 24 FG, 3 - 11 3PT, 8 - 8 FT) to finish an up - and - down series in which he shot just 37 percent (43 - 117) from the floor. Oklahoma City also got a double - double from center Steven Adams, who notched 15 points (5 - 8 FG, 5 - 9 FT) and 10 rebounds. The Thunder shot 51 percent from the floor and won both the rebounding (42 - 35) and free throw battles (26 - 20). Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 24 points (8 - 16 FG, 3 - 6 3PT, 5 - 5 FT) to close the series with consecutive 20 - point games. The Mavericks had six players in double figures, including Dwight Powell (16 points, 6 - 7 FG) and Justin Anderson (14 points, 5 - 10 FG, 2 - 5 3PT), but they could n't keep up with the explosive Thunder and the performances of Durant and Westbrook. The Mavericks shot just 8 - 24 (33 percent) from the three - point line and needed more from downtown if they were going to compete against Oklahoma City. The Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 35 Points in 1st quarter ,has 42 Rebounds ,has 4 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 104 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 35 Total points ,has 1 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (28 - 23) scored more points than the Boston Celtics (19 - 31), 96 - 93. Brandon Knight hit the game - clinching, step - back jumper with seven seconds left. These two teams will meet twice more in April. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his rampage on the league, registering his fourth double - double in five games, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Khris Middleton recorded a steal for the 19th consecutive game. Earlier in the day, Jorge Gutierrez signed his second 10 - day contract. The Bucks scored 16 fastbreak points. Evan Turner's lucky stat line, seven points, rebounds and assists, was n't enough to triumph over the Bucks. Jared Sullinger led the team with 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Rookie Marcus Smart scored 13 points and hit two three - pointers in 36 minutes. The Celtics shot 24 percent from downtown. The Bucks host Jason Kidd's former team, the Brooklyn Nets, on Monday. The Celtics have three days off before battling the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, their final game before the All-Star break. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 23 Percentage of 3 points ,has 96 Losses ,has 16 Total points ,has 28 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 24 Percentage of 3 points ,has 31 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 19 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 104 - 89, at American Airlines Center on Sunday. The Mavericks (26 - 36) improved to 18 - 14 on their home court and are still on the outside looking in at the Western Conference playoffs, as they sit three games behind the Denver Nuggets for the eight - seed. The marquee moment of the game came on a Russell Westbrook flagrant 1 foul after he barreled over Harrison Barnes in the third quarter. Westbrook was trying to break away from a screen when he took one step too many, and took Barnes to the ground with him. Dallas led the Thunder (35 - 28) through each of the first three quarters, but a measly 18 points from Oklahoma City during the final period was far from enough to keep the game within striking distance. Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the win, while Seth Curry scored 22 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting. Nerlens Noel was effective in his 16 minutes off the bench, as the 76ers import pitched in 13 points and five rebounds on 6 - of - 7 shooting. Westbrook led the Thunder with 29 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block on 8 - of - 24 shooting. Enes Kanter led the Thunder bench with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Steven Adams added 19 points, five boards and one block. Both teams play on Tuesday, as the Thunder host the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 36 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 8 Points in 4th quarter ,has 26 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 28 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 18 Points in 4th quarter ,has 35 Turnovers ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (60 - 6) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (24 - 42) 125 - 107 at Oracle Arena on Monday. Stephen Curry celebrated his 28th birthday with the Warriors as they improved to 60 wins on the season and kept their record home winning streak alive and well. Curry scored 27 points, to go along with five rebounds and five assists on 10 - of - 16 shooting while the MVP and birthday chants flooded the arena. It was a similar drill to what we have seen from Golden State this year, as they led every quarter and moved the ball well after out - assisting the Pelicans 30 - 18. Draymond Green dominated the defensive rebounding battle, hauling in 11 of his 12 total boards. Green seems to have busted out of his shooting slump and scored 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting, although his four turnovers was above his average. Klay Thompson added 18 points, while the bench handled the workload in the fourth quarter to secure the win. The Pelicans came into the matchup riddled with injuries, which never makes a game in Golden State any easier. Alexis Ajinca (sternum) and Norris Cole (back) were sidelined for the game, while Tony Douglas drew his third straight start. Douglas was a stand out in the box score, as he scored 22 points, but it came on a volume 20 shots that were questionable in terms of selection. Anthony Davis matched Douglas’ 22 points, and grabbed 12 rebounds, in addition to one assist, one steal and two blocks. The Pelicans achilles was their shot selection as a unit, and the tough matchup resulted in 38 percent shooting as a whole. Both teams play on Wednesday, as the Warriors will host the New York Knicks (28 - 40), while the Pelicans visit the Sacramento Kings (26 - 40). | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 30 Number of team assists ,has 6 Percentage of field goals ,has 125 Losses ,has 60 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 18 Number of team assists ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 42 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 24 Wins ."] |
