Recap Roundups
December 28, 2018
Charlotte 100, Brooklyn 87
Veteran Tony Parker scored 17 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the host Charlotte Hornets exacted revenge on the Brooklyn Nets with a 100-87 victory on Friday night.
Indiana 125, Detroit 88
Domantas Sabonis led a balanced effort with 19 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, and the Indiana Pacers won their fourth straight by overwhelming the Detroit Pistons 125-88 on Friday in Indianapolis.
Orlando 116, Toronto 87
Nikola Vucevic recorded 30 points, 20 rebounds and eight assists to help the Orlando Magic thrash the visiting Toronto Raptors 116-87 on Friday night.
Chicago 101, Washington 92
Zach LaVine scored 24 points to lead five teammates in double figures as the visiting Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards 101-92 on Friday night.
Miami 118, Cleveland 94
Justise Winslow led a balanced offense for host Miami and the Heat's defense wore down the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 118-94 Friday night.
Atlanta 123, Minnesota 120
Kevin Huerter hit a big 3-pointer late in overtime as the Atlanta Hawks trimmed the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-120 win on Friday in Minneapolis.
New Orleans 114, Dallas 112
Anthony Davis scored a season-high 48 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the host New Orleans Pelicans ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Mavericks 114-112 on Friday night.
Denver 102, San Antonio 99
Jamal Murray scored 31 points, Nikola Jokic had 21 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 102-99 on Friday night.
Oklahoma City 118, Phoenix 102
Russell Westbrook recorded 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-102 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
L.A. Clippers 118, L.A. Lakers 107
Lou Williams scored a season-high 36 points off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers survived some early shooting struggles to earn a 118-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the first meeting this season between the in-town rivals.