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The Cleveland Cavaliers (30 - 11) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (27 - 15) 115 - 102 on Thursday. A common tenet of success across most team sports is that collective balance usually triumphs over remarkable individual performances, and such was the case Thursday. Although the visiting Clippers received a 30 - point, nine - assist effort from Chris Paul, the rest of the All-Star point guard's teammates did n't come close to approximating his output. Only two other starters managed double - digit scoring, putting an inordinate amount of responsibility on Paul. Meanwhile, all five Cavaliers starters tallied double - digit scoring, and two of them, Kevin Love and LeBron James, also posted double - doubles. Cleveland shot 51 percent from the field overall, and 46 percent from beyond the arc. Paul added three rebounds, three steals and a block to his scoring and assist totals. J.J. Redick was next in line, registering a respectable 17 points, but only adding two rebounds to his stat line. DeAndre Jordan put together a 10 - point, 13 - rebound double - double, and Jamal Crawford paced the Clippers' reserves with 16 points and a steal. Paul Pierce notably was scoreless over 17 minutes as a starter, with only an assist and a steal to his credit on the night. Despite the loss, Los Angeles remains in second place in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. They head to New York to take on the Knicks on Friday night. Cleveland's attack was spearheaded by a pair of 22 - point efforts from James and J.R. Smith. The former added 12 assists and five rebounds, while the latter supplemented his points with a pair of rebounds and a pair of assists. Kyrie Irving bounced back from two single - digit scoring performances to post 21 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal. Love put together a second consecutive double - double, collecting 18 points and hauling in 16 boards. He also added a pair of assists and a steal. Timofey Mozgov registered his second straight 11 - point, five - rebound outing to round out a successful night for the starters. Tristan Thompson was a force on the glass while leading the Cavs' reserves, totaling 12 rebounds and adding eight points. With the victory, Cleveland remains atop the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They remain home to face off against the Bulls on Saturday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 11 Losses ,has 115 Total points ,has 30 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 15 Percentage of 3 points ,has 102 Percentage of field goals ,has 30 Losses ,has 27 Total points ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Paul') has 9 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 2 Defensive rebounds, has 30 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jamal Crawford') has 16 Points, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 12 Assists, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 22 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Love') has 2 Assists, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 18 Points, has 16 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals, has 5 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Timofey Mozgov') has 11 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyrie Irving') has 4 Assists, has 2 3-pointers made, has 21 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tristan Thompson') has 8 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"] |
The Bucks used a balanced attack to come out with the win, as seven players scored in double digits. Tony Snell was the high - point man for Milwaukee with 19 points, to go along with six rebounds and two steals, in 28 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo followed up with 18 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two blocks, in 40 minutes. Matthew Dellavedova chipped in 16 points, while shooting 4 - of - 7 seven from long range. Greg Monroe, John Henson and Rashad Vaughn combined for 33 points off the bench. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns came up huge for the Timberwolves, with 35 points on 14 - of - 21 shooting, including 3 - of - 5 from distance, to go along with 14 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal. Ricky Rubio followed up with 22 points, while the only other player to score in double digits for Minnesota was Andrew Wiggins with 11. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 1 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 21 Field goals attempted, has 14 Field goals made, has 35 Points, has 14 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ricky Rubio') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 7 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 40 Minutes played, has 18 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Snell') has 28 Minutes played, has 19 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Matthew Dellavedova') has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 16 Points"] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Dallas Mavericks, 119 - 108, in Game 4 of the Western Conference first - round playoffs Saturday at American Airlines Center to take a 3 - 1 series lead. The game was chippy throughout as three technical fouls were assessed and Kevin Durant was ejected. Durant scored 19 points before being tossed for a flagrant - 2 on Justin Anderson late in the fourth quarter. It snapped a 67 - game streak with at least 20 points for Durant. The Thunder took a 33 - 18 lead after the first quarter and never relinquished the lead. Oklahoma City shot 53 percent from the field and outrebounded Dallas 42 to 33. Enes Kanter led all scorers with 28 points, going 12 - for - 13 off the bench. Russell Westbrook tallied 25 points and 15 assists, while Dion Waiters had a nice game off the bench as well, totaling 12 points, four rebounds and four assists. Dallas lost both Deron Williams and Salah Mejri to injuries. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Williams, who played 89 seconds, is out for the season after aggravating the sports hernia that kept him out of Game 3. Mejri suffered a right hip injury, and his status for Game 5 is unknown. Dirk Nowitzki was a bright spot in the loss, as he scored 27 points, while also grabbing eight rebounds. Raymond Felton totaled 19 points and 11 assists, while filling in for Williams at point guard. Dallas will look to keep its season alive Monday at Oklahoma City. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 3 Percentage of field goals ,has 108 Losses ,has 18 Total points ,has 33 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 119 Total points ,has 33 Points in 1st quarter ,has 42 Rebounds ,has 3 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Dion Waiters') has 4 Assists, has 12 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Salah Mejri') has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 3 Personal fouls"] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (18 - 25) handily defeated the Charlotte Hornets (18 - 22) on Saturday, 105 - 92. The Bucks have been hit - or - miss this season, and have now picked up two in a row after an impressive win against the powerful Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee dominated all sectors of the game, shooting 54 percent from the field while holding their opponents to just 38 percent and out - rebounding Charlotte 46 - 35. Milwaukee, behind Greg Monroe's 19 points and 10 rebounds, maintained a 46 - 36 edge in points in the paint. Guard Khris Middleton also lit it up from the field, scoring 24 points on 11 of 16 shooting. For the Hornets, the loss is the second straight and the ninth in 10 games. Charlotte has been in a downward spiral since a surprisingly hot start to the season, and is now the coldest team in the NBA. Center Al Jefferson has been sidelined with multiple knee injuries and a drug suspension, which has not helped Charlotte's weak play in the paint. Even in the face of a losing streak, Kemba Walker has maintained strong play. The point guard scored 12 and dished out six assists on Saturday. Charlotte's next matchup will be against Utah on Monday. The Bucks, meanwhile, will travel to Miami on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 35 Points in 1st quarter ,has 18 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 54 Percentage of field goals ,has 25 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 19 Points in 1st quarter ,has 46 Rebounds ,has 18 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Greg Monroe') has 19 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Khris Middleton') has 16 Field goals attempted, has 11 Field goals made, has 24 Points"] |
The Washington Wizards defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 105 - 91, at Verizon Center on Saturday evening. Outside of the Miami Heat, the Wizards (30 - 20) were one of the Eastern Conference's hottest squads coming in to Saturday's game, having won six consecutive games. They'd also amassed a 21 - 6 record at home and were facing a Pelicans (19 - 32) team that had only notched six victories in 23 road tilts this season, all factors that seemed to point towards another dominant outing. Despite a 25 - point, 10 - rebound double - double from Anthony Davis, Washington fulfilled that prophecy, limiting New Orleans to just eight points over the final quarter to seal the win. The Pelicans posted just a 29 percent success rate from three - point range and also committed 15 turnovers. Davis added two assists, two blocks and a steal to his team - leading performance. Terrence Jones got the start at power forward and provided 15 points, four rebounds and two blocks. Tyreke Evans posted a bench - leading 15 points and supplemented them with six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jrue Holiday tallied a stat line of 13 points, 10 boards and eight assists. Solomon Hill and Buddy Hield combined for just 13 points on 6 - of - 16 shooting. The Wizards were paced by another stellar performance from John Wall, who generated a 24 - point, 13 - assist double - double that also featured three rebounds, five steals and one block. Markieff Morris collected 18 points, four rebounds and one steal. Marcin Gortat was a force on the boards once again, totaling 12 points, 17 rebounds and one block. Otto Porter and Bradley Beal both equaled Gortat's scoring total, with the former adding nine rebounds and three steals, and the latter posting five rebounds, three assists and one steal. Kelly Oubre, Jr. led the second unit with 10 points, two rebounds and one block. The Pelicans head back home to face the Phoenix Suns on Monday evening, while the Wizards remain home to tangle with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 20 Percentage of 3 points ,has 105 Losses ,has 24 Total points ,has 25 Points in 1st quarter ,has 30 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 32 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 8 Points in 1st quarter ,has 15 Points in 4th quarter ,has 19 Turnovers ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Terrence Jones') has 2 Blocks, has 15 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 2 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 25 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jrue Holiday') has 8 Assists, has 13 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 3 Assists, has 5 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kelly Oubre Jr.') has 1 Blocks, has 10 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"] |
The New York Knicks (27 - 39) steamrolled the Phoenix Suns (17 - 47) Wednesday night at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 128 - 97. The Knicks opened with a 15 - 4 run and imposed their will from the start, as they led by double digits for the entirety of the final three quarters. Their lead swelled to 20 at halftime as the Suns barely put up a fight. With little resistance, the Knicks shot the lights out, going 46 - 82 (56 percent) from the floor and an absurd 16 - 24 (67 percent) from three. Carmelo Anthony (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 4 3PT) and Sasha Vujacic (7 - 8 FG, 6 - 7 3PT) led the Knicks with 23 points apiece in the blowout victory. Derrick Williams (8 - 10 FG, 2 - 3 3PT) scored 18 points and Jerami Grant (6 - 9 FG) added 14, both off the bench. The Knicks offense was humming, as they assisted on 31 baskets and turned the ball over only 10 times. Devin Booker led all scorers with 32 points for the Suns as he knocked down 14 of his 28 field goal attempts. Alex Len notched a double - double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Two Phoenix starters, P.J. Tucker and Tyson Chandler, finished with only four points apiece, giving the Suns no chance to keep up with New York's hot shooting effort. The Knicks continue their road trip Friday against the Clippers. The Suns head on the road for a Thursday matchup against the Nuggets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 47 Number of team assists ,has 97 Percentage of 3 points ,has 32 Percentage of field goals ,has 17 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 31 Number of team assists ,has 67 Percentage of 3 points ,has 56 Percentage of field goals ,has 39 Losses ,has 128 Total points ,has 10 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 27 Turnovers ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Carmelo Anthony') has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 15 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Sasha Vujacic') has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 6 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 23 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Williams') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'PJ Tucker') has 4 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alex Len') has 14 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 4 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Booker') has 14 Field goals made, has 32 Points"] |
The Atlanta Hawks (31 - 8) defeated the Boston Celtics (13 - 24) 105 - 91 on Wednesday at the TD Garden in Boston. The Hawks were the superior shooters in this game, going 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line, while the Celtics went just 41 percent from the floor and 33 percent from beyond the arc. The Hawks were also able to force the Celtics into 17 turnovers, while committing only 12 of their own, helping push their winning streak to ten in a row. Both Jeff Teague and DeMarre Carroll stepped up for the Hawks in this game. Teague went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 22 points, while also adding six assists and two steals. He went a perfect 6 - of - 6 from the free throw line, adding a significant portion to his points total. Carroll on the other hand recorded 22 points (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 3 - 5 FT), five rebounds and three assists of his own. Considering he's only averaging 12 points per game so far this season, it was a nice surprise for the Hawks in this one. Paul Millsap had a strong showing as well, contributing 18 points (5 - 10 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocked shots. The double - double marked his ninth of the season thus far. The only other Hawk to reach double figures in points was Mike Scott, who came off the bench to score 11 points (4 - 8 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) in 22 minutes. Jared Sullinger and Avery Bradley, the Celtics season scoring leaders, again had the most production for the Celtics. Bradley went 6 - for - 13 from the floor and 3 - for - 7 from beyond the arc to finish with a team - high of 17 points. He's averaging 18 points per game over his last five matchups, as he's done the bulk of the scoring since Jeff Green was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade. Sullinger came one rebound shy of a double - double, recording 14 points and nine rebounds in 36 minutes. The double - double would have been his third in a row, but his streak ends at two instead. With the rest of the starters struggling to get anything going, the Celtics did see a few of their bench players step up. Kelly Olynyk went 5 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to add 12 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Marcus Thornton was the other bench player to reach double - digit points, with 10 (4 - 9 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt) in 21 minutes. The Hawks' next game will be on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Friday, while the Celtics will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 13 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 35 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 12 Turnovers ,has 31 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarre Carroll') has 3 Assists, has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 1 Personal fouls, has 22 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul Millsap') has 2 Blocks, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 7 Free throws attempted, has 7 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jared Sullinger') has 2 Assists, has 14 Points, has 9 Total rebounds, has 2 Turnovers"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcus Thornton') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 9 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kelly Olynyk') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 12 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"] |
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 99 - 94, Tuesday at United Center. This game looked as if it was going to come down to the final moments and become a game of free throws, but Dwyane Wade managed to change all that after one possession. After attacking the basket and not getting a call, Wade complained to the official and ended up getting ejected from the game. The Timberwolves (7 - 18), who needed a miraculous comeback after being down as much as 21 points, sunk the free throws that came as a result of the fiasco and put the game firmly out of reach. The victory ended what was a four - game losing streak and came after the team had lost 11 of their previous 13 games. Zach LaVine led the way for Minnesota, scoring 24 points on top of six assists and six rebounds in a game - high 43 minutes. Andrew Wiggins was not far behind, posting 23 points and nine rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double of 16 points and 12 rebounds. For the Bulls (13 - 11), the loss ends a brief two - game win streak and makes for their fifth loss of the season against a team with a losing record. Jimmy Butler led the way for Chicago in his first game against his former head coach, Tom Thibodeau, scoring a game - high 27 points, but he did so on just 9 - of - 22 shooting from the field. Butler has, however, scored at least 26 points in each game he's played in during the month of December. The next highest scorer for Chicago was big man Robin Lopez, who scored 14 points on 7 - of - 9 shooting from the field. As a team, the Bulls shot a sorry 4 - of - 15 from behind the arc in defeat. Up next, the Timberwolves will look to build on their victory when they take on the Rockets on Saturday, while the Bulls will look to get back on track in Milwaukee on Thursday against the Bucks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 11 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 13 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 18 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 21 Points in 4th quarter ,has 7 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 23 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach LaVine') has 6 Assists, has 43 Minutes played, has 24 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmy Butler') has 22 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 27 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Robin Lopez') has 9 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 1 Blocks, has 1 3-pointers made, has 1 Offensive rebounds"] |
Despite an unsightly 1 - 4 record coming in to Tuesday, the Timberwolves had played stingy defense, but the Nets found a way to break through for a season - high 119 points. Brook Lopez's 26 points led the Nets, while Trevor Booker's 15 - point, nine - rebound effort made it a stellar night for the frontcourt. Bojan Bogdanovic's and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's respective 13 - point efforts and Sean Kilpatrick's 14 points off the bench helped lead to a stellar 55 percent success rate from the field for Brooklyn. Andrew Wiggins managed a season - high 36 points on 29 shot attempts. Karl-Anthony Towns and Zach LaVine had 21 and 17 points, respectively, but no other members of the starting five tallied double - digit scoring. Kris Dunn could n't score in 16 minutes but fellow rookie Tyus Jones came on to play 32 minutes, posting 12 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 119 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 29 Field goals attempted, has 36 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 5 Personal fouls, has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach LaVine') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kris Dunn') has 16 Minutes played"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyus Jones') has 32 Minutes played, has 12 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rondae Hollis-Jefferson') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Trevor Booker') has 15 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brook Lopez') has 26 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bojan Bogdanovic') has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Sean Kilpatrick') has 14 Points"] |
After a strong start to the season on his new team, Harrison Barnes has struggled in his last two outings. After going 6 - of - 13 from the field for 14 points Wednesday night, Barnes has now shot just 9 - of - 24 in his last two games and has scored a total of just 24 points. Barnes had started the season with 50 total points in his first two games while shooting an effective 21 - of - 35 from the field. On the other side, George Hill also finds himself on a new team, but has been off to a very hot start that was capped by his 25 - point performance on Wednesday. Hill has now scored at least 20 points in three of his five games this season and is currently leading the Jazz in scoring with 21 points per game while shooting a very impressive 55 percent from the field. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 3 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Harrison Barnes') has 2 Defensive rebounds, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 14 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'George Hill') has 5 Defensive rebounds, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 25 Points, has 3 Turnovers"] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (10) held off the Sacramento Kings (0 - 1) Wednesday 111 - 104 in what was the season opener for both squads. Despite falling behind early, the Kings slowly battled to get back in the game and managed to tie the contest at 100 with just under three minutes remaining. However, an 11 - 4 run by the Clippers over the final stretch ultimately put the game out of Sacramento’s reach. It was a battle between bigs, as Blake Griffin and DeMarcus Cousins duked it out down low all night. Griffin finished with a game - high 33 points on 14 - of - 20 shooting form the field to go along with eight rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes. While Cousin’s effort was ultimately not enough, the big man still finished with a team - high 32 points and 13 rebounds in 35 minutes. Cousins showed signs of taking his game to the next level, as he stretch the floor and shot an impressive 4 - of - 5 from behind the arc. Beyond those two, Chris Paul served as an elite floor leader and recorded a double - double of 18 points and 11 assists on top of five rebounds in 37 minutes. DeAndre Jordan consistently attacked the boards, recording 12 rebounds in 27 minutes, while Paul Pierce recorded 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench in his regular season debut with Los Angeles. Up next, the Kings will remain home and take on the Lakers Saturday, while the Clippers will travel home Friday to up against the Mavericks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 1 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 0 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 111 Losses ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeAndre Jordan') has 27 Minutes played, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Paul') has 11 Assists, has 37 Minutes played, has 18 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals, has 2 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul Pierce') has 12 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarcus Cousins') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made"] |
The San Antonio Spurs (44 - 25) routed the Atlanta Hawks (53 - 17) 114 - 95 on Sunday at the Philips Arena. The Spurs broke the game open with a 25 - 8 run to end the first half and things got worse from there for the Hawks. Coach Mike Budenholzer, a Greg Popovich protege, was ejected early in the third quarter with the Hawks down 25. Atlanta was looking to turn things around after a subpar end to its road trip, but its recent struggles traveled home to the Philips Arena. The Hawks never came within 15 points of the Spurs in the fourth as they dropped their season - high third straight game. San Antonio has now won three straight and is now within striking distance of the third seed in the West after a lackluster February had many questioning this team's viability in the playoffs. Kawhi Leonard had another strong outing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists to go with four steals. Boris Diaw had a big fourth quarter and finished with 17 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting off the bench. The Spurs have a tough schedule over the next week with two games against the Mavericks along with matchups against the Thunder and Grizzlies. Atlanta needs to regroup after being routed in two of its last three games. Paul Millsap tried to will his team to a comeback in the third quarter, but the Spurs never let the Hawks get too close. Millsap finished with 22 points and seven rebounds. Kyle Korver returned to the lineup after missing the last three games with a broken nose. He posted six points and three rebounds but also had five turnovers. The Hawks will have the next two days off before traveling to Orlando to take on the Magic on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 25 Number of team assists ,has 17 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 53 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 25 Number of team assists ,has 114 Losses ,has 44 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 7 Assists, has 20 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Boris Diaw') has 10 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul Millsap') has 22 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyle Korver') has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 6 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 5 Turnovers"] |
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 93 - 92, at Wells Fargo Center on Friday night. The Sixers (15 - 26) have shown notable improvement this season, in large part thanks to former first - round pick Joel Embiid finally being at full health. They entered Friday in the midst of their best stretch in years, as they'd secured victories in seven of their previous nine games. With a Trail Blazers (18 - 27) squad that had won only seven of 24 road games coming in to town, that streak had a chance to extend even further. However, after an opening 12 minutes that saw Portland ambush their hosts by a 33 - 22 margin, the Sixers were decidedly behind the proverbial eight - ball. In previous seasons, this obstacle would have been enough to put Philadelphia away for good. These seem to be different times, however, and the Sixers came roaring out of intermission to outscore their visitors, 27 - 15, in the third quarter. That set up a nip - and - tuck final period that saw the game come down to the final seconds, when Robert Covington made a 28 - foot three - point jumper with four ticks remaining to send the home team to their eighth win in the last 10 contests. The Trail Blazers were led by Damian Lillard's 30 points, which he supplemented with five rebounds, an assist and a steal. C.J. McCollum had a down game by his standards, posting a modest 16 points on 5 - of - 18 shooting. He added four rebounds, four assists and three steals. Mason Plumlee generated 14 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included two assists, three blocks and a steal. Noah Vonleh tallied 10 points, five rebounds and a steal. Al-Farouq Aminu went for a near double - double off the bench with nine points, nine boards, one assist and one steal. Ersan Ilyasova paced the Sixers with 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Covington totaled 22 points overall, along with six rebounds, a steal and a block. Embiid totaled an 18 - point, 10 - rebound double - double that also featured five assists and four blocks. However, he was forced from the game after 22 minutes with a left knee contusion. T.J. McConnell filled out the stat sheet with eight points, five assists and four rebounds. The Blazers head to Boston to take on the Celtics on Saturday afternoon, while the Sixers head down south to tangle with the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 93 Losses ,has 22 Total points ,has 27 Points in 1st quarter ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Al-Farouq Aminu') has 1 Assists, has 9 Points, has 9 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Robert Covington') has 1 Blocks, has 22 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ersan Ilyasova') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 24 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Joel Embiid') has 5 Assists, has 4 Blocks, has 22 Minutes played, has 18 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'T.J. McConnell') has 5 Assists, has 8 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
The Denver Nuggets (8 - 8) defeated the Phoenix Suns (10 - 7) 122 - 97 on Friday. Denver and Phoenix were playing a home - and - home set where the teams play two consecutive games, one at each other's home court. The Suns beat the Nuggets 120 - 112 on Wednesday, but the Suns could n't buy a bucket Friday, shooting just 39 percent from the field. Seven players finished in double digits for Denver. Danilo Gallinari left Wednesday's game with knee soreness, but he was cleared to play Friday and put up 11 points in 23 minutes off the bench. The Nuggets have won six of their last seven games, and they'll travel to Utah to play the Jazz on Monday in search of another win. Phoenix could n't find the bottom of the net Friday, but they've won five of their last seven games. Isaiah Thomas sat out a second straight game with an ankle bruise. They had just one starter finish in double digits, but four bench players were able to crack the threshold. They'll return home to host the Orlando Magic on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 8 Percentage of field goals ,has 122 Losses ,has 8 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 7 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Danilo Gallinari') has 23 Minutes played, has 11 Points"] |
The Utah Jazz defeated the host Miami Heat 102 - 91 at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Utah is the far superior team coming into this matchup and they showed that by leading for over 45 minutes of this game. They actually led by 21 at times and held the Heat at bay all evening long. Free-throw shooting was the biggest difference, with Utah going 16 - of - 19, while Miami went just 10 - of - 19. The Jazz shot 49 percent in their win and committed just nine turnovers. Strangely, the Heat dominated the assisting margin, as they recorded 21 dimes to the Jazz '12. Utah (7 - 4) continues to ride their defense to wins, but they may have suffered a bigger loss in this victory. Derrick Favors recently returned from a knee injury, but he had to leave this game after five minutes due to renewed knee soreness. Gordon Hayward stepped up in his absence though, leading the team with 25 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Rodney Hood was second on the team, with his 17 points and four rebounds. Rudy Gobert recorded another double - double, totaling 12 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. Dante Exum and Joe Johnson finished with 10 a piece in the win. The Jazz will look to keep it rolling on Monday, when they host the Memphis Grizzlies for their next game. Miami (2 - 6) has really struggled recently and a battle against Utah's defense certainly was n't the cure. Hassan Whiteside played well though, totaling 15 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in the defeat. Justise Winslow grabbed 11 points and six rebounds of his own. The bench was big for Miami, as James Johnson, Derrick Williams and Rodney McGruder all scored in double figures. More importantly, Josh Richardson played a season - high 32 minutes and took a season - high 16 shots, finishing with 12 points, three rebounds and four assists. Things do n't get any easier for Miami either, as they travel to play the San Antonio Spurs on Monday for their next game. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 21 Number of team assists ,has 6 Percentage of field goals ,has 91 Losses ,has 21 Total points ,has 12 Points in 1st quarter ,has 2 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 12 Number of team assists ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 4 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 9 Points in 1st quarter ,has 7 Points in 3rd quarter ."
