Curry pours in 42 as Warriors rout Pacers, 131-109, on Thursday
The Golden State Warriors blew out the Indiana Pacers, 131-109, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday.
The Warriors (24-25) were hot off the bat and scored 45 points in the first quarter. The Pacers (29-24) kept pace with their opponents but weren’t able to go on a significant run and found themselves down by 12 points heading into halftime. Golden State put on the clamps in the third quarter, winning the frame 25-18 and extending its lead to 19. The Warriors led by as much as 25 points in the final frame, and with such a large margin, both teams opted to empty their bench down the stretch. Golden State dominated in the paint (64 points vs. 44), off the glass (49 total rebounds vs. 30) and hit 17 shots from beyond the arc compared to Indiana’s 12.
After scoring just nine points in Wednesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Stephen Curry bounced back with a 44-point performance that included 11 made threes while adding two rebounds and two assists. Jonathan Kuminga tallied 18 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Andrew Wiggins finished with 11 points, four rebounds and five assists. Gui Santos led the Warriors’ bench with 13 points and eight rebounds, while Dario Saric added 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists in reserve.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Myles Turner had 15 points and seven rebounds, while Aaron Nesmith finished with 13 points, four rebounds and five steals. Jalen Smith led the bench with 14 points and five rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 11 points in reserve. Tyrese Haliburton was limited to five points but contributed 11 assists.
Both teams will play their next respective games Saturday, Feb. 10. The Warriors will return home to face the Phoenix Suns, while the Pacers start their three-game road trip against the New York Knicks.
The Warriors (24-25) were hot off the bat and scored 45 points in the first quarter. The Pacers (29-24) kept pace with their opponents but weren’t able to go on a significant run and found themselves down by 12 points heading into halftime. Golden State put on the clamps in the third quarter, winning the frame 25-18 and extending its lead to 19. The Warriors led by as much as 25 points in the final frame, and with such a large margin, both teams opted to empty their bench down the stretch. Golden State dominated in the paint (64 points vs. 44), off the glass (49 total rebounds vs. 30) and hit 17 shots from beyond the arc compared to Indiana’s 12.
After scoring just nine points in Wednesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Stephen Curry bounced back with a 44-point performance that included 11 made threes while adding two rebounds and two assists. Jonathan Kuminga tallied 18 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Andrew Wiggins finished with 11 points, four rebounds and five assists. Gui Santos led the Warriors’ bench with 13 points and eight rebounds, while Dario Saric added 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists in reserve.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Myles Turner had 15 points and seven rebounds, while Aaron Nesmith finished with 13 points, four rebounds and five steals. Jalen Smith led the bench with 14 points and five rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 11 points in reserve. Tyrese Haliburton was limited to five points but contributed 11 assists.
Both teams will play their next respective games Saturday, Feb. 10. The Warriors will return home to face the Phoenix Suns, while the Pacers start their three-game road trip against the New York Knicks.
Magic Dominate, Cruise To Defeat Spurs
The Orlando Magic defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 127-111, at Amway Center on Thursday.
The Magic (28-24) didn’t have problems getting past the Spurs (10-42) at home, with San Antonio starting their annual “Rodeo Trip” and Orlando looking to bounce back following an ugly double-digit loss to the Miami Heat. With the win, the Magic moved to 16-7 at home, while the Spurs fell to 5-21 on the road. The opening 12 minutes were quite tight and neither team established dominance, but the Magic pulled away for good in the second quarter after outscoring San Antonio by a 38-24 score. A 41-37 score for the Spurs in the third quarter reduced the deficit, but San Antonio didn’t have enough weapons to mount a comeback. The Magic closed things out with ease following a 29-26 score in the fourth quarter.
Franz Wagner was the leading scorer for the Magic with 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Paolo Banchero, who was introduced as an All-Star in front of the home crowd for the first time, posted 16 points, six assists and five rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 points and six boards, while Jalen Suggs chipped in with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Cole Anthony had 12 points off the bench, and Moritz Wagner added 11.
