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Bulls Dispatch Rockets, 120-100
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Houston Rockets, 120-100, at Toyota Center on Monday night.
The Bulls (14-16) checked into Monday's matchup riding some modest momentum with a 4-2 mark over the previous six games, but the Rockets (11-18) looked reasonably sharp in their return to action following a pair of weather-related postponements. Houston trailed by a manageable six points at intermission, but Chicago subsequently exploded for 46 points in the third quarter to push their advantage to an insurmountable 26 points.
Coby White led the way with 24 points, adding 10 rebounds, two assists and one block. Zach LaVine followed with 21 points, complementing them with six assists and five boards. Wendell Carter, Jr. posted an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included one assist, three blocks and two steals. Thaddeus Young supplied 17 points, eight boards and five assists. Patrick Williams furnished 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Tomas Satoransky provided 10 points.
David Nwaba paced the Rockets with 22 points, supplementing them with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals. Sterling Brown registered 16 points, four boards and two assists. Danuel House and John Wall generated matching 15-point tallies while recording six rebounds and seven assists, respectively. Jae'Sean Tate finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals.
The Bulls head back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, while the Rockets hit the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night as well.
The Bulls (14-16) checked into Monday's matchup riding some modest momentum with a 4-2 mark over the previous six games, but the Rockets (11-18) looked reasonably sharp in their return to action following a pair of weather-related postponements. Houston trailed by a manageable six points at intermission, but Chicago subsequently exploded for 46 points in the third quarter to push their advantage to an insurmountable 26 points.
Coby White led the way with 24 points, adding 10 rebounds, two assists and one block. Zach LaVine followed with 21 points, complementing them with six assists and five boards. Wendell Carter, Jr. posted an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included one assist, three blocks and two steals. Thaddeus Young supplied 17 points, eight boards and five assists. Patrick Williams furnished 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Tomas Satoransky provided 10 points.
David Nwaba paced the Rockets with 22 points, supplementing them with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals. Sterling Brown registered 16 points, four boards and two assists. Danuel House and John Wall generated matching 15-point tallies while recording six rebounds and seven assists, respectively. Jae'Sean Tate finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals.
The Bulls head back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, while the Rockets hit the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night as well.
Mavs Close Out Confident Home Win
By Dan Bruno
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 102-92, at American Airlines Center on Monday evening.
The Mavs got out to a great start at home with a, 26-13, lead after one quarter. They stayed in in control through the second and managed to push their lead as high as 23 points, before halftime. The Grizzlies had no answers in the second half, as the Mavs maintained their cushion through the third. Despite the Grizzlies continuing to fight down to the final buzzer, the Mavs had no trouble hanging on for the home win.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way for the Mavericks with 29 points on 9-of-14 shooting, in 28 minutes off the bench. Luka Doncic totaled 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while Jalen Brunson chipped in 18 points seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Mavs shot 44 percent from the field, including 15-of-41 from long range.
Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 22 points, nine assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 33 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas added 11 points, 15 rebounds and a block, while Brandon Clarke chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 39 percent from the field, including just 6-of-31 from deep.
The Grizzlies (13-14) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Clippers on Thursday. The Mavericks (14-15) play host to the Celtics on Tuesday.
The Mavs got out to a great start at home with a, 26-13, lead after one quarter. They stayed in in control through the second and managed to push their lead as high as 23 points, before halftime. The Grizzlies had no answers in the second half, as the Mavs maintained their cushion through the third. Despite the Grizzlies continuing to fight down to the final buzzer, the Mavs had no trouble hanging on for the home win.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way for the Mavericks with 29 points on 9-of-14 shooting, in 28 minutes off the bench. Luka Doncic totaled 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while Jalen Brunson chipped in 18 points seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Mavs shot 44 percent from the field, including 15-of-41 from long range.
Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 22 points, nine assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 33 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas added 11 points, 15 rebounds and a block, while Brandon Clarke chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 39 percent from the field, including just 6-of-31 from deep.
The Grizzlies (13-14) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Clippers on Thursday. The Mavericks (14-15) play host to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Suns Blast Trail Blazers, 132-100
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 132-100, at Phoenix Suns Arena on Monday night.
