Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets dominate Cavaliers in Sunday matinee
The Denver Nuggets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-101, at Ball Arena on Sunday afternoon.
The Nuggets (52-23) led for most of Sunday’s game, though the Cavaliers (45-30) managed to keep the deficit within single digits for most of the first half. The third quarter is when Denver took control, as the Nuggets won the frame 36-21 and saw their lead grow to as much as 29 points. With the game out of reach, both teams opted to empty their benches down the stretch. The Nuggets improved to 30-8 at home as they shot 57.5 percent from the field and went 21-for-33 from three-point range. The Cavaliers dropped to 21-16 on the road and were dominated on the boards, 51-28.
Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 23 points, four rebounds and two blocks. Jarrett Allen chipped in 19 points and four rebounds, while Caris LeVert led the bench with 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals. Donovan Mitchell added 13 points and six assists, while Max Strus tallied nine points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Nikola Jokic registered his 23rd triple-double of the season Sunday with 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 22 points, three rebounds and four assists, while Michael Porter tallied 19 points and six rebounds. Reggie Jackson finished with 19 points, three rebounds and three assists. Christian Braun led the bench with 10 points and six rebounds.
Both teams will next play April 2. The Cavaliers will travel to Utah to face the Jazz, while the Nuggets welcome in the San Antonio Spurs.
The Nuggets (52-23) led for most of Sunday’s game, though the Cavaliers (45-30) managed to keep the deficit within single digits for most of the first half. The third quarter is when Denver took control, as the Nuggets won the frame 36-21 and saw their lead grow to as much as 29 points. With the game out of reach, both teams opted to empty their benches down the stretch. The Nuggets improved to 30-8 at home as they shot 57.5 percent from the field and went 21-for-33 from three-point range. The Cavaliers dropped to 21-16 on the road and were dominated on the boards, 51-28.
Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 23 points, four rebounds and two blocks. Jarrett Allen chipped in 19 points and four rebounds, while Caris LeVert led the bench with 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals. Donovan Mitchell added 13 points and six assists, while Max Strus tallied nine points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Nikola Jokic registered his 23rd triple-double of the season Sunday with 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 22 points, three rebounds and four assists, while Michael Porter tallied 19 points and six rebounds. Reggie Jackson finished with 19 points, three rebounds and three assists. Christian Braun led the bench with 10 points and six rebounds.
Both teams will next play April 2. The Cavaliers will travel to Utah to face the Jazz, while the Nuggets welcome in the San Antonio Spurs.
Lakers Move Closer To Playoffs With Win Over Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 116-104, at Barclays Center on Sunday.
The Lakers (42-33) took another step toward reaching the playoffs with a composed win over the Nets (29-45) despite playing on the road. The Lakers moved to 14-21 away from home, but they are set to end the campaign with a winning record and, thus, reach the Play-In Tournament. Meanwhile, the Nets fell to 17-19 at home, and their playoff chances are getting more complicated since they sit 5.5 games out of 10th place with seven left in their schedule. The game was over as soon as it started, as the Nets looked lost in the first quarter, allowing the Lakers to build a 20-point lead after the first 12 minutes (31-11). The Nets showed signs of fighting back in the second half, particularly winning the third quarter by a 35-23 margin, but it was not enough to turn things around. The Lakers closed things out in the fourth quarter by a 26-25 score.
LeBron James had one of his best performances of the season and finished with 40 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks. Rui Hachimura notched 20 points and 10 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell delivered 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals. Austin Reaves had 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Lakers shot 54.5 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from deep.
Cam Thomas was the Nets’ best player by a wide margin after posting 30 points and six assists. Dennis Schroder had 14 points, three rebounds and three assists. Mikal Bridges posted 13 points, four assists and three rebounds. Nic Claxton had 10 points, six rebounds and four steals. Trendon Watford had 15 points off the bench. The Nets shot 42.4 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range.