Devin Vassell led the Spurs in scoring with 30 points, and he also added five rebounds and four assists. Victor Wembanyama delivered 15 points and three blocks. Tre Jones finished with 10 points, six assists and three steals. Keldon Johnson and Zach Collins each delivered 12 points coming off the bench, with Collins adding three rebounds and three assists as well. Blake Wesley had 10 points and seven assists.
The Magic (28-24) didn’t have problems getting past the Spurs (10-42) at home, with San Antonio starting their annual “Rodeo Trip” and Orlando looking to bounce back following an ugly double-digit loss to the Miami Heat. With the win, the Magic moved to 16-7 at home, while the Spurs fell to 5-21 on the road. The opening 12 minutes were quite tight and neither team established dominance, but the Magic pulled away for good in the second quarter after outscoring San Antonio by a 38-24 score. A 41-37 score for the Spurs in the third quarter reduced the deficit, but San Antonio didn’t have enough weapons to mount a comeback. The Magic closed things out with ease following a 29-26 score in the fourth quarter.
Franz Wagner was the leading scorer for the Magic with 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Paolo Banchero, who was introduced as an All-Star in front of the home crowd for the first time, posted 16 points, six assists and five rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 points and six boards, while Jalen Suggs chipped in with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Cole Anthony had 12 points off the bench, and Moritz Wagner added 11.
Devin Vassell led the Spurs in scoring with 30 points, and he also added five rebounds and four assists. Victor Wembanyama delivered 15 points and three blocks. Tre Jones finished with 10 points, six assists and three steals. Keldon Johnson and Zach Collins each delivered 12 points coming off the bench, with Collins adding three rebounds and three assists as well. Blake Wesley had 10 points and seven assists.
Cavaliers Dominate Against Shorthanded Nets
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 118-95, at Barclays Center on Thursday.
The Cavaliers (34-16) cruised to an easy win over a depleted Nets (20-31) team despite playing on the road. The Cavaliers stood pat at the trade deadline, while the Nets looked quite active, and that was noticeable in the difference of depth both teams had available for this one. Cleveland didn’t waste time to establish its terms and cruised to a double-digit lead after the first quarter (32-21). Even though Brooklyn showed signs of life following a 30-27 score in the second quarter, the Cavaliers would pull away in the second half. The Cavaliers were far more intense than the Nets in the third quarter, and that translated to a 31-18 score for the Cavaliers, ultimately extending their lead to 21 points. The Cavs closed things out in the fourth quarter with ease, pushing their road record to 16-8. Meanwhile, the Nets fell to 12-16 playing at home.
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers with 27 points, but he also added five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley each posted 14 points. Mobley (12 rebounds) and Allen (10 rebounds) finished with double-doubles, while Garland added seven assists. Max Strus scored six points, but Georges Niang stepped up off the bench with a 13-point outing. The Cavaliers shot 53.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three-point range.
Mikal Bridges led the way for the Nets with 26 points, five assists and three rebounds. Ben Simmons scored six points across 20 minutes. Cam Thomas had 17 points and four rebounds despite going 6-for-18 from the field. No other Nets starter scored in double digits. Trendon Watford added 15 points and six rebounds off the bench. Jalen Wilson had eight points and three rebounds in the first start of his career. Brooklyn shot 39.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc.
The Cavaliers (34-16) cruised to an easy win over a depleted Nets (20-31) team despite playing on the road. The Cavaliers stood pat at the trade deadline, while the Nets looked quite active, and that was noticeable in the difference of depth both teams had available for this one. Cleveland didn’t waste time to establish its terms and cruised to a double-digit lead after the first quarter (32-21). Even though Brooklyn showed signs of life following a 30-27 score in the second quarter, the Cavaliers would pull away in the second half. The Cavaliers were far more intense than the Nets in the third quarter, and that translated to a 31-18 score for the Cavaliers, ultimately extending their lead to 21 points. The Cavs closed things out in the fourth quarter with ease, pushing their road record to 16-8. Meanwhile, the Nets fell to 12-16 playing at home.
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers with 27 points, but he also added five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley each posted 14 points. Mobley (12 rebounds) and Allen (10 rebounds) finished with double-doubles, while Garland added seven assists. Max Strus scored six points, but Georges Niang stepped up off the bench with a 13-point outing. The Cavaliers shot 53.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three-point range.
