Cavs Rally To Hold Off Grizzlies
By Dan Bruno
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 114-107, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday evening.
The contest got out to a competitive start with the Grizzlies holding a two-point lead after one quarter. The Cavs picked up the pace in the second, as they pulled ahead early and led for most of the quarter, before taking a 55-51 lead into halftime. The Cavs stayed on top to begin the third quarter, but the Grizzlies closed the quarter on a 17-11 run, to take a six-point lead into the final frame. The Grizzlies pushed their lead to 12, as they led 93-81, with 10:30 to go in the contest. However, the Cavs mounted a fierce rally to outscore the visitors 33-14 the rest of the way, including 11-4 through the final three minutes. This marks the second straight win for the Cavs and the second straight loss for the Grizzlies.
Jordan Clarkson led the Cavs with 33 points on 12-of-17 shooting, in 30 minutes off the bench. Kevin Love followed up with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Tristan Thompson added 10 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and a block. The Cavs shot 44 percent from the field, including 17-of-37 from deep.
Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points on 9-of-19 shooting, in 34 minutes. Dillon Brooks added 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block, while Jonas Valanciunas tallied 14 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two assists. The Grizzlies shot 43 percent from the field, including 14-of-41 from long range.
The Grizzlies (10-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Kings on Saturday. The Cavs (8-21) play host to the Hawks on Monday.
The contest got out to a competitive start with the Grizzlies holding a two-point lead after one quarter. The Cavs picked up the pace in the second, as they pulled ahead early and led for most of the quarter, before taking a 55-51 lead into halftime. The Cavs stayed on top to begin the third quarter, but the Grizzlies closed the quarter on a 17-11 run, to take a six-point lead into the final frame. The Grizzlies pushed their lead to 12, as they led 93-81, with 10:30 to go in the contest. However, the Cavs mounted a fierce rally to outscore the visitors 33-14 the rest of the way, including 11-4 through the final three minutes. This marks the second straight win for the Cavs and the second straight loss for the Grizzlies.
Jordan Clarkson led the Cavs with 33 points on 12-of-17 shooting, in 30 minutes off the bench. Kevin Love followed up with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Tristan Thompson added 10 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and a block. The Cavs shot 44 percent from the field, including 17-of-37 from deep.
Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points on 9-of-19 shooting, in 34 minutes. Dillon Brooks added 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block, while Jonas Valanciunas tallied 14 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two assists. The Grizzlies shot 43 percent from the field, including 14-of-41 from long range.
The Grizzlies (10-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Kings on Saturday. The Cavs (8-21) play host to the Hawks on Monday.
Pacers Defeat Kings, 119-105
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 119-105, at Banker's Life Fieldhouse on Friday.
While there were seven lead changes in the opening 15 minutes, Indiana rode a 38-25 second quarter to their victory. In fact, that allowed the Pacers to hold a double-digit lead for the final 21 minutes of play. The key for Indiana was their shooting, hitting 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range. They also out-assisted the Kings, 34-25.
The Kings (12-16) were led by Richaun Holmes, who tallied 20 points and nine rebounds on 9-of-10 shooting. Nemanja Bjelica totaled 13 points, five rebounds and three assists. Buddy Hield went just 3-of-15 from the field to accrue seven points, eight rebounds and six assists. Marvin Bagley led the bench with 17 points, five boards and three blocks.
The Pacers (20-9) were led by T.J. Warren, who generated 23 points and four rebounds. Myles Turner accumulated 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Domantas Sabonis amassed 15 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks while Malcolm Brogdon finished with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists. T.J. McConnell led the bench with 15 points and eight assists.
Sacramento has to play again on Saturday, traveling to face the Memphis Grizzlies. As for Indiana, they play the Milwaukee Bucks on the road for their next fixture,
While there were seven lead changes in the opening 15 minutes, Indiana rode a 38-25 second quarter to their victory. In fact, that allowed the Pacers to hold a double-digit lead for the final 21 minutes of play. The key for Indiana was their shooting, hitting 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range. They also out-assisted the Kings, 34-25.
The Kings (12-16) were led by Richaun Holmes, who tallied 20 points and nine rebounds on 9-of-10 shooting. Nemanja Bjelica totaled 13 points, five rebounds and three assists. Buddy Hield went just 3-of-15 from the field to accrue seven points, eight rebounds and six assists. Marvin Bagley led the bench with 17 points, five boards and three blocks.
