Mavs Earn Confident Road Win
By Dan Bruno
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Orlando Magic, 122-106, at Amway Center on Friday evening.
The Mavs got out to a great start on the road, with a 34-18 lead after one quarter. The Magic picked it up in the second quarter and managed to trim it to a 12-point game by halftime. They carried the momentum into the third, where they rallied to take a one-point lead mid way through the quarter. However, the Mavericks responded and regained a seven-point lead heading into the final frame. They kept pushing and took a double-digit lead, which they held the rest of the way, to close out their second straight win.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 33 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Maxi Kleber tallied 26 points, three rebounds and a block, while Kristaps Porzingis added 24 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. The Mavs shot 51 percent from the field, including 15-of-38 from long range.
Meanwhile, Evan Fournier led the Magic with 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting, in 33 minutes. Nikola Vucevic finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and four steals, while Aaron Gordon tallied 10 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block. The Magic shot 39 percent from the field, including 9-of-43 from long range.
The Magic (24-32) will look to bounce back as they take on the Nets at Barclays Center on Monday. The Mavericks (34-22) take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday.
The Mavs got out to a great start on the road, with a 34-18 lead after one quarter. The Magic picked it up in the second quarter and managed to trim it to a 12-point game by halftime. They carried the momentum into the third, where they rallied to take a one-point lead mid way through the quarter. However, the Mavericks responded and regained a seven-point lead heading into the final frame. They kept pushing and took a double-digit lead, which they held the rest of the way, to close out their second straight win.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 33 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Maxi Kleber tallied 26 points, three rebounds and a block, while Kristaps Porzingis added 24 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. The Mavs shot 51 percent from the field, including 15-of-38 from long range.
Meanwhile, Evan Fournier led the Magic with 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting, in 33 minutes. Nikola Vucevic finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and four steals, while Aaron Gordon tallied 10 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block. The Magic shot 39 percent from the field, including 9-of-43 from long range.
The Magic (24-32) will look to bounce back as they take on the Nets at Barclays Center on Monday. The Mavericks (34-22) take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday.
Cavaliers Topple Wizards, 113-108
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards, 113-108, at Capital One Arena on Friday night.
The Wizards (20-34) appeared to be making a good deal of progress heading into the All-Star break, and they began their first quarter of play after the week-plus layoff just as hot. Washington took a 41-32 lead over the Cavaliers (15-40) through the first 12 minutes, and they still held a five-point advantage at halftime. Ultimately, Cleveland would make its push in the fourth quarter, finishing on a 26-13 run over the final 8:43 of the contest to notch the road win.
Collin Sexton paced the Cavaliers with 25 points, adding two rebounds and two assists. Cedi Osman generated a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and one steal. Darius Garland provided 15 points, four assists and two rebounds. Larry Nance, Jr. furnished 13 points, six boards and two assists. Andre Drummond generated a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included two assists, two steals and two blocks. Tristan Thompson and Dante Exum poured in 10 points apiece, with Thompson also pulling down 11 boards.
Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 26 points, supplementing them with three boards, one assist and three steals. Rui Hachimura supplied 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Troy Brown, Jr. registered 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Davis Bertans turned in 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block. Thomas Bryant returned from a foot injury to compile eight points, five boards and two steals. Shabazz Napier matched Bryant's scoring and added four assists, one rebound and one steal.
The Cavaliers hit the road and take on the Miami Heat on Saturday night, while the Wizards travel to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday evening.
The Wizards (20-34) appeared to be making a good deal of progress heading into the All-Star break, and they began their first quarter of play after the week-plus layoff just as hot. Washington took a 41-32 lead over the Cavaliers (15-40) through the first 12 minutes, and they still held a five-point advantage at halftime. Ultimately, Cleveland would make its push in the fourth quarter, finishing on a 26-13 run over the final 8:43 of the contest to notch the road win.
Collin Sexton paced the Cavaliers with 25 points, adding two rebounds and two assists. Cedi Osman generated a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and one steal. Darius Garland provided 15 points, four assists and two rebounds. Larry Nance, Jr. furnished 13 points, six boards and two assists. Andre Drummond generated a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included two assists, two steals and two blocks. Tristan Thompson and Dante Exum poured in 10 points apiece, with Thompson also pulling down 11 boards.
Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 26 points, supplementing them with three boards, one assist and three steals. Rui Hachimura supplied 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Troy Brown, Jr. registered 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Davis Bertans turned in 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block. Thomas Bryant returned from a foot injury to compile eight points, five boards and two steals. Shabazz Napier matched Bryant's scoring and added four assists, one rebound and one steal.
The Cavaliers hit the road and take on the Miami Heat on Saturday night, while the Wizards travel to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday evening.
Pacers Seal Second Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host New York Knicks, 106-98, at Madison Square Garden on Friday evening.
The Knicks got out to a good start at home and held a 20-15 lead after one quarter. The Pacers responded in the second and outscored the hosts by 12 points in the quarter, to take a seven-point lead by halftime. They carried the momentum into the third and pushed ahead to a 22-point lead late in the quarter, before the Knicks cut it to a 15-point game to start the final frame. The Knicks kept up the fight and cut it to a four-point game with 23 seconds left, but the Pacers came up clutch at the foul line to seal their second straight win.
T.J. Warren led the Pacers with 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Domantas Sabonis added 24 points, 13 rebound, three assists, a steal and a block, while Malcolm Brogdon tallied 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists and a steal. The Pacers shot 41 percent from the field, including 8-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, Bobby Portis led the Knicks with 19 points, six rebounds and a block, in 28 minutes off the bench. R.J. Barrett followed up with 17 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Frank Ntilikina added 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. The Knicks shot 43 percent from the field, including 11-of-25 from long range.
The Knicks (17-39) look to bounce back as they take on the Rockets in Houston on Monday. The Pacers (33-23) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Sunday.
The Knicks got out to a good start at home and held a 20-15 lead after one quarter. The Pacers responded in the second and outscored the hosts by 12 points in the quarter, to take a seven-point lead by halftime. They carried the momentum into the third and pushed ahead to a 22-point lead late in the quarter, before the Knicks cut it to a 15-point game to start the final frame. The Knicks kept up the fight and cut it to a four-point game with 23 seconds left, but the Pacers came up clutch at the foul line to seal their second straight win.
T.J. Warren led the Pacers with 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Domantas Sabonis added 24 points, 13 rebound, three assists, a steal and a block, while Malcolm Brogdon tallied 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists and a steal. The Pacers shot 41 percent from the field, including 8-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, Bobby Portis led the Knicks with 19 points, six rebounds and a block, in 28 minutes off the bench. R.J. Barrett followed up with 17 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Frank Ntilikina added 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. The Knicks shot 43 percent from the field, including 11-of-25 from long range.
The Knicks (17-39) look to bounce back as they take on the Rockets in Houston on Monday. The Pacers (33-23) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Sunday.
Raptors Best Suns, 118-101
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Phoenix Suns, 118-101, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.
The Raptors (41-15) looked like they hadn't missed a beat over the All-Star break in the first half of Friday's game, as they jumped out to an eight-point lead through one quarter that they'd expanded to 24 by halftime. While the Suns (22-34) put together their best stretch of play in the third quarter and lopped nine points off their deficit in the process, Phoenix ultimately couldn't come close to clawing out of the hole they dug themselves early.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 21 points, complementing them with eight assists and five rebounds. Deandre Ayton turned in a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one steal and one block. Ricky Rubio delivered 13 points, nine assists, three rebounds and four steals. Kelly Oubre, Jr. furnished 11 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Mikal Bridges and Dario Saric posted matching eight-point, three-assist tallies.
Pascal Siakam paced the Raptors with a 37-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included three assists and three blocks. Serge Ibaka supplied 16 points, six boards and one block. Fred VanVleet and Terence Davis netted 14 points each, with VanVleet also recording seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Kyle Lowry totaled 13 points, 10 assists, five boards and one steal. O.G. Anunoby notched 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal.
The Suns remain on the road and tangle with the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, while the Raptors remain home and tangle with the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening.
The Raptors (41-15) looked like they hadn't missed a beat over the All-Star break in the first half of Friday's game, as they jumped out to an eight-point lead through one quarter that they'd expanded to 24 by halftime. While the Suns (22-34) put together their best stretch of play in the third quarter and lopped nine points off their deficit in the process, Phoenix ultimately couldn't come close to clawing out of the hole they dug themselves early.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 21 points, complementing them with eight assists and five rebounds. Deandre Ayton turned in a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one steal and one block. Ricky Rubio delivered 13 points, nine assists, three rebounds and four steals. Kelly Oubre, Jr. furnished 11 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Mikal Bridges and Dario Saric posted matching eight-point, three-assist tallies.
