Recap Roundups
April 03, 2016
New Orleans 106, Brooklyn 87
A massive amount of injuries have created numerous opportunities to contribute to the New Orleans Pelicans in the waning days of the season.
Cleveland 112, Charlotte 103
LeBron James said it felt like playing three games in three nights, yet as the Cleveland Cavaliers have for most of the season, they passed the test.
Houston 118, Oklahoma City 110
Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff repeatedly broached the subject of late-game collapses and Houston's need to simply do what they did to create leads to begin with. On Sunday, when the Rockets did exactly that, execution looked as simple as theory.
Dallas 88, Minnesota 78
With a trip to the playoffs on the line, the Dallas Mavericks aren't just focusing on one game at a time, they're focusing on one possession at a time.
L.A. Clippers 114, Washington 109
Blake Griffin performed like a player who missed 45 games. However, his teammates, who have grown accustomed to his absence, picked up the slack as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards again.
Orlando 119, Memphis 107
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic wants back in the starting lineup, but it's tough to argue with his new role as a reserve.
Utah 101, Phoenix 86
Guard Rodney Hood epitomized the philosophy of the Utah Jazz on Sunday: A slow start doesn't necessarily mean a bad finish.
Chicago 102, Milwaukee 98
It wasn't just a game on the line Sunday evening for the Chicago Bulls; their postseason hopes were hanging in the balance, too.
Indiana 92, New York 87
Paul George headed to the bench late in the third quarter and expected to have the rest of the game off to rest his sore left ankle.
Golden State 136, Portland 111
The Golden State Warriors play so well after they lose, it makes one wonder why they don't do it more often.
Boston 107, L.A. Lakers 100
With a playoff berth in hand, Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics are seeking higher ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race.