Jazz Topples Mavericks, 112-107
The Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 112-107, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday evening.
The Mavericks (28-17) got off to an impressively efficient start in the Western Conference clash, establishing a 36-25 lead through the first 12 minutes. The Jazz (32-13) bounced back to whittle their deficit to three points by halftime. Utah still trailed by a modest four points entering the final period, and they ultimately outscored Dallas, 32-21, to secure the comeback win.
Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 25 points, complementing them with seven assists, six rebounds and two steals. Seth Curry furnished 19 points, four boards, four assists and one steal. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 15 points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Delon Wright generated matching 11-point tallies while pulling down five and eight rebounds, respectively. Dorian Finney-Smith mustered nine points and 10 boards.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 25 points, supplementing them with eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Bojan Bogdanovic poured in 23 points. Rudy Gobert contributed a 22-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included two assists and five blocks. Royce O'Neale delivered 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
The Mavericks remain on the road and take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, while the Jazz remain home to face the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
The Mavericks (28-17) got off to an impressively efficient start in the Western Conference clash, establishing a 36-25 lead through the first 12 minutes. The Jazz (32-13) bounced back to whittle their deficit to three points by halftime. Utah still trailed by a modest four points entering the final period, and they ultimately outscored Dallas, 32-21, to secure the comeback win.
Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 25 points, complementing them with seven assists, six rebounds and two steals. Seth Curry furnished 19 points, four boards, four assists and one steal. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 15 points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Delon Wright generated matching 11-point tallies while pulling down five and eight rebounds, respectively. Dorian Finney-Smith mustered nine points and 10 boards.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 25 points, supplementing them with eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Bojan Bogdanovic poured in 23 points. Rudy Gobert contributed a 22-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included two assists and five blocks. Royce O'Neale delivered 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
The Mavericks remain on the road and take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, while the Jazz remain home to face the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
Nets Hold On Through Overtime
By Dan Bruno
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 121-111, at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday evening.
The contest got out to a competitive start, with the Nets holding a one-point lead after one quarter. The Pistons picked it up in the second and outscored the visitors by 11 points in the quarter, to take a 10-point lead into halftime. The Nets turned it around in the third quarter and outscored the Pistons by 13, to take a three-point lead into the fourth. The Pistons started the fourth on an 8-0 run and held the lead until the Nets pulled ahead by one, with 2:25 to go in regulation. The Nets held a two-point lead when Derrick Rose stole the ball and nailed a last-second layup to send the contest to overtime, however, the Nets outscored the Pistons 15-5 in overtime to save the road win.
Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 45 points, seven assists and six rebounds, in 40 minutes. Jarrett Allen added 20 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, while Joe Harris finished with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists. The Nets shot 45 percent from the field, including 15-of-42 from long range.
Meanwhile, Derrick Rose led the Pistons with 27 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 37 minutes. Andre Drummond tallied 20 points, 21 rebounds and two blocks, while Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Pistons shot 41 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from deep.
The Pistons (17-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Cavs on Monday. The Nets (19-25) take on the Knicks in New York on Sunday.
The contest got out to a competitive start, with the Nets holding a one-point lead after one quarter. The Pistons picked it up in the second and outscored the visitors by 11 points in the quarter, to take a 10-point lead into halftime. The Nets turned it around in the third quarter and outscored the Pistons by 13, to take a three-point lead into the fourth. The Pistons started the fourth on an 8-0 run and held the lead until the Nets pulled ahead by one, with 2:25 to go in regulation. The Nets held a two-point lead when Derrick Rose stole the ball and nailed a last-second layup to send the contest to overtime, however, the Nets outscored the Pistons 15-5 in overtime to save the road win.
Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 45 points, seven assists and six rebounds, in 40 minutes. Jarrett Allen added 20 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, while Joe Harris finished with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists. The Nets shot 45 percent from the field, including 15-of-42 from long range.
Meanwhile, Derrick Rose led the Pistons with 27 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 37 minutes. Andre Drummond tallied 20 points, 21 rebounds and two blocks, while Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Pistons shot 41 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from deep.
The Pistons (17-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Cavs on Monday. The Nets (19-25) take on the Knicks in New York on Sunday.
Bulls Run Away With Road Win
By Dan Bruno
The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-106, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday evening.
The Cavs got out to a good start at home, with a 31-25 lead after one quarter. The Cavs pushed their lead to 11, mid way though the second, but the Bulls outscored the Cavs, 20-7, through the rest of the quarter, to take a two-point lead by halftime. The Bulls carried the momentum into the third, where they outscored the hosts 40-19, to take a 23-point lead into the final frame. The Cavs kept fighting through the fourth and outscored the visitors by 11-points in the quarter, but it was too little, too late, as the Bulls held on for the road win. This marks the seventh straight loss for Cleveland.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 44 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Tomas Satoransky finished with 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Thaddeus Young added 11 points, three rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block. The Bulls shot 52 percent from the field, including 12-of-33 from deep.
Meanwhile, Kevin Love led the Cavs with 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Collin Sexton added 18 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal, while Larry Nance Jr. tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, off the bench. The Cavs shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-30 from long range.
