Cavaliers Return Home With Win Over Hornets
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 100-98, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday evening.
The Cavaliers (7-21) were coming off a 1-2 road trip, and they used a strong first half to take care of a struggling Hornets (13-18) team that couldn’t complete a comeback in the second half. Cleveland went up 29-21 following the first quarter, and they extended their lead to 12 points following a 24-20 second quarter (53-41). Charlotte tried to mount a comeback and while the third quarter ended tied at 23-23, the Hornets went on a scoring run and won the final 12 minutes by a 10-point margin (34-24). That was not enough, however, and Cleveland secured the win. With the win, the Cavaliers improved to 4-10 at home while the Hornets fell to 6-10 on the road.
Collin Sexton was the best player for the Cavaliers, as he ended with 23 points while shooting 10-for-14 from the field. Cedi Osman had 18 points, while Kevin Love sniffed a triple-double after posting 16 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. Tristan Thompson added 14 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Jordan Clarkson added 10 points off the bench.
Terry Rozier had perhaps his best game with the Hornets, as he ended with 35 points even though he needed 27 shots to reach that mark. Cody Zeller had 15 points with nine boards, while Marvin Williams had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench. One of the biggest disappointments was Devonte’ Graham, who ended with nine points and nine assists, but he made just three of his 16 shots from the field.
The Cavaliers (7-21) were coming off a 1-2 road trip, and they used a strong first half to take care of a struggling Hornets (13-18) team that couldn’t complete a comeback in the second half. Cleveland went up 29-21 following the first quarter, and they extended their lead to 12 points following a 24-20 second quarter (53-41). Charlotte tried to mount a comeback and while the third quarter ended tied at 23-23, the Hornets went on a scoring run and won the final 12 minutes by a 10-point margin (34-24). That was not enough, however, and Cleveland secured the win. With the win, the Cavaliers improved to 4-10 at home while the Hornets fell to 6-10 on the road.
Collin Sexton was the best player for the Cavaliers, as he ended with 23 points while shooting 10-for-14 from the field. Cedi Osman had 18 points, while Kevin Love sniffed a triple-double after posting 16 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. Tristan Thompson added 14 points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Jordan Clarkson added 10 points off the bench.
Terry Rozier had perhaps his best game with the Hornets, as he ended with 35 points even though he needed 27 shots to reach that mark. Cody Zeller had 15 points with nine boards, while Marvin Williams had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench. One of the biggest disappointments was Devonte’ Graham, who ended with nine points and nine assists, but he made just three of his 16 shots from the field.
Raptors Defeat Pistons, 112-99
The Toronto Raptors defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 112-99, at Little Ceasar's Arena on Wednesday.
While there were nine ties and 11 lead changes in the first half, Toronto never surrendered the lead after that. In fact, the Raptors outscored the Pistons in the middle quarters, 66-50, leading by at least nine points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, with the Raptors hitting 13-of-35 and the Pistons connecting on just 6-of-35. In addition, Toronto out-assisted Detroit, 27-19.
The Raptors (19-8) were led by Pascal Siakam, who tallied 26 points, five rebounds, three assists and four blocks. Kyle Lowry recorded a triple-double, collecting 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. OG Anunoby generated 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Serge Ibaka led the bench with 25 points and 13 boards.
The Pistons (11-17) were led by Andre Drummond, collecting 22 points, 18 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Blake Griffin totaled 15 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Bruce Brown amassed 12 points, three rebounds and two assists while Derrick Rose led the bench with 16 points, four rebounds and five assists.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with Toronto playing host to the Washington Wizards and Detroit traveling to face the Boston Celtics.
While there were nine ties and 11 lead changes in the first half, Toronto never surrendered the lead after that. In fact, the Raptors outscored the Pistons in the middle quarters, 66-50, leading by at least nine points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, with the Raptors hitting 13-of-35 and the Pistons connecting on just 6-of-35. In addition, Toronto out-assisted Detroit, 27-19.
The Raptors (19-8) were led by Pascal Siakam, who tallied 26 points, five rebounds, three assists and four blocks. Kyle Lowry recorded a triple-double, collecting 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. OG Anunoby generated 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Serge Ibaka led the bench with 25 points and 13 boards.
