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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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Robert Covington') has 18 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nerlens Noel') has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gerald Henderson') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dario Saric') has 33 Minutes played, has 20 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nik Stauskas') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Horford') has 12 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcus Smart') has 21 Points, has 8 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 33 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kelly Olynyk') has 16 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul Millsap') has 1 Blocks, has 1 3-pointers made, has 1 Personal fouls, has 17 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals, has 2 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwight Howard') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 5 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws made, has 12 Points, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dennis Schroder') has 4 Assists, has 33 Minutes played, has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 20 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 5 Personal fouls, has 20 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Buddy Hield') has 5 Defensive rebounds, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jrue Holiday') has 5 Assists, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 18 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'TJ Warren') has 29 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'PJ Tucker') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Durant') has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 12 Assists, has 12 Field goals made, has 36 Points, has 5 Steals"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 7 Assists, has 32 Points, has 11 Total rebounds, has 9 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tristan Thompson') has 24 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyrie Irving') has 5 Assists, has 37 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Matthew Dellavedova') has 3 Free throws made, has 8 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Blake Griffin') has 34 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeAndre Jordan') has 19 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Paul') has 14 Assists, has 3 Personal fouls, has 15 Points, has 3 Steals"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Carter-Williams') has 6 Assists, has 35 Minutes played, has 23 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Taj Gibson') has 3 Assists, has 20 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 6 Assists, has 19 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Trevor Ariza') has 2 3-pointers made, has 2 Free throws made, has 10 Points, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Clint Capela') has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'James Harden') has 9 Assists, has 42 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Gordon') has 10 3-pointers attempted, has 5 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 21 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 17 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gorgui Dieng') has 2 Blocks, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 37 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ricky Rubio') has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 21 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul George') has 37 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Myles Turner') has 4 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 15 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 5 Assists, has 19 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Teague') has 10 Assists, has 20 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMar DeRozan') has 27 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyle Lowry') has 7 Assists, has 15 Field goals attempted, has 32 Minutes played, has 15 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Terrence Ross') has 21 Minutes played, has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Carmelo Anthony') has 3 Assists, has 21 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jerian Grant') has 1 Assists, has 38 Minutes played, has 19 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Sasha Vujacic') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 35 Minutes played, has 13 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Love') has 24 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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marvin Williams') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 11 Points, has 14 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Spencer Hawes') has 3 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 16 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 9 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 2 3-pointers made, has 28 Field goals attempted, has 40 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals, has 2 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Troy Daniels') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 17 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tobias Harris') has 2 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 22 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Aaron Gordon') has 4 Assists, has 10 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Vucevic') has 4 Assists, has 6 Blocks, has 15 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Victor Oladipo') has 3 Assists, has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 5 3-pointers made, has 3 Personal fouls, has 29 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Elfrid Payton') has 10 Assists, has 11 Points, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Evan Fournier') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 15 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul George') has 25 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Myles Turner') has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 11 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Teague') has 11 Assists, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Jefferson') has 7 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 19 Minutes played, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 10 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Booker') has 5 Assists, has 13 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 15 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 15 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Pau Gasol') has 24 Minutes played, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Victor Oladipo') has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 13 Assists, has 35 Minutes played, has 23 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 40 Minutes played, has 8 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Matt Barnes') has 2 Assists, has 5 Field goals made, has 10 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Courtney Lee') has 5 Field goals made, has 15 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 3 Assists, has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 19 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Duncan') has 36 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 6 Assists, has 25 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 8 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 27 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Harrison Barnes') has 5 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 9 Free throws attempted, has 26 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dirk Nowitzki') has 11 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Wesley Matthews') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 12 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Deron Williams') has 6 Assists, has 21 Points, has 1 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Harris') has 1 Assists, has 17 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcus Morris') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jon Leuer') has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andre Drummond') has 14 Points, has 15 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tobias Harris') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stanley Johnson') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul George') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Thaddeus Young') has 5 Defensive rebounds, has 18 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Teague') has 6 Assists, has 10 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 1 Personal fouls, has 12 Points, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Glenn Robinson III') has 1 3-pointers made, has 11 Points, has 1 Steals"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 34 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Mirotic') has 12 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 21 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Damian Lillard') has 3 Free throws made"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'JJ Redick') has 30 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Matt Barnes') has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 3 Personal fouls, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Glen Davis') has 9 Minutes played"] |
At one point this season, Nerlens Noel found himself out of the 76ers' rotation entirely. His minutes have since then fluctuated, but in this week's back - to - back set he had a chance to prove his worth. And it appears as though Noel has done so, as in his last two games, Noel has recorded a total of 35 points while shooting 13 - of - 19 (68 percent) from the field and 21 total rebounds. He's stepped into the big shoes of Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor and not only has produced in back - to - back games, but has led to victories in back - to - back games. Likewise, for the Bucks, Greg Monroe is proving after a countless amount of criticism that he still has a role to play in this leauge. After his 30 - point performance Wednesday, Monroe has now recorded a total of 45 points and 19 rebounds while shooting 18 - of - 30 (60 percent) from the field over his last two contests. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Greg Monroe') has 2 Assists, has 2 Personal fouls"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Pau Gasol') has 4 Assists, has 17 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Manu Ginobili') has 3 Assists, has 11 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Danilo Gallinari') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Jokic') has 5 Assists, has 19 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Wilson Chandler') has 11 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 16 Points, has 16 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'J.J. Barea') has 5 Assists, has 32 Minutes played, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jason Thompson') has 18 Minutes played"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bojan Bogdanovic') has 16 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Whitehead') has 5 Assists, has 13 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Hassan Whiteside') has 3 Blocks, has 12 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Goran Dragic') has 8 Assists, has 20 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'James Johnson') has 5 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 17 Points, has 2 Steals"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jabari Brown') has 5 Free throws made, has 10 Points"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Willy Hernangomez') has 16 Points, has 16 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Caris LeVert') has 2 Assists, has 10 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Trevor Booker') has 3 Assists, has 12 Points, has 8 Total 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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Carmelo Anthony') has 3 Assists, has 25 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jose Calderon') has 3 Assists, has 21 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jason Smith') has 14 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Julius Randle') has 4 Assists, has 4 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 9 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Wesley Matthews') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dirk Nowitzki') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Seth Curry') has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Deron Williams') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Justin Anderson') has 2 Assists, has 19 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 3 Personal fouls, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'TJ Warren') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'David Lee') has 21 Minutes played, has 7 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 6 3-pointers made, has 3 Personal fouls, has 28 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Harrison Barnes') has 30 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 4 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 37 Minutes played, has 4 Personal fouls, has 34 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ricky Rubio') has 15 Assists, has 13 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 5 Steals"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'CJ Miles') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'George Hill') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 21 Minutes played, has 15 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 5 Assists, has 13 Free throws attempted, has 8 Free throws made, has 38 Minutes played, has 2 Personal fouls, has 36 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Love') has 37 Minutes played, has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kobe Bryant') has 17 Assists, has 19 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nick Young') has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Thaddeus Young') has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 11 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 15 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Deron Williams') has 4 Assists, has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jarrett Jack') has 4 Assists, has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 8 Free throws attempted, has 7 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Andersen') has 9 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 9 Assists, has 1 Defensive rebounds, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 25 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 11 Free throws attempted, has 8 Free throws made, has 1 Personal fouls, has 28 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Goran Dragic') has 3 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 9 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 9 Free throws attempted, has 6 Free throws made, has 35 Minutes played, has 17 Points, has 2 Steals"] |
Two star wings dominated Friday's game for the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a first - time All-Star at 22 years old, scored 26 points on 11 - of - 16 shooting to go with eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. Antetokounmpo, known by many as'The Greek Freak, 'is the first player ever to rank in the top 20 in the NBA in scoring, assists, rebounds, steals, and blocks in the same season. Friday only added to that, as Giannis helped build on career highs across all statistical categories. Meanwhile, wing man Khris Middleton scored a team - high 30 points. Middleton shot 11 - of - 18 from the field and 8 - of - 9 from the free - throw line. Though he did not hit a three, he scored incredibly efficiently and led the team on what was a stellar offensive night. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Khris Middleton') has 18 Field goals attempted, has 11 Field goals made, has 9 Free throws attempted, has 8 Free throws made, has 30 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 2 Blocks, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 11 Field goals made, has 26 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Bosh') has 2 Assists, has 20 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Hassan Whiteside') has 16 Points, has 16 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 1 Assists, has 19 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Beno Udrih') has 6 Assists, has 14 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gerald Green') has 8 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marquese Chriss') has 5 Field goals made, has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Booker') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 2 Field goals made, has 8 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 27 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Pau Gasol') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 1 Personal fouls, has 16 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Parker') has 1 Defensive rebounds, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 1 Free throws attempted, has 1 Personal fouls, has 20 Points, has 1 Total 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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Avery Bradley') has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 16 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kent Bazemore') has 3 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 21 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Teague') has 7 Assists, has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 15 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 24 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Harrison Barnes') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 20 Points, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'J.J. Barea') has 4 Assists, has 17 Points, has 1 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Seth Curry') has 3 Assists, has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 9 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Carmelo Anthony') has 3 Assists, has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kristaps Porzingis') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 24 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Joakim Noah') has 2 Assists"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Courtney Lee') has 2 Assists"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Rose') has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Justin Holiday') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 16 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Justin Anderson') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dirk Nowitzki') has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwight Powell') has 7 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 6 Free throws attempted, has 16 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Steven Adams') has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 9 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 15 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 23 Field goals attempted, has 13 Field goals made, has 8 Free throws attempted, has 7 Free throws made, has 1 Personal fouls, has 36 Points, has 12 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Evan Turner') has 7 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jared Sullinger') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 17 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcus Smart') has 2 3-pointers made, has 36 Minutes played, has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 5 Assists, has 14 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Khris Middleton') has 10 Field goals attempted"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jorge Gutierrez') has 10 Minutes played"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Steven Adams') has 1 Blocks, has 19 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 5 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 24 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 29 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Enes Kanter') has 16 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Harrison Barnes') has 1 Personal fouls"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dirk Nowitzki') has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Seth Curry') has 16 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nerlens Noel') has 7 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 16 Minutes played, has 13 Points"] |
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 ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 1 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 22 Points, has 12 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Toney Douglas') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Draymond Green') has 11 Defensive rebounds, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 14 Points, has 12 Total rebounds, has 4 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 18 Points"
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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 ."
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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 ."
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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 ."
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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 ."
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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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 19 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyle Korver') has 10 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Dennis Schroder') has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mike Muscala') has 16 Points"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Luol Deng') has 18 Points"
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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 ."
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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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Willie Cauley-Stein') has 22 Minutes played, has 7 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Darren Collison') has 3 3-pointers made, has 22 Points, has 3 Turnovers"] |
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 ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 28 Minutes played, has 16 Points"
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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 ."
