Recap Roundups
December 23, 2014
Cleveland 125, Minnesota 104
Kyrie Irving led the way with 29 points and LeBron James scored 24 as Cleveland eased past visiting Minnesota.
Indiana 96, New Orleans 84
George Hill scored 15 points in his season debut to lead six players in double figures as host Indiana ran its winning streak against New Orleans to seven games.
Orlando 100, Boston 95
Nikola Vucevic and Kyle O'Quinn combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds as host Orlando survived a furious fourth-quarter comeback by Boston to snap a four-game losing streak.
Chicago 99, Washington 91
Derrick Rose scored eight of his 25 points in the final three minutes as visiting Chicago downed Washington to earn its fourth straight win.
Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 104
DeMarre Carroll scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Atlanta held off Los Angeles for its eighth straight home win.
Brooklyn 102, Denver 96
Joe Johnson scored 27 points and Mason Plumlee had 19 points and 13 rebounds as host Brooklyn defeated Denver.
Philadelphia 91, Miami 87
Michael Carter-Williams recorded 20 points, six steals and five assists as visiting Philadelphia came from behind to stun Miami.
Charlotte 108, Milwaukee 101
Kemba Walker scored 27 points as visiting Charlotte scampered past Milwaukee for its fourth straight win.
Portland 115, Oklahoma City 111
Damian Lillard buried a career-high eight 3-pointers and took over down the stretch en route to 40 points and 11 assists as visiting Portland stunned Oklahoma City.
Phoenix 124, Dallas 115
Goran Dragic scored 25 points and Gerald Green added 22 off the bench as host Phoenix sidestepped Dallas.
L.A. Lakers 115, Golden State 105
Carlos Boozer collected 18 points and nine rebounds to lead seven players in double figures as Kobe Bryant-less Los Angeles handed visiting Golden State a rare loss.