The Washington Wizards (39 - 28) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (44 - 21) 105 - 97 on Monday at the Verizon Center in Washington. This marked another big win for the Wizards, who have turned their struggles around and have now won four games in a row. They currently sit as the fifth projected playoff seed in the Eastern Conference standings, just a half game behind the Chicago Bulls and four and a half games ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks. The loss for the Trail Blazers ends their winning streak at three games. They're currently positioned in the third projected playoff seed in the Western Conference standings, but the loss brings the Rockets to within a half game of the Trail Blazers and pushes the Grizzlies to a two - game lead over the Trail Blazers for that number two spot. The Wizards shot well in this game, going 50 percent from the field and 58 percent from the three - point line, while having all five starters in double figures for points. The backcourt duo of Bradley Beal and John Wall led the way. Beal recorded a team - high of 23 points (8 - 13 FG, 4 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 6 FT), to go along with seven assists, while Wall finished with 21 points (10 - 23 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), nine rebounds and 11 assists, coming just shy of a triple - double. Beal had shot under 40 percent in each of his two previous games, so he was much more successful with his shot Monday, including hitting on all of his three - point attempts. Wall, on the other hand, has posted two double - doubles in a row, combining for 52 points and 23 assists over that span. After missing the two previous games for personal issues, Nene Hilario returned to score 12 points (5 - 13 FG, 2 - 4 FT), while also adding seven rebounds. Both Paul Pierce and Marcin Gortat chipped in with 16 points apiece. The Trail Blazers saw most of their production from LaMarcus Aldridge, who notched a double - double with 24 points (10 - 19 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 4 - 6 FT) and 12 rebounds. It was his second double - double in a row, after posting 24 points and 10 rebounds against the Raptors Sunday. Arron Afflalo found his shot Monday, going 5 - for - 9 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 15 points. He's started to pick his game up of late, averaging 15 points over his last three games. Also finishing with a double - double was Nicolas Batum, who added 12 points (4 - 12 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and 15 rebounds. The 15 rebounds were a new season - high for the forward. Damian Lillard chipped in with 14 points (5 - 18 FG, 2 - 8 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and nine assists as well. The Wizards' next game will be on the road against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, while the Trail Blazers' will travel to Miami to play the Heat on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 58 Percentage of 3 points ,has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 28 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 39 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 21 Percentage of 3 points ,has 97 Percentage of field goals ,has 44 Losses ."] |
The Orlando Magic (13 - 11) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (7 - 17) 105 - 82 on Monday. The Magic had yet to secure a victory in Brooklyn since the Nets had relocated there in the 2012 - 13 campaign, but broke that streak on the strength of 54 percent shooting from the field and balanced offensive performances from four of their starting five. They also benefited from a 15 - point outing off the bench from Andrew Nicholson, and an outstanding defensive effort that saw them limit the normally potent duo of Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young to a combined 21 points. Orlando was led by Nikola Vucevic, who took advantage of his highly favorable matchup against the defensively - challenged Lopez to amass a game - high 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and a block. Elfrid Payton stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals. Channing Frye managed his first double - digit scoring performance (11 points) in more than a month, while Tobias Harris bounced back from a lower leg contusion, as well as a scoreless performance over 17 minutes against the Cavs in his most recent contest, by coming within a rebound of a double - double. The five - year pro totaled 15 points, nine rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes. Evan Fournier was ironically the only Magic player not to show up offensively, equaling a season - low three points, his fourth single - digit total in the last five games. The Magic improved to 13 - 11 and currently reside