Recap Roundups
April 12, 2014
L.A. Clippers 117, Sacramento 101
Blake Griffin scored 27 points and handed out nine assists as host Los Angeles pulled away late to win for the 19th time in 23 games.
Charlotte 111, Philadelphia 105
Al Jefferson collected 29 points and 12 rebounds as host Charlotte won for the sixth time in seven games.
Washington 104, Milwaukee 91
Bradley Beal led the way with 26 points and Marcin Gortat added 13 points and 13 rebounds as Washington cruised past visiting Milwaukee.
Atlanta 98, Miami 85
Lou Williams scored 18 of his 23 points in the final quarter and Jeff Teague had 25 points and four steals as host Atlanta defeated Miami to clinch the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.
Boston 111, Cleveland 99
Rookie Kelly Olynyk matched his season high with 25 points and added a season-high 12 rebounds as Boston pounded host Cleveland.
Houston 111, New Orleans 104
James Harden had 33 points and 13 assists and Patrick Beverley scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as host Houston closed the game with a 15-0 surge to rally past New Orleans.
Dallas 101, Phoenix 98
Monta Ellis matched his season high of 37 points as the Mavericks rallied from 13 points down midway through the third quarter to beat visiting Phoenix and clinch a playoff berth.
Denver 101, Utah 94
Randy Foye scored 26 points and Kenneth Faried had 24 points and collected a season-best 21 rebounds as host Denver handed Utah its 20th loss in 23 games.