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 Spurs 89, Jazz 69
Tiago Splitter became the 12th different player to lead the Spurs in
scoring this season, recording a game-high 14 points in a
comfortable 89-69 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The Spurs (26-16) have won eight straight games against Utah (14-27)
in San Antonio since a last home loss to the Jazz in January 2010.
Guard Danny Green scored 13 points for the Spurs, all in the fourth
quarter, when he made three three-point baskets.
Reserve center Rudy Gobert led Utah with 13 points, a career-best 18
rebounds and four blocks. Forward Gordon Hayward scored 10.
Spurs guard Patty Mills, who missed the first 31 games of the season
after undergoing shoulder surgery, has found his form of late and
added two three-pointers off the bench.
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Thunder 127, Magic 99
Kevin Durant had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in just 27
minutes, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory over the
Orlando Magic.
The Thunder (20-20) built a 38-point lead in the first half, then
coasted through the second, giving them an easier-than expected
start to a five-game Eastern Conference road trip.
Russell Westbrook had 17 points and six assists in 24 minutes. The
Thunder starters were replaced late in the third quarter and never
returned.
The Magic (15-29) were led by guard Victor Oladipo with 23 points.
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Pelicans 95, Raptors 93
Tyreke Evans made the winning hook shot with 1.6 seconds left and
scored 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the struggling
Toronto Raptors.
Alexis Ajinca added 22 points for the Pelicans (20-10), who led by
16 points early in the second half, and trailed by 12 in the fourth
quarter.
DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to lead the Raptors (26-14), who have
lost seven of their past nine games and finished a six-game home
stand at 2-4.
New Orleans managed to win without injured standouts Anthony Davis
(sprained left toe) an Jrue Holiday (right ankle inflammation).
(Compiled by Jahmal Corner; Editing by John O'Brien)
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