The Pistons (11-17) were led by Andre Drummond, collecting 22 points, 18 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Blake Griffin totaled 15 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Bruce Brown amassed 12 points, three rebounds and two assists while Derrick Rose led the bench with 16 points, four rebounds and five assists.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with Toronto playing host to the Washington Wizards and Detroit traveling to face the Boston Celtics.
Heat Hand Sixers First Home Loss
By Dan Bruno
The Miami Heat defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers, 108-104, at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening.
The Heat put on a great performance to hand the 76ers their first home loss of the season. The 76ers got out to a good start at home, as they led through the first quarter and took a 29-19 lead into the second. The Heat turned it up a notch in the second and outscored the hosts by 18 points in the quarter, to take a 56-48 lead into halftime. The Heat held a solid lead through the third but the Sixers brought it to a four-point game late in the quarter, before trailing by eight again, to start the fourth. The Heat caught fire to start the fourth and quickly pushed their lead to 16, but the 76ers had no quit, as they cut it to a two-point game with one second left. The Heat sealed the deal at the foul line to move to 9-7 on the road.
Kendrick Nunn led the Heat with 26 points, five assists, four rebounds and a steal, in 41 minutes. Bam Adebayo finished tie 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals, while Jimmy Butler added 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Heat shot 47 percent from the field, including 12-of-31 from long range.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 22 points, 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal, in 35 minutes. Tobias Harris tallied 20 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Josh Richardson and Ben Simmons added 17 points each. The Sixers shot 42 percent from the field, including 12-of-39 from long range.
The Sixers (20-9) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Mavs on Friday. The Heat (20-8) play host to the Knicks on Friday.
The Heat put on a great performance to hand the 76ers their first home loss of the season. The 76ers got out to a good start at home, as they led through the first quarter and took a 29-19 lead into the second. The Heat turned it up a notch in the second and outscored the hosts by 18 points in the quarter, to take a 56-48 lead into halftime. The Heat held a solid lead through the third but the Sixers brought it to a four-point game late in the quarter, before trailing by eight again, to start the fourth. The Heat caught fire to start the fourth and quickly pushed their lead to 16, but the 76ers had no quit, as they cut it to a two-point game with one second left. The Heat sealed the deal at the foul line to move to 9-7 on the road.
Kendrick Nunn led the Heat with 26 points, five assists, four rebounds and a steal, in 41 minutes. Bam Adebayo finished tie 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals, while Jimmy Butler added 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Heat shot 47 percent from the field, including 12-of-31 from long range.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 22 points, 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal, in 35 minutes. Tobias Harris tallied 20 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Josh Richardson and Ben Simmons added 17 points each. The Sixers shot 42 percent from the field, including 12-of-39 from long range.
The Sixers (20-9) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Mavs on Friday. The Heat (20-8) play host to the Knicks on Friday.
Bulls Win OT Thriller Over Wizards
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards in overtime, 110-109, at Capital One Arena on Wednesday evening.
The Wizards (8-18) were coming off a win that snapped a four-game losing streak the last time out, but they found themselves in the losing end once again as the Bulls (11-19) made the game-winning shot with 9.1 seconds left in the overtime. The game seemed to go on the Wizards’ way all night long, as Washington won each of the first three quarters, but the Bulls stormed with a huge comeback in the final 12 minutes that forced the OT period. The Wizards were also leading in the overtime, but Zach LaVine found Wendell Carter Jr. and he made the winning bucket for Chicago. With the win, the Bulls moved to 5-9 on the road while the Wizards fell to 4-7 at home.
Lauri Markkanen was the best player for the Bulls, as he ended with 31 points (making 12 of his 19 field goals) and adding nine rebounds. Zach LaVine endured a rough night from the field since he went 6-for-23, but he also made all of his 11 free throws to finish with 24 points. Kris Dunn had 15 points, five assists, and five boards. Tomas Satoransky had 17 points. Wendell Carter Jr. had nine points and nine boards to go along with the game-winning shot.
Davis Bertans moved to the starting lineup and he delivered, as he finished with a team-high 26 points to go along with seven rebounds. Bradley Beal had 22 points, seven rebounds and seven boards. Isaiah Thomas had 16 points, and Ian Mahinmi had eight points with six rebounds in only 24 minutes. Troy Brown Jr. had 10 points off the bench.
