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Scores, results, records, and NBA standings – Jan. 25

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NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) — NBA scores, results and records, as well as the NBA standings after the games on Saturday night, Jan. 25.

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Saturday, January 25 – ESPN Score Box
RESULTS WINNER HIGH LOSER HIGH
Chicago 89, Charlotte 87 Augustin 28 Pts Jefferson 32 Pts
LA Clippers 126, Toronto 118 Crawford 37 Pts Ross 51 Pts
Oklahoma City 103, Philadelphia 91 Durant 32 Pts Anderson 19 Pts
Memphis 99, Houston 81 Conley 17 Pts Harden 16 Pts
Atlanta 112, Milwaukee 87 Millsap 20 Pts Knight 27 Pts
Denver 109, Indiana 96 Chandler 25 Pts Stephenson 23 Pts
Utah 104, Washington 101 Kanter 24 Pts Ariza 23 Pts
Portland 115, Minnesota 104 Aldridge 21 Pts Martin 30 Pts

 

Jamal Crawford had 37 points and 11 assists and Blake Griffin scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Crawford scored 26 of his season-high 37 points off the bench in the 1st half Saturday, which was his most in a reserve role in any first half in his career.

J.J. Redick shook off a sore back to score 18 points and Darren Collison, 12 for the Clippers (31-15) to win their second straight and third in the last four games.

Terrence Ross finished with a franchise-record tying 51 points for the Raptors (22-21), which got 17 points and 12 rebounds from center Jonas Valanciunas in the defeat at Air Canada Centre.

At the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, D.J. Augustin had 28 points, Taj Gibson added 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench and Joakim Noah ended with 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls held off the Charlotte Bobcats 89-87 on the road.

Mike Dunleavy scored 11 points and Carlos Boozer, 10, as the Bulls (22-21) won 10 of their last 13 games to jump above .500.

Al Jefferson led the Bobcats (19-27) with 32 points and 13 rebounds, while Jannero Pargo finished with 15 points in the defeat.

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In Philadelphia, at the Wells Fargo Center, Kevin Durant scored 30 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals and the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-10) beat the 76ers, 103-91.

Durant, who returned to action Saturday from a shoulder problem that forced him to sit out Friday’s win over Boston, was scoring 30-plus points for the 10th successive game.

Serge Ibaka contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks in the win, which was Oklahoma City’s seventh in a row.

James Anderson led Philadelphia (14-30) with 19 points, Evan Turner scored 15, Thaddeus Young added 13 points and 10 boards in the defeat.

In other NBA scores on Saturday, Zach Randolph had 15 points and 17 rebounds and Mike Conley scored 17 points for the Memphis Grizzlies to beat the Houston Rockets 99-81 in back-to-back nights.

Paul Millsap scored 20 points and Louis Williams added 18 in the Atlanta Hawks’ 112-87 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Denver Nuggets (21-21) jumped off to strong start and then held on to beat the Indiana Pacers (34-9) at the Pepsi Center, 109-96.

The Pacers were coming off a battling overtime 116-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings, but found the Nuggets a little too pacey for their likings.

Wilson Chandler led the way for Denver with 25 points, and got good assistants from Timofey Mozgov and Nate Robinson, who both scored 15 points off the bench, while J.J. Hickson collected a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds and Ty Lawson added 12 and assists in the win.

Lance Stephenson was the main man for Indiana with 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, with Paul George ending with 18 points and 11 boards.

Anthony scores Knicks-record 62 points

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Carmelo Anthony scores 62 points for New York

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony poured in a career-high and Knicks franchise-record 62 points, as New York defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 125-96 on Friday night.

The All-Star forward went 23 of 35 from the floor, including 6 of 11 from three point range on his way to his best ever outing, as he scored the most points at the current Madison Square Garden, beating Kobe Bryant’s five-year old arena record of 61.

He also improved the Knicks record of 60 points, which was previously held by Bernard King (1984).

Anthony, who surpasses the Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant for the NBA’s highest-scoring individual performance this season, also pulled down 13 rebounds for the Knicks (16-27), which snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory.

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J.R. Smith finished the night with 14 points, while Raymond Felton had 11 and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 10.

Al Jefferson led the Charlotte Bobcats (19-26) with 25 points and nine rebounds, with Chris Douglas-Roberts adding 14 points and Ramon Sessions scoring 12 points in the defeat.

