NBA roundup: Bucks end Raptors' 7-game streak with OT win
ByReuters
Published 24/02/2018 at 04:44 GMT
Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe had 21 points apiece when the Bucks opened their post-break season with a 122-119 overtime victory over the Eastern Division-leading Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on Friday.
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Jason Terry had 14 points, including five in overtime, and John Henson had 12
points and eight rebounds in his first game after missing the previous three
with a hamstring injury for the Bucks, who have won six of eight.
points and eight rebounds in his first game after missing the previous three
with a hamstring injury for the Bucks, who have won six of eight.
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Serge Ibaka had 18 points for Raptors, who
had a seven-game winning streak broken while losing for the first time in
three meetings against the Bucks.
had a seven-game winning streak broken while losing for the first time in
three meetings against the Bucks.
Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam each had 17 points for the Raptors, who forced
overtime on Jonas Valanciunas' basket as regulation time expired to make it
110-110.
overtime on Jonas Valanciunas' basket as regulation time expired to make it
110-110.
Cavaliers 112, Grizzlies 89
LeBron James recorded his 11th triple-double of the season to lead Cleveland
past host Memphis.
past host Memphis.
James had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Cavs avenge a
110-103 loss to Washington on Thursday, which snapped a four-game winning
streak.
110-103 loss to Washington on Thursday, which snapped a four-game winning
streak.
Playing in its first game since the All-Star break, Memphis has now lost eight
in a row.
in a row.
Pelicans 124, Heat 123 (OT)
Jrue Holiday made the game-winning basket with seven seconds left in support
of Anthony Davis' 45 points as New Orleans edged visiting Miami in New
Orleans.
of Anthony Davis' 45 points as New Orleans edged visiting Miami in New
Orleans.
Dwyane Wade's jumper gave the Heat a one-point lead with 21 seconds left, but
Holiday answered with a jumper from the lane. Miami had another chance, but
Wade missed a jumper and Josh Richardson missed a tip.
Holiday answered with a jumper from the lane. Miami had another chance, but
Wade missed a jumper and Josh Richardson missed a tip.
Davis added 17 rebounds, five blocks and five steals as the Pelicans won their
fourth straight. The Heat lost their third straight in a battle of teams that
began the night clinging to the final playoff spot in their respective
conferences.
fourth straight. The Heat lost their third straight in a battle of teams that
began the night clinging to the final playoff spot in their respective
conferences.
Rockets 120, Timberwolves 102
Clint Capela was a stabilizing force in the paint as Houston extended its
winning streak to 11 games with a victory over Minnesota in Houston.
winning streak to 11 games with a victory over Minnesota in Houston.
Capela finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds. The Rockets also received
strong performances from guards James Harden (31 points, nine assists) and
Chris Paul (14 points, 10 boards, eight assists) in improving to 3-0 against
the Timberwolves this season.
strong performances from guards James Harden (31 points, nine assists) and
Chris Paul (14 points, 10 boards, eight assists) in improving to 3-0 against
the Timberwolves this season.
Andrew Wiggins paced Minnesota with 21 points while Jeff Teague added 18
points, four assists and two steals. Jimmy Butler was carried off the floor in
the third quarter after injuring his right knee on a non-contact play. He is
set to undergo an MRI on Saturday.
points, four assists and two steals. Jimmy Butler was carried off the floor in
the third quarter after injuring his right knee on a non-contact play. He is
set to undergo an MRI on Saturday.
Celtics 110, Pistons 98
Daniel Theis scored a career-high 19 points, and Boston used a strong effort
from its bench to snap a three-game losing streak and top host Detroit.
from its bench to snap a three-game losing streak and top host Detroit.
Theis was one of four Boston reserves to reach double figures. Marcus Morris
had 15 points, Marcus Smart tossed in 12 and Terry Rozier chipped in 11 as the
Celtics bench outscored its counterparts 65-21. Smart had missed the previous
11 games with right hand lacerations.
had 15 points, Marcus Smart tossed in 12 and Terry Rozier chipped in 11 as the
Celtics bench outscored its counterparts 65-21. Smart had missed the previous
11 games with right hand lacerations.
Kyrie Irving led Boston's first unit with 18 points, five rebounds and six
assists. Jayson Tatum contributed 15 points in the first game for both clubs
since the All-Star break. Ish Smith led the Pistons with 20 points and six
assists while Blake Griffin scored 17 points but committed six turnovers.
assists. Jayson Tatum contributed 15 points in the first game for both clubs
since the All-Star break. Ish Smith led the Pistons with 20 points and six
assists while Blake Griffin scored 17 points but committed six turnovers.
Hornets 122, Wizards 105
Frank Kaminsky scored 25 points while Kemba Walker celebrated his 500th NBA
game with 24 as Charlotte defeated Washington in Washington D.C.
game with 24 as Charlotte defeated Washington in Washington D.C.
The Wizards had won eight of their last 10 games before this contest, but
Washington has had trouble with Charlotte all season. The Hornets now are 3-0
against the Wizards.
Washington has had trouble with Charlotte all season. The Hornets now are 3-0
against the Wizards.
Kaminsky came off the bench to score his 25 points, including hitting six
3-pointers, while Walker got 20 in the second half alone.
3-pointers, while Walker got 20 in the second half alone.
Pacers 116, Hawks 93
Thaddeus Young scored 20 points and Victor Oladipo showed off his playmaking
abilities on an off-shooting night as Indiana hammered visiting Atlanta.
abilities on an off-shooting night as Indiana hammered visiting Atlanta.
Oladipo hit just five of 16 shots for 14 points, but made an impact all over
the court. The All-Star finished with nine assists, seven rebounds and four
steals.
the court. The All-Star finished with nine assists, seven rebounds and four
steals.
Domantas Sabonis came off the bench to score 21 points and grab 13 rebounds,
and Lance Stephenson added 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the
Pacers, who have won four in a row and 10 of their last 13. Isaiah Taylor
scored 17 points, and Taurean Prince added 14 points for the Hawks.
and Lance Stephenson added 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the
Pacers, who have won four in a row and 10 of their last 13. Isaiah Taylor
scored 17 points, and Taurean Prince added 14 points for the Hawks.
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