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Playing without the services of Rudy Gay and Omri Casspi, DeMarcus Cousins was relied on even more than usual, and he responded with a game - high 33 points. However, the remaining members of Sacramento's starting five posted single - digit scoring tallies, with Kosta Koufos (six points, nine boards), Garret Temple (five points), Ben McLemore (five points) and Darren Collision (two points on 1 - of - 8 shooting) all considerably underperforming. Ty Lawson was the only other player with double - digits in the scoring column, supplying 10 points off the bench. Dorian Finney-Smith led the way for Dallas with 17 points, while Harrison Barnes, Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews all had matching 15 - point efforts. Devin Harris (14 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a steal) and Seth Curry (13 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals) were highly productive in reserve roles. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Ben McLemore') has 5 Field goals attempted, has 5 Personal fouls, has 5 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Deron Williams') has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Harris') has 1 Assists, has 14 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Seth Curry') has 4 Assists, has 13 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"] |
The Detroit Pistons defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118 - 98 Wednesday at the Palace in Auburn Hills. For the Pistons (22 - 27), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope put on a show, as the team got a much - needed victory after dropping their last three. Caldwell-Pope finished with a game - high 38 points on 12 - of - 18 shooting from the field and an incredible 8 - of - 11 from behind the arc. Andre Drummond's 17 points made him the only over Detroit player to score in double figures, with the Pistons' bench coming up huge in the winning effort. Led my Tobias Harris' 19 points and Ish Smith's 15, the bench ended up scoring a total of 48 points Wednesday. The win keeps the Pistons within striking distance of the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference standings, The Pelicans (19 - 31), on the other hand, did not benefit from a cast of contributors like their counterparts managed to. Anthony Davis led the way with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday had a double - double of his own with 22 points and 11 assists. Beyond that pairing, however, Terrence Jones was the the only one who was able to reach double - digit scoring with 11 points in 27 minutes. In fact, besides Davis and Holiday, who combined to shoot 56 percent from the field, the team shot a poor 18 - of - 41 (44 percent) from the field overall. Up next, the Pistons will remain home Friday to take on the Timberwolves, while the Pelicans will look to avoid losing their fourth straight game when they play the Wizards on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 27 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 31 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 19 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Terrence Jones') has 1 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 27 Minutes played, has 11 Points, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 31 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jrue Holiday') has 11 Assists, has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andre Drummond') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope') has 11 3-pointers attempted, has 8 3-pointers made, has 18 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 38 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tobias Harris') has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ish Smith') has 15 Points"] |
The Indiana Pacers upset the Toronto Raptors, 100 - 90, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs Saturday at the Air Canada Centre. Facing a Raptors squad that sported a stellar 32 - 9 record at home during the regular season, and owners of a 19 - 22 road mark themselves, the Pacers pulled off an improbable upset. As was usually the case during the regular season, Paul George stepped to the forefront with a stellar all - around effort, and Indiana played stalwart defense by generating 19 turnovers from a team that was second - best (13 per game) at limiting them this season. The Pacers long - distance shooting was pivotal as well, as they managed to drain 21 of their 29 shots from beyond the arc. George and Monta Ellis combined to shoot 77 percent (7 - for - 9) from long distance. George's 33 points led the visitors, and he added six assists, four rebounds and two blocks. Ellis was a distant second with 15 points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals. George Hill pitched in with 10 points, three rebounds and a steal. Solomon Hill led the reserves with 13 points and two rebounds, continuing his stretch of strong play from the final days of the regular season. Myles Turner was productive in a reserve role as well, tallying 10 points, five rebounds and five blocks. Toronto was led by Corey Joseph's 18 - point effort in 24 minutes off the bench. He added three rebounds, three assists and a steal. DeMar DeRozan led the starting five with 14 points, four assists, two rebounds and two steals. Kyle Lowry was outperformed by Joseph, as he was only able to manage 11 points, seven assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block over a game - high 41 minutes. He also commited a game - high six turnovers. Jonas Valanciunas was a force down low, scoring 12 points, hauling in 19 rebounds and recording a block in just 21 minutes. The two teams reconvene for Game 2 at the Air Canada Centre on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 21 Percentage of 3 points ,has 1 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 21 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 19 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 100 Percentage of 3 points ,has 13 Losses ,has 1 Total points ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 5 Assists, has 15 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'George Hill') has 10 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Myles Turner') has 5 Blocks, has 10 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Solomon Hill') has 13 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jonas Valanciunas') has 1 Blocks, has 21 Minutes played, has 12 Points, has 19 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMar DeRozan') has 4 Assists, has 5 Field goals made, has 14 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Cory Joseph') has 3 Assists, has 24 Minutes played, has 18 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
The Washington Wizards (20) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (0 - 2) 118 - 113 Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court after serving his one - game suspension stemming from last postseason, and did so with a vengeance. Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 27 points and came within one rebound of a double - double, tallying nine boards. The 20 - year - old added three steals and a pair of assists in a performance that offered a glimpse of the vast potential that he possesses. The Wizards were paced by a 26 - point outburst from Bradley Beal, while backcourt mate John Wall chipped in with a 19 - point, 10 - assist double - double. While the rest of the Wizards starters struggled offensively, Ramon Sessions came off the bench to post a highly efficient 23 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting over just 26 minutes on the court. Veteran offseason acquisition Gary Neal poured in 13 points of his own to help supplement the efforts of his fellow trio of guards. The Bucks also got another productive effort from new center Greg Monroe, but the prized free agent signing encountered more of a challenge on the glass against the stout defense of Marcin Gortat on Friday. Monroe matched his 22 points from the opener on excellent 72 percent shooting, but managed only five boards, a steep drop from the 14 he hauled in Wednesday. Although Milwaukee additionally saw Khris Middleton rebound from a lackluster opener with an 18 - point effort, and benefited from a Michael Carter-Williams double - double, they saw the Wizards outscore them 36 - 21 in the final period to send them to their second defeat in as many games. The victory keeps the Wizards perfect at 20 and in first place in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. They head home for a Halloween showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday. The loss drops the Bucks to 0 - 2 and keeps them in last place in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. They head to Toronto to face the Raptors on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 2 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 21 Points in 4th quarter ,has 0 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Greg Monroe') has 14 Field goals attempted, has 22 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Khris Middleton') has 18 Points"] |
The Portland Trail Blazers (50 - 26) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (41 - 35), 99 - 90, on Saturday at the Moda Center. One night after clinching the Northwest Division title, Portland would have had every right to rest its starters. However, the Trail Blazers are battling with the Clippers for a top - four seed in the Western Conference, so they deployed their regular starting lineup against a Pelicans team that is fighting for the eighth seed. The Trail Blazers dominated the Pelicans on the boards, out - rebounding them 51 - 35. The Pelicans had a chance to grab sole possession of the eighth spot in the West with a win, but they mustered just 18 points in the fourth quarter to fall to the Trail Blazers for the third time this season. New Orleans had won four straight coming into Saturday's contest, but a two - minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter cost it a fifth consecutive victory. Anthony Davis was held in check by LaMarcus Aldridge, finishing with 19 points on 8 - of - 20 shooting to go with nine rebounds. Davis had n't been held to less than 20 points or 10 rebounds since March 10 against Brooklyn. The Pelicans have a very difficult remaining schedule with meetings against the Warriors and Memphis on back - to - back nights starting Tuesday. Portland has now won six of its last seven games to move to 50 - 26 on the season with six games remaining. LaMarcus Aldridge had another productive night with 21 points and 12 rebounds over 37 minutes of action. Chris Kaman provided a spark off the bench with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Trail Blazers will head east to face the Nets on Monday before returning home to host the Timberwolves on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 26 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 51 Points in 4th quarter ,has 50 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 35 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 18 Points in 4th quarter ,has 35 Rebounds ,has 41 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 20 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 19 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 37 Minutes played, has 21 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Kaman') has 16 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"] |
The Sacramento Kings defeated the Utah Jazz 94 - 93 Wednesday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Kings (12 - 17) looked sluggish for the first three quarters of Wednesday's game, and rightfully so after a hard - fought home victory over the Trail Blazers the night before. Something clicked, however, in the final period, as Sacramento managed to erase a double - digit victory and pull out the victory thanks to some timely free throws from DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins finished with a team - high 21 points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes as the only starter to reach double figures. Meanwhile, the reserve backcourt pairing of Ty Lawson and Garrett Temple combined for 30 points to help make up for a lackluster performance from the starters. For the Jazz (18 - 12), they came into the game undermanned in the backcourt, with George Hill (toe), Dante Exum (knee) and Rodney Hood (illness) all ruled out prior to Wednesday's matchup. That left their bench thin, and it showed, as the four reserves managed to combine for just 21 points. As a result, it was on Gordon Hayward to carry the load offensively, and he did not disappoint, scoring a game - high 28 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting from the field on top of 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also made his presence felt down low, as not only did he give Cousins' problems from start to finish, but he also managed to record 17 points and 14 rebounds. Ultimately, on a night where both teams were playing the second game of a back - to - back set, the Jazz just could n't finish the deal in the fourth quarter. Up next, the Kings will travel to Minnesota on Friday to take on the Timberwolves, while the Jazz will stay at home Friday to play the Raptors. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 12 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 18 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 17 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarcus Cousins') has 31 Minutes played, has 21 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Rudy Gobert') has 17 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (23 - 34) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (41 - 17) 123 - 119 on Thursday. Not many people would have expected the shorthanded Pelicans to win a game over the Thunder, but they did just that on Thursday. The key for New Orleans was their lights - out shooting, as they shot 52 percent from the field, 94 percent from the free - throw line and 60 percent from three - point range. The bench differential was huge as well, with the Pelicans bench scoring 60 points to the Thunder's 20. The one criticism with Oklahoma City is that they are a two - man team and that became the issue on Thursday. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both put up monster lines, but it wasn’t enough to win. Durant finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, while Westbrook tallied 44 points, nine assists and four rebounds. Only one other player scored in double - digits, as Serge Ibaka scored 15 in the loss. Up next for Oklahoma City is a showcase game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. New Orleans came into this game as a six - point underdog and rode their bench to a win. Ryan Anderson scored 26 points off the bench, with Jrue Holiday providing 22 points and nine assists of his own. Anthony Davis led the team with 30 points and also swatted away four shots in the win. Norris Cole put in a all - around great performance, as he accumulated 21 points, six rebounds and eight assists in the victory. The Pelicans will look to build on this win on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their next game. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 60 Percentage of 3 points ,has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 34 Losses ,has 123 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Durant') has 7 Assists, has 32 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 4 Blocks, has 30 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Norris Cole') has 8 Assists, has 21 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jrue Holiday') has 9 Assists, has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ryan Anderson') has 26 Points"] |
The Utah Jazz (26 - 25) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (29 - 26) 121 - 119 in overtime at American Airlines Center on Tuesday thanks to a long buzzer - beating two - pointer from Gordon Hayward. The win marks Utah's seventh in a row. Over the course of the win streak, the Jazz have owned the NBA's best defense, holding opponents to an average of under 87 points per game. The win against Dallas, however, improves Utah's record to just 2 - 18 when their opponents score 100 or more points. The defense - minded team managed to change their gameplan to defeat Dallas, however, shooting a high percentage and keeping an up - tempo offense. Rising star Rodney Hood led the Jazz with 29 points. Hood has seen an increased role for Utah in his sophomore season, as he has received an uptick in minutes and shot attempts. Hood led the team with 26 field goal attempts against Dallas in 43 minutes, while also pulling down five rebounds and dishing five assists. Despite being the offensive center of attention, Hood did not commit a turnover. Small forward Gordon Hayward also came up huge for Utah, scoring 20 points including a game - winning fadeaway. Hayward has led Utah with an average of 20 points per game in 2015 - 16. Despite the extended playing time, the normally prolific shot - blocking Jazz frontcourt only managed to send back two shots, while Dallas recorded just one block as a team in 53 minutes. The Mavericks have now lost four of their last five, and are increasingly in danger of losing ground to Utah and Portland in the Western Conference playoff race. The overimte loss came at an unfavorable time for the sliding Mavs, who could be sitting just one game out of the lottery by the All-Star break. Dallas did not go down without a fight, however. Small forward Chandler Parsons led the team with 24 points on 8 - for - 16 shooting while also recording a block and a steal. Point guard Deron Williams, meanwhile, had a strong outing, going for 23 points and hitting 11 of 13 at the free - throw line. Dallas poured in 11 team three - pointers, edging out the Jazz, but could simply not score as efficiently as their opponents on Tuesday. The Jazz will travel to New Orleans, where Mardi Gras celebrations should still be in full effect, on Wednesday for their final game before the All-Star break. Dallas, on the other hand, will not return to action until they take on the Magic on Feb. 19. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 26 Losses ,has 119 Total points ,has 11 Turnovers ,has 29 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 25 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 26 Turnovers ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gordon Hayward') has 20 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Chandler Parsons') has 1 Blocks, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 24 Points, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Deron Williams') has 13 Free throws attempted, has 11 Free throws made, has 23 Points"] |
