Recap Roundups
November 25, 2015
Charlotte 101, Washington 87
A year ago, the Charlotte Hornets wouldn't have been able to dig out of the hole they found themselves in against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
Orlando 100, New York 91
Magic guard Victor Oladipo lost his starting role, but he rediscovered his game Wednesday night.
Boston 84, Philadelphia 80
Someone is going to be the unfortunate first team to lose to the winless Philadelphia 76ers. It could be the Houston Rockets in the next game. Or the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
Detroit 104, Miami 81
Andre Drummond took criticism about his defensive effort constructively. Then he proceeded to be the destructive force that his coach and teammates were seeking.
Toronto 103, Cleveland 99
Raptors coach Dwane Casey took pains to put Toronto's 103-99 win Wednesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers into perspective.
Memphis 102, Houston 93
Memphis coach David Joerger cracked a joke about what was the Grizzlies' longstanding offensive identity as a plodding methodical unit, using humor to underscore how different things are and the gradual emergence of a faster, more aggressive style of play.
Memphis 102, Houston 93
Forward Jeff Green paced six players in double figures as the Memphis Grizzlies continued their torrid play with a 102-93 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night at Toyota Center.
Sacramento 129, Milwaukee 118
The Sacramento Kings knocked two big stones off their back Wednesday night: they earned their first victory of the season when DeMarcus Cousins wasn't in the lineup and they won on the road for just the second time this year, knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks 129-118 at the Bradley Center.
Minnesota 99, Atlanta 95
With starting point guard Ricky Rubio sidelined due to an injury, Timberwolves backup Zach LaVine needed to step up his game -- on both sides of the court.
Oklahoma City 110, Brooklyn 99
It had been more than two weeks since Oklahoma City Thunder fans had gotten to see Kevin Durant perform live. In that time some may have forgotten just how special the forward can play in the clutch.
San Antonio 88, Dallas 83
Forward Kawhi Leonard is getting more secure with the ball in his hands and the game on the line and his success in that role has been an important part of the San Antonio Spurs hot start.
New Orleans 120, Phoenix 114
The New Orleans Pelicans just might be out of their early-season funk.
New Orleans 120, Phoenix 114
Forward Anthony Davis scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans pulled out a tough road win over the Phoenix Suns, 120-114, Friday night.
Utah 102, L.A. Clippers 91
Gordon Hayward never previously enjoyed a win over the Clippers in the City of Angels. The Utah Jazz forward scratched that off his wish list Wednesday night.