The Pacers (20-9) were led by T.J. Warren, who generated 23 points and four rebounds. Myles Turner accumulated 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Domantas Sabonis amassed 15 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks while Malcolm Brogdon finished with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists. T.J. McConnell led the bench with 15 points and eight assists.
Sacramento has to play again on Saturday, traveling to face the Memphis Grizzlies. As for Indiana, they play the Milwaukee Bucks on the road for their next fixture,
Celtics Pummel Pistons, 114-93
The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons, 114-93, at TD Garden on Friday.
While there were four ties and five lead changes in the opening 15 minutes of this game, Boston dominated from there. In fact, the Celtics outscored the Pistons, 63-43, in the second and third quarters, leading by at least 20 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. The Celtics shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Pistons to just 40 percent shooting. In addition, Boston out-rebounded Detroit, 51-36 while out-blocking them, 9-2. The Pistons also committed 24 turnovers.
The Pistons (11-18) were led by Andre Drummond, who collected 12 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and six steals. Markieff Morris amassed 10 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Bruce Brown accrued nine points, five rebounds and five assists while Thon Maker led the bench with 15 points and seven boards.
The Celtics (19-7) were led by Jaylen Brown, who tallied 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jayson Tatum totaled 26 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Daniel Theis generated eight points, six rebounds and four blocks while Kemba Walker led the team with 11 assists despite not making a shot. Enes Kanter led the team with 18 rebounds off the bench.
On deck for Boston is a home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. They actually play only one team with a record over .500 across their next 10 games. As for Detroit, they face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday for their next outing.
While there were four ties and five lead changes in the opening 15 minutes of this game, Boston dominated from there. In fact, the Celtics outscored the Pistons, 63-43, in the second and third quarters, leading by at least 20 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. The Celtics shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Pistons to just 40 percent shooting. In addition, Boston out-rebounded Detroit, 51-36 while out-blocking them, 9-2. The Pistons also committed 24 turnovers.
The Pistons (11-18) were led by Andre Drummond, who collected 12 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and six steals. Markieff Morris amassed 10 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Bruce Brown accrued nine points, five rebounds and five assists while Thon Maker led the bench with 15 points and seven boards.
The Celtics (19-7) were led by Jaylen Brown, who tallied 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jayson Tatum totaled 26 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Daniel Theis generated eight points, six rebounds and four blocks while Kemba Walker led the team with 11 assists despite not making a shot. Enes Kanter led the team with 18 rebounds off the bench.
On deck for Boston is a home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. They actually play only one team with a record over .500 across their next 10 games. As for Detroit, they face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday for their next outing.
Raptors Defeat Wizards, 122-118
The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Washington Wizards, 122-118, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday.
While this wasn't necessarily a wire-to-wire win for the Raptors, they held the lead for the final 45 minutes of play. In fact, Toronto rode a 40-23 first quarter to a big first-half lead and Washington could never recapture it from there despite tying the game midway through the fourth quarter. Toronto ended up shooting 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range. While not winning by much, the Raptors won the rebounding, assists and block differentials as well.
The Wizards (8-19) were led by Bradley Beal, who tallied 37 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Isaiah Thomas amassed 13 points, two rebounds and five assists. Davis Bertans generated 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists on just 3-of-15 from the field. Ish Smith shot 9-of-9 off the bench to finish with 26 points and two assists.
The Raptors (20-8) had to play this game without Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell but Kyle Lowry led the way with 26 points, four rebounds and nine assists. Serge Ibaka accumulated 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. OG Anunoby provided 18 points, seven rebounds and two assists while Fred VanVleet collected 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
On deck for Washington is another road game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. As for Toronto, they play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday for their next outing.
While this wasn't necessarily a wire-to-wire win for the Raptors, they held the lead for the final 45 minutes of play. In fact, Toronto rode a 40-23 first quarter to a big first-half lead and Washington could never recapture it from there despite tying the game midway through the fourth quarter. Toronto ended up shooting 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range. While not winning by much, the Raptors won the rebounding, assists and block differentials as well.
The Wizards (8-19) were led by Bradley Beal, who tallied 37 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Isaiah Thomas amassed 13 points, two rebounds and five assists. Davis Bertans generated 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists on just 3-of-15 from the field. Ish Smith shot 9-of-9 off the bench to finish with 26 points and two assists.
The Raptors (20-8) had to play this game without Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell but Kyle Lowry led the way with 26 points, four rebounds and nine assists. Serge Ibaka accumulated 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. OG Anunoby provided 18 points, seven rebounds and two assists while Fred VanVleet collected 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
On deck for Washington is another road game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. As for Toronto, they play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday for their next outing.
