NBA Box Score, 16th Jan 2019: Celtics beat Raptors, Nets upset Rockets and more
It was another exciting night in the NBA with a lot of close games. The Golden State Warriors maintain their top position in the West with a win against the New Orlean Pelicans, whereas the East has a new leader with the name of Milwaukee Bucks who won their game against the Grizzlies after Raptors lost to the Celtics.
Let me take you through the NBA results for tonight.
Detroit Pistons beat Orlando Magic
The Detriot Pistons pulled off an exciting victory against the Orlando Magic in an overtime thriller. Blake Griffin scored 30 points on the night for the Pistons.
Score: Magic 115-120 Pistons
Boston Celtics hold-off Toronto Raptors
Kyrie Irving was back to the lineup for the Celtics tonight and in what a fashion! He had a career night with 27 points and 18 assists to help Celtics past Raptors at the Garden.
Score: Raptors 108-117 Celtics
Brooklyn Nets stun Houston Rockets
Rockets are too good at the Toyota Center but not tonight, even after 58 points by James Harden himself.
Brooklyn Nets are famous for upsetting higher ranked team, and they did the same tonight. They beat the Rockets in an action-packed overtime thriller with Spencer Dinwiddie scoring 33 points and ten assists.
Score: Nets 145-142 Rockets
Milwaukee Bucks beat Memphis Grizzlies
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies tonight after another MVP-performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Score: Bucks 111-101 Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs beat Dallas Mavericks
Six players for the Spurs had points in double figures as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks on the road.
For Dallas, Luka Doncic scored 25 points, eight assists and eight rebounds.
Score: Spurs 105-101 Mavs
Portland Trail Blazers beat Cleveland Cavaliers
Damian Lillard and Cj McCollum went off for 33 and 19 points respectively as they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers at home tonight.
Score: Cavs 112-129 Blazers
Utah Jazz beat Los Angeles Clippers
Donovan Mitchell continues his excellent form with 28 points and six assists on the night. Jazz beat the LA Clippers on the road.
Score: Jazz 129-109 Clippers
Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Pelicans
The Warriors came back from behind and pulled off a victory against the Pelicans. Stephen Curry scored 41, whereas Kevin Durant contributed 30 from his side.
Score: Pelicans 140-147 Warriors