The Nets (38 - 44) took care of business Wednesday, defeating the Magic (25 - 57) 101 - 88. The game was a must - win for Brooklyn, who trail the eighth place Pacers by a half - game in the Eastern Conference. If the Pacers fall to the Grizzlies, they’ll relinquish their playoff spot to the Nets. If not, Brooklyn’s season is over. A loss would not improve Orlando’s draft position, so the Magic had nothing to play for but pride. They put up a good fight. Orlando led by two points at halftime. Midway through the third, they extended their lead to 10 points. But, by the end of the quarter, the Nets had closed the gap, tying the game 75 - 75. The fourth quarter was all Brooklyn, as they outscored the Magic 26 - 13. The Nets’ leading scorer came off the bench. Bojan Bogdanovic had 28 points (12 - 17 FG, 4 - 8 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes. Thaddeus Young had 16 points (5 - 13 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes. Joe Johnson also scored 16 points (7 - 15 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt), to go with seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 41 minutes. Brook Lopez had a relatively quiet game, recording 14 points (4 - 8 FG), seven rebounds, one assist, four steals and three blocks in 33 minutes. Nikola Vucevic was the Magic’s leading scorer with 26 points (12 - 21 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt), to go with 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes. Victor Oladipo had 19 points (7 - 17 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 44 minutes. Andrew Nicholson contributed 18 points (8 - 10 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes. With the victory, the Nets completed the season series sweep of the Magic 30. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 44 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 26 Points in 4th quarter ,has 38 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 57 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 13 Points in 4th quarter ,has 25 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Vucevic') has 5 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 21 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 40 Minutes played, has 26 Points, has 11 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Brook Lopez') has 1 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 33 Minutes played, has 14 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bojan Bogdanovic') has 2 Assists, has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 34 Minutes played, has 28 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"] |
The Golden State Warriors (50) remained undefeated Wednesday, as they vanquished the Los Angeles Clippers (4 - 1) Wednesday by a score of 112 - 108 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland. Midway through the third quarter, it looked like the Warriors were going to run away with the game, maintaining a double - digit lead through the first six or so minutes. However, the Clippers were able to make a run late in the quarter to take a one - point lead into final period. From there, it was the Stephen Curry show. While Los Angeles managed to keep it close through the final 12 minutes, they simply had no answer for last year’s MVP. Curry scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 31 points (8 - 17 FG, 7 - 11 3Pt) for the game in 33 minutes. Harrison Barnes also came up big in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 straight points at one point and finishing with a team - high nine rebounds in 36 minutes. Klay Thompson’s clutch free throws put the game out of reach, and his block on Jamal Crawford in the closing seconds sealed the deal. He finished with 16 points in 32 minutes. For the Clippers, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin did everything they could to keep their team in the game, but in the end, it just wasn’t enough. Griffin stuffed the stat sheet, scoring 23 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out six assists in 38 minutes, while Paul managed a team - high 24 points and nine assists in 29 minutes. DeAndre Jordan recorded a double - double of 11 points and 13 rebounds. Up next, the Warriors will stay at home to play the Nuggets on Thursday, while the Clippers will head home Friday to face the Rockets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 112 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 1 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeAndre Jordan') has 11 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Paul') has 9 Assists, has 24 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 32 Minutes played, has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 11 3-pointers attempted, has 7 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 33 Minutes played, has 31 Points"] |
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 118 - 108, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday evening. The Bucks (38 - 36) checked into Tuesday's contest with only a 16 - 19 road record but determined to keep their fifth seeding in the Eastern Conference away from the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers, which lingered only a half - game behind coming into the night's action. Milwaukee got off to a fast start with a 35 - point first quarter added another 37 in the second period to build a 72 - 50 halftime lead. Their stellar 62 percent shooting helped them stave off a second - half comeback from the Hornets (33 - 41), which outscored them by a 58 - 46 margin over the third and fourth quarters. The rebounding battle was also key, as Milwaukee hauled in 42 boards to Charlotte's 31. Tony Snell led the Bucks on the night with 26 points, three rebounds and one assist. Giannis Antetokounmpo provided 20 points, eight boards, two assists and a block. Malcolm Brogdon posted a 14 - point, 10 - assist double - double that also included three rebounds and a steal. Khris Middleton matched Brogdon's scoring total and added five rebounds and an assist. Greg Monroe led the second unit with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Kemba Walker's 26 points led the Hornets, a total he supplemented with five assists and three rebounds. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist managed 12 points, six rebounds, an assist and a steal. Cody Zeller supplied eight points, one rebound and two steals. Frank Kaminsky III led the bench with 20 points, four rebounds and three assists and Jeremy Lamb was productive as a reserve as well with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. The Bucks now travel to Boston to take on the Celtics on Wednesday night, while the Hornets head north of the border to take on Toronto on Wednesday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 41 Number of team assists ,has 108 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 26 Total points ,has 31 Points in 1st quarter ,has 33 Points in 2nd quarter ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Cody Zeller') has 8 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Frank Kaminsky') has 3 Assists, has 20 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeremy Lamb') has 2 Assists, has 16 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
The Denver Nuggets (6 - 5) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (1 - 10) 115 - 98 on Tuesday. In a game where small - ball was on display, the Nuggets prevailed with an impressive victory. Denver shot 53 percent from the field and hit 15 - of - 30 threes to go 50 percent from long distance. The shooting is no surprise though, as the Pelicans continue to prove they have one of the worst defenses in the NBA. Anthony Davis left this game in the first quarter because of a shoulder injury and did not return. The Nuggets also rebounded the Pelicans 43 - 33 in the win and scored over 30 points in three of four quarters. The Nuggets were blown out of the building by the Phoenix Suns in their most recent game, but played angry here. Denver was led by a fantastic performance from Danilo Gallinari, who scored a season - high 32 points to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists. They also got another great bench performance from Will Barton, who totaled 17 points and seven rebounds. Gary Harris also scored a career - high 16 points and provided four rebounds, three assists and two steals in the win. This was one of Denver's best games of the season, as they recorded a impressive 27 assists in the win. Denver will have to travel to San Antonio on Wednesday in the second half of a back - to - back to take on the Spurs in what will surely be a tough task. The Pelicans lost Anthony Davis early in this game and couldn’t recover from that. They once again allowed 110 - plus points and are undoubtedly the worst defense in the NBA right now. The Pelicans were led by Ryan Anderson, who tallied 24 points and six rebounds while replacing Davis. The perimeter defense was the key to the loss though, as they allowed 15 three - pointers, with many of them being open shots. That's been the problem with this team all year and they'll need to fix that if they want to dig out of this deep hole they are digging themselves. If Davis is to miss significant time, this defense will only get worse. The scary thing for the Pelicans is that they have try to stop the unstoppable Russell Westbrook on Wednesday when they travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. That's simply a recipe for a monster game from Westbrook once again. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 10 Number of team assists ,has 98 Percentage of 3 points ,has 33 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Will Barton') has 17 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ryan Anderson') has 24 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"] |
In a game between two struggling teams, there were some fantastic performances in this game. Bradley Beal stood above the rest, as he scored a career - high 42 points on 14 - of - 22 shooting. John Wall went just 6 - of - 24 from the field, but accumulated 18 points, four rebounds, 15 assists, four steals and three blocks in an effort - filled performance. The Suns backcourt did all they could too, with Devin Booker scoring 30 points and Eric Bledsoe dropping 29 points of his own. The benches really struggled in this game, with no bench player scoring more than nine points. In fact, the 10 players who came off the bench in this game combined for just 42 points. This was a tight game throughout, as there were 13 ties and 20 lead changes in total. Each team took 91 shots, as this was a high - paced game throughout. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Booker') has 30 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 29 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 22 Field goals attempted, has 14 Field goals made, has 42 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 15 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 24 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 18 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"] |
The host Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, 113 - 96. Thunder (30) point guard Russell Westbrook earned his 39th career triple - double and his second in a row, notching game - highs in points (33), rebounds (12), and assists (16). The impressive performance comes on the tails of a 51 - point triple - double from Westbrook in Friday's win against the Suns. Westbrook's continued dominance helped fuel an easy win for the Thunder on Sunday, as the team maintained a double - digit lead for most of the second half. OKC put the icing on the cake with a 36 - point fourth quarter, in which they expanded upon a massive advantage in offensive efficiency. The Thunder hit 47 percent of shots from the floor, while LA hit just 40. Youngsters Victor Oladipo and Steven Adams also contributed heavily to the win, just hours after reports came out that OKC will be looking to sign both to major contract extensions. For the Lakers (1 - 2), meanwhile, recent second - overall pick Brandon Ingram saw limited minutes after suffering a knee injury in the team's most recent outing. In his time on the floor, Ingram was one of many Lakers who experienced shooting woes, going just 3 of 10 from the field. Teammate D'Angelo Russell, also a second - overall pick, hit just 7 of 20 shot attempts. It was n't just shooting that caused troubles for the Lakers offense, however; the team committed 21 turnovers on the night. Both teams will enjoy two days of rest before taking the court on Wednesday. The Thunder will visit the Clippers, while the Lakers will visit the Hawks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 113 Losses ,has 30 Total points ,has 36 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 2 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 21 Points in 1st quarter ,has 1 Points in 4th quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'D'Angelo Russell') has 20 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brandon Ingram') has 10 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 1 Personal fouls, has 1 Steals, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 16 Assists, has 33 Points"] |
The Golden State Warriors (130) did it again on Thursday night, getting the 124 - 117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers (6 - 5), this time at the Staples Center. The Clippers had control most of the way, holding a 10 point lead for most of the game. The Warriors cut the lead to one point early in the fourth but the Clippers quickly regained a 10 point lead with about five minutes to go. The Warriors however turned it up one more notch and went on a 25 - 8 point run in the last five minutes, including five made three pointers, to close out the game in decisive fashion. Although listed as doubtful to play Chris Paul made his return to the line - up for the Clippers and played a fantastic game. Paul finished with 35 points on 13 - 22 shooting, eight assists, four rebounds and three steals. Blake Griffin put up solid numbers with 27 points, five assists and six rebounds. Jamal Crawford, who started in place of J.J. Redick (back spasms), finished with 15 points on 6 - 16 shooting, along with five rebounds and two assists. Stephen Curry continued his unbelievable start to the season with another stellar performance that hurdled his team over a formidable opponent in the Clippers. Curry finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals. Curry did however have an alarming seven turnovers. Klay Thompson backed his Splash-Bro up, adding 25 points, three rebounds and two assists. Draymond Green was yet again flirting with a triple - double as he finished with 19 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. The only other player to score double digits for the Warriors was Harrison Barnes, who contributed a big 21 points and seven rebounds. Next up for the undefeated Warriors will be a date at home with Chicago on Friday night. This will be the second night of a back - to - back for the Warriors and maybe Chicago can take advantage. The Clippers will also be in action Friday, as they visit Portland. The Clips better get their act together and recover from this loss quickly because Portland will surely be ready to steal the W. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 5 Losses ,has 117 Total points ,has 6 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 124 Losses ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Harrison Barnes') has 21 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Draymond Green') has 9 Assists, has 19 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 2 Assists, has 25 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 4 Assists, has 40 Points, has 11 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals, has 7 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Blake Griffin') has 5 Assists, has 27 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jamal Crawford') has 2 Assists, has 15 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Paul') has 8 Assists, has 35 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"] |
The Miami Heat defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 123 - 91, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat scored 41 points in the first quarter, their highest output in a single quarter in franchise history. That effort earned them a 19 - point lead, and Charlotte was n't able to narrow it below 10 points at any point in the final three quarters. The Heat shot a brilliant 58 percent from the field and made nine of their 18 three - point attempts as the Hornets put up little defensive resistance. Luol Deng's 31 points led all scorers as he caught fire from the floor, shooting 11 - 13 overall and a brilliant 4 - 6 from three. Hassan Whiteside added adouble - double with 21 points (9 - 11 FG) and 11 rebounds and Dwyane Wade contributed 16 points (8 - 16 FG) and seven assists. The Heat starting front court of Whiteside, Deng and Joe Johnson combined to shoot 25 - 32 (78 percent) from the field, good for 63 points between the trio. Nicolas Batum's 24 points led the Hornets as he shot 7 - 14 from the field and 3 - 7 from three - point land. Kemba Walker was the only other Hornets starter to finish in double figures with 19 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 5 3PT, 5 - 5 FT). Al Jefferson's 13 points led all Hornets reserves. The Hornets just could n't get their offense flowing, as they only managed 11 assists, equaling their number of turnovers on the night. Game 2 is scheduled for 7:0 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday in Miami. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 58 Number of team assists ,has 123 Percentage of field goals ,has 41 Losses ,has 1 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 11 Number of team assists ,has 1 Percentage of field goals ,has 91 Losses ,has 24 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nicolas Batum') has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Jefferson') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Luol Deng') has 3 Offensive rebounds, has 31 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Hassan Whiteside') has 11 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 21 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 7 Assists, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 16 Points"] |
