Recap Roundups
January 03, 2024
Cleveland 140, Washington 101
Jarrett Allen's dunk just over nine minutes into the game gave Cleveland the lead for good, Max Strus, Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert all eclipsed the 20-point mark and the host Cavaliers romped to a 140-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Indiana 142, Milwaukee 130
Tyrese Haliburton had 31 points and 12 assists without committing a turnover, and seven Indiana players scored in double figures as the Pacers earned their second win over the Milwaukee Bucks in as many games with a 142-130 decision on Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Atlanta 141, Oklahoma City 138
Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, one of four Atlanta players with 20-plus points, to help the Hawks beat visiting Oklahoma City 141-138 on Wednesday and end the Thunder's five-game winning streak.
Houston 112, Brooklyn 101
Alperen Sengun scored 30 points, Fred VanVleet added 21 and the Houston Rockets turned a third-quarter rally into a 112-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
Toronto 116, Memphis 111
Immanuel Quickley scored 26 points and Pascal Siakam added 24 as the visiting Toronto Raptors withstood a fourth-quarter charge by the Memphis Grizzlies to pick up a 116-111 win on Wednesday.
New Orleans 117, Minnesota 106
Zion Williamson scored 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting and the New Orleans Pelicans pulled away for a 117-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
New York 116, Chicago 100
Julius Randle scored 35 points Wednesday night while Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein each posted double-doubles for the host New York Knicks, who pulled away for a 116-100 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Dallas 126, Portland 97
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 41 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 126-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Dallas.
L.A. Clippers 131, Phoenix 122
Paul George recorded 33 points and seven rebounds and Kawhi Leonard added 30 points and eight boards to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a wire-to-wire 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
Utah 154, Detroit 148
Jordan Clarkson scored 36 points and Lauri Markkanen had 31 to lift the Utah Jazz to a thrilling 154-148 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.
Miami 110, L.A. Lakers 96
Tyler Herro scored 21 points and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 16 points as the visiting Miami Heat turned solid early defense into a 110-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday to end a two-game road skid.
Sacramento 138, Orlando 135
De'Aaron Fox saved five of his 15 points for the second overtime, Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 138-135 on Wednesday night.