Recap Roundups
April 12, 2021
New York 111, L.A. Lakers 96
Julius Randle scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the New York Knicks took control in the third quarter, fended off a comeback attempt in the fourth and recorded a 111-96 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Philadelphia 113, Dallas 95
Joel Embiid had 36 points and seven rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the host Dallas Mavericks 113-95 on Monday.
San Antonio 120, Orlando 97
DeMar DeRozan scored 19 points in three quarters of play, and Dejounte Murray added 17 as the visiting San Antonio Spurs rolled to a big lead early and swamped the hapless Orlando Magic 120-97 on Monday in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams.
New Orleans 117, Sacramento 110
Brandon Ingram scored 34 points and Zion Williamson added 30 as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Monday night.
Washington 125, Utah 121
Bradley Beal scored 34 points, Russell Westbrook compiled his NBA-leading 23rd triple-double of the season and the Washington Wizards overcame a tough start to upset the Utah Jazz 125-121 Monday night in Salt Lake City.
Memphis 101, Chicago 90
Jonas Valanciunas recorded his franchise-record, 15th consecutive double-double with 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the visiting Chicago Bulls 101-90 on Monday.
Golden State 116, Denver 107
Stephen Curry became the all-time leading scorer in Golden State Warriors history with the ninth 50-point game of his career, exploding for 53 in a 116-107 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
Phoenix 126, Houston 120
Jae Crowder made a career-high eight 3-pointers, fueling the Phoenix Suns' franchise-record 25 made shots beyond the arc, in a 126-120 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Monday night.