Nets Use Huge Comeback To Win Over Mavs
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 102-99, at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night.
The Nets (17-7) endured a slow start, but they bounced back in the second half and escaped with a huge win over the Mavericks (11-12). Dallas looked good early on and jumped out to a 27-21 lead in the first quarter, an advantage they boosted following a 35-29 score in the second quarter. Brooklyn showed signs of a turnaround and won the third quarter following a 25-24 score in the third, but they were even better in the fourth and pulled out the comeback after a 27-13 score in the fourth. It was an impressive comeback for Steve Nash's men.
Kevin Durant and James Harden led the Nets with 24 and 23 points, respectively. While Durant grabbed six boards, Harden also finished with 12 assists and nine rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge posted 15 points and five rebounds, while Patty Mills had 10 points as a starter. James Johnson had 12 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis ended with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Dorian Finney-Smith posted 15 points and six rebounds. Dwight Powell had 10 points, and Jalen Brunson had 10 points off the bench. Tim Hardaway added 11 points off the bench as well.
The Nets (17-7) endured a slow start, but they bounced back in the second half and escaped with a huge win over the Mavericks (11-12). Dallas looked good early on and jumped out to a 27-21 lead in the first quarter, an advantage they boosted following a 35-29 score in the second quarter. Brooklyn showed signs of a turnaround and won the third quarter following a 25-24 score in the third, but they were even better in the fourth and pulled out the comeback after a 27-13 score in the fourth. It was an impressive comeback for Steve Nash's men.
Kevin Durant and James Harden led the Nets with 24 and 23 points, respectively. While Durant grabbed six boards, Harden also finished with 12 assists and nine rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge posted 15 points and five rebounds, while Patty Mills had 10 points as a starter. James Johnson had 12 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis ended with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Dorian Finney-Smith posted 15 points and six rebounds. Dwight Powell had 10 points, and Jalen Brunson had 10 points off the bench. Tim Hardaway added 11 points off the bench as well.
Knicks Topple Spurs, 121-109
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 121-109, at AT & T Center on Tuesday night.
The two teams played a highly competitive first quarter that ended in a 28-28 tie, but the Knicks (12-12) managed to create some breathing room by outscoring the Spurs (8-15), 67-53, during the middle periods. setting up the comfortable win. New York won the battle of the boards by a 52-42 margin.
R.J. Barrett led the way for the Knicks with 32 points, complementing them with five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Alec Burks furnished 18 points, five assists and four boards. Immanuel Quickley supplied 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Julius Randle delivered 15 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block. Derrick Rose and Mitchell Robinson posted 12 and 11 points, respectively, with Robinson also recording 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Derrick White paced the Spurs with 26 points, supplementing them with seven assists and six rebounds. Dejounte Murray registered 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal. Jakob Poeltl and Doug McDermott generated matching 13-point tallies, with Poeltl also totaling eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Bryn Forbes poured in 12 points.
The Knicks hit the road to visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, while the Spurs remain home and host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
The two teams played a highly competitive first quarter that ended in a 28-28 tie, but the Knicks (12-12) managed to create some breathing room by outscoring the Spurs (8-15), 67-53, during the middle periods. setting up the comfortable win. New York won the battle of the boards by a 52-42 margin.
R.J. Barrett led the way for the Knicks with 32 points, complementing them with five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Alec Burks furnished 18 points, five assists and four boards. Immanuel Quickley supplied 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Julius Randle delivered 15 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block. Derrick Rose and Mitchell Robinson posted 12 and 11 points, respectively, with Robinson also recording 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Derrick White paced the Spurs with 26 points, supplementing them with seven assists and six rebounds. Dejounte Murray registered 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal. Jakob Poeltl and Doug McDermott generated matching 13-point tallies, with Poeltl also totaling eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Bryn Forbes poured in 12 points.
The Knicks hit the road to visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, while the Spurs remain home and host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
Lakers Defeat Celtics, 117-102
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics, 117-102, at Staples Center on Tuesday.
While there were seven ties and 11 lead changes in the first half, Los Angeles rode a 29-22 second quarter to their victory. That allowed the Lakers to hold the lead for the entirety of the second half, putting the game to bed behind a 31-20 third quarter. Los Angeles was able to get their lead up to 20 points at times. The Lakers shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Celtics below 44 percent shooting. In addition, Los Angeles out-rebounded Boston, 51-34, while outscoring them in the paint, 66-42. They also tripled them up in second-chance points, 18-6.
The Celtics (13-12) were led by Jayson Tatum, tallying 34 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Robert Williams amassed 13 points and four boards. Marcus Smart collected six points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals. Josh Richardson led the bench with 11 points and two assists.
The Lakers (13-12) were led by LeBron James and his 30 points, four rebounds and five assists. Russell Westbrook registered 24 points, three rebounds and 11 assists. Anthony Davis accumulated 17 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Talen Horton-Tucker totaled 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Boston has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, facing the Clippers in LA. As for the Lakers, they return to action on Thursday in a road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.
While there were seven ties and 11 lead changes in the first half, Los Angeles rode a 29-22 second quarter to their victory. That allowed the Lakers to hold the lead for the entirety of the second half, putting the game to bed behind a 31-20 third quarter. Los Angeles was able to get their lead up to 20 points at times. The Lakers shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Celtics below 44 percent shooting. In addition, Los Angeles out-rebounded Boston, 51-34, while outscoring them in the paint, 66-42. They also tripled them up in second-chance points, 18-6.
The Celtics (13-12) were led by Jayson Tatum, tallying 34 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Robert Williams amassed 13 points and four boards. Marcus Smart collected six points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals. Josh Richardson led the bench with 11 points and two assists.
The Lakers (13-12) were led by LeBron James and his 30 points, four rebounds and five assists. Russell Westbrook registered 24 points, three rebounds and 11 assists. Anthony Davis accumulated 17 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Talen Horton-Tucker totaled 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Boston has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, facing the Clippers in LA. As for the Lakers, they return to action on Thursday in a road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.