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San Antonio were expected to win this game easily against a shorthanded Charlotte team and they left no doubt with a 17 - point win. The Spurs took care of business in the second half, outscoring the Hornets, 55 - 35. A 28 - 8 run in the third and fourth quarter was the decisive moment, as Charlotte led by two before that run. The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference in the game, with San Antonio recording 29 assists to just seven turnovers, while Charlotte committed 15 turnovers to 18 assists. Davis Bertans led the Spurs in scoring, as he dropped 21 points on 5 - of - 6 shooting off the bench. Dewayne Dedmon came off the bench to record a 15 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. LaMarcus Aldridge also recorded a double - double, totaling 15 points and 11 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring, dropping 18 points. Kemba Walker led Charlotte, tallying 18 points, two rebounds and three assists. Jeremy Lamb got the start for Nicolas Batum and contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 29 Number of team assists ,has 7 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 18 Number of team assists ,has 15 Turnovers ."] |
The New York Knicks (14 - 14) defeated the Chicago Bulls (15 - 10) 107 - 91 on Saturday. The Bulls were a depleted team coming into the contest, having endured 68 minutes of basketball in a quadruple - overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons one night earlier. Center Pau Gasol did not even make the trip to New York, with Joakim Noah getting the starting call. Although the veteran was outstanding in Gasol's stead - - managing a 21 - point, 10 - rebound double - double - - - the rest of the Chicago starters looked understandably sluggish. Iron man Jimmy Butler was the only other member of the starting five to manage double - digit scoring, and he amassed only 12 points at that. Chicago was at a disadvantage from the start in this road contest, and New York was able to exploit their exhaustion for the relatively easy victory. The silver lining for Chicago having to give their starters more rest than usual was that it provided 2015 first - round pick Bobby Portis his first opportunity for extended action. The rookie responded in fine fashion, posting a 20 - point, 11 - rebound double - double over a highly productive 23 minutes. Aaron Brooks also tallied double - digit points in a reserve role, pouring in 11 and adding three assists, a rebound and a steal. A weary Derrick Rose could only muster six points over 21 minutes, while Tony Snell (seven points) and Taj Gibson (six points) underwhelmed as well. Chicago fell to 15 - 10 and currently resides in third place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division. They head home to face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The Knicks were lead by another stellar effort from Carmelo Anthony, who has begun to really hit his stride on offense over the last several games. He posted a game - high 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. Arron Afflalo also continued his recent stretch of strong play, posting his fifth straight double - digit scoring performance with an 18 - point tally. Rookie Kristaps Porzingis was solid with 10 points and seven rebounds, while Lance Thomas made his customarily solid contributions from the bench with a 13 - point effort over 24 minutes. New York evened their record at 14 - 14 and currently reside in third place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They remain home to face the Orlando Magic on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 14 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 14 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 10 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 21 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 15 Wins ."] |
The Sacramento Kings (22 - 41) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (28 - 35) 113 - 106 on Wednesday in Charlotte. It was a close game after the third quarter, but a strong final period from the Kings led them to victory. Sacramento's winning effort was lead by Ben McLemore, who scored a season - high 27 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting in 41 minutes. Rudy Gay followed close behind, scoring 26 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting in 28 minutes. DeMarcus Cousins recorded his fifth straight double - double and his sixth in seven games, scoring 20 points on 8 - of - 17 shooting and grabbing 14 rebounds in 34 minutes. Over those last seven games, Cousins has averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist led the way for the Hornets in the losing effort, scoring 23 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting to go along with nine rebounds in 32 minutes. Kemba Walker returned to action for Charlotte after being out with a knee injury since late - January, playing just 16 minutes and scoring six points on 2 - of - 9 shooting in that time. While Walker still works his way back into the rotation, Mo Williams continues to start. He recorded 20 points on 8 - of - 20 shooting and eight assists in 38 minutes. Gerald Henderson also put together a nice stat line, recording 17 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds in 34 minutes. The loss puts the Hornets a half - game behind the Miami Heat and out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture for now. Up next, the Kings will head to Philadelphia Friday to take on the 76ers, while Charlotte will stay home to go up against the Bulls on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 35 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 28 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 28 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 41 Losses ,has 113 Total points ,has 27 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 27 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 35 Points in 4th quarter ,has 22 Wins ."] |
The Orlando Magic (4 - 6) put aside the second - half struggles they have had this season, and pulled away over the final 24 minutes to secure a 101 - 85 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks (4 - 5) on Friday night. The Magic began to create separation mid - way through the third quarter, when Tobias Harris and Evan Fournier sparked a 13 - 2 run that saw Orlando's one - point lead extended to double - digits. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks on a fourth quarter charge, but Milwaukee was unable to come closer than seven points as the Magic came away with their fourth victory of the season. The Milwaukee loss comes in spite of a career night from Antetokounmpo, who notched a career - high 19 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting. Brandon Knight scored 24 to lead the Bucks, and also added six rebounds and five assists. Tobias Harris led the attack for Orlando with a 26 - point, 10 - rebound double - double. Victor Oladipo (face) made his season debut. He played 25 minutes off the bench and scored 13 points. The two teams shot similar percentages from the field, but Orlando was able to come away with the win based on a 10 - 24 shooting night from downtown while adding 21 points from the charity stripe. The Magic also controlled the boards, out - rebounding Milwaukee 45 - 38. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 6 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 21 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 45 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 4 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 5 Losses ,has 85 Total points ,has 19 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 19 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 38 Points in 4th quarter ,has 4 Rebounds ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder (3 - 6) got their first road win of the season, beating the Boston Celtics (3 - 4) 109 - 94 at the TD Garden on Wednesday. Depite playing without Kevin Durant or Russell Westbrook, the Thunder were still able to get the job done. They showed up big on Wednesday, grabbing a 15 - point win over the Celtics. Oklahoma City was led by a big game from Reggie Jackson, who had 28 points (8 - 15 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 10 - 10 FT), along with eight assists, three rebounds and one steal. They also got an impressive performance off the bench from Anthony Morrow, who scored 28 points (11 - 16 FG, 4 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), with five rebounds and one assist. This was just one game after making his season debut, after being held out of the beginning of the year with an MCL injury. Oklahoma City heads back home now, and they'll take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Celtics saw all five of their starters score in double figures, but their bench could only manage 15 total points on Wednesday. They were led by a near triple - double from Rajon Rondo, who had 20 points (8 - 15 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt), 12 assists and nine rebounds. Jared Sullinger also had a nice game, scoring 14 points (7 - 13 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt), along with 11 rebounds and six assists for his own double - double. The Celtics will now get a night off before LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come to town on Friday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 4 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 3 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 6 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 15 Points in 1st quarter ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Toronto Raptors (26 - 12) ran away from the Philadelphia 76ers (7 - 31) in a 100 - 84 win Wednesday. In DeMar DeRozan's first contest since Nov. 28, when he suffered a torn left groin, he immediately entered the starting five and did n't miss a beat, supplying 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 29 minutes. His backcourt mate, Kyle Lowry, again powered the offense, notching a near triple - double - - 18 points, 12 dimes, and seven rebounds - - while drilling four of the Raptors' 10 three - pointers. Reserve guard Lou Williams matched Lowry's four treys en route to 19 points of his own. Down low, Amir Johnson busted out for 10 points and 16 boards, marking his second consecutive double - double. Toronto will aim for back - to - back victories, and their third in four games, during Friday's matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Hawks. Falling for the second contest in a row, the Sixers ultimately could n't keep pace with an intact Raptors rotation. Michael Carter-Williams did everything in his power to maintain a respectable result with a 29 - point, seven - rebound, four - assist effort, but his teammates combined to shoot less than 35 percent (19 - for - 55) from the field. While Robert Covington was a late scratch due to a right shoulder contusion, the night was n't all for naught, as both Nerlens Noel (12 points and eight rebounds) and K.J. McDaniels (10 points and eight boards) fell just shy of double - double territory. Upon their return to Philadelphia, the Sixers will face the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time this season. | ["TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 12 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 26 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 31 Losses ,has 84 Total points ,has 7 Wins ."] |
The host Utah Jazz squeaked by the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday, 103 - 100. Utah (17 - 10) has seen success early in the season despite being consistently hampered by injuries. Despite the absence of point guard George Hill (toe) and bench guard Alec Burks (ankle) in Friday's game, the Jazz were able to pull out the narrow win. A large portion of Utah's recent success has been thanks to star center Rudy Gobert, who has shot over 80 percent in the team's last six games en route to almost 17 points per game. Gobert has also been the anchor for an ironclad Jazz defense that is holding its opponents to a league - best 95 points per game. On Friday, Gobert led the team with 16 points and 10 rebounds, also notching a steal and a block. Despite relatively low scoring totals, the Jazz shot a red - hot 56 percent from the field and drained eight three - pointers. Injuries have also held back the Mavericks (6 - 20), who have had less success in overcoming their misfortune. The team remains without star Dirk Nowitzki (Achilles) and center Andrew Bogut (knee), and sits at the bottom of the Western Conference. On Friday, the Mavericks looked in need of more big man depth, as the team was out - rebounded 41 - 27. Dallas did see solid play on offense, as the team committed only six turnovers and had 12 three - pointers. However, the team shot only 46 percent overall and allowed the Jazz to hit at a significantly higher clip. Dallas will host the Kings on Sunday, while the Jazz will visit Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 10 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 41 Rebounds ,has 17 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 20 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 27 Rebounds ,has 6 Turnovers ,has 6 Wins ."] |
Stephen Curry's and Kevin Durant's stellar synergy was on display again Sunday, as they combined for 65 points on 19 - for - 33 shooting. Durant maximized his 16 visits to the free - throw line with 15 successful attempts, while Curry nailed five of eight three - point tries. Zaza Pachulia and Draymond Green excelled on the boards with a combined 23 rebounds, while Klay Thompson contributed 14 points. However, his 0 - for - 6 three - point tally played a large part in Golden State's uncharacteristic 28 percent success rate from behind the arc. T.J. Warren and Eric Bledsoe did a pretty good Durant-Curry impression with a combined 47 - point haul, but received little else in the way of offensive support. Tyson Chandler was strong down low with 18 boards, but Devin Booker and Brandon Knight could only contribute a combined 16 points on identical 3 - for - 12 shooting performances. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 28 Percentage of 3 points ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (19 - 18) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (5 - 29) 97 - 77 on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Bucks out - shot the Sixers by a large margin in this one, going 54 percent from the field and 47 percent from the three - point line, while the Sixers went just 30 percent from the floor and a meager eight percent from beyond the arc. It was a sloppy game all - around though, as both teams turned the ball over more than 23 times. Despite shooting 18 less free throws, the Bucks still secured the 20 - point victory. The Bucks' backcourt of Brandon Knight and Khris Middleton did the bulk of the damage in this one. Knight went 6 - for - 12 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 18 points, while also adding five assists. He's had the hot hand lately and is averaging 21 points per game over his last five outings. Middleton on the other hand had a very efficient 18 points (7 - 9 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) of his own, but did it on the defensive side of the ball as well with five steals. The five steals were a season - high for Middleton. The Bucks did have a strong showing from their bench as well. O.J. Mayo recorded 15 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and six assists, while Jarryd Bayless went a perfect 6 - for - 6 from the floor to score 12 points of his own. Bayless did a little bit of everything in this game, as he also chipped in five rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Sixers had a brutal showing offensively, marked by a combined 2 - for - 25 from the three - point line as a team. They were led in scoring by rookie guard K.J. McDaniels, who went 5 - for - 8 from the field and 4 - for - 4 from the free throw line to score 14 points, while also adding six rebounds. He's now put together a couple of solid games in a row, with 26 points over those two games. The only other starter to reach double figures in points was Nerlens Noel. Noel had 13 points (6 - 10 FG, 1 - 2 FT), five rebounds and two blocks in 28 minutes. He's now had two blocks in three out of his last four games, continuing to make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. Michael Carter-Williams, who normally is the leader of this team, really struggled with his shot, going 1 - for - 13 from the field and 0 - for - 4 from the three - point line to finish with five points. The Bucks' next game will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, while the Sixers will travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 77 Percentage of field goals ,has 5 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 47 Percentage of 3 points ,has 54 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 19 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (17 - 2) defeated the Chicago Bulls (12 - 8) 112 - 102 on Saturday. Golden State is on a 12 - game win streak, and they have n't taken their foot off the gas. While most of their recent wins came during an easy stretch of their schedule, the Warriors' handling of the Bulls put a cherry on top of their win streak. Draymond Green could n't be stopped Saturday, putting up career - highs with 31 points and seven three - pointers. The Warriors will finish off their two - game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Chicago has dropped two of their last three games. Pau Gasol did his best to keep the Bulls in the game Saturday, but it was n't enough, despite finishing with 22 points and 20 rebounds for an impressive double - double. Taj Gibson (ankle) returned from a six - game absence and put up 12 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench. The Bulls will stay home and host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 8 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 22 Points in 1st quarter ,has 22 Points in 4th quarter ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 2 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 17 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The host Sacramento Kings narrowly defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, 91 - 90, thanks to clutch free - throws from point guard Darren Collison. Collison led the Kings (29 - 45) to their second straight win, posting team highs of 23 points and seven assists. Sacramento struggled mightily on the glass all game, allowing the Grizzlies a nine - rebound advantage and 19 offensive boards. Fortunately, shots just were n't falling for Memphis, as the Grizz were held to just 34 percent shooting from the field. The Kings, meanwhile, enjoyed fairly stellar offensive output. The team shot over 46 percent from the field and saw five players score in double figures. Three-point shooting was a problem, though, as the team hit just 25 percent of its shots from beyond the arc. Memphis (40 - 34) has hit a cold stretch in the season at an inopportune time, as the Western Conference playoff race continues to heat up. The team has now lost four straight games and looked lost on the offensive end on Monday. The Grizzlies were able to stay in the game and remain competitive despite stagnant offense. While point guard Mike Conley poured in 22 points, it was still an off night for Memphis in terms of scoring. What was particularly problematic was the team's shooting from long range, as they hit just 19 percent of their attempts from three - point range. Ball movement was another issue, with only 15 field goals coming off assists for Memphis. The Grizzlies will host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, while the Kings will see the Utah Jazz. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 45 Percentage of 3 points ,has 91 Percentage of field goals ,has 23 Losses ,has 23 Total points ,has 29 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 19 Percentage of 3 points ,has 34 Percentage of field goals ,has 34 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 22 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 19 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 22 Points in 4th quarter ,has 40 Wins ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks (22 - 10) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (15 - 17) 112 - 107 on Sunday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Despite the loss, the Thunder shot much better than the Mavericks as they finished 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from the three - point line, while the Mavericks shot 44 percent from the floor and 32 percent from beyond the arc. The Thunder also severely out - rebounded the Mavericks 53 - 37, but it still was n't enough to push them to the victory. What may have been the difference is free throws, as the Thunder made only 12 - of - 21 from the line. The Mavericks were led by the duo of Dirk Nowitzki and Chandler Parson. Nowitzki shot 8 - for - 13 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points, while also adding five rebounds. He was able to get to the free throw line 12 times and converted on a perfect 12 of those attempts. With Tyson Chandler sitting out, Nowitzki started at center instead of power forward, but it only helped him in the end as the 30 points matched a season - high for him. Parsons on the other hand shot 10 - for - 16 from the field and 5 - for - 9 from beyond the arc to score 26 points. After not doing much offensively over his last three games, it was good to see Parsons get back on track. Both Rajon Rondo and Monta Ellis also played well. Rondo had 15 points (7 - 17 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 1 - 4 FT) and seven assists, while Ellis had 18 points (6 - 20 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT) and five assists. With Kevin Durant still sitting out, Russell Westbrook continued to take the bulk of the shots. Despite getting off so many shots, Westbrook shot only 6 - for - 23 from the field, but still scored 18 points, as he converted on 6 - of - 9 attempts from the free throw line. He nearly recorded a triple - double, as he finished with nine rebounds and nine assists, while even adding five steals. The player who had the biggest night though was Serge Ibaka, who has been somehwat quiet this season. He had an efficient 26 points (11 - 14 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and 10 rebounds in 37 minutes. The double - double was his second in a row and seventh on the season. Leading the bench in scoring, Reggie Jackson finished with 21 points (10 - 17 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt), but turned the ball over six times, which may have taken away from an otherwise solid performance. The Mavericks' next game will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, while the Thunder will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 32 Percentage of 3 points ,has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 37 Rebounds ,has 22 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 36 Percentage of 3 points ,has 50 Percentage of field goals ,has 17 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 53 Rebounds ,has 15 Wins ."] |