The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three - game losing streak as they defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 98 - 85, at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday. The Timberwolves (5 - 10) had been struggling to finish - off games after good starts, but broke that trend as they out - scored the Suns 51 - 33 in the second half, while holding the Suns to only 10 points in the fourth quarter and scoreless for the last three minutes of the game. Minnesota led 29 - 27 after the first quarter but squandered the lead with a poor second quarter, only to come back and earn a much - needed win. All five starters scored in double digits for the Timberwolves, led by Andrew Wiggins who snapped - out of a three - game scoring slump by pouring in 25 points, including going 10 - of - 11 from the foul line. Karl-Anthony Towns followed - up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block, in 35 minutes. The Timberwolves will face the second night of a back - to - back as they wind - up a three - game road trip in Golden State on Saturday. The Suns (5 - 12) were leading 75 - 67 after three quarters, but fell apart in the fourth, with their lowest scoring quarter of the season, with 10 points on 13 percent shooting from field. Tyson Chandler was back in the line - up after missing eight of the last nine games and was solid in 11 minutes off the bench, with six points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Eric Bledsoe notched his eighth 20 - point game of the season as he led the way for Phoenix with 23 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and three steals. The Suns went 6 - of - 26 from long range and 15 - of - 21 from the free throw line as their offense hit a rough patch. Next, Phoenix hosts the Nuggets on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 12 Losses ,has 85 Total points ,has 27 Points in 1st quarter ,has 23 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 10 Points in 4th quarter ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 10 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 29 Points in 1st quarter ,has 5 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 5 Defensive rebounds, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 11 Free throws attempted, has 10 Free throws made, has 3 Personal fouls, has 25 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 4 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 35 Minutes played, has 22 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 10 Assists, has 23 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 11 Minutes played, has 6 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"] |
The Detroit Pistons (42 - 37) defeated the Orlando Magic (33 - 45) on Wednesday, 108 - 104, moving to a half game from clinching the playoffs. A Detroit win or Chicago loss will vault the Pistons into the playoffs following Wednesday's win. The Pistons have struggled on the road all season, going just 17 - 23 away from home, and Wednesday was no exception. The struggling Magic pushed the Pistons to the very end, requiring a big fourth quarter from Detroit to eek out the win. Big defensive playmaking was key for Detroit, as center Andre Drummond delivered four huge blocked shots and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope came up with a trio of steals. The other key difference in Wednesday's contest was three - point shooting. Detroit sank 11 shots from behind the arc, while Orlando was held to just 4 - for - 15 from deep. Orlando, meanwhile, has been long since eliminated from playoff contention. Things heated up a little too late for the Magic, as the team won four of its last five before Wednesday's contest. Center Nikola Vucevic came off the bench on Wednesday, but still managed to contribute 15 points and 13 rebounds. Breakout star Evan Fournier, meanwhile, scored 19 despite going 0 - for - 5 from three - point territory. Both teams will host matchups on Friday, with the Magic hosting the Heat and the Pistons facing the Wizards. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 45 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 33 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 37 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 42 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andre Drummond') has 4 Blocks"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Evan Fournier') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Vucevic') has 15 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"] |
The Dallas Mavericks (32 - 17) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (8 - 39) 100 - 94 on Monday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks came out and had a strong start in this one, out - scoring the Timberwolves 30 - 20 in the first quarter alone. The Mavericks shot better as a team, going 46 percent from the field and 32 percent from the three - point line, while the Wolves went 42 percent from the floor and a meager 23 percent from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves did secure a 47 - 43 rebounding advantage, but it was n't enough to take down the Mavericks. Monta Ellis had the most production for the Mavericks, finishing with 23 points (7 - 21 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 6 - 11 FT), two assists and two steals in 36 minutes. He's had two impressive games in a row, combining for 48 points, 15 assists and five steals over that span. Chandler Parsons was also extremely effective, as he had his shot dialed in. He went 8 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 18 points, while also adding six rebounds and four steals. The four steals were a new season - high for him, as he was productive on both sides of the ball Monday. Dirk Nowitzki was very efficient in his time on the floor, scoring 16 points (7 - 10 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 0 - 1 FT) and grabbing seven rebounds. He's scored 14 points or less in each of his last four games, so it was good to see him start trending back towards his season - average of 18 points per game. Starting in place of Rajon Rondo, Jose Barea added 10 points (4 - 14 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and eight assists. In his fourth game back since returning from his lengthy wrist injury, Kevin Martin scored a team - high of 19 points (8 - 17 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) in 38 minutes. During those four games he's averaged 18 points, so he's nearing a return to the form he was in before the injury. Thaddeus Young nearly recorded a double - double, posting 15 points (5 - 10 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), nine rebounds and three steals. He's turned it on during his last two games, combining for 34 points and 12 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins did n't necessarily have his best showing from the field, finishing only 4 - of - 14 from the floor to score 14 points. He just posted 33 points on Saturday, so it was somewhat of a letdown for him. The biggest storyline of the night for the Timberwolves though was the return of Ricky Rubio. He moved right back into the starting lineup and posted 10 points (4 - 9 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in only 21 minutes. It was expected he'd be on a minutes restriction, so it's no surprise he played such a small portion of time. Mo Williams added 15 points (3 - 7 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT) and five assists off the bench as well. The Mavericks' next game will be on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves will be at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 32 Percentage of 3 points ,has 46 Percentage of field goals ,has 100 Total points ,has 30 Points in 1st quarter ,has 43 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 94 Percentage of 3 points ,has 20 Percentage of field goals ,has 47 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 14 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Thaddeus Young') has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 6 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 15 Points, has 9 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Martin') has 4 Defensive rebounds, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 19 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ricky Rubio') has 4 Assists, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 9 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 21 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mo Williams') has 5 Assists, has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 7 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 7 Free throws attempted, has 7 Free throws made, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chandler Parsons') has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 12 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 18 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dirk Nowitzki') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 1 Free throws attempted, has 0 Free throws made, has 16 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 2 Assists, has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 21 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 11 Free throws attempted, has 6 Free throws made, has 36 Minutes played, has 4 Personal fouls, has 23 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'J.J. Barea') has 8 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 10 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
The Chicago Bulls (10) defeated the New York Knicks (0 - 1) 104 - 80 on Wednesday at the Madison Square Garden in New York. The Bulls out shot the Knicks 51 percent to 37 percent from the field and 29 percent to 18 percent from behind the arc. In Derrick Rose's first regular season game back from his ACL surgery that cost him all but 10 games last season, the Bulls were able to help Rose secure a victory. Rose finished the night with 13 points (3 - 7 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT), three rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Although it was n't his highest scoring game, it was still good to see him make it through the game without anything coming up injury wise. Pau Gasol started at power forward in his Chicago regular season debut and had a double - double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Taj Gibson came off the bench and had an efficient night, going 10 - for - 12 from the field, scoring 22 points to go with eight rebounds. Rookie first - round pick Doug McDermott got a taste of his first NBA regular season action and scored 12 points (5 - 9 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt) in addition to grabbing five rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 24 minutes of action. While the Knicks forced the Bulls into 15 turnovers, they just did n't have the offensive output needed to keep them in the game. Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire were the only two players to finish in double figures with 14 and 12 apiece. Anthony also had four rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Stoudemire added eight boards, a steal, and a blocked shot. Samuel Dalembert made his Knicks regular season debut and finished with six points, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. He wo n't be relied upon for offense, but Dalemebert should have a solid amount of blocks on defense. Iman Shumpert, who won the starting shooting guard position over Tim Hardaway Jr. and J.R. Smith, had five points (2 - 9 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt), three rebounds, an assist, and three steals. The Knicks' next game is against the Cavaliers on the road Thursday. The Bulls' next game will also be on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 18 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 80 Total points ,has 0 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 104 Losses ,has 15 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Pau Gasol') has 21 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Rose') has 5 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 7 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 8 Free throws attempted, has 7 Free throws made, has 13 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Taj Gibson') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 22 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Doug McDermott') has 2 Assists, has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 9 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 24 Minutes played, has 12 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Carmelo Anthony') has 3 Assists, has 2 Defensive rebounds, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 14 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Amar'e Stoudemire') has 1 Blocks, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 12 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Samuel Dalembert') has 2 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 6 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Iman Shumpert') has 1 Assists, has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 9 Field goals attempted, has 2 Field goals made, has 5 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Hardaway Jr.') has 1 Assists"] |
The Houston Rockets (49 - 23) won their third straight game in Friday’s 120 - 110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (16 - 56). The win clinched a playoff berth for the Rockets, who are currently half a game behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the two seed. The Rocket converted a season - high 20 three - pointers on 44 attempts, accounting for more than half their shots. In his bid for the MVP trophy, James Harden produced 33 points, eight assists, five steals, four rebounds, and six three - pointers in 37 minutes. Josh Smith nearly recorded a triple - double, compiling 16 points, a team - high 11 assists, nine rebounds, three blocks and three three - pointers in 40 minutes as the starting power forward, taking the injured Donatas Motiejunas’ spot. Motiejunas is expected to miss 1 - 2 weeks with lower back issues. Dwight Howard played 20 minutes in his second game since returning from a knee injury and scored 18 points. Potential Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins scored 31 points, dished out four assists, grabbed four rebounds, and hit one three - pointer in 41 minutes. His rookie teammate, Zach LaVine, played a team - high 42 minutes and notched 11 points and eight assists. Chase Budinger provided 23 points off the bench in 29 minutes, increasing his average to 13 points per game over the last eight contests. The Timberwolves attempted double the amount of free throws as the Rockets, sinking 30 - of - 34 as a team. The Rockets begin a two - game road trip Sunday against the Washington Wizards, Trevor Ariza’s former employer. The Timberwolves conclude a two - game road trip Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 23 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 49 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 56 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 16 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 4 Assists, has 1 3-pointers made, has 41 Minutes played, has 31 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach LaVine') has 8 Assists, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 42 Minutes played, has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chase Budinger') has 29 Minutes played, has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Josh Smith') has 11 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 3 3-pointers made, has 40 Minutes played, has 16 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwight Howard') has 20 Minutes played, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'James Harden') has 8 Assists, has 6 3-pointers made, has 37 Minutes played, has 33 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 5 Steals"] |
The Utah Jazz (7 - 19) took down the Miami Heat (12 - 14) 105 - 87 on Wednesday. The Jazz saw multiple players step up in this game to help get the win, including Gordon Hayward putting up 29 points (9 - 13 FG, 4 - 5 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT), seven assists and six rebound. While Hayward was huge, Enes Kanter (18 points), Alec Burks (12 points) and Derrick Favors (11 points) all chipped in nicely to help out as well. Dante Exum is another name to watch, as he's getting some minutes off the bench, and the rookie turned 24 minutes into 10 points (4 - 5 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds. He stepped up when his number was called, and coach Quin Snyder has said he wants the rookie to be more aggressive. It was an interesting night for the Heat, as they not only were without Chris Bosh (calf) and Josh McRoberts (knee), but they inserted Chris Andersen into the starting lineup for the first time since he joined the Heat in the 2012 - 13 season. What made it even more interesting was that two of their starters, Norris Cole and Justin Hamilton, played only 17 and 12 minutes, as coach Erik Spoelstra opted to use his bench the majority of the game. When all was said and done, it was basically the Dwyane Wade show, as he scored an incredible 42 points (12 - 19 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 16 - 21 FT) to go with four rebounds and three assists. Wade and Mario Chalmers (13 points on 3 - 13 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT) were the only Heat players to score double figures. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 14 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 19 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 7 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gordon Hayward') has 7 Assists, has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 7 Free throws attempted, has 7 Free throws made, has 29 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Favors') has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 2 Personal fouls, has 11 Points, has 2 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Enes Kanter') has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alec Burks') has 2 Defensive rebounds, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 12 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 2 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dante Exum') has 3 Assists, has 2 Defensive rebounds, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 5 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 24 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Andersen') has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 2 Personal fouls"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Justin Hamilton') has 12 Minutes played, has 2 Personal fouls, has 2 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 3 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 19 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 21 Free throws attempted, has 16 Free throws made, has 42 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Norris Cole') has 2 Assists, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 17 Minutes played"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mario Chalmers') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 4 Free throws made"] |
