Recap Roundups
March 08, 2017
Orlando 98, Chicago 91
The second triple-double of the week for point guard Elfrid Payton felt a whole lot better than the first.
Atlanta 110, Brooklyn 105
Dennis Schroder is in good graces again and the Atlanta Hawks have a badly needed victory.
Miami 108, Charlotte 101
If this were a diving or gymnastics competition, the judges would have put up high marks for the Miami Heat.
Milwaukee 104, New York 93
After squandering a strong start, the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves at a turning point midway through the third quarter Wednesday night.
Toronto 94, New Orleans 87
Toronto coach Dwane Casey utilized a three-day minicamp in Miami to iron out some kinks in an offense decimated by injuries to All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry and forward DeMarre Carroll, forcing the Raptors to think of other ways to score rather than just rely on the scoring muscle of shooting guard DeMar DeRozan.
Utah 115, Houston 108
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Minnesota 107, L.A. Clippers 91
The veteran Los Angeles Clippers played their physical style and tried to muscle the young Minnesota Timberwolves.
Indiana 115, Detroit 98
When Indiana Pacers veteran power forward Thaddeus Young fell and injured his left wrist during a Feb. 2 victory at Brooklyn, his teammates learned quickly just how difficult he would be to replace.
San Antonio 114, Sacramento 104
Not many teams at any level of basketball can charge back from 28 points down in the second quarter to win with their erstwhile stars on the bench.
Washington 123, Denver 113
A rough start to the season had Washington wondering if it would even make the playoffs.
Boston 99, Golden State 86
The last time the Boston Celtics set foot in Oracle Arena, they snapped the Golden State Warriors' 54-game home winning streak.