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Highlights of Sunday's NBA games

[January 16, 2017] Jan 15 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of National Basketball Association games on Sunday:

Hawks 111, Bucks 98

It didn't take long for Mike Dunleavy to change his mind about the trade that brought him to Atlanta.

The 14-year veteran almost sought a buyout when he was acquired by the Hawks in a deal that sent Kyle Korver to Cleveland on Jan. 7. But after he was persuaded to join the club by Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer, it seems like a great fit for both the player and the team.

Thunder 122, Kings 118

Russell Westbrook scored 36 points to record his 20th triple-double of the season, and Evan Kanter came off the bench to score 29 as Oklahoma City beat Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center.

Westbrook also collected 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the 57th triple-double of his career. He is two behind Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird for fifth on the NBA's all-time list.

Bulls 108, Grizzlies 104

Doug McDermott scored 31 points -- including two free throws with 6.6 seconds left -- and Chicago survived a late rally by Memphis to earn a victory at the FedExForum.

McDermott, who was averaging 9.7 points entering the game, had struggled in his past four outings by going 7-of-31 shooting with only 21 points. At the half, he recorded 22 points and the Bulls had a 52-46 lead.

Pistons 102, Lakers 97

Tobias Harris and Marcus Morris scored 23 points apiece, and Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak with a defeat of Los Angeles at Staples Center.

Andre Drummond collected 15 points and 17 rebounds for the Pistons, who ended a six-game skid at Staples. Reggie Jackson chipped in 16 points and five assists for the Pistons.

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Raptors 116, Knicks 101

DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points for Toronto, which outscored New York 27-8 in the third quarter to take control.

Norman Powell contributed 21 points off the bench for the Raptors, and DeMarre Carrroll added 20 points. Kyle Lowry chipped in with 16 points, nine assists and four rebounds.

Rockets 137, Nets 112

James Harden recorded his 12th triple-double of the season with 22 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds as Houston ended its two-game losing streak.

Eric Gordon hit four 3-pointers and paced Houston with 24 points. Trevor Ariza tied a season best with six 3-pointers and added 23 point.

Mavericks 98, Timberwolves 87

The Mavericks had six players score in double figures as they ended Minnesota's three-game winning streak

Dallas was led by Wesley Matthews' 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki's 17.

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