The Miami Heat (43 - 30) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (21 - 52) 110 - 99 on Monday. The Heat saw Goran Dragic get scratched for the starting lineup earlier in the afternoon due to an illness, giving impressive 2015 second - round rookie Josh Richardson another opportunity to shine. The Tennessee product has been productive in multiple appearances off the bench in the latter half of the season, and did not disappoint Monday in his start at point guard. He collected 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, a block and a pair of steals over 38 minutes for his sixth double - digit scoring performance in the last seven contests. Even though he received nominal playing time prior to the All-Star break, Richardson has provided Heat fans and management alike a favorable glimpse of his considerable potential in recent weeks. With Dragic out, it was Dwyane Wade who stepped up to lead the Miami attack. He totaled 30 points, nine assists, two rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Hassan Whiteside made his typically spectacular contributions off the bench, supplying 27 points, eight rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. Justise Winslow was the only other Heat player to reach double - digit scoring, registering 13 points and three rebounds. The Heat remain in second place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and are currently slotted in the fifth seed as well. They head to Los Angeles to face off against the Lakers on Wednesday night. Brooklyn was paced by Brook Lopez's 26 points, a total he supplemented with four rebounds and a block. Thaddeus Young checked in behind him with 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block. No other member of the starting five was able to manage double - digit points, although Shane Larkin did a nice job of filling out the stat sheet in a start at point guard with seven points, eight assists, three rebounds and three steals. Sean Kilpatrick led the reserves with 14 points and three rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. The Nets remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head up the road to Orlando to take on the Magic on Tuesday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 30 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 43 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 52 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 21 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Thaddeus Young') has 3 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 20 Points, has 9 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brook Lopez') has 1 Blocks, has 26 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Shane Larkin') has 8 Assists, has 5 Field goals attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 7 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Sean Kilpatrick') has 21 Minutes played, has 14 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 9 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 30 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Josh Richardson') has 3 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 38 Minutes played, has 16 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Justise Winslow') has 13 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Hassan Whiteside') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 27 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 96 - 88, at TD Center on Friday. Isaiah Thomas' presence had been missed by the Celtics (14 - 12) while he sat out four games with a groin injury. However, his return Friday provided a definitive spark, as he posted a game - high 28 points, along with five assists and three rebounds. Meanwhile, the Hornets (14 - 13) were dealing with the absence of their own star point guard in Kemba Walker, who missed Friday's tilt for personal reasons. While fill - in Ramon Sessions did a respectable job on the offensive end with 13 points, he had trouble containing Thomas, who shot a stellar 50 percent (10 - of - 20) from the field. Boston won the game with their second - half effort, as they erased a 50 - 41 halftime deficit by outscoring the visitors 55 - 38 over the third and fourth periods. Nicolas Batum took up the offensive cause for Charlotte in Walker's absence, tallying a team - high 22 points and supplementing them with 10 boards, five assists and three steals. Sessions supplemented his aforementioned scoring total with six rebounds and six assists. Marvin Williams supplied 12 points, six boards and three dimes. Marco Belinelli led the bench with 11 points, while Jeremy Lamb collected 10 points in a reserve role also. Al Horford was second to Thomas for Boston with 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists, five blocks and a pair of steals. Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder contributed a pair of 12 - point efforts, with the former also providing seven boards, two assists and a steal, and the latter registering five boards and three assists. Jonas Jerebko led the second unit with nine points. The Hornets will travel to Atlanta for a Saturday evening date with the Hawks, while the Celtics are off until Monday night, when they'll be in South Florida to face the Miami Heat. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 12 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 14 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 13 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 22 Points in 1st quarter ,has 14 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marvin Williams') has 3 Assists, has 12 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nicolas Batum') has 5 Assists, has 22 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ramon Sessions') has 6 Assists, has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marco Belinelli') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeremy Lamb') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 3 Assists, has 12 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Horford') has 5 Assists, has 5 Blocks, has 18 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Avery Bradley') has 2 Assists, has 12 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 5 Assists, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jonas Jerebko') has 9 Points"] |
Joel Embiid spearheaded his team's first three - game winning streak in three seasons by leading all scorers with 24 points. The third - year big man was 12 of 14 from the foul line. Philadelphia shot an impressive 47 percent, while holding the Hornets to 33 percent and 26 percent success rates from the floor and three - point range, respectively. Dario Saric was second on Philadelphia with 15 points. Ersan Ilyasova went for 12 points, while Robert Covington registered 11. Sergio Rodriguez outperformed starter T.J. McConnell in a reserve role, totaling 11 points. McConnell could only muster four points but dished out eight assists. The returning Nicolas Batum (knee) led Charlotte with 19 points, while backcourt mate Kemba Walker followed with 17. Cody Zeller tallied a 16 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (12 points, 12 boards) also accomplished the feat. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 47 Percentage of 3 points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 33 Percentage of field goals ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Kidd-Gilchrist') has 12 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Cody Zeller') has 16 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nicolas Batum') has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Robert Covington') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ersan Ilyasova') has 12 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Joel Embiid') has 3 Blocks, has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'T.J. McConnell') has 8 Assists, has 4 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dario Saric') has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Sergio Rodriguez') has 11 Points"] |
The Washington Wizards defeated the Memphis Grizzlies,104-101, at Verizon Center on Wednesday. The Wizards (22 - 19) have been a true Jekyll and Hyde team this season with respect to their home/road splits, as coming in to Wednesday, they'd managed just four wins in 17 tries away from Verizon Center and a stellar 17 - 6 record within the friendly confines of their home arena. That trend held true again Wednesday, even against a tough Grizzlies (25 - 19) squad. John Wall and Otto Porter, Jr. combined for 50 points to lead the way on offense, while on defense, Washington held Memphis to sub - 40 percent success rates from both the field and three - point range. Memphis' attack was spearheaded by Marc Gasol, who tallied 28 points, seven assists, two rebounds and a block. Mike Conley tallied 20 points, six assists and three rebounds, while also turning the ball over a game - high five times. JaMychal Green managed a 15 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and a steal. Vince Carter was next with a bench - leading 12 points, which he supplemented with two boards, an assist and three steals. Tony Allen and Chandler Parsons could only muster a pair of six - point efforts on the first unit. Wall and Porter had matching 25 - point efforts, with the former adding 13 assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block, and the latter providing seven rebounds and a steal. Markieff Morris contributed a 17 - point, 12 - rebound double - double, along with two assists, a steal and a block. Bradley Beal registered 12 points, four assists, a rebound and a steal over 37 minutes. The sharpshooting guard only went 4 - of - 14 from the field and 1 - of - 7 from three - point range, but his two clutch free throws with 14 seconds remaining ended up giving the Wizards a key cushion in their lead. Marcin Gortat mustered a modest seven points but hauled in 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies head back home to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, while the Wizards head to the Big Apple to tangle with the New York Knicks on Thursday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 19 Percentage of field goals ,has 17 Losses ,has 22 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 25 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chandler Parsons') has 6 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'JaMychal Green') has 1 Assists, has 15 Points, has 13 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 7 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 28 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Allen') has 6 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mike Conley') has 6 Assists, has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 20 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 5 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Vince Carter') has 1 Assists, has 12 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Otto Porter Jr.') has 25 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Markieff Morris') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 17 Points, has 12 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcin Gortat') has 7 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 4 Assists, has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 14 3-pointer percentage, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 37 Minutes played, has 12 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 13 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 25 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"] |
Andrew Wiggins led the way for the Timberwolves with 24 points, but struggled from the field, shooting only 9 - of - 21 in 37 minutes of action. Karl-Anthony Towns followed up with 23 points on better 10 - of - 18 shooting, to go along with nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks, in 38 minutes. Ricky Rubio was solid, as he finished with 17 points, 13 assists, four rebounds and one steal, in 36 minutes. Rubio shot only 3 - of - 10 from the field, but went 11 - of - 11 from the foul line. Nemanja Bjelica double - double with 10 points and 12 rebounds in 34 minutes off the bench, while Shabazz Muhammad added 11 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson led the way for the Warriors with 30 points on 12 - of - 22 shooting, in 36 minutes. Stephen Curry followed up with 26 points, while the only other player to hit double digits for Golden State was Ian Clark, with 10. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 26 Points in 4th quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 22 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 36 Minutes played, has 30 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 10 Field goals made, has 26 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ian Clark') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 21 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 37 Minutes played, has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 2 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 18 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 38 Minutes played, has 23 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ricky Rubio') has 13 Assists, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 11 Free throws attempted, has 11 Free throws made, has 36 Minutes played, has 17 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nemanja Bjelica') has 34 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Shabazz Muhammad') has 11 Points"] |
The visiting Boston Celtics took down the Miami Heat on Sunday, 105 - 95. Boston (15 - 12) has now won both games since the return of star point guard Isaiah Thomas. Thomas suffered a groin injury in the Celtics' loss to Houston earlier in the month, but has returned as strong as ever, leading the Celtics in scoring in both games since his return. Thomas had 23 points on Sunday in addition to four assists. Guard Avery Bradley added 20 points, while All-Star center Al Horford scored another 17. Boston was able to win the game on the back of strong defensive play. Despite allowing Miami to hit 52 percent of its shots, the Celtics forced a ridiculous 23 turnovers, including 13 steals. Five of those came from Jae Crowder, who also chipped in 15 points on the offensive end. Miami (9 - 19) has struggled mightily thus far this season. The team came out slow on Sunday, allowing the Celtics to outscore them 37 - 19 in the first quarter. The Heat were unable to come back from the stagnant start, despite shooting 52 percent from the field. However, Miami went just 14 - of - 25 from the free - throw line. The team also turned the ball over 23 times on the night. Center Hassan Whiteside dominated despite the team's struggles. Whiteside had 23 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks. Guard Goran Dragic also had a nice night, scoring 31 points to go with five rebounds and seven assists. The Heat will host the Magic on Tuesday, while the Celtics will visit Memphis. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 19 Points in 1st quarter ,has 23 Turnovers ,has 9 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 12 Percentage of field goals ,has 105 Losses ,has 37 Total points ,has 15 Points in 1st quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Horford') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Avery Bradley') has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 4 Assists, has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Hassan Whiteside') has 3 Blocks, has 23 Points, has 17 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Goran Dragic') has 7 Assists, has 31 Points"] |