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The Washington Wizards (17 - 19) defeated the host Chicago Bulls (22 - 14) 114 - 100 at United Center on Monday night. This was a huge win for Washington who is desperately trying to stay relevant in the East. The Wizards came into this game having lost five of their last seven games but they did not play like a team in a rut, in fact they played a stunning team game. The Wizards logged an amazing 31 assists on 48 made field goals and shot 48 percent from the field. On the contrary, the Bulls had won six of their previous seven games but ended up falling apart in this one. In comparison to Washington's 31 assists, Chicago only had 18. They also attempted 18 less field goals; 81 attempts versus Washington's 99. There was some good news for the Bulls on Monday night as they saw the return of Joakim Noah. Chicago went 7 - 2 without Noah, who missed nine games with a shoulder injury. He entered the game with about four minutes to go in the first quarter and went 0 - 7 from the field, but logged nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 18 minutes. Derrick Rose finished with 23 points (8 - 13 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT) but only had one assist and four turnovers, in 31 minutes. Jimmy Butler dropped 19 points (6 - 15 FG, 6 - 7 FT), along with seven assists, four rebounds and three steals, in 38 minutes. Pau Gasol had a nice double - double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, in 28 minutes. Despite missing two of their top players Marcin Gortat (knee) and Bradley Beal (leg), Washington had seven players score in double digits and played a fantastic team game. John Wall was the maestro as he finished with 17 points (7 - 19 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt), 10 assists, five rebounds, three steals and one blocked shot, in 34 minutes. Drew Gooden was huge off the bench as he pulled down seven offensive rebounds. Gooden finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds and three assists, in 26 minutes. Otto Porter Jr. chipped in 14 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 31 minutes. The Wizards will have a good chance to gain more ground in the East as they host the Bucks, who will be on the second night of a back - to - back, on Wednesday. The Bulls will be facing the second night of a back - to - back when they visit Milwaukee on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 18 Number of team assists ,has 14 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 31 Number of team assists ,has 19 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Joakim Noah') has 4 Assists, has 9 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host New York Knicks 111 - 104, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening. In the process of winning their second straight game, the Cavaliers saw their leader, LeBron James, become the youngest player in NBA history to score 28,0 career points. James finished with a game - high 32 points in the contest, on impressive 12 - of - 20 shooting. The Cavs (35 - 15) were without Kyrie Irving, who was a late scratch with a quad injury. DeAndre Liggins got the start in Irving's absence but only played 17 minutes. Cleveland played most of the contest without a true point guard on the floor, but that was not a big issue, as LeBron played the role of distributor, dishing 10 assists. Kevin Love had a solid game, with 23 points and 16 rebounds, in 35 minutes of action. Channing Frye chipped in 14 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting, in 15 minutes off the bench. The Cavaliers will look to keep the winning streak going as they visit Washington to take on the Wizards on Monday. The Knicks (22 - 30) trailed by 27 with 54 seconds left in the third quarter but went on a massive run, sparked by Brandon Jennings, who poured in 17 points in just over three minutes to help the Knicks get within 10 points with 7:26 left in the fourth. Jennings finished with a team - high 23 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting, to go along with 10 assists and five rebounds, in 42 minutes of action. Carmelo Anthony struggled from the floor, as he went 6 - of - 20 on his way to 17 points, while Kristaps Porzingis similarly struggled, with nine points on 3 - of - 10 shooting. The Knicks will look to get back on track as they play host to the Lakers on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 30 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 111 Losses ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 10 Assists, has 20 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 32 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeAndre Liggins') has 17 Minutes played"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Carmelo Anthony') has 20 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kristaps Porzingis') has 10 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 9 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brandon Jennings') has 10 Assists, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 42 Minutes played, has 23 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
The Toronto Raptors (37 - 18) defeated the host New York Knicks (24 - 34) 122 - 95, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. This was a big win for the Raptors, who have now bounced back from a two game losing streak by winning two straight. After a close first quarter that finished with the Knicks up by two, Toronto blew the game open with a 31 - 15 second quarter, putting the Raptors up 57 - 43 going into the half. Toronto closed out the second half strong, hanging on to the lead the whole way. The Raptors have now won 16 of their last 19, while the Knicks have lost 12 of their last 14. With this win DeMar DeRozan passed Chris Bosh and Morris Peterson to become the player with the most wins in a Raptors uniform. The Raptors have done well to keep opponents to an average of 98 points per game this season, and after a couple of sloppy performances surrounding the All-Star break, proved that they are back in their defensive groove as they held the Knicks to 95 points. They also scored a season high 122 points, thanks to 52 percent shooting from the field and 11 - of - 25 shooting from long range. Kyle Lowry notched a triple - double with 22 points (7 - 13 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT), 11 assists and 11 rebounds, in 35 minutes. DeMar DeRozan added another 22 points (8 - 17 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT) from Toronto's starting back court, along with three rebounds, three steals and two assists, in 31 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas was solid in the middle, with 20 points (9 - 14 FG, 2 - 2 FT), six rebounds and three blocked shots, in 25 minutes. The Knicks struggled to find a rhythm against the pesky Toronto defense. They shot 44 percent from the field, only 6 - for - 20 from downtown and missed eight free throws. Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks in scoring with 23 points (8 - 17 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 10 FT), along with 11 rebounds and five assists, in 37 minutes. Robin Lopez posed a bit of a problem for the Raptors as he poured in 21 points (10 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 FT), along with 13 rebounds, in 28 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis added 17 points (7 - 14 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 6 FT) and two rebounds, in 32 minutes. With this loss the Knicks are now 14 - 16 at home. Next, the Knicks will play in Indiana on Wednesday. The Raptors will host the Timberwolves on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 34 Percentage of field goals ,has 95 Losses ,has 15 Total points ,has 24 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 18 Percentage of field goals ,has 122 Losses ,has 31 Total points ,has 37 Points in 2nd quarter ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMar DeRozan') has 2 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 7 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 22 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Robin Lopez') has 14 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 1 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 28 Minutes played, has 21 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (17 - 16) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (18 - 14) 96 - 80 on Wednesday. Milwaukee has won two straight games. They were paced by Brandon Knight, who scored a game - high 26 points in 34 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo also threw up an impressive all - around line of 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 30 minutes. The Bucks protected the ball well (only 10 turnovers) and held the Cavs down on defense to secure the win. Ersan Ilyasova (concussion) and Larry Sanders (illness) did not play. They'll return home to host the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Cleveland has lost three straight games. LeBron James (knee) and Shawn Marion (ankle) have sat out their last two games, and Kevin Love (back spasms) was n't able to play Wednesday. That does n't even account for the fact that Anderson Varejao (Achilles) is out for the season. The Cavaliers have essentially been reduced to the team they were last season, relying on suspect defense from most of their players and Kyrie Irving's heroics on offense to try and get wins. Cleveland shot 34 percent from the field and 26 percent from beyond the arc Wednesday. That's not going to get them wins. They'll go on the road to the face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 34 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Losses ,has 80 Total points ,has 18 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 16 Percentage of 3 points ,has 96 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 17 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 5 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 30 Minutes played, has 14 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brandon Knight') has 34 Minutes played, has 26 Points"] |
The Dallas Mavericks (6 - 3) put on a complete show while beating the Philadelphia 76ers (0 - 8) by 53 on Thursday night 123 - 70 at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks apparently were out for blood in this game, as they rolled over the 76ers from the word go. The Mavs outscored them 38 - 10 in the first quarter, and were up 73 - 29 at halftime. If Dallas had n't taken their foot off the gas at points in this game, it probably could have been even worse. The Mavericks got everyone in on the action Thursday, with 13 players getting on the floor, and everyone scoring. They were led by Dirk Nowitzki in scoring with 21 points (7 - 8 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT) to go with four assists and three rebounds in only 20 minutes. The Mavs will now get a night off before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Saturday night. This young 76ers team is still trying to find answers, and they could n't get anything going on Thursday night. They shot a brutal 30 percent from the field, and 52 percent from the free - throw line. A total of two players scored in double figures, and it was the two point guards, Michael Carter-Williams and Tony Wroten. Carter-Williams was playing in his first game of the season, and he saw 30 minutes of action off the bench, scoring 19 points (6 - 19 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 6 - 10 FT) to go with eight rebounds and five assists. Wroten started the game and scored 11 points (3 - 7 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 3 - 6 FT) to go with four rebounds and two assists. The 76ers had better have a plan to get things turned around, as they're on the road in Houston on Friday night against the 7 - 1 Rockets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 3 Percentage of field goals ,has 123 Losses ,has 38 Total points ,has 6 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 30 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Losses ,has 70 Total points ,has 10 Points in 1st quarter ,has 0 Wins ."
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The Golden State Warriors blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder 122 - 96 on Thursday at Oracle Arena. This was Kevin Durant's first game against his former team and he showed them why he's one of the best players in the league. Durant dropped 39 points on his former mates with 29 of those coming in the first half. What was ultimately decisive was the second quarter, in which the Warriors outscored the Thunder 37 - 11. The defense was great for Golden State as well, as they held Oklahoma City to 40 percent shooting and blocked away 14 shots in the win. Free-throw shooting was a huge disparity as well, with the Thunder going just 16 - of - 28 and the Warriors going 16 - of - 20. The Thunder (4 - 1) came into this game undefeated, but left feeling like they lost more than just a game. Russell Westbrook was especially discouraged, as he shot just 4 - for - 15 from the field and committed six turnovers in the defeat. With that said, he did tally 20 points, six rebounds and 10 assists in 28 minutes of play. Victor Oladipo led the team in scoring, dropping 21 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting. Steven Adams and Domantas Sabonis were the only other Thunder players in double figures, scoring 11 a piece. On deck for the Thunder is a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, which is the start of a five - game homestand. The Warriors (4 - 1) had a lot of expectations headed into the season and games like this show why. Durant was especially impressive, as he scored his 39 points on 15 - of - 24 shooting, while making seven three - pointers. Stephen Curry was second on the team, as he accumulated 21 points and seven assists in the win. Klay Thompson scored 18 of his own, while also providing two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Draymond Green and Zaza Pachulia dominated down low, combining for 17 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and seven blocks. Golden State has a quick turnaround for their next game, as they travel to play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for their next game. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 1 Percentage of field goals ,has 122 Losses ,has 37 Total points ,has 4 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 11 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 4 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Victor Oladipo') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 10 Assists, has 15 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 20 Points, has 6 Total rebounds, has 6 Turnovers"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 3 Assists, has 18 Points, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 7 Assists, has 21 Points, has 2 Steals"] |
LeBron James' 29 - point, 13 - rebound, 10 - assist triple - double, the 50th of his career, led Cleveland, while Kyrie Iriving also provided 27 points. However, the Pistons countered with six double - digit scoring performances and a 47 percent success rate from the field. Detroit also battled back from respective 29 - 22 and 80 - 73 deficits after the first and third quarters. Channing Frye was the only other Cleveland player to hit double digits in the scoring column, as he totaled 15 points and nine boards. Richard Jefferson and Iman Shumpert turned in nine and eight points, respectively. Reggie Jackson led Detroit with 21 points, while Andre Drummond provided a 20 - point, 16 - rebound double - double. Tobias Harris had a near double - double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope matched Harris' point total and added two assists. Marcus Morris and Ish Smith delivered matching 12 - point efforts. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 29 Percentage of field goals ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope') has 2 Assists"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Reggie Jackson') has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Ish Smith') has 12 Points"] |
The Orlando Magic (24 - 53) snapped the Milwaukee Bucks’ (38 - 39) two - game winning streak with a 97 - 90 victory, propelling them to a two - game winning streak of their own and three games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the fourth - worst record in the league. Coach James Borrego ran an eight - man rotation, and six of them scored at least 10 points. Rookie Aaron Gordon recorded his first career double - double, accumulating 10 points, a career - high 12 rebounds, two blocks, and one assist in 29 minutes. Both Borrego and Rookie of the Year contender Elfrid Payton were assessed a technical foul. Payton hit his lone free - throw attempt and sank a three - pointer, converting 88 percent of his free throws over the past nine contests. He added 10 points, 11 assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. Victor Oladipo followed a Friday’s 4 - of - 19 performance with a 6 - of - 19 shooting display. Tobias Harris, former Buck, scored 23 points, corralled 10 rebounds, blocked three shots, dished two assists, nabbed a steal and hit five three - pointers in 41 minutes. The loss still gives the Bucks a two and a half game lead over the seven seed Brooklyn Nets with five games remaining. It also eliminates them from moving any higher than the six seed as the Washington Wizards hold a six - game lead. Giannis Antetokounmpo left briefly due to a nasal contusion and ended the game shooting 3 - of - 12. The shooting slump snapped a streak of 14 straight games scoring double figures. Michael Carter-Williams missed out on a triple - double, notching eight points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 34 minutes. Ersan Ilyasova scored 11 of his team - high 18 points in the first quarter. John Henson blocked three shots in 25 minutes and scored at least 10 points for the third straight game. The Magic commence a three - game homestand Wednesday against the three seed Chicago Bulls. The Milwaukee Bucks conclude a two - game homestand Wednesday against the two seed Cleveland Cavaliers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 39 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 38 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 53 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 24 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tobias Harris') has 2 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 5 3-pointers made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 41 Minutes played, has 23 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Victor Oladipo') has 19 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Aaron Gordon') has 1 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 29 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'John Henson') has 3 Blocks, has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 25 Minutes played, has 10 Points"] |
Manu Ginobili managed to turn back the clock in Wednesday's comeback victory against the Kings, as he lead the team in scoring with 19 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting in 25 minutes off the bench. It was the first time since late - November that the 39 - year - old Argentinian played 25 minutes in a single game and just the third time all season. More importantly, though, is the idea that when Ginobili is productive in his role off the bench, the Spurs are extremely hard to beat. In the six games where Ginobili has scored at least 14 points, the Spurs are 5 - 1. And they are n't just beating their opponents in those situations, they're dominating them, as they won those five games by an average margin of 15 points, with their one loss coming by just three points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 15 Points in 1st quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Manu Ginobili') has 15 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 25 Minutes played, has 19 Points"] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (33 - 28) made the most of Anthony Davis' return Wednesay with an 88 - 85 victory over the Detroit Pistons (23 - 37) at the Smoothie King Center. Anthony Davis had been out since Feb. 21 after re - injuring his shoulder against Miami, but came back in a big way Wednesday. Davis made his presence felt with 39 points, 13 rebounds, and a remarkable eight blocks. The Pistons made a late run, tying the game at 81 with just over a minute to go, but Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans made the difference for the Pelicans. New Orleans had a great run in Davis' absence, winning five out of six games without its young super star. The Pelicans continue to battle for the eighth seed in the West, with the Thunder and Suns all vying for that final spot. Alexis Ajinca had his second - straight double - double off the bench Wednesday with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Pelicans will return to action Friday when they host the Celtics. Detroit was coming off extended rest Wednesday, having last played Saturday against Washington. The rest did n't translate to a favorable result, however, as the Pistons dropped their fourth straigh game. The current losing streak makes Detroit's playoff chances tenable at best as Indiana, Brooklyn, and Boston are all ahead of the Pistons. The Pistons will look to snap their losing skid Friday in Houston. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 28 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 33 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 37 Losses ,has 85 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 8 Blocks, has 5 Free throws made, has 39 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alexis Ajinca') has 10 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"] |
The Toronto Raptors (8 - 6) beat the Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 10) 102 - 91 at Staples Center on Friday. Kyle Lowry commanded the floor and led the Raptors to a strong team win, providing 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in the all around impressive performance. The de facto leader of the north, Lowry shot lights out from the 3 - point line, draining 7 - of - 11 shots from deep. Shooting guard DeMar DeRozan added 18 points, four rebounds and two assists on 5 - of - 12 shooting, The Raptors shot efficiently from deep, tallying 15 3 - pointers on 45 percent shooting. The Lakers struggles continued and a frustrated Kobe Bryant looked to get his seemingly motionless team to spread the floor, but the effort did not come to fruition. Bryant finished with 10 points, four rebounds and five assists on 5 - for - 13 shooting from the field and led the team with 37 minutes played. The Lakers flashed some signs of optimism, with sophomore Julius Randle finishing with 18 points and 12 rebounds, which completed his third double - double of the season. D’Angelo Russell played 33 minutes, the most of his young rookie season so far and contributed 17 points, five rebounds and two assists on on 7 - of - 16 shooting. The Lakers were not as fortunate from the 3 - point line, finishing 8 - for - 25 from deep, which proved to be the difference maker down the stretch for the Raptors. The Staples Center will be busy on Sunday, with the Raptors facing the Los Angeles Clippers (6 - 6) in the matinee, and the Lakers hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (5 - 9) at night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 10 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 18 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 2 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 6 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 8 Points in 3rd quarter ."
