Recap Roundups
November 22, 2017
Charlotte 129, Washington 124
A team has to steal a win or two during the course of an 82-game NBA season, and that's precisely what the Charlotte Hornets did Wednesday night.
Cleveland 119, Brooklyn 109
LeBron James received a kick in the rear from his coach and a head butt from an opponent. Then, he delivered a gut punch.
Philadelphia 101, Portland 81
Two seasons ago, the Philadelphia 76ers went 10-72.
L.A. Clippers 116, Atlanta 103
It took a triple-double from Blake Griffin and a season-high scoring effort from Wesley Johnson for the Los Angeles Clippers to put an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Miami 104, Boston 98
The Boston Celtics were about to erase another double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak when two fortunate bounces from a Dion Waiters' 3-point attempt helped squash the rally.
New York 108, Toronto 100
Two days ago after a topsy-turvy win over the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek shrugged as he described the NBA as a "game of runs."
Houston 125, Denver 95
Those anxiously awaiting the moment where Rockets guard Chris Paul struggles to acclimate with his new teammates might want to eschew holding their breath in the interim.
Dallas 95, Memphis 94
When JaMychal Green's putback dunk with 0.3 of a second left in the fourth quarter gave the Memphis Grizzlies a two-point lead, Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes thought they were done.
Minnesota 124, Orlando 118
When Jeff Teague and the Minnesota Timberwolves' starters stayed on the bench to start the fourth quarter, Teague hoped he wouldn't be needed again Wednesday night.
New Orleans 107, San Antonio 90
As the numbers continue to pile up, it's hard to believe that Anthony Davis is just 24, a "baby" in the eyes of New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry.
Oklahoma City 108, Golden State 91
Russell Westbrook insisted that there was no extra juice to Wednesday night's game between his Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors.
Milwaukee 113, Phoenix 107
Eric Bledsoe expected to be booed in his return to Phoenix. He also expected those boos to drive him to play even better against his former team.
Utah 110, Chicago 80
Perimeter shooting has run hot and cold for the Utah Jazz. When it turns hot, opponents end up getting scorched.
Sacramento 113, L.A. Lakers 102
In some respects, the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers are traveling similar paths. Once fierce rivals who fought for Western Conference supremacy, both clubs now are young and trying to emerge from a recent history of losing.