The Pelicans are in their best stretch of the season right now, as this marks their fifth win in six games. They got it done with defense here, as the Knicks shot 38 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range, Anthony Davis carried the load, as he totaled 23 points and 18 rebounds in the win. Tyreke Evans was second on the team, as he accumulated 16 points, five rebounds and four assists off the bench. Jrue Holiday recorded a 12 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. The "big three" for the Knicks all played well in this loss, as they combined for 67 of the teams 92 points. Carmelo Anthony led the team, as he collected 26 points and 13 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis was n't far behind, recording 21 points and 12 boards. Derrick Rose caps off the "big three", with 20 points. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 30 Percentage of 3 points ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 92 Total points ,has 23 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Sacramento Kings blew out the host Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, 120 - 89. Sacramento (8 - 13) has struggled this season, though center DeMarcus Cousins has not.'Boogie 'has continued to play at an All-Star level and did so in Wednesday's win, scoring a team - high 24 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting. Cousins added 14 rebounds and seven assists in what was an impressive all - around effort for the star big man. Forward Rudy Gay, meanwhile, went 8 - of - 14 for 19 points while adding four assists and four steals. Sacramento showcased stellar ball movement, recording 28 assists on the night. The team shot the ball exceptionally well, hitting 56 percent of its shots from the floor. Dallas (4 - 17) has seen its worst start in years and remains just half a game above Philadelphia for the league's worst record. Veteran star Dirk Nowitzki (Achilles) remains out, leaving a hole in the lineup for the injury - riddled Mavs. One bright spot, however, has been the resurgence of wing Wesley Matthews. After an ice - cold start to the 2016 - 17 campaign, Matthews has seen a significant turnaround in recent weeks. On Wednesday, Matthews scored a team - high 20 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting from the field and 5 - of - 5 from the free - throw line. However, Matthews did commit four turnovers, a common theme for the Mavericks throughout the night. The team committed 20 turnovers as a whole. On Friday, the Kings will host the New York Knicks and the Mavericks will host the Indiana Pacers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 17 Number of team assists ,has 89 Losses ,has 4 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 28 Number of team assists ,has 13 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 8 Wins ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 118 - 110, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday evening. The Pelicans started off well, leading 35 - 32 after the first quarter but went on to fall short in each of the remaining three quarters. Meanwhile, history was made in a couple of ways, as Russell Westbrook tied Wilt Chamberlain for second - most 40 - point triple - doubles, while notching his 29th triple - double of the season. On another note, Anthony Davis set a Pelicans franchise record with 24 points in the first quarter. This marks the third straight win for the Thunder (34 - 25), as they have won both their games after the break. The Thunder shot 48 percent from the field and out - rebounded the Pelicans by 18. Russell Westbrook led the way for Oklahoma City with 41 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, in 37 minutes. Enes Kanter followed up with 20 points in 24 minutes off the bench, while Alex Abrines and Steven Adams chipped in 13 points each. The Thunder go on to host the Jazz on Tuesday. Meanwhile, this marks the Pelicans (23 - 37) third straight loss in the DeMarcus Cousins era. Cousins and Anthony Davis continue to put up huge numbers but the lack of contribution from anywhere else is turning into a glaring problem. Davis led the way with 38 points, while Cousins followed up with 31. The only other player to score in double digits for New Orleans was E'Twaun Moore, who chipped in 10 points. The Pelicans will have a couple days to try to work things out before they go on to play host to the Pistons on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 25 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 32 Points in 1st quarter ,has 34 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 110 Losses ,has 35 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ,has 23 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (43 - 17) defeated the Houston Rockets (41 - 20) 102 - 100 on Wednesday. James Harden returned from a one - game suspension that was levied against him for kicking LeBron James in the groin in the Rockets' overtime win over the Cavaliers on Sunday. Harden flashed brilliance passing the ball, handing out 13 helpers, but he was less prolific scoring the ball, finishing with 18 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting in his 41 minutes. Terrence Jones continues to excel with Dwight Howard (knee) sidelined. Jones scored a team - high 21 points and pulled down nine rebounds in 36 minutes. The Rockets and Grizzlies were evenly matched in most regards, but the Grizzlies gained an advantage by coaxing the Rockets into 15 personal fouls. There was a controversial no - call on Harden as he drove to the hoop and appeared to be fouled. The Grizzlies came away with the ball, called a timeout and advanced the ball before Marc Gasol hit a game - winning two - point shot. Memphis went to the line 17 times compared to the Rockets' five trips to the charity stripe. Zach Randolph (illness), Beno Udrih (illness) and Tony Allen (team - imposed suspension) were back in action after sitting out the Grizzlies' loss to the Jazz on Tuesday. Gasol led the way Wednesday, putting up a team - high 21 points to go with seven rebounds and six assists. The win moved the Grizzlies slightly closer to the West-leading Warriors, putting them just four games behind them for the top playoff seed. Houston dropped into a momentary tie for third place with the Trail Blazers that will change when the Blazers finish their big matchup with the Clippers later on the Wednesday slate. The Grizzlies will try to make it two straight wins when they return home to host the Lakers on Friday, and the Rockets will be looking to stop their two - game skid when they host the Pistons on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 20 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 41 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 17 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 43 Wins ."] |
In a battle between the best offense and the third - worst defense, the Warriors let it loose. Golden State shot 59 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range in their blowout win. Rebounding was a huge factor as well, with the Warriors winning that battle, 56 - 31. To further prove the dominance, Golden State pulled out the wire - to - wire win, as they won every single quarter by at least seven points. Damian Lillard and Maurice Harkless were the only Blazers to play well, as they combined for 37 points on 15 - of - 30 shooting. Kevin Durant was the player of the game, as he tallied 34 points and 11 rebounds on an impressive 11 - of - 13 shooting. Draymond Green scored just three points, but provided 12 rebounds and 13 assists. Ian Clark was drawing cheers late, as he dropped 23 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting off the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 59 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The host San Antonio Spurs earned their sixth straight win on Monday, defeating the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 96 - 91. Big man LaMarcus Aldridge sat out Monday's contest for rest, but the Spurs were able to make up for the All-Star's absence. Veteran big Pau Gasol posted 16 points and eight rebounds in just 28 minutes of play, while forward Kawhi Leonard had a strong performance, leading the team with 24 points. Leonard also added nine rebounds and four assists. The game remained close throughout, as the score was even after the third quarter. Strong play from San Antonio's stars helped the team pull out the win in the game's final minutes. For Dallas, long - time star Dirk Nowitzki remains sidelined with an Achilles injury. A leg injury has also kept veteran guard Deron Williams on the bench. With multiple key veterans out on Monday, some of Dallas's rising stars stepped up to keep the game competitive. Guard Seth Curry earned the start and scored 23 points, a team high. Recent acquisition Harrison Barnes continued his strong tenure with the Mavs, scoring 20 points and recording nine rebounds. The Spurs will visit Charlotte on Wednesday, while the Mavericks will host the Los Angeles Clippers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 96 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 91 Total points ."] |
The Indiana Pacers (21 - 15) picked up an interconference road win Friday night at Smoothie King Center as they downed the New Orleans Pelicans (11 - 24), 91 - 86. The Pacers endured a rare down night from star forward Paul George, who mustered just 13 points on a brutal 3 - 13 shooting performance, including 1 - 7 from three. Center Ian Mahinmi stepped up to the fill the void, as he scored 17 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and blocked four shots in just 24 minutes of action. It was a Mahinmi hook shot plus the foul that gave the Pacers an 84 - 82 lead with 4:46 remaining, and they would n't relinquish it. Indiana needed a mammoth defensive effort to overcome their poor offensive performance, as they shot just 5 - 21 from the three - point line and turned the ball over a staggering 24 times. They managed to stay in the game by grabbing 40 rebounds on the Pelicans' 48 missed shots (83 defensive rebound rate) and blocking seven shots. C.J. Miles's performance off the bench - - 15 points on 6 - 12 shooting - - helped give the Pacers just enough offense to make the effort on the other end stick. That defensive effort was made easier when Pelicans star Anthony Davis was forced to leave the game after just three minutes when he suffered a lower back contusion after diving into the stands during an attempt at a rebound. Tyreke Evans stepped up to fill the void, as he scored 27 points on an efficient 10 - 19 shooting night. Ryan Anderson filled Davis's big man shoes admirably, as he scored 21 points and grabbed six rebounds, but New Orleans shot just 37 percent as a team and did n't have enough firepower without its superstar. The Pacers have now won two straight and will look to make it three Sunday at Houston. New Orleans now owns a two game losing streak and will look to turn it around Sunday in Los Angeles. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 37 Percentage of 3 points ,has 24 Percentage of field goals ,has 86 Losses ,has 11 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 24 Percentage of 3 points ,has 15 Percentage of field goals ,has 91 Losses ,has 24 Total points ,has 21 Turnovers ."] |
The Hawks countered a 33 - point, eight - rebound, six - assist, three - block, two - steal effort from Giannis Antetkokounmpo with five double - digit scorers, four of which came from the starting five. Atlanta posted respective 53 and 50 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, with their pinpoint accuracy helping overcome a whopping 19 turnovers. Kent Bazemore's 24 points led the Hawks. The recently - acquired Mike Dunleavy registered 20 points off the bench, while Paul Millsap generated a full stat line of 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists and a pair of blocks. Dwight Howard supplied a 16 - point, 14 - rebound double - double and Thabo Sefolosha turned in 10 points. Greg Monroe led the Bucks bench with 13 points, and Malcolm Brogdon followed with 12. Jabari Parker went for eight points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Michael Beasley supplied 11 points as a reserve. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 24 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 19 Turnovers ."] |
James Harden told coach Mike D'Antoni that he was "trippin '" after the coach said he expected Harden to double his assist numbers with his transition to point guard. After a 17 - assist debut and another eight Friday night against the Mavericks, the feat seems much more achievable than even he imagined. For the Rockets, D'Antoni's run - and - gun offensive approach has quickly translated to the box score. The Rockets combined for 15 three - pointers and dished 21 assists, with 14 assists coming from their backcourt duo. For Dallas, meanwhile, the absence of Dirk Nowitzki opened up even more opportunity for the newly - acquired Harrison Barnes to lead the offense. Barnes stepped up to the challenge, scoring a game - high 31 points. Barnes was impressively efficient, going 13 - for - 23 including 2 - for - 4 from beyond the arc. The increased output is likely a product of Barnes's increased role on the Mavericks versus the deeper Warriors squad he previously played with. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 21 Number of team assists ."] |
The Sacramento Kings (3 - 1) defeated the Denver Nuggets (1 - 2) 110 - 105 on Monday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Kings were able to overcome committing 18 turnovers and continued their positive momentum, winning their third straight game. They out - rebounded the Nuggets 50 to 42 and shot 14 more free throws, which allowed them to sneak out the victory. DeMarcus Cousins added 19 more points to his season total Monday. He's now averaging 24 points and 12 rebounds on the season. Getting to the free - throw line 13 times, Darren Collison converted on 11 of them and posted 21 points with six assists. He's now scored in double - digits in all four games this season. Rudy Gay only converted on 4 - of - 13 shots from the field but made 6 - for - 7 from the line and finished with 14 points. Ramon Sessions came off the bench to shoot 1 - for - 6 from the field but still scored 13 points after going to the free - throw line 10 times and converting on all 10 attempts. Carl Landry reached double - digit scoring for the first time this season, playing 23 minutes off the bench and scoring 14 points. The Nuggets made a minor change to the starting lineup coming into this game. Wilson Chandler replaced Danilo Gallinari as the starter at small forward. In his first start of the season, Chandler finished with 14 points (5 - 15 FG, 1 - 8 3Pt) and four rebounds. Gallinari struggled off the bench, going scoreless on 0 - for - 6 shooting from the field. Ty Lawson had some ankle soreness the past few days but was able to give it a go and notched 35 minutes. He only contributed nine points but had 12 assists to make up for it. Kenneth Faried had his second double - double of the season as he scored 10 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. He's now averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds on the year. In 12 minutes off the bench, Nate Robinson produced 10 points on 4 - of - 5 shooting from the field and 1 - of - 1 from the three - point line. Both teams will head to Sacramento for a rematch on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 2 Percentage of field goals ,has 105 Losses ,has 42 Total points ,has 1 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 42 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 50 Rebounds ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks were able to handle the Brooklyn Nets (0 - 5) on Wednesday, 101 - 87. It was a close game heading into the final quarter, but Atlanta outscored the Nets 29 - 17 in the fourth to improve to 5 - 1. After losing their opening contest, the Hawks have gone on a five - game winning streak. Their biggest question heading into the season was how they'd replace Demarre Carroll, who fled to Toronto in free agency. They filled his position with Kent Bazemore, who has been successful early on in the season. He finished the night with eight points, three boards, three assists, three steals, and two threes in 27 minutes. Al Horford continued his hot start to the season by stuffing the stat sheet with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one triple in 30 minutes of action. He was also an impressive 8 - for - 10 from the field. Dennis Schroder and Jeff Teague each chipped in with 20 and 16 points, respectively. Atlanta will look to continue their win streak Friday in New Orleans. Brooklyn's lone bright spot Wednesday evening was Brook Lopez. The big man put up 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and one block in 36 minutes. The Nets will aim to capture their first win Friday against the Lakers, who are also searching for their first victory. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 1 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 29 Points in 4th quarter ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 5 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 17 Points in 4th quarter ,has 0 Wins ."] |
The Nets outscored their visitors, 74 - 48 in the second half. Eight players posted double - digit scoring, and Brooklyn limited the Suns to a 37 percent success rate from the field and 29 percent figure from three - point range while causing 19 turnovers. The Nets bench scored a collective 81 points. Brook Lopez's 19 points led the Nets. K.J. McDaniels followed with a bench - leading 16 points and Trevor Booker managed 14. Jeremy Lin tallied 13 points, while Archie Goodwin and Quincy Acy contributed matching 12 - point efforts. Isaiah Whitehead compiled 11 points. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson mustered a modest five points but hauled in 16 boards. Devin Booker's 28 points led the Suns. Marquese Chriss posted a 23 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. Alex Len followed with an 11 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. Tyler Ulis tallied 10 points and 12 assists. Leandro Barbosa's 11 points led the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 37 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Turnovers ."] |