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The Milwaukee Bucks (2 - 2) defeated the Indiana Pacers (1 - 3) 87 - 81 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Despite being outrebounded 47 to 39, the Bucks were able to force the Pacers into 19 turnovers, which allowed them to finish with the victory. As a team, the Bucks shot 45 percent from the field and 33 percent from behind the three - point line. Brandon Knight took the lead for the Bucks in Tuesday's win. He shot 10 - for - 16 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from beyond the arc to finish with a game - high 23 points and seven rebounds. After recording two straight double - doubles, rookie Jabari Parker finished the night with 10 points and three rebounds. He's now averaing 11 points and 8 rebounds on the year. After starting Khris Middleton for the first three games of the season, Ersan Ilyasova took Middleton's spot in the starting lineup, though Ilyasova struggled to find his shot, shooting 2 - for - 11 from the field and 1 - for - 4 from the three - point line to finish with five points. Giannis Antetokounmpo came off the bench and gave the Bucks a spark with 11 points and three rebounds. Chris Copeland came off the bench and led the Pacers in scoring with 19 points. He's scored in double figures for the fourth time in as many games and has established himself as the most reliable bench player for the Pacers so far this season. Roy Hibbert finished the game with 16 points and seven rebounds. He also gave the team a defensive presence and posted five blocks. Although, despite playing solid defense, the Pacers could n't find much offense of their own. Rodney Stuckey was questionable for the game with a foot injury, but he was able to play and came off the bench for nine points and three assists in 17 minutes. The Bucks' next game will be at home against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, while the Pacers will go on the road to Washington to play the Wizards on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 3 Percentage of 3 points ,has 81 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 19 Total points ,has 47 Points in 1st quarter ,has 1 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 33 Percentage of 3 points ,has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 2 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 39 Points in 1st quarter ,has 2 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jabari Parker') has 2 Assists, has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 2 Personal fouls, has 10 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Roy Hibbert') has 5 Blocks, has 16 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Rodney Stuckey') has 3 Assists, has 9 Points"] |
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 100 - 93 Tuesday at Target Center. While they ended up winning by a comfortable seven points, Tuesday's victory was n't easy for the Spurs (54 - 16), as the team found themselves down by as many as 12 points in the first half. Then, after a bounce - back third quarter, San Antonio managed to enter the final period with a six - point lead and hold on despite one last run from the Timberwolves (28 - 42). The team was led offensively by LaMarcus Aldridge, who scored a game - high 26 points on 12 - of - 24 shooting from the field. Meanwhile, All-Star swingman Kawhi Leonard had just two points after the first 24 minutes, but he managed to kick it into high gear and score 20 of his 22 points in the second half, which included the go - ahead jumper late in the fourth quarter. The win was the Spurs' second in a row and they will now return home for a four - game homestand. As for the Timberwolves, the loss was not only their fourth in a row, but after blowing a 12 - point lead, it is the team's league - leading 18th loss this season after blowing a double - digit lead. They have also now given up at least 100 points in seven straight contests. Offensively, Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with yet another double - double of a team - high 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins added 22 points of his own. The two, however, combined to shoot just 13 - of - 32 from the field, and they ended up doing a majority of their work at the free throw line, where the young stars hit 20 of their 23 attempts. Unfortunately for Minnesota, the two did n't get much help, as the only other teammate to score in double figures was Shabazz Muhammad, who scored 18 points in 24 minutes off the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 42 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 16 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 54 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 24 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 26 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Karl-Anthony Towns') has 25 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Shabazz Muhammad') has 2 3-pointers made, has 24 Minutes played, has 18 Points"] |
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 114 - 98, Thursday at FedExForum. The Clippers (39 - 26) maintained control throughout Thursday's contest, as they ultimately entered the fourth and final quarter with a 20 - point lead. The convincing victory not only gave Los Angeles their third win in four games, but they also added another game to their lead over the Grizzlies (36 - 29), who were creeping on them in the Western Conference standings. Surprisingly, it was Austin Rivers off the bench who led the way for the Clippers, scoring a team - high 20 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting in 32 minutes. Rivers led the way for what ended up being a very impressive outing for the team's reserves, who managed to score 61 of the team's 114 points Thursday. Additionally, Blake Griffin nearly added a triple - double in just 30 minutes of playing time, as he recorded 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in that time. For Memphis, Marc Gasol led the way with 20 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting, five rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes. The bigger story for the Grizzlies, however, was the poor play of starting point guard Mike Conley, who shot an abysmal 3 - of - 14 from the field and 0 - of - 4 from behind the arc en route to scoring 13 points in 36 minutes. As a team, Memphis shot a fairly respectable 46 percent from the field, but in the end, their lackluster defensive effort kept them out of Thursday's contest. Up next, the Clippers will head home Saturday to take on the 76ers, while the Grizzlies, who have now lost four in a row, will try to end that streak against the Hawks on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 29 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 20 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 26 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 39 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Blake Griffin') has 8 Assists, has 30 Minutes played, has 14 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Mike Conley') has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 36 Minutes played, has 13 Points"] |
The Miami Heat (17 - 11) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (9 - 20) 94 - 88 on Friday. The Christmas Day schedule tipped off with an overtime thriller showcasing some of the NBA’s biggest stars. Anthony Davis was tasked with the heaviest workload of any Pelican, and turned in 29 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks on 13 - of - 29 shooting. The Kentucky product missed what would have been the game winning shot as time expired in the 4th quarter. The valiant effort was not enough to capture a victory, and the Heat locked down Davis in overtime to prevent the former No. 1 overall pick from taking over. Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon pitched in on the offensive end, scoring 18 points and 16 points, respectively, but the remainder of the New Orleans roster struggled to help in that department. Alonzo Gee finished the night with zero points, Omer Asik scored two points and Tyreke Evans added six points, rounding out the starters low scoring affair. The Pelicans will look to bounce back when they host the Houston Rockets (15 - 15) on Saturday. Chris Bosh led all scorers with 30 points, to go along with 10 rebounds and three assists on 11 - of - 25 shooting, marking Bosh’s second 30 - point effort in the season. Dwyane Wade was able to close out the game from the free throw line and finished with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes. Hasan Whiteside dominated the glass in the first half, totalling 13 rebounds before the break, and completing the afternoon with 17 boards alongside eight points and four blocks. Whiteside leads the NBA in blocks with 4 per game, and is also amongst the best rebounders, pulling down 11 boards, good for fourth in the league. Miami shot just 40 percent from the floor as a unit, and a rough 23 percent from deep, but the strong defensive effort paid off in the overtime period as they pulled out a Christmas Day win. The Heat will take the short road trip and face the Orlando Magic (17 - 12) on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 23 Percentage of 3 points ,has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 11 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."
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The Boston Celtics (30 - 36) dominated the Philadelphia 76ers (15 - 52) in a 108 - 89 victory on Monday in Boston. All five Celtics' starters scored in double figures, as Boston has now won five games in a row and seven of their last eight. They were led by Tyler Zeller, who scored a season - high 26 points on 11 - of - 15 shooting and grabbed five rebounds in 28 minutes. Zeller has now scored 44 points on 19 - of - 25 shooting in his last two outings. Avery Bradley posted a double - double for the Celtics, recording 20 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting and 10 rebounds, to go along with six assists in 35 minutes. Marcus Smart (11) and Evan Turner (10) round out the Boston starters in double figures, while Luigi Datome and Jae Crowder each scored 10 points off the bench. The Celtics' recent success has come even without Isaiah Thomas (back), who's missed the last four games. The win brings Boston up to seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings, owning tiebreakers over both Indiana and Charlotte with just 16 games left on the schedule. The 76ers were led by Nerlens Noel in the losing effort, who posted 18 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting and seven rebounds. Despite Philadelphia's constant struggles, Noel has played great as of late, posting three double - doubles in his last six games. On the other end of the spectrum, Jason Richardson had yet another poor shooting day, scoring just two points on 1 - of - 7 shooting, as he has failed to reach double - digit scoring in his last three outings. Starters Hollis Thompson (13), Isaiah Canaan (11) and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (10) all scored in double figures, while Ish Smith scored 16 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting in 27 minutes off the bench. The 76ers recorded just 20 assists to 16 turnovers and continue to boast one of the worst records in the NBA. Up next, Boston will travel to Oklahoma City on Wednesday to take on the Thunder, while Philadelphia heads home to go up against the Pistons on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 36 Number of team assists ,has 108 Losses ,has 11 Total points ,has 30 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 20 Number of team assists ,has 52 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 16 Turnovers ,has 15 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Gigi Datome') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 10 Points"] |
The Denver Nuggets (1 - 5) lost their fifth straight game, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers (4 - 3) on Sunday night at the Moda Center in Portland. The Nuggets just ca n't seem to get the ball rolling to this point in 2014. While they semeed to stick with their starting lineup in this game (to some extent, at least), they still lost another game, and this one was by a large margin. Ty Lawson did a little bit of everything for Denver, with 18 points (7 - 16 FG, 4 - 6 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals, but it was n't enough. The Nuggets saw only three players score in double figures, but a total of 10 players score at some point during the game. Denver heads home next, but they'll be taking on this same Portland team on Wednesday night. For the Trail Blazers, it was just one of those nights where things were clicking. They saw six players score in double figures, and four players pull down at least eight rebounds. Portland crashed the glass hard, and were led in scoring by LaMarcus Aldridge, who had 28 points (12 - 26 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), to go along with nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal. The Blazers' ability to move the ball around was huge, as the tallied 27 assists as a team, compared to just 14 for the Nuggets. Nicolas Batum was being looked to by the medical staff after the game, but it is unclear what his injury is. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 27 Number of team assists ,has 3 Losses ,has 28 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 4 Wins ."
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The Sacramento Kings (4 - 7) beat the Toronto Raptors (7 - 4) 107 - 101 on Sunday. DeMarcus Cousins could not be contained by the Raptors, as he scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and three blocks on 12 - for - 22 shooting. The Kings big man flexed his newfound range from the 3 - point line and finished 3 - for - 6 from deep. With the game coming down to the wire, Cousins drove the lane with :25 left and scored a tough layup to extend the Kings lead by three. The Raptors were led by a strong backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, as both guards finished with 22 points and 24 points, respectively, to go along with a combined nine steals in the vigorous defensive effort. The Raptors turned to offseason acquisition DeMarre Carroll in crunch time, but the ex - Hawk was unable to convert two 3 - pointers with under two minutes to play and finished with 17 points and four rebounds on 6 - for - 13 shooting (4 - for - 9 from the 3 - point line). Rajon Rondo flashed his brilliant court vision, especially in the second half, where he completed nine of his 14 assists to go along with seven points, seven rebounds and two steals on 3 - for - 10 shooting. After starting the first six games of the season seeing 27 minutes per game, Rondo has contributed five straight 40+ minute performances, including 43:16 at the Sleep Train Arena. Rudy Gay was able to get his shot going and added 27 points, six rebounds and three assists on 10 - for - 16 shooting, which went along with the sharp shooting theme for the Kings, as the team shot 51 percent from the field. The Toronto Raptors will look to end the Golden State Warriors (110) perfect season when they visit Oracle Arena on Tuesday, while the Kings visit the Atlanta Hawks (8 - 4) on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 7 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarre Carroll') has 9 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Personal fouls, has 17 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMar DeRozan') has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyle Lowry') has 22 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Rajon Rondo') has 14 Assists, has 5 Defensive rebounds, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 7 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"] |
In a close contest, the Clippers held off the Utah Jazz 101 - 97. The Jazz had a chance to cut the Clippers' lead to one point late in the game, but Derrick Favors missed two free throws to keep the score at 99 - 96 with 31 seconds remaining in the fourth. Free throws played a huge role late in this game. The Jazz shot a paltry 59 percent from the line as a team and missed several free throws late in the game. Favors, who was shooting 70 percent from the line coming into the game, was 3 - for - 9 from the charity stripe Tuesday night. By comparison, the Clippers were 17 - for - 22 from the line in this matchup. Still, the Jazz kept the game very close, as they never trailed by more than five points in the fourth quarter. The Jazz (10 - 21) had won four out of five games coming into Tuesday night's matchup and gave the Clippers quite a scare at the Staples Center. Gordon Hayward led the Jazz in scoring with 22 points and added seven rebounds as well. The Jazz also got a solid performance off the bench by second - year big man Rudy Gobert, who posted a double - double with 11 points and 13 rebounds.The Jazz have a quick turnaround as they return home to play Minnesota on Tuesday night. The Clippers (21 - 11) were led by a big performance from Blake Griffin, who had 24 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. Spencer Hawes played 13 minutes in his return after missing the previous nine games with a knee injury. The Clippers are now 2 - 1 in the first three games of their nine - game homestand. They are idle Tuesday before taking on the Knicks on New Year's Eve. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 11 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 24 Points in 4th quarter ,has 21 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 21 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 10 Points in 4th quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Gordon Hayward') has 22 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Blake Griffin') has 7 Assists, has 3 Blocks, has 24 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Spencer Hawes') has 13 Minutes played"] |
The host Portland Trail Blazers took down the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, 114 - 109. Portland (25 - 35) has had a disappointing season but made up some ground in the Western Conference playoff race with a big win over OKC. The Blazers were carried to victory by strong play from their tandem of backcourt stars. Damian Lillard led the team with 33 points on 11 - of - 23 shooting, while C.J. McCollum added another 18 points. On top of that, it was perhaps the best game of new Blazer Jusuf Nurkic's young career. Nurkic scored 18 points and dished out six assists while blocking five shots. Nurkic also led the team with 12 rebounds, including two clutch offensive boards near the end of the game. Despite tough opposition from Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook, Portland was able to fight for the narrow victory at the end of the game. Oklahoma City (35 - 26) saw superstar Russell Westbrook put the weight of the team on his shoulders throughout the game. Westbrook took a whopping 36 shots on the night, making only 12. However, he went a perfect 15 - of - 15 at the free - throw line and had six three - pointers, finishing the night with a massive 45 points. As a team, it was not the Thunder's strongest showing, as they shot under 40 percent and had just 11 assists on the night. Despite the Blazers generally being a weaker team on the glass, the Thunder were also out - rebounded 44 - 40. This was despite the efforts of bench big man Enes Kanter, who had an 18 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Portland will host the Nets on Saturday, while the Thunder will visit Phoenix on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 35 Number of team assists ,has 114 Percentage of field goals ,has 25 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 11 Number of team assists ,has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 35 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'CJ McCollum') has 18 Points"
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The Bulls were a heavy favorite headed into this game and it was easy to see why. Chicago actually led by 26 at times in their win and never relinquished the lead, pulling out a wire - to - wire win. Philadelphia had to play this game without Joel Embiid and he's becoming one of the most useful players in the league. In fact, Embiid leads the team in points, rebounds and blocks, while posting a top - 10 usage rate in the NBA. The Bulls won almost every stat, leading in points, rebounds, assists, turnovers, steals and fastbreak points. Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler really carried the load, as they each scored 26 points on a combined 21 - of - 33 shooting. No player scored more than 14 points for the Sixers, with six players scoring in double figures. Robert Covington, Jerryd Bayless and Gerald Henderson combined 18 points on 6 - of - 21 shooting, as the starting backcourt for Philadelphia. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Jimmy Butler') has 26 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 26 Points"] |
The host Detroit Pistons defeated the league - best Los Angeles Clippers, 108 - 97, on Friday night. Detroit (8 - 9) has been nearly unstoppable at home this season, advancing to 7 - 2 in Michigan with Friday's win. Strong shooting helped bolster the team's performance, as the Pistons shot over 52 percent from the field. Every starter recorded at least 15 points in what was a well - rounded team performance for the group. While league - best rebounder Andre Drummond dipped below his season average and posted just 10 rebounds, the team held a sizable 42 - 32 advantage on the glass. Drummond was a force inside, scoring 16 points and shooting 8 - of - 11 from the field. Los Angeles (14 - 3) had not lost on the road prior to Friday's game. The Clippers saw their offense slow due to a rare off night from point guard Chris Paul, who dished out 15 assists but shot just 2 - of - 9 for eight points. Guard Jamal Crawford, generally an integral spark plug for the Clippers, shot just 4 - of - 12. Guard J.J. Redick and forward Blake Griffin led the team with 24 points each, though Griffin recorded just three rebounds. Double-double machine DeAndre Jordan recorded just nine rebounds, contributing heavily to LA's deficit on the glass. The Clippers will face the Pacers on Sunday, while Detroit will have a weekend of rest. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 8 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 97 Percentage of field goals ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'JJ Redick') has 24 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jamal Crawford') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made"
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The Heat (4 - 2) knocked off the Timberwolves (2 - 4) 102 - 92 in Miami on Saturday night, ending a two - game losing skid. Playing without Ricky Rubio, who rolled his ankle in Friday’s overtime loss to Orlando, Minnesota turned to rookie Zach LeVine fill in at point guard. Making his first NBA start, LeVine had five points to go with four assists and six rebounds in 26 minutes. The Wolves struggled from the field (40 percent) and were led by 19 points and 11 rebounds from Nikola Pekovic. Thaddeus Young added 16 points and six rebounds, while Shabazz Muhammad added 13 points off the bench in 11 minutes. Gorgui Dieng pitched in 12 points and six rebounds. The Timberwolves out - rebounded Miami 17 - 6 on the offensive glass but recorded just 13 assists on 35 field goals, compared to Miami’s 26 (41 field goal attempts). Chris Bosh continued his strong play for the Heat, scoring 24 points to go with seven rebounds in 35 minutes. Dwyane Wade added 25 points (11 - 16 FG) of his own, as well as eight assists and a pair of steals. Norris Cole, who continues to start over Mario Chalmers, had 11 points and six assists. Miami jumped out to an early 29 - 13 lead and maintained a 12 - point advantage at halftime. However, Minnesota would storm back late, going on a 60 run in the middle of the fourth quarter to slice the deficit to just four with 3:55 remaining. The Wolves would only get one field goal the rest of the way, though, as Bosh and Wade scored the final 10 Miami points to seal the victory. The Timberwolves move on to face the Rockets in a nationally televised game Wednesday. Miami, meanwhile, heads to Dallas to take on the Mavericks on Sunday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 26 Number of team assists ,has 2 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 29 Points in 1st quarter ,has 24 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 4 Wins ."