The two squads checked in on the heels of impressive 8-2 marks over their previous 10 games, but the Suns (20-10) looked like the sharper unit while building a nine-point halftime lead. However, the dynamic of the contest truly changed in the third quarter, when the Trail Blazers (18-12) let what had been a reasonably manageable deficit devolve into a 29-point hole. That made the final period a mere formality and significant amount of playing time for Portland's second unit.
Damian Lillard paced the Trail Blazers with 24 points and complemented them with seven assists. Nassir Little followed with 18 points, adding five rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Gary Trent furnished 11 points, two rebounds and one steal. Carmelo Anthony delivered 10 points, three boards and two assists. Enes Kanter mustered just six points but also hauled in 15 rebounds.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 34 points, supplementing them with four rebounds and four assists. Deandre Ayton contributed 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal. Dario Saric compiled 14 points, nine rebounds and one assist. Cameron Johnson poured in 13 points, while Malik Bridges registered 10 points, five assists, two rebounds and two blocks.
The Trail Blazers remain on the road and visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, while the Suns remain home and tangle with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
The two squads checked in on the heels of impressive 8-2 marks over their previous 10 games, but the Suns (20-10) looked like the sharper unit while building a nine-point halftime lead. However, the dynamic of the contest truly changed in the third quarter, when the Trail Blazers (18-12) let what had been a reasonably manageable deficit devolve into a 29-point hole. That made the final period a mere formality and significant amount of playing time for Portland's second unit.
Damian Lillard paced the Trail Blazers with 24 points and complemented them with seven assists. Nassir Little followed with 18 points, adding five rebounds, two blocks and one steal. Gary Trent furnished 11 points, two rebounds and one steal. Carmelo Anthony delivered 10 points, three boards and two assists. Enes Kanter mustered just six points but also hauled in 15 rebounds.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 34 points, supplementing them with four rebounds and four assists. Deandre Ayton contributed 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal. Dario Saric compiled 14 points, nine rebounds and one assist. Cameron Johnson poured in 13 points, while Malik Bridges registered 10 points, five assists, two rebounds and two blocks.
The Trail Blazers remain on the road and visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, while the Suns remain home and tangle with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Heat Rally In Fourth To Secure Road Win
By Dan Bruno
The Miami Heat defeated the host Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-94, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday evening.
The contest got out to a competitive start with the Heat holding a two-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder came out strong in the second and charged ahead to a nine-point lead by halftime. The Heat answered the call in the third quarter, where they outscored the hosts, 34-23, to pull ahead by two, heading into the final frame. The Heat kept the momentum going in the fourth and rallied to a game-high, 18-point lead, as they confidently closed out their third straight win.
Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals, in 36 minutes. Kendrick Nunn added 20 points, nine assists, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Bam Adebayo totaled 19 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a block. The Heat shot 44 percent from the field, including 15-of-40 from long range.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points, five assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Darius Bazley added 13 points, five rebounds and a steal, while Luguentz Dort totaled 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 43 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from deep.
The Thunder (12-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Spurs on Wednesday. The Heat (14-17) play host to the Raptors on Wednesday.
The contest got out to a competitive start with the Heat holding a two-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder came out strong in the second and charged ahead to a nine-point lead by halftime. The Heat answered the call in the third quarter, where they outscored the hosts, 34-23, to pull ahead by two, heading into the final frame. The Heat kept the momentum going in the fourth and rallied to a game-high, 18-point lead, as they confidently closed out their third straight win.
Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals, in 36 minutes. Kendrick Nunn added 20 points, nine assists, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Bam Adebayo totaled 19 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a block. The Heat shot 44 percent from the field, including 15-of-40 from long range.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points, five assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Darius Bazley added 13 points, five rebounds and a steal, while Luguentz Dort totaled 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 43 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from deep.
The Thunder (12-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Spurs on Wednesday. The Heat (14-17) play host to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Jazz Defeat Hornets, 132-110
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 132-110, at Vivint Smar Home Arena on Monday.