in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head home to take on the Hornets on Wednesday. The Nets received a team - high 15 points from Jarrett Jack, who also added seven assists and five rebounds. Bojan Bogdanovic collected 10 points for his fourth consecutive double - digit scoring performance, while Andrea Bargnani and Wayne Ellington paced the Brooklyn bench with 12 and 11 points, respectively. While Young did manage his fifth double - double in the last six games, the 10 points he posted represented his third - lowest total of the campaign. Meanwhile, Lopez slogged through his third straight lackluster offensive performance by amassing 11 points. The normally prolific scorer has only averaged 11 points during that stretch, a far cry from the 19 season figure he came into the night with. Brooklyn fell to 7 - 17 and currently resides in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They remain home for a showdown against the Heat on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 17 Percentage of field goals ,has 82 Losses ,has 7 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 54 Percentage of field goals ,has 11 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."] |
The visiting San Antonio Spurs took their revenge on the host Utah Jazz, beating them, 100 - 86, in a rematch of Wednesday's matchup. Kawhi Leonard continues to show an expanded role in the San Antonio (5 - 1) system, as he is now averaging 29 points per game on the year, up more than seven from the career high he set last season. Leonard was the unequivocal leader of the team in the blowout, posting team - highs in points (29), rebounds (11), and assists (four). After suffering a loss to Utah earlier in the week, the Spurs came out strong on the Jazz's home court, establishing a 10 - point lead by the end of the first quarter. Tough defense was the story for San Antonio, as the team held the Jazz to just 38 percent from the floor. The Jazz (3 - 3), meanwhile, saw stagnant offensive play for much of the game. Star Gordon Hayward and bench contributor Alec Burks remain sidelined by injury, while star Derrick Favors is still struggling following a knee injury that kept him out during the preseason. Favors could not get his shots to fall on Friday, hitting just 3 - of - 13 from the floor. Sophomore Rodney Hood, meanwhile, continued to see increased minutes in Hayward's absence, leading the team with 18 points. The Spurs will return to San Antonio to host the Kings on Saturday, while the Jazz will travel to New York on Sunday to play the Knicks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 3 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 3 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 1 Percentage of field goals ,has 100 Losses ,has 29 Total points ,has 5 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder (41 - 30) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (18 - 51) 127 - 117 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. This marked another huge win for the Thunder, as they continue to hold on to the eighth and final projected playoff seed in the Western Conference standings. They pushed their lead on the Phoenix Suns to three games, while they also hold a three and a half game lead over the New Orleans Pelicans. If they can continue increasing their current four - game win streak, they could also catch up with the Dallas Mavericks, who are only three games above the Thunder and sit in the seventh spot. The Lakers, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from contention, and look as if they'll be getting one of the top draft picks in the 2015 NBA Draft. The Thunder shot very well, going 56 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line. With Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka sidelined for the forseeable future with injuries, MVP candidate Russell Westbrook again had a big game. He went off for a team - high of 27 points (9 - 17 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT), while also coming up with 11 assists and two steals in 30 minutes. He continues to be one of the best, if not the best player so far in the second half of the season, as he's averaging 31 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists over his last 14 games. Enes Kanter was a big factor in the win as well, finishing with 25 points (10 - 15 FG, 5 - 5 FT) and 16 rebounds. He's really stepped up with Ibaka out, and has recorded six double - doubles in a row, while averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds during that span. Dion Waiters was the third Thunder starter to surpass the 20 - point mark, as he posted 23 points (10 - 16 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and four assists. Rookie Jordan Clarkson did everything he could to keep the Lakers in this game while starting at point guard. He went 12 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points, to go along with seven assists and three blocked shots. It was a career - high in both points and blocks for Clarkson, as he continues to make his case for a larger role come next season. Starting alongside Clarkson, Jeremy Lin had a solid game as well, finishing with 19 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and seven assists. He's put together two impressive games in a row, as he just went off for 29 points and five assists against the Sixers on Sunday. Ryan Kelly was the third starter in double figures, as he recorded 16 points (5 - 9 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) and five rebounds in 29 minutes. Coming off the bench, Wayne Ellington chipped in with 15 points (6 - 14 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt) and three rebounds over 24 minutes as well. The Thunder's next game will be on the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, while the Lakers will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 52 Percentage of 3 points ,has 56 Percentage of field goals ,has 30 Losses ,has 127 Total points ,has 41 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 51 Percentage of 3 points ,has 117 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ."] |
Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant rebounding and a balanced effort keyed Minnesota's fifth road win. Andrew Wiggins paced them with 19 points, while Zach LaVine registered 18. Towns posted a game - high 18 rebounds to go along with 17 points, five assists and a block. Gorgui Dieng had a near double - double with 12 points and nine boards, and Ricky Rubio went for 10 points, eight assists, five rebounds and two steals. The T-Wolves also outperformed the Hawks on the boards by a sizable 52 - 35 margin and held them to just two points over the final 4:50. Dennis Schroder's 21 points led Atlanta. Paul Millsap put together an 18 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also included seven assists and two steals. Kyle Korver went for 10 points and five rebounds and Mike Muscala led the second unit with 16 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 35 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 18 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 52 Rebounds ."] |
Lou Williams came - up just shy of a career - high as he poured in 40 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting, including 4 - of - 8 from downtown and 14 - of - 14 from the free throw line. Luol Deng added 18 points, while the only other player for the Lakers to score in double digits was Timofey Mozgov, who finished with 13 points. The Lakers gave up 18 turnovers, while they tallied 16 assists on 35 field goals. They went 23 - of - 29 from the foul line. Memphis was led by Troy Daniels, who scored a season - high 31 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting, including 6 - of - 12 from long range, along with four assists, and two rebounds, in 34 minutes off the bench. Marc Gasol finished with 19 points, eight assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block, in 34 minutes. The Grizzlies dished 32 assists on 41 field goals. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 32 Number of team assists ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 16 Number of team assists ,has 18 Points in 4th quarter ,has 18 Turnovers ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (9 - 5) defeated the Detroit Pistons (3 - 12) 104 - 98 on Wednesday. Los Angeles has won two straight and four of their last five games. Matt Barnes missed a second straight game with a sore calf, giving sophomore Reggie Bullock another spot start. The Clippers committed 16 turnovers in the sloppy game, which allowed the Pistons to stay in the game. Jamal Crawford scored a game - high 25 points, and Chris Paul had 23 points. The Clippers have two more games on their road trip. They'll visit Houston on Friday to play the Rockets. Detroit has dropped seven straight games. Brandon Jennings has sat out the last two games with a sprained left thumb. D.J. Augustin and Spencer Dinwiddie are playing well at point guard in Jennings' absence. Andre Drummond had a second straight impressive game. He put up 17 points and 13 rebounds in 38 minutes Wednesday. The Pistons seem to be going away from force feeding Drummond in the post, and they're simply letting him clean up all of his teammates' mistakes, a role that he excelled in last season. They'll host the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 12 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 5 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The Houston Rockets (3 - 3) defeated the Sacramento Kings (1 - 5) by a score of 116 - 110 on Friday. In the continued absence of DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles), Sacramento opted to go with a smaller lineup versus the Rockets on Friday. Kings offseason acquisition Marco Belinelli was in the starting five at small forward as part of the personnel shift, but couldn’t come close to duplicating the success he’d enjoyed off the bench in the first five games. The veteran guard had already tallied three double - digit scoring nights this season in a reserve role, but only mustered five points and a paltry 20 percent success rate from the field versus the Rockets. Houston rode the hot hand of James Harden, who posted his third consecutive strong offensive showing after a slow start from the field this season. The All-Star guard was in the zone Friday, posting season bests in points, assists, and shooting percentage. Harden has shot 44 percent (31 - for - 71) during his three - game hot streak, posting 37, 28, and 43 points, respectively during those contests. Houston also enjoyed productive outings from their other four starters, which included Clint Capela posting a double - double while subbing in for the resting Dwight Howard. Marcus Thornton also pitched in with a strong 16 - point effort in the absence of Terrance Jones (face). The Rockets evened their record at 3 - 3 and vault into a second - place tie with the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Houston next heads to Los Angeles for a Saturday showdown with the Clippers. Facing a 61 - 50 deficit at the half, the Kings were able to rally and make the game interesting