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 119 - 113, at Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday. While the Pistons have struggled mightily recently, they fought as hard as they could against the best team in the league. The Warriors were able to prevail though, as there were 10 ties and 18 lead changes in total, with neither team leading by more than eight points. Both of these offenses were on point in this close - fought battle, as they both shot over 50 percent from the field. Golden State's efficiency was one of the biggest factors, as they recorded 35 assists on 56 percent shooting to Detroit's' 22 dimes on 51 percent. Free-throw shooting also killed the Pistons, as they shot 61 percent (17 - of - 28), while the Warriors shot 92 percent (22 - of - 24). Golden State (27 - 4) had a tough task here in a back - to - back set, but they pulled out another huge win on the road. Kevin Durant continued his amazing season, as he tallied 32 points, eight rebounds and three assists on 13 - of - 18 shooting. Stephen Curry was second on the team, as he finished with 25 points, three rebounds and eight assists. Draymond Green went just 1 - of - 8 from the field to score five points, but still provided 10 rebounds and 12 assists in his homecoming game. On deck for the Warriors is their game of the season, as they play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas. While this adds to Detroit's (14 - 18) recent five - game slide, this is not a loss to be discouraged by. Tobias Harris was shifted to the bench for this game and had his best performance of the season, as he accrued 26 points and seven rebounds in the defeat. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the starters in scoring, as he dropped 25 points. Andre Drummond fell a rebound shy of a double - double, totaling 15 points and nine rebounds on 6 - of - 7 shooting, Reggie Jackson accumulated 17 points, three rebounds and six assists as the starting point guard. Detroit is off until Monday, when they also host the Cleveland Cavaliers for their next game. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 22 Number of team assists ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 14 Turnovers ."
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In a game with 12 ties and 14 lead changes, neither of these squads led by more than nine points. The key for San Antonio was the rebounding, as they won that battle, 49 - 37. Free-throw shooting was a huge factor as well, with the Spurs hitting 85 percent to Indiana's 70 percent. Kawhi Leonard carried the Spurs, as he tallied 32 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals. LaMarcus Aldridge finished second on the team with 19 points and seven rebounds. David Lee recorded a double - double off the bench, totaling 12 points and 11 rebounds. Paul George led Indiana in scoring, as he accumulated 27 points, six rebounds and three assists. Myles Turner was second on the team, finishing with 22 points and six rebounds. Jeff Teague started at point guard and provided 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 27 Points in 4th quarter ,has 37 Rebounds ."
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The Milwaukee Bucks (32 - 44) defeated the visiting Orlando Magic (32 - 44) 113 - 110, Friday evening at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his fifth triple - double of the season as he led Milwaukee to its 23rd win at home. The Bucks got out to a quick start, leading by as many as 14 in the first quarter, before the Magic fought back to make it a one - point game by halftime. The Magic came out of the locker room with a strong third quarter and continued to apply pressure into the fourth, leading by six, with six minutes left in the game. However, Milwaukee did not give up, out - scoring Orlando 17 - 8 in the last six minutes, including a big post - move score by Jabari Parker that put the Bucks up by one with 10 seconds left. The loss snaps the Magic's three - game winning streak, while the Bucks earned their second win in a row. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in points, rebounds, assists and blocked shots; with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocked shots and two steals, in 39 minutes. Jabari Parker was a beast as he tallied 26 points (12 - 14 FG, 2 - 3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal, in 41 minutes. Greg Monroe and Khris Middleton both added 18 points for the Bucks, who shot an impressive 55 percent from the field. Jared Bayless sat this one out with a hyper extended right knee. Six players scored in double digits for the Magic, as Nikola Vucevic led the way with 22 points (10 - 13 FG, 2 - 3 FT), in 21 minutes off the bench. Victor Oladipo finished with 18 points, five assists, five steals, four blocks and three rebounds, while Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier chipped in 14 points each. The Magic racked up an impressive 34 assists on 46 field goals and shot 54 percent from the field but their 20 turnovers served to neutralize those statistics, in a losing effort. Next, the Magic will host the Grizzlies on Sunday. The Bucks host the Bulls on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 55 Number of team assists ,has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 113 Losses ,has 32 Total points ."
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The New York Knicks (15 - 18) defeated the Detroit Pistons (17 - 15) 108 - 96 on Tuesday. It was a game where both teams went against some recent trends and produced some atypical numbers as a result. New York came into the contest in a bit of a funk on offense, having failed to hit the century mark in four straight games. They were able to comfortably surpass that mark with a surprisingly solid shooting night. The Knicks had managed to only drain 43 percent of their field - goal attempts on the season (fifth - worst in the league), and their 33 percent metric from beyond the arc ranked them 24th out of 30 teams in that category. Tuesday, they posted stellar 54 and 50 percent figures, respectively, while also outmuscling a Pistons team down low that features Andre Drummond as its centerpiece. New York outscored Detroit in the paint 46 - 36, while also besting them on the glass by a margin of 36 - 24. Considering that the Pistons had entered Tuesday as one of the top rebounding teams in the league, the feat was especially noteworthy. The visitors did receive an impressively productive night from their starting lineup, with four players tallying double - digit points. Veteran Ersan Ilysova led the way with 19 points, six rebounds, an assist and three steals, while Marcus Morris and Reggie Jackson complemented him with a pair of 17 - point efforts. The latter came away just one assist short of a double - double. Andre Drummond also fell just short of that mark, but when he does, it's breaking news. The Pistons' center had managed double - digit points and rebounds in all but four of Detroit's 31 games coming in, and was coming off a 22 - point, 22 - rebound outing against Boston on Saturday. However, Robin Lopez showed why he's been one of the toughest defensive centers in the league this year by limiting Drummond to only 13 points and nine boards. Detroit fell to 17 - 15 and currently resides in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They head home for a New Year's Eve matchup versus the Timberwolves. The Knicks' attack was spearheaded by Carmelo Anthony, who impressively overcame Morris' shutdown defense against small forwards to tally 24 points, six rebounds, six assists and a steal. The Pistons had come into the game as the top - ranked unit against opposing threes, but Anthony displayed the pedigree that still makes him one of the most prolific scorers in the league. Three other starters joined him in double - figure scoring, with Jose Calderon (15 points), Kristaps Porzingis (10 points) and Lopez (11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and six blocks) making solid contributions. Derrick Williams was outstanding in pacing the Knicks' bench with 18 points, four rebounds and an assist. New York improved to 15 - 18 and currently resides in third place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head to Chicago for a New Year's Day showdown with the Bulls. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 54 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 15 Wins ."
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The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 130 - 121, in overtime at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Pacers (10) rolled out a new - look starting five that included offseason acquisitions Jeff Teague and Thaddeus Young, as well second - year man Myles Turner as the new full - time starter at center. It was the latter who had the biggest impact in a back - and - forth contest, pacing all scorers with 30 points, and adding 16 boards, an assist, four blocks and two steals. The Mavs (0 - 1) countered with some clutch fourth - quarter play from their own key free - agent signing, Harrison Barnes, who capped off a 30 - point fourth period for Dallas with a game - tying, 26 - foot three - pointer with two seconds remaining in regulation. After a back - and - forth start through the first three - plus minutes of overtime, the Pacers pulled away in front of their home crowd largely on the strength of a pair of three - point buckets from Turner and Paul George, sealing the hard - fought victory. Dallas was paced by Deron Williams, who supplied 25 points, seven assists, three rebounds and a block. However, the veteran guard was also guilty of six turnovers, the most of any player on either team. The ageless Dirk Nowitzki had a heady assist on Barnes' game - tying three and registered 22 points, eight rebounds, two assist overall, two steals and two blocks. Barnes had a near double - double with 19 points and nine boards, while Wesley Matthews rounded out a successful night for the first unit with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals. J.J. Barea played a robust 39 minutes off the bench, pacing the reserves with 22 points. In addition to Turner's breakout performance, the Pacers saw George chip in with 25 points, eight boards, and six assists, with the scoring total including a 4 - for - 5 tally from beyond the arc. Teague's impressive Indiana debut included 20 points, eight assists, two rebounds and three steals. Monta Ellis touched up one of his former teams for 19 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals, while Young pitched in with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Mavs head back to Texas for their home opener on Friday night against the in - state rival Houston Rockets, while the Pacers head north to New York for a Friday tussle with the Brooklyn Nets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 130 Number of team assists ."
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The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 111 - 104, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The Knicks (1 - 1) utilized a balanced attack and a solid shooting night to withstand a strong push from the Grizzlies (1 - 1) in the middle quarters. New York emerged from the first period with a 32 - 19 lead, only to see Memphis outscore them by a margin of 58 - 50 over the second and third quarters. However, four members of their first unit managed double - digit scoring, led by Kristaps Porzingis, who posted a game - high 21 points. The Knicks also shot 53 percent from the field overall, clearing a path to victory. Memphis was led by Marc Gasol, who tallied 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block. James Ennis continued to effectively hold down the fort for Chandler Parsons (knee), totaling 16 points, four boards and an assist. Mike Conley managed 11 points, five rebounds and five assists, while new starting power forward JaMychal Green produced 10 points, eight rebounds and a block, although he also committed a team - high six turnovers. Zach Randolph and Jarrell Martin paced the bench with a pair of 13 - point efforts. Porzingis added five rebounds, two assists and a block to his aforementioned scoring haul. Carmelo Anthony was right behind him with 20 points, six boards and five assists. Courtney Lee bounced back from a scoreless opener to supply 16 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal. Derrick Rose's full stat sheet consisted of 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Former Bulls teammate and fellow newcomer Joakim Noah tallied six points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and a block, but he fouled out after just 22 minutes. The Grizzlies head home to face the Wizards on Sunday night, while the Knicks tangle with the Pistons in Detroit on Tuesday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 32 Points in 1st quarter ,has 1 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 1 Percentage of field goals ,has 104 Losses ,has 19 Total points ,has 1 Points in 1st quarter ."
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Neither team was explosive on the scoring end, but the Trail Blazers edged the Lakers in a needed win to make it three in a row and tie the 8 - seed Nuggets in the Western Conference on Sunday. Damian Lillard scored 22 points, which matched D'Angelo Russell for the game high, and added five assists, seven rebounds and three steals. C.J. McCollum finished with 13 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting. Allen Crabbe and Al-Farouq Aminu were effective off the bench, which the Blazers ran eight players deep. Crabbe logged 28 minutes and scored 18 points, to go with six rebounds, while Aminu finished with nine points and 10 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson could not find a rhythm, and sank just four shots on 16 attempts to finish the game with 10 points, while Russell's 22 points came on 7 - of - 20 shooting, including 4 - of - 10 from behind the arc. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'CJ McCollum') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 13 Points"
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The Golden State Warriors (46 - 11) defeated the Boston Celtics (23 - 34) 106 - 101 on Sunday at the TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics got off to a quick start in this one, out - scoring the Warriors 38 - 25 in the first quarter alone. They looked to have the game locked up coming out of the third quarter when they had a 86 - 75 lead. The Warriors had other plans though and went on to out - score the Celtics 31 - 15 in the final quarter, therefore securing a five - point victory on the road in Boston. The Warriors shot 42 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line, while the Celtics finished at 37 percent from the floor and just 26 percent from deep. The Warriors' superstar backcourt duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson did it again on Sunday. Curry led all scorers, finishing with 37 points (14 - 22 FG, 5 - 8 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), to go along with four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes. He's been on fire lately, averaging 27 points and six assists over his last four games. Thompson, on the other hand, added 20 points (9 - 23 FG, 2 - 10 3Pt) and five rebounds as well. After shooting 60 percent or higher from the three - point line over his last two games, combining to go 8 - for - 13 over those two matchups, Thompson really took a step back and made just 2 - of - 10 from deep on Sunday. It did n't have much of an effect in the end though, as the Warriors still came out victorious. Harrison Barnes was a big factor as well, going 6 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 17 points, while adding eight rebounds in 30 minutes. It was the most points he's scored since January sixteenth, so we'll see if he's able to continue with the momentum moving forward. Draymond Green added 14 points (4 - 13 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 4 - 6 FT) and 11 rebounds. The Celtics had a true team effort in this one, with six players reaching double figures in points. It was n't enough though, as they could n't slow down the Warriors in the fourth quarter. Recently acquired Isaiah Thomas was the team's scoring leader. He came off the bench to record 20 points (8 - 21 FG, 3 - 11 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT) and five assists in 29 minutes. He's been a huge contributor for the Celtics since the trade, averaging 22 points and 6 assists over five games. Tyler Zeller also played well as the starter at center. He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 3 from the free throw line to score 17 points, while adding six rebounds and a blocked shot as well. After combining for just 15 points over his last two matchups, it was good to see him step it up offensively. He's now averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds on the season. Getting the start at forward, Brandon Bass notched a double - double with 15 points (6 - 12 FG, 3 - 4 FT) and 12 rebounds. It was his eighteenth start of the year, while the double - double marked his third of the season. Jae Crowder added nine points (4 - 17 FG, 1 - 7 3Pt) and a team - high of 17 rebounds off the bench. The Warriors' next game will be on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, while the Celtics will travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 34 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 38 Points in 1st quarter ,has 15 Points in 4th quarter ,has 23 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Jae Crowder') has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 9 Points, has 17 Total rebounds"] |
The Boston Celtics defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 115 - 95, at Staples Center on Friday. This was a lopsided matchup on paper headed in and the Celtics left no doubt with this 20 - point win. It was over early, as Boston took a 23 - point lead into the half and led by 31 at times in the third quarter. Rebounding was a huge difference, as the Celtics won that differential, 46 - 34. Boston ended up shooting 51 percent from the field, whole holding Los Angeles to under 43 percent shooting. The Celtics (40 - 22) have now won three of four, as they continue to battle Cleveland for the top - spot in the east. Isaiah Thomas led the way for Boston, as he tallied 18 points and eight assists. Al Horford finished second on the team with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Jaylen Brown led the bench with 16 points and eight rebounds. Amir Johnson provided 13 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Avery Bradley totaled 15 points, four rebounds and four assists. Boston's next game will be on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers (19 - 43) now find themselves last in the west with this ugly blowout loss. Jordan Clarkson led the way for Los Angeles, as he contributed 20 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals off the bench. D'Angelo Russell led the starters with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists. Julius Randle was the only other Laker in double figures, collecting 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 43 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 19 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 115 Total points ,has 23 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 40 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 8 Assists, has 18 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'D'Angelo Russell') has 4 Assists, has 17 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
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The Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 9) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (5 - 5) 114 - 109 on Tuesday at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Lakers were able to use a strong first half to allow for the victory Tuesday, out - scoring the Hawks 67 - 52. Despite being down 15 points coming into the third quarter, the Hawks went on a 130 run to get right back into the game, but unlike how the majority of the season has gone so far for the Lakers, they were able to hold off the comeback and secure the win. The Lakers shot 54 percent from the field and 35 percent from the three - point line in the win, while also receiving contributions up and down the roster. Kobe Bryant lead the way, scoring 28 points (10 - 18 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), while handing out three assists. Bouncing back from a six - point game Sunday, Carlos Boozer was able to notch his first double - double of the season, as he finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Nick Young also made his much - anticipated season debut and did n't dissapoint, as he shot 6 - for - 10 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from beyond the arc to score 17 points in 28 minutes off the bench. Both Jordan Hill and Jeremy Lin contributed double - doubles of their own, with Hill scoring 18 points along with 10 rebounds, and Lin scoring 15 points and handing out 10 assists. The Hawks' second half comeback was lead by Jeff Teague and Paul Millsap. Millsap shot 11 - for - 16 from the field to score 29 points, while also grabbing four rebounds. He's now averaging 17 points and 8 rebounds on the year. Teague finished with 23 points and three assists, as he shot 8 - for - 14 from the field and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line. Thabo Sefolosha got the start at small forward in this one, with both DeMarre Carroll (groin) and Mike Scott (back) sitting out. He came one rebound shy of a double - double as he contributed 10 points and nine rebounds in the loss. The Lakers' next game will be on the road Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, while the Hawks will be at hom to play the Detroit Pistons on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 5 Percentage of 3 points ,has 109 Percentage of field goals ,has 5 Losses ."
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The Toronto Raptors (14 - 4) defeated the Sacramento Kings (9 - 9) 117 - 109 Tuesday at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. After losing two straight, the Raptors were able to get back on the right track and take a victory over the Kings on Tuesday. After starting the season looking like playoff contenders, the Kings have lost three straight now, and will need to turn it around if they want even a hint of the playoffs coming out of the Western Conference. Both Kyle Lowry and Terrence Ross had big games for the Raptors. Lowry shot 10 - for - 21 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 27 points, while also adding 13 assists. He's now gone three straight games scoring at least 25 points, pushing his season scoring average to 19 points per game. Ross on the other hand found his stroke as well and recorded 20 points (8 - 15 FG, 4 - 8 3Pt) and four rebounds. It was his second game in a row with 20 points, after not reaching it once previously in the season. Coming off the bench, James Johnson was extremely efficient. He shot 9 - for - 13 from the floor and 1 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 19 points. It was a season - high for Johnson, who also had seven rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas came two rebounds short of a double - double with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Patrick Patterson had 12 points as well. With DeMarcus Cousins still sidelined, the Kings were again without their best player. Ben McLemore and Rudy Gay did everything they could to keep the Kings in it, but it just was n't enough. McLemore led the team with 21 points, after shooting 8 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from beyond the arc. Gay had 20 points of his own, but also chipped in a season - high of 10 assists, giving him his second double - double of the year. With three of the starters scoring four points or less, the bench played a big part. In only 14 minutes off the bench, Derrick Williams was able to score 18 points and grab four rebounds, as he went a quick 8 - for - 12 from the floor. Reggie Evans and Ramon Sessions added 10 and 15 points of their own, but the Kings still fell short at home. The Raptors' next game will be on the road against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, while the Kings will be at home against the Pacers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 9 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."
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The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, 111 - 98, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. The Pacers (29 - 28) came in to Thursday's contest hoping to snap a five - game losing streak, but were also running on fumes after two games in the previous three nights. Fatigue may have played a role in the first half, as the Wizards (34 - 21) built a 62 - 52 lead by halftime. The second half was much tighter, but Washington eventually pulled away on the strength of a highly productive night for their starting five. All first unit members hit double digits in the scoring column, and the Wizards managed to shoot 52 percent from the field overall, as well as a superb 52 percent on their 29 shots from behind the arc. Otto Porter, Jr. led the way with 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block. Markieff Morris managed 21 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. John Wall followed with a trademark double - double, posting 20 points, 12 assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Bradley Beal was right behind with 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and one steal. Marcin Gorat contributed 12 points seven rebounds and one steal. Matching 17 - point efforts from Myles Turner and Paul George led the Pacers, with the former adding nine rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block, and the latter providing seven boards, three assists and two steals. Al Jefferson and Rodney Stuckey were next with a pair of 12 - point tallies off the bench. Jefferson added three rebounds and Stuckey dished out a pair of assists and recorded a steal. Glenn Robinson III went for 10 points, while Kevin Seraphin drew the start at power forward and supplied nine points, five rebounds and one assist. The Wizards resume post - All - Star - break play in Philadelphia against the Sixers on Friday, February 24th, while the Pacers kick off the second half of their season on the same night at home against the Memphis Grizzlies. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 28 Percentage of 3 points ,has 98 Percentage of field goals ,has 29 Losses ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcin Gortat') has 12 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bradley Beal') has 4 Assists, has 19 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 12 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 20 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Seraphin') has 1 Assists, has 9 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
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The New Orleans Pelicans (2 - 2) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (1 - 3) 100 - 91 on Tuesday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Having six players reach double - digit scoring and out - rebounding the Hornets 47 to 34, the Pelicans were able to grab a bounce - back victory after taking a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, and they pulled themselves to an even 2 - 2 on the season. With Michael Kidd-Gilchrist sitting out with a chest injury, the Hornets inserted Gerald Henderson into the starting lineup. In 31 minutes, he contributed six points and two steals. Lance Stephenson also struggled to find his offensive game Tuesday, as he shot only 1 - for - 6 from the field and finished with two points and seven rebounds. Despite the hype coming into the season, Stephenson has been relatively disapointing and is averaging only 6 points on the season. Al Jefferson reached the 20 - point plateau for the second straight game. He finished with 20 points and five rebounds in 32 minutes. Coming off the bench, Gary Neal shot 9 - for - 15 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from beyond the three - point line to score 21 points, while also adding six rebounds. Kemba Walker had a relatively quiet night but still produced 11 points and three assists. Anthony Davis recorded his third double - double in four games this year, scoring 24 points and pulling in 13 rebounds. Teams have struggled to find an answer for the young forward as he's now averaging 24 points and 13 rebounds on the year. Point guard Jrue Holiday came one assist shy of his own double - double and finished with 16 points and nine assists. Other than Davis, Tyreke Evans and Omer Asik both had double - doubles. Evans contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Asik had 10 points and 11 rebounds. Providing a spark off the bench, Ryan Anderson went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 6 from the three - point line to add 16 points to the Pelicans' total. He'll continue to be relied upon as the most reliable source of points off the bench this season. The Hornets' next game will be at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, while the Pelicans will go on the road to San Antonio and play the Spurs on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 47 Percentage of field goals ,has 2 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 47 Rebounds ,has 2 Wins ."
