Recap Roundups
December 21, 2018
Charlotte 98, Detroit 86
Marvin Williams scored 24 points, with a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the host Charlotte Hornets continued their mastery over the Detroit Pistons with a 98-86 victory on Friday night.
Toronto 126, Cleveland 110
Kawhi Leonard matched his season best with 37 points on 12-for-16 shooting, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 126-110 Friday night.
Indiana 114, Brooklyn 106
Victor Oladipo recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help the Indiana Pacers notch a 114-106 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in New York.
Atlanta 114, New York 107
Kent Bazemore scored 22 points and sparked Atlanta's strong second-half defense to lead the visiting Hawks to a 114-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday.
Milwaukee 120, Boston 107
While Giannis Antetokounmpo got off to a slow start, his Milwaukee teammates used their size and 3-point shooting to build a 26-point first-half advantage, and the visiting Bucks went on to beat the Celtics 120-107 on Friday night.
Chicago 90, Orlando 80
Lauri Markkanen stepped up for the Bulls in the absence of their two leading scorers, guiding Chicago to a 90-80 win at home against the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
San Antonio 124, Minnesota 98
Bryn Forbes poured in 22 points, 15 of them in the first half, and six teammates scored in double figures as the San Antonio Spurs stayed hot with a 124-98 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
Utah 120, Portland 90
Ricky Rubio scored 24 points and dished out eight assists as the visiting Utah Jazz blew away the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90 Friday night.
Sacramento 102, Memphis 99
De'Aaron Fox capped a huge comeback by sinking the tying and go-ahead free throws with 1:17 remaining, and the host Sacramento Kings took advantage of a late scoring drought by the Memphis Grizzlies to score a 102-99 victory on Friday night.
L.A. Lakers 112, New Orleans 104
LeBron James, sick enough earlier in the day that his ability to take the court Friday night was in doubt, nonetheless finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists as the host Los Angeles Lakers turned back the New Orleans Pelicans 112-104 on Friday night.