Recap Roundups
January 02, 2024
Philadelphia 110, Chicago 97
Joel Embiid returned from an 11-day absence to produce a triple-double of 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, lifting the host Philadelphia 76ers past the Chicago Bulls 110-97 on Tuesday.
Memphis 106, San Antonio 98
Ja Morant scored 26 points, 13 of them in the fourth quarter, and dished out 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies ruled the final 20 minutes en route to a 106-98 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
New Orleans 112, Brooklyn 85
CJ McCollum scored 16 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and the host New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 112-85 rout of the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma City 127, Boston 123
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and Josh Giddey added a season-high 23 as the Oklahoma City Thunder knocked off the visiting Boston Celtics 127-123 on Tuesday.
Golden State 121, Orlando 115
Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points and added a team-high six assists as the Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 121-115 on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
Charlotte 111, Sacramento 104
Terry Rozier scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets ended an 11-game losing streak by rallying for a 111-104 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.