The San Antonio Spurs (42 - 25) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (34 - 34) 114 - 103 on Wednesday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. After suffering an embarrassing loss to the Knicks in their previous game, the Spurs got back on track against the Bucks. The win puts them a half game behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the six projected playoff seed in the Western Conference standings, while they own a four and a half game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks, on the other hand, have now lost four in a row and currently remain just two and a half games ahead of the Miami Heat for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. If they do n't get things turned around soon, they could end up getting knocked out of the playoffs by the end of the regular season. Danny Green led the team in scoring, going 7 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 20 points while also adding eight rebounds and two steals. He's picked it up offensively over his last five games, averaging 15 points while shooting 50 percent from the field during that stretch. Tim Duncan had his way in the post against the Bucks' frontcourt, finishing with 19 points (9 - 16 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three blocked shots. Duncan has put in two strong games in a row, combining for 36 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists over those two outings. Tony Parker was nearly perfect shooting the ball. He went 6 - for - 7 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from beyond the arc to record 15 points in just 27 minutes. The Spurs also received some contributions frmo their bench. Boris Diaw chipped in with 18 points (5 - 8 FG, 8 - 8 FT) and six rebounds, while Marco Belinelli added 11 points (2 - 9 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT) and two rebounds. Like the Spurs, the Bucks also had six players reach double figures in points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 19 points (8 - 16 FG, 3 - 3 FT), nine rebounds and two blocked shots over 37 minutes. He's riding a nice five - game stretch where he's averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Khris Middleton shot the ball well, going 5 - for - 8 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 15 points. He had a brutal showing against the Pelicans on Tuesday, shooting just 14 percent (2 - 14 FG) from the floor and missing all four of his three - point attempts, so it was good to see him have a much higher rate of success Wednesday. Ersan Ilyasova also shot the ball well and scored 17 points (7 - 14 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 1 - 3 FT) to go along with six rebounds and two assists. Coming off the bench, Jerryd Bayless added 12 points (4 - 8 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) as well. The Spurs' next game will be at home against the Boston Celtics on Friday, while the Bucks will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 34 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 34 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 25 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 42 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Duncan') has 7 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 19 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Danny Green') has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 50 3-pointer percentage, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 20 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Parker') has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 7 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 27 Minutes played, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Boris Diaw') has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 8 Free throws attempted, has 8 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marco Belinelli') has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 9 Field goals attempted, has 2 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 11 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 3 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 37 Minutes played, has 5 Personal fouls, has 19 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ersan Ilyasova') has 2 Assists, has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 17 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Khris Middleton') has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 4 Free throws made, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jerryd Bayless') has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 12 Points"] |
Chicago were heavy favorites in this matchup, but Philadelphia really put it to them in the middle quarters. In fact, the Sixers outscored the Bulls, 69 - 43 in the second and third quarters. Philly took care of business down low, as they won the rebounding battle, 46 - 39 and outscored Chicago, 70 - 30, in the paint. Dario Saric was the star for Philly, as he tallied 32 points and 10 rebounds. T.J. McConnell finished second among starters, accruing 10 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Shawn Long came off the bench to provide 18 points and seven rebounds. Jimmy Butler did all he could for the Bulls, as he accumulated 36 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and three steals. Nikola Mirotic finished with 15 points and four rebounds. Bobby Portis recorded a double - double off the bench, totaling 17 points and 11 rebounds. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 36 Points in 4th quarter ,has 39 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 46 Points in 4th quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dario Saric') has 32 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'T.J. McConnell') has 8 Assists, has 10 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Shawn Long') has 18 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Mirotic') has 15 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmy Butler') has 11 Assists, has 36 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bobby Portis') has 17 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"] |
The Golden State Warriors (59 - 6) defeated the Phoenix Suns (17 - 49) 123 - 116 at Oracle Arena on Saturday. A wild, rollercoaster fourth quarter turned what many thought would be an easy win for the Warriors into a thriller. The Suns own the second worst record in the Western Conference, but as we have seen throughout this year, the bottom half of the league has had better luck upsetting the Warriors historic season. The back - and - forth game was deadlocked with 5:50 left in the fourth quarter before Brandon Knight drained a deep ball to give the Suns a three - point lead. The Warriors followed up by ripping an 18 - 8 run to the finish the game, including a stretch of great defense where Phoenix was unable to get any points over a three minute stretch. The run started after Stephen Curry buried a three pointer to tie the game at 108 - 108, and there was no looking back after that. Curry was far from on fire until late in the game, but he did finish with 35 points to lead all scorers, to go along with three rebounds and six assists on 12 - of - 24 shooting. Klay Thompson poured in 20 points to round out the back court, and Draymond Green added 19 points, four boards, six assists and a block. Marreese Speights kept the Warriors in the game early in the second half and contributed one of his best performances of the season, as he totaled 25 points and nine rebounds on a lights out 10 - of - 14 shooting. Speights also did some damage from the charity stripe where he finished 5 - of - 6. Brandon Knight and Alex Len were the backbone of the Suns as they tried to be one of the very few teams who have beaten the Warriors. Knight went on a tear and scored 30 points, in addition six rebounds and seven assists on 11 - of - 22 shooting, while Len helped in the scoring department dominated the rebounding battle, reflected by his 26 points and 13 boards. Devin Booker cooled down a bit after an impressive 10 game stretch, but still added 18 points and 11 assists to complete a double - double for the rookie guard. Both teams play at home on Monday, as the Warriors will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (24 - 41), while the Suns play the Minnesota Timberwolves (21 - 45). | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 6 Losses ,has 123 Total points ,has 59 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 49 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alex Len') has 26 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Booker') has 11 Assists, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brandon Knight') has 7 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 1 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 30 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Draymond Green') has 6 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 1 3-pointers made, has 19 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 20 Points, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 6 Assists, has 24 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 35 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marreese Speights') has 1 Blocks, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 6 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 25 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"] |
The Charlotte Hornets (30 - 38) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (15 - 55) 109 - 98 on Sunday in Minneapolis. The Hornets used a dominating second half to pull away and were led by Mo Williams off the bench. Against his old team, Williams scored 24 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting to go along with four rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes as a reserve. Williams has been moved to the bench since Kemba Walker returned from injury, but it is clear that he remains a key contributor for the Hornets even when coming off the bench. Al Jefferson posted a double - double of 18 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes. Michael Kidd-Gilcrhist came close to a double - double of his own, recording 18 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting to go along with nine rebounds. Kemba Walker was effective on both ends of the floor, as he had 16 points on 4 - of - 11 shooting, 8 assists and six steals in 34 minutes. Gerald Henderson scored 17 points and rounds out the five Hornets who scored in double figures. The win was a big one for the Hornets, as with it and the Celtics' loss, Charlotte now has a hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but only by a half - game. The Timberwolves may have reached the lowest point of their very low season, as they only had eight active players for Sunday's matchup with the likes of Kevin Garnett (knee), Ricky Rubio (ankle) and Nikola Pekovic (ankle) all out. However, although it was not enough, seven of those eight players scored in double figures. Gorgui Dieng led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds in 36 minutes. Kevin Martin struggled with his shot, but still managed 15 points on 7 - of - 19 shooting, nine assists and four rebounds in 37 minutes. Gary Neal also left the game with a sprained left ankle and did not return. Up next, the Hornets will travel to Chicago Monday to take on the Bulls, while the Timberwolves will head to Utah Monday and play the Jazz. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 98 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 38 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 30 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Kidd-Gilchrist') has 10 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 18 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Jefferson') has 20 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 33 Minutes played, has 18 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gerald Henderson') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 8 Assists, has 11 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 34 Minutes played, has 16 Points, has 6 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mo Williams') has 4 Assists, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 29 Minutes played, has 24 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gorgui Dieng') has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 36 Minutes played, has 16 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Martin') has 9 Assists, has 19 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 37 Minutes played, has 15 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
The Atlanta Hawks (53 - 14) defeated the Sacramento Kings (22 - 44) 110 - 103 on Monday in Sacramento. The Hawks were without two of their All-Stars Monday night, as Al Horford was given the night off to rest and Kyle Korver (nose) had been ruled out for the remainder of the Hawks' current road trip to the West Coast. It was no problem however, as Atlanta's other two All-Stars played extremely well. Paul Millsap recorded a double - double in the winning effort, posting 19 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting and 10 rebounds in 35 minutes. Jeff Teague scored a game - high 23 points on 6 - of - 16 shooting and recorded six assists and four rebounds in 36 minutes as well. Coming off a career - best game where he scored 24 points and dished out 10 assists, Dennis Schroder struggled from the field this time around, shooting a poor 3 - of - 12 from the field and scoring just 10 points. He was, however, still able to dish out six assists. DeMarre Carroll recorded 16 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting, eight rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes, while Kent Bazemore scored 11 points in his start. Shelvin Mack was the final Hawk to score in double figures, scoring 14 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting in 21 minutes off the bench. Atlanta continues to sit comfortable atop the Eastern Conference, boasting an 11 - game lead over second place, while having the second best record in the NBA. DeMarcus Cousins led the way for the Kings in the losing effort, posting a double - double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. It was n't enough however, as the Kings could have used Rudy Gay, who sat out Monday's contest with a knee injury. Despite Gay's absence from the starting lineup, Sacramento was still able to get some solid offensive production. Jason Thompson scored 18 points on 7 - of - 7 shooting in 24 minutes off the bench, while Andre Miller also produced in a reserve role, posting 16 points and seven assists in 18 minutes. Omri Casspi added 16 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting, while Ben McLemore and Ray McCallum round out the six Kings' players in double figures, scoring 11 and 10 respectively. Up next, the Hawks will travel to Oakland Wednesday to take on the Warriors in a battle between the NBA's best, while Sacramento will stay home and go up against the Clippers on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 44 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 14 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 53 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarre Carroll') has 10 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 35 Minutes played, has 16 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul Millsap') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 35 Minutes played, has 19 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kent Bazemore') has 11 Points, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Teague') has 6 Assists, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 36 Minutes played, has 23 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Shelvin Mack') has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 21 Minutes played, has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dennis Schroder') has 6 Assists, has 12 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Omri Casspi') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarcus Cousins') has 5 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 20 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ben McLemore') has 11 Field goals attempted, has 6 Personal fouls, has 11 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ray McCallum') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andre Miller') has 7 Assists, has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jason Thompson') has 7 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 24 Minutes played, has 18 Points"] |
Kemba Walker's 25 points led the Hornets, while Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams posted a pair of 13 - point efforts. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist turned in a 10 - point, 13 - rebound double - double. Marco Belinelli led the bench with a season - high 22 points that included an outstanding 7 - of - 9 tally from beyond the arc and Frank Kaminsky also added 15 points. Davis paced the Pelicans with 38 points, 16 rebounds, two assists and three blocks, scoring eight of New Orleans' 13 points in overtime. Tim Frazier, still starting at point guard for the time being despite Jrue Holiday's return, managed 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Langston Galloway and Holiday combined for 45 points off the bench, and the second unit scored 58 points overall. New Orleans outscored Charlotte by a 47 - 31 margin over the fourth quarter and overtime. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Kidd-Gilchrist') has 10 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marvin Williams') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nicolas Batum') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 25 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marco Belinelli') has 9 3-pointers attempted, has 7 3-pointers made, has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Frank Kaminsky') has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 2 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 8 Free throws attempted, has 38 Points, has 16 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Frazier') has 8 Assists, has 17 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
This was one of the most lopsided games of the season, as Charlotte pulled out a wire - to - wire victory in this 40 - point win. In fact, the Hornets led by at least 20 points for the final 23 minutes, as Orlando showed very little resistance. The Hornets shot 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three - point range, while the Magic shot just 41 percent form the field and 19 percent from long distance. Aaron Gordon led Orlando with 20 points and five rebounds. Elfrid Payton scored just eight points, but handed out 12 of the teams 19 assists. Marvin Williams was Charlotte's best player, as he collected 12 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists. Kemba Walker led the team with 23 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting. Nicolas Batum provided 15 points, three rebounds and 10 assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 60 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 19 Percentage of 3 points ,has 41 Percentage of field goals ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Aaron Gordon') has 20 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Elfrid Payton') has 12 Assists, has 8 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marvin Williams') has 7 Assists, has 12 Points, has 18 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nicolas Batum') has 10 Assists, has 15 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 23 Points"] |
It was a remarkable night on the offensive end for the Los Angeles Clippers, as four players scored at least 23 points. The team as a whole shot over 56 percent and drained 12 three - pointers. Shooting guard J.J. Redick led the team with 31 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting including 7 - of - 11 from beyond the arc. Point guard Chris Paul managed a 27 - point, 13 - assist double - double. Center DeAndre Jordan recorded a whopping 18 rebounds to go along with 23 points on solid 8 - of - 9 shooting. Finally, All-Star forward Blake Griffin very narrowly missed out on a triple - double, scoring 26 points to go along with 10 rebounds and nine assists. For the Wizards, meanwhile, the backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal helped keep the team's hopes alive. Wall had a team - high 41 points and also finished with seven rebounds and eight assists. Beal, meanwhile, shot 10 - of - 22 with five three - pointers en route to 27 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 23 Points in 4th quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 5 3-pointers made, has 22 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 27 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 8 Assists, has 41 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Blake Griffin') has 9 Assists, has 26 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeAndre Jordan') has 9 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 23 Points, has 18 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'JJ Redick') has 11 3-pointers attempted, has 7 3-pointers made, has 15 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 31 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Paul') has 13 Assists, has 27 Points"] |
