Cavaliers Rally Comes Up Short As Pistons Win
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-105, at Little Caesars Arena on Monday evening.
The Pistons (18-40) and the Cavaliers (20-37) are two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, but they delivered a surprisingly tight contest Monday that was only decided in the final minutes of the matchup. Detroit got off to an impressive start, however, and they held a 37-22 lead following the first quarter. That would be the only quarter they'd won, though, as the Cavaliers quickly attempted to respond by winning both the second (31-25) and third (23-22) quarters, making it an eight-point game with only 12 minutes left on the contest. The Cavaliers came close and, in fact, the game was tied with less than 45 seconds left on the clock. However, Cleveland's comeback attempt was unsuccessful and the Cavaliers ended losing by a slim four-point margin. Detroit stole the win, but the fact that the Pistons looked outplayed during most of the contest could be a concerning sign for the coaching staff.
Six Detroit players scored in double digits in this one and Saddiq Bey was the leading scorer with 20 points and five rebounds, while Isaiah Stewart notched 18 points, 16 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Josh Jackson notched 16 points with five boards and four dimes, while Killian Hayes posted 12 points and nine assists in what was one of his best games as a pro thus far. Frank Jackson added 20 points off the bench.
As it has been the case all season long, Collin Sexton and Darius Garland carried Cleveland once again -- while the shooting guard ended with 28 points and seven rebounds, the speedy point guard had 23 points and six dimes. Kevin Love had 15 points and eight rebounds, while Isaiah Hartenstein had 13 points off the bench as well.
The Pistons (18-40) and the Cavaliers (20-37) are two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, but they delivered a surprisingly tight contest Monday that was only decided in the final minutes of the matchup. Detroit got off to an impressive start, however, and they held a 37-22 lead following the first quarter. That would be the only quarter they'd won, though, as the Cavaliers quickly attempted to respond by winning both the second (31-25) and third (23-22) quarters, making it an eight-point game with only 12 minutes left on the contest. The Cavaliers came close and, in fact, the game was tied with less than 45 seconds left on the clock. However, Cleveland's comeback attempt was unsuccessful and the Cavaliers ended losing by a slim four-point margin. Detroit stole the win, but the fact that the Pistons looked outplayed during most of the contest could be a concerning sign for the coaching staff.
Six Detroit players scored in double digits in this one and Saddiq Bey was the leading scorer with 20 points and five rebounds, while Isaiah Stewart notched 18 points, 16 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Josh Jackson notched 16 points with five boards and four dimes, while Killian Hayes posted 12 points and nine assists in what was one of his best games as a pro thus far. Frank Jackson added 20 points off the bench.
As it has been the case all season long, Collin Sexton and Darius Garland carried Cleveland once again -- while the shooting guard ended with 28 points and seven rebounds, the speedy point guard had 23 points and six dimes. Kevin Love had 15 points and eight rebounds, while Isaiah Hartenstein had 13 points off the bench as well.
Bulls Pull Upset, End Celtics' Winning Streak
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics, 102-96, at TD Garden on Monday evening.
The Bulls (24-33) had a tough assignment since the Celtics (31-27) entered this matchup having won their last six games and 10 of their last 13 contests, but Chicago overcame the absence of Zach LaVine (COVID-19 protocols) to deliver the upset on the road. Boston got off to a better start and jumped to a 30-24 lead in the first quarter, and the game remained with a six-point differential following an 18-18 tie in the second quarter. However, the Bulls responded and pulled away for good in the third with a 32-18 score that essentially put the game out of reach for Boston. The Celtics attempted to turn things around in the final 12 minutes, but it wasn't enough the the Bulls ran away with a win that keeps their playoff chances alive.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and nine rebounds -- he also posted two assists, two steals and a block. Coby White had 19 points and seven assists, while Garrett Temple chipped in with 13 points. Thaddeus Young also scored 13 points off the bench for the Bulls, though no other Chicago player scored in double digits. The Bulls shot 45.6 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from three-point range.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 23 points and four rebounds, while Payton Pritchard posted 14 points as a starter. Jayson Tatum only had 14 points, but he went off for a triple-double after racking up 13 boards and 10 dimes as well. Tristan Thompson had 11 points. Boston shot 46.8 percent from the field and 40 percent from deep in the loss.