Mikal Bridges led the way for the Nets with 26 points, five assists and three rebounds. Ben Simmons scored six points across 20 minutes. Cam Thomas had 17 points and four rebounds despite going 6-for-18 from the field. No other Nets starter scored in double digits. Trendon Watford added 15 points and six rebounds off the bench. Jalen Wilson had eight points and three rebounds in the first start of his career. Brooklyn shot 39.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc.
Mavericks Top Knicks, 122-108
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New York Knicks, 122-108, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
The two teams came into the interconference clash having been active prior to the afternoon's trade deadline, but they had to roll with their existing lineups Thursday. However, that meant the Knicks (33-19) were operating without Jalen Brunson (ankle), and his absence was felt during a first half when the Mavericks (29-23) outscored them by a 59-48 margin. Dallas then added another five points to its advantage in the third quarter and then kept the hosts at a safe distance the rest of the way.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a 36-point, 11-assist double-double that included eight rebounds, four steals and one block. Tim Hardaway supplied 19 points, two rebounds and two assists. Derrick Jones furnished 18 points, five boards and three assists. Kyrie Irving registered 16 points, five rebounds and five assists. Josh Green totaled 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.
Donte DiVincenzo paced the Knicks with 36 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Josh Hart generated a 23-point, 12-assist, 10-rebound triple-double that included one steal. Miles McBride supplied 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and one steal. Precious Achiuwa delivered 13 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one block. Isaiah Hartenstein posted 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
The Mavericks return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday afternoon, while the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
The two teams came into the interconference clash having been active prior to the afternoon's trade deadline, but they had to roll with their existing lineups Thursday. However, that meant the Knicks (33-19) were operating without Jalen Brunson (ankle), and his absence was felt during a first half when the Mavericks (29-23) outscored them by a 59-48 margin. Dallas then added another five points to its advantage in the third quarter and then kept the hosts at a safe distance the rest of the way.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a 36-point, 11-assist double-double that included eight rebounds, four steals and one block. Tim Hardaway supplied 19 points, two rebounds and two assists. Derrick Jones furnished 18 points, five boards and three assists. Kyrie Irving registered 16 points, five rebounds and five assists. Josh Green totaled 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.
Donte DiVincenzo paced the Knicks with 36 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Josh Hart generated a 23-point, 12-assist, 10-rebound triple-double that included one steal. Miles McBride supplied 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and one steal. Precious Achiuwa delivered 13 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one block. Isaiah Hartenstein posted 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
The Mavericks return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday afternoon, while the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Timberwolves Throttle Bucks, 129-105
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 129-105, at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night.
The Bucks (33-19) came into the contest looking to start building some momentum under new head coach Doc Rivers, but the talented Timberwolves (36-16) put an early crimp in those plans by building a 63-53 first-half advantage. However, it was during a third quarter in which Minnesota forged a 39-22 edge that the game was essentially decided. Both clubs shot well, but the visitors' 55.2 percent success rate from the field was still markedly better than Milwaukee's 49.4 percent figure.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points, adding nine assists, three rebounds and one steal. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered 19 points, five rebounds and one assist. Mike Conley turned in 18 points, nine assists and five boards. Naz Reid finished with 17 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Rudy Gobert generated a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double that included four assists and one steal.
AJ Green paced the Bucks with 27 points, supplementing them with three assists and two rebounds. Jae Crowder totaled 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and one steal. Giannis Antetokounmpo managed 17 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal. Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez provided matching 12-point efforts while pulling down nine and five rebounds, respectively.
The Timberwolves next visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, while the Bucks remain home and tangle with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
The Bucks (33-19) came into the contest looking to start building some momentum under new head coach Doc Rivers, but the talented Timberwolves (36-16) put an early crimp in those plans by building a 63-53 first-half advantage. However, it was during a third quarter in which Minnesota forged a 39-22 edge that the game was essentially decided. Both clubs shot well, but the visitors' 55.2 percent success rate from the field was still markedly better than Milwaukee's 49.4 percent figure.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points, adding nine assists, three rebounds and one steal. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered 19 points, five rebounds and one assist. Mike Conley turned in 18 points, nine assists and five boards. Naz Reid finished with 17 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Rudy Gobert generated a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double that included four assists and one steal.