The Lakers (42-33) took another step toward reaching the playoffs with a composed win over the Nets (29-45) despite playing on the road. The Lakers moved to 14-21 away from home, but they are set to end the campaign with a winning record and, thus, reach the Play-In Tournament. Meanwhile, the Nets fell to 17-19 at home, and their playoff chances are getting more complicated since they sit 5.5 games out of 10th place with seven left in their schedule. The game was over as soon as it started, as the Nets looked lost in the first quarter, allowing the Lakers to build a 20-point lead after the first 12 minutes (31-11). The Nets showed signs of fighting back in the second half, particularly winning the third quarter by a 35-23 margin, but it was not enough to turn things around. The Lakers closed things out in the fourth quarter by a 26-25 score.
LeBron James had one of his best performances of the season and finished with 40 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks. Rui Hachimura notched 20 points and 10 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell delivered 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals. Austin Reaves had 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Lakers shot 54.5 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from deep.
Cam Thomas was the Nets’ best player by a wide margin after posting 30 points and six assists. Dennis Schroder had 14 points, three rebounds and three assists. Mikal Bridges posted 13 points, four assists and three rebounds. Nic Claxton had 10 points, six rebounds and four steals. Trendon Watford had 15 points off the bench. The Nets shot 42.4 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range.
Heat Cruises To Win Over Wizards
The Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards, 119-107, at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
The Heat (41-33) cruised to an easy win over a struggling Wizards (14-61) team despite playing away from home. The game was tight at first, as the first quarter ended with a 29-29 tie, but the Heat pulled away in the second quarter with a 37-30 score. Miami kept the momentum going in the third quarter and bolstered their lead even further following a 29-21 score. The Wizards tried to fight back in the fourth quarter and won the final frame by a 27-24 score. However, that was not enough to mount a comeback, and the Heat cruised to victory. With the win, the Heat sit just 0.5 games behind the Indiana Pacers for the sixth and final direct playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Wizards are now just 0.5 games ahead of the Detroit Pistons in the race to avoid finishing the Eastern Conference standings in last place.
Terry Rozier ended with 27 points, four rebounds and four steals to lead the Heat. Bam Adebayo finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jimmy Butler had 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Nikola Jovic posted 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Haywood Highsmith posted 10 points off the bench. The Heat shot 49.4 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range.
Jordan Poole led the way for the Wizards with 22 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Deni Avdija had 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Corey Kispert ended with 13 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Marvin Bagley III had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Gill had 18 points and four rebounds off the bench. The Wizards shot 45.5 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from deep.
The Heat (41-33) cruised to an easy win over a struggling Wizards (14-61) team despite playing away from home. The game was tight at first, as the first quarter ended with a 29-29 tie, but the Heat pulled away in the second quarter with a 37-30 score. Miami kept the momentum going in the third quarter and bolstered their lead even further following a 29-21 score. The Wizards tried to fight back in the fourth quarter and won the final frame by a 27-24 score. However, that was not enough to mount a comeback, and the Heat cruised to victory. With the win, the Heat sit just 0.5 games behind the Indiana Pacers for the sixth and final direct playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Wizards are now just 0.5 games ahead of the Detroit Pistons in the race to avoid finishing the Eastern Conference standings in last place.
Terry Rozier ended with 27 points, four rebounds and four steals to lead the Heat. Bam Adebayo finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jimmy Butler had 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Nikola Jovic posted 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Haywood Highsmith posted 10 points off the bench. The Heat shot 49.4 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range.
Jordan Poole led the way for the Wizards with 22 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Deni Avdija had 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Corey Kispert ended with 13 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Marvin Bagley III had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Gill had 18 points and four rebounds off the bench. The Wizards shot 45.5 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from deep.
76ers Outlast Raptors, 135-120
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 135-120, at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening.