The Wizards (8-18) were coming off a win that snapped a four-game losing streak the last time out, but they found themselves in the losing end once again as the Bulls (11-19) made the game-winning shot with 9.1 seconds left in the overtime. The game seemed to go on the Wizards’ way all night long, as Washington won each of the first three quarters, but the Bulls stormed with a huge comeback in the final 12 minutes that forced the OT period. The Wizards were also leading in the overtime, but Zach LaVine found Wendell Carter Jr. and he made the winning bucket for Chicago. With the win, the Bulls moved to 5-9 on the road while the Wizards fell to 4-7 at home.
Lauri Markkanen was the best player for the Bulls, as he ended with 31 points (making 12 of his 19 field goals) and adding nine rebounds. Zach LaVine endured a rough night from the field since he went 6-for-23, but he also made all of his 11 free throws to finish with 24 points. Kris Dunn had 15 points, five assists, and five boards. Tomas Satoransky had 17 points. Wendell Carter Jr. had nine points and nine boards to go along with the game-winning shot.
Davis Bertans moved to the starting lineup and he delivered, as he finished with a team-high 26 points to go along with seven rebounds. Bradley Beal had 22 points, seven rebounds and seven boards. Isaiah Thomas had 16 points, and Ian Mahinmi had eight points with six rebounds in only 24 minutes. Troy Brown Jr. had 10 points off the bench.
Pelicans Defeat T'Wolves, 107-99
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-99, at Target Center on Wednesday.
A 32-25 first quarter really set the tone in this game for the Pelicans, with a 31-25 second quarter putting the game to bed. In fact, New Orleans led by at least eight points for the entirety of the second half. Rebounding was a huge factor, with the Pelicans out-rebounding the Timberwolves, 55-43. In addition, New Orleans shot 44 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range while holding Minnesota to 38 percent from the field and 26 percent from long range.
The Pelicans (7-22) were led by Brandon Ingram, who collected 34 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jrue Holiday accrued 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Derrick Favors totaled six points and 11 rebounds while Josh Hart led the bench with 11 points, six rebounds and two assists. Lonzo Ball accumulated 10 points, six rebounds and six assists off the pine as well.
The Timberwolves (10-16) had to play this game without Karl-Anthony Towns, as Andrew Wiggins led the way with 27 points and seven rebounds. Gorgui Dieng started for Towns and amassed 13 points and eight rebounds. Jeff Teague went just 1-of-8 from the field to finish with five points and nine assists. Robert Covington led the bench with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with New Orleans traveling to face the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota facing the Denver Nuggets on the road as well.
A 32-25 first quarter really set the tone in this game for the Pelicans, with a 31-25 second quarter putting the game to bed. In fact, New Orleans led by at least eight points for the entirety of the second half. Rebounding was a huge factor, with the Pelicans out-rebounding the Timberwolves, 55-43. In addition, New Orleans shot 44 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range while holding Minnesota to 38 percent from the field and 26 percent from long range.
The Pelicans (7-22) were led by Brandon Ingram, who collected 34 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jrue Holiday accrued 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Derrick Favors totaled six points and 11 rebounds while Josh Hart led the bench with 11 points, six rebounds and two assists. Lonzo Ball accumulated 10 points, six rebounds and six assists off the pine as well.
The Timberwolves (10-16) had to play this game without Karl-Anthony Towns, as Andrew Wiggins led the way with 27 points and seven rebounds. Gorgui Dieng started for Towns and amassed 13 points and eight rebounds. Jeff Teague went just 1-of-8 from the field to finish with five points and nine assists. Robert Covington led the bench with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with New Orleans traveling to face the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota facing the Denver Nuggets on the road as well.
Thunder Rally For Impressive Home Win
By Dan Bruno
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 126-122, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday evening.
The Grizzlies got out to a good start on the road, as they led for almost the entire first quarter and took a 32-27 lead into the second. The Grizzlies stayed on the attack and pushed their lead to 16, mid way through the second, before taking a nine-point lead into halftime. The Grizzlies carried the momentum into the third, as they pushed their lead to 24, with 7:10 left in the third. However, the Thunder closed the quarter on a 28-11 run, to make a seven-point game heading into the fourth. The Thunder continued to fight through the fourth and grabbed the lead early in the quarter. They outscored the visitors by 11 points in the fourth, to walk away with their fifth win in their last seven games.