Pascal Siakam paced the Raptors with a 37-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included three assists and three blocks. Serge Ibaka supplied 16 points, six boards and one block. Fred VanVleet and Terence Davis netted 14 points each, with VanVleet also recording seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Kyle Lowry totaled 13 points, 10 assists, five boards and one steal. O.G. Anunoby notched 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal.
The Suns remain on the road and tangle with the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, while the Raptors remain home and tangle with the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening.
Celtics Earn Second Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Boston Celtics defeated the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-117, at Target Center on Friday evening.
The contest got out to a competitive start, as the Celtics held on to a four-point lead after one quarter. They built some momentum and pushed their lead to 10, early in the second, and held on through the quarter, to take an eight-point lead into halftime. The Timberwolves came out strong in the third and cut it to a two-point game, mid way though the quarter, but the Celtics responded and quickly regained control, taking a seven-point lead into the final frame. The Timberwolves did not back down and cut it back to a one-point game early in the fourth, but the Celtics had the answer once again, as they pulled ahead and held on for their second straight win. This marks the third consecutive loss for the Timberwolves.
Gordon Hayward led the Celtics with 29 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals, in 37 minutes. Jayson Tatum added 28 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, while Daniel Theis added 25 points, 16 rebounds and a block. The Celtics shot 46 percent from the field, including 10-of-29 from long range.
Meanwhile, Malik Beasley led the Timberwolves with 27 points, four rebounds and a block, in 35 minutes. D'Angelo Russell added 18 points, 13 assists and six rebounds, while Naz Reid finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. The Timberwolves shot 40 percent from the field, including 15-of-42 from deep.
The Timberwolves (16-38 will look to bounce back as they take on the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The Celtics (39-16) take on the Lakers in L.A. on Sunday.
The contest got out to a competitive start, as the Celtics held on to a four-point lead after one quarter. They built some momentum and pushed their lead to 10, early in the second, and held on through the quarter, to take an eight-point lead into halftime. The Timberwolves came out strong in the third and cut it to a two-point game, mid way though the quarter, but the Celtics responded and quickly regained control, taking a seven-point lead into the final frame. The Timberwolves did not back down and cut it back to a one-point game early in the fourth, but the Celtics had the answer once again, as they pulled ahead and held on for their second straight win. This marks the third consecutive loss for the Timberwolves.
Gordon Hayward led the Celtics with 29 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals, in 37 minutes. Jayson Tatum added 28 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, while Daniel Theis added 25 points, 16 rebounds and a block. The Celtics shot 46 percent from the field, including 10-of-29 from long range.
Meanwhile, Malik Beasley led the Timberwolves with 27 points, four rebounds and a block, in 35 minutes. D'Angelo Russell added 18 points, 13 assists and six rebounds, while Naz Reid finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. The Timberwolves shot 40 percent from the field, including 15-of-42 from deep.
The Timberwolves (16-38 will look to bounce back as they take on the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The Celtics (39-16) take on the Lakers in L.A. on Sunday.
Thunder Topples Nuggets, 113-101
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets, 113-101, at at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday night.
The Thunder (34-22) struck a dominant tone early, as they outscored the Nuggets (38-18) by a 27-17 score in the first quarter. However, Denver came right back to eliminate its deficit in the second, leading to a 48-48 deadlock at halftime. The game was still just as close heading into the final period, when Oklahoma City went on an 11-4 run over the first 2:06 to gain the separation it would need for the eventual double-digit home win.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points, adding seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. Jamal Murray collected 21 points, six boards, four assists, one steal and one block. Will Barton registered 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists and one steal. Gary Harris produced just seven points on 1-for-7 shooting.
Chris Paul paced the Thunder with 29 points, supplementing them with four rebounds and two assists. Steven Adams contributed a 19-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included two assists, four steals and two blocks. Danilo Gallinari supplied 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 11 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and one block. Luguentz Dort and Dennis Schroder also poured in 11 points apiece, with Schroder also posting five rebounds.
The Nuggets head back home and take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening, while the Thunder remains home and takes the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night as well.