Heat Defeat Knicks, 129-114
The Miami Heat defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 129-114, at American Airlines Arena on Friday.
A 39-20 first quarter really set the tone in this game, with Miami winning in dominating fashion. In fact, the Heat led by at least 15 points for the final three quarters, leading by 34 at times in this lopsided result. Miami ended up shooting 56 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range. In addition, the Heat out-rebounded the Knicks, 51-41, while out-assisting them, 34-23.
The Knicks (7-22) starters were led by Marcus Morris, who amassed 15 points and three rebounds. Julius Randle generated 13 points and eight rebounds. R.J. Barrett went just 1-of-10 from the field to accrue two points, two rebounds and no assists in 20 minutes. Bobby Portis led the bench with 30 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
The Heat (21-8) were led by Bam Adebayo, who tallied 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Jimmy Butler took just three shots but accrued nine points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Duncan Robinson provided 18 points and three assists while Kendrick Nunn totaled 15 points, two rebounds and three assists. Goran Dragic led the bench with 18 points and eight assists. Kelly Olynyk had a double-double off the bench as well.
Things don't get any easier for New York, facing the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. As for Miami, they play host to the Utah Jazz on Monday for their next fixture.
A 39-20 first quarter really set the tone in this game, with Miami winning in dominating fashion. In fact, the Heat led by at least 15 points for the final three quarters, leading by 34 at times in this lopsided result. Miami ended up shooting 56 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range. In addition, the Heat out-rebounded the Knicks, 51-41, while out-assisting them, 34-23.
The Knicks (7-22) starters were led by Marcus Morris, who amassed 15 points and three rebounds. Julius Randle generated 13 points and eight rebounds. R.J. Barrett went just 1-of-10 from the field to accrue two points, two rebounds and no assists in 20 minutes. Bobby Portis led the bench with 30 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
The Heat (21-8) were led by Bam Adebayo, who tallied 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Jimmy Butler took just three shots but accrued nine points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Duncan Robinson provided 18 points and three assists while Kendrick Nunn totaled 15 points, two rebounds and three assists. Goran Dragic led the bench with 18 points and eight assists. Kelly Olynyk had a double-double off the bench as well.
Things don't get any easier for New York, facing the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. As for Miami, they play host to the Utah Jazz on Monday for their next fixture.
Mavs Hand Sixers Second Consecutive Home Loss
By Dan Bruno
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers, 117-98, at Wells Fargo Center on Friday evening.
After starting the season 14-0 at home, the 76ers fell for their second consecutive home loss. The 76ers jumped out to an 11-5 lead early on, but the Mavericks rallied to take a 35-28 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Sixers closed in to start the second, but the Mavs pulled back ahead and took a six-point lead into halftime. Again the 76ers bought it back to a one-possession game early in the third, but the Mavs charged ahead and expanded their lead to 11 points, heading into the final frame. The Mavs held a double-digit lead through most of the fourth quarter, as they held on for the impressive road win. This marks the seventh straight road win for the Mavs, as they move to 11-2 on the road.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavs with 27 points on 10-of-21 shooing, in 32 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 22 points, 18 rebounds, four blocks and a steal, while Seth Curry, Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in 11 points each. The Mavs shot 52 percent from the field, including 14-of-33 from long range.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 33 points, 17 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block, in 33 minutes. Ben Simmons added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while Josh Richardson chipped in 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Tobias Harris had a tough night, as he finished with seven points on 3-of-11 shooting.
The 76ers (20-10) will look to avoid a third consecutive loss, as they play host to the Wizards on Saturday. The Mavericks (19-9) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Sunday.
After starting the season 14-0 at home, the 76ers fell for their second consecutive home loss. The 76ers jumped out to an 11-5 lead early on, but the Mavericks rallied to take a 35-28 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Sixers closed in to start the second, but the Mavs pulled back ahead and took a six-point lead into halftime. Again the 76ers bought it back to a one-possession game early in the third, but the Mavs charged ahead and expanded their lead to 11 points, heading into the final frame. The Mavs held a double-digit lead through most of the fourth quarter, as they held on for the impressive road win. This marks the seventh straight road win for the Mavs, as they move to 11-2 on the road.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavs with 27 points on 10-of-21 shooing, in 32 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 22 points, 18 rebounds, four blocks and a steal, while Seth Curry, Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in 11 points each. The Mavs shot 52 percent from the field, including 14-of-33 from long range.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 33 points, 17 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block, in 33 minutes. Ben Simmons added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while Josh Richardson chipped in 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Tobias Harris had a tough night, as he finished with seven points on 3-of-11 shooting.