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The Orlando Magic (23 - 28) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (30 - 24) 117 - 110 in overtime Monday. The second half of the Southeast Division rivals' home - and - home series turned out to be a fitting encore for Sunday's thriller, although Orlando looked like an improbable victor early in Monday's contest. The Hawks jumped out to a quick 30 - 18 lead after one quarter, with Al Horford's six points during the period leading the way. However, the Magic hung around during the middle periods, and entered the final 12 minutes facing a 83 - 72 deficit. In the last 14 seconds of regulation, Orlando's fortunes were affected by the highs and lows that come with young players' growing pains. First, rookie Mario Hezonja was the momentary hero, draining a clutch 26 - foot three - point jumper with 14 seconds remaining that finally gave the Magic a lead by the razor - thin margin of 101 - 100. Three short seconds later, second - year forward Aaron Gordon fouled Paul Millsap, bringing the Hawks' trusty veteran to the foul line. Millsap sunk his first free throw to tie the game at 101, and then blocked Victor Oladipo's nine - foot jumper with one second remaining to send the game into overtime. In the extra period however, Nikola Vucevic took matters into his own hands, scoring seven of the Magic's first nine points to stake them to a 112 - 107 lead they would n't relinquish. Although Atlanta got as close as 112 - 110 after Kyle Korver's three - pointer with 50 seconds remaining, Evan Fournier answered with his own trey at the 31 - second mark to extend Orlando's lead back to five. Vucevic proved to be a Hawk killer for the second straight day on the stat sheet, amassing a team - leading 28 points, and adding 13 rebounds, six assists and a block. Elfrid Payton provided a very well - rounded stat line himself with 20 points, seven assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block. Fournier contributed 16 points overall, and also supplied four assists, three rebounds and three steals. Gordon chipped in with his second double - double in as many nights, recording 12 points, hauling in 10 boards, dishing out three assists and also recording a steal and a block. Jason Smith and Hezonja paced the bench with 14 points apiece. Smith also posted an assist, two steals and four blocks, while Hezonja added a career - high nine rebounds and three assists. The Magic are currently in a third - place tie with the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head back home to await the San Antonio Spurs for a Wednesday tilt. Horford essentially matched Vucevic point - for - point, collecting 27 of his own and adding six rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks. Millsap managed his first double - double since Jan. 27, tallying 19 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, a block and four steals. Jeff Teague continued a recent stretch of resurgent offensive play with 21 points, five assists, three rebounds and a steal. Korver pitched in 16 points overall, including four of his trademark three - pointers. He also had a trio of boards, four assists and a pair of steals. Despite consecutive losses, Atlanta remains in a first - place tie with the Miami Heat atop the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 31 Number of team assists ,has 24 Percentage of 3 points ,has 110 Percentage of field goals ,has 30 Losses ,has 30 Total points ."
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The San Antonio Spurs (66 - 15) defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder (55 - 27) in overtime Tuesday, 102 - 98, to finish the season 40 - 1 at home. The Spurs tied the 1985 - 86 Boston Celtics for the best home record in a season in NBA history. The San Antonio defense was the difference, as it held Oklahoma City to 40 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers. The Spurs outscored the Thunder by 12 points in the second half to escape with their win. With the three seed in the West already in hand, Oklahoma City rested Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Enes Kanter led the team with 17 points and 16 rebounds off the bench. Cameron Payne got a rare start and scored a career - high 17 points, while dishing out seven assists. Dion Waiters shot poorly, but finished with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. The problem was that Payne and Waiters combined to shoot 13 - for - 32 and committed 10 turnovers in the defeat. Kawhi Leonard was the player of the game, as he amassed 26 points, five rebounds and five assists. Tony Parker scored 20 of his own, while also snatching three steals. LaMarcus Aldridge had just eight points and five rebounds before re - injuring his finger in the second quarter. San Antonio's season finale is Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 15 Percentage of field goals ,has 102 Losses ,has 66 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 27 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 21 Turnovers ,has 55 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dion Waiters') has 4 Assists, has 17 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Enes Kanter') has 17 Points, has 16 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 8 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Parker') has 20 Points, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'David West') has 3 Field goals made"] |
The thirteenth place Sacramento Kings (7 - 12) got the 112 - 98 win over the fourth place Dallas Mavericks (10 - 8), sending a message to the West not to count them out yet. The Kings out - scored the Mavs 89 - 66 after the first quarter and were looking confident. The Mavs tried to hack - a - Rondo down the stretch but the deficit was too great, meanwhile neither could they handle DeMarcus Cousins in the paint. Cousins was back in action Monday night and looked great, leading the Kings with 31 points, inlcuding going 10 - 10 from the free throw line, nine rebounds, six assists and one block. Rajon Rondo posted 21 points, five assists and three rebounds in 29 minutes. Rudy Gay was efficient scoring 20 points on 7 - 12 shooting from the field, along with seven rebounds and one assist. Darren Collison chipped in 15 points, five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes off the bench. Dallas has been looking good so far this season but will have to be weary of teams like Sacramento, who although started poorly have the potential to make a climb in the West. The Mavericks had six players score double digits but struggled as a team, shooting only 42 percent from the field. Chandler Parsons led the way in scoring with 14 points on 5 - 8 shooting from the field in a limited 24 minutes. Zaza Pachulia posted a double - double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Dirk Nowitzki finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. J.J. Barea sat this one out with a sprained ankle. Dallas will face the second night of a back - to - back on Tuesday in Portland, where they will meet another lower ranked, yet dangerous Western team. Sacramento will get a rest before hosting Boston on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 12 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 31 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 7 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 8 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 10 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chandler Parsons') has 24 Minutes played, has 14 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Zaza Pachulia') has 13 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMarcus Cousins') has 6 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 31 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rajon Rondo') has 5 Assists, has 21 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Darren Collison') has 3 Assists, has 15 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (54 - 25) beat the Utah Jazz (36 - 43) 89 - 86 on Friday. Beno Udrih had a big game stepping in for point guard Mike Conley, who sat out with a foot injury. Udrih scored 20 points on 9 - for - 13 shooting from the field. Nick Calathes also chipped in 18 minutes to help fortify the backcourt without Conley. However, it was center Marc Gasol who lead the Grizzlies in assists with six. He also scored 22 points to go along with seven rebounds in a well - rounded performance. The Grizzlies are trying to fend off the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Houston Rockets for the second seed in the Western Conference. Their three games left are against the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers. Rudy Gobert's defense has been impeccable this season, but his offense has really come around as of late. He's increased his scoring average in every month of the season but one. In April he's shooting 69 percent from the field for 13 points a game. On Friday he scored 14 points to go along with 14 boards, seven of which were on the offensive end. In April he's averaging 13 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks a game. In April, the Jazz are 3 - 2 with all three wins coming against teams below .500. They have three games remaining, all of which are against teams with winning records. The Jazz will head to Portland to play the Trail Blazers on Saturday, as the Grizzlies will travel to Los Angeles to take on their rival, the Clippers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 43 Losses ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 25 Losses ,has 54 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 6 Assists, has 6 Defensive rebounds, has 6 Free throws attempted, has 22 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Beno Udrih') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nick Calathes') has 18 Minutes played"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rudy Gobert') has 7 Defensive rebounds, has 7 Field goals made, has 7 Offensive rebounds, has 14 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"] |
The Phoenix Suns (18 - 14) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (9 - 22) 116 - 107 on Sunday. Phoenix has won six straight and are determined to stay in competition for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Goran Dragic scored a game - high 24 points, but Eric Bledsoe led the way with his all - around production of 22 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and four blocks in 32 minutes. The Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 41 percent from the line, while also out - rebounding the Lakers 45 - 35. Phoenix will continue their road trip against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Turnovers were brutal on both sides of the court. The Suns gave up 18 points on 12 turnovers, while the Lakers gave up 25 points on 17 turnovers. Los Angeles has lost three straight, but the silver lining from Sunday's game was getting Kobe Bryant back in the lineup after he sat out the last three games to rest his sore body. Bryant put up a Rajon Rondo-esque line of 10 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes on 4 - of - 10 shooting from the floor. Despite their trouble rebounding and holding on to the ball, the Lakers performed well shooting the ball, converting 52 percent of their shots from the field and 60 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. Nick Young scored a team - high 21 points in 25 minutes off the bench. Los Angeles will go on the road to take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 60 Percentage of 3 points ,has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 25 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 35 Rebounds ,has 17 Turnovers ,has 9 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Goran Dragic') has 24 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 8 Assists, has 32 Minutes played, has 22 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kobe Bryant') has 7 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 32 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nick Young') has 25 Minutes played, has 21 Points"] |
The Portland Trail Blazers (2 - 2) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (1 - 2) 101 - 82 on Tuesday at the Moda Center in Portland. With their second loss of the season through three games, and with LeBron James seemingly struggling to find his groove, there are going to be a lot of worried narratives after a 19 - point loss to the Trail Blazers. It has only been three games though, and as proved true when James first joined the Heat four years ago, it takes time for teams to learn how to play together, regardless of the talent available. The Trail Blazers had a strong showing from their starters Tuesday. Despite dealing with an abdominal injury, Damian Lillard led all scorers with 27 points (6 - 13 FG, 5 - 10 3Pt, 10 - 10 FT), and he also chipped in seven assists in 36 minutes. Wesley Matthews had the next highest point total on the Blazers as he added 21 of his own, shooting 8 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line. Robin Lopez had a strong showing and scored 19 points to go along with 10 rebounds. All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge scored 16 points and had four rebounds. Despite having his lowest scoring output of the season, Aldridge is still averaging 23 points on the year. The Blazers' bench struggled in the victory and only produced 11 points. The Cavaliers were led by Kevin Love who went 7 - for - 14 from the field and 5 - for - 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 22 points and 10 rebounds. He has posted a double - double in all three games this season and is averaging 19 points and 13 rebounds. James struggled to find his shot and scored only 11 points, shooting 4 - for - 12 from the field and 2 - for - 4 from behind the three - point line. He also had seven rebounds and seven assists. The only other Cavalier to reach double - digit points was Tristan Thompson, who came off the bench for 10 points and recorded eight rebounds in 22 minutes. Kyrie Irving also struggled with his shot, finishing 3 - for - 17 from the field and 1 - for - 5 from three - point land to score nine points. The Trail Blazers' next game will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, while the Cavaliers will go on the road to Utah to play the Jazz on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 21 Number of team assists ,has 2 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 21 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 2 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 2 Number of team assists ,has 82 Losses ,has 19 Total points ,has 1 Points in 3rd quarter ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Love') has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 5 3-pointers made, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 22 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyrie Irving') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 9 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tristan Thompson') has 22 Minutes played, has 10 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'LaMarcus Aldridge') has 16 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Damian Lillard') has 7 Assists, has 10 3-pointers attempted, has 5 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 10 Free throws attempted, has 10 Free throws made, has 36 Minutes played, has 27 Points"] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (45 - 18) defeated the Chicago Bulls (39 - 26) 101 - 91 on Monday at the United Center in Chicago. While they were up just two points at the break, the Grizzlies used a strong second half, where they out - scored the Bulls 60 - 52, to steal a road win in Chicago. The Grizzlies were the superior shooters in this one, going 50 percent from the field, while the Bulls went just 44 percent. What also made a big difference was turnovers though, as the Grizzlies forced the Bulls into 17, while committing just 11 of their own. The Grizzlies' frontcourt was dominant in this matchup, out - scoring the Bulls' frontcourt 68 - 21. Marc Gasol led the way, scoring a game - high of 23 points (10 - 16 FG, 3 - 3 FT), to go along with four rebounds and two blocked shots. After struggling to just eight points against the Pelicans on Saturday, it was good to see one of the league's best centers get back on track. He's now averaging 18 points and eight rebounds on the year. Helping out Gasol was Zach Randolph, who nearly posted a double - double with 16 points (7 - 12 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT) and nine rebounds in 30 minutes. Like Gasol, he struggled against the Pelicans on Saturday, finishing that game with only seven points, so he was able to get things turned around as well and help Marc Gasol take down his brother Pau. Jeff Green was dialed in with his shot, going 7 - for - 11 from the field and 3 - for - 4 from the three - point line to score 19 points, while adding seven rebounds as well. He's put in two impressive performances in a row, combining for 39 points and 13 rebounds over his last two. Not only did those three do it on offense, but they also were able to do it defensively and limit the Bulls' best player in Pau Gasol. Pau Gasol finished with just 13 points (6 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 FT) and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes. While he did record a double - double, he needed to do even more, with the likes of Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson all sitting out with injuries. While the Bulls' frontcourt did n't have much success, their backcourt is what kept them close. Starting at shooting guard, Tony Snell posted a team - high of 21 points (7 - 13 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), while adding two steals. In just his fifteenth start of the year, he was able to post double - digit points after failing to do so in his previous three games. Over his last three games he had combined for just 12 points, including going scoreless on Sunday against the Spurs, so we'll see if that helps rebuild his confidence moving forward. Aaron Brooks also got into the action with 15 points (6 - 14 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) of his own, to go along with four rebounds and four assists. Coming off the bench, Nikola Mirotic double - doubled with 18 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 5 FT) and 12 rebounds. He's on a very strong stretch of six games, where he's averaging an impressive 21 points per game. The Grizzlies' next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, while the Bulls will travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 17 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 39 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 11 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 45 Turnovers ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Green') has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 11 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 19 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach Randolph') has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 12 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 30 Minutes played, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 16 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 2 Blocks, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 2 Personal fouls, has 23 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Pau Gasol') has 14 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 1 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 31 Minutes played, has 13 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Snell') has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 7 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 21 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Aaron Brooks') has 4 Assists, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 15 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Mirotic') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 4 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"] |
The Indiana Pacers (3 - 6) got an impressive road win over the Miami Heat (5 - 3) 81 - 75 at the American Airlines Arena on Wednesday. It may not have been Paul George vs. LeBron James, but the Pacers still got a solid win over a talented Heat team. This was a low scoring game, but the Pacers were led by an impressive double - double from Roy Hibbert, with 16 points (7 - 14 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and 15 rebounds. He also was able to post three blocks and two steals. Chris Copeland continued to score in bunches, as he had another 17 points Wednesday. Only three players scored in double figures for the Pacers, but it did n't matter in the end, as everyone who got in the game were able to add to the stellar defensive effort. Indiana has now won two games in a row, and they'll head back home to take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. For the Heat, it was the Dwyane Wade show, as only he and Shawne Williams scored in double figures. Wade had 20 points (8 - 16 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 7 FT), with four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. The Pacers' defense really locked in on the Heat in this game, and even forced Chris Bosh to have a tough night offensively, as he only scored nine points (3 - 13 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT), to go along with three assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block. Miami will look to get back to their winning ways on Friday night, as they'll be on the road facing the Atlanta Hawks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 3 Losses ,has 75 Total points ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 6 Losses ,has 81 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Copeland') has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Roy Hibbert') has 3 Blocks, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 16 Points, has 15 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Chris Bosh') has 3 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 3 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 9 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 3 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 7 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 20 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"] |
The Boston Celtics (47 - 32) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (32 - 47) 124 - 109 on Friday. The Celtics came in to the game looking to continue piling up victories and potentially improve their playoff seeding. With three remaining games after Friday versus the three teams ahead and behind them in the conference - - - the Hawks, Heat and Hornets - - Boston knew it needed to keep winning to have a chance to maximize its first round matchup. They were able to erase an 11 - point first - half deficit, and take a seven - point lead into intermission that they never surrendered. Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tallied 27 points, seven boards, seven assists, a steal and a block. Jabari Parker followed with 18 points, five rebounds and an assist. Rashad Vaughn contributed 12 points, three assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block in another start in place of Jerryd Bayless. Greg Monroe supplied 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists. His backup, Mason Plumlee, outperformed him off the bench, leading the reserves with 16 points, five boards, an assist and three steals over 20 minutes. The Bucks remain in last place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers on Sunday. Boston's attack was spearheaded by Tyler Zeller off the bench, as he tied a career - high 26 points and also contributed three rebounds, two assists and four blocks over just 25 minutes. Isaiah Thomas was next, leading the starting five with 20 points, three assists, two rebounds and two blocks. Avery Bradley pitched in with 16 points, two rebounds and two assists. Jared Sullinger supplied 15 points, five boards and three assists. Kelly Olynyk was highly productive in a reserve role as well, totaling 16 points, seven rebounds, an assist and two steals. The Celtics continue in second place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 32 Losses ,has 124 Total points ,has 47 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 47 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 32 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jabari Parker') has 1 Assists, has 18 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 7 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 27 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Greg Monroe') has 4 Assists, has 10 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rashad Vaughn') has 3 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 12 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jared Sullinger') has 3 Assists, has 15 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Avery Bradley') has 2 Assists, has 16 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 3 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 20 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kelly Olynyk') has 1 Assists, has 16 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyler Zeller') has 2 Assists, has 4 Blocks, has 25 Minutes played, has 26 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (46 - 26) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (34 - 36) on Sunday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center by a score of 108 - 90. Milwaukee took a nine point lead into halftime, but it was all Cleveland in the second half. The Cavaliers put on a three point shooting clinic in the fourth to break the game open with a 15 point lead. J.R Smith hit seven of his nine three point attempts and finished with 23 points. The Bucks will try to tie the season - series with the Cavaliers on April 8. Cleveland has now won three straight games and are solidly positioned in the second seed in the East. LeBron James was dominant again with 28 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals over 39 minutes. Kevin Love had a quiet game, however, posting just nine points and three rebounds in 29 minutes. The Cavaliers will have a couple days off before traveling to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Wenesday. Milwaukee has hit the skids of late and has now lost six in a row. The Bucks' recent slide has put their hold on the sixth seed in jeopardy as they only lead the Heat by 2 games. A big problem Sunday was a lack of production from Milwaukee's bench, which only contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and two assists as a collective. The Bucks will look to rebound on Tuesday with a crucial game against the Heat. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 36 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 34 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 26 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 46 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 6 Assists, has 39 Minutes played, has 28 Points, has 10 Total rebounds, has 5 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kevin Love') has 29 Minutes played, has 9 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'JR Smith') has 9 3-pointers attempted, has 7 3-pointers made, has 23 Points"] |