Detroit looked poised for a blowout win, but Dallas fought back to make it a respectable scoreline. In fact, the Pistons led by 27 at the half, but the Mavericks actually got it down to a seven - point deficit, as the final buzzer sounded. Rebounding was key for Detroit, as they won that battle, 57 - 38. Dirk Nowitzki carried the Mavericks, as he led the team with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Harrison Barnes was second on the team, finishing with 16 points and five rebounds. Deron Williams totaled 12 points and six assists. Reggie Jackson led Detroit in scoring, as he provided 22 points, four assists and two steals. Jon Leuer was n't far behind, amassing 20 points and eight rebounds. Tobias Harris and Ish Smith both scored in double figures off the bench, combining for 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 27 Percentage of 3 points ,has 27 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 27 Percentage of 3 points ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 112 - 105, at Spectrum Center on Saturday. The Nets (9 - 34) had to have come in to Saturday's contest with plenty of confidence, having compiled a season - high 143 points against the Pelicans on Friday night. However, the Nets' effort to record a second straight road win was undermined by a highly efficient offensive performance on the part of the Hornets (23 - 21). Seven Charlotte players hit double digits in the scoring column, and the Hornets reserves contributed a solid 43 points. Brooklyn did come back strong after falling behind by a 28 - 14 margin after one quarter, but ultimately saw the Hornets pull away in the fourth period. The home team also tallied 48 percent shooting overall, including 48 percent from three - point range. Brooklyn was led by Brook Lopez's 24 points, which he supplemented with five rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Bojan Bogdanovic totaled 16 points, three rebounds and three assists. Sean Kilpatrick supplied 13 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals, whileTrevor Booker provided eight points, nine rebounds and a pair of steals. Quincy Acy continued the strong start to his Nets tenure by leading the second unit with 14 points, four rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block. Randy Foye was also a solid contributor off the bench, generating 11 points, five assists and two rebounds. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist co - led the Hornets with a 17 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included an assist and two blocks. Ramon Sessions matched Kidd-Gilchrist's scoring total and supplemented it with two rebounds and two assists. Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum chimed in with matching 16 - point efforts, with the former adding six assists and four rebounds, and the latter hauling in nine boards, six assists and four steals. Cody Zeller had a near double - double with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a block. Marco Belinelli registered 14 points, five assists and a rebound over 22 minutes, and Frank Kaminsky III was also productive in a reserve role, compiling 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. The Nets head back home to face off with the San Antonio Spurs on Monday evening, while the Hornets remain home to tangle with the Washington Wizards on Monday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 21 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 28 Points in 1st quarter ,has 23 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 34 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 14 Points in 1st quarter ,has 24 Points in 4th quarter ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 108 - 93, at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday. The Pelicans (10 - 20) checked in to Tuesday with only three road victories, but with a 5 - 13 home record, the Sixers (7 - 21) did n't exactly shape up as very imposing. Accordingly, New Orleans used a standout effort from Anthony Davis (31 points, 16 boards, two assists, two blocks) and a 53 - point contribution from their bench to secure a 15 - point win. The Sixers jumped on the Pelicans early and won the first quarter by a 23 - 15 margin, but New Orleans' 42 - point second period gave them the momentum they used the rest of the way. The Pelicans' three - point shooting was particularly impressive, as they tallied a 59 percent success rate from behind the arc. Terrence Jones was New Orleans' second - leading scorer and accomplished it from the bench, posting 17 points, 10 rebounds and three assists over 30 minutes. E'Twaun Moore was next in a reserve role as well, supplying 15 points and two assists. Jrue Holiday's offensive downturn continued, but he did fill out the stat sheet with 12 points, nine assists and four rebounds, although he shot just 4 - of - 14 from the field. Buddy Hield drew the start and poured in 10 points, while also recording a rebound and an assist. Although Joel Embiid and Jahil Okafor started together once again, it was reserve big man Ersan Ilyasova who led the Sixers in scoring, totaling 14 points, four rebounds and a block. Gerald Henderson managed 13 points, three rebounds, an assist and a block. A trio of 11 - point efforts from Okafor, Embiid and Robert Covington followed, with the big men also contributing seven, six and eight rebounds, respectively. T.J. McConnell was also productive in a reserve role, supplying 10 points. The Pelicans visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, while the Sixers hit the road to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday evening. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 93 Percentage of 3 points ,has 23 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 59 Percentage of 3 points ,has 20 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 15 Points in 1st quarter ,has 42 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 10 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (9 - 7) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (10 - 9) 111 - 108 on Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cavaliers were able to pull out the three - point victory at home, after going into the fourth quarter all tied up with the Bucks. Despite turning the ball over 19 times, Cleveland was able to shoot 53 percent from the field compared to Milwaukee, who shot 49 percent, giving them just enough of an advantage to come away with the victory. The Cavs big three came out in full force on Tuesday, combining to score 81 of the teams 111 points. Kyrie Irving shot 10 - for - 15 from the field and 8 - for - 10 from the free throw line to score 28 points, while also handing out six assists. He was very efficient in this one, as the Bucks just could n't find an answer. Kevin Love finished with 27 points (10 - 16 FG, 4 - 8 3Pt, 3 - 5 FT) and 10 rebounds, just one game after recording 28 points and 10 rebounds against the Pacers. Love has notched two double - doubles in as many games and has eight on the season. LeBron James did n't have his best shooting performance from the field, but he was still able to get to the free throw line 21 times, while converting on 14 of those attempts. He scored 26 points and had 10 assists in 41 minutes. The Bucks were kept close by the duo off Brandon Knight and Jabari Parker. Knight shot 10 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 9 from the three - point line, giving him 27 points and eight assists on the night. After struggling in the Bucks' last few matchups, it was a nice bounce back game for Knight. Parker was also very efficient from the floor, and went 11 - for - 15 from the field to finish with 22 points and eight rebounds. He's now scored a combined 42 points in his last two games and is averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds on the year. Giannis Antetokounmpo and O.J. Mayo were the only other Bucks to reach double figures in points, as they both contributed 14 of their own. The Cavaliers' next game will be on the road against the New York Knicks on Thursday, while the Bucks will be at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 7 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 19 Turnovers ,has 9 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 10 Turnovers ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (1 - 18) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (2 - 15) 103 - 91 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Despite trailing by eight points at halftime, Philadelphia took advantage of a stagnant Lakers offense to pull away for a comfortable win, outscoring Los Angeles 53 - 33 in the second half. This was the first victory of the season for the 76ers after they had tied the 2009 - 10 New Jersey Nets for the worst start in NBA history, while the Lakers have now dropped seven straight contests themselves. The 76ers saw six scorers reach double digits, with Robert Covington’s 23 points leading the way. Nerlens Noel had 14 points and nine rebounds in just 26 minutes off the bench, and Jerami Grant was an efficient 6 - for - 7 from the field while tallying 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four blocks. Rookie Jahlil Okafor’s 12 points were well below his season average of 18, but he’ll be happy to trade away personal accolades for his first taste of victory in the NBA. For the Lakers, not much went right besides Julius Randle recording a second straight double - double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Kobe Bryant led the team in scoring with 20 points, but hit just seven of the 26 shots he attempted, and finished a game - worst - 21 in plus/minus. Jordan Clarkson’s 19 points gave him at least that many for the fourth time in five games, but he managed just two assists as his team was out - assisted 28 - 15 in the game. Both teams will be right back in action Wednesday, as the Lakers travel to Washington while the 76ers face the Knicks in New York. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 18 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 23 Points in 4th quarter ,has 1 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 15 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 2 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (4 - 11) defeated the Phoenix Suns (7 - 8) 120 - 114 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. The Suns came out strong, out - scoring the Pelicans 39 - 25 in the first quarter. The Pelicans were able to fight back, though, and secure the six - point victory, giving them their third straight win. After starting the sesason 1 - 12, the Pelicans look as if they've found some momentum and are finally back on the right track. The Pelicans shot an impressive 52 percent from the field and 45 percent from the three - point line, while the Suns went 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from beyond the arc. Anthony Davis has been the biggest factor in turning around the Pelicans' awful start to the season. He scored 26 points (11 - 14 FG, 4 - 6) Wednesday, while also adding 17 rebounds and two blocked shots. In his first three games since returning from a shoulder injury, Davis has dominated his way to averages of 26 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocks over that stretch. Davis was n't alone in having a big day, as Eric Gordon posted a strong showing as well. In 35 minutes, Gordon went 6 - of - 11 from the field and 4 - of - 9 from the three - point line to score 23 points. The seventh - year guard out of Indiana is now averaging 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists on the season. The Pelicans also had a huge bench performance Wednesday as both Ryan Anderson and Ish Smith combined for 40 points. Anderson finished with 20 points (7 - 13 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 7 FT) and six rebounds, while Smith added 20 points (9 - 16 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt) and 11 assists. Anderson has scored 20 or more points in five straight games now, as he continues to provide an important spark off the bench. Brandon Knight did everything he could to keep the Suns in this game. Knight went 10 - for - 21 from the field and 4 - for - 9 from beyond the arc to score a game - high of 29 points, while also adding 10 assists and four steals over 42 minutes. The four steals matched a season - high for the guard, while the 10 assists gave him his second double - double of the season. Eric Bledsoe has been dealing with some soreness in his knee and had to sit out of Monday's game against the Spurs. He returned to the court Wednesday, though, and successfully made his way to 18 points (5 - 16 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT), seven assists and two blocked shots. He's now averaging 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists on the season. Jon Leuer had one of the better games of his career in the loss off the bench. He chipped in with 20 points (9 - 15 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt) and 12 rebounds, both of which were season - highs for the forward out of Wisconsin. The Suns' next game will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, while the Pelicans will travel to Los Angeles to play the Clippers on Friday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 8 Percentage of field goals ,has 114 Losses ,has 39 Total points ,has 7 Points in 1st quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 46 Percentage of 3 points ,has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 11 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 25 Points in 1st quarter ,has 4 Wins ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (4 - 1) defeated the New York Knicks (2 - 3) by a score of 96 - 86 on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. After taking a 32 - 18 lead after the first quarter, the Knicks were unable to deal with the Cavaliers' defense and caved in during the second half. LeBron James did an excellent job containing Carmelo Anthony, who finished with just 17 points on 6 - of - 18 shooting from the field. James registered 23 points (9 - 23 FG, 1 - 5 3Pt, 4 - 7 FT), while adding five rebounds, four steals, and three assists in 35 minutes. The two superstars are now tied in their careers against each other with 12 wins apiece. The Knicks rolled with a 12 - man rotation Wednesday, and it did n't help them find much offense in a dismal second half. Rookie Kristaps Porzingis was New York's second - leading scorer with 13 points, which just was n't enough secondary scoring to keep up with the Cavaliers. Langston Galloway had 12 points in 29 minutes off the bench, but the Knicks' backcourt contingent left a lot to be desired. The Cavs were a tough frontcourt matchup for Robin Lopez and company, so expect them to bounce back Friday against the Bucks. With J.R. Smith (knee) sidelined for the second consecutive game, the Cavaliers did n't miss a beat, getting another big performance from Mo Williams. The veteran guard poured in 22 points (8 - 19 FG, 2 - 8 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), six rebounds, and four assists in 36 minutes. Williams has really stepped up for the Cavs with Kyrie Irving out. Cleveland really showed why they are a championship contender by suffocating the Knicks on defense, but they had a very off night shooting the ball, finishing 33 - for - 83 from the field (40 percent). The Cavaliers host the Sixers on Friday after defeating them 107 - 100 earlier in the week. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 1 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 18 Points in 1st quarter ,has 4 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 3 Percentage of field goals ,has 86 Losses ,has 32 Total points ,has 12 Points in 1st quarter ,has 2 Turnovers ."] |
The Portland Trail Blazers (47 - 25) outscored the Denver Nuggets (28 - 46), 120 - 114. As planned, Danilo Gallinari was given the second night of a back - to - back off. J.J. Hickson started in his place. The Trail Blazers won their third straight and eighth consecutive match against the Nuggets. They hold a six and a half game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Northwest Division with 10 games left. They’re currently locked into the four seed because they lead their division, even though they have a worse record than the five seed Los Angeles Clippers. Their magic number to clinch a playoff berth is one game. LaMarcus Aldridge scored a game - high 32 points on 30 shots in 35 minutes. Arron Afflalo scored his most points since joining the Blazers, adding 21 points in 29 minutes. Damian Lillard had a lackluster performance, shooting 4 - of - 11 and dishing out 10 assists. After averaging 8 points and 6 rebounds over the previous three contests, Kenneth Faried salvaged his week with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jameer Nelson scored a team - high 22 points and is averaging 17 points per game over the last nine games. The Nuggets had seven players reach double - figure scoring. The Blazers battle the Phoenix Suns on Monday for their fifth game in seven nights. The Nuggets don’t play again until April, taking on the Utah Jazz, a team they recently defeated. | ["TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 25 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 47 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 46 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 28 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 100 - 96 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals to take a 2 - 1 lead on Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The statistics indicate an easy Spurs win, but this was a tight game throughout. San Antonio held the lead for well over 40 minutes of this game, but only led by double - digits for less than five minutes. They held the Thunder to just 41 percent shooting and won the turnover battle 14 to eight. San Antonio also hit over 50 percent of their three - point attempts, with Oklahoma City making the same amount of threes on 11 more attempts. The Spurs never played dominantly in this game, but they thoroughly out - executed the Thunder to a crucial road win. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 31 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds in the win. LaMarcus Aldridge provided 24 points and eight rebounds of his own. Tony Parker tallied 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the victory. No other player scored in double figures for the Spurs, as the other seven players combined for 26 points. Oklahoma City pulled off a shocking road win in Game 2, but lost that momentum with this home defeat. Russell Westbrook finished the game with 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, but shot just 10 - for - 31 from the field. Kevin Durant scored 26 of his own on 10 - for - 18 shooting. Serge Ibaka was the only other Thunder player in double figures, as he scored 15 points. Game 4 will be on Sunday, as the Thunder look to defend their home building. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 14 Number of team assists ,has 2 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 14 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 1 Number of team assists ,has 100 Losses ,has 8 Total points ,has 2 Turnovers ."] |
The Boston Celtics defeated the host Brooklyn Nets, 98 - 95, at Barclays Center on Friday evening. The Celtics led 45 - 37 after a low - scoring first half but the Nets came out strong in the second half and were able to gain the lead for a few minutes in the fourth. The Celtics quickly took the advantage once more, leading by eight with 2:9 left in the game. However, the Celtics would not get away easy, as the Nets brought it back to a one - possession game, with a chance to inbound the ball with nine seconds remaining. They got two three - point attempts within that final nine seconds that could have tied it up, yet thankfully for Boston, neither of them fell, allowing the Celtics to escape with the win. Five players scored in double digits for the Celtics (44 - 25), led by Jae Crowder, who double - doubled with 24 points and 12 rebounds, in 35 minutes. Avery Bradley followed up with 16 points and five rebounds, while Al Horford chipped in 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal. The Celtics were without their all star, Isaiah Thomas (knee), but Marcus Smart stepped in to run the point, contributing 12 points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals. The Celtics look ahead to their next contest on Sunday in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Brook Lopez led the way for the Nets (13 - 55) with 23 points on 8 - of - 18 shooting, to go along with five rebounds, four assists and two blocks, in 31 minutes. Five other players scored in double digits for Brooklyn, including Randy Foye, who added 14 points and Andrew Nicholson, who chipped in 11 off the bench. The Nets go on to host the Mavericks on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 55 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 13 Points in 2nd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 25 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 24 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 44 Wins ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (37 - 19) throttled the Sacramento Kings (19 - 35) 126 - 99 on Saturday at the Staples Center. The Clippers nearly reached 100 points by the end of the third quarter as they took a commanding 97 - 65 lead into the fourth. Los Angeles shot just under 48 percent from the floor while the Sacramento was held to just 34 percent (30 - 88 FGM-A). Austin Rivers led all scorers with 28 points, which is a new career - high for the young guard. The Clippers have now won four in a row in Blake Griffin's absence. George Karl's second game as the Kings' head coach did n't go as smoothly as his debut as his team was outscored 42 - 18 in the second quarter after leading 29 - 24 at the end of the first. Ray McCallum made another start at point guard with Darren Collison sidelined with a hip injury and Ramon Sessions' departure. He finished with x and y. DeMarcus Cousins had 21 points, but was only 6 - for - 19 from the floor and managed just four rebounds over 25 minutes on the floor. The Kings will look to rebound from this defeat Wednesday against the Grizzlies. Los Angeles exploded for 73 points in the second and third quarters to win its second game against Sacramento this season. The Clippers connected on 14 of their 35 attempts from beyond the arc. In addition to Rivers' big night, the Clippers got big performances from Jamal Crawford and J.J Redick, who scored 23 and 24 points respectively. The Clippers will go for their fifth - straight win Monday against the Grizzlies. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 126 Total points ,has 24 Points in 1st quarter ,has 42 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 37 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 34 Percentage of field goals ,has 35 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 29 Points in 1st quarter ,has 18 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 19 Wins ."] |
The Miami Heat defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors, 103 - 91, on Friday at American Airlines Arena to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. After a tight first quarter, the Heat outscored the Raptors by eight in the second quarter and went on to hold the lead for the rest of the game. Miami's offense was rolling; responding every time the Raptors began to close the gap. DeMarre Carroll and Luol Deng were back in their respective line - ups after they both had to leave Game 5 with wrist injuries. However, the point guards stole the spotlight in this game, as Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic each led their teams in scoring. Dragic poured in 30 points (12 - 21 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) along with seven rebounds and four assists, in 38 minutes, to lead the Heat to a season - saving win. Dwyane Wade struggled shooting but still finished with 22 points (8 - 21 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots, in 37 minutes. Josh McRoberts was solid off the bench, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds, in 18 minutes. The Heat took very good care of the ball, only giving up seven turnovers and shot 48 percent from the field in order to force Game 7. Kyle Lowry was a bulldog for Toronto, finishing with a hard - earned 36 points (12 - 27 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 9 - 10 FT), four rebounds and three assists, in 37 minutes. DeMar DeRozan followed up with 23 points (8 - 21 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT), four rebounds and two assists, in 42 minutes. No other player scored in double figures for the Raptors, who struggled on both ends of the floor. The series now heads back to Toronto for Game 7 on Sunday. The winner will go on to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 103 Total points ,has 7 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 91 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Total points ."] |