The 76ers (20-10) will look to avoid a third consecutive loss, as they play host to the Wizards on Saturday. The Mavericks (19-9) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Sunday.
Thunder Blasts Suns, 126-108
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns, 126-108, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday night.
The Thunder (14-14) came in looking to finally even their record at .500 again after a rough start to the season, but they encountered a game Suns (11-17) squad early. OKC held only a 57-50 halftime lead before both teams combined for an 85-point tally in the third quarter. The hosts still managed to outscore Phoenix by a 44-41 margin during that period, and the 10-point lead they carried into the fourth quarter increased to 18 by game's end courtesy of a 25-17 edge for the Thunder in the final 12 minutes.
Ricky Rubio led the Suns with 24 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one steal. Devin Booker furnished 18 points, four boards, three assists and one steal. Dario Saric supplied 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal. Kelly Oubre, Jr. delivered 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal. Elie Okobo led the bench with 11 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with a career-high 32 points, complementing them with four boards, three assists and one steal. Dennis Schroder followed with 24 points, nine boards and six assists. Danilo Gallinari registered 22 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block. Chris Paul managed 15 points, seven assists, two rebounds and one steal, while Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel went for 10 points apiece.
The Suns head back home and take on the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, while the Thunder remain home and face the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
The Thunder (14-14) came in looking to finally even their record at .500 again after a rough start to the season, but they encountered a game Suns (11-17) squad early. OKC held only a 57-50 halftime lead before both teams combined for an 85-point tally in the third quarter. The hosts still managed to outscore Phoenix by a 44-41 margin during that period, and the 10-point lead they carried into the fourth quarter increased to 18 by game's end courtesy of a 25-17 edge for the Thunder in the final 12 minutes.
Ricky Rubio led the Suns with 24 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one steal. Devin Booker furnished 18 points, four boards, three assists and one steal. Dario Saric supplied 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal. Kelly Oubre, Jr. delivered 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal. Elie Okobo led the bench with 11 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with a career-high 32 points, complementing them with four boards, three assists and one steal. Dennis Schroder followed with 24 points, nine boards and six assists. Danilo Gallinari registered 22 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block. Chris Paul managed 15 points, seven assists, two rebounds and one steal, while Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel went for 10 points apiece.
The Suns head back home and take on the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, while the Thunder remain home and face the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
Nuggets Earn Fifth Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-100, at Pepsi Center on Friday evening.
The Nuggets got out to a great start at home, as they took a 33-20 lead after one quarter. They maintained a comfortable lead through the second, but the Timberwolves trimmed it to a 10-point game by halftime. The Timberwolves came out strong in the third and brought it to a two-point game with four minutes left in the quarter, but the Nuggets pushed it back to a seven-point game entering the final frame. The Nuggets kept their foot on the gas to start the fourth and pushed their lead to 16 points, with 5:11 left in the contest. The Nuggets held on to earn their fifth straight win, while this marks the ninth straight loss for Minnesota.
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 36 minutes. Nikola Jokic added 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks, while Will Barton chipped in 13 points, four rebounds and two assists. The Nuggets shot 49 percent from the field, including 10-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), Andrew Wiggins led the Timberwolves with 19 points, six assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Gorgui Dieng added 18 points and six rebounds, while Jeff Teague tallied 13 points, to rebounds and two assists. The Timberwolves shot 41 percent from the field, including 10-of-42 from long range.
The Timberwolves (10-17) will look to bounce back as they take on the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Nuggets (19-8) take on the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The Nuggets got out to a great start at home, as they took a 33-20 lead after one quarter. They maintained a comfortable lead through the second, but the Timberwolves trimmed it to a 10-point game by halftime. The Timberwolves came out strong in the third and brought it to a two-point game with four minutes left in the quarter, but the Nuggets pushed it back to a seven-point game entering the final frame. The Nuggets kept their foot on the gas to start the fourth and pushed their lead to 16 points, with 5:11 left in the contest. The Nuggets held on to earn their fifth straight win, while this marks the ninth straight loss for Minnesota.
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 28 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 36 minutes. Nikola Jokic added 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks, while Will Barton chipped in 13 points, four rebounds and two assists. The Nuggets shot 49 percent from the field, including 10-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), Andrew Wiggins led the Timberwolves with 19 points, six assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Gorgui Dieng added 18 points and six rebounds, while Jeff Teague tallied 13 points, to rebounds and two assists. The Timberwolves shot 41 percent from the field, including 10-of-42 from long range.