The 76ers (40-35) started fast and never really let up, building a 16-point halftime lead on the strength of 71 first-half points. The Raptors (23-51) then played their best quarter in the third, compiling 38 points while slicing their deficit in half. However, Philadelphia would keep coming in the fourth, ultimately outscoring Toronto by a 34-27 margin in the final 12 minutes for the double-digit victory.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers with 32 points, adding seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Cameron Payne furnished 24 points, three assists and one rebound. Tobias Harris delivered 21 points, nine boards, three assists and three blocks. Nicolas Batum registered 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Buddy Hield finished with 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and one block. Kyle Lowry generated an 11-point, 10-assist double-double that included one rebound, two blocks and one steal.
Gary Trent Jr. paced the Raptors with 23 points, supplementing them with two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Jordan Nwora totaled 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and one block. Kelly Olynyk posted an 18-point, 11-assist double-double that included five rebounds and three steals. Bruce Brown matched Olynyk's scoring and added six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Gradey Dick netted 12 points, while Javon Freeman-Liberty managed 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal.
The 76ers return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, while the Raptors remain home and host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night as well.
The 76ers (40-35) started fast and never really let up, building a 16-point halftime lead on the strength of 71 first-half points. The Raptors (23-51) then played their best quarter in the third, compiling 38 points while slicing their deficit in half. However, Philadelphia would keep coming in the fourth, ultimately outscoring Toronto by a 34-27 margin in the final 12 minutes for the double-digit victory.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers with 32 points, adding seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Cameron Payne furnished 24 points, three assists and one rebound. Tobias Harris delivered 21 points, nine boards, three assists and three blocks. Nicolas Batum registered 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Buddy Hield finished with 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and one block. Kyle Lowry generated an 11-point, 10-assist double-double that included one rebound, two blocks and one steal.
Gary Trent Jr. paced the Raptors with 23 points, supplementing them with two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Jordan Nwora totaled 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and one block. Kelly Olynyk posted an 18-point, 11-assist double-double that included five rebounds and three steals. Bruce Brown matched Olynyk's scoring and added six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Gradey Dick netted 12 points, while Javon Freeman-Liberty managed 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal.
The 76ers return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, while the Raptors remain home and host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night as well.
Clippers Thump Hornets, 130-118
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 130-118, at Spectrum Center on Sunday evening.
The Clippers (47-27) didn't waste any time getting the jump on the non-contending Hornets (18-56), building a 31-25 lead through one. Los Angeles doubled up its advantage before halftime, and Charlotte was only able to make a one-point dent in its deficit ahead of the final period. The visitors then kept the pressure on in the fourth, and when the hosts got as close as six points, L.A. finished on a 19-13 run over the final 4:50 to notch the double-digit victory.
Paul George led the Clippers with 41 points, adding seven rebounds, four assists and one steal. Ivica Zubac generated a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist and three blocks. Kawhi Leonard furnished 23 points, five boards and two assists. Norman Powell netted 16 points, while Russell Westbrook delivered 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Miles Bridges paced the Hornets with 33 points, complementing them with seven rebounds and three assists. Brandon Miller supplied 22 points, six boards, four assists and one block. Grant Williams registered 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Davis Bertans supplied 15 points, two boards and one assist. Vasilije Mecic recorded a 10-point, 13-assist double-double that included five rebounds and one steal.
The Clippers remain on the road and visit the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, while the Hornets remain home and host the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
The Clippers (47-27) didn't waste any time getting the jump on the non-contending Hornets (18-56), building a 31-25 lead through one. Los Angeles doubled up its advantage before halftime, and Charlotte was only able to make a one-point dent in its deficit ahead of the final period. The visitors then kept the pressure on in the fourth, and when the hosts got as close as six points, L.A. finished on a 19-13 run over the final 4:50 to notch the double-digit victory.
Paul George led the Clippers with 41 points, adding seven rebounds, four assists and one steal. Ivica Zubac generated a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist and three blocks. Kawhi Leonard furnished 23 points, five boards and two assists. Norman Powell netted 16 points, while Russell Westbrook delivered 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Miles Bridges paced the Hornets with 33 points, complementing them with seven rebounds and three assists. Brandon Miller supplied 22 points, six boards, four assists and one block. Grant Williams registered 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Davis Bertans supplied 15 points, two boards and one assist. Vasilije Mecic recorded a 10-point, 13-assist double-double that included five rebounds and one steal.