The Bulls (24-33) had a tough assignment since the Celtics (31-27) entered this matchup having won their last six games and 10 of their last 13 contests, but Chicago overcame the absence of Zach LaVine (COVID-19 protocols) to deliver the upset on the road. Boston got off to a better start and jumped to a 30-24 lead in the first quarter, and the game remained with a six-point differential following an 18-18 tie in the second quarter. However, the Bulls responded and pulled away for good in the third with a 32-18 score that essentially put the game out of reach for Boston. The Celtics attempted to turn things around in the final 12 minutes, but it wasn't enough the the Bulls ran away with a win that keeps their playoff chances alive.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and nine rebounds -- he also posted two assists, two steals and a block. Coby White had 19 points and seven assists, while Garrett Temple chipped in with 13 points. Thaddeus Young also scored 13 points off the bench for the Bulls, though no other Chicago player scored in double digits. The Bulls shot 45.6 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from three-point range.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 23 points and four rebounds, while Payton Pritchard posted 14 points as a starter. Jayson Tatum only had 14 points, but he went off for a triple-double after racking up 13 boards and 10 dimes as well. Tristan Thompson had 11 points. Boston shot 46.8 percent from the field and 40 percent from deep in the loss.
Warriors Top 76ers, 107-96
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 107-96, at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night.
The 76ers (39-18), owners of a 22-5 home record coming in, were unsurprisingly relatively heavy favorites for the interconference clash, but the Warriors (29-29) proved their mettle during a first half in which they matched their hosts bucket for bucket on the way to a 55-55 halftime tie. Golden State then played lockdown defense during a third period in which they gave up just 15 points, but Philadelphia came back to take a lead that it held for several minutes in the final period. However, the visitors ultimately sealed the win by finishing on a 16-4 run over the final 3:33, one that fittingly began with a pair of Stephen Curry free throws.
Curry led the Warriors with 49 points while shooting 10-for-17 from three-point range, and he added five assists and three rebounds. Andrew Wiggins posted a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and two blocks. Damion Lee furnished 12 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block. Draymond Green supplied eight points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Joel Embiid paced the 76ers with a 28-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included eight assists, one steal and one block. Seth Curry delivered 15 points, five assists and one steal. Matisse Thybulle totaled 13 points, seven boards, one assists, three steals and one block. Danny Green contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals. Furkan Korkmaz and Tyrese Maxey generated matching 10-point tallies while recording two assists and two rebounds, respectively.
The Warriors remain on the road and visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, while the 76ers remain home and host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night as well.
The 76ers (39-18), owners of a 22-5 home record coming in, were unsurprisingly relatively heavy favorites for the interconference clash, but the Warriors (29-29) proved their mettle during a first half in which they matched their hosts bucket for bucket on the way to a 55-55 halftime tie. Golden State then played lockdown defense during a third period in which they gave up just 15 points, but Philadelphia came back to take a lead that it held for several minutes in the final period. However, the visitors ultimately sealed the win by finishing on a 16-4 run over the final 3:33, one that fittingly began with a pair of Stephen Curry free throws.
Curry led the Warriors with 49 points while shooting 10-for-17 from three-point range, and he added five assists and three rebounds. Andrew Wiggins posted a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and two blocks. Damion Lee furnished 12 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block. Draymond Green supplied eight points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Joel Embiid paced the 76ers with a 28-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included eight assists, one steal and one block. Seth Curry delivered 15 points, five assists and one steal. Matisse Thybulle totaled 13 points, seven boards, one assists, three steals and one block. Danny Green contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals. Furkan Korkmaz and Tyrese Maxey generated matching 10-point tallies while recording two assists and two rebounds, respectively.
The Warriors remain on the road and visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, while the 76ers remain home and host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night as well.
Spurs Throttle Pacers, 109-94
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers, 109-94, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday night.
The Spurs (28-28) checked into the game with some extra confidence stemming from a 111-85 drubbing of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, and it seemed to show during a first quarter in which they outscored the Pacers (26-31) by a 36-21 margin. Indiana managed to whittle four points away from its deficit before halftime, but San Antonio managed to regain its advantage heading into the fourth quarter, allowing them to cruise to a double-digit win.
