Recap Roundups
March 08, 2024
New Orleans 103, Philadelphia 95
Zion Williamson had 23 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots, Naji Marshall added 19 points and the New Orleans Pelicans built a 35-point lead before holding on for a 103-95 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
Washington 112, Charlotte 100
Kyle Kuzma poured in 28 points and Deni Avdija had a big fourth quarter to finish with 18 points as the Washington Wizards ended a 16-game losing streak by defeating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 112-100 on Friday night.
Cleveland 113, Minnesota 104
Darius Garland scored 34 points and dished eight assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves for a 113-104 overtime win Friday night.
New York 98, Orlando 74
Jalen Brunson returned to the Knicks on Friday night and scored a game-high 26 points to lead New York to a wire-to-wire 98-74 win over the visiting Orlando Magic in a clash with pivotal Eastern Conference playoff implications.
Atlanta 99, Memphis 92
Dejounte Murray scored a game-high 41 points to help lead the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a 99-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Oklahoma City 107, Miami 100
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-100 win over the Miami Heat on Friday in Oklahoma City.
L.A. Lakers 123, Milwaukee 122
D'Angelo Russell scored a season-high 44 points with nine assists, including a go-ahead floater with 5.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 123-122 victory Friday over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks.
Houston 123, Portland 107
Jalen Green scored 27 points and Alperen Sengun added 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help the Houston Rockets notch a 123-107 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.