The Clippers remain on the road and visit the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, while the Hornets remain home and host the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Mavericks Topple Rockets, 125-107
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets, 125-107, at Toyota Center on Sunday night.
The Mavericks (45-29) got the faster start in the matchup of two hot teams, forging a 12-point lead through one and adding another nine points to their advantage over the Rockets (38-36) by halftime. Houston, which had won 11 straight, did manage to make a three-point dent in its deficit during the third, but there was never any doubt as to the outcome over the final 12 minutes.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a 47-point, 12-rebound double-double that included seven assists and two steals. Kyrie Irving supplied 24 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal. Dante Exum registered 13 points, two assists and one rebound. P.J. Washington supplied 12 points, six boards, two assists, one steal and one block.
Jabari Smith Jr. paced the Rockets with 28 points, complementing them with seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Aaron Holiday supplied 16 points, five boards, two assists and two steals. Cam Whitmore furnished 13 points, five rebounds, one assist and three steals. Jalen Green finished with 12 points, six boards, five assists and one steal. Jock Landale managed 11 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal. Fred VanVleet recorded 10 points, seven assists and two boards.
The Mavericks visit the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, while the Rockets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night as well.
The Mavericks (45-29) got the faster start in the matchup of two hot teams, forging a 12-point lead through one and adding another nine points to their advantage over the Rockets (38-36) by halftime. Houston, which had won 11 straight, did manage to make a three-point dent in its deficit during the third, but there was never any doubt as to the outcome over the final 12 minutes.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a 47-point, 12-rebound double-double that included seven assists and two steals. Kyrie Irving supplied 24 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal. Dante Exum registered 13 points, two assists and one rebound. P.J. Washington supplied 12 points, six boards, two assists, one steal and one block.
Jabari Smith Jr. paced the Rockets with 28 points, complementing them with seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Aaron Holiday supplied 16 points, five boards, two assists and two steals. Cam Whitmore furnished 13 points, five rebounds, one assist and three steals. Jalen Green finished with 12 points, six boards, five assists and one steal. Jock Landale managed 11 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal. Fred VanVleet recorded 10 points, seven assists and two boards.
The Mavericks visit the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, while the Rockets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night as well.
Bulls catch fire from three to take down Timberwolves on Sunday
The Chicago Bulls took down the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-101, at the Target Center on Sunday.
It was the visiting Bulls (36-39) who went on a 12-3 run midway through the first quarter to finish the frame up by 11. The Timberwolves (51-23) were able to reduce the deficit to single digits in the second quarter, but still found themselves down by 10 at halftime. The gap grew by as much as 16 points in the third quarter, but Minnesota ended the frame on a 9-2 run to go into the final 12 minutes down by five. The teams traded buckets and leads in the fourth frame, but Chicago closed the game out on a 11-2 run to capture the win.
Three-point shooting was the difference in this game, as the Bulls went 17-for-29 from beyond the arc while the Timberwolves went 11-for-37. Chicago improved to 17-20 on the road following Sunday’s win, while Minnesota dropped to 26-10 at home.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 27 points, two rebounds and eight assists. Alex Caruso had a game-high five steals along with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. Nikola Vucevic tallied 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals. Colby White added 17 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 13 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 22 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for his ninth double-double of the season. Mike Conley totaled 19 points, seven assists and four steals. Rudy Gobert notched his 48th double-double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Naz Reid contributed 14 points, three rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Monte Morris led the bench with nine points, two rebounds and two steals.
Next up, the Bulls return to Chicago to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The Timberwolves will stay home and welcome in the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.
It was the visiting Bulls (36-39) who went on a 12-3 run midway through the first quarter to finish the frame up by 11. The Timberwolves (51-23) were able to reduce the deficit to single digits in the second quarter, but still found themselves down by 10 at halftime. The gap grew by as much as 16 points in the third quarter, but Minnesota ended the frame on a 9-2 run to go into the final 12 minutes down by five. The teams traded buckets and leads in the fourth frame, but Chicago closed the game out on a 11-2 run to capture the win.
Three-point shooting was the difference in this game, as the Bulls went 17-for-29 from beyond the arc while the Timberwolves went 11-for-37. Chicago improved to 17-20 on the road following Sunday’s win, while Minnesota dropped to 26-10 at home.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 27 points, two rebounds and eight assists. Alex Caruso had a game-high five steals along with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. Nikola Vucevic tallied 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals. Colby White added 17 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 13 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 22 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for his ninth double-double of the season. Mike Conley totaled 19 points, seven assists and four steals. Rudy Gobert notched his 48th double-double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Naz Reid contributed 14 points, three rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Monte Morris led the bench with nine points, two rebounds and two steals.
Next up, the Bulls return to Chicago to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The Timberwolves will stay home and welcome in the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.
Gilgeous-Alexander's last-second shot lifts Thunder past Knicks
The Oklahoma City Thunder survived against the New York Knicks, 113-112, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
It was a game of momentum swings at Madison Square Garden, with both teams taking turns with runs throughout the contest. The Knicks (44-30) led by five points after the first quarter, but the Thunder (33-24) took control in the second quarter to go into halftime up four points. New York started the third quarter hot with an 8-0 run and won the frame, 39-25. Oklahoma City answered back with a 15-5 run to start the fourth quarter, and the two teams exchanged leads and buckets from there. The Knicks took the lead on a Jalen Brunson layup with four seconds to go, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answered with a 14-foot jump shot with 2.1 seconds left as the Thunder held on to claim victory. Oklahoma City improved to 23-14 on the road with the win, while New York dropped to 24-14 at home.
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 33 points, four rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. Gilgeous-Alexander added 19 points, two rebounds and three assists. Josh Giddey registered his second triple-double of the season (and 10th of his career) with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks. Jaylin Williams led the bench with eight points, eight rebounds and two assists, while Chet Holmgren added five points and five rebounds.
Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, two rebounds and seven assists. Miles McBride finished with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Isaiah Hartenstein recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Donte DiVincenzo added 15 points, two assists and two steals, while Josh Hart tallied 13 points, 15 rebounds and six assists for his 18th double-double of the season.
With Sunday’s game in the books, both teams will next play Tuesday, April 2. The Thunder visit the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Knicks travel to Miami to take on the Heat.
It was a game of momentum swings at Madison Square Garden, with both teams taking turns with runs throughout the contest. The Knicks (44-30) led by five points after the first quarter, but the Thunder (33-24) took control in the second quarter to go into halftime up four points. New York started the third quarter hot with an 8-0 run and won the frame, 39-25. Oklahoma City answered back with a 15-5 run to start the fourth quarter, and the two teams exchanged leads and buckets from there. The Knicks took the lead on a Jalen Brunson layup with four seconds to go, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answered with a 14-foot jump shot with 2.1 seconds left as the Thunder held on to claim victory. Oklahoma City improved to 23-14 on the road with the win, while New York dropped to 24-14 at home.
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 33 points, four rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. Gilgeous-Alexander added 19 points, two rebounds and three assists. Josh Giddey registered his second triple-double of the season (and 10th of his career) with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks. Jaylin Williams led the bench with eight points, eight rebounds and two assists, while Chet Holmgren added five points and five rebounds.
Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, two rebounds and seven assists. Miles McBride finished with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Isaiah Hartenstein recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Donte DiVincenzo added 15 points, two assists and two steals, while Josh Hart tallied 13 points, 15 rebounds and six assists for his 18th double-double of the season.