Derrick White led the Spurs with 25 points, complementing them with four assists, three rebounds and one steal. DeMar DeRozan supplied 18 points, eight boards, six assists and one block. Jakob Poeltl totaled 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Keldon Johnson registered 14 points, six boards and two assists. Dejounte Murray managed 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert co-led the Pacers with 18 points apiece, with Brogdon adding six rebounds and five assists and LeVert posting four boards and two assists. Oshae Brissett compiled 13 points, six rebounds and one steal. T.J. McConnell provided eight points, five rebounds and four assists.
The Spurs return home to host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, while the Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night as well.
The Spurs (28-28) checked into the game with some extra confidence stemming from a 111-85 drubbing of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, and it seemed to show during a first quarter in which they outscored the Pacers (26-31) by a 36-21 margin. Indiana managed to whittle four points away from its deficit before halftime, but San Antonio managed to regain its advantage heading into the fourth quarter, allowing them to cruise to a double-digit win.
Derrick White led the Spurs with 25 points, complementing them with four assists, three rebounds and one steal. DeMar DeRozan supplied 18 points, eight boards, six assists and one block. Jakob Poeltl totaled 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Keldon Johnson registered 14 points, six boards and two assists. Dejounte Murray managed 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert co-led the Pacers with 18 points apiece, with Brogdon adding six rebounds and five assists and LeVert posting four boards and two assists. Oshae Brissett compiled 13 points, six rebounds and one steal. T.J. McConnell provided eight points, five rebounds and four assists.
The Spurs return home to host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, while the Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night as well.
Heat Close Out Second Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Miami Heat defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 113-91, at American Airlines Arena on Monday evening.
The contest got out to a competitive start as the Heat held a, 30-28, lead after one quarter. The score stayed tight through the second, but the Rockets managed to pull ahead for a one-point lead by halftime. The Heat picked up the pace in the third quarter and outscored the visitors, 35-19, to take a 15-point lead into the final frame. They kept their focus in the fourth and pushed their lead to a game-high 29 points, on the way to closing out their second straight win.
Kendrick Nunn led the way for the Heat with 30 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, in 38 minutes. Duncan Robinson added 19 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Andre Iguodala logged 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. The Heat shot 48 percent from the field, including 19-of-48 from long range.
Meanwhile, Christian Wood totaled 18 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Kevin Porter Jr. tallied 18 points, three assists and two rebounds, to lead the way for the Rockets. John Wall finished with 14 points, six assists, four rebounds and a steal. The Rockets shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-38 from long range.
The Rockets (15-43) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Jazz on Wednesday. The Heat (30-28) take on the Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday.
The contest got out to a competitive start as the Heat held a, 30-28, lead after one quarter. The score stayed tight through the second, but the Rockets managed to pull ahead for a one-point lead by halftime. The Heat picked up the pace in the third quarter and outscored the visitors, 35-19, to take a 15-point lead into the final frame. They kept their focus in the fourth and pushed their lead to a game-high 29 points, on the way to closing out their second straight win.
Kendrick Nunn led the way for the Heat with 30 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, in 38 minutes. Duncan Robinson added 19 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Andre Iguodala logged 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. The Heat shot 48 percent from the field, including 19-of-48 from long range.
Meanwhile, Christian Wood totaled 18 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Kevin Porter Jr. tallied 18 points, three assists and two rebounds, to lead the way for the Rockets. John Wall finished with 14 points, six assists, four rebounds and a steal. The Rockets shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-38 from long range.
The Rockets (15-43) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Jazz on Wednesday. The Heat (30-28) take on the Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday.
Suns Edge Bucks In Overtime
By Dan Bruno
The Phoenix Suns defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 128-127, in overtime at Fiserv Forum on Monday evening.
The contest got out to a tight start as the Bucks held a one-point lead after one quarter. The score stayed close through the second and the Suns pulled ahead to grab a one-point lead by halftime. The Bucks came out strong in the third and rallied to a seven-point lead heading into the final frame, but the Suns rallied back and jumped ahead to three-point lead with under two minutes left in the fourth. The Bucks answered with five straight points, but the Suns tied it up with the final bucket of regulation, forcing overtime. The Suns took the first advantage of the overtime period and led most of the way until the Bucks tied it up late. The Suns managed to squeeze out the road win thanks to a last-second free throw by Devin Booker.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block, in 43 minutes. Chris Paul added 22 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds and a steal, while Deandre Ayton logged 20 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block. The Suns shot 48 percent from the field, including 17-of-42 from long range.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Khris Middleton totaled 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Jrue Holiday finished with 25 points, eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block. The Bucks shot 48 percent from the field, including 11-of-34 from deep.