The Kings saw stellar team play from the top down on Monday as they beat the Orlando Magic. Seven Kings players scored in double digits, though no player scored 20 points or more. Sacramento's top scorers were Anthony Tolliver and Darren Collison, both of whom had 19. Collison also dished out a team - high 13 assists. As a team, the Kings shot a whopping 54 percent from the field. The team also shot over 53 percent from beyond the arc, knocking down 16 three - pointers en route to the victory. For the Magic, point guard Elfrid Payton recorded his third triple - double in six games. Payton had 13 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. Center Nikola Vucevic also impressed, shooting 10 - of - 17 en route to 23 points. He also pulled down nine rebounds. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 54 Percentage of field goals ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Vucevic') has 17 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 23 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Elfrid Payton') has 13 Assists, has 6 Field goals made, has 13 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Darren Collison') has 13 Assists, has 19 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Tolliver') has 19 Points"] |
The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 110 - 102 Monday at TD Garden. The final score is n't a great indicator for how much the Celtics (45 - 26) dominated Monday's game, as the game was essentially over by the end of the third quarter when Boston held a 17 - point advantage heading into the final period. Isaiah Thomas once again led the way for the Celtics, scoring a game - high 25 points despite shooting just 2 - of - 10 from behind the arc. His partner in the backcourt Avery Bradley had a much more efficient outing, scoring 20 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting from the field and 4 - of - 8 shooting from long range. In the end, it was n't the prettiest shooting performance from Boston, as they hit just 43 percent of their shots, but their ability to get offensive rebounds helped them overcome those misses, as they grabbed 20 by the time Monday's contest was over. For the Wizards (42 - 28), they actually shot better from the field than the Celtics (43 percent) and hit the name number of free throws (20), but Boston ended up getting up eight more shots than Washington thanks to their work on the offensive glass, and that ended up being the difference Monday. It also did n't help that their starting backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal failed to get into a groove offensively, as the two shot a combined 10 - of - 25 from the field and 3 - of - 10 from behind the arc en route to scoring a combined 35 points, while they've been averaging a combined 46 points per game this season. In the end, six different Wizards players managed to score in double figures, but it just was n't enough to get a key road win. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 45 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 28 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 42 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Avery Bradley') has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 10 3-pointers attempted, has 2 3-pointers made, has 25 Points"] |
The Detroit Pistons (23 - 33) defeated the Washington Wizards (33 - 23) 106 - 89 on Sunday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. While the Pistons trailed 52 - 47 at halftime, they turned it up in the second half, out - scoring the Wizards 59 - 37 to finish the game, therefore securing the win in front of their home crowd. The Pistons used their three - point shooting to take an advantage in this one, going 41 percent from the three - point line, while the Wizards went just 35 percent. The Pistons also finished with a 51 - 43 rebounding advantage, giving them an added boost in the victory. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did most of the damage for the Pistons, going 10 - for - 20 from the field and 6 - for - 13 from the three - point line to finish with 26 points. He's starting to heat back up and has scored 20 or more points in two of his last three games. Reggie Jackson had a successful outing in his highly anticipated debut with the Pistons. Starting at point guard, he recorded 17 points (7 - 18 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes. This may only be the start for Jackson, as he should get even better as he becomes more accustomed to and comfortable with his new teammates. The Pistons' frontcourt was just as successful though, with both Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond posting double - doubles. Drummond recorded 18 points (8 - 11 FG, 2 - 4 FT) and 16 rebounds, while Monroe finished with 15 points (6 - 16 FG, 3 - 6 FT), 15 rebounds and three steals. Drummond has come out of the All-Star break in impressive fashion, combining for 36 points and 36 rebounds in the first two games back. Most of the Wizards' success came from center Marcin Gortat, who went 12 - for - 18 from the field to score a team - high of 24 points, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. The 24 points matched a season - high for him, but it was n't enough to push the Wizards to a win. John Wall did n't have the best game offensively, as he posted only 10 points (5 - 16 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt), but he did hand out 12 assists, so it was n't all bad for the guard. Without Bradley Beal (leg) in the lineup, the Wizards really struggled to get anything going on the offensive side of the ball. Starting in place of Beal at shooting guard, Garrett Temple had 12 points (4 - 7 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and four rebounds in 30 minutes. It was the first time he's reached double figures in points since the beginning of November, so the added minutes really helped him get things going. The only other Wizard to reach double - digit points was Kris Humphries, who came off the bench for 11 points (5 - 6 FG, 1 - 2 FT) and seven rebounds. The Pistons' next game will be at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, while the Wizards will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 41 Percentage of 3 points ,has 33 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 51 Rebounds ,has 23 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 35 Percentage of 3 points ,has 23 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 43 Rebounds ,has 33 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marcin Gortat') has 18 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 24 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'John Wall') has 12 Assists, has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 16 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kris Humphries') has 6 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 1 Free throws made, has 11 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Greg Monroe') has 16 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 6 Free throws attempted, has 3 Free throws made, has 15 Points, has 15 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Andre Drummond') has 2 Assists, has 11 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 18 Points, has 16 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Reggie Jackson') has 5 Assists, has 4 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 18 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 30 Minutes played, has 17 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (37 - 12) defeated the Utah Jazz (17 - 32) 100 - 90 on Wednesday at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. The Grizzlies got out quickly in this game, out - scoring the Jazz 30 - 23 in the first quarter, therefore setting the tone for the rest of the game. The Grizzlies shot the ball well, going 48 percent from the field and 46 percent from the three - point line, while the Jazz went 45 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies also forced the Jazz into 14 turnovers, while committing only nine of their own. The frontcourt did the bulk of the work for the Grizzlies, led by center Marc Gasol. Gasol went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 23 points, while also adding six rebounds and four assists. He had finished under his season scoring average in six straight games, so he finally got it going offensively and broke out for an improved performance. Zach Randolph had some success as well, finishing with 18 points (6 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists. Over his last three games he's averaging 19 points and 13 rebounds, as he continues to be a force for the surging Grizzlies, who've now won eight straight games. Mike Conley had his shot locked in, scoring 17 points (6 - 11 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and handing out two assists, moving his season averages to 17 points and 5 assists per game. Jeff Green recorded 13 points (4 - 8 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) in 20 minutes. Coming off the bench with the second unit, Trey Burke did most of the damage for the Jazz. He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points, while adding four assists in 30 minutes. Despite averaging 13 points on the season, Burke has now scored 15 or more points in each of his last three games. Recording a double - double, Enes Kanter finished with 16 points (8 - 18 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt) and 10 rebounds. It was the third time in his last four games that he recorded 10 or more rebounds. Gordon Hayward chipped in with 15 points (5 - 10 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and four rebounds. Over his last three games he's averaging 23 points and eight rebounds as he continues to be one of the Jazz's best offensive options. Derrick Favors reached double figures as well with 11 points in 29 minutes. The Grizzlies' next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, while the Jazz will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 30 Percentage of 3 points ,has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 32 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 23 Points in 1st quarter ,has 17 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 30 Points in 1st quarter ,has 19 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 9 Turnovers ,has 37 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeff Green') has 3 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 4 Free throws attempted, has 4 Free throws made, has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach Randolph') has 4 Assists, has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 14 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 6 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 3 Personal fouls, has 18 Points, has 11 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 4 Assists, has 18 Field goals attempted, has 9 Field goals made, has 5 Free throws attempted, has 5 Free throws made, has 23 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Gordon Hayward') has 5 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 10 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Free throws made, has 3 Personal fouls, has 15 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Favors') has 11 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Enes Kanter') has 1 3-pointers attempted, has 0 3-pointers made, has 18 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 16 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Trey Burke') has 4 Assists, has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 3 3-pointers made, has 13 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 21 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Turnovers"] |
The Utah Jazz (27 - 36) extended their winning streak to three games Tuesday by grinding out a 87 - 82 victory over the New York Knicks (12 - 51) at the EnergySolutions Arena. When it was announced that Utah would be without its leading scorer, Gordon Hayward, for Tuesday's contest, Jazz coach Quin Snyder got creative with his lineup. Trey Burke and Elijah Millsap moved into the starting lineup, but had their struggles. The surprise of the game was Rodney Hood, who had a career - high 17 points off the bench as Utah overcame Hayward's absence. The Knicks were held to just 39 percent from the field as they dropped their fifth straight game. New York's fifth consecutive loss has been marked be an utter lack of scoring. During this five game stretch, the Knicks have failed to reach 90 points in each outing. The Knicks were missing Tim Hardaway Jr. for the second straight game as he continues to deal with back spasms. Alexey Shved started in Hardaway's place and put up a team - high 21 points. The Knicks will look to snap their losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Lakers. Utah was without Gordon Hayward for the first time this season, but was still able to win for the eighth time in its last ten outings. Derrick Favors picked up the slack on the offensive end with 29 points on 65% shooting from the field. The Jazz will get a tougher test on Friday when the Rockets come to town. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 36 Percentage of 3 points ,has 87 Percentage of field goals ,has 27 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 39 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 51 Losses ,has 82 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alexey Shved') has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Derrick Favors') has 65 Field goal percentage, has 29 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Rodney Hood') has 17 Points"] |
The San Antonio Spurs (37 - 6) took care of business against the Phoenix Suns (13 - 31) on Thursday in a 117 - 89 win. This was a mismatch of epic proportions on paper and that ended up proving to be the case on the court. Not only have the Suns been the worst team in basketball over the last month, they have a myriad of injuries that left them with a no - name lineup on Thursday. San Antonio did what they do best here and stifled the Suns en route to an easy win. They held Phoenix to just 40 percent shooting and nearly doubled them in the turnover margin. The Spurs were unconscious from long distance tonight as well, as they went 9 - for - 14 in the game from three - point range. The San Antonio bench has been the best in the league all season and they were huge again here, as they outscored the Suns bench 66 - 24. The Spurs came into this game with an 11 - game winning streak and left with a simple win against a beleaguered Suns team. They were able to rest Tony Parker and Tim Duncan here and still took care of business thanks to a great team effort. An incredible 12 players scored at least five points tonight with Kawhi Leonard leading the bunch with 21 points of his own. Boban Marjanovic also had his best game of his young career, as he contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. This marks San Antonio's fifth wire - to - wire win of the season as well, which is a great feat on its own. The Spurs get another easy matchup on Friday in their next game, when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the back end of a back - to - back set. It's tough for Phoenix to win any game right now, but for them to beat the Spurs with no healthy bodies is just a cruel task. The Suns were without Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Knight, Markieff Morris, Mirza Teletovic and Jon Leuer for this game and lost P.J. Tucker in the first quarter to an injury. That's just impossible to overcome, as the five starters tonight combined for 35 points per game for the season between all of them. Devin Booker has been the one bright spot in a dark season and he had another good game here, as he tallied 24 points and five assists in the loss. Alex Len also had a good game, as he totaled 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists in his first start in weeks. T.J. Warren has been the Suns best scorer at times this year and he gave the team a nice boost here with 18 points off the bench. Tyson Chandler has been a disappointment this season, but he snatched down 20 rebounds in one of his best games of the year. Up next for Phoenix is the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 31 Losses ,has 89 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 6 Percentage of field goals ,has 117 Losses ,has 37 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 21 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Boban Marjanovic') has 17 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Alex Len') has 4 Assists, has 1 Free throws made, has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 13 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 1 Blocks, has 20 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Devin Booker') has 5 Assists, has 1 Defensive rebounds, has 24 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'TJ Warren') has 1 Offensive rebounds, has 18 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals, has 1 Turnovers"] |
On the second night of a home - and - home series the Phoenix Suns (2 - 1) defeated Portland Trail Blazers (1 - 2) for the second time in a row, proving that they have got the upper hand this season. This was a close game for three quarters with 18 lead changes. It was a one point game early in the fourth quarter but Phoenix ultimately showed more composure in order to come up with the 11 point victory after a 27 - 19 fourth quarter. Phoenix's backcourt showed off a lot of firepower and all around sound play Saturday night as they led the way to a good win over Portland. Eric Bledsoe led all scorers with an impressive 33 points on 12 - 21 shooting, 7 - 11 free throws, along with six assists, three rebounds, four steals and two blocks, absolutely filling the stat sheet like a fantasy players dream. Meanwhile Brandon Knight chipped in 27 points on 10 - 19 shooting and 4 - 9 from distance. Knight also contributed five rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Suns' big offseason pickup Tyson Chandler cleaned up the glass with nine defensive rebounds and two offensive. Markeiff Morris turned out good numbers in only 22 minutes, scoring 15 points and pulling down nine boards. As for Portland, only 19 points came from the bench on 7 - 21 shooting. The lack of production from Portland's bench meant a lot of minutes and a lot of pressure for their starters and this will likely be the case all season unless they find some help. The Trail Blazers are still awaiting the return of Gerald Henderson who should provide an extra scoring touch. On the bright side Damian Lillard did his usual business scoring 23 points on 8 - 17 shooting, while adding eight assists and four rebounds. Lillard also had 5 turnovers. Solid efforts also came from Al-Farouq Aminu who chipped in 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists and C.J. McCollum who added 15 points five rebounds and four assists. Both teams have a day off before getting back into action on Monday. Portland will be at Minnesota, while Phoenix will be at Los Angeles to face the Clippers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 2 Losses ,has 19 Points in 4th quarter ,has 1 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 1 Losses ,has 27 Points in 4th quarter ,has 2 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Markieff Morris') has 15 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 2 Blocks, has 9 Defensive rebounds, has 2 Field goals made, has 2 Free throws attempted, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brandon Knight') has 5 Assists, has 27 Points, has 5 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Bledsoe') has 6 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 33 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Al-Farouq Aminu') has 5 Assists, has 16 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'CJ McCollum') has 4 Assists, has 15 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Damian Lillard') has 8 Assists, has 23 Points, has 4 Total rebounds, has 5 Turnovers"] |
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic, 131 - 112, at Air Canada Centre on Monday evening. The Raptors (45 - 29) have managed to remain in serious contention despite the ongoing absence of Kyle Lowry (wrist), and DeMar DeRozan has unsurprisingly been a major reason why. The All-Star guard had rattled off a pair of 40 - point efforts recently and was in a potentially advantageous position for more of the same Monday, as the Magic (27 - 47) had been particularly vulnerable to shooting guards. DeRozan had also excelled in previous games against Orlando this season and the pattern held true once more, as he scored a game - high 36 points and added three assists and two rebounds. Toronto saw five other players score in double digits as well and tallied stellar success rates of 59 percent from the field and 67 percent from three - point range. They also dominated down low, winning the rebounding battle by a 43 - 33 margin. Orlando did see all five members of the first unit post double digits in the scoring column, beginning with Elfrid Payton, who managed a near double - double with 22 points, nine assists, one rebound, one steal and one block. Evan Fournier was next with 20 points, one rebound, one assist and two steals. Terrence Ross was solid in his return to Toronto, supplying 17 points, two boards and four steals. Aaron Gordon provided 16 points, one rebound and two steals. Nikola Vucevic posted a 12 - point, 15 - rebound double - double that also included four assists. D.J. Augustin led the bench with eight points. Jonas Valanciunas followed DeRozan with 17 points, nine boards and one block. Serge Ibaka totaled 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal. Cory Joseph submitted a 15 - point, 13 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds and a block. Norman Powell led the bench with 16 points, two assists, one rebound and one block while Jakob Poetl turned in 12 points and four rebounds on the second unit as well. The Magic head back home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday evening, while the Raptors remain home and await the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 67 Percentage of 3 points ,has 59 Percentage of field goals ,has 29 Losses ,has 131 Total points ,has 43 Rebounds ,has 45 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 47 Percentage of 3 points ,has 112 Percentage of field goals ,has 33 Losses ,has 27 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Terrence Ross') has 17 Points, has 2 Total rebounds, has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Aaron Gordon') has 16 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Vucevic') has 4 Assists, has 12 Points, has 15 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Evan Fournier') has 1 Assists, has 20 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 2 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Elfrid Payton') has 9 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 22 Points, has 1 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'D.J. Augustin') has 8 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Serge Ibaka') has 1 Assists, has 16 Points, has 7 Total rebounds, has 1 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jonas Valanciunas') has 1 Blocks, has 17 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'DeMar DeRozan') has 3 Assists, has 36 Points, has 2 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Cory Joseph') has 13 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 15 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jakob Poeltl') has 12 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Norman Powell') has 2 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 16 Points, has 1 Total rebounds"] |
The Brooklyn Nets (15 - 16) defeated the Chicago Bulls (22 - 10) 96 - 82 on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago. The Nets used strong second and third quarters where they combined to out - score the Bulls 60 - 38 to seal the victory on the road. They shot 43 percent from the field and 43 percent from the three - point line compared to the Bulls who shot just 38 percent from the floor and 32 percent from beyond the arc. Free throws were also a big difference as the Nets converted on 18 - of - 21 while the Bulls only made 8 - of - 15. Despite questions on whether or not he would make his way back into the starting lineup, Brook Lopez eased those concerns in a big way, going 13 - for - 21 from the field to score a team - high of 29 points. It was a good sign for Lopez, as he's struggled to both get minutes and be productive ever since returning from injury. Joe Johnson was also a big factor. In 36 minutes he finished with 20 points (8 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and 11 rebounds. It was his first double - double of the year, setting a season - high for rebounds. Deron Williams continued to come off the bench. In 20 minutes he struggled to find his shot, going only 1 - for - 8 from the field and 0 - for - 1 from beyond the arc for six points. Jarrett Jack and Alan Anderson had 11 points each. For the first time in what feels like forever, Jimmy Butler seemingly struggled. He went only 3 - for - 12 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score eight points. It was a season - low for Butler who's only failed to reach double figures in points one other time this season. Surprisingly, Mike Dunleavy was the Bulls highest score, as he finished with 23 points (9 - 15 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt) and five rebounds. He's averaging only 9 points on the year, so it was a nice surprise for the Bulls. Joakim Noah was able to record a double - double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Pau Gasol finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. The Nets' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Friday, while the Bulls will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 32 Percentage of 3 points ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 82 Total points ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 43 Percentage of 3 points ,has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 16 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 15 Wins ."
