Recap Roundups
December 26, 2023
Brooklyn 118, Detroit 112
Cameron Johnson scored 24 points and the visiting Brooklyn Nets beat the Pistons 118-112 on Tuesday night as Detroit set a single-season NBA record with its 27th consecutive loss.
Orlando 127, Washington 119
Franz Wagner scored 28 points and Paolo Banchero had 24 as the visiting Orlando Magic staved off a late rally by the Washington Wizards in a 127-119 win on Tuesday.
Memphis 116, New Orleans 115
Ja Morant scored 31 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had four of his 19 points in overtime as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies improved to 4-0 since Morant's return by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 116-115 on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma City 129, Minnesota 106
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-106 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Utah 130, San Antonio 118
Lauri Markkanen amassed 31 points and 12 rebounds and hit four 3-pointers in a decisive fourth-quarter surge to help the visiting Utah Jazz earn a 130-118 win over the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
Chicago 118, Atlanta 113
Andre Drummond tallied 24 points and 25 rebounds to help lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-113 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
Indiana 123, Houston 117
Tyrese Haliburton paired 33 points with 10 assists to lead eight Indiana scorers in double figures as the visiting Pacers won a riveting back-and-forth affair with the Houston Rockets 123-117 on Tuesday.
Portland 130, Sacramento 113
Anfernee Simons scored 29 points and rookie reserve Duop Reath established career highs of 25 points and nine rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers notch a 130-113 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.
L.A. Clippers 113, Charlotte 104
James Harden scored 29 points and Paul George added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers ended a two-game losing streak without Kawhi Leonard with a 113-104 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.