AJ Green paced the Bucks with 27 points, supplementing them with three assists and two rebounds. Jae Crowder totaled 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and one steal. Giannis Antetokounmpo managed 17 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal. Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez provided matching 12-point efforts while pulling down nine and five rebounds, respectively.
The Timberwolves next visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, while the Bucks remain home and tangle with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Bulls Rally Back In Memphis
By Dan Bruno
The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 118-110, at FedEx Forum on Thursday evening.
The game got out to a competitive start and the Grizzlies held a, 31-27, lead after one quarter. The hosts maintained an upper hand through the second and carried their four-point advantage into the break. The Bulls turned up their play in the third and trimmed it to a one-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Bulls picked up momentum in the fourth and outscored the Grizzlies by nine points in the quarter to close out their second straight win. This also marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Grizzlies.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 30 points and eight rebounds, in 38 minutes. Andre Drummond followed up with 21 points, 13 rebounds, a steal and a block. Nikola Vucevic totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks, while Coby White finished with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson led the Grizzlies with 28 points, two rebounds, four assists and a block, in 32 minutes. GG Jackson followed up with 27 points, nine rebounds and a steal, while Santi Aldama and Scotty Pippen chipped in 15 points each.
The Grizzlies (18-34) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Hornets in Charlotte on Saturday. The Bulls (25-27) take on the Magic in Orlando on Saturday.
The game got out to a competitive start and the Grizzlies held a, 31-27, lead after one quarter. The hosts maintained an upper hand through the second and carried their four-point advantage into the break. The Bulls turned up their play in the third and trimmed it to a one-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Bulls picked up momentum in the fourth and outscored the Grizzlies by nine points in the quarter to close out their second straight win. This also marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Grizzlies.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 30 points and eight rebounds, in 38 minutes. Andre Drummond followed up with 21 points, 13 rebounds, a steal and a block. Nikola Vucevic totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks, while Coby White finished with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson led the Grizzlies with 28 points, two rebounds, four assists and a block, in 32 minutes. GG Jackson followed up with 27 points, nine rebounds and a steal, while Santi Aldama and Scotty Pippen chipped in 15 points each.
The Grizzlies (18-34) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Hornets in Charlotte on Saturday. The Bulls (25-27) take on the Magic in Orlando on Saturday.
Suns Too Strong For Jazz
By Dan Bruno
The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 129-115, at Footprint Center on Thursday evening.
The Suns jumped out to a hot start with a, 40-28, lead after one quarter. The Jazz picked up their play in the second, but the hosts kept pace and maintained a nine-point lead after one quarter. The Suns picked up momentum again in the third and outscored the visitors by 10 points int he quarter to carry a, 109-90, lead into the final frame. The Jazz kept up the fight in the fourth but it was not enough, as the Suns closed out their third straight win.
Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks, in 35 minutes. Bradley Beal followed up with 30 points, two rebounds, seven assists and a steal, while Eric Gordon tallied 19 points, two rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block.
Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 22 points and five rebounds, in 34 minutes. John Collins followed up with 21 points, 14 rebounds and a steal, while Collin Sexton added 19 points, four rebounds, eight assists and a block.
The Jazz (26-27) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Monday. The Suns (31-21) take on the Warriors in Golden State on Saturday.
The Suns jumped out to a hot start with a, 40-28, lead after one quarter. The Jazz picked up their play in the second, but the hosts kept pace and maintained a nine-point lead after one quarter. The Suns picked up momentum again in the third and outscored the visitors by 10 points int he quarter to carry a, 109-90, lead into the final frame. The Jazz kept up the fight in the fourth but it was not enough, as the Suns closed out their third straight win.
Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks, in 35 minutes. Bradley Beal followed up with 30 points, two rebounds, seven assists and a steal, while Eric Gordon tallied 19 points, two rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block.
Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 22 points and five rebounds, in 34 minutes. John Collins followed up with 21 points, 14 rebounds and a steal, while Collin Sexton added 19 points, four rebounds, eight assists and a block.