in the third and fourth quarters largely on the back of their bench. Omri Casspi and Darren Collison contributed a pair of 22 - point efforts, which were essential on a night where Rudy Gay could not find the basket for the better part of three quarters. Meanwhile, Belinelli, James Anderson, and Kosta Koufos flopped in starting roles. First-round pick Willie Cauley-Stein, relegated to the bench as part of the Kings’ lineup makeover prior to the game, mustered seven points and nine rebounds over 22 minutes. The Kings dropped to 1 - 5 on the season and remain in last place in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. They'll remain at home for a Saturday tilt with the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 5 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 1 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 3 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Boston Celtics (27 - 36) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (45 - 19) 95 - 92 on Wednesday in Boston. The Grizzlies' Mike Conley had a chance to tie the game at the end with a 28 - foot three point jumper, but it was off and the Celtics were able to pull off the upset without their main contributor off the bench, Isaiah Thomas (back). Boston was lead by Avery Bradley, who missed the last three games with an elbow injury. Bradley had 17 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting and five rebounds in 34 minutes. Bradley's return to the starting lineup sent Jae Crowder back to the bench, and Crowder once again thrived in the role, scoring 16 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting in 28 minutes. Kelly Olynyk also contributed 15 points in 20 minutes off the bench. Tyler Zeller (12) and Brandon Bass (12) round out the Celtics players who scored in double figures. The victory pushes Boston to just one - game behind the eighth - place Hornets for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite his last - second miss, Conley still lead the way for Memphis in the losing effort, scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting. Tony Allen contributed 16 points and five rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench. Marc Gasol struggled to get anything going Monday, as he scored just nine points on 4 - of - 9 shooting to go with seven rebounds and has failed to score in double figures in two of his last three games. As a team, the Grizzlies struggled to take care of the ball recording 21 turnovers to go with just 21 assists. But, despite the loss, Memphis still sits in second place in the Western Conference with a 2 - game lead over the third - place Rockets. Up next, the Grizzlies will travel to Washington Thursday to take on the Wizards, while the Celtics will stay home and go up against the Magic on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 28 Number of team assists ,has 36 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 27 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 21 Number of team assists ,has 19 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 21 Turnovers ,has 45 Wins ."] |
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans 143 - 114, at Smoothie King Center on Friday evening. The Pelicans led after one quarter but the Nets surged back in the second, outscoring the Pelicans by 15 in the second quarter, to take a 66 - 54 lead at halftime. The Nets then continued to dominated in the second half, outscoring the Pelicans 77 - 60 in the final two quarters to cruise to their highest point total of the season. This marks only the second road win over the season for the Nets (9 - 33), as they now move to 2 - 18 on the road. Brook Lopez led the way for Brooklyn, as usual, with 23 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting, to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks, in 24 minutes. Bojan Bogdanovic also chipped in 23 points, to go along with his six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 27 minutes. Six other players scored in double digits for the Nets, while five of those players came off the bench. Rookie Caris LeVert was the next highest scorer, as he chipped in 17 points on 6 - of - 6 shooting, including 3 - of - 3 from long range, to go along with six assists, and five rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench. The Nets still remain at the bottom of the East, all but out of any playoff contention, but they can be proud of this solid road win nonetheless. The Nets will see if they can keep rolling as they visit Charlotte on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Pelicans (17 - 27) fell short in a disappointing effort, as they shot 41 percent from the field, while allowing the Nets to shoot 58 percent. Five players scored in double digits, led by Anthony Davis, who finished with 22 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting, in 27 minutes. Dante Cunningham chipped in 14 points to go along with seven rebounds, while Jrue Holiday added 12 points and eight assists. The Pelicans can not afford to lose any more games to teams with worse records than their own, as they need every win they can get to remain in contention for the eighth spot in the West. They will look to bounce back but will have to do so against a tough opponent, as they play host to the Cavaliers on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 27 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 58 Percentage of field goals ,has 33 Losses ,has 143 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."] |
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