Results, scores and NBA standings on Jan 14

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(Sporting Alert) — Results, scores and NBA standings following the games that took place in the league on Tuesday night, Jan. 14.

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In Memphis, Courtney Lee set the pace with a season-high 24 points and the Grizzlies (18-19) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 90-87, while Zach Randolph finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and center Marc Gasol’s returned to the lineup and scored 12 points.

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 37 points and Reggie Jackson added 17 for the Thunder (28-10) in the defeat.

In Los Angeles, Luol Deng scored 27 points and Anderson Varejao finished with 18 points and 18 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-24) beat the Lakers 120-118. Mike Brown made a winning return to the Staples Center after being fired by the club early last season.

Nick Young scored 28 points off the bench, and Jodie Meeks scored a season-high 26 points, which included six of 10 from 3-pointers, but they couldn’t help the Lakers from dropping its fifth straight game.

Pau Gasol added 20 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles (14-24).

Elsewhere, Al Jefferson poured in a season-high 35 points and point guard Kemba Walker added 25 and the Charlotte Bobcats (16-23) defeated the New York Knicks (15-23), 108-98.

Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points and Amar’e Stoudemire added 17 as the Knicks (15-23) saw its five-game winning streak snapped.

At Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, The Indiana Pacers (30-7) beat the Sacramento Kings (13-23), 116-92, with Paul George scoring 31 points in the win.

DeMarcus Cousins had 31 points and 13 rebounds for the Kings in the defeat.

Results, scores and NBA standings on Jan 14

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Charlotte Bobcats 108 (16-23), New York Knicks 98 (15-23)
Indiana Pacers 116 (30-7), Sacramento Kings 92 (13-23)
Memphis Grizzlies 90 (18-19), Oklahoma City Thunder 87 (28-10)
Cleveland Cavaliers 120 (14-24), Los Angeles Lakers 118 (14-24)

Oklahoma City guard Westbrook underwent knee surgery

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Russell Westbrook of the OKC Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (Sporting Alert) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee on Friday, following recent swelling on his leg.

Westbrook, who has been in top form since returning from surgery earlier this year, is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds per game thus far and his partnership with the sharp shooting Kevin Durant has once again made OKC a legitimate title contender.

“Russell has been playing pain free, but recently had experienced increased swelling. After consultation and consideration by his surgeon in Los Angeles, a plan was established to monitor the swelling that included a series of scheduled MRIs,” said Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.

“On the most recent MRI it was determined by the surgeon that there was an area of concern that had not previously existed, nor was detectable in the previous procedures, and it was necessary to evaluate Russell further.

“The consulting physician determined that arthroscopic surgery was necessary to address the swelling that was taking place. We know that Russell’s work ethic and commitment will help him return to the level of play that we have all come to appreciate.”

Oklahoma City (23-5) travel to face the Charlotte Bobcats (14-15) on Friday at the Time Warner Cable Arena without the five year pro so Reggie Jackson will start

The 25 year-old Westbrook, who underwent his third surgery on knee, will take some rest and is expected to return to action after All-Star break in mid-February.

NBA Scores and Record From Nov. 16

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(Sporting Alert) — The Chicago Bulls ended the undefeated run of the Indiana Pacers, while there were wins for the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets in the NBA on Saturday night.

Derrick Rose and the Bulls ended the nine game winning streak of the Pacers with a 110-88 hammering at United Center, with Luol Deng leading with 23 points and seven rebounds and the star point guard, Rose, finishing with 20 points. Roy Hibbert had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers.

Defending champions Miami Heat scored a 97-81 victory over Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Clippers beat a short handed Brooklyn Nets side, 110-103, Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 92-79, while the high scoring Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 122-111.