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 122 - 109, at FedEx Forum on Monday. This looked like an easy win for Memphis on paper, but Brooklyn had other ideas with this shocking win. The Nets really took it to the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter, winning it, 34 - 18. Shooting was key, with Brooklyn hitting 53 percent from the field and 47 percent from three - point range. Memphis only shot 44 percent from the field and 40 percent from three. The 12 steals and five blocks from Brooklyn was huge as well, as Memphis could only muster up seven steals and two blocks. The Nets (11 - 51) have easily turned into the worst team in the league and this win over a gritty Grizzlies bunch is a shocking one to say the least. Sean Kilpatrick led Brooklyn, as he provided 23 points, five rebounds and three assists off the bench. Jeremy Lin led the starters with 18 points and four rebounds. Caris LeVert and Randy Foye scored 14 points apiece in starting roles, while Brook Lopez totaled just eight points and four rebounds. On deck for the Nets is a road matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The Grizzlies (36 - 28) are now below .500 across their last 11 games, with this loss being the worst of the season. Mike Conley did all he could for Memphis, as he accumulated 32 points, three rebounds and six assists. Marc Gasol finished second on the team, collecting 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Zach Randolph was the only bench player in double figures, accruing 10 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Memphis will look to play better in their next game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 40 Percentage of 3 points ,has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 28 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 18 Points in 4th quarter ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 47 Percentage of 3 points ,has 53 Percentage of field goals ,has 51 Losses ,has 122 Total points ,has 34 Points in 4th quarter ,has 11 Wins ."] |
Bradley Beal and Isaiah Thomas put on a pair of spectacular dueling performances, with the former posting 35 points and the latter providing 38, 20 of which came in the crucial fourth quarter. While the Celtics' 14 turnovers were double that of the Wizards' tally, Boston notably outperformed the visitors from the field, 51 percent to 43 percent. Jae Crowder supplied 20 points, while Al Horford compiled 16 points. Marcus Smart drew another start in place of Avery Bradley (Achilles), managing nine points. Terry Rozier led the second unit with 11 points. Otto Porter, Jr. compiled 20 points, Markieff Morris registered 14, and Marcin Gortat produced a near double - double with 10 points and nine boards. John Wall was only 4 - of - 21 from the field, mustering just nine points. Jason Smith paced the bench with a 13 - point tally. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 43 Percentage of field goals ."] |
Harrison Barnes' and Deron Williams' combined 47 points helped overcome a pair of standout efforts from John Wall and Bradley Beal. Barnes scored nine of his team - high 26 points in the fourth period, including a 24 - foot three - pointer with 24 seconds remaining to seal the home win. Williams compiled 21 points, Wesley Matthews chipped in with 12 points and Dirk Nowitzki contributed a near - double - double with 11 points and nine boards. Devin Harris posted 17 points to lead the bench, and Dallas generated 47 and 53 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively. Wall's 27 points led the Wizards, and Bradley Beal followed with 25 points. Markieff Morris and Otto Porter, Jr. produced matching 13 - point efforts, while Marcin Gortat continued to excel down low with 12 points, 16 boards, four assists and a block. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 53 Percentage of 3 points ,has 47 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers (47 - 18) dealt a crushing blow to the Los Angeles Clippers (42 - 23) on Sunday, winning 114 - 90. The Cavaliers focused on their range in Sunday's win, hitting 18 three - pointers for 49 percent from long - range. The mark matches Cleveland's season high in made three - pointers, and sharpshooters J.R. Smith and Channing Frye contributed five makes each. Star LeBron James was the game's true MVP, however, as he led the contest with 27 points while also pulling down six rebounds and dishing five assists. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving also chipped in 17 points. The Cavs have now won six of their last seven, and will hope to continue their hot play as the race for first place in the Eastern Conference remains tight. For the Clippers, shooting was an issue, as the team hit just 40 percent from the field. Superstar Chris Paul led the team's offensive effort, scoring 17 points while simultaneously dishing out 10 assists. Paul continued to take on the brunt of the offensive load for the Clippers, as his partner in crime Blake Griffin remains out with a broken hand. Guard J.J. Reddick also contributed 19 points on efficient 7 - for - 11 shooting. The Cavs will visit Utah on Monday, while the Clips will visit San Antonio on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 23 Percentage of 3 points ,has 90 Percentage of field goals ,has 42 Losses ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 49 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 18 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 47 Wins ."] |
The Warriors saw most of their offensive production come from their starters, led by the duo of Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. Durant added one of his four emphatic blocks on DeMarcus Cousins, to go with his 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Curry led all scorers with 30 points, which included five three - pointers, four rebounds and six assists. Rudy Gay led the Kings in scoring with 23 points, while Cousins went on to finish with 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks across 29 minutes. Ty Lawson added another strong performance off the bench, where he scored 15 points in 22 minutes of action. The Warriors outshot the Kings from the field, evidenced by the 51 percent shooting as a unit, compared to that of Sacramento's 49 percent shooting effort. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 49 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 51 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Orlando Magic (9 - 14) defeated the Sacramento Kings (10 - 10) 105 - 96 on Saturday. Orlando has won back - to - back games, also taking a win over the Utah Jazz 98 - 93 on Friday. Nikola Vucevic (back) missed a fourth straight game. Tobias Harris has taken on more of the scoring load in Vucevic's absence. He put up a game - high 27 points Saturday, after having put up a game - high 22 points Friday. The Magic's next game is Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, and Vucevic could be back for that game. Sacramento has lost five of their last six games, playing five of those without their franchise center DeMarcus Cousins. Darrren Collison finished with a team - high 22 points. Ryan Hollins has been filling in at center, but the Kings have mostly used a committee approach to replace Cousins, which has n't gotten the job done. Cousins has been sidelined with a viral infection and is targeting a return Monday against the Utah Jazz. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 10 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 14 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (32 - 6) blew out the Houston Rockets (28 - 13) by a score of 131 - 106 on Saturday. The Warriors led by just five points at halftime but opened a commanding 22 - point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Golden State shot 54% from the field as the Warriors cruised to another easy victory. Golden State bounced back from a tough loss Friday in Oklahoma City to beat a Rockets team that beat that same team 112 - 101 the previous night. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson scored 27 points apiece. Andrew Bogut returned to the starting lineup but managed just two points in 20 minutes on the floor. The Warriors will return home on Monday to host the Nuggets. Houston has now dropped all three of its games against Golden State this season. James Harden was held in check on Saturday as he managed just 12 points on 4 - for - 15 shooting. The Rockets will look to bounce back from this loss on Monday when they take on the Pacers. These two teams will meet again on Wednesday to finish the season series. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 13 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 6 Losses ,has 131 Total points ,has 32 Wins ."] |
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 137 - 101 Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. It did n't take long for the Suns to grab ahold of this game, as they managed to open the game on a 27 - 8 run and never looked back. After winning the opening quarter by 17 points, Phoenix continued to pile it on and effectively ended the game by halftime. The Suns' backcourt was efficient and dominant offensively in the victory, with Eric Bledsoe leading the way with a triple - double of 25 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. Devin Booker added 23 points of his own on 9 - of - 14 shooting from the field and 4 - of - 7 shooting from behind the arc. In the end, all 13 Phoenix players managed to score against a struggling Lakers (19 - 39) defense. Those Lakers have now dropped two games in a row and three of their last four following Wednesday's embarrassing defeat that ended with the team shooting just 38 percent from the field. Lou Williams was one of the lone bright spots for Los Angeles, as he increased his trade value yet again with 21 points off the bench on 7 - of - 13 shooting from the field. D'Angelo Russell added 21 points of his own, but he shot a subpar 7 - of - 20 from the field Wednesday. With the loss, the Lakers sit just a half - game behind the Suns for the worst record in the West but remain nine games behind the Nets for the worst record in the NBA. The teams will now both head into the All-Star break, with both resuming play on Friday, Feb. 24. | ["TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 137 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 39 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 19 Wins ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 107 - 90, at FedEx Forum on Saturday. It's rare to see Memphis dominated at home so badly, but that's just how things have been going for the Grizzlies over recent weeks. This one was over early, as Atlanta took an 18 - point lead after the first quarter and led by double - digits for the entirety of the second half. It ended up being a wire - to - wire win for the Hawks as well. Defense was key for Atlanta, as they held Memphis to 38 percent from the field and 17 percent shooting from three - point range. The Hawks also took care of the defensive rebounding, winning that battle, 40 - 28. The Hawks (37 - 29) have now won three - straight, as this marks one of their best victories of the season. Paul Millsap collected 16 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Dennis Schroeder was just as good, accumulating 16 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Taurean Prince was a huge spark off the bench, providing 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals on 5 - of - 6 shooting. Atlanta will be in action again on Monday in a road matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs. The Grizzlies (36 - 30) are really struggling right now, as this marks their fifth - straight loss. Mike Conley accrued 16 points, five assists and five steals as one of the only effective players for Memphis. JaMychal Green started and led the team by totaling 20 points and 11 rebounds. Marc Gasol could only muster up eight points, six rebounds and two assists. The Grizzlies will look to get out of this slide on Monday in a home matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 17 Percentage of 3 points ,has 38 Percentage of field goals ,has 30 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 29 Percentage of 3 points ,has 107 Percentage of field goals ,has 37 Losses ."] |
In this high scoring game the Golden State Warriors (30) came out on top against the New Orleans Pelicans (0 - 3) with a 134 - 120 victory. A fast paced high scoring game is exactly the style of ball that Golden State has thrived on and it was just that which led them to a smooth win over the Pelicans. The game was punctuated by a 28 point third quarter from the scoring machine Steph Curry. The Warriors were up to business as usual running and gunning their fast paced offence leading to some great opportunities at the rim and of course tons of good looks from beyond the arc. Curry shot a stellar 17 - 27 from the field, 8 - 14 from distance and a perfect 11 - 11 from the free throw line, totalling 53 points, all while dishing nine assists and he did it all in only 36 minutes. Curry reminds us just about every game that he is the real MVP. Klay Thompson had a calm 19 points on 50 percent shooting, while Draymond Green filled the stat sheet as usual with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. As a team Golden State shot an impressive 54 percent from the field and 56 percent from long range. As for the Pelicans, who have not fared well so far this season, taking their third loss in a row, resulting in a 0 - 3 record, frustration seems to be mounting. Anthony Davis picked up a technical foul towards the end of the game as he thought he should have been heading to the line for a perceived foul against him. Despite not getting all the whistles he would have liked Davis had as good a game as you could ask of the young man, scoring 26 points on 8 - 17 shooting and hauling in a monstrous 15 rebounds. Davis had help from Jrue Holiday who has been easing back into form after recovering from injury throughout the off season. Holiday contributed 22 points on 8 - 19 shooting and dished six assists. Tony Douglas proved himself a good addition in his first game for New Orleans scoring 17 points, 3 rebounds and four assists. The Pelicans picked up Douglas after waiving Nate Robinson, in an effort to field a more two - way player. Next up for Golden State is a date with Memphis at home on Monday, while the Pelicans wait until Tuesday, when they will try to scrap out a win against the feisty Orlando Magic. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 3 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 0 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 134 Losses ."] |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (4 - 3) defeated the Boston Celtics (3 - 5) 122 - 121 on Friday. Cleveland has won three straight games after starting the season 1 - 3. Their offense is starting to fire on all cylinders with the Cavaliers scoring 110 points or more in each of their last three games. Dion Waiters sat out Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a back contusion, but he was able to return to action Friday. Last Saturday, Boston pulled off a win over the Chicago Bulls without Rajon Rondo in the lineup, but they've dropped two straight games since his return. Too much should n't be read into the correlation, but it's worth mentioning, because if the team does n't like the direction they're heading with Rondo this season, he could end up on the trade block with his contract set to expire. The Celtics were up 17 points going into the fourth quarter, but a 38 - point fourth for the Cavaliers helped them to complete the comeback behind a game - high 41 points from LeBron James. The Cavaliers will finish off a back - to - back set at home Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Boston has the next two days off before hosting the Phoenix Suns on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 5 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 3 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 3 Losses ,has 122 Total points ,has 38 Points in 4th quarter ,has 4 Wins ."] |
These are two teams that have struggled all season, but it's not for a lack of effort. In this matchup, there were 15 ties and 15 lead changes in total, with no team leading by more than nine points. Despite Orlando barely cracking 40 percent, they took 14 more shots than Brooklyn. The reason for that was the offensive rebounding (13 - 6) and turnovers (17 - 7), as they dominated both of those statistics. Jeremy Lin played just 19 minutes off the bench as he continues to recover from injury, but tallied 17 points, three rebounds and three assists in his second game off injury. Brook Lopez led the Nets in scoring, as he dropped 22 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Nikola Vucevic led the Magic in scoring, as he accrued 21 points, 10 rebounds and four assists off the bench. Evan Fournier also scored 21 points, adding four rebounds as well. Serge Ibaka recorded an 18 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while adding five blocks in the victory. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 7 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 17 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Dallas Mavericks (31 - 17) beat the Miami Heat (20 - 26) 93 - 72 on Friday. Charlie Villanueva led the Mavericks in scoring with 20 points in 23 minutes off the bench to go along with a 29 plus/minus. He scored 10 points in the fourth quarter as part of a 33 - 12 final period against the Heat. Richard Jefferson started for Chandler Parsons, who was out with an illness. Jefferson played 21 minutes and finished with seven points. No starter scored more than 12 points for the Mavs who had dropped four straight games coming in to Friday. The game was tied 60 - 60 going into the fourth quarter, but Miami could n't stop Villanueva, and the Mavs pulled away to win by 21 points. Hassan Whiteside continued to impress. He grabbed a career - high 24 rebounds to go along with 16 points. Over his past three games, he's averaged 15 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Heat are 6 - 7 in January and will have to continue without one of their veteran leaders the next couple weeks, as Dwyane Wade is expected to be sidelined with a hamstring injury for at least the next two to three weeks. The Heat will travel to Boston to face the Celtics on Sunday. The Mavericks will make the short trip to Orlando for the second game of their back - to - back tilt in Florida. | ["TeamStat(G,'Heat') has 26 Losses ,has 72 Total points ,has 12 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 17 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 20 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 33 Points in 4th quarter ,has 31 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (42 - 9) narrowly escaped an upset loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves (11 - 42), barely edging them out 94 - 91. Minnesota went on a 120 run in the fourth quarter to pull within two points of the Warriors, but was unable to finish the comeback. Golden State's Steph Curry finished with 25 points and eight assists and Klay Thompson was held to 14 points. The Warriors survived a scare against to enter the All-Star break on having won six of its last seven games. Draymond Green was able to play despite a sprained ankle. Green finished with 13 rebounds and three points in 36 minutes on the floor. The Warriors have a three - game cushion over the Grizzlies for the top seed in the Western Conference. Minnesota lost its second straight game Wednesday, but both of those losses came to the top seeds in the Eastern and Western conference. Ricky Rubio finished with 18 points and nine rebounds and Nikola Pekovic finished with a double - double. The Timberwolves will resume play Feb. 20 against the Suns. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 42 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 11 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 9 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 42 Wins ."] |