The Bucks (35-22) will look to bounce back as they play host to the 76ers on Thursday. The Suns (41-16) take on the 76ers in Philly on Wednesday.
The contest got out to a tight start as the Bucks held a one-point lead after one quarter. The score stayed close through the second and the Suns pulled ahead to grab a one-point lead by halftime. The Bucks came out strong in the third and rallied to a seven-point lead heading into the final frame, but the Suns rallied back and jumped ahead to three-point lead with under two minutes left in the fourth. The Bucks answered with five straight points, but the Suns tied it up with the final bucket of regulation, forcing overtime. The Suns took the first advantage of the overtime period and led most of the way until the Bucks tied it up late. The Suns managed to squeeze out the road win thanks to a last-second free throw by Devin Booker.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block, in 43 minutes. Chris Paul added 22 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds and a steal, while Deandre Ayton logged 20 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block. The Suns shot 48 percent from the field, including 17-of-42 from long range.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Khris Middleton totaled 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Jrue Holiday finished with 25 points, eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block. The Bucks shot 48 percent from the field, including 11-of-34 from deep.
The Bucks (35-22) will look to bounce back as they play host to the 76ers on Thursday. The Suns (41-16) take on the 76ers in Philly on Wednesday.
Wizards Defeat Thunder, 119-107
The Washington Wizards defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-107, at Capital One Arena on Monday.
A 38-25 first quarter really set the tone for Washington in this win, taking care of business in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, they got their lead up to 17 points and OKC never had a chance to tie the game after the opening quarter. Washington ended up shooting 51 percent from the field while holding Oklahoma City to just 43 percent shooting. In addition, the Wizards, out-assisted the Thunder, 31-23, while winning the turnover battle, 19-12. They also outscored the Thunder in the paint, 58-36.
The Thunder (20-38) were led by Darius Bazley and his 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Kenrich Williams amassed 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Theo Maledon had 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Tony Bradley led the bench with 16 points, three rebounds and two steals. Ty Jerome also had 11 points, five rebounds and three assists.
The Wizards (24-33) were led by Bradley Beal, tallying 30 points, two assists and three steals. Russell Westbrook collected 13 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists and three steals. No other starter reached double figures in scoring but Raul Neto did provide six points, four rebounds and four assists. Davis Bertans led the bench with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Oklahoma City staying on the road to face the Indiana Pacers and Washington remaining home to play the Golden State Warriors.
A 38-25 first quarter really set the tone for Washington in this win, taking care of business in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, they got their lead up to 17 points and OKC never had a chance to tie the game after the opening quarter. Washington ended up shooting 51 percent from the field while holding Oklahoma City to just 43 percent shooting. In addition, the Wizards, out-assisted the Thunder, 31-23, while winning the turnover battle, 19-12. They also outscored the Thunder in the paint, 58-36.
The Thunder (20-38) were led by Darius Bazley and his 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Kenrich Williams amassed 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Theo Maledon had 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Tony Bradley led the bench with 16 points, three rebounds and two steals. Ty Jerome also had 11 points, five rebounds and three assists.
The Wizards (24-33) were led by Bradley Beal, tallying 30 points, two assists and three steals. Russell Westbrook collected 13 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists and three steals. No other starter reached double figures in scoring but Raul Neto did provide six points, four rebounds and four assists. Davis Bertans led the bench with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Oklahoma City staying on the road to face the Indiana Pacers and Washington remaining home to play the Golden State Warriors.
Nuggets Defeat Grizzlies in OT, 139-137
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on double-overtime, 139-137, at Ball Arena on Monday.
There were 10 ties and nine lead changes in this game, taking two overtimes to determine a winner. In fact, the Nuggets finished regulation on a 14-2 run across the final three minutes to get into overtime. There were numerous swings in the two overtimes from there but Denver started the second OT on a 14-9 spurt to prevail. Denver ended up shooting 50 percent from the field while holding Memphis to 48 percent shooting. The Nuggets also out-rebounded the Grizzles, 58-47, while outscoring them in the paint, 70-62.