The Miami Heat (12 - 13) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (10 - 13) 95 - 91 on Tuesday. Miami overcame a series of injuries to take home the win. Chris Bosh will be sidelined indefinitely with a calf strain, and Josh McRoberts could miss the season after it was revealed that he has a tear in his meniscus. Justin Hamilton and Udonis Haslem filled in as the starting frontcourt. Dwyane Wade played through an illness, putting up a game - high 28 points in 36 minutes. Brooklyn saw their two - game winning streak end with the loss. They shot just 39 percent from the field and 29 percent from the beyond the arc. Brook Lopez sat out a fifth straight game and will remain sidelined until Sunday at the earliest. Mason Plumlee continues to excel as the fill - in starter at center, putting up 21 points and nine rebounds in 32 minutes Tuesday. Kevin Garnett (foot) returned to the lineup after a one - game absence, playing 21 minutes. Miami will host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Nets will go on the road to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 13 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 13 Percentage of 3 points ,has 95 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Losses ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 36 Minutes played, has 28 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Garnett') has 1 Assists, has 21 Minutes played, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 1 Steals, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mason Plumlee') has 32 Minutes played, has 21 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (42 - 25) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (40 - 24), 128 - 125 in a thriller on Thursday at the AT & T Center. When Tony Parker sunk a mid - range jumper to put the Spurs up six with just over 30 seconds remaining, it looked like the final nail in the Cavaliers' coffin. Kyrie Irving then answered with two three - pointers, including a buzzer - beater, to send it into overtime. The Cavaliers needed every bit of Irving's 16 fourth quarter points to force the extra frame, and he did n't stop there. He was a perfect 7 - for - 7 from beyond the arc on his way to a career - high 57 points. 27 of Irving's points came in the fourth quarter and overtime as he led Cleveland back to an improbable win in San Antonio. The Spurs had n't lost in March since 2013. The Cavaliers notched a signature win on the road Thursday thanks to Kyrie Irving's unbelievable individual effort. LeBron James' 31 points, seven assists, and five rebounds were crucial as well as he and Irving accounted for over two - thirds of Cleveland's points. Kevin Love had a quiet night with just eight points and five rebounds after posting two consecutive double - doubles. The Cavaliers have a couple days off after Thursday's marathon before returning to action Sunday in Orlando. The Spurs rarely end up on the losing end when they have a 10 - point lead in the fourth quarter, but it happened Thursday night to snap their six game winning streak. It's even more rare when you consider that the Spurs shot 56 percent from the floor. Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard had tremendous outings with 31 and 24 points respectively, but Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers proved to be too much in the end. Kawhi Leonard had two rare misses at the free throw line to give the Cavaliers a chance at the end of the fourth. The Spurs are off until Sunday when they host the Timberwolves. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 56 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 125 Total points ,has 40 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 25 Percentage of field goals ,has 128 Losses ,has 30 Total points ,has 31 Points in 1st quarter ,has 42 Points in 4th quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 7 Assists, has 2 Personal fouls, has 31 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Love') has 2 Assists, has 2 3-pointers made, has 2 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 8 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyrie Irving') has 2 Defensive rebounds, has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 7 3-pointers made, has 57 Points, has 2 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Parker') has 6 Assists, has 31 Points"] |
The visiting Chicago Bulls took down the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, 108 - 104. Chicago (21 - 21) did not let the second half of a back - to - back hold them down on Sunday, as the team fought out the game until the final seconds. Despite a slow start to the game, the Bulls came out with a whopping 38 points in the second quarter and held double - digit leads at points. Scoring came from an unusual place on Sunday, as forward Doug McDermott led the team with 31 off the bench. McDermott hit three three - pointers and went 10 - of - 11 from the free - throw line. For the starting unit, superstar wing Jimmy Butler provided offense with 16 points and six assists while also pulling down eight rebounds and coming away with three steals. Memphis (25 - 18) entered Sunday having won three of its last four games but stumbled down the stretch against the talented Bulls. The team saw strong play from its core of veterans again on Sunday, as Marc Gasol and Mike Conley led the starting unit. Gasol had a 24 - point, 11 - rebound double - double, while Conley scored a team - high 28. Veteran Zach Randolph helped the Grizzlies stay in the mix with a whopping eight offensive rebounds off the bench. However, the team was held back by foul trouble, as they sent the Bulls to the free - throw line 35 times on the night. Six Grizzlies finished the night with at least three fouls. The Bulls will host the Mavericks on Tuesday, while the Grizzlies will visit Washington on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 18 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 25 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 21 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 38 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 21 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmy Butler') has 6 Assists, has 16 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Doug McDermott') has 3 3-pointers made, has 11 Free throws attempted, has 10 Free throws made, has 31 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 24 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mike Conley') has 28 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach Randolph') has 8 Defensive rebounds, has 8 Offensive rebounds"] |
The Golden State Warriors (10) defeated the Houston Rockets (0 - 1), 110 - 106, on Tuesday at the Oracle Arena in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. In a matchup that featured the top two finishers in the MVP voting this season, Golden State's Stephen Curry and Houston's James Harden lived up to the billing. Curry hit six three pointers on his way to scoring 34 points on the night and Harden barely missed notching a triple - double as he posted 28 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists. Houston battled until the final buzzer, but some costly turnovers down the stretch proved to be too much to overcome. The Warriors went on an 110 run over a three minute stretch in the fourth quarter to create a lead that the Rockets could n't overcome. These teams will be back in action Thursday for Game 2 at the Oracle Arena. Houston got a tremendous performance from Harden, but Dwight Howard had a limited impact on Game 1. Howard injured his knee early in the game and finished with just seven points in 26 minutes of action. His inability to take advantage of Golden State's smaller lineup combinations hindered Houston's chances to take Game 1 on the road. If Howard's knee injury lingers, it will have a massive impact on how this series unfolds. The Rockets will need bigger contributions from their front court in Game 2 to even the series at one game apiece. Golden State is well known for its fast paced style that can lead to big runs, and Tuesday's contest was no different. The 11 point run in the fourth quarter exemplified why Golden State locked up the number one seed in the Western Conference. In addition to Curry's strong outing, Shaun Livingston created a big spark off the bench. Livingston had 14 of his 18 points in the second quarter to help the Warriors gain the lead going into halftime. The Warriors will look to take advantage of turnovers again on Thursday to take a two game advantage in the series. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 110 Losses ,has 1 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 1 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 0 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwight Howard') has 1 Blocks, has 1 Free throws made, has 26 Minutes played, has 7 Points, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'James Harden') has 9 Assists, has 1 3-pointers made, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 28 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 6 3-pointers made, has 2 Free throws made, has 34 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Shaun Livingston') has 18 Points"] |
Milwaukee nearly pulled out the rare wire - to - wire win here, as they led for over 46 minutes of this game. Memphis is not known for their shooting and they relied on it too heavily here, as they took 30 three - point attempts, making just six in the loss. No player on Memphis surpassed 18 points, seven rebounds or six assists in their defeat. Vince Carter turned back the clock, as he scored 17 points in a season - high 34 minutes. Michael Beasley played similarly for the Bucks, as he scored a season - high 19 points off the bench. Giannis Antetokounmpo is quietly vying for MVP status in the east, as he dropped 27 points, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and four blocks in this win. He is now averaging 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks a game this season. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Vince Carter') has 34 Minutes played, has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 5 Assists, has 4 Blocks, has 27 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Beasley') has 19 Points"] |
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 97 - 79, at Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday. The Sixers (6 - 18) came in to the contest short - handed, as Joel Embiid was given the night off to tend to elbow inflammation, while starting point guard Sergio Rodriguez sat out with an illness. That opened the door for Jahlil Okafor and T.J. McConnell to enter the starting five, and both parlayed their opportunities into highly productive performances. McConnell came within an assist of a triple - double, tallying 12 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, while also adding three steals. Meanwhile, Okafor stepped up with 14 points, nine rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal. The two players combined to go 12 - of - 18 from the field, and the Sixers shot an outstanding 56 percent from the field overall, keying what was only their second road win of the season. Robert Covington actually led Philadelphia in scoring, posting 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Ersan Ilyasova was right behind with 15 points, eight boards and a pair of steals. Nik Stauskas received some extra run off the bench as a residual effect of Rodriguez's absence, and he turned in 10 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal to lead the second unit. Nerlens Noel, making his season debut after recovering from a knee injury, was only able to log 10 minutes off the bench before being forced from the game with a sprained ankle. He supplied eight points and a steal during his time on the court. Marcus Morris led the offensive effort for the Pistons (13 - 13), registering a game - high 28 points and supplementing them with two rebounds, an assist and a block. Andre Drummond posted a 14 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and an impressive six steals. Reggie Jackson totaled 10 points, three assists, a rebound and two steals. However, Tobias Harris and Darrun Hilliard, who received the start in place of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee), only mustered a combined 13 points. Stanley Johnson, just recalled from the D-League, contributed six points, four assists, two rebounds and five steals. The Sixers return home to face off with the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, while the Pistons travel to Dallas to tangle with the Mavericks on Wednesday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 13 Losses ,has 79 Total points ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 97 Losses ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Nerlens Noel') has 10 Minutes played, has 8 Points, has 1 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Reggie Jackson') has 3 Assists, has 10 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stanley Johnson') has 4 Assists, has 6 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 5 Steals"] |
The Pelicans (19 - 20) fell to the 76ers (8 - 31) 96 - 81 on Friday night in Philadelphia. Playing without Anthony Davis, the Pelicans shot a paltry 39 percent from the floor and committed 18 turnovers. Only one starter, Eric Gordon, scored in double - figures, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds on 5 - of - 16 shooting. Omer Asik scored six points go to with 14 rebounds, while Davis’ replacement in the starting lineup, Ryan Anderson, had eight points (2 - 11 FG). Alexis Ajinca added 16 points and 14 boards off the bench, and Jimmer Fredette contributed 13 points. The 76ers, who jumped out to an early 11 - point advantage, got 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds from Michael Carter-Williams. Nerlens Noel added 17 points, 11 boards and five blocks, and Robert Covington chipped in 18 points. Philadelphia, which has won three of its last five, shot 45 percent from the floor and had only eight turnovers. Up next, the Sixers travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Saturday. New Orleans continues its five - game road trip in Toronto on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 31 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 8 Turnovers ,has 8 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 20 Losses ,has 81 Total points ,has 18 Turnovers ,has 19 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Omer Asik') has 6 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Gordon') has 16 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 1 Personal fouls, has 16 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alexis Ajinca') has 16 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmer Fredette') has 13 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Carter-Williams') has 7 Assists, has 22 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"] |
The Atlanta Hawks (16 - 12) defeated the Boston Celtics (14 - 13) by a score of 109 - 101, in Boston on Friday. This was a huge win for the Hawks and a huge loss for the Celtics. Atlanta was ninth in the East, while Boston was tenth heading into this game. With the win the Hawks find themselves back in the top eight, while Boston is now one game farther out of the top eight. The Celtics have now lost three straight. It was back and forth the whole way. Boston made it a two - point game with 2:32 left in the fourth but Atlanta turned up the heat to seal the deal down the stretch. The Hawks shared the ball well, with six players scoring in double digits, however they shot a poor 4 - 20 from long range as a team. Big Al Horford was huge for the Hawks with a double - double consisting of 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with three blocked shots and two assists, in 35 minutes. Fellow frontcourt presence Paul Millsap dropped 20 points (6 - 13 FG, 8 - 10 FT), along with eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. Dennis Schroder led Atlanta in scoring with 22 points (8 - 15 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) in 28 minutes off the bench. He also dished five assists and grabbed four steals. Isaiah Thomas was electric as usual for the Celtics. Thomas led all scorers with 29 points on 6 - 12 shooting including 3 - 5 from beyond the arc but most notably shot 14 - 15 from the free throw line. Jae Crowder had one of his better games this season, finishing with 24 points (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT) and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes. The only other player to score double digits for Boston was Jared Sullinger, who finished with 10 points (4 - 7 FG), along with eight rebounds, three assists and one steal, in 24 minutes. The Celtics will get a bit of a rest before hosting Minnesota on Monday. They will need to get back in the win column to stay competitive in the over - crowded East. The Hawks will have to stay on their A-game as they head to Orlando to face - off against the gritty Magic on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 13 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 12 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 16 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul Millsap') has 4 Assists, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 10 Free throws attempted, has 8 Free throws made, has 20 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Horford') has 2 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 21 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 24 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jared Sullinger') has 3 Assists, has 7 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 24 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 1 Defensive rebounds, has 29 Points, has 1 Total rebounds"] |
