NBA Action Highlights - 14 February
Here are all the highlights from today’s action across the association -
Josh Smith had 30 points, 10 rebounds and Al Horford added 26 points, 12 rebounds as the Hawks blew past the Orlando Magic 108-76.
Kawhi Leonard made a 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds remaining in the game to give San Antonio a 96-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Paul George posted his first career triple-double with 23 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 12 assists, as Indiana Pacers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 101-77 result against the Bobcats.
The All-Star center, Brook Lopez scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds to help the Celtics overcome poor shooting and beat the Chicago Bulls 71-69.
Joe Johnson scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, C.J. Watson added 25 points and a career-high five 3s, and Brooklyn came away with a 119-108 victory.
Reserve Alan Anderson scored 26 points in one of the few good offensive performances for either team, and the Raptors beat the New York Knicks 92-88 for their fourth straight victory.
Will Bynum and Jose Calderon combined for 18 points in the fourth quarter, and the Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 96-85.
The Bucks came out of the gate slow but responded with more inspired play in the second half, rallying for a 94-92 win over the Sixers.
Anthony Davis had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss, 99-63.
Al Jefferson had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Paul Millsap scored 21 points to power the Utah Jazz to a 97-93 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Vince Carter scored 26 points to pass Larry Bird on the NBA‘s career scoring list, and the Dallas Mavericks headed into the All-Star break with a 123-100 victory against the Sacramento Kings.
Chandler Parsons scored 17 points, Jeremy Lin added 14 points and James Anderson had a season-high 14 for the Rockets, who have lost five straight to the Clippers and three of five overall.