Recap Roundups
January 13, 2017
Philadelphia 102, Charlotte 93
Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid mimicked the water-spitting routine of his favorite WWE performer, Triple H, when he was introduced before Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Toronto 132, Brooklyn 113
In an effort to shut down Brooklyn center Brook Lopez, the Toronto defense was collapsing on the paint all night and it nearly proved costly, but an early fourth quarter run helped the Raptors to a 132-113 victory over the Nets at Air Canada Centre.
Milwaukee 116, Miami 108
The last time the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Miami Heat, they put forth their worst offensive showing of the season.
Memphis 110, Houston 105
The knee-jerk reaction would be to celebrate the Grizzlies' heralded defense on Friday night, but Memphis' spirited rally was birthed more from offensive execution than defensive might.
Minnesota 96, Oklahoma City 86
Facing a four-game homestand with three of the top teams in the Western Conference visiting Minnesota, the Timberwolves had a tough road trying to climb from the bottom of the standings.
Boston 103, Atlanta 101
Isaiah Thomas made sure that first-year Boston Celtics teammate Al Horford was a winner in his return to Atlanta, snapping the Hawks' seven-game winning streak in the process.
Boston 103, Atlanta 101
Isaiah Thomas made sure that first-year Boston Celtics teammate Al Horford was a winner in his return to Atlanta, snapping the Hawks' seven-game winning streak in the process.
Orlando 115, Portland 109
There's something about the Portland Trail Blazers that lights a fire under Nikola Vucevic.
Orlando 115, Portland 109
Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 115-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Moda Center.
Cleveland 120, Sacramento 108
Kyle Korver is not ready to pass any tests on the basics and intricacies of his new team's offense. In the meantime, he'll find a way to make due.
Cleveland 120, Sacramento 108
Kyrie Irving scored 26 points, Kyle Korver added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a series of runs by the Sacramento Kings to post a 120-108 victory on Friday night at the Golden 1 Center.
Utah 110, Detroit 77
When Rodney Hood feels confident in his shot, there's nothing that can stop him from letting it fly and lighting up the scoreboard. After a prolonged shooting slump, Hood has finally found the magic touch from the perimeter again.