NBA Scores and Records on Nov. 16

Miami Heat 97 (7-3) beat. Charlotte Bobcats 81 (5-5)
Golden State Warriors 102 (7-3) beat. Utah Jazz 88 (1-10)
Los Angeles Clippers 110 (7-3) beat. Brooklyn Nets 103 (3-6)
Houston Rockets 122 (7-4) beat. Denver Nuggets 111 (4-5)
Minnesota Timberwolves 106 (7-4) beat. Boston Celtics 88 (4-7)
Oklahoma City Thunder 92 (6-3) beat. Milwaukee Bucks 79 (2-7)
Dallas Mavericks 108 (6-4) beat. Orlando Magic 100 (4-6)
Atlanta Hawks 110 (6-4) beat. New York Knicks 90 (3-6)
Chicago Bulls 110 (5-3) beat. Indiana Pacers 88 (9-1)
New Orleans Pelicans 135 (4-6) beat. Philadelphia 76ers 98 (5-6)
Cleveland Cavaliers 103 (4-7) beat. Washington Wizards 96 (3-6) OT

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NBA Half-Time Scores on Nov. 6

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(Sporting Alert) — The following are the half-time scores in the NBA on Wednesday night.

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Chicago Bulls are leading the Indiana Pacers 43-37 at half-time at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with Derrick Rose putting up 12 points and Luol Deng scoring 10 in the opening two quarters.

At Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, the Orlando Magic leads the Los Angeles Clippers 57-42 with Nikola Vucevic so far contributing 14 points and nine rebounds for the Magic.

Blake Griffin is currently the top scorer for the Clippers with 13 points.

Elsewhere, the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Bobcats are locked at 53-53 at the interval, with Gerald Henderson of the Bobcats who has 14 points and teammate Ramon Sessions, who has 10, the only players from both sides into the double figures.

At Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the Sixers trail the winless Washington Wizards 60-51.

Kemba Walker Paced Bobcats Past Cavaliers, 90-84

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sporting Alert) — Kemba Walker scored 23 points and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist added 15 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 90-84 at Time Warner Cable Arena Friday night.

Walker, who shot 8 for 14 from the floor, including 3 of 6 from three-pointers, also added seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in the victory.

Bismack Biyombo added 11 points and 10 boards for the Bobcats, while Gerald Henderson finished with 10 points.

C.J. Miles led Cleveland with 22 points, with Tristan Thompson putting in 21 points and 11 rebounds and Kyrie Irving adding 16 points and seven assists in the defeat for the visitors.

Jarrett Jack collected 15 points.

Top Performers
Cleveland: C. Miles 22 Pts, 5 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl
Charlotte: K. Walker 23 Pts, 4 Reb, 7 Ast, 3 Stl, 2 Blk

Game Information

Flagrant Fouls: None
Technical Fouls: PLAYERS: None – TEAMS: CHARLOTTE (1) – COACHES: None
Officials: John Goble, Eric Dalen, Rodney Mott
Attendance: 18,017
Time of Game: 2:23

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NBA Scores, Records and Recaps From Oct. 30

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(Sporting Alert) —  The Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were among the teams beaten in NBA Wednesday night, but there were victories for the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets.

Miami, after beating the Chicago Bulls in the opening game of the season Tuesday, suffered a 114-110 defeat at the Sixers, as Michael Carter-Williams starred for the home and Dwyane Wade was rested with a sore knee for the defending champions.

LA Lakers, were beaten 125-94  by the Golden State Warriors, who had Klay Thompson leading the way with 38 points and David Lee with 24.

At EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, the Oklahoma City Thunder, behind Kevin Durant’s 42 points, defeated the Utah Jazz 101-98.

Elsewhere, Dwight Howard grabbed 26 rebounds in his Houston debut and the Rockets scored a 96-83 win over the Charlotte Bobcats 83, while the Cleveland Cavaliers, 98 defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 94.

NBA SCORES AND RECORDS

Philadelphia 76ers 114 (1-0) beat. Miami Heat 110 (1-1)
Golden State Warriors 125 (1-0) beat. Los Angeles Lakers 94 (1-1)
Oklahoma City Thunder 101 (1-0) beat. Utah Jazz 98 (0-1)
New York Knicks 90 (1-0) beat. Milwaukee Bucks 83 (0-1)
Cleveland Cavaliers 98 (1-0) beat. Brooklyn Nets 94 (0-1)
San Antonio Spurs 101 (1-0) beat. Memphis Grizzlies 94 (0-1)
Toronto Raptors 93 (1-0) beat. Boston Celtics 87 (0-1)
Houston Rockets 96 (1-0) beat. Charlotte Bobcats 83 (0-1)
Phoenix Suns 104 (1-0) beat. Portland Trail Blazers 91 (0-1)
Indiana Pacers 95 (2-0) beat. New Orleans Pelicans 90 (0-1)
Dallas Mavericks 118 (1-0) beat. Atlanta Hawks 109 (0-1)
Sacramento Kings 90 (1-0) beat. Denver Nuggets 88 (0-1)
Minnesota Timberwolves 120 (1-0) beat. Orlando Magic 115 (0-2) OT
Detroit Pistons 113 (1-0) beat. Washington Wizards 102 (0-1)

Jeffery Taylor leads Bobcats over Cavaliers in preseason

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeffery Taylor scored 20 points off the bench on 7 of 11 shooting and Gerald Henderson had 19 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-92 in a preseason game Thursday night.