Dennis Schroder led the Thunder with 31 points, seven assists, three rebounds and a steal, in 32 minutes off the bench. Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points each, while Chris Paul finished with 18 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. The Thunder shot 55 percent from the field, including 7-of-24 from deep.
Meanwhile, Brandon Clarke led the Grizzlies with 27 points ad seven rebounds, in 25 minutes off the bench. Jonas Valanciunas tallied 24 points, nine rebounds and three assists, while Ja Morant added 22 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The Grizzlies shot 51 percent from the field, including 10-of-25 from long range.
The Grizzlies (10-18) will look to bounce back as they take on the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday. The Thunder (13-14) play host to the Suns on Friday.
The Grizzlies got out to a good start on the road, as they led for almost the entire first quarter and took a 32-27 lead into the second. The Grizzlies stayed on the attack and pushed their lead to 16, mid way through the second, before taking a nine-point lead into halftime. The Grizzlies carried the momentum into the third, as they pushed their lead to 24, with 7:10 left in the third. However, the Thunder closed the quarter on a 28-11 run, to make a seven-point game heading into the fourth. The Thunder continued to fight through the fourth and grabbed the lead early in the quarter. They outscored the visitors by 11 points in the fourth, to walk away with their fifth win in their last seven games.
Dennis Schroder led the Thunder with 31 points, seven assists, three rebounds and a steal, in 32 minutes off the bench. Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points each, while Chris Paul finished with 18 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. The Thunder shot 55 percent from the field, including 7-of-24 from deep.
Meanwhile, Brandon Clarke led the Grizzlies with 27 points ad seven rebounds, in 25 minutes off the bench. Jonas Valanciunas tallied 24 points, nine rebounds and three assists, while Ja Morant added 22 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The Grizzlies shot 51 percent from the field, including 10-of-25 from long range.
The Grizzlies (10-18) will look to bounce back as they take on the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday. The Thunder (13-14) play host to the Suns on Friday.
Nuggets Defeat Magic, 113-104
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 113-104, at Pepsi Center on Wednesday.
While Orlando led by 19 points early in the second half, Denver was able to prevail. In fact, they ended up outscoring Orlando in the third quarter, 39-16, holding the lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Prior to that, there were six ties and eight lead changes in total. Denver dominated the boards, outrebounding Orlando, 52-35. In addition, the Nuggets shot 48 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range while holding the Magic to 43 percent from the field and 38 percent from long range.
The Magic (12-16) were led by Nikola Vucevic, who collected 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Evan Fournier amassed 13 points and three assists. Aaron Gordon went just 4-of-14 from the field to finish with nine points, seven rebounds and three assists. D.J. Augustin led the bench with 18 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
The Nuggets (18-8) were led by Jamal Murray, who collected 33 points and five rebounds. Nikola Jokic generated 18 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists. Paul Millsap accumulated 15 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Will Barton totaled nine points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Mason Plumlee led the bench with nine points, six rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with Denver remaining home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves while Orlando stays on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers.
While Orlando led by 19 points early in the second half, Denver was able to prevail. In fact, they ended up outscoring Orlando in the third quarter, 39-16, holding the lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Prior to that, there were six ties and eight lead changes in total. Denver dominated the boards, outrebounding Orlando, 52-35. In addition, the Nuggets shot 48 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range while holding the Magic to 43 percent from the field and 38 percent from long range.
The Magic (12-16) were led by Nikola Vucevic, who collected 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Evan Fournier amassed 13 points and three assists. Aaron Gordon went just 4-of-14 from the field to finish with nine points, seven rebounds and three assists. D.J. Augustin led the bench with 18 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
The Nuggets (18-8) were led by Jamal Murray, who collected 33 points and five rebounds. Nikola Jokic generated 18 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists. Paul Millsap accumulated 15 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Will Barton totaled nine points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Mason Plumlee led the bench with nine points, six rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Friday, with Denver remaining home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves while Orlando stays on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers.
Celtics Get Past Mavericks, 109-103
The Boston Celtics take on the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday night.