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The Spurs (28 - 17) cruised to a 99 - 85 win over the Lakers (12 - 32) on Friday in San Antonio. Coming off of an ugly loss to Chicago on Thursday, San Antonio jumped out to a 31 - 15 first quarter advantage and never looked back. Facing a depleted Lakers roster, Gregg Popovich was able to rest many of his veterans, and the Spurs had 11 different players score. Tony Parker led the way with 17 points and four assists in 23 minutes, while Kawhi Leonard had 15 points and 14 rebounds. Tim Duncan added 14 points and seven boards in 20 minutes. The Spurs, who out - rebounded Los Angeles 52 - 40, registered 19 assists on 36 field goals. The Lakers dropped their seventh straight game and have now lost nine of their last 10. With Kobe Bryant out of the picture with a torn rotator cuff, Los Angeles turned to several players to help compensate for Bryant’s absence. Nick Young was the high scorer with 17 points off the bench, while the starting backcourt of Jordan Clarkson and Wayne Ellington combined for 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Carlos Boozer and Jordan Hill scored 10 points apiece, but Los Angeles had only 30 points in the paint as a team. Up next, the Lakers play host to the Rockets on Sunday night. San Antonio welcomes the Bucks to the AT & T Center, also on Sunday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 19 Number of team assists ,has 17 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 31 Points in 1st quarter ,has 52 Rebounds ,has 10 Turnovers ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 32 Number of team assists ,has 85 Losses ,has 15 Total points ,has 40 Points in 1st quarter ,has 12 Rebounds ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jordan Hill') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Carlos Boozer') has 10 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Kawhi Leonard') has 15 Points, has 14 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tim Duncan') has 20 Minutes played, has 14 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tony Parker') has 4 Assists, has 23 Minutes played, has 17 Points"] |
After scoffing at the notion of doubling his assist numbers under new coach Mike D'Antoni, guard James Harden is leading the league in assists through 17 games. Harden posted yet another double - double in Sunday's win, scoring a team - high 38 points to go with 10 assists. Harden's increased assist totals have just been one statistical effect of D'Antoni's run - and - gun offense, as the Rockets have upped their three - point shooting numbers significantly. A game after taking an NBA-record 50 three - pointers, the Rockets took 36 threes on Sunday. Harden hit five, while bench guard Eric Gordon hit six en route to 26 points on the night. Starter Trevor Ariza, meanwhile, knocked down four threes. The Rockets shot a whopping 56 percent from the field and 47 percent from beyond the arc. For Portland, meanwhile, the backcourt of C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard combined for 55 points and six three - pointers. Lillard struggled at points, however, committing seven turnovers and going just 7 - of - 20 from the field. The Blazers shot eight percent worse on the night overall than the Rockets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 47 Percentage of 3 points ,has 56 Percentage of field goals ,has 36 Rebounds ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Trevor Ariza') has 4 3-pointers made, has 4 Free throws attempted"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Eric Gordon') has 6 3-pointers made, has 26 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Damian Lillard') has 20 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 7 Turnovers"] |
The Washington Wizards (32 - 20) routed the Brooklyn Nets (21 - 29) 114 - 77 Saturday at the Verizon Center. Washington came into the game on a five - game losing skid and was without Bradley Beal, but was able to win its second game against Brooklyn this season. The Nets were held to just 38 points in the first half and shot a paltry 33 percent from the field on the night. Brooklyn also managed just three points on fast breaks despite Washington committing 14 turnovers. Brooklyn's three game winning streak was snapped Saturday as Washington took control from the early goings and never let up. Brook Lopez moved into the starting lineup for Kevin Garnett, who was rested for the contest. Lopez finished the night with 19 points and eight rebounds, but he one of the few bright spots for the Nets. Brooklyn has two more road games before the All-Star break, with Milwaukee next on the dockett on Monday. Washington was able to avoid a winless week by beating up on a Brooklyn team that was playing its second game in as many nights. Otto Porter got the start in place of Beal and had a productive game. Porter posted 12 points and four rebounds over 21 minutes on the floor. As for Beal, he aggravated his big toe Thursday and is considered questionable for the Wizards' next game, which comes Monday against the Magic. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 20 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 14 Points in 1st quarter ,has 32 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 29 Losses ,has 77 Total points ,has 19 Points in 1st quarter ,has 19 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 21 Turnovers ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Brook Lopez') has 1 Assists, has 1 Blocks, has 19 Points, has 8 Total rebounds, has 1 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Otto Porter') has 21 Minutes played, has 12 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
The Golden State Warriors took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in a whopping 110 - 77 win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Sunday. The Warriors now hold a 20 series lead. It has taken only 29 total points from MVP Steph Curry in the first two games for the Warriors to jump out to a big series lead. All-Star forward Draymond Green led the way on Sunday with 28 points. Green also tallied seven rebounds and five assists, making headlines for his play rather than his controversial antics after his widely - discussed issues with flagarant fouls in the Western Conference Finals. Klay Thompson also made a solid contribution for Golden State, scoring 17 points and hitting four three - pointers. Although they coughed up 20 turnovers, the Warriors were able to find a steady offensive flow, running a double - digit lead for the majority of the game. Sunday's outing was nothing but bad news for Cleveland, as All-Star Kevin Love was held to just 20 minutes after suffering a concussion diagnosis. While Love suffered injury, fellow All-Star Kyrie Irving simply struggled, scoring only 10 points and dishing just one assist. Only former MVP LeBron James managed to fill the stat sheet on Sunday, as he finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. It was a tough night for Cleveland in the rebounding column, as Golden State pulled down 46 boards to Cleveland's 34. The Cavs also struggled to move the ball, recording only 15 assists on the night. Game 3 will see the Cavs take their home court for the first time in the series. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 110 Losses ,has 46 Total points ,has 20 Rebounds ,has 2 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 2 Losses ,has 77 Total points ,has 34 Rebounds ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 9 Assists, has 19 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Draymond Green') has 5 Assists, has 28 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Klay Thompson') has 4 3-pointers made, has 17 Points"] |
Offensive efficiency has been a tad hard to come by for Isaiah Thomas in the month of February, and Monday night that was on display in the worst possible way for the All-Star point guard. While Thomas led the way scoring for his team with 19 points, he just a miserable 4 - of - 21 (19 percent) from the field and 1 - of - 6 from behind the arc. It was by far Thomas' worst shooting performance of this season, but while they have n't been nearly as bad in February, they still have n't been very efficient. In the 13 games Thomas has played in this February, he's managed to shoot over 50 percent from the field just twice, while he has now shot under 40 percent four different times. Thomas' saving grace has come at the free throw line, where he has never wavered and is shooting an impressive 90 percent from this month. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Isaiah Thomas') has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 1 3-pointers made, has 21 Field goals attempted, has 4 Field goals made, has 19 Field goal percentage, has 19 Points"] |
The Suns (24 - 18) won their second straight game, knocking off the Timberwolves (6 - 32) 110 - 99 on Friday night. Phoenix has rebounded since dropping back - to - back games against San Antonio and Memphis and holds a 4 game lead over the Thunder for the final playoff spot in the West. The Suns were led by 21 points and eight assists from Goran Dragic, who converted 10 - of - 17 field goal attempts. Eric Bledsoe added 16 points, and Gerald Green chipped in 19 off the bench. Leading scorer Markieff Morris finished with 13 on 6 - of - 12 shooting. Recent acquisition Brandan Wright had 11 points in 20 minutes off the bench. Minnesota played well offensively but simply could not slow down Phoenix, which shot 55 percent from the field. The Timberwolves made a respectable 46 percent of their free throw attempts and recorded 54 points in the paint. Mo Williams, who scored 52 points Tuesday in Indiana, led all scorers with 26, making 5 - of - 12 three - pointers to go with five assists and three steals. Thaddeus Young added 13 points, and rookie Andrew Wiggins finished with 17 (8 - 15 FG). Wiggins, who is averaging 21 points on 48 percent shooting in January, departed late in the fourth quarter due to flu - like symptoms. The Wolves were still without Ricky Rubio, Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Martin, but all three players are expected to return in the near future. Up next, Minnesota travels to Denver to face the Nuggets on Saturday. Phoenix is off until Monday, when it hosts the Lakers | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 24 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Andrew Wiggins') has 15 Field goals attempted, has 8 Field goals made, has 17 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Mo Williams') has 5 Assists, has 12 3-pointers attempted, has 5 3-pointers made, has 26 Points, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Markieff Morris') has 12 Field goals attempted, has 6 Field goals made, has 13 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Goran Dragic') has 8 Assists, has 17 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 21 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Gerald Green') has 19 Points"] |
The Memphis Grizzlies avoided a collapse in the final seconds as they hung - on to defeat the pesky Los Angeles Lakers 103 - 100 at FedEx Forum, on Saturday night. After a 37 - point second quarter, the Lakers took an eight - point lead into halftime, however the Grizzlies fought back to tie it up at 82 heading into the fourth. Memphis led 103 - 97 with 55 seconds left but the Lakers were not done as Lou Williams was fouled on a jumper and completed the three - point play to make it a one - possession game. The Grizzlies then turned the ball over with 15 seconds left and proceeded to foul Julius Randall on a three - point attempt. Fortunately for the Grizz, Randall missed all three free throws, and they were able to walk away with their seventh home win of the season. Lou Williams went - off for the Lakers (10 - 12) as he poured in 40 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting, including 4 - of - 8 from long range, in 32 minutes off the bench. However the Lakers struggled overall with 18 turnovers compared to only 16 assists, while shooting 43 percent from the field. They will look to get back on track as they play host to the Jazz on Monday. The Grizzlies (13 - 8) earned their second straight win and move to 2 - 1 without Mike Conley. Troy Daniels continued his strong play as he led Memphis with a season - high 31 points on 12 - of - 23 shooting, including 6 - of - 12 from long range. Marc Gasol added 19 points eight assists, three rebounds and three steals. The Grizzlies will look to continue the momentum as they go on to visit New Orleans on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 8 Number of team assists ,has 103 Percentage of field goals ,has 13 Losses ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Lou Williams') has 1 Assists, has 8 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 20 Field goals attempted, has 11 Field goals made, has 55 Field goal percentage, has 32 Minutes played, has 40 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Marc Gasol') has 8 Assists, has 19 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Troy Daniels') has 12 3-pointers attempted, has 6 3-pointers made, has 23 Field goals attempted, has 12 Field goals made, has 31 Points"] |
The Charlotte Hornets (27 - 26) took home their fifth win in six games on Wednesday as they rolled right over the Indiana Pacers (28 - 25) for a 117 - 95 victory. After an enormous slide to start 2016, the Hornets have quickly picked up the pace. Winners of five of their last six, the team now sits just half a game out of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Wednesday's win helped Charlotte assert its dominance, as the victory over playoff contender Indiana was emphatic. Point guard and team leader Kemba Walker dropped in a game - high 25 points along with seven rebounds and three assists. However, it was a well - rounded approach that enabled the blowout for Charlotte. Six players scored in double - digits, and the bench's pair of Jeremies (Lamb and Lin) went off for 16 and 14 respectively. Overall, Charlotte managed to score the ball at a highly efficient 52 percent from the field, while Indiana hit just 44 percent of its shots. While superstar Paul George had a typically stellar outing (22 points, eight rebounds, six assists), the rest of the Pacers were relatively unable to get it going. Rookie Myles Turner, who has turned heads with his recent play, scored just 10 points and pulled down only five rebounds. Monta Ellis also disappointed, posting just 10 points, four assists, and one rebound on the night. As a team, Indiana was simply unable to defend Charlotte on the perimeter, getting torched for over 50 percent shooting and 12 three - pointers. Both teams will now enjoy rest and time to regroup as the NBA heads into the All-Star break. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 25 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 25 Points in 4th quarter ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 117 Total points ,has 28 Points in 4th quarter ,has 27 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kemba Walker') has 3 Assists, has 25 Points, has 7 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeremy Lin') has 14 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jeremy Lamb') has 14 Minutes played, has 16 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Paul George') has 6 Assists, has 22 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Myles Turner') has 10 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 4 Assists, has 10 Points, has 1 Total rebounds"] |
It's pretty safe to say that Russell Westbrook has had a dominant stretch of basketball, with Monday's 32 - point, 13 - rebound, 12 - assist performance serving as his sixth straight triple - double and lead to the Thunder's sixth straight victory. And while their may be a correlation between Westbrook's ability to fill up the box score and Oklahoma City's success, there is another factor. Anthony Morrow played 26 minutes off the bench in Monday's victory and scored 15 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting from the field and 4 - of - 6 shooting from behind the arc. Over the team's winning streak, Morrow has now played 25 minutes per game and is averaging 11 points while shooting 49 percent from the field and 45 percent on 3 - pointers. This all comes after Morrow appeared in just eight of the Thunder's first 15 games and notched a total of 60 minutes in that time. The lack of bench production has been a problem this season for Oklahoma City, and after 22 games, they may have finally found a solution that has been sitting on the bench the entire time. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 8 Losses ,has 32 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 12 Assists, has 32 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Morrow') has 6 3-pointers attempted, has 4 3-pointers made, has 8 Field goals attempted, has 5 Field goals made, has 26 Minutes played, has 15 Points"] |
The Golden State Warriors (73 - 9) won an NBA-record 73rd game Wednesday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies (42 - 40), 125 - 104. Golden State shot 53 percent from the field and recorded 35 assists on their 46 made baskets. The defense wasn’t shabby either, as they held the Grizzlies to 43 percent and outrebounded them by 11 boards. Memphis continues to reel and this game was well out of hand early. They did get a nice performance from Zach Randolph though, as he tallied 24 points, six rebounds and four assists. Lance Stephenson was the only other player with more than 12, as he scored 22 points in the loss. This marks Memphis' 10th loss in their last 11 games and they have now fallen to seventh in the west. That means a matchup with the San Antonio Spurs is on the horizon for the playoffs. Stephen Curry was unconscious once again, as he totaled 46 points, four rebounds and six assists in just 29 minutes. Draymond Green flirted with yet another triple - double, as he accumulated 11 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Golden State will look to add to their historic run when it faces the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 35 Number of team assists ,has 43 Percentage of 3 points ,has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ,has 125 Total points ,has 73 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 43 Number of team assists ,has 40 Percentage of 3 points ,has 104 Percentage of field goals ,has 42 Losses ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Zach Randolph') has 4 Assists, has 24 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Lance Stephenson') has 22 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Draymond Green') has 7 Assists, has 11 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Stephen Curry') has 6 Assists, has 46 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
The host Denver Nuggets demolished the Dallas Mavericks, 110 - 87, at Pepsi Center on Monday. Denver (23 - 28) is still narrowly holding on to eighth in the Western Conference standings after Monday's win. In an odd twist, Denver saw a bit of a dip in production from star sophomore big man Nikola Jokic, who has led Denver's playoff push since joining the starting lineup. Though Jokic dished out a team - high of nine assists, he had only 13 points and just four rebounds. Still, the big man made an impact, and needed to do little else as the team cruised to a massive victory. Versatile wing Will Barton earned the start on Monday for Denver and led the team with 31 points, also pulling down eight rebounds and dishing out five assists. As a team, Denver hit a stellar 50 percent of its shots while draining 11 three - pointers. Dallas (20 - 31) lost a four - game win streak on Monday, and did so in unfortunate style. A 22 - point halftime deficit proved too much for Dallas to overcome, as there were no inklings of a Super Bowl-esque comeback in Denver. Five players scored in double digits, but no one recorded more than 15 points. Meanwhile, the team shot just 43 percent and hit only eight three - pointers on the night. The performance was certainly not what Dallas needed as the team looks to be in the mix for a potential playoff spot down the stretch. Dallas will host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, while the Nuggets will visit Atlanta to play the Hawks on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 28 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 23 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 31 Percentage of field goals ,has 87 Losses ,has 20 Total points ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Will Barton') has 5 Assists, has 31 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Jokic') has 9 Assists, has 13 Points, has 4 Total rebounds"] |
Jimmy Butler spearheaded the overtime victory with a 42 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. He also put matters away with a 25 - foot jumper with 17 seconds remaining in overtime that gave Chicago a 121 - 116 lead at the time. Dwayne Wade checked in with 20 points, and although the trio of Taj Gibson (eight points), Robin Lopez (six points) and Michael Carter-Williams (five points) turned in modest performances, Doug McDermott helped make up for it with a 17 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Nikola Mirotic supplied 12 points in a reserve role as well. The Bulls limited the Raptors to 44 percent shooting overall, and a 26 percent tally from three - point range. DeMar DeRozan's 36 points led Toronto, and Kyle Lowry posted a 27 - point, 12 - assist double - double. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 14 points, while Cory Joseph matched his scoring total in a reserve role. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 25 Number of team assists ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Cory Joseph') has 14 Points"
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Taj Gibson') has 8 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Robin Lopez') has 6 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Dwyane Wade') has 20 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Michael Carter-Williams') has 5 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Doug McDermott') has 17 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Mirotic') has 12 Points"] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz, 112 - 104, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Jazz (41 - 25) learned shortly before tip - off that star center Rudy Gobert would miss his first game of the season due to knee soreness. That left Utah without a key rim protector against the Russell Westbrook and the Thunder (37 - 29) in the battle of Western Conference playoff contenders. Westbrook took full advantage of the Stifle Tower's absence, notching his 32nd career triple - double to vault over Wilt Chamberlain for second place on the all - time leaderboard, as he compiled 33 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Both teams shot very well, with the Jazz posting respective success rates of 48 percent from the floor and 45 percent from behind the arc, and the Thunder draining 50 percent of their overall shot attempts. However, without their dominant big man down low, Utah lost the rebounding battle by a 43 - 36 margin. The Jazz's scoring distribution was rather unorthodox, with no starter hitting double digits in the scoring column and the top two point totals therefore emanating from the bench. Dante Exum led the way with 22 points, which he supplemented with one rebound and one assist. He received 26 minutes with starting point guard George Hill somewhat limited by a troublesome toe. Alec Burks followed with 21 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Trey Lyles was the third productive reserve, as he posted 10 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. The first unit was paced by matching nine - point efforts from Hill and Gordon Hayward. The former added one rebound, one assist and two steals, while the latter supplied three boards and one steal. However, Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson and Jeff Withey, the remaining members of the starting five, only combined for 11 points. Victor Oladipo was second behind his backcourt mate on the Thunder with 22 points, four assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block. Taj Gibson parlayed his start into 15 points and six rebounds. Steven Adams produced a near double - double of 11 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one block. Andre Roberson rounded out the first unit's solid afternoon with eight points, three rebounds, two steals and one block. Enes Kanter led the bench with 16 points, six rebounds, one assist and two blocks. The Jazz head back home to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, while the Thunder head to the Big Apple to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 29 Percentage of field goals ,has 112 Losses ,has 43 Total points ,has 37 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 45 Percentage of 3 points ,has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 25 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 36 Rebounds ,has 41 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Enes Kanter') has 1 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 16 Points, has 6 Total rebounds"] |
The San Antonio Spurs (46 - 26) beat the Dallas Mavericks (45 - 28) 94 - 76 on Friday. The Spurs won the first and fourth quarters by 10 points each, and the held the Mavs to limited productivity in between. Boris Diaw was the man for San Antonio in the game, he went 3 - for - 4 on three pointers for a game - high 19 points. San Antonio is 10 - 3 in March and seems to be playing their best basketball of the season when it matters most. Well you wo n't read this statement too often but Tyson Chandler led the Mavericks in points. Believe it or not it's true, he and Monta Ellis put in 10 points a piece, but it was n't nearly enough to take down the defending champs on their home floor. It never helps when you only shoot 22 percent from beyond the arc. The Mavericks will look to bounce back on Sunday when they take on the Indiana Pacers, as the Spurs will host the Memphis Grizzlies who were annihilated by the Golden State Warriors on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 26 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 46 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 28 Losses ,has 76 Total points ,has 45 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tyson Chandler') has 10 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Monta Ellis') has 10 Points"
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The Boston Celtics (5 - 4) upset the Oklahoma City Thunder (6 - 4) 100 - 85 on Sunday thanks to a dominant fourth quarter. This was a tightly contested game, until a dreadful fourth quarter from the Thunder. Oklahoma City went 2 - for - 17 in an 11 - point fourth quarter. The Celtics on the other hand, dropped 28 points in the final 12 minutes and ran away with an impressive victory. This was the first time that the Thunder really missed Kevin Durant and they'll need him to come back as soon as possible to help carry the offensive road. The Celtics are quietly one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, as they have won four of their last five games. They recently got back Marcus Smart from a toe issue and he put in his best performance of the season on Sunday. Smart tallied 26 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the win. They also got another great performance from Jared Sullinger, who has been fantastic since being re - inserted into the starting five. Sullinger snatched 15 rebounds and four steals in the victory, while scoring just eight points. This team has no superstars on its roster, but it's a deep, well - coached team that can be a threat to anyone on any given night. They'll look to keep up this strong form against the Houston Rockets on Monday in the second half of a back - to - back. This was the definition of a fourth quarter collapse, as there appeared to be a lid on the basket in the final 12 minutes for the Thunder. The team greatly missed superstar Kevin Durant who continues to miss games with a hamstring injury. Russell Westbrook continues to carry the load for the Thunder, as he collected 27 points, five assists, four rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the loss. He did shoot only 5 - for - 20 in the loss and it's just too hard for this Duantless Thunder team to win with a struggling Westbrook. Only one player had double - digits aside from Westbrook and that's very hard to overcome against a deep team like the Celtics. Oklahoma City will look to bounce back on Monday against the Grizzlies in Memphis in the second half of a back - to - back. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 4 Losses ,has 85 Total points ,has 11 Points in 4th quarter ,has 6 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 4 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 28 Points in 4th quarter ,has 5 Wins ."