The Cavs (12-34) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pistons in Detroit on Monday. The Bulls (18-30) play host to the Spurs on Monday.
The Cavs got out to a good start at home, with a 31-25 lead after one quarter. The Cavs pushed their lead to 11, mid way though the second, but the Bulls outscored the Cavs, 20-7, through the rest of the quarter, to take a two-point lead by halftime. The Bulls carried the momentum into the third, where they outscored the hosts 40-19, to take a 23-point lead into the final frame. The Cavs kept fighting through the fourth and outscored the visitors by 11-points in the quarter, but it was too little, too late, as the Bulls held on for the road win. This marks the seventh straight loss for Cleveland.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 44 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Tomas Satoransky finished with 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Thaddeus Young added 11 points, three rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block. The Bulls shot 52 percent from the field, including 12-of-33 from deep.
Meanwhile, Kevin Love led the Cavs with 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Collin Sexton added 18 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal, while Larry Nance Jr. tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, off the bench. The Cavs shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-30 from long range.
The Cavs (12-34) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pistons in Detroit on Monday. The Bulls (18-30) play host to the Spurs on Monday.
Thunder Defeat T'Wolves, 113-104
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 113-104, at Target Center on Saturday.
There were only two lead changes in this game and they both took place in the first quarter. In fact, Oklahoma City held the lead for the final three quarters with a 39-24 third quarter making the difference. The nine blocks recorded by the Thunder were critical, with the Timberwolves having just four. In addition. Oklahoma City went 11-of-24 from three-point range while Minnesota connected on just 12-of-43. In addition, the Thunder went 24-of-25 from the free-throw line while the Timberwolves hit just 12-of-18.
The Thunder (28-19) were led by Chris Paul, who tallied 25 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. Darius Bazley amassed 15 points and six boards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander generated 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks while Dennis Schroder led the bench with 26 points, four rebounds and two assists.
The Timberwolves (15-31) were led by Karl-Anthony Towns and his 37 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Andrew Wiggins totaled 22 points and three rebounds. Shabazz Napier recorded his first triple-double, collecting 10 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and two steals. Keita Bates-Diop led the bench with 11 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with Minnesota remaining home to face the struggling Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City returning home to play the Dallas Mavericks.
There were only two lead changes in this game and they both took place in the first quarter. In fact, Oklahoma City held the lead for the final three quarters with a 39-24 third quarter making the difference. The nine blocks recorded by the Thunder were critical, with the Timberwolves having just four. In addition. Oklahoma City went 11-of-24 from three-point range while Minnesota connected on just 12-of-43. In addition, the Thunder went 24-of-25 from the free-throw line while the Timberwolves hit just 12-of-18.
The Thunder (28-19) were led by Chris Paul, who tallied 25 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. Darius Bazley amassed 15 points and six boards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander generated 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks while Dennis Schroder led the bench with 26 points, four rebounds and two assists.
The Timberwolves (15-31) were led by Karl-Anthony Towns and his 37 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Andrew Wiggins totaled 22 points and three rebounds. Shabazz Napier recorded his first triple-double, collecting 10 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and two steals. Keita Bates-Diop led the bench with 11 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with Minnesota remaining home to face the struggling Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City returning home to play the Dallas Mavericks.
Sixers Defeat Lakers, 108-91
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 108-91, at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday.
A 35-25 first quarter in favor of the Sixers buoyed them to this victory, holding the lead for the final three quarters. In fact, Philly got it up to a 22-point lead in the third quarter and Los Angeles never got it within five points in the second half. Philadelphia actually finished the game on a 15-3 run over the final five minutes. The Sixers ended up shooting 53 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 46 percent from the field and 19 percent from long range.
The Lakers (36-10) were led by Anthony Davis and his 31 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. LeBron James collected 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists but committed eight turnovers. No other player had more than seven points but Alex Caruso did provide four points, three rebounds and six steals off the bench.
The Sixers (30-17) got a near triple-double from Ben Simmons, who collected 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and four steals. Tobias Harris amassed 29 points and eight rebounds. Al Horford generated 16 points and six rebounds. Matisse Thybulle had just six points and one rebound but led Philly with five steals.
Both teams are off until Tuesday, with Los Angeles returning home to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Philly remaining home to face the Golden State Warriors.
A 35-25 first quarter in favor of the Sixers buoyed them to this victory, holding the lead for the final three quarters. In fact, Philly got it up to a 22-point lead in the third quarter and Los Angeles never got it within five points in the second half. Philadelphia actually finished the game on a 15-3 run over the final five minutes. The Sixers ended up shooting 53 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 46 percent from the field and 19 percent from long range.
The Lakers (36-10) were led by Anthony Davis and his 31 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. LeBron James collected 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists but committed eight turnovers. No other player had more than seven points but Alex Caruso did provide four points, three rebounds and six steals off the bench.
The Sixers (30-17) got a near triple-double from Ben Simmons, who collected 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and four steals. Tobias Harris amassed 29 points and eight rebounds. Al Horford generated 16 points and six rebounds. Matisse Thybulle had just six points and one rebound but led Philly with five steals.
Both teams are off until Tuesday, with Los Angeles returning home to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Philly remaining home to face the Golden State Warriors.