The host Golden State Warriors easily defeated the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday, 103 - 90. The Warriors (23 - 4) hold the league's top record through 27 games now for the third straight season. It was a low - scoring night on Thursday for the league's top offense, but the Warriors still had no problem getting the win, outscoring the Knicks by 14 in the first half and holding on in the second. Golden State oddly got to the free - throw line only eight times on the night and made just half of their attempts. It was a dismal night from the line for both teams, as New York went 9 - of - 19 on free - throws as well. Aside from the line, though, Golden State shot well, hitting 46 percent of its attempts. Shooting guard Klay Thompson led the team with 25 points and had four three - pointers. It was a monster rebounding night for the Warriors, as they pulled down 57 boards. Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green all pulled down double - digits in the rebounding column. For the Knicks (14 - 12), forward Carmelo Anthony (shoulder) and guard Derrick Rose (knee) found themselves injured at an inopportune time. The Knicks' offense needed all the help it could get, as no starter scored more than 10 points. The team hit only 40 percent of its shots and had just five three - pointers. Sophomore star Kristaps Porzingis had an off night, scoring only eight points on 4 - of - 13 shooting to go with five rebounds. Bench guard Justin Holiday led the team with 15 points and also had an impressive five steals. The Warriors will host the Trail Blazers on Saturday, while the Knicks will visit Denver to take on the Nuggets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 4 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 27 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 57 Rebounds ,has 23 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 12 Losses ,has 90 Total points ,has 14 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Charlotte Hornets (25 - 33) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (16 - 43) 104 - 103 on Tuesday. The two teams went wire - to - wire, but the Hornets were able to pull away just enough in the final five minutes of the game. Charlotte held a five - point lead with just seven seconds remaining, and the Lakers just ran out of time in attempting a last - second comeback. Mo Williams scored eight of Charlotte's final nine points in the last minute of the game and finished with 20 points and a game - high 13 assists. Al Jefferson was also very effective in the winning effort for the Hornets, putting up 21 points on 9 - of - 19 shooting and 16 rebounds in 37 minutes. Gerald Henderson played a game - high 38 minutes and recorded 21 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting, five assists, and three steals. All five Hornets starters scored in double figures, with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (12) and Cody Zeller (10) rounding out the five. Charlotte shot 49 percent from the field and had 30 assists on 39 made field goals. The Lakers were lead by Jeremy Lin coming off the bench for a game - high 23 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting, eight assists, and six rebounds in 30 minutes of play. Carlos Boozer had his first double - double in eight games, posting 15 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes. Jordan Clarkson (19), Wesley Johnson (10), and Jordan Hill (10) rounded out the Lakers who finished in double figures. Up next, the Hornets will hit the road to take on the Nets on Wednesday in Brooklyn, while the Lakers will travel to Miami on Wednesday to take on the Heat. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 30 Number of team assists ,has 39 Percentage of 3 points ,has 49 Percentage of field goals ,has 33 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 25 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 43 Number of team assists ,has 103 Percentage of 3 points ,has 16 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (28 - 20) defeated the Sacramento Kings (20 - 27) 121 - 117 at FedEx Forum on Saturday. DeMarcus Cousins left the game late in the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg under the basket, but was a key part in sparking a failed comeback effort throughout the final period. The Kings fell behind early in the game and allowed the Grizzlies to pile on a 20 - point lead. Cousins did most of his damage from the free throw line, and finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds before exiting the game. Rudy Gay found a rhythm late in the game, knocking down jumper after jumper to dent the double digit lead and pull the game within two points with 5:0 remaining in the fourth quarter. Gay finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists on 6 - of - 12 shooting. Rajon Rondo fouled out of the game, which dealt a heavy blow to the Kings chances with their two superstars sidelined, but rounded out the box score with 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds. The Kings will host the MIlwaukee Bucks (20 - 29) on Monday. Memphis got off to a hot start behind Tony Allen and Jeff Green, who outpaced the Kings up and down the court throughout the first quarter. The Grizzlies started to break down defensively during the fourth quarter, and DeMarcus Cousins was simply bullying his way to the free throw line, but Courtney Lee was clutch from the charity stripe when Sacramento needed to foul. Jeff Green led all scorers with 29 points, two rebounds and two assists, while Tony Allen earned most of his 12 points early and added five rebounds. Marc Gasol led the front court and finished with six points and five rebounds on 7 - of - 14 shooting on 34 minutes. The Grizzlies will visit the New Orleans Pelicans (18 - 28) on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 20 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 28 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 27 Losses ,has 117 Total points ,has 20 Wins ."] |
On Thursday, the Cavaliers beat the surging Boston Celtics on the backs of strong play from its big three. Kyrie Irving led the team with 32 points and dished out 12 assists, also a team high. Kevin Love trailed not far behind Irving with 30 points, including six three - pointers. Love also pulled in a team - high 15 rebounds, contributing heavily to Cleveland's 46 - 29 advantage on the glass. LeBron James, meanwhile, continued to dominate with 23 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. The Cavs as a team shot over 51 percent and nailed 14 three - pointers. Boston, meanwhile, made 12 threes and shot over 50 percent from the field. All-Star Isaiah Thomas had 31 points and dished out a team - high nine assists. Avery Bradley added 23 points including three three - pointers and also came away with four steals. | ["TeamStat(G,'Cavaliers') has 46 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 29 Rebounds ."] |
The host Dallas Mavericks showed no quit as they held on to defeat the travel - worn Indiana Pacers 111 - 103 at American Airlines Center on Friday evening. The Mavericks used a 34 - 13 run during the middle quarters, during which Wesley Matthews out - scored the entire Pacers team 16 - 13, to take the lead and did not look back, on their way to their fourth home win of the season and third win in their last seven games. Matthews was the high - point man for the Mavericks (5 - 17), finishing with 26 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting, including 5 - of - 10 from long range. Harrison Barnes followed up with 25 points on fantastic 10 - of - 17 shooting, along with eight rebounds and two assists. Deron Williams chipped in 16 points, while Dorian Finney-Smith added 12 points and eight rebounds. Dwight Powell had another solid game, with 14 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. Things could be starting to look up for the Mavs, who had been pummeled by injuries early on but have shown improvement as guys like Williams and Devin Harris have returned. The Mavericks will face the second night of a back - to - back as they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets on Saturday. Meanwhile, despite shooting 14 - of - 25 from long range and 25 - of - 26 from the foul line the Pacers still came up short in their fifth and final game of a grueling West-coast swing. Paul George led Indiana with 22 points in the contest, while Myles Turners and C.J. Miles both chipped in 18. The Pacers fell to 3 - 8 on the road with this loss but will look to get back on track as soon as possible as they return home to face the second night of a back - to - back as they play host to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 17 Losses ,has 111 Total points ,has 26 Points in 4th quarter ,has 5 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 103 Losses ."] |
The Indiana Pacers (27 - 34) defeated the Chicago Bulls (39 - 24) 98 - 84 on Friday. The two teams went into the final period all tied up, but a big fourth quarter for the Pacers where Indiana outscored the Bulls 32 - 18 helped them prevail. Indiana was lead by Soloman Hill, who had a team - high 16 points on 5 - of - 10 shooting, five rebounds, and three steals in 26 minutes. Both David West and Ian Mahinmi recorded double - doubles, with West recording 10 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes, while Mahinmi put up 14 points and a game - high 11 rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench. Rodney Stuckey also continued to make strong contributions off the bench, recording 12 points on 5 - of - 13 shooting, seven rebounds, and five assists in a team - high 32 minutes. C.J. Watson (11) and C.J. Miles (10) round out the Pacers scoring in double figures. The win puts Indiana in a tie with Miami for the eight - seed in the Eastern Conference, with the tiebreaker currently giving the edge to the Pacers. They will travel to Madison Square Garden Saturday to take on the struggling New York Knicks. Paul Gasol recorded his seventh consecutive double - double in the Bulls' losing effort, putting up 18 points on 7 - of - 17 shooting and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. Gasol's partner in the frontcourt Joakim Noah recorded a game - high 11 assists, but only managed four points and seven rebounds. Aaron Brooks, who continues to start for Derrick Rose (knee), struggled mightily, recording just four points on 2 - of - 11 shooting. Tony Snell, who is starting for Jimmy Butler (elbow) also struggled, scoring eight points on 2 - of - 5 shooting. Rookie Doug McDermott took full advantage of his playing time on Friday, scoring 16 points in 16 minutes on 8 - of - 17 shooting. The loss puts Chicago in a tie for the two - seed in the Eastern Conference, but they have just a half - game lead over Toronto in the four - spot. Chicago will next travel to San Antonio Sunday to take on the Spurs. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 34 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 32 Points in 4th quarter ,has 27 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bulls') has 24 Losses ,has 84 Total points ,has 18 Points in 4th quarter ,has 39 Wins ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder (17 - 8) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (11 - 16) by a score of 106 - 90, Wednesday night in Oklahoma. The Thunder had control for most of the game. They were up 31 - 26 after a back and forth first quarter and held the lead for the rest of the way. This was the sixth win in a row for the Thunder The Thunder had six players score in double digits and shot 48 percent from the field as a team. Kevin Durant led the way in scoring, with 24 points. He also had seven rebounds, four assists and one blocked shot, in 29 minutes. Enes Kanter put up a nice double - double in 24 minutes off the bench, with 12 points (3 - 6 FG, 6 - 8 FT), and 13 rebounds. Dion Waiters shot 6 - 10 from the field and finished with 18 points and six rebounds, in 27 minutes. Russell Westbrook struggled shooting, going 5 - 15 from the field, however he still contributed a healthy 13 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks, in only 26 minutes. Portland could not find the rhythm in this game, as they shot only 34 percent from the field as a team. C.J. MacCollum was one of the few players to shoot at least 50 percent in the game for Portland and led the way with in scoring with 24 points (9 - 18 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt), along with four assists and four rebounds, in 35 minutes. Damian Lillard shot 6 - 20 from the field, including 4 - 8 from distance, to finish with 20 points, along with five assists and two rebounds. Mason Plumlee was the only other player to score double digits for the Blazers. Plumlee finished with a nice double - double including 14 points (4 - 14 FG, 6 - 6 FT) and 10 rebounds. Next up the Trail Blazers will head to Orlando to play the second game of a current five - game road trip on Friday. The Thunder will be right back in action with a game in Cleveland Thursday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 48 Percentage of field goals ,has 8 Losses ,has 106 Total points ,has 31 Points in 1st quarter ,has 17 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 16 Percentage of field goals ,has 90 Losses ,has 26 Total points ,has 11 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
No Paul George, no problem. The Pacers seemed to be clicking just fine on offense without their star player on Friday, shooting over 55 percent from the field en route to a 118 - point blowout win. Starting five placeholder Glenn Robinson III impressed not only with a team - high 20 points, but also by playing 14 minutes more than any other Pacer. Sophomore center Myles Turner, meanwhile, dominated on both ends, scoring 16 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting while recording a steal and four blocks. Shooting guard Monta Ellis scored 14 points on 6 - of - 6 shooting, and point guard Jeff Teague neared a triple - double with nine points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. For Brooklyn, big man Brook Lopez led the offense with 20 points. Guard Sean Kilpatrick also stepped up for 16 points and seven assists. The team struggled from the free - throw line, however, shooting just 60 percent on the night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 55 Percentage of field goals ,has 118 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 20 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Hornets had lost five - straight games headed into this matchup, so a dominating home win is just what the doctor ordered. The fourth quarter is where they did their most damage, winning that quarter, 28 - 13. Defense was key for Charlotte, as they held Portland to 35 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range. The Hornets also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio, recording 10 more assists, while committing three less turnovers. Damian Lillard was the lone bright spot for Portland, as he accumulated 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists. C.J. McCollum was the only other Blazer in double figures, providing 18 points and four steals. Kemba Walker scored a game - high 23 points to go along with five assists and three steals. Nicolas Batum accrued 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Marco Belinelli, Roy Hibbert and Frank Kaminsky combined for 40 points and 14 rebounds off the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hornets') has 28 Percentage of 3 points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 35 Percentage of field goals ,has 13 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The Atlanta Hawks (43 - 10) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (11 - 41) 117 - 105 on Monday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Hawks shot really well in this one, going 51 percent from the field and 48 percent from the three - point line, while the Timberwolves went 45 percent from the floor and just 31 percent from beyond the arc. Despite out - rebounding the Hawks 50 - 36, they turned the ball over 16 times, which was enough to get themselves in just enough of a hole, that they were n't able to make a run at a comeback. Despite receiving only 20 points from their bench, the Hawks saw all five of their starters reach double figures in scoring. The Hawks frontcourt was the difference in this one, out - scoring the Timberwolves' frontcourt 73 - 40. Al Horford led the charge, finishing with 28 points (11 - 18 FG, 6 - 7 FT), eight rebounds and two blocked shots. It was a new season - high in points for him and a nice bounce back outing, after posting only six points in Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies. DeMarre Carroll also had himself a game, recording 26 points (9 - 13 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT), four rebounds and three steals. Like Horford, it was a new season - high for Carroll, along with a nice surprise for the Hawks, as he's averaging just 12 points per game so far this season. Nearly recording a triple - double, Paul Millsap finished with 19 points (8 - 13 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), nine rebounds and seven assists. The seven assists matched a season - high for him. The Timberwolves were led by Kevin Martin, who went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 21 points, while also adding five rebounds. He's had two solid games in a row, combining for 45 points and 14 rebounds over that span. After missing a month with an oblique injury, Shabazz Muhammad made his return to the court. In a limited 24 minutes, he played very well and posted 18 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 6 FT) and eight rebounds. As long as he did n't suffer any setbacks, he should most likely get an increase in playing time moving forward, which would go a long way in helping the Timberwolves improve their offense. Coming just shy of a double - double, Nikola Pekovic finished with 14 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 2 FT) and eight rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 15 points (6 - 14 FG, 0 - 2 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and six rebounds. The Hawks' next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves will be at home against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 31 Percentage of 3 points ,has 45 Percentage of field goals ,has 41 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 50 Rebounds ,has 16 Turnovers ,has 11 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 48 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 117 Total points ,has 36 Rebounds ,has 43 Turnovers ."] |
The Orlando Magic (17 - 12) survived a back - and - forth fourth quarter to take home the victory Wednesday night at the Amway Center, 104 - 101 over the Houston Rockets (15 - 15). Evan Fournier hit the go - ahead bucket to give the Magic a 102 - 101 lead with 14 seconds left to end a raucous comeback attempt from the Rockets. Down by 13 to begin the fourth, Houston rallied behind 10 points and three assists from star James Harden to take a 101 - 100 lead with just 26 seconds to go, their first lead since the second quarter. But it was short - lived, and two late Rockets three - point attempts went begging to seal the deal. The Magic brought a balanced attack, as six players finished in double figures. Nikola Vucevic led Orlando with 21 (10 - 16 shooting). Tobias Harris scored 19 points on an ultra - efficient 8 - 10 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Aaron Gordon came off the bench to score 14 in just 12 minutes. The Magic shot the lights out as a team, finishing at 52 percent from the field and a sharp 44 percnet from three - point land. Harden scored 31 to lead all scorers on a sharp 12 - 18 shooting, and he also led the Rockets with seven assists. Harden did n't get much help, as the team's next high scorer was Dwight Howard with 12 points to go with seven rebounds and three blocks. Ty Lawson came off the bench to score 11 points on 4 - 6 shooting and dish three assists, his first double - digit scoring effort since December 2 against New Orleans. The Rockets were sunk by an inability to hit from deep - - they finished just 24 percent (7 - 29) from three - point land. The Rockets had a three - game winning streak snapped by the loss and will look to right the ship Friday at home against the Spurs. The Magic improved to a robust 10 - 5 at home and will look to keep that success going with another home date Saturday against the Heat. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 26 Number of team assists ,has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 52 Percentage of field goals ,has 12 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 24 Number of team assists ,has 15 Percentage of 3 points ,has 101 Percentage of field goals ,has 15 Losses ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 102 - 99 on Monday at Philips Arena. It was another win for the Thunder (14 - 8) and another triple - double for superstar point guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook finished Monday's game with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in 33 minutes, and he had the triple - double fulfilled halfway through the third quarter. It was Westbrook's sixth straight triple - double and his 11th in 22 games this season as he continues to be more explosive than he ever has in his career. Coincidentally, not only was it Westbrook's sixth straight triple - double, but it was also Oklahoma City's sixth straight victory. The Hawks (10 - 12), on the other hand, are headed in a much different direction than the surging Thunder, as they have now lost seven in a row and 10 of their last 12 games overall. Monday's loss came despite the fact that Paul Millsap returned to the starting lineup after missing three games with a hip injury and led the team in scoring with 24 points on top of five rebounds and five assists. Dennis Schroder managed to add 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds, but the other three Atlanta starters scored a combined 12 points, with starting small forward Kent Bazemore failing to score a single point. Even so, the Hawks fell just short in the end, playing catch up in the closing moments when it was just too little too late. Up next, the Thunder will look to notch their seventh straight win against the Rockets on Friday, while the Hawks will look to end their win drought Wednesday when they take on the Heat. | ["TeamStat(G,'Hawks') has 12 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 8 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 14 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (8 - 4) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (3 - 8) 121 - 92 on Friday. San Antonio has won three straight games. Their schedule was weighted with tough games to start the season, but as they've hit a lighter group of competition, the Spurs have excelled. Tony Parker tied his season - high of 28 points in 25 minutes. The Spurs return home to finish their back - to - back set Saturday as they host the Brooklyn Nets. Minnesota was missing four of their five starters, leaving only rookie Andrew Wiggins as their lone healthy starter to suit up for Friday's loss. Kevin Martin will be out indefinitely with a fracture in his wrist. Ricky Rubio (ankle), Thaddeus Young (personal) and Nikola Pekovic (wrist) were also out. None of them will be available Saturday as the Timberwolves finish off their back - to - back set Saturday at home against the Sacramento Kings. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 8 Losses ,has 92 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 4 Losses ,has 121 Total points ,has 8 Wins ."] |
