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NBA Box Score, 16th Jan 2019: Celtics beat Raptors, Nets upset Rockets and more

New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors
New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors

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

Blake Griffin scored 30 points tonight
Blake Griffin scored 30 points tonight

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 had a career night with 27 points and 18 assists
Kyrie Irving had a career night with 27 points and 18 assists

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 lost to Nets despite James Harden's 58 points
Rockets lost to Nets despite James Harden's 58 points

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

Another MVP-performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo
Another MVP-performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo

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

 Luka Doncic scored 25 points, eight assists and eight rebounds but was not enough.
 Luka Doncic scored 25 points, eight assists
and
eight rebounds but was not enough.

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 had 33 for the night
Damian Lillard had 33 for the night

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

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Clippers
Utah Jazz v 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

New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors
New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors

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

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