Recap Roundups
February 24, 2017
Philadelphia 120, Washington 112
The Philadelphia 76ers, besides resuming their season after the NBA All-Star break on Friday night, were playing without Nerlens Noel and Ersan Ilyasova, who were jettisoned before Thursday's trade deadline.
Indiana 102, Memphis 92
With the Thursday buzz of a possible trade of All-Star Paul George behind them, the Indiana Pacers focused on a drive to the NBA playoffs during a 102-92 victory on Friday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Toronto 107, Boston 97
Kyle Lowry, the Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard, could not play Friday night because of a sore right wrist.
Chicago 128, Phoenix 121
When Jimmy Butler struggled to find his shooting touch on Friday night, his teammates, namely rookie Denzel Valentine, told him to keep shooting.
Utah 109, Milwaukee 95
For all the fancy plays a coach may try to draw up, winning in the NBA generally comes down to two simple ideas: Can you run the pick-and-roll, and can you defend it?
Oklahoma City 110, L.A. Lakers 93
Alex Abrines knew there was a chance he'd get his first start of the season for Oklahoma City. With Victor Oladipo ailing, Abrines was the next man up.
Minnesota 97, Dallas 84
Ricky Rubio tried to downplay his name in trade rumors but noted the emotional toll those rumors can take on players.
Miami 108, Atlanta 90
The Miami Heat didn't lose any momentum over the All-Star break. In fact, they returned with their best display of perimeter shooting all season.
Denver 129, Brooklyn 109
With Denver's young star off his game, the newcomer did his best Nikola Jokic impersonation.
Denver 129, Brooklyn 109
Gary Harris scored a career-high 25 points, Wilson Chandler had 24 points, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-109 on Friday night.
San Antonio 105, L.A. Clippers 97
In his first game in five weeks, Pau Gasol didn't expect to be much of a factor.
San Antonio 105, L.A. Clippers 97
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, and the San Antonio Spurs used a third-quarter spark to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-97 on Friday night at Staples Center.