There were 12 ties and 12 lead changes through the first three quarters of this game but Utah rode a 41-20 fourth quarter to a blowout win. In fact, they started that quarter on a 20-2 run and held a double-digit lead from there on out. The Jazz shot 53 percent from the field and 51 percent from three-point range while holding the Hornets to 46 percent from the field and 31 percent from long range. Utah actually set a franchise record by going 28-of-55 from long range. The Jazz also out-rebounded the Hornets, 45-35, while outscoring the Hornets bench, 66-31.
The Hornets (14-16) were led by Gordon Hayward and his 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. LaMelo Ball amassed 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. P.J. Washington tallied 17 points, three rebounds, four assists and four steals. Malik Monk led the bench with 20 points and six boards.
The Jazz (25-6) were led by Donovan Mitchell, tallying 23 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Mike Conley totaled 15 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals. Rudy Gobert generated 10 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks. Joe Ingles and Georges Niang had 21 points apiece to lead the bench, combining to go 14-of-17 from three-point range.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Charlotte remaining on the road to face the Phoenix Suns and Utah staying home to play the Los Angeles Lakers.
There were 12 ties and 12 lead changes through the first three quarters of this game but Utah rode a 41-20 fourth quarter to a blowout win. In fact, they started that quarter on a 20-2 run and held a double-digit lead from there on out. The Jazz shot 53 percent from the field and 51 percent from three-point range while holding the Hornets to 46 percent from the field and 31 percent from long range. Utah actually set a franchise record by going 28-of-55 from long range. The Jazz also out-rebounded the Hornets, 45-35, while outscoring the Hornets bench, 66-31.
The Hornets (14-16) were led by Gordon Hayward and his 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. LaMelo Ball amassed 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. P.J. Washington tallied 17 points, three rebounds, four assists and four steals. Malik Monk led the bench with 20 points and six boards.
The Jazz (25-6) were led by Donovan Mitchell, tallying 23 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Mike Conley totaled 15 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals. Rudy Gobert generated 10 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks. Joe Ingles and Georges Niang had 21 points apiece to lead the bench, combining to go 14-of-17 from three-point range.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Charlotte remaining on the road to face the Phoenix Suns and Utah staying home to play the Los Angeles Lakers.
Wizards Defeat Lakers in OT,127-124
The Washington Wizards defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 127-124, at Staples Center on Monday.
There were eight ties and 10 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. Los Angeles actually led by 14 points at the half but Washington fought back with a 66-52 second half. The Wizards held the lead for the entirety of the overtime, outscoring the Lakers, 12-9. LeBron James attempted a 30-foot three-pointer to tie the game at the buzzer but missed. Getting to the free-throw line was key, with Washington hitting 24-of-33 and Los Angeles connecting on just 11-of-17. The Wizards also outscored the Lakers in the paint, 66-50.
The Wizards (11-17) were led by Bradley Beal, tallying 33 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals. Russell Westbrook collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. Rui Hachimura amassed 15 points and six rebounds. Robin Lopez led the bench with 13 points while Deni Avdiha had eight points and eight boards.
The Lakers (22-10) were led by James and his 31 points, nine rebounds and 13 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope totaled 21 points and three rebounds. Kyle Kuzma generated 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Montrezl Harrell led the bench with 26 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
On deck for Los Angeles is a road game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. As for Washington, they play the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, playing the Los Angeles Clippers.
There were eight ties and 10 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. Los Angeles actually led by 14 points at the half but Washington fought back with a 66-52 second half. The Wizards held the lead for the entirety of the overtime, outscoring the Lakers, 12-9. LeBron James attempted a 30-foot three-pointer to tie the game at the buzzer but missed. Getting to the free-throw line was key, with Washington hitting 24-of-33 and Los Angeles connecting on just 11-of-17. The Wizards also outscored the Lakers in the paint, 66-50.
The Wizards (11-17) were led by Bradley Beal, tallying 33 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals. Russell Westbrook collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. Rui Hachimura amassed 15 points and six rebounds. Robin Lopez led the bench with 13 points while Deni Avdiha had eight points and eight boards.
The Lakers (22-10) were led by James and his 31 points, nine rebounds and 13 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope totaled 21 points and three rebounds. Kyle Kuzma generated 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Montrezl Harrell led the bench with 26 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
On deck for Los Angeles is a road game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. As for Washington, they play the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, playing the Los Angeles Clippers.