Point guard Kemba Walker and forward Cody Zeller both ended with 13 points, with the latter pulling down eight rebounds as well in the victory at Time Warner Cable Arena.

Former Cleveland guard Ramon Sessions had 12 points and Josh McRoberts added 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and two block for the Bobcats, who had Michael Kidd-Gilchrist left the game with a strained right hamstring after playing 16 minutes.

Kyrie Irving led the Cleveland Cavaliers with 20 points and five rebounds, while former LA Lakers Small Forward Earl Clark had 12 points and Tristan Thompson chipped in with 11 points and eight boards.

Jermaine Taylor also had 11 points in the defeat for Cleveland who opens the regular season at home against the Brooklyn Nets next Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena.

Gordon paces Charlotte Bobcats over Philadelphia 76ers in preseason

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sporting Alert) — Ben Gordon scored a game high 22 points in a reserve role and the Charlotte Bobcats picked up a 110-84 NBA preseason win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Time Warner Cable Arena on Thursday.

Top Performers
Philadelphia: V. Blue 15 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk
Charlotte: B. Gordon 22 Pts, 2 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl

Gordon, who also three assists and two rebounds, went 4-of-4 from three-point range and finished with 7-of-9 from the field in his 27 minutes.

Point guard Kemba Walker and Jeffery Taylor each had 13 points, while rookie and first-round draft pick Cody Zeller added 10 in the win for the Bobcats.

Tony Wroten paced Philadelphia with 20 points, while Vander Blue ended with 15.

Michael Carter-Williams, James Anderson and Darius Morris all finished with 11 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers select Anthony Bennett at top overall NBA draft pick

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NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) — The Cleveland Cavaliers stunned everyone on Thursday by selecting UNLV freshman forward Anthony Bennett with the No. 1 pick at the 2013 NBA draft.

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Bennett was seen as top pick, but going as the first pick brought surprises to the face of everyone.

The Cavaliers decided on passing on the likes of Nerlens Noel, who many believed would have been the top pick and Alex Len in favor of Bennett, who was the Mountain West Conference player of the year.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic selected Indiana guard Victor Oladipo with the second overall pick, with Washington Wizards going with Georgetown’s Otto Porter in the third pick and the Charlotte Bobcats selecting Indiana’s forward Cody Zeller.

There was some notable drama at first up, as Cleveland apparently were unsure about who they wanted pick first or “they were trying to trade the pick.”

The top five overall pick was completed by Maryland center Len, who was selected in the first round by the Phoenix Suns.

Nerlens Noel was unpicked in the top five overall, but did went as the sixth pick and selected by New Orleans – joining Anthony Davis.

LA Lakers at Charlotte Bobcats: Live Gamecast

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Charlotte, North Carolina (Sporting Alert) — The Los Angeles Lakers will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeat to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night when they take on the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena.

The Lakers will certainly start favourite as well, against a Bobcats team, which dropped all five of  its road games, including the 122-95 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

LA Lakers (23-27) are 8-17 away from home.

TEAM NEWS

Los Angeles coach Mike D’Antoni named an unchanged team for tonight’s NBA fixture against the Bobcats, which means that All-Star center Dwight Howard will start again tonight.

With Pau Gasol still out and is expected to be on the sidelines for 4-6 weeks, Earl Clark starts with Metta World Peace at the forward, while Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant are the starting guards.

Rookie forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is amongst the starters for the Charlotte Bobcats.

Lakers: Kemba Walker – G; Gerald Henderson – G; Michael Kidd-Gilchrist – F; Hakim Warrick – F; Bismack Biyombo – C

Bobcats: Steve Nash – G; Kobe Bryant – G; Metta World Peace – F; Earl Clark – F; Dwight Howard – C