NBA Box Score, 19th Jan 2019: Rockets beat Lakers, Thunder hold off 76ers and more
A mixture of everything was in store for us tonight. Also, there were no significant changes in the standings of the respective conferences.
Let me take you straight to the NBA results for tonight.
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Philadelphia 76ers
Paul George is an unstoppable force, and he proved it tonight again, scoring 31 points with a clutch 4-point play to take home the W.
Score: OKC 117-115 76ers
Charlotte Hornets rout Phoenix Suns
The Charlotte Hornets had eight players in double figures, including the five starters, leading to a blow out victory against Phoenix Suns at home.
Score: Suns 115-135 Hornets
Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando Magic
An excellent game for Eric Bledsoe, who scored 30 points on the night, led the Bucks to a victory over the Orlando Magic. Also, Giannis had 25 on the night with 13 rebounds.
Score: Bucks 118-108 Magic
Sacramento Kings beat Detroit Pistons
The Sacramento Kings stunned the Detriot Pistons tonight despite Griffin's 38 points and ended their winning streak. Buddy Hield scored 35 points on the night and knocked down the buzzer beater to seal the deal for the Kings.
Score: Kings 103-101 Pistons
Indiana Pacers beat Dallas Mavericks
The Indiana Pacers improved their record to 30-15 for the season by beating the Dallas Mavericks tonight at home. They are currently at the third place in the East, above teams like Boston Celtics and 76ers.
Score: Dallas 99-111 Pacers
Toronto Raptors rout Memphis Grizzlies
Danny Green drained a season-high eight 3-pointers and finished with 24 points on the night, leading the Raptors past the Memphis Grizzlies.
Score: Grizzlies 90-119 Raptors
Boston Celtics beat Atlanta Hawks
Kyrie Irving scored 32 and led the Celtics to another victory in a stretch. Also, Jayson Tatum had a better game than his last as he scored 19 points on the night.
Score: Celtics 113-105 Hawks
Miami Heat beat Chicago Bulls
The Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls tonight at the United Center. For Heat, Josh Richardson led the scoring with 26 points on the night.
Score: Heat 117-103 Bulls
Houston Rockets beat Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers lost to the Rockets in an overtime thriller. Kyle Kuzma had a great game with 32 points, but it was not enough.
For Rockets, Harden had 48, and Gordon added another 30 from his side.
Score: Lakers 134-138 Rockets
Denver Nuggets rout Cleveland Cavaliers
The Denver Nuggets wrecked the Cavs tonight at home with Nikola Jokic putting up a triple-double for the night (19 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds).
Score: Cavs 102-124 Nuggets