The Thunder (34-22) struck a dominant tone early, as they outscored the Nuggets (38-18) by a 27-17 score in the first quarter. However, Denver came right back to eliminate its deficit in the second, leading to a 48-48 deadlock at halftime. The game was still just as close heading into the final period, when Oklahoma City went on an 11-4 run over the first 2:06 to gain the separation it would need for the eventual double-digit home win.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points, adding seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. Jamal Murray collected 21 points, six boards, four assists, one steal and one block. Will Barton registered 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists and one steal. Gary Harris produced just seven points on 1-for-7 shooting.
Chris Paul paced the Thunder with 29 points, supplementing them with four rebounds and two assists. Steven Adams contributed a 19-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included two assists, four steals and two blocks. Danilo Gallinari supplied 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 11 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and one block. Luguentz Dort and Dennis Schroder also poured in 11 points apiece, with Schroder also posting five rebounds.
The Nuggets head back home and take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening, while the Thunder remains home and takes the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night as well.
Spurs Defeat Jazz, 113-104
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Utah Jazz, 113-104, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Friday.
San Antonio got out to a strong start with a 27-21 first quarter and put the game to bed with a 38-25 second quarter. In fact, that gave them a 19-point halftime lead thanks to a 17-0 run and Utah could never get the game to within a nine-point margin after that monster deficit. The Spurs went 10-of-20 from three-point range and 23-of-26 from the free-throw line while the Jazz connected on just 12-of-33 from long range. In addition. San Antonio recorded 12 steals and seven blocks while winning the turnover differential, 17-6.
The Spurs (24-31) were led by Dejounte Murray and his 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. DeMar DeRozan accumulated 18 points, five rebounds and seven assists. LaMarcus Aldridge generated 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Patty Mills led the bench with 15 points. Derrick White also provided 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals off the pine as well.
The Jazz (36-19) were led by Rudy Gobert, who tallied 18 points, 14 rebounds and two assists. Donovan Mitchell went just 5-of-14 from the field to finish with 12 points and four assists. Bojan Bogdanovic amassed 15 points and six rebounds on 3-of-13 shooting. Joe Ingles accrued eight points, three rebounds and seven assists. Emmanuel Mudiay led the bench with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists.
Utah will have to play again on Saturday, remaining home to face the Houston Rockets. As for San Antonio, they're off until Sunday when they stay on the road to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
San Antonio got out to a strong start with a 27-21 first quarter and put the game to bed with a 38-25 second quarter. In fact, that gave them a 19-point halftime lead thanks to a 17-0 run and Utah could never get the game to within a nine-point margin after that monster deficit. The Spurs went 10-of-20 from three-point range and 23-of-26 from the free-throw line while the Jazz connected on just 12-of-33 from long range. In addition. San Antonio recorded 12 steals and seven blocks while winning the turnover differential, 17-6.
The Spurs (24-31) were led by Dejounte Murray and his 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. DeMar DeRozan accumulated 18 points, five rebounds and seven assists. LaMarcus Aldridge generated 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Patty Mills led the bench with 15 points. Derrick White also provided 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals off the pine as well.
The Jazz (36-19) were led by Rudy Gobert, who tallied 18 points, 14 rebounds and two assists. Donovan Mitchell went just 5-of-14 from the field to finish with 12 points and four assists. Bojan Bogdanovic amassed 15 points and six rebounds on 3-of-13 shooting. Joe Ingles accrued eight points, three rebounds and seven assists. Emmanuel Mudiay led the bench with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists.
Utah will have to play again on Saturday, remaining home to face the Houston Rockets. As for San Antonio, they're off until Sunday when they stay on the road to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lakers Defeat Grizzlies, 117-105
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 117-105, at Staples Center on Friday.
Los Angeles was able to win this game in wire-to-wire fashion, thanks to a 28-22 first quarter and a 32-19 second quarter. Memphis then responded with a 36-24 third quarter but never even had a shot attempt to tie the game in the second half. Rim protection was the difference for the Lakers, winning the defensive rebounding battle, 37-34, while out-blocking the Grizzlies, 14-1. In addition, Los Angeles out-assisted Memphis, 25-22, while forcing 16 turnovers from the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies (28-28) were led by Ja Morant and his 17 points and three assists. He was actually the only starter in double figures, with Jonas Valanciunas amassing eight points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Josh Jackson led the bench with 20 points and three rebounds. Gorgui Dieng and Brandon Clarke each had double-doubles off the bench as well.
