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 Deron Williams thought he drew an offensive charge on Cavaliers
forward LeBron James. But the whistle didn't blow, James passed up
on an open jumper from 15 feet and passed way out to Irving in the
deep wing, and what had been a frustrating shooting night for Irving
turned into a Dallas soul-crusher.
The Cavs didn't crack 40 percent from the floor until overtime,
heaved 44 3-point attempts and for much of the night Irving and
forward Kevin Love couldn't buy a basket.
James finished with a game-high 27 points after taking just three
shots in the fourth quarter.
Rockets 107, Grizzlies 91
MEMPHIS -- James Harden scored 25 points and Terrence Jones added 20
off the bench to lead the Houston to its fourth straight win.
The Rockets connected on 18 3-pointers, including four by Harden,
and enjoyed a decisive edge on the board to snap their losing streak
against Memphis.
Knicks 120, Celtics 114
NEW YORK -- Kristaps Porzingis poured in 26 points to lead New York
to the victory.
The Knicks won for the fifth time in their last seven games despite
the loss of Carmelo Anthony, their leading scorer, who left the game
with a sprained right ankle after a collision late in the first half
with a referee.
The veteran small forward was having a good offensive night,
finishing with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists in almost
18 minutes.
Thunder 101, Timberwolves 96
MINNEAPOLIS -- Russell Westbrook fell just short of another
triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and
Oklahoma City held on late to beat Minnesota.
Kevin Durant scored 28 points for Oklahoma City, including 12 in the
fourth quarter as Minnesota tried to rally.
Andrew Wiggins scored 22 points for Minnesota, which has lost 11 of
its past 12 games.
Spurs 109, Pistons 99
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Tony Parker poured in a season-high 31 points
and San Antonio stretched its winning streak to nine games by
downing Detroit.
The veteran point guard, who made 13 of 19 field-goal attempts,
scored all his points in the final three quarters.
LaMarcus Aldridge contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds and Manu
Ginobili supplied 15 points and five rebounds off the bench.
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Bucks 106, Bulls 101
MILWAUKEE -- Jimmy Butler scored 30 points, but it wasn't enough for
Chicago Bulls.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 29 points, and Khris
Middleton added 16, including five over the final 2:30 of the fourth
quarter as the Bucks mounted a late rally.
Butler scored 10 of his points in the third quarter and gave Chicago
the lead twice down the stretch, but each time, Milwaukee had an
answer.
Pacers 116, Suns 97
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana had five players in double figures, led by
21 points from Paul George, and a momentum shifting power outage in
Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
The power outage, which took place with 4:32 remaining in the second
quarter, delayed the game for 21 minutes, but Indiana rallied from a
two-point deficit when the lights came back on to lead by 10 at
halftime, seizing the momentum when played resumed.
George Hill had 20 for Indiana, C.J, Miles added 19, Monta Ellis
scored 14 and Ian Mahinmi had 10. The Pacers made 10 3-pointers.
Lakers 95, Pelicans 91
LOS ANGELES -- Lou Williams scored 19 points, handed out eight
assists and hit a crucial basket with the game on the line, and Los
Angeles snapped a four-game skid with a victory over New Orleans.
Jordan Clarkson added 18 points for the Lakers. Kobe Bryant returned
from a one-game absence only to depart before halftime with a
recurence of a right Achilles tendon injury.
Tyreke Evans had 21 points to lead the Pelicans. who played without
Anthony Davis (back contusion).
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