The Brooklyn Nets (6 - 8) topped the Philadelphia 76ers (0 - 15) 99 - 91 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson helped lead the Nets to victory by putting up 21 points (8 - 12 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and four assists. Brook Lopez was able to take advantage of Philadelphia's lackluster interior defense by having a near double - double with 19 points (9 - 12 FG, 1 - 4 FT) and seven rebounds. Besides that duo, there really was n't a standout performer, but their defense helped keep the 76ers to shooting only 40 percent from the floor. For the winless Philadelphia 76ers, Tony Wroten helped lead the team with 18 points (6 - 18 FG, 6 - 8 FT) and 10 assists but committed eight turnovers. Henry Sims added 12 points (6 - 13 FG) and nine rebounds. Rookie K.J. McDaniels continued his solid start to the season with 18 points (7 - 15 FG, 2 - 5 3PT, 2 - 2 FT) and six rebounds. Brooklyn will go back home to take on the Chicago Bulls in a Sunday afternoon affair, while the 76ers will go back to Philly to go against the Mavericks on Saturday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 15 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 19 Points in 1st quarter ,has 0 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 8 Percentage of field goals ,has 99 Losses ,has 6 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Joe Johnson') has 4 Assists, has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 12 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brook Lopez') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 19 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Henry Sims') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 12 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'KJ McDaniels') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 15 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"] |
The Indiana Pacers (28 - 34) required a 32 - point fourth quarter to defeat the New York Knicks (12 - 49), 92 - 86. The Pacers won their fifth straight game to move up to the seven seed, holding the tie - breaker over the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. Roy Hibbert missed all six shots in 35 minutes, finishing with three points via free throws. David West joined Hibbert in grabbing 11 rebounds. Rodney Stuckey scored a team - high 17 point on 4 - of - 12 shooting and registered a team - high four assists in 29 minutes, doing most of his damage at the foul line. George Hill finished with 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes. The Knicks could only muster four points after Andrea Bargnani fouled out with three minutes and 22 seconds remaining. They shot 3 - of - 15 from beyond the arc, the only noticeable difference between the teams in the box score. Bargnani scored a team - high 21 points and two blocks before picking up his sixth foul. Lou Amundson was unable to play after suffering back spasms earlier in the day. Jason Smith moved into the starting lineup and only provided five points in 19 minutes. Tim Hardaway, Jr. missed all nine shots, scoring a team - low one point on 1 - of - 2 shooting from the charity stripe. Alexey Shved provided a spark off the bench with 15 points, five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes. The Pacers begin a four - game homestand Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The Knicks embark on a five - game Western Conference road trip Monday against the Denver Nuggets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 49 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 12 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 34 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 32 Points in 4th quarter ,has 28 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Hardaway Jr.') has 9 Field goals attempted, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 1 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alexey Shved') has 3 Assists, has 27 Minutes played, has 15 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
The Houston Rockets (22 - 20) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (9 - 34) 112 - 95 at Staples Center on Sunday. James Harden came into the contest as the NBA’s second leading scorer with 28 point per game and exceeded his yearly mark to lead all scorers with 31 points, to go along with three rebounds and five assists. While 31 points is not breaking news, it is impressive that Harden did it in just over 27 minutes of play and on 10 - of - 17 shooting. Dwight Howard and Clint Capela dominated the glass, and proved to be far too much for the Lakers frontcourt to handle, as both bigs combined for 26 rebounds alongside 14 points each. The rebounding battle, 51 - 36, was heavily in favor of Houston, who disallowed the Lakers to keep most offensive possessions alive, after holding the young opposition to just three offensive rebounds. Ty Lawson, Marcus Thornton and Montrezl Harrell provided double figures off the bench and saw increased minutes in the fourth quarter, after the Rockets were comfortably ahead by 20 points throughout most of the second half. The Rockets will stay in Los Angeles and face the Clippers (26 - 14) in the second game of a back - to - back on Monday. The Lakers were handed another loss and the 10 win mark of the season continues to be an uphill battle. Coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday, the Lakers improved upon their shot selection, as seen by 45 percent shooting as a unit. Los Angeles entered the half down only three points, but the same storyline troubles the team: youth, inexperience and rebounding. Julius Randle seems to be busting out of his slump and pitched in a double - double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes, however, he did lose the matchup with Clint Capela, who beat Randle with speed and strength on the glass. Kobe Bryant played more of a point guard oriented role, scoring five points on five shots while dishing out nine assists. Most of Randle’s baskets were easy handoffs from Bryant as he would storm the lane, draw the double team, and find his sophomore forward waiting patiently for an easy dunk. Lou Williams shot more efficiently en route to a second straight 20 points performance and Jordan Clarkson rounded out the stat sheet with 16 points, three assists, three rebounds and two steals. The Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings (17 - 23) on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 34 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 36 Rebounds ,has 9 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 20 Percentage of field goals ,has 112 Losses ,has 51 Total points ,has 22 Rebounds ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwight Howard') has 14 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kobe Bryant') has 9 Assists, has 5 Field goals attempted, has 5 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Julius Randle') has 26 Minutes played, has 12 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Lou Williams') has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jordan Clarkson') has 3 Assists, has 16 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"] |
The Dallas Mavericks (26 - 10) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (16 - 17) 96 - 88 in overtime on Monday. Dallas has won six straight games. Monta Ellis led the way for the Mavericks, finishing with a team - high 19 points in 38 minutes. Rajon Rondo posted a double - double with two points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Dallas struggled shooting the ball Monday, hitting just 39 percent of their shots from the field, but they also held the Nets to 39 percent shooting to keep the game competitive until they could close it out in the extra period. The Mavericks will return home to host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Brooklyn has lost two straight, hitting a slight road bump after securing three consecutive wins before the lull. Deron Williams (oblique) and Kevin Garnett (rest) sat out the game. With Garnett out, Brook Lopez earned another spot start in the frontcourt next to Mason Plumlee. Lopez finished with a game - high 22 points and 13 rebounds in 33 minutes. Jarrett Jack also put up a double - double, finishing with 20 points and 10 assists in 43 minutes. The Nets have taken a bold stance by putting out some of their lesser - known players in the starting lineup over Williams and Lopez, but the gamble has largely paid off, as they've won six of their last nine games. Brooklyn will stay home to host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 88 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 26 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rajon Rondo') has 14 Assists, has 2 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brook Lopez') has 33 Minutes played, has 22 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jarrett Jack') has 10 Assists, has 20 Points"] |
The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls, 112 - 107, at Verizon Center on Friday. Despite the final scoreline being close, Washington was in control for the majority of this game. In fact, they held the lead for the final 44 minutes, with that margin getting up to 19 points at times in the third quarter. The assist - to - turnover ratio was the decisive statistic, with Washington recording six more assists than Chicago, while committing nine less turnovers. The Bulls were really let down by their shots, hitting 26 percent of their three's and 67 percent of their free - throws. The Bulls (32 - 37) have now lost seven of their last eight games, as they continue to fall deeper out of the playoffs. Jimmy Butler led the way for Chicago, as he collected 28 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Robin Lopez was just as good, amassing 25 points and 12 rebounds on 12 - of - 16 from the field. Rajon Rondo started again and accumulated six points, four rebounds and 10 assists. Nikola Mirotic was a huge spark off the bench, totaling 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks. The Bulls will be in action again on Saturday against the Utah Jazz. The Wizards (42 - 26) have been a dominant home team all season, as this gives them 27 wins at Verizon Center for the year. John Wall had a banter day, as he dished out a career - high 20 assists, while scoring 14 points. Bradley Beal led the team in scoring, as he tallied 24 points and four rebounds. Jason Smith got a rare start for Markieff Morris (sinus infection) and provided 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Ian Mahimi came off the bench to score 16 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting. Washington's next game is on Saturday, when they take on the Charlotte Hornets on the road. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 112 Losses ,has 42 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 32 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Robin Lopez') has 16 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 25 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmy Butler') has 5 Assists, has 28 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rajon Rondo') has 10 Assists, has 6 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Mirotic') has 3 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 15 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jason Smith') has 2 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 17 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 24 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 20 Assists, has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ian Mahinmi') has 11 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 16 Points"] |
It was another night of insane numbers for Golden State's historic offense. The team shot 57 percent from the field, had 51 rebounds and 33 assists, and hit 14 three - pointers. Reigning MVP Steph Curry had 28 points to lead the team, while also contributing seven rebounds and seven assists. Kevin Durant scored 22 to go with a whopping 17 rebounds and seven assists. Klay Thompson scored 21, and forward Draymond Green dished out a team - high 10 assists to go with 14 points and six rebounds. Toronto, meanwhile, saw strong play from its star guard combo of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. DeRozan scored 29 points on 10 - of - 23 shooting and 9 - of - 10 from the line. He also passed Chris Bosh as the Raptors' all - time leading scorer with the performance. Lowry, meanwhile, had 27 points and a team - high 11 assists. Terrence Ross came off the bench for 24 points. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'DeMar DeRozan') has 23 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 10 Free throws attempted, has 9 Free throws made, has 29 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyle Lowry') has 11 Assists, has 27 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Terrence Ross') has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Durant') has 7 Assists, has 22 Points, has 17 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Draymond Green') has 10 Assists, has 14 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 21 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 7 Assists, has 28 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"] |
The New York Knicks (12 - 46) won their second straight game by defeating the Toronto Raptors (37 - 22), 103 - 98. It’s the first time all season they won on back - to - back nights. Langston Galloway hit game - clinching three - pointer with 13 second remaining to secure the victory. Andrea Bargnani exacted a bit of revenge against the team that drafted him, scoring 19 points in 31 minutes. The Knicks attempts a season - high 38 free - throws, converting 30 in the process. Alexey Shved added 15 points off the bench in 20 minutes and was responsible for finding Galloway on the final basket. Tim Hardaway, Jr. scored a team - high 22 points, but he missed both free throws in the closing seconds after being intentionally fouled. Kyle Lowry was rested and won’t likely play in the Raptors’ next game. He’s been dealing with an assortment of injuries, limiting him to 34 percent shooting in February. Greivis Vasquez started at point guard, accumulating 14 points, six assists, three rebounds and four three - pointers in 34 minutes. Amir Johnson was thrust back into the starting lineup after coach Dwane Casey decided to go with Patrick Patterson in the previous game. Jonas Valanciunas fouled out but not before registering 16 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes. Lou Williams scored a team - high 22 points off the bench and missed ten of his 16 shot attempts. The Knicks plays the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, and the Raptors face the Philadelphia 76ers after an off day. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 46 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 22 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 37 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jonas Valanciunas') has 28 Minutes played, has 16 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Greivis Vasquez') has 6 Assists, has 4 3-pointers made, has 34 Minutes played, has 14 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Lou Williams') has 10 3-pointers attempted, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrea Bargnani') has 31 Minutes played, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Hardaway Jr.') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alexey Shved') has 20 Minutes played, has 15 Points"] |
The Charlotte Hornets (1 - 3) secured their first win of the season in impressive fashion Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls (3 - 2), winning 130 - 105. Charlotte had lost by a combined five points over their last two games to the Atlanta Hawks, but Tuesday’s game was far from a nailbiter. The Hornets jumped out to a 37 - 20 lead after one quarter and held a 22 - point advantage at halftime. They finished the night shooting 52 percent from the field and an eye - popping 14 - for - 23 from behind the three - point arc. Leading the way for the home squad was Jeremy Lamb, who had previously signed a three - year, $21 million extension with the club a day earlier. Lamb finished with 20 points off the bench while knocking down 9 - of - 10 shots. Six other players - - Nicolas Batum (18), Jeremy Lin (15), Al Jefferson (14), Kemba Walker (13), Spencer Hawes (13), and P.J. Hairston (10) - - reached double figures for Charlotte. The Bulls received their usual solid performance from Jimmy Butler (26 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting), but failed to get many contributions from the rest of the starting lineup. Derrick Rose was held to just four points in 24 minutes. It marked the first time in his career that he finished with less than 10 points in three consecutive games. Nikola Mirotic also fell back to earth after a hot start to the season, going 2 - for - 11 from the field to finish with five points. Strong showings off the bench from Doug McDermott (17 points) and Aaron Brooks (14 points) at least allowed the Bulls to reach the century mark. Chicago’s next game will come against the Oklahoma City Thunder at home Thursday. The Hornets will also be in action Thursday, as they’ll head to Dallas to face the Mavericks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 3 Losses ,has 130 Total points ,has 37 Points in 1st quarter ,has 1 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 2 Percentage of field goals ,has 105 Losses ,has 20 Total points ,has 3 Points in 1st quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Mirotic') has 11 Field goals attempted, has 2 Field goals made, has 5 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmy Butler') has 16 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 26 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Rose') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 24 Minutes played, has 4 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Doug McDermott') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Aaron Brooks') has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'PJ Hairston') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al Jefferson') has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nicolas Batum') has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeremy Lamb') has 3 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Spencer Hawes') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeremy Lin') has 15 Points"] |
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