The Lakers (42-12) were led by LeBron James, who tallied 32 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Anthony Davis collected 28 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and seven blocks. Avery Bradley totaled 14 points, five rebounds and three steals. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the bench with 12 points and five rebounds.
On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup versus the Boston Celtics on Sunday. As for Memphis, they return to action on Monday when they play the other Los Angeles team at Staples Center.
Los Angeles was able to win this game in wire-to-wire fashion, thanks to a 28-22 first quarter and a 32-19 second quarter. Memphis then responded with a 36-24 third quarter but never even had a shot attempt to tie the game in the second half. Rim protection was the difference for the Lakers, winning the defensive rebounding battle, 37-34, while out-blocking the Grizzlies, 14-1. In addition, Los Angeles out-assisted Memphis, 25-22, while forcing 16 turnovers from the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies (28-28) were led by Ja Morant and his 17 points and three assists. He was actually the only starter in double figures, with Jonas Valanciunas amassing eight points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Josh Jackson led the bench with 20 points and three rebounds. Gorgui Dieng and Brandon Clarke each had double-doubles off the bench as well.
The Lakers (42-12) were led by LeBron James, who tallied 32 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Anthony Davis collected 28 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and seven blocks. Avery Bradley totaled 14 points, five rebounds and three steals. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the bench with 12 points and five rebounds.
On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup versus the Boston Celtics on Sunday. As for Memphis, they return to action on Monday when they play the other Los Angeles team at Staples Center.
Pelicans Defeat Trail Blazers, 128-115
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 128-115, at Moda Center on Friday.
New Orleans won each of the first three quarters in this game by at least five points apiece, giving them a wire-to-wire victory. The key stretch was a 12-0 run to end the third quarter, giving the Pelicans a game-high 19-point lead. That was too much for the Trail Blazers to overcome, never getting the game within nine points after that. The Pelicans ended up shooting 54 percent from the field and 53 percent from three-point range while holding the Trail Blazers to 46 percent from the field and 37 percent from long range. In addition, New Orleans out-assisted Portland, 36-20.
The Pelicans (24-32) were led by Zion Williamson, who tallied 25 points, four rebounds and three assists. Brandon Ingram tallied 16 points, four rebounds and six assists. Jrue Holiday collected 20 points, two rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Lonzo Ball finished with 15 points, five rebounds and seven assists while Derrick Favors had eight points and 12 rebounds. Josh Hart led the bench with 13 points and 12 boards.
The Trail Blazers (25-32) were led by C.J. McCollum and his 27 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Hassan Whiteside collected 19 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and six blocks. Carmelo Anthony amassed 20 points and five rebounds while Trevor Ariza totaled 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Gary Trent Jr generated 15 points and three assists.
Both teams are off until Sunday, with Portland returning home to face the Detroit Pistons and New Orleans remaining on the road to play the Golden State Warriors.
New Orleans won each of the first three quarters in this game by at least five points apiece, giving them a wire-to-wire victory. The key stretch was a 12-0 run to end the third quarter, giving the Pelicans a game-high 19-point lead. That was too much for the Trail Blazers to overcome, never getting the game within nine points after that. The Pelicans ended up shooting 54 percent from the field and 53 percent from three-point range while holding the Trail Blazers to 46 percent from the field and 37 percent from long range. In addition, New Orleans out-assisted Portland, 36-20.
The Pelicans (24-32) were led by Zion Williamson, who tallied 25 points, four rebounds and three assists. Brandon Ingram tallied 16 points, four rebounds and six assists. Jrue Holiday collected 20 points, two rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Lonzo Ball finished with 15 points, five rebounds and seven assists while Derrick Favors had eight points and 12 rebounds. Josh Hart led the bench with 13 points and 12 boards.
The Trail Blazers (25-32) were led by C.J. McCollum and his 27 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Hassan Whiteside collected 19 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and six blocks. Carmelo Anthony amassed 20 points and five rebounds while Trevor Ariza totaled 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Gary Trent Jr generated 15 points and three assists.
Both teams are off until Sunday, with Portland returning home to face the Detroit Pistons and New Orleans remaining on the road to play the Golden State Warriors.