Recap Roundups
February 01, 2017
Indiana 98, Orlando 88
Four-time All-Star Paul George struggled badly Wednesday night, helping the Indiana Pacers learn a valuable lesson.
Cleveland 125, Minnesota 97
On the day the Cleveland Cavaliers intensified their search for more playmakers, the two they have helped set a season-high in assists. For at least one night, the Cavaliers' explosive offense played to their potential.
Boston 109, Toronto 104
The way things are going for Isaiah Thomas, the last thing he needs is extra motivation.
New York 95, Brooklyn 90
Carmelo Anthony's preferred method of rest in the fourth quarter would be a big enough lead so he can relax and enjoy the rewards of a big win.
Miami 116, Atlanta 93
In the long and storied history of the NBA, only one team still had a losing record immediately after a win streak longer than nine games, and that was the 1996-97 Phoenix Suns. The Suns won 11 straight games that season.
Detroit 118, New Orleans 98
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope only needed to make two free throws to achieve the first 40-point game of his NBA career.
Dallas 113, Philadelphia 95
The list of unsung Dallas Mavericks stepping up grows with each game. Salah Mejri is just the next in line.
Memphis 119, Denver 99
The Denver Nuggets started Wednesday night shorthanded and then lost two more players. The Memphis Grizzlies were happy to take advantage of the situation.
Utah 104, Milwaukee 88
Being forced to the bench with early foul trouble didn't sit well with Rudy Gobert.
L.A. Clippers 124, Phoenix 114
With Chris Paul out with a thumb injury and DeAndre Jordan ejected in the third quarter, having Blake Griffin back at the top of his game helped the Los Angeles Clippers persevere.
Chicago 128, Oklahoma City 100
Coming off one of its most tumultuous weeks in recent history, the Chicago Bulls easily could have laid down and let the season get away from them. In fact, many NBA analysts believed that is what they were going to do.
Chicago 128, Oklahoma City 100
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 128-100 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Golden State 126, Charlotte 111
The Charlotte Hornets took a hands-off approach to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Wednesday night.