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The Brooklyn Nets (9 - 22) defeated the Miami Heat (18 - 12) 111 - 105 on Monday. The win was an improbable one to say the least, as the Nets had only managed two victories away from the Barclays Center this season. Meanwhile, Miami had defended its home court well, having posted a 13 - 6 record at the American Airlines Arena coming into tonight's contest. However, Brooklyn was able to escape the Magic City with a hard - fought win thanks to an outstanding shooting night overall, and the surprise contributions off the bench from Wayne Ellington in particular. The former Laker exploded with a 26 - point night (23 after halftime) after opening the second half in the starting lineup, and posted a scorching 7 - for - 9 tally from beyond the arc. The Nets shot a solid 44 percent from the field, but a stellar 52 percent from three - point range, thanks in large part to Ellington's performance. The steady barrage of scoring was needed, as the Heat bounced back from a 34 - 19 third - quarter thrashing by the visitors, which in turn had erased a 16 - point Miami advantage, to make things interesting in the final period. Although Ellington's scoring total paced the Brooklyn bench, Brook Lopez was able to equal him on the starter's end. The veteran big man also hauled in 12 boards to make it a second straight double - double. Jarrett Jack enjoyed a solid night against the tough defense of Goran Dragic, managing 18 points and adding six assists, four rebounds and a pair of steals. Thaddeus Young had a quiet game by his recent standards, but still pitched in with 11 points, six boards and three steals. Bojan Bogdanovic (nine points, six rebounds) and Joe Johnson (four points, six rebounds, four assists) rounded out a stat - sheet - stuffing night for the Nets' starting five. Brooklyn improved to 9 - 22 and remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head to Orlando to take on the Magic on Wednesday. The Heat were spearheaded by a pair of 24 - point efforts from their two stalwarts, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade. Bosh also hauled in 12 boards, making it a third straight double - double, and giving him an outstanding 25 scoring average over his last five games. Hassan Whiteside took advantage of the defensively - challenged Lopez to collect his own matching set of double - digit points and rebounds, amassing 18 on the scoreboard and securing 11 boards. Luol Deng poured in 15 points, and Goran Dragic filled out the stat sheet with nine points, five assists, three rebounds and a pair of steals. The Heat fell to 18 - 12 and are now half a game behind the Atlanta Hawks for first place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 12 Percentage of 3 points ,has 105 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 18 Total points ."
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In predictable fashion, the Golden State Warriors were dominant on the offensive end on Thursday night. Reigning MVP Steph Curry led the way with 35 points including six three - pointers and also had five assists and four steals. All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson, scored another 18 points and made two threes. Former MVP Kevin Durant led the team with 15 rebounds and had another 25 points and seven assists. It was a poor night for star forward Draymond Green, though, as he committed a technical foul and had six turnovers while scoring only seven points. On the Clippers' end, center DeAndre Jordan shouldered a bit of the offensive load, scoring 17 to go with 11 rebounds. All-Star Blake Griffin went cold, shooting just 3 - of - 13 for 12 points. Point guard Austin Rivers scored 19 points, and the team finished out the night shooting just 41 percent from the field. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Blake Griffin') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 3 Field goals made, has 12 Points"
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All the talk prior to this game was about Hassan Whiteside and Anthony Davis squaring off, and they did n't disappoint. Davis was the star though, as he tallied 28 points, 22 rebounds and four blocks in the win. Whiteside finished with 10 points and 18 rebounds of his own, but struggled from the free - throw line and from the field. going 2 - of - 6 from the charity stripe and 4 - of - 10 from the field. The point guards were n't too shabby either, as Jrue Holiday accrued 22 points and six assists, while Goran Dragic collected 23 points, four rebounds and five assists. Miami won many of the statistics, as they won the shooting, rebounding and assisting differentials. The key for the Pelicans was their defense, as they recorded eight steals and nine blocks, while holding Miami to 41 percent shooting. New Orleans had to comeback to win this game, as they finished it on a 24 - 10 run after trailing by eight points with six minutes left. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 41 Percentage of field goals ."
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The Cavaliers (6 - 7) snapped a four - game losing skid Monday, thoroughly handling the Magic (6 - 10) 106 - 74 behind 29 points and 11 assists from LeBron James. James, who was critical of his own play leading up to Monday’s contest, scored 16 points in the first quarter as Cleveland was able to force turnovers and get out in transition. Cleveland had 25 points off of turnovers on the night and out - rebounded Orlando 44 - 40. James did not play in the fourth quarter, while Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving were removed within the first four minutes of the final period. Love finished with 12 points (5 - 11 FG) and eight rebounds in 32 minutes. Irving also had 12 points to go with four assists and four steals. Anderson Varejao added 14 points and six boards. The Cavaliers recorded 30 assists on 42 field goals. Orlando, which trailed by 10 after the first quarter, received solid production from Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo, but the young tandem didn’t receive much help. Vucevic finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Oladipo had a team - high 22 points and nine rebounds, but he committed five turnovers. The rest of the Magic’s starters combined for only 13 points on 4 - of - 20 shooting. Orlando shot just 36 percent from the floor had just 14 assists on 29 field goals. Up next, the Magic host the West-leading Warriors on Wednesday. Cleveland awaits a rematch with the Wizards, also on Wednesday, after Washington knocked off the Cavs 91 - 78 on Friday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 30 Number of team assists ,has 7 Percentage of field goals ,has 106 Losses ,has 25 Total points ,has 25 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 44 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 6 Points in 4th quarter ."
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The Rockets (44 - 22) edged out the Clippers (42 - 25) 100 - 98 in Los Angeles on Sunday. Houston had a 10 - point lead at the end of the third quarter, but allowed the Clippers to get back into the game late. With seven minutes remaining, Los Angeles went on a 13 - 5 run. They finally tied the game 96 - 96 on a Chris Paul three - pointer with three minutes left on the clock. The Rockets' Terrence Jones answered back with a three - pointer of his own at the two - minute mark. With less than 20 seconds to play and the Rockets up 99 - 98, the Clippers' Blake Griffin stole a pass intended for James Harden, dribbled down the court and attempted to draw a shooting foul, only to be called for charging. On the ensuing possession, Harden went 1 - 1 from the free - throw line. Down 100 - 98, Paul missed the equalizer as time expired. NBA MVP candidate Harden finished the game with 34 points (7 - 16 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt) in 41 minutes. Half of those points came from the free - throw line. In the second quarter, the Clippers' Matt Barnes bear hugged Harden and threw him to the ground, drawing a flagrant - 1 foul. Harden made both free throws. Chris Paul led the Clippers in scoring with 23 points (7 - 21 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt) in 37 minutes. DeAndre Jordan pulled down 20 rebounds, and Blake Griffin racked up eight assists. Up next, the Rockets host the Magic on Tuesday. The Clippers play the Hornets in Los Angeles, also on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 25 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 20 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 20 Turnovers ,has 42 Wins ."
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The host Portland Trail Blazers beat the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, 114 - 95. Portland (13 - 14) ran away with the game early, holding a 16 - point lead by halftime. While no Blazer scored 20 points, the team saw well - rounded offense leading to 114 points on 53 percent shooting. Six Blazers scored in double digits, and center Mason Plumlee led the team with 18 points on an impressive 7 - of - 9 shooting. Portland's dynamic duo of guards, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, scored a combined 32 points. Lillard also dished out nine assists. Oklahoma City (15 - 10) had won seven of its last eight games heading into Tuesday's contest. However, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook, who had been averaging over 31 points with a triple - double heading into the game, faltered on Tuesday, posting just 20 points, six assists, and six rebounds. The guard shot only 7 - of - 19. While Westbrook's numbers still impressed, it was nowhere near the team - carrying performance that Oklahoma City needed, as the team shot just 38 percent from the field and had 20 turnovers. Guard Victor Oladipo was sidelined with an injury sustained during a game against Boston earlier in the week. His absence and Westbrook's struggles left the Thunder needing more offensively, but the rest of team was unable to provide adequate help. The Thunder will play the Jazz on Wednesday, while the Blazers will face the Nuggets on Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 14 Percentage of field goals ,has 114 Losses ,has 13 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 15 Wins ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Mason Plumlee') has 9 Field goals attempted, has 7 Field goals made, has 18 Points"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Damian Lillard') has 9 Assists"] |
The Washington Wizards (18 - 6) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 - 19) 109 - 95 on Tuesday. Washington has won five straight games. John Wall led the way for the Wizards on Tuesday, putting up a double - double of 21 points and 17 assists. Paul Pierce sat out the game with a sore right toe. Otto Porter was given the spot start in Pierce's absence, but Rasual Butler was the player who stepped their game to cover the hole, putting up 23 points and five rebounds off the bench. Minnesota has lost three straight games, but they did some things particulary well in Tuesday's loss. They made it to the free - throw line 35 times, though they were only able to convert 20 of their attempts there. Thaddeus Young scored a game - high 29 points, and Shabazz Muhammad put up 21 points in 28 minutes off the bench. Mo Williams (back) returned from a six - game absence, playing 14 minutes off the bench. The Wizards will go on the road to Miami to face the Heat on Friday. Minnesota will continue their road trip in Boston on Friday against the Celtics. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 6 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 18 Points in 2nd quarter ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Rasual Butler') has 23 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"] |
The Golden State Warriors (100) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (4 - 4) 129 - 116 on Thursday. The high - scoring affair was a testament to the reigning NBA champs' ability to pull out a victory in almost any style of game. While the Warriors can certainly grind teams down with defense - - demonstrated Wednesday night when holding the Grizzlies to 85 points - - they've also shown they can withstand a prolific offense performance from their opponent and still prevail. The latter was the case Thursday, with the Timberwolves getting productive nights out of multiple starters and reserves, yet still suffering a disheartening double - digit loss. Steph Curry led all scorers with 46 points on 15 - for - 25 shooting. It marked Curry's second - highest scoring night of what is already an MVP-caliber season, and the 60 percent accuracy from the field was his third highest this season. Curry drained eight three - pointers on the night, tying a season high, at an impressive 62 percent clip. The remaining four Warriors starters also scored in double digits, led by Draymond Green's 23 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. The Warriors are in first place in both the Pacific Division and Western Conference, sporting the best record in the league. They head home for a Saturday night tilt versus the Brooklyn Nets. The Timberwolves posted their second - highest scoring night of the season after 117 points in a surprising victory over the Hawks on Monday. Minnesota received double - digit scoring performances from starters Andrew Wiggins (who returned from a one - game absence due to a knee injury), Zach LaVine (who replaced the injured Ricky Rubio) and rookie sensation Karl Anthony-Towns, who posted his fourth consecutive double - double and sixth overall on the season. The reserves also got in on the fun, led by Shabazz Muhammad (16 points) and Kevin Martin (15 points). Backup center Gorgui Dieng and 17 - year veteran Andre Miller contributed a pair of 11 - point efforts. The Timberwolves dropped to 4 - 4 on the season and are in a three - way tie with the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets for second place behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They head to Indiana for the second game of a back - to - back versus the Pacers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 4 Losses ,has 116 Total points ,has 4 Wins ."
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The Boston Celtics (40 - 42) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (41 - 41) 105 - 100 on Wednesday in Milwaukee. In the final game of the regular season, neither the Bucks nor Celtics had anything but pride to play for, as both teams were locked into the No. 6 and 7 seeds respectively. Nevertheless, both teams competed till the bitter end. Boston, however, was able to steadily lead the fourth quarter and pull away in the end for the victory. Luigi Datome led the way for the Celtics, as he scored 22 points (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt) in a spot start with Jae Crowder sidelined with a sore right ankle. It can be expected that it was just precautionary and Crowder will make a return to Boston’s rotation once the postseason begins. Datome was the only starter to score in double figures for the Celtics, but both Jonas Jerebko and Kelly Olynyk were able to each score 16 points in 23 and 22 minutes off the bench respectively. Boston was very efficient on offense, shooting a respectable 49 percent from the field and a very solid 43 percent from behind the arc. They also recorded 37 assists on 42 made field goals to just 16 turnovers. They will take on the No. 2 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs this weekend. The Bucks’ starters all played limited minutes with their fate already sealed. However, both Ersan Ilyasova and Khris Middleton played well in those minutes. Ilyasova scored a game - high 21 points (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt) to go along with five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes, while Khris Middleton scored an incredibly efficient 18 points (8 - 10 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt) in 21 minutes. O.J. Mayo was able to score 16 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt) and grab five rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench, while Tyler Ennis scored 11 points (5 - 13 FG) and dished out 8 assists in 27 minutes off the bench. Milwaukee also shared the ball well, recording 35 assists on 41 made field goals, but unfortunately for them it was not enough. Regardless, the Bucks still will be the No. 6 seed and will play the Chicago Bulls once the playoffs begin. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 35 Number of team assists ,has 41 Percentage of 3 points ,has 100 Percentage of field goals ,has 41 Losses ."
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Jimmy Butler was the high - point man in the contest, as he led the Bulls with 23 points on 8 - of - 18 shooting, to go along with seven assists, four rebounds, three steals and two blocks, in 38 minutes of action. Bobby Portis came up huge off the bench, with a career - high 22 points on super - efficient 10 - of - 13 shooting, in 31 minutes. Denzel Valentine also had a notable game for his young career, as he notched his first double - double, with 11 points and 12 rebounds, in 28 minutes off the bench. Meanwhile, the Jazz shot only 38 percent from the field, including 28 percent from long range. Five players scored in double digits for Utah, led by George Hill, who finished with 18 points. Gordon Hayward followed up with 14 points, while Rudy Gobert finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 28 Percentage of 3 points ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Denzel Valentine') has 28 Minutes played, has 11 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Bobby Portis') has 13 Field goals attempted, has 10 Field goals made, has 31 Minutes played, has 22 Points"] |
The Nuggets did everything they could to lose in regulation Saturday, as they turned it over twice, missed two free - throws and failed to score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. They allowed Portland to score the last nine points in regulation and tie it with four seconds left. The Nuggets went 3 - for - 15 in the final three minutes of regulation and overtime. There was a 30 - minute delay with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter, as there was a lighting issue at Pepsi Center. After that, Denver scored just 23 points in the fourth and OT and mightily struggled from the field. Nikola Jokic was the only Nuggets starter who shot well, as the other four players combined to go 19 - for - 58. Kenneth Faried and Wilson Chandler were nice sparks off the bench, accumulating 18 points and 16 rebounds between the two. The 60 combined points from Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum were more than half of the total from Portland. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Nikola Jokic') has 4 Steals"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Wilson Chandler') has 2 Free throws attempted"
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The Los Angeles Clippers (17 - 13) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (5 - 25) 94 - 84 on Friday night in a Christmas Day showdown. This game seemed well out of hand to start the fourth quarter, but the Lakers made a late run to give fans some hope. They still fell short, but they cut a 28 - point lead to eight points with about three minutes left. The look on Doc Rivers face would not indicate a double - digit win and he feels lucky to escape with a win. The Lakers actually outscored the Clippers 27 - 9 in the final 12 minutes, and they would have won if they didn’t get down by so much through the first three quarters. The Clippers played fantastic for the first three quarters, but let down in a big way to let the Lakers backups back in the game. The win isn’t going to look good in filmroom tomorrow, but a win is a win and they needed it. Chris Paul was back to his old form, as he tallied 23 points, five rebounds, and six assists in the win. Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan also did a good job of controlling the post, as they totaled 22 points, 26 rebounds and eight assists. The bench were the ones who struggled, as they allowed the Lakers to climb back into the game. The Clippers will travel to Salt Lake City on Saturday to take on the Utah Jazz in their next game. No Lakers starter scored more than 12 points and they really wouldn’t have been in this game if it weren’t for their bench. Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell combined for 27 points, 15 rebounds and five steals to nearly bring the Lakers back from a 28 - point deficit. Kobe Bryant hit three three - pointers in this game and set a record for the most three's made by anyone on Christmas. This wasn’t a pretty performance by the Lakers, but it's a promising sign to see their youngsters bring them back and show some resiliency. They'll look to build on this when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 25 Losses ,has 84 Total points ,has 27 Points in 4th quarter ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 94 Losses ,has 9 Total points ."
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Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis have been unstoppable in their own ways all season, but over the last two games, they've decided to take things to another level. After his 42 - point, 10 rebound, seven - assist performance Wednesday, Westbrook has now accumulated a total of 88 points, 21 rebounds and 14 rebounds over just his last two games. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis has scored a total of 65 points and 31 rebounds in his last two outings. Both are proving they are capable of fantastic individual performances, but these performances are not always leading to victories. In games where Russell Westbrook has recorded at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, the Thunder are 2 - 2. For Davis, when he posts 30 points and 15 rebounds is 5 - 5. With both records at .500, there should be an even greater emphasis on the supporting cast to hold up their end while the superstars are exceeding expectations. | ["PlayerStat(G, 'Russell Westbrook') has 7 Assists, has 2 3-pointers made, has 2 Personal fouls, has 42 Points, has 10 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Anthony Davis') has 2 Assists, has 2 Blocks, has 2 3-pointers attempted, has 2 Offensive rebounds, has 14 Total rebounds, has 2 Turnovers"] |
The Nets scored a whopping 40 points in the opening quarter, but they were outscored by a 90 - 65 margin the rest of the way. Russell Westbrook posted yet another triple - double that consisted of 30 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds and a steal. Victor Oladipo contributed 26 points of his own, while Steven Adams was an effective third wheel with 15 points. The Thunder bench put together a solid 39 - point effort that featured three double - digit scoring performances, including a pair of 13 - point efforts from forwards Joffrey Lauvergne and Enes Kanter. Brook Lopez paced Brooklyn with 22 points, which partly consisted of a 4 - of - 7 tally from three - point range. Rondae-Hollis Jefferson and Bojan Bogdanovic registered a pair of 13 - point efforts, while Anthony Bennett, Joe Harris and Sean Kilpatrick combined for 32 points off the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 40 Points in 1st quarter ."
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"PlayerStat(G, 'Enes Kanter') has 3 Defensive rebounds, has 3 Field goals made, has 13 Points, has 3 Total rebounds, has 3 Turnovers"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Joffrey Lauvergne') has 3 Personal fouls, has 13 Points"] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 114 - 108, in overtime at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Tuesday. Teams tend to show up when the Cavaliers come to their home building and that was just the case here. Cleveland actually led for the majority of the game, as Milwaukee had to ride a 22 - 16 fourth quarter to get to overtime. From there, the Cavs took over by wining the overtime, 14 - 8 and finished the game on a 70 run. The key for Cleveland was three - point shooting, as they went 17 - of - 40 from long distance in their win. Milwaukee actually dominated the shooting, as they went 46 percent from the field and held Cleveland to just 41 percent. Cleveland (20 - 6) had to play this game without Kevin Love, but they have two other players who are n't too shabby. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving carried the load, as they combined for 62 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists in the overtime victory. James led the team with 34 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Irving provided 28 points, five rebounds and five assists. The only other starter in double figures was Tristan Thompson, who totaled 10 points and 12 rebounds. Channing Frye led the bench, scoring 15 points, while adding three rebounds and two assists. Milwaukee (13 - 13) left it all on the floor in their home building, but it simply was n't enough against a better Cleveland team. Jabari Parker led the team in scoring, as he collected 30 points, nine rebounds and three assists in the defeat. Giannis Antetokounmpo got off to a slow start, but still finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks before fouling out in the overtime. John Henson was the only other starter in double figures, as he accrued 14 points and eight rebounds. No bench player scored more than eight points or played more than 20 minutes. These teams will have a rematch on Wednesday in Cleveland to cap off their home - and - home set. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 46 Percentage of field goals ,has 13 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 22 Points in 4th quarter ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 6 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 16 Points in 4th quarter ,has 20 Wins ."
"PlayerStat(G, 'LeBron James') has 7 Assists, has 34 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Tristan Thompson') has 10 Points, has 12 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Kyrie Irving') has 5 Assists, has 28 Points, has 5 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Channing Frye') has 2 Assists, has 15 Points, has 3 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Giannis Antetokounmpo') has 3 Blocks, has 25 Points, has 13 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'Jabari Parker') has 3 Assists, has 30 Points, has 9 Total rebounds"
"PlayerStat(G, 'John Henson') has 14 Points, has 8 Total rebounds"] |
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