Recap Roundups
December 13, 2016
Cleveland 103, Memphis 86
Tyronn Lue approached the Cavaliers' home-and-home series against the Memphis Grizzlies wanting to at least get a split. So the Cleveland coach played two of his three stars Tuesday, knowing full well he was resting all of them Wednesday.
Orlando 131, Atlanta 120
The Orlando Magic didn't look a thing like the team that was next to last in the NBA with an average 94.8 points per game coming into their Tuesday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks.
Minnesota 99, Chicago 94
The Minnesota Timberwolves were on the mat when coach Tom Thibodeau called his second timeout of the game in the first quarter Tuesday night at the United Center.
Golden State 113, New Orleans 109
For all the glamour associated with their relentless run-and-gun offense, the Golden State Warriors pride themselves occasionally on playing something called defense.
Phoenix 113, New York 111
The young Phoenix Suns haven't learned how to protect the double-digit leads they are building, but they are learning they possess what it takes to counterpunch and fight back.
Portland 114, Oklahoma City 95
The Portland Trail Blazers were coming off an excruciatingly tough, one-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night at Staples Center.