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Houston Rockets, 120 - 101, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday. Indiana got out to a hot start early and they never looked back after that. In fact, the Pacers led by 13 after the first quarter, as they never relinquished the lead from there. Defense was key for Indiana, as they held Houston to 41 percent from the field (34 - of - 83) and 28 percent from three - point range (11 - of - 39). The Rockets were killed in the assist - to - turnover ratio, with Houston committing 15 turnovers to 21 assists, while the Pacers handed out 28 assists to 10 turnovers. Despite the Pacers shooting just 5 - of - 21 from three point range, they finished the game 47 - of - 87 from the field. The Rockets (35 - 16) had to play this game in the second half of a back - to - back set and they were clearly tired in this loss. Ryan Anderson led the team in scoring, as he dropped 27 points to go along with seven boards. James Harden accumulated 15 points, five rebounds and eight assists, but committed eight turnovers and shot 3 - of - 17 from the field. Eric Gordon led the bench in scoring, providing 14 points and three assists. On deck for Houston is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The Pacers (25 - 22) are now 18 - 6 at home, as they continue to thrive in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Paul George was the player of the game, as he accrued 33 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Myles Turner was second on the team, totaling 18 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and four blocks. Jeff Teague amassed 17 points and 13 assists as the starting point guard. Glenn Robinson III and Lavoy Allen combined for 24 points and eight rebounds on 11 - of - 13 shooting off the bench. The Pacers will look to keep rolling on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 28 Number of team assists ,has 22 Percentage of 3 points ,has 120 Percentage of field goals ,has 10 Losses ,has 25 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 21 Number of team assists ,has 28 Percentage of 3 points ,has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 16 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 15 Turnovers ,has 35 Wins ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (2 - 18) defeated the Detroit Pistons (3 - 17) 108 - 101 in overtime on Saturday. Philadelphia dropped their first 17 games of the season, but over their last three games, they hit a light part of their schedule and have secured two wins. The recently - signed Robert Covington scored a game - high 25 points in 29 minutes off the bench, putting up a nice game on the back of his 21 - point performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Michael Carter-Williams finished two rebounds shy of collecting his second triple - double of the season, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds and 16 assists. The Sixers will continue their road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, and they might get backup point guard Tony Wroten (knee) back after he missed the last four games. Detroit is on an 11 - game losing streak, and they continue to sputter on offense. They could n't buy a bucket against the Sixers, shooting 39 percent from the field and 26 percent from beyond the three - point line. Kyle Singler, the current starter at small forward, tied his season - high with 21 points in 40 minutes. The Pistons will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday to finish off their back - to - back set. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 26 Percentage of 3 points ,has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 17 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 3 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 18 Percentage of 3 points ,has 108 Percentage of field goals ,has 2 Losses ."] |
The Los Angeles Clippers (10 - 8) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (7 - 11) 102 - 87 on Monday. There must've been something in the air, because there were multiple players who left the game with ailments. Damian Lillard didn’t return after halftime because of a sickness and Chris Paul left due to a hip issue. There were also a lot of strange occurrences in this game. DeAndre Jordan set a career - high with 34 free - throw attempts and made just 12 for an atrocious percentage. In a battle of potent offenses, both teams struggled mightily, as they both shot 38 percent from the field and neither cracked 60 percent from the free - throw line. It was a battle of two teams playing poorly right now and that trend continued on Monday. The Trail Blazers had to play the second half without Damian Lillard and it's hard enough to win with him in the lineup for a full game. The team had no starter shoot over 50 percent from the field and that makes it even more difficult to win. It appears Lillard wo n't miss any signifant time and that he should be back within a few days. C.J. McCollum put in the best line by tallying 13 points and 10 assists, but he had the lowest plus - minus with a - 20. The Blazers will look to bounce - back when they take on the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Considering that’s the second half of a back - to - back, Lillard's status is up in the air until we see how he's feeling on Tuesday. The Clippers lost Paul yet again in this game, but they were able to close out the Blazers to run away with a needed victory. Jordan had an amazing game, despite the fact that he missed an astounding 22 free - throws. He snatched an incredible 24 boards, while scoring 18 points. It's a great sight to see him rebounding with such force here with his rebounding numbers regressing this season. Blake Griffin also had another nice game, as he collected 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the win. If Paul is to miss any serious time, the Clippers will need these big men to keep contributing like this. Los Angeles will play again on Wednesday when they take on the surging Indiana Pacers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 8 Losses ,has 102 Total points ,has 10 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Trail Blazers') has 11 Losses ,has 87 Total points ,has 7 Wins ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (8 - 43) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (13 - 39) 103 - 98 on Saturday in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's bottom two teams. It was a joint effort between Philadelphia's pair of young big men, Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor, that pushed the Sixers over the top against Brooklyn. Okafor led the team with an efficient 22 points on 9 - for - 16 shooting to go along with a whopping 17 rebounds (a season high). Noel, meanwhile, was fiesty on the defensive end, stealing the ball four times and blocking three shots. The sophomore currently leads the entire NBA in "stocks," or steals plus blocks, since the start of the new year. Noel also poured in 18 points on a highly - efficient 8 - for - 11 from the field. As a whole, the Sixers were able to cope with the absence of starting point guard Ish Smith (left ankle) who sat the game out due to injury. Many have credited Smith for Philadelphia's turnaround, as seven of the Sixers' eight wins have now come since Smith's midseason acquisition. The Nets came into Saturday's matchup riding positive momentum after a win against Sacramento on Friday. Unfortunately for Brooklyn, however, the Sixers simply won out in all measurable advantages in the game; Philly held a 42 - 36 advantage in rebounds, a 54 - 40 advantage in points in the paint, a 14 - 19 advantage on turnovers, and made 10 three - pointers in comparison to Brooklyn's five. Things were not as one - sided as one may imagine, however, and the play of power forward Thaddeus Young was a major reason why. Young posted a double - double with a team - leading 22 points and 10 rebounds. The veteran's rebounding renaissance has continued deep into the 2015 - 16 season, as Young is now averaging 9 rebounds per game, almost three better than he has ever averaged before in his career. Center Brook Lopez also had a strong showing, as he posted 17 points and went 7 - for - 7 from the free - throw line. Brooklyn will take on the Denver Nuggets on Monday at Barclays Center. Philadelphia will host the Los Angeles Clippers in their next matchup, which is also on Monday. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 43 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 42 Rebounds ,has 14 Turnovers ,has 8 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 39 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 36 Rebounds ,has 19 Turnovers ,has 13 Wins ."] |
Following the Nuggets victory over the Magic on Monday, a pair of performances from two young players in the league stood out. First, for Denver, Nikola Jokic posted 30 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes. That performance was his third consecutive double - double and yet another great performance to Jokic's hot start to the new year. In the five games he's played in January so far, Jokic is averaging 22 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists per game. For the Magic, it was Elfrid Payton who shined, recording 20 points, 12 assists and four rebounds to notch his second double - double in January. Payton has been playing his best basketball of the season over the last three games, as he is averaging 22 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds 34 minutes in those three contests. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 30 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the Kings, 110 - 105, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The Spurs (9 - 3) lead by double - digits at halftime and were able to maintain control until late in the fourth quarter. All three starting members of San Antonio's frontcourt scored 20 or more points in the win, with veteran big man Pau Gasol scoring a season - high 24 to lead the team. Despite San Antonio's offensive dominance in the paint, the team struggled in the rebounding column, being edged out 46 - 37. This was largely due to a strong showing from Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins, who posted a game - high 17 rebounds. Despite this, strong scoring inside helped lift the Spurs to a tight victory. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard also shored up San Antonio's defense with four steals. The Spurs remain situated at third in the Western Conference. Sacramento (4 - 8), meanwhile, continues to struggle early in the season despite strong play from their stars. In addition to his superb rebounding, Cousins scored a game - high 26 points and dished six assists. The rest of the starting five struggled, however, combining for just 22 points. Despite the loss, Sacramento was able to make the game promisingly close against a strong Spurs team. The Kings' bench also showed promise, scoring 47 points on the night. The Spurs will visit the Lakers on Friday, while the Kings will host the Clippers on Friday as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 8 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 46 Rebounds ,has 4 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 3 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 37 Rebounds ,has 9 Wins ."] |
The Denver Nuggets (17 - 20) beat the Sacramento Kings (15 - 21) 118 - 108 on Friday. The Nuggets were lead by strong backcourt performances from Ty Lawson and Arron Afflalo each chipping in 22 points. Jusuf Nurkic came back strong after a lackluster performance Wednesday. He made 8 - of - 11 shots for 16 points to go along with eight rebounds and three blocks in 22 minutes. Wilson Chandler (knee) sat out Friday, and Darrell Arthur was moved into the starting lineup, finishing with 11 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes. Denver has won four in a row. They wo n't play again until next Wednesday, Jan. 14 against the Mavericks. Sacramento was without Ramon Sessions (back) for the eighth straight game. Omri Casspi (knee) sat out Friday as well. Darren Collison had a solid performance, recording 15 points and seven assists. His shooting has been great lately, with him hitting 52 percent from the field and 41 percent from beyond the three - point line over his past five games. DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, four blocks and seven turnovers in 39 minutes for the Kings. Sacramento started this season 9 - 5 but have gone just 6 - 16 since. The Kings will host the Cavs on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 21 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 15 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 20 Losses ,has 118 Total points ,has 17 Wins ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 113 - 104, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday, In a battle between two young and talented teams, Philadelphia were able to prevail with a huge road victory. The key run for the Sixers was a 16 - 3 spurt in the middle of the fourth quarter that put distance between them and the Bucks. There were 12 ties and 11 lead changes in total, as this game was close throughout. Rebounding was the biggest factor for the Sixers, as they won that battle, 51 - 38. Free-throw shooting really killed the Bucks too, as they went 15 - of - 22, while the Sixers went 29 - of - 36 from the charity stripe. The Sixers (13 - 26) have been a different team with Joel Embiid in the fold and he was a huge factor yet again here. Embiid tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and five blocks, with 18 of those points coming in the second half. Sergio Rodriguez got the start for T.J. McConnell (wrist), as he accrued 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Dario Saric was huge off the bench, providing 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Chasson Randle, Jahlil Okafor, Robert Covington and Gerald Henderson all scored between 10 and 11 points as well. On deck for Philly is a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. The Bucks (20 - 20) finally got above .500, but a loss to the Sixers shows the natural growing pains for a young team like this. Giannis Antetokounmpo was Milwaukee's best player, accumulating 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks. With that said, he scored just two points in the second half, going 1 - of - 8 from the field before fouling out with three minutes left. Jabari Parker finished with 23 points, five rebounds and two steals. Greg Monroe was the lone Milwaukee bench player in double figures, totaling 14 points and six rebounds. Milwaukee will travel for their next game, when they play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 20 Losses ,has 104 Total points ,has 20 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 113 Losses ."] |
Denver has now scored 259 points in their last two games and the offense is clicking on all cylinders. In this win, they shot 56 percent from the field en route to a wire - to - wire win. The Nuggets dominated in the interior, winning the rebounding battle, 41 - 34, and outscoring the Knicks in the paint, 68 - 32. Carmelo Anthony did all he could against his former team, as he tallied 29 points, four rebounds and three assists on 10 - of - 14 shooting in the loss. Guillermo Hernangomez had one of the best games of the season, as he totaled 17 points and 10 boards off the Knicks bench, All five starters scored in double figures for the Nuggets, as Emmanuel Mudiay led the starters with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Kenneth Faried led the team in scoring, as he dropped 25 points and seven rebounds on 10 - of - 11 shooting off the bench. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 56 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 22 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The visiting San Antonio Spurs took down the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, 105 - 97. San Antonio (44 - 13) has now won three straight games and continues to sit comfortably as the second seed in the Western Conference. Veteran big man Pau Gasol has spent much of the season on the sidelines after suffering a broken finer, but returned in stellar fashion on Friday. Gasol earned a double - double, recording 17 points and 11 rebounds along with a blocked shot. As per usual in San Antonio, the leading scorer was superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, who had 21 points on the night. It was a below - average offensive night for the Spurs, but the team made up for it with solid defense. San Antonio held LA to under 100 points while grabbing nine steals and blocking seven shots. The Clippers (35 - 23), meanwhile, followed a blown lead against Golden State on Thursday with a disappointing loss to the Spurs on Friday. The two adversaries made for a difficult back - to - back, though All-Star forward Blake Griffin appeared full of energy against San Antonio. Griffin was the game's high scorer with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting. He added nine rebounds and five assists. The Clippers had a tough time shooting the ball overall, hitting just 44 percent of their shots and only making seven three - pointers on the night. On Sunday, the Spurs will visit the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Clippers will host the Charlotte Hornets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 23 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 35 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 13 Percentage of field goals ,has 105 Losses ,has 44 Total points ."] |
The Milwaukee Bucks (15 - 23) emerged with the 96 - 95 home win against the Dallas Mavericks (21 - 16), Friday night. The Bucks held the lead for most of the game and were up by as many as 17 but Dallas battled back when it counted to make it a tight finish. The Mavs pulled ahead 95 - 94 with 30 seconds left, which was their first lead since being up 8 - 6 in the first quarter. However, some clutch defense by the Bucks got them a steal and a fast break layup that put them up one, for the win. Milwaukee broke a six - game losing streak against the Mavericks and also broke their three - game losing streak with this win. Khris Middleton continued his impressive play for Milwaukee. Middleton had 17 points by halftime and finished with a total of 27 points (10 - 18 FG. 7 - 9 FT), five assists and three rebounds, in 39 minutes. Michael Carter-Williams recorded a double - double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, along with eight assists and five steals, in 41 minutes. John Henson came up with some clutch defense during the last possessions and was a nearly perfect 8 - 9 from the field on his way to 16 points, in 20 minutes off the bench. The Mavericks shot an NBA season - high 26 three - point attempts in the first half and finished the game 14 - 44 from beyond the arc. Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas in scoring with 20 points (6 - 17 FG, 4 - 10 3Pt) and also pulled down nine rebounds, in 35 minutes. Devin Harris provided a spark in 18 minutes off the bench with 19 points (7 - 12 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists. Zaza Pachulia was solid against his old team as he finished with nine points, 15 rebounds and three assists, in 31 minutes. Next the Mavericks will wrap up their current three - game road trip in Minnesota on Sunday. The Bucks will visit New York to face the Knicks on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 23 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 17 Points in 4th quarter ,has 15 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 16 Losses ,has 95 Total points ,has 20 Points in 4th quarter ,has 21 Wins ."] |
The host San Antonio Spurs blew out the Los Angeles Lakers, 134 - 94, at AT & T Center on Thursday. The Spurs (31 - 8) jumped out to a major lead to start the game, holding a double - digit advantage in the first quarter. They only built on that lead from there, shooting a whopping 60 percent as a team en route to their highest - scoring game of the season. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard led the team with 31 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting and came away with a pair of steals in 26 minutes. Veteran big man Pau Gasol added 22 points to go with nine rebounds and six assists. Everything seemed to be clicking for the Spurs, as the team dished out 31 assists and held a 46 - 29 rebounding advantage. Los Angeles (15 - 28) lost its second straight in ugly fashion on Thursday. The team shot only 41 percent with six three - pointers and was massively out - rebounded. Power forward Julius Randle led the team with 22 points, but the remainder of the starting five combined for just 20. Bench guard Jordan Clarkson also put together a decent outing, shooting 6 - of - 11 for 14 points. Los Angeles simply was lost on defense, however, as the team allowed 28 or more points in every quarter. Both teams will play on Saturday, with the Spurs visiting Phoenix and the Lakers taking on the Clippers. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 8 Losses ,has 134 Total points ,has 46 Rebounds ,has 31 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 28 Losses ,has 94 Total points ,has 29 Rebounds ,has 15 Wins ."] |
The Memphis Grizzlies (1 - 1) defeated the Indiana Pacers (0 - 2) by a score of 112 - 103 on Thursday. The Pacers shifted Paul George back to his typical small forward spot before Thursday’s game, and gave offseason acquisition Jordan Hill his first start at power forward. The series of moves left opening night starting small forward, C.J. Miles, in a bench role, but the change did n't affect the veteran’s offense. Miles equaled his opening night scoring total of 18 points, and drained another four buckets from three - point range, just as he had versus the Raptors on Wednesday. After a dismal offensive showing in the opener versus the Cavaliers, the Grizzlies put together a balanced offensive attack to derail the Pacers, benefiting from a particularly productive night from their bench. Three veteran subs - - Jeff Green, Matt Barnes, and Beno Udrih - - tallied double - digit scoring, while Brandan Wright came just short with a nine - point effort. Marc Gasol led all Grizzlies starters with a gritty performance that saw him collect 20 points while hauling in eight boards, including a team - high seven on the defensive glass. Much like Miles, his Pacers counterpart at small forward, Green thrived in a reduced role after having started on opening night, coming in second in bench scoring for Memphis on Thursday with 12 points. The Grizzlies evened their record at 1 - 1 and momentarily slot a half game behind the Dallas Mavericks for first place in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference, pending the late Thursday outcome of the Mavericks-Clippers contest. Memphis heads home to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The Pacers put together a respectable offensive showing, but faltered down the stretch for their second consecutive defeat. Indiana entered the fourth quarter nursing a 75 - 73 lead, but saw the Grizzlies explode for 39 points in the final period to pull away. With two starters scoring in the single digits, Indiana placed the primary offensive load on the shoulders of Paul George and George Hill, who contributed 18 and 20 points, respectively. Miles also made his contributions off the bench to help keep the Pacers close for the majority of the game. Jordan Hill hauled in six boards in his first start but struggled offensively, amassing only four points. Fellow offseason signing Monta Ellis had trouble finding the net for the second consecutive game, shooting only 25 percent from the field (3 - for - 12) after a 27 percent night in the opener Wednesday. The Pacers fall to 0 - 2 and a last - place tie with the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. They head home for a date with the Utah Jazz on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 2 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 20 Points in 1st quarter ,has 0 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 1 Losses ,has 112 Total points ,has 39 Points in 1st quarter ,has 1 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