With Sunday’s game in the books, both teams will next play Tuesday, April 2. The Thunder visit the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Knicks travel to Miami to take on the Heat.
Warriors Defeat Spurs, 117-113
The Golden State Warriors defeated the host San Antonio Spurs, 117-113, at Frost Bank Center on Sunday.
There were only two ties and three lead changes in this game, with Golden State holding the lead for the final 20 minutes. That can be attributed to Golden State outscoring San Antonio, 37-21, in the third quarter. The Spurs never had a game-tying shot over those closing 20 minutes. The Warriors shot 49 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range, while the Spurs shot 45 percent from the field and 39 percent from long range. Golden State also recorded 15 steals to San Antonio's seven, winning the turnover battle, 19-15.
The Warriors (40-34) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 33 points and eight assists. Draymond Green generated 21 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and six steals. Klay Thompson totaled 13 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Brandin Podziemski led the bench with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
The Spurs (18-57) were led by Victor Wembanyama, finishing with 32 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks. Cedi Osman amassed 18 points and two rebounds. Tre Jones tallied 12 points, five rebounds and six assists, while Zach Collins led the bench with 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Golden State returning home to play the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio traveling to face the Denver Nuggets.
There were only two ties and three lead changes in this game, with Golden State holding the lead for the final 20 minutes. That can be attributed to Golden State outscoring San Antonio, 37-21, in the third quarter. The Spurs never had a game-tying shot over those closing 20 minutes. The Warriors shot 49 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range, while the Spurs shot 45 percent from the field and 39 percent from long range. Golden State also recorded 15 steals to San Antonio's seven, winning the turnover battle, 19-15.
The Warriors (40-34) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 33 points and eight assists. Draymond Green generated 21 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and six steals. Klay Thompson totaled 13 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Brandin Podziemski led the bench with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
The Spurs (18-57) were led by Victor Wembanyama, finishing with 32 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks. Cedi Osman amassed 18 points and two rebounds. Tre Jones tallied 12 points, five rebounds and six assists, while Zach Collins led the bench with 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Golden State returning home to play the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio traveling to face the Denver Nuggets.
Kings Defeat Jazz, 127-104
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 127-104, at Golden One Center on Sunday.
Sacramento held the lead for all but one minute in this game, taking command with a 39-25 third quarter. That allowed the Kings to maintain a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes, getting their lead up to 25 points at times. Sacramento shot 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range while holding Utah to 41 percent from the field and 39 percent from long range. The Kings also out-assisted the Jazz, 34-22, while out-rebounding them, 56-44.
The Jazz (29-46) were led by Brice Sensabaugh, amassing 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Collin Sexton compiled 22 points and four assists. Keyonte George generated 18 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Trey Hendricks totaled 18 points and three boards. Walker Kessler provided six points, eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks.
The Kings (43-31) were led by Keegan Murray, collecting 25 points, three rebounds and three assists. Harrison Barnes had 24 points, two rebounds and two assists. De'Aaron Fox finished with 24 points, six rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and two blocks, while Domantas Sabonis tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Sacramento staying home to play the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah returning home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sacramento held the lead for all but one minute in this game, taking command with a 39-25 third quarter. That allowed the Kings to maintain a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes, getting their lead up to 25 points at times. Sacramento shot 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range while holding Utah to 41 percent from the field and 39 percent from long range. The Kings also out-assisted the Jazz, 34-22, while out-rebounding them, 56-44.
The Jazz (29-46) were led by Brice Sensabaugh, amassing 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Collin Sexton compiled 22 points and four assists. Keyonte George generated 18 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Trey Hendricks totaled 18 points and three boards. Walker Kessler provided six points, eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks.
The Kings (43-31) were led by Keegan Murray, collecting 25 points, three rebounds and three assists. Harrison Barnes had 24 points, two rebounds and two assists. De'Aaron Fox finished with 24 points, six rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and two blocks, while Domantas Sabonis tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Sacramento staying home to play the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah returning home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.