The Timberwolves (10-17) will look to bounce back as they take on the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Nuggets (19-8) take on the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Trail Blazers Topple Magic, 118-103
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Orlando Magic, 118-103, at Moda Center on Friday night.
The Trail Blazers (13-16) came out of the gates playing stellar ball on both ends of the floor, as they jumped out to a 31-13 first-quarter lead. The Magic (12-17) were much more competitive from that point forward, actually outscoring Portland by a 90-87 margin over the final three quarters. However, that wasn't nearly enough to erase the significant hole they'd dug from themselves, with Orlando suffering its 11th home loss in fairly convincing fashion.
Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included an assist, six steals and two blocks. D.J. Augustin followed with a bench-leading 17 points. Evan Fournier poured in 16 points and added three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Aaron Gordon provided 11 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and one block. Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz generated matching 10-point tallies.
Damian Lillard paced the Trail Blazers with 36 points and also furnished six assists, three rebounds and one steal. C.J. McCollum totaled 31 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Kent Bazemore delivered 11 points, four boards, one steal and one block. Hassan Whiteside generated a 10-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included five blocks.
The Magic head back home to take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, while the Trail Blazers remain home and tangle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Trail Blazers (13-16) came out of the gates playing stellar ball on both ends of the floor, as they jumped out to a 31-13 first-quarter lead. The Magic (12-17) were much more competitive from that point forward, actually outscoring Portland by a 90-87 margin over the final three quarters. However, that wasn't nearly enough to erase the significant hole they'd dug from themselves, with Orlando suffering its 11th home loss in fairly convincing fashion.
Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included an assist, six steals and two blocks. D.J. Augustin followed with a bench-leading 17 points. Evan Fournier poured in 16 points and added three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Aaron Gordon provided 11 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and one block. Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz generated matching 10-point tallies.
Damian Lillard paced the Trail Blazers with 36 points and also furnished six assists, three rebounds and one steal. C.J. McCollum totaled 31 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Kent Bazemore delivered 11 points, four boards, one steal and one block. Hassan Whiteside generated a 10-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included five blocks.
The Magic head back home to take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, while the Trail Blazers remain home and tangle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Warriors Get Past Pelicans, 106-102
The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 106-102, at Chase Center on Friday night.
The Warriors (6-24) found some rare success in the first quarter, dominating the Pelicans (7-24) on both ends of the floor over the first 12 minutes to the tune of a 31-16 advantage. However, New Orleans subsequently outscored Golden State by a 65-47 margin over the middle periods, which sent the Pelicans into the fourth quarter with a three-point edge. A see-saw final period ensued, with the hosts finishing the game on a 6-2 run over the final 38.4 seconds to clinch the hard-fought home win.
Jrue Holiday and Brandon Ingram co-led the Pelicans with matching 25-point efforts, with Holiday adding eight rebounds and Ingram also dishing out eight assists. JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball provided matching 14-point, four-rebound efforts, with Ball also recording six steals. Derrick Favors managed 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block.
D'Angelo Russell paced the Warriors with 25 points while also dishing out seven assists, posting two rebounds and recording two steals. Damion Lee furnished 20 points and six boards. Alec Burks totaled 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals. Draymond Green supplied 10 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals.
The Pelicans remain on the road and tangle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, while the Warriors remain home and face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
The Warriors (6-24) found some rare success in the first quarter, dominating the Pelicans (7-24) on both ends of the floor over the first 12 minutes to the tune of a 31-16 advantage. However, New Orleans subsequently outscored Golden State by a 65-47 margin over the middle periods, which sent the Pelicans into the fourth quarter with a three-point edge. A see-saw final period ensued, with the hosts finishing the game on a 6-2 run over the final 38.4 seconds to clinch the hard-fought home win.
Jrue Holiday and Brandon Ingram co-led the Pelicans with matching 25-point efforts, with Holiday adding eight rebounds and Ingram also dishing out eight assists. JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball provided matching 14-point, four-rebound efforts, with Ball also recording six steals. Derrick Favors managed 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block.
D'Angelo Russell paced the Warriors with 25 points while also dishing out seven assists, posting two rebounds and recording two steals. Damion Lee furnished 20 points and six boards. Alec Burks totaled 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals. Draymond Green supplied 10 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals.
The Pelicans remain on the road and tangle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, while the Warriors remain home and face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.