The Grizzlies (29-27) were led by Ja Morant and his 36 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and three steals. Grayson Allen amassed 24 points, three rebounds and three steals. Xavier Tillman generated 18 points, 14 rebounds and two steals. DeAnthony Melton led the bench with 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals.
The Nuggets (37-20) got another gem from Nikola Jokic, collecting 47 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists on 20-of-31 from the field. Will Barton totaled 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Michael Porter Jr finished with 21 points and seven boards while Paul Millsap and JaMychal Green led the bench with 12 points apiece.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Denver traveling to face the struggling Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis remaining on the road to play the Los Angeles Clippers.
There were 10 ties and nine lead changes in this game, taking two overtimes to determine a winner. In fact, the Nuggets finished regulation on a 14-2 run across the final three minutes to get into overtime. There were numerous swings in the two overtimes from there but Denver started the second OT on a 14-9 spurt to prevail. Denver ended up shooting 50 percent from the field while holding Memphis to 48 percent shooting. The Nuggets also out-rebounded the Grizzles, 58-47, while outscoring them in the paint, 70-62.
The Grizzlies (29-27) were led by Ja Morant and his 36 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and three steals. Grayson Allen amassed 24 points, three rebounds and three steals. Xavier Tillman generated 18 points, 14 rebounds and two steals. DeAnthony Melton led the bench with 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals.
The Nuggets (37-20) got another gem from Nikola Jokic, collecting 47 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists on 20-of-31 from the field. Will Barton totaled 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Michael Porter Jr finished with 21 points and seven boards while Paul Millsap and JaMychal Green led the bench with 12 points apiece.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Denver traveling to face the struggling Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis remaining on the road to play the Los Angeles Clippers.
Jazz Roll Lakers, 111-97
The Utah Jazz defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 111-97, at Staples Center on Monday.
The 14-point final margin makes this game look closer than it actually was, with Utah winning in wire-to-wire fashion. They won each of the first three quarters by at least four points apiece, carrying a 20-point lead into the fourth quarter. The 14-point final margin was the closest it got in the final 18 minutes of play. The Jazz shot a season-high 57 percent from the field, 46 percent from three-point range and 91 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Lakers to 43 percent from the field, 43 percent from long range and 68 percent from the charity stripe. In addition, Utah out-assisted Los Angeles, 29-17, while out-rebounding them, 42-32.
The Jazz (43-15) were led by Jordan Clarkson, providing 22 points and three rebounds off the bench. Joe Ingles led the starters with 21 points, four rebounds and five assists. Bojan Bogdanovic amassed 19 points, three rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley had 14 points and 10 assists while Rudy Gobert generated 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
The Lakers (35-23) were led by Talen Horton-Tucker, who provided 24 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals off the bench. Kyle Kuzma collected 17 points, two rebounds and three assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 15 points while Dennis Schroder accrued 15 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals.
Utah has another road game on Wednesday, playing the struggling Houston Rockets. As for Los Angeles, they're off until Thursday when they travel to face the Dallas Mavericks.
The 14-point final margin makes this game look closer than it actually was, with Utah winning in wire-to-wire fashion. They won each of the first three quarters by at least four points apiece, carrying a 20-point lead into the fourth quarter. The 14-point final margin was the closest it got in the final 18 minutes of play. The Jazz shot a season-high 57 percent from the field, 46 percent from three-point range and 91 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Lakers to 43 percent from the field, 43 percent from long range and 68 percent from the charity stripe. In addition, Utah out-assisted Los Angeles, 29-17, while out-rebounding them, 42-32.
The Jazz (43-15) were led by Jordan Clarkson, providing 22 points and three rebounds off the bench. Joe Ingles led the starters with 21 points, four rebounds and five assists. Bojan Bogdanovic amassed 19 points, three rebounds and four assists. Mike Conley had 14 points and 10 assists while Rudy Gobert generated 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
The Lakers (35-23) were led by Talen Horton-Tucker, who provided 24 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals off the bench. Kyle Kuzma collected 17 points, two rebounds and three assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 15 points while Dennis Schroder accrued 15 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals.
Utah has another road game on Wednesday, playing the struggling Houston Rockets. As for Los Angeles, they're off until Thursday when they travel to face the Dallas Mavericks.