The Raptors have been sliding in the Eastern Conference, but a win tonight over the red-hot Rockets has the potential to put them back in a good frame of mind heading into the playoffs.
Let’s get to the games:
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Los Angeles Lakers | 113 | (20-53) |
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Philadelphia 76ers | 111 | (18-57) |
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Philadelphia jumped out to the early lead in the first quarter and the Lakers dominated in the second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even. Los Angeles got the win in the first overtime period. Los Angeles was led by Jordan Clarkson with 26 points, 11 assists, Jabari Brown with 22 points, and Ryan Kelly with 16 points. The 76ers were led by Isaiah Canaan with 18 points, and Nerlens Noel with 19 points, 14 rebounds.
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Boston Celtics | 116 | (33-41) |
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Charlotte Hornets | 104 | (31-42) |
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The game started out close and the Celtics dominated in the second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even and the Celtics hung on to get the win and move back into 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Boston was led by Avery Bradley with 30 points, Evan Turner with 15 points, and Marcus Smart with 14 points. The Hornets were led by Kemba Walker with 28 points, 12 assists, and Marvin Williams with 10 points.\
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Houston Rockets | 96 | (50-24) |
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Toronto Raptors | 99 | (44-30) |
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The game started out close and it was a tight second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even and the Raptors hung on to get the win at home. Toronto was led by DeMar DeRozan with 42 points, 11 rebounds, Jonas Valanciunas with 15 points, 9 rebounds, and Lou Williams with 13 points. The Rockets were led by James Harden with 31 points, and Trevor Ariza with 15 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks | 88 | (36-38) |
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Atlanta Hawks | 101 | (56-18) |
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The game started out close and it was a tight second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even to close out the Hawks win. Atlanta was led by DeMarre Carroll with 23 points, Paul Millsap with 15 points, 9 rebounds, and Al Horford with 18 points. The Bucks were led by Zaza Pachulia with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and Giannis Antetokounmpo with 18 points.
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Utah Jazz | 104 | (33-41) |
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Minnesota Timberwolves | 84 | (16-58) |
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Minnesota ran out in the first and it was a tight second quarter. The Jazz outscored Minnesota in the third while the fourth quarter was nearly even and the Jazz got the comfortable win. Minnesota shot a mere 36.8% from the field, while Utah won the rebounding battle handily, 47 to 34. Utah was led by Gordon Hayward with 22 points, Rudy Gobert with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and Trevor Booker with 17 points, 13 rebounds. The Timberwolves were led by Zach LaVine with 21 points, and Chase Budinger with 14 points.
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Sacramento Kings | 83 | (26-47) |
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Memphis Grizzlies | 97 | (51-24) |
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The game started out close and the Kings were outscored in the second quarter. The second half started out close while the fourth quarter was nearly even to get the win for Memphis, moving them back into second place in the Western Conference. Memphis was led by Jeff Green with 16 points, Mike Conley with 18 points, and Zach Randolph with 15 points. The Kings were led by Rudy Gay with 24 points, and Reggie Evans with 7 points.
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Phoenix Suns | 86 | (38-37) |
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Portland Trail Blazers | 109 | (48-25) |
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Portland jumped out to the early lead in the first quarter and it was a tight second quarter. The third quarter was owned by the Trail Blazers while the fourth quarter was nearly even but the Blazers coasted to the win. Portland was led by Damian Lillard with 19 points, Nicolas Batum with 16 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge with 17 points. The Suns were led by T.J. Warren with 13 points, and Markieff Morris with 11 points.