In a game with little impact on shaping the playoff picture, the Denver Nuggets (32 - 44) beat the banged - up Memphis Grizzlies (41 - 34) 109 - 105. The Nuggets, though not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, sit six games back from the eighth spot in the West. Wednesday's contest did help their case, however, as they were able to stave off a 37 - point fourth quarter from the Grizzlies and win. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay led the starters with 17 points, while Sixth Man of the Year contender Will Barton exploded for 25 off the bench. The entire team saw efficient and effective shooting, hitting over 48 percent from the floor and sinking 13 three - pointers. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, have suffered due to the loss of star center Marc Gasol and point guard Mario Chalmers to injury. The team still sits at fifth in the West, but the Trail Blazers have crept within three games of the spot. On Wednesday, the team was carried by veteran Zach Randolph's 26 points. Forward Jeff Green also contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. The team struggled from the line, however, hitting just 63 percent of its free - throws. The Nuggets will travel to New Orleans Thursday, while the Grizzlies will take on Toronto on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Grizzlies') has 34 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 37 Points in 4th quarter ,has 41 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 44 Losses ,has 109 Total points ,has 32 Points in 4th quarter ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (65 - 12) defeated the Utah Jazz (39 - 39) 88 - 86 on Tuesday. In a game between the two - best defenses in the league, they both showed what makes them so stingy. The teams played at a snail - like pace, as there were only 140 shots taken. The key for the Spurs was their ability to force turnovers, as they forced 16 turnovers while committing just eight turnovers of their own. The game was decided in the final seconds, as Kawhi Leonard hit a game - winning jumper with five seconds left. The Spurs didn’t play their prettiest game, but they escaped with a win. Kawhi Leonard not only hit the game - winner, but led the team with 18 points. LaMarcus Aldridge continues his good form, as he tallied 14 points, seven rebounds and four steals. The bench was solid as well, with Patty Mills, David West, Manu Ginobili and Kyle Anderson combining for 40 point, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Up next for San Antonio is a matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. This loss put the Jazz within a game of missing out on the playoffs, but they still sit a half game up in the eight - seed. Rodney Hood was the only player who could find some rhythm, as he scored a game - high 23 points. Joe Ingles had a nice game off the bench, as he scored 13. Utah's next game isn’t until Friday, when they play the Los Angeles Clippers in what's a crucial game for the Jazz. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 39 Losses ,has 86 Total points ,has 39 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 12 Losses ,has 88 Total points ,has 8 Turnovers ,has 65 Wins ."] |
The Philadelphia 76ers (3 - 31) upset the Sacramento Kings (12 - 20) 111 - 105 on Wednesday night. In a battle of two bad teams, poor execution was on display. Most notably, the shooting was bad all - around. Both teams shot shy of 62 percent from the free - throw line and both teams shot right around 30 percent from long distance. The Sixers are the most turnover prone team in the NBA, but they dominated that battle here, committing 13 to the Kings 22. The pace was incredible in this game as well, as there were a combined 168 shots and 75 combined free - throws. The Sixers are a revived team as of late and it directly correlates with the addition of Ish Smith. They have been competitive in three - straight games and committing far less turnovers. That's what a veteran point guard will bring to a team and it's clear they made a good move here after numerous poor decisions in the past. He was Philly's best player tonight, as he tallied 18 points, nine assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks in the win. Nerlens Noel also had a good game, as he collected 20 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Jahlil Okafor also made his return here from a knee injury and put in a double - double off the bench in just 20 minutes of play. In addition, Jerami Grant was extremely active in this game, as he recorded a double - double and pitched in seven combined blocks and steals in the game. Philadelphia has a good chance to continue their recent good stretch against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. This sort of game is a microcosm of the Kings season. The talent discrepancy on paper in this game was truly unfair, yet this game was close throughout and they trailed for the entirety of the second half. The sloppy play really killed this team, as they shot well but committed 22 turnovers. DeMarcus Cousins was Sacramento's best player, as he totaled 21 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in the loss. Rajon Rondo also had a good game despite committing seven turnovers, as he amassed eight points, 14 assists and five rebounds. Marco Belinelli also had an impressive game off the bench, scoring a season - high 28 points. There were many instances throughout the game where the fans were booing their home team and that's a sad indication of where this franchise is right now. They'll host the Phoenix Suns in their next game on Saturday in a battle of disgruntled teams. | ["TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 20 Losses ,has 22 Turnovers ,has 12 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 31 Losses ,has 3 Turnovers ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (51 - 9) defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons (31 - 30) 97 - 81, Wednesday night at AT & T Center. With this win the Spurs have clinched a post - season berth for the 19th season in a row, tying the Boston Celtics franchise (1951 - 1969) for the fourth longest streak of its kind. This also marks the earliest point in any of the previous 19 seasons that the Spurs have clinched. Meanwhile, the Pistons came in a formidable foe, as winners of four straight, but were held to 39 percent shooting from the field by the renowned Spurs defense. The Spurs have now won six straight and are a remarkable 290 at home this season. Dating back to last season the Spurs have won 38 in a row at home, which ties yet another Celtics record (1985, '86) for third most consecutive home victories. Kawhi Leonard led San Antonio in scoring, totaling 27 points (13 - 22 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt), along with six rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge followed up with a double - double, including 23 points (10 - 16 FG, 3 - 3 FT) and 10 rebounds, in 35 minutes. The only others to score double digits for the Spurs were Tim Duncan, who had 12 and Tony Parker with 10, however the bench kept up defensively and helped get the job done. Andre Miller made his debut with the squad after being signed last Monday. Miller played seven minutes, with two assists and zero turnovers. The Spurs shot a solid 51 percent from the field, showing they can do more than just defend. Detroit had its promising four - game win streak halted by the Spurs and remains amidst a heated battle for eighth in the East. Newest member of the Pistons, Tobias Harris racked up 16 points (7 - 16 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), six rebounds and four assists, in 38 minutes, while Marcus Morris added another 16, in 32 minutes. Andre Drummond hauled in 14 boards, along with nine points, while Reggie Jackson was relatively quiet, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists, in 31 minutes. The Pistons missed 10 free throws and turned the ball over 16 times as they were stifled in San Antonio. Next, the Pistons will enter New York to face - off against the Knicks on Saturday. The Spurs head straight to New Orleans for the second of a back - to - back, Thursday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 9 Losses ,has 97 Total points ,has 27 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 51 Points in 4th quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 30 Percentage of field goals ,has 81 Losses ,has 16 Total points ,has 31 Points in 3rd quarter ."] |
The Golden State Warriors (63 - 13) continued their march to the playoffs with another convincing win Saturday, defeating the Dallas Mavericks (46 - 31), 123 - 110, at the American Airlines Center. Despite a quiet night from Steph Curry, the Warriors were able to cruise to their 12th straight victory. Curry finished with just 11 points on 4 - of - 12 shooting, but Marreese Speights and Andre Iguodala scored 18 apiece off the bench to help offset Curry's outing. Dallas could n't overcome a big fourth quarter deficit and never got closer than 12 points. With the win, Golden State completed the season sweep over Dallas. Golden State has lost just one game since early March, when it fell 114 - 103 to Denver on the 13th. The Warriors have been finding different ways to win, ranging from comebacks to nights where their stars are n't performing at their best. Draymond Green returned to action Saturday after being sidelined earlier in the week with a shin injury. Green finished with five points and six rebounds over 30 minutes on the floor. The Warriors have another big test on the horizon with a matchup against the red - hot Spurs set for Sunday. Dallas was missing Chandler Parsons (knee) coming into Saturday's tilt and lost another starter when Rajon Rondo left the game with a hyperextended knee. J.J Barea and Devin Harris filled in at point guard for the injured Rondo and combined for 20 points and five assists. The Mavericks struggled from three point range, going just 3 - for - 16 from beyond the arc. Dallas will have three days off to get healthy before returning to action Wednesday against Phoenix. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 31 Losses ,has 110 Total points ,has 46 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 13 Losses ,has 123 Total points ,has 63 Wins ."] |
The Orlando Magic (8 - 14) defeated the Utah Jazz (5 - 15) 98 - 93 at EnergySolutions Arena on Friday. Even without their best big man, Nikola Vucevic, who sat out with back spasms, the Magic eased past the struggling Jazz. Kyle O'Quinn started in place of Vucevic and scored 13 points in his 18 minutes on the court, but it was Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris who did most of the heavy lifting for the Magic. Harris had 22 points with seven rebounds, while Oladipo had 20 points with six assists on an efficient 9 - for - 12 shooting performance. Orlando hit 50 percent of their shots and an equally impressive 85 percent of their free throws, which when compared to the 46 percent from the field and 62 percent from the line the Jazz shot, gives a solid indication as to why the result went the way it did. The Magic continue their road trip Saturday, taking on the Sacramento Kings. The Jazz have now lost eight straight games, after being a respectable 5 - 7 after their first 12 contests. Rodney Hood, making his second career start in place of Alec Burks, scored a career - high 15 points in 26 minutes and joined Derrick Favors (21 points), Enes Kanter (16), and Trey Burke (13) in scoring double digits. Favors added five blocked shots, while Burke ran the offense, distributing 11 assists. Burke is now averaging 9 assists in his last three games. The Jazz next play Monday, when they travel to Sacramento to try and snap their losing streak. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 46 Percentage of field goals ,has 15 Losses ,has 93 Total points ,has 5 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 50 Percentage of 3 points ,has 14 Percentage of field goals ,has 98 Losses ,has 8 Total points ,has 8 Turnovers ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 113 - 99, in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals to advance to the Western Conference Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday. The rout was on and it was on early for the Thunder, who came out firing on all cylinders. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were spectacular, as they have been all season and series long, but it was the role players who continue to thrive with every playoff game. Enes Kanter, Steven Adams and Andre Roberson were instrumental in the Thunder pulling off the series upset against one of the best regular season teams of all time. After taking a six point lead into the second quarter, Oklahoma City poured in basket after basket in the second quarter and held the Spurs to just 12 points. The third quarter proved to be the same as the first half, and save for one five minute lapse midway through the final period, the Thunder handled business on their home court. San Antonio looked to pressure the Durant and Westbrook midway through the fourth quarter, and although Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green forced multiple turnovers, which reached a climactic moment after Westbrook Was called for a flagrant foul on Danny Green in transition. The series of events put the Spurs within 10 points of the Thunder, but that was as close as they would get. Durant led all scorers with 37 points, to go along with nine rebounds and two assists on 12 - of - 24 shooting. Westbrook rounded out the box score with 28 points, three rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and six turnovers. Steven Adams and Andre Roberson combined for 29 points and 18 rebounds to aid the superstar duo. San Antonio shot 43 percent from the floor as a unit, but they only cracked 40 percent after the impressive scoring run in the fourth quarter. Kawhi Leonard added 22 points, nine boards and five assists, while Tim Duncan saw 34 minutes of action on his way to 19 points and five boards. LaMarcus Aldridge contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds, while nobody off the bench hit double figures in scoring. The Conference Finals schedule has not been released, but Game 1 will take place between the Thunder and Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 113 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 99 Total points ,has 12 Points in 2nd quarter ."] |
The Utah Jazz (36 - 42) defeated the Sacramento Kings (27 - 51) 103 - 91 on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Derrick Favors led the way for the Jazz, recording a double - double of 18 points (9 - 13 FG) and 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes. The double - double is Favors' first over his last six games. Rudy Gobert also posted a double - double, putting up 12 points and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes. Rodney Hood continues to impress as of late, and Wednesday night was no different, as he scored a game - high of 20 points (7 - 14 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt) and grabbed eight rebounds in 33 minutes. Dante Exum was also able to make a solid contribution offensively, shooting 4 - of - 10 from the field (4 - 9 3Pt) en route to 12 points in 33 minutes. Gordon Hayward struggled mightily, scoring just four points in 20 minutes, but it ended up not having a significant impact on Utah's team performance. Off the bench, Trey Burke scored 11 points in 21 minutes, while Joe Ingles' 10 points rounds out the six Jazz players in double figures. The Kings were without DeMarcus Cousins (foot) and Rudy Gay (head) Wednesday, and considering those are their two best offensive players, they did not have as bad of an effort as they could have. Carl Landry and Jason Thompson got the start in place of Gay and Cousins, and both had solid performances. Landry finished with 16 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting in 35 minutes, while Thompson posted a double - double of 12 points (5 - 13 FG) and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes. Omri Casspi and Ben McLemore each scored 16 points in defeat and combined to shoot 10 - of - 21 from the field. Derrick Williams was the only other Kings' player to score in double figures, scoring 14 points (5 - 1 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt), grabbing five rebounds and recording three steals in 29 minutes off the bench. Both teams are well out of playoff contention, but up next, the Jazz will take on the Grizzlies at home on Saturday, while the Kings will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 42 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Kings') has 51 Losses ,has 91 Total points ,has 27 Wins ."] |
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Utah Jazz 107 - 100 Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Paul George struggled for most of Monday's contest, but when the Pacers (36 - 34) needed him the most, the All-Star came though. With just 20 seconds remaining in the contest and his team up three, George let the clock wind down before pulling up from just behind the foul line. The jumper was good, and George's shot gave the Pacers their fifth straight home victory. George finished with 19 points on a poor 6 - of - 20 shooting from the field, but that sixth made field goal was all Indiana needed. Jeff Teague ended up leading the way offensive for the team, scoring a team - high 21 points to go along with 5 rebounds and five assists. As for the Jazz (43 - 28), they got a heroic performance from their own All-Star, Gordon Hayward, as he put up a career - high 38 points on 16 - of - 24 shooting from the field, but in the end, it just was n't enough. That was thanks in large part to the lack of depth Utah showed Monday night, as the seven reserves that saw for the floor for the Jazz combined to score just 17 points while four of the five starters scored in double figures. The Jazz have now lost three straight games to end their road trip out east, but they still sit 2 games ahead of the Clippers for the No. 4 seed. Up next, the Pacers will head to Boston on Wednesday to take on the Celtics, while the Jazz will head home Wednesday to take on the Knicks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 34 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 36 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 28 Losses ,has 100 Total points ,has 43 Wins ."] |
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 133 - 120. It was a close game throughout, with just two points separating the teams with five minutes to go. Strong play late from forward Kevin Durant helped the Warriors (8 - 2) secure the double - digit victory. The former MVP contributed 29 points, nine rebounds, and five assists to the effort. Despite the high scoring total for Durant, he was just the third - highest scorer on the team. The'Splash Brothers, 'Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, scored 30 points each, both hitting five three - pointers en route to the victory. It was a fast - paced and high scoring game for both teams, with little defense played on either side. Both teams were able to shoot over 51 percent from the floor. A key piece to the Suns' (3 - 8) strong shooting was small forward T.J. Warren. Warren has been enjoying a breakout season thus far, and once again led Phoenix in scoring on Sunday. Warren finished with 20 points on 10 - of - 18 from the field, also recording four steals. Sophomore Devin Booker had 19 points, but on a much less efficient 6 - of - 18 from the field, while point guard Eric Bledsoe scored 20 and dished out five assists. The absence of center Tyson Chandler was certainly felt by Phoenix, as the team recorded just 38 rebounds on the night. Chandler missed the game following the passing away of his mother earlier in the week. Both teams will travel for their next matchups on Wednesday, with the Suns visiting Denver and the Warriors traveling to Toronto. | ["TeamStat(G,'Warriors') has 2 Losses ,has 133 Total points ,has 8 Rebounds ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 8 Losses ,has 120 Total points ,has 38 Rebounds ,has 3 Wins ."] |
The Houston Rockets (41 - 20) defeated the Detroit Pistons (23 - 37) 103 - 93 on Friday. James Harden put the Rockets on his back, recording a triple - double in his second game back from his one - game suspension. The MVP-candidate put up 38 points on 10 - of - 21 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, leading his team in each category. Harden also shot 16 - of - 18 from the free throw line. Terrence Jones (back) played his usual amount of minutes despite being listed as questionable coming into Friday's game. Jones continued his solid play in Dwight Howard's (back) absence, recording 17 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting and eight rebounds in 32 minutes. Corey Brewer was the only other Houston player to score in double figures, scoring 15 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting in 26 minutes off the bench. The Rockets now find themselves as the four - seed in the Western Conference and are just 3 games behind the Grizzlies for the two - seed. They will next travel to Denver on Saturday to take on the Nuggets. Greg Monroe lead the way in Detroit's losing effort, recording 19 points on 7 - of - 13 shooting and eight rebounds in 30 minutes. Andre Drummond struggled from the field, managing just eight points on 4 - of - 16 shooting, but managed to grab a game - high 21 rebounds with 12 of them coming on the offensive glass. Reggie Jackson was the only other Pistons player to score in double figures, recording 17 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting and seven assists. The Pistons, now losers of five straight games, are falling fast. They are four games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and will head back home on Sunday to go up against the Charlotte Hornets. | ["TeamStat(G,'Rockets') has 103 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 93 Total points ,has 12 Turnovers ."] |
The Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 112 - 96, at Amway Center on Friday night. Both teams came in to Friday with three - game losing streaks, and the Magic (18 - 27) had the added obstacle of being down their top two shooting guards in Evan Fournier (heel) and Jodie Meeks (thumb). However, a balanced offensive effort that saw seven players tally double - digit scoring and a strong defensive performance propelled Orlando to victory. They forced the Bucks (20 - 22) into 12 turnovers, while also limiting them to 41 percent shooting overall. The third quarter was pivotal for the Magic, as they outscored Milwaukee by a 29 - 19 margin during the period to help them pull away. The Bucks were paced by Jabari Parker, who managed a game - high 25 points, six rebounds and six assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo provided a 17 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and a steal. Malcolm Brogdon posted 16 points, five assists, two rebounds and a steal. John Henson provided eight points, five rebounds, two assists and a block, while Tony Snell supplied just two points, a rebound, an assist and a steal. Rashad Vaughn registered a bench - leading eight points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal. Elfrid Payton led the way for Orlando with 20 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals. Aaron Gordon was right behind with 17 points, eight boards, three assists and two steals. Serge Ibaka and Nikola Vucevic totaled matching 13 - point efforts, with the former adding four rebounds, an assist and two steals, and the latter offering six rebounds and two assists. Jeff Green led the second unit with 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal. Bismack Biyombo tallied a 13 - point, 13 - rebound double - double that also included four blocks and a steal. D.J. Augustin managed 10 points, eight assists and a pair of boards. In all, the bench contributed 44 points on the night. The Bucks head down to South Florida for a Saturday night showdown with the Miami Heat, while the Magic remain home for a showdown with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon. | ["TeamStat(G,'Magic') has 27 Percentage of field goals ,has 112 Losses ,has 29 Total points ,has 18 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Bucks') has 41 Percentage of field goals ,has 22 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 19 Points in 3rd quarter ,has 12 Turnovers ,has 20 Wins ."] |
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Denver Nuggets, 106 - 95, at Pepsi Center on Saturday. A truly balanced offensive attack, superior ball security and stingy defense are a winning combination more often than not, and such was the case for the Pistons (5 - 5) on Saturday. All five members of Detroit's starting five tallied double - digit scoring, and super - reserve Jon Leuer pitched in off the bench with a 14 - point, 10 - rebound double - double as well. The Pistons also committed only nine turnovers while eliciting 15 from the Nuggets (3 - 6), and tallied a stellar 51 percent success rate from the field. The visitors also built themselves a cushion early, winning the first quarter by a 36 - 21 margin that would serve them well the rest of the way. Tobias Harris posted 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block to lead the Pistons. Marcus Morris chipped in with 17 points, three assists, a rebound and two steals. Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied a pair of 14 - point efforts, with the former also hauling in 12 rebounds and recording two steals and the latter posting a rebound, and a pair of assists and steals apiece. Ish Smith rounded out the strong night for the starting five with 10 points, eight assists, three rebounds and two steals. The Nuggets were spearheaded by Emmanuel Mudiay's 19 points, which he supplemented with five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Danilo Gallinari registered 18 points, four rebounds and an assist. Gary Harris compiled 13 points, four boards and four assists. Jusuf Nurkic was notably held scoreless over 17 minutes, while Kenneth Faried collected eight points, eight rebounds, an assist and a pair of blocks. Jameer Nelson paced the bench with an 11 - point effort. The Pistons head back home to face off with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, while the Nuggets head to Portland for a tussle with the Trail Blazers on Sunday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nuggets') has 15 Number of team assists ,has 6 Percentage of field goals ,has 95 Losses ,has 21 Total points ,has 15 Points in 1st quarter ,has 3 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 51 Number of team assists ,has 5 Percentage of field goals ,has 106 Losses ,has 36 Total points ,has 9 Points in 1st quarter ,has 5 Turnovers ."] |
The Indiana Pacers (12 - 22) beat the Boston Celtics (15 - 23) 107 - 103 in overtime Friday. The Pacers found a way to close out the Celtics after failing to do so in regulation. Roy Hibbert was dominant with 19 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and five blocks in 36 minutes. Hibbert tweaked his ankle in Indiana's previous game against the Warriors on Wednesday and only played six minutes. Rodney Stuckey returned Friday after missing Wednesday's game with a sore groin. He finished with six points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal in 29 minutes. Ian Mahinmi was available after being out since Dec. 5 with a foot injury but did not see the floor. C.J. Watson (foot) was questionable to play Friday but started and finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes The Boston Celtics are now 1 - 4 in January after finishing December with a 7 - 8 record.Jae Crowder started his first game of the season, finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 27 minutes for the Celtics. Evan Turner shot just 3 - of - 15 from the field, but pitched in with 15 rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Jeff Green is on the cusp of being traded and did not play. Brandan Wright, who was recently acquired from the Dallas Mavericks, was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The Celtics will play the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, and the Pacers move on to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Pacers') has 23 Losses ,has 107 Total points ,has 15 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 22 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 12 Wins ."] |
The San Antonio Spurs (11 - 3) cruised to a win over the streaky Phoenix Suns (7 - 7) with a final score of 98 - 84 on Monday night. The Spurs had the lead after the first quarter and held on to it the rest of the way, as Phoenix's young core was out - matched by the steady Spurs. Tony Parker was way too much for the Suns and he sliced and diced through their defense for 20 points on 10 - 13 shooting, as well as eight assists. Parker also nabbed three steals in 32 minutes. Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs in scoring with 24 points and had a double double with 13 rebounds; he tallied four assists and four steals as well. Danny Green chipped in 18 points, six rebounds and four assists, going 4 - 9 from three point range. David West started his second game in a row, covering for LaMarcus Aldridge, who remains side - lined with an ankle sprain. The Spurs shot a strong 51 percent from the field and looked great as a team. Phoenix was missing half of their starting back court as Eric Bledsoe sat out with a sore knee. Brandon Knight did what he could with 18 points and eight assists in 38 minutes but tallied a dangerous eight turn overs against the solid Spurs defense. Markieff Morris had a huge game with 28 points on 12 - 15 shooting, including 2 - 3 from deep, eight rebounds and four assists. Morris also had a disturbing amount of turnovers with six. the Suns as a team finished with 28 turn overs. T.J. Warren finished with 16 points in 26 minutes off the bench. The rest of the team combined for only 22 points. Up next the Spurs will defend home on Wednesday versus state rivals and top Western team, Dallas. Phoenix will head home to host New Orleans on Wednesday. The Pelicans have been heating up and could surprise the Suns. | ["TeamStat(G,'Spurs') has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 3 Losses ,has 98 Total points ,has 20 Points in 1st quarter ,has 24 Points in 2nd quarter ,has 11 Turnovers ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 7 Percentage of field goals ,has 84 Losses ,has 28 Total points ,has 7 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
The Toronto Raptors (56 - 26) closed out their best season in franchise history on Wednesday with a 103 - 96 win over the Brooklyn Nets (21 - 61). Rookie Norman Powell blew up for a career - high 30 points on 12 - for - 18 shooting on Wednesday. With several starters resting, the point guard had plenty of chances to showcase his skills. Powell also added nine rebounds and five assists. Wing Terrence Ross, too, had a big night, recording 24 points off the bench. Ross coupled the scoring outburst with 10 rebounds. The Raptors have had the two seed locked up for weeks, and will look to take on the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. The Nets, meanwhile, closed out a disappointing season with their tenth loss in a row. The team finishes with the NBA's third - worst record. On top of the dismal finish, Brooklyn will be gifting its first - round pick to Boston as part of an earlier trade. Guard Bojan Bogdanovic, however, went out with a bang, scoring 29 points on 10 - for - 17 shooting. No other Net scored more than 12 on the night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Nets') has 61 Losses ,has 96 Total points ,has 21 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Raptors') has 26 Losses ,has 103 Total points ,has 56 Wins ."] |
The Washington Wizards (25 - 20) defeated the Boston Celtics (26 - 18), 123 - 108, at Verizon Center on Tuesday. The two teams checked in to Tuesday's tilt heading in opposite directions, as Boston had dropped two straight contests while Washington had prevailed in five of their previous six. That trend persisted through the opening 12 minutes, as the home team emerged from that period with a 33 - 24 advantage. Although the Celtics battled back in the second quarter, the Wizards won the second half by a 57 - 49 margin to pull away for a 15 - point victory. Washington's Big Three of John Wall, Bradley Beal and Markieff Morris combined for 77 points on 56 percent shooting, allowing the Wizards to overcome 15 turnovers. Isaiah Thomas paced the Celtics with a 25 - point, 13 - assist double - double that also included a rebound and two steals. Al Horford totaled 22 points, four assists, two rebounds and a block. Jae Crowder managed 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal. Marcus Smart drew another start in place of Avery Bradley (Achilles) and posted 13 points, five rebounds, an assist and four steals. Jonas Jerebko and Jaylen Brown led the second unit with a pair of eight - point efforts. Beal led the way with a game - high 31 points, which he supplemented with five assists, two rebounds and two steals. Wall supplied 27 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block. Morris followed with a 19 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also featured four assists and a pair of blocks. With his three talented teammates tallying such high usage rates, Otto Porter, Jr. provided a modest six points and four rebounds. Kelly Oubre, Jr. continued his strong play off the bench with 11 points, three rebounds, a steal and a block. The Celtics head back home to face off with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday evening, while the Wizards travel to Atlanta to battle with the Hawks on Friday night. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 20 Losses ,has 123 Total points ,has 15 Turnovers ,has 25 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 18 Losses ,has 108 Total points ,has 26 Turnovers ."] |
Despite Detroit shooting better from the field and free - throw line, they were dominated down low by the Pistons. In fact, they were out - rebounded 52 - 40 and were out - blocked 9 - 1. The offensive rebounding really killed Detroit, as they allowed 19 offensive rebounds, while grabbing just eight of their own. The benches were rarely used in this game, with the two teams combining for just 47 bench points. Kristaps Porzingis was the player of the game, as he scored a career - high 35 points on 13 - of - 22 shooting. Joakim Noah outplayed Andre Drummond down low, as Noah finished the game with seven points, 15 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the win. No bench player on New York scored in double figures, as Porzingis, Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony combined for 72 of the teams 105 points. Detroit is now 1 - 6 on the road and 50 at home. | ["TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 105 Number of team assists ,has 52 Total points ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pistons') has 19 Number of team assists ,has 40 Total points ."] |
The Nets battled back from a 59 - 49 halftime deficit to tie the score at 100 with 41 seconds remaining. The game remained close in overtime until Otto Porter, John Wall and Bradley Beal drained a pair of free throws apiece to seal the win. Beal's 31 points, which he supplemented with six rebounds, two assists and two steals, led Washington. Wall posted a 23 - point, 12 - assist double - double, while Porter provided a 20 - point, 10 - rebound double - double of his own. Marcin Gortat went for 14 and 14 himself, while Jason Smith led the second unit with 15 points. Bogdanovic's 21 points led Brooklyn. Brook Lopez provided 20 points, while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson registered a 13 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. Booker continued to be highly productive off the bench, tallying a 14 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. Sean Kilpatrick managed 10 points, four rebounds and two assists. | ["TeamStat(G,'Wizards') has 31 Points in 1st quarter ."] |
Isaiah Thomas matched a season - high with 37 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting, along with seven assists and four rebounds to lead the Celtics on Saturday night. Avery Bradley continued his strong play as he finished with 20 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting, along with nine rebounds, two assists and one steal, in 32 minutes. The Celtics shot 50 percent from the field and scored 40 points in the paint. Meanwhile, rookie Dario Saric led the way for the 76ers as he tied his career - high with 21 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting, including 3 - of - 6 from long range, along with 12 rebounds, in 27 minutes off the bench. All five starters scored in double digits for the Sixers, including Ersan Ilyasova, who finished with 18 points, along with six rebounds and two assists, in 30 minutes. Sergio Rodriguez tallied a career - high 15 points, along with eight assists and two steals, in 32 minutes. | ["TeamStat(G,'76ers') has 21 Percentage of field goals ."
"TeamStat(G,'Celtics') has 50 Percentage of field goals ."] |
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns, 114 - 101, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday. Russell Westbrook has been virtually unstoppable the majority of the season, but had been somewhat human the last three games after seeing a streak of seven consecutive triple - doubles snapped against the Celtics on Dec. 11. However, matched up Saturday against one of the most porous defenses in the league, especially against point guards, the perennial All-Star exploded for 26 points, a career - high 22 assists and 11 rebounds, his 50th career triple - double. He added two steals and a block as well. His spectacular performance helped negate a remarkable effort on the other side from Devin Booker, who broke out of some recent scoring doldrums in impressive fashion with a game - high 31 - points. The caliber of Westbrook's production was such that it enabled the Thunder (16 - 11) to post a double - digit victory despite getting outshot by the Suns (8 - 19) 51 to 43 percent from the field and 44 percent to 36 percent from three - point range. Booker added five assists, three boards and a steal to his aforementioned scoring haul. Eric Bledsoe, who was tormented by Westbrook for four quarters, finished with 12 points, four assists and three rebounds. Tyson Chandler came within a rebound of one of his trademark double - doubles, posting 10 points and hauling in nine boards. Marquese Chriss was productive with an eight - point, eight - rebound tally, while Jared Dudley and the returning Alex Len paced the reserves with a pair of matching eight - point efforts themselves. Steven Adams was solid in support of Westbrook offensively, compiling 19 points, seven boards, two assists and two steals. Anthony Morrow produced 11 points and two steals while drawing the start at shooting guard in place of the sidelined Victor Oladipo (wrist), while Andre Roberson matched his point total and added a rebound and three steals. Domantas Sabonis contributed nine points, four rebounds, a steal and a block, and Enes Kanter led the bench with 12 points, five rebounds, an assist and a block. The Suns next head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Monday night, while the Thunder remains home to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday evening as well. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 44 Percentage of 3 points ,has 51 Percentage of field goals ,has 11 Losses ,has 114 Total points ,has 16 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Suns') has 36 Percentage of 3 points ,has 43 Percentage of field goals ,has 19 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 8 Wins ."] |
The New Orleans Pelicans (14 - 13) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (13 - 15) 101 - 99 on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led 81 - 76, but the Pelicans were able to get hot in the fourth quarter and out - score the Thunder 25 - 18, to steal the victory on the road. The Thunder were forced into 16 turnovers, while the Pelicans only had 12. The Pelicans were led by superstar Anthony Davis, who went 16 - for - 22 from the field and 0 - for - 1 from the three - point line to score 38 points, while also grabbing 12 rebounds. Davis has now scored at least 30 points in three out of the last four games and has recorded fifteen double - doubles on the season. He's now averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds on the year. Jrue Holiday was able to record a double - double of his own. He added 11 points and 15 assists, giving him his fifth one of the year. He also played well defensively and was able to snatch four steals thorughout the game. Coming off the bench, Ryan Anderson shot 5 - for - 15 from the field and 3 - for - 9 from the three - point line to score 14 points. As one of the best sixth men in the league, Anderson is now averaging 16 points and 5 rebounds. Guards Russell Westbrook and Reggie Jackson kept the Thunder in a good position in this one. Westbrook shot 10 - for - 27 from the field, but 0 - for - 6 from beyond the arc to score 29 points. He was able to get to the line 11 times and converted on nine of those 11 attempts. While he did have eight assists, the six turnovers hurt his overall game. Jackson on the other hand shot 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score 19 points off the bench, while also adding six rebounds and five assists. Both Perry Jones and Steven Adams chipped in 12 points, with Adams grabbing 10 rebounds and giving him a double - double. The Pelicans' next game will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, while the Thunder will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. | ["TeamStat(G,'Thunder') has 15 Losses ,has 99 Total points ,has 18 Points in 4th quarter ,has 16 Turnovers ,has 13 Wins ."
"TeamStat(G,'Pelicans') has 13 Losses ,has 101 Total points ,has 25 Points in 4th quarter ,has 14 Turnovers ."] |
This was a wire - to - wire win for Dallas, as they held a double - digit lead for the final 35 minutes. Shooting was key, as they hit 52 percent from the field and 55 percent from three - point range. Julius Randle was a bright spot for the Lakers, as he collected 13 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists en route to his third career triple - double. D'Angelo Russell led the starters with 22 points, four assists and four steals. Jordan Clarkson also scored 22 points, doing that damage off the bench. Dirk Nowitzki was the star, as he scored a game - high 25 points en route to becoming the sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,0 points. He also added 11 rebounds on 9 - of - 13 shooting. Seth Curry finished with 18 points and five assists. Yogi Ferrell provided 16 points and seven assists. Nerlens Noel was a nice spark off the bench, totaling 11 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. | ["TeamStat(G,'Mavericks') has 55 Percentage of 3 points ."] |
These are two teams going in opposite directions, as the Jazz were able to add to the Timberwolves recent struggles. Utah shot over 50 percent in their win, while holding Minnesota to just 44 percent on their end. Bench production was huge as well, with Utah scoring 32 bench points to Minnesota's 21. George Hill and Gordon Hayward carried the load for the Jazz, scoring 24 points a piece. Rudy Gobert was a monster down low, finishing with 16 points and 17 rebounds of his own. All five starters scored in double figures for the Timberwolves, with Zach LaVine leading the team with 28 points. LaVine also added eight rebounds and eight assists in one of the best games of his career. Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds in his battle with Gobert. | ["TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 44 Percentage of field goals ,has 5 Points in 3rd quarter ."
"TeamStat(G,'Jazz') has 24 Percentage of field goals ."] |