The Jazz (26-27) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Monday. The Suns (31-21) take on the Warriors in Golden State on Saturday.
Nuggets Defeat Lakers, 114-106
The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 114-106, at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.
While this game stayed close throughout, Denver won in wire-to-wire fashion. It was actually tied with two minutes remaining, but Denver closed the game on a 10-2 run to prevail. The Nuggets shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 46 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. Denver out-rebounded Los Angeles, 60-45, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 21-12.
The Nuggets (36-16) were led by Jamal Murray, finishing with 29 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Michael Porter Jr provided 27 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Nikola Jokic collected 24 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks. Aaron Gordon accrued 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
The Lakers (27-26) were led by Anthony Davis, accumulating 32 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and four blocks. LeBron James tallied 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Austin Reaves registered 15 points, two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. Taurean Prince led the bench with 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Denver has to play again on Friday, staying on the road to play the Sacramento Kings. As for Los Angeles, they also play a B2B on Friday, staying home to play the New Orleans Pelicans.
While this game stayed close throughout, Denver won in wire-to-wire fashion. It was actually tied with two minutes remaining, but Denver closed the game on a 10-2 run to prevail. The Nuggets shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 46 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. Denver out-rebounded Los Angeles, 60-45, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 21-12.
The Nuggets (36-16) were led by Jamal Murray, finishing with 29 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Michael Porter Jr provided 27 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Nikola Jokic collected 24 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks. Aaron Gordon accrued 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
The Lakers (27-26) were led by Anthony Davis, accumulating 32 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and four blocks. LeBron James tallied 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Austin Reaves registered 15 points, two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. Taurean Prince led the bench with 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Denver has to play again on Friday, staying on the road to play the Sacramento Kings. As for Los Angeles, they also play a B2B on Friday, staying home to play the New Orleans Pelicans.
Pistons Defeat Blazers in OT, 128-122
The Detroit Pistons defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers in OT, 128-122, at Moda Center on Thursday.
There were 11 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. With that said, Portland led for the majority of regulation after a 71-56 first half, but the Pistons rode a 36-23 fourth quarter to get the game into overtime. Detroit outscored Portland in the overtime, 8-2, holding Portland to 1-of-9 shooting. The Pistons overcame a 23-point deficit midway through the third quarter. Detroit shot 59 percent from three-point range (16-of-27) while holding Portland to 35 percent (10-of-29). They also out-rebounded them, 58-51.
The Pistons (8-43) were led by Jalen Duren, finishing with 27 points, 22 rebounds and three blocks. Jaden Ivey had 26 points, three rebounds and four assists. Cade Cunningham collected 23 points, two rebounds and five assists, while Marcus Sasser led the bench with 17 points, two rebounds, 11 assists and two steals.
The Trail Blazers (15-36) were led by Jerami Grant, finishing with a career-high 49 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Anfernee Simons accrued 29 points, two rebounds and five assists but suffered an ankle injury. Jabari Walker totaled 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks, while Kris Murray led the bench with 12 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Both teams return to action on Saturday, with Portland playing host to the New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit staying on the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers.
There were 11 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. With that said, Portland led for the majority of regulation after a 71-56 first half, but the Pistons rode a 36-23 fourth quarter to get the game into overtime. Detroit outscored Portland in the overtime, 8-2, holding Portland to 1-of-9 shooting. The Pistons overcame a 23-point deficit midway through the third quarter. Detroit shot 59 percent from three-point range (16-of-27) while holding Portland to 35 percent (10-of-29). They also out-rebounded them, 58-51.
The Pistons (8-43) were led by Jalen Duren, finishing with 27 points, 22 rebounds and three blocks. Jaden Ivey had 26 points, three rebounds and four assists. Cade Cunningham collected 23 points, two rebounds and five assists, while Marcus Sasser led the bench with 17 points, two rebounds, 11 assists and two steals.
The Trail Blazers (15-36) were led by Jerami Grant, finishing with a career-high 49 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Anfernee Simons accrued 29 points, two rebounds and five assists but suffered an ankle injury. Jabari Walker totaled 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks, while Kris Murray led the bench with 12 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Both teams return to action on Saturday, with Portland playing host to the New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit staying on the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers.