Recap Roundups
December 27, 2020
Dallas 124, L.A. Clippers 73
Luka Doncic had 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Dallas Mavericks set an NBA record for the largest halftime lead in the shot-clock era in a 124-73 win at the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon.
Charlotte 106, Brooklyn 104
Gordon Hayward scored 28 points as the host Charlotte Hornets nearly blew a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter and held on for a 106-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.
Orlando 120, Washington 113
Terrence Ross and Markelle Fultz each scored 26 points to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter en route to a 120-113 victory over the host Washington Wizards on Sunday.
New Orleans 98, San Antonio 95
Brandon Ingram had 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead three New Orleans players with double-doubles as the Pelicans won their home opener by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 98-95 on Sunday night.
Cleveland 118, Philadelphia 94
Andre Drummond scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the host Cleveland Cavaliers breezed past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-94 on Sunday.
New York 130, Milwaukee 110
Julius Randle recorded a game-high 29 points and 14 rebounds Sunday night as the New York Knicks led almost the entire way in a stunning 130-110 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks.
Indiana 108, Boston 107
Malcolm Brogdon scored 25 points and Domantas Sabonis converted the decisive layup in the final seconds as the host Indiana Pacers recorded a 108-107 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.
Golden State 129, Chicago 128
Damion Lee buried a straightaway 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining Sunday night to cap a Golden State Warriors rally that produced their first win of the season, a 129-128 thriller over the host Chicago Bulls.
Phoenix 116, Sacramento 100
Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds, and the visiting Phoenix Suns rode a big third quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-100 Sunday.
L.A. Lakers 127, Minnesota 91
Kyle Kuzma broke loose with 20 points, all in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of leading scorer Anthony Davis for an easy 127-91 victory Sunday night over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.