Recap Roundups
December 07, 2022
Orlando 116, L.A. Clippers 111
Moritz Wagner went for a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds, Bol Bol scored another 20 points, and Paolo Banchero sank six free throws down the stretch to cap his game-high 23-point effort as the Orlando Magic snapped a long losing skid with Wednesday's 116-111 overtime defeat of the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.
Brooklyn 122, Charlotte 116
Kyrie Irving collected 33 points and nine assists as the Brooklyn Nets took a big lead in the first half and held on for a 122-116 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night in New York.
New York 113, Atlanta 89
Julius Randle posted a double-double and scored 19 points in the third quarter Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who rolled to a 113-89 win over the undermanned Atlanta Hawks.
Toronto 126, L.A. Lakers 113
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the host Toronto Raptors defeated the depleted Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Wednesday night.
Chicago 115, Washington 111
DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine carried the load for the host Chicago Bulls, who ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 115-111 on Wednesday night.
Memphis 123, Oklahoma City 102
Ja Morant had 26 points, a career-high-tying 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-102 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
Milwaukee 126, Sacramento 113
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 35 points, Jrue Holiday was nearly as productive with 31 and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to defeat the visiting Sacramento Kings 126-113 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota 121, Indiana 115
D'Angelo Russell scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Anthony Edwards added 26 on the night as the Minnesota Timberwolves scored the game's final six points in a 121-115 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
New Orleans 104, Detroit 98
Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas each had a double-double and the New Orleans Pelicans won their fifth consecutive game by holding off the visiting Detroit Pistons 104-98 on Wednesday night.
Utah 124, Golden State 123
Rookie Simone Fontecchio made a last-second, game-winning dunk just after Malik Beasley hit a 3-pointer as the Utah Jazz scored five points in the final 7.8 seconds to earn an improbable 124-123 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
Boston 125, Phoenix 98
The Boston Celtics looked like the best team in the NBA on Wednesday night, turning in a dominant effort on the road by beating the Phoenix Suns 125-98.