The Mavericks (18-9) had already notched one impressive victory over an elite Eastern Conference opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, and they got off to a good start in their quest for a second one by jumping out to a 55-50 halftime lead over the Celtics (18-7). However, the tide of the game changed in the third quarter, when Boston outscored Dallas by a 26-18 margin with strong play on both ends of the floor. The visitors ultimately made their advantage hold up, with a 12-7 run over the first 5:22 of the final period helping them to establish a solid cushion. Ryan Broekhoff helped the Mavs get as close as 107-103 with 20.3 seconds remaining with a pair of free throws, but Jaylen Brown sunk a pair of his own to seal the win.
Kemba Walker paced the Celtics with 32 points, adding five rebounds, three assists and one block. Brown finished with 26 points, nine boards, one block and one steal. Jayson Tatum delivered 24 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one block.
Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included two assists, three blocks and one steal. Seth Curry poured in 20 points and also offered four rebounds and two assists. Tim Hardaway managed 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jalen Bruson delivered a 10-point, 11-assist double-double that also included seven rebounds.
The Celtics will head back home and face the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, while the Mavericks pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night as well.
The Mavericks (18-9) had already notched one impressive victory over an elite Eastern Conference opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, and they got off to a good start in their quest for a second one by jumping out to a 55-50 halftime lead over the Celtics (18-7). However, the tide of the game changed in the third quarter, when Boston outscored Dallas by a 26-18 margin with strong play on both ends of the floor. The visitors ultimately made their advantage hold up, with a 12-7 run over the first 5:22 of the final period helping them to establish a solid cushion. Ryan Broekhoff helped the Mavs get as close as 107-103 with 20.3 seconds remaining with a pair of free throws, but Jaylen Brown sunk a pair of his own to seal the win.
Kemba Walker paced the Celtics with 32 points, adding five rebounds, three assists and one block. Brown finished with 26 points, nine boards, one block and one steal. Jayson Tatum delivered 24 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one block.
Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included two assists, three blocks and one steal. Seth Curry poured in 20 points and also offered four rebounds and two assists. Tim Hardaway managed 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jalen Bruson delivered a 10-point, 11-assist double-double that also included seven rebounds.
The Celtics will head back home and face the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, while the Mavericks pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night as well.
Trail Blazers Topple Warriors, 122-112
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 122-112, at Moda Center on Wednesday night.
The Trail Blazers (12-16) looked ready to take care of business against an inferior opponent early, as they played a strong offensive opening period and headed into the second quarter with a 40-29 advantage. However, a game Warriors (5-24) battled back to narrow their deficit to one going into intermission. Ultimately, Portland regrouped at halftime and outscored Golden State by a 55-46 margin in the second half to seal a double-digit home win.
D'Angelo Russell paced the Warriors with 26 points, adding seven assists, one rebound, two blocks and one steal. Glenn Robinson III turned in 17 points and four rebounds. Alec Burks supplied 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. Willie Cauley-Stein registered 12 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal. Eric Paschall managed 11 points and four boards, while Marquese Chriss generated a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one assist and one block.
Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with a 31-point, 13-assist double-double that also included five rebounds, one steal and one block. C.J. McCollum furnished 30 points, five boards, three assists and one steal. Carmelo Anthony supplied 17 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Hassan Whiteside contributed a 16-point, 23-rebound double-double that also included two blocks. Skal Labissiere turned in 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
The Warriors head back home to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, while the Trail Blazers remain home and tangle with the Orlando Magic on Friday night as well.
The Trail Blazers (12-16) looked ready to take care of business against an inferior opponent early, as they played a strong offensive opening period and headed into the second quarter with a 40-29 advantage. However, a game Warriors (5-24) battled back to narrow their deficit to one going into intermission. Ultimately, Portland regrouped at halftime and outscored Golden State by a 55-46 margin in the second half to seal a double-digit home win.
D'Angelo Russell paced the Warriors with 26 points, adding seven assists, one rebound, two blocks and one steal. Glenn Robinson III turned in 17 points and four rebounds. Alec Burks supplied 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. Willie Cauley-Stein registered 12 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal. Eric Paschall managed 11 points and four boards, while Marquese Chriss generated a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one assist and one block.
Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with a 31-point, 13-assist double-double that also included five rebounds, one steal and one block. C.J. McCollum furnished 30 points, five boards, three assists and one steal. Carmelo Anthony supplied 17 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Hassan Whiteside contributed a 16-point, 23-rebound double-double that also included two blocks. Skal Labissiere turned in 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
The Warriors head back home to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, while the Trail Blazers remain home and tangle with the Orlando Magic on Friday night as well.