Cavs Stifle Lakers In Cleveland
By Dan Bruno
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 116-102, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening.
The Cavs got out to a quick 10-3 start, but the Lakers cut it to a one-point deficit by the end of the first quarter. The Lakers kept it close early in the second but the Cavs closed the half on a 12-2 run, to take an eight-point lead into the break. The visitors came out stronger in the third and outscored the Cavs 34-28, to cut it to a two-point game heading into the final frame. The hosts kept the momentum going and outscored the Lakers by 12 points in the fourth to secure the impressive home win.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals, in 40 minutes. Jarrett Allen followed up with 24 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and a block, while Darius Garland added 21 points, three rebounds, 11 assists and a steal. The Cavs shot 52 percent from the field, including 7-of-27 from long range.
Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Thomas Bryant followed up with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook tallied 16 points each. The Lakers shot 43 percent from the field, including 6-of-36 from deep. Anthony Davis left the game in the first quarter and did not return.
The Lakers (10-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the Raptors on Wednesday. The Cavs (16-9) play host to the Kings on Friday.
The Cavs got out to a quick 10-3 start, but the Lakers cut it to a one-point deficit by the end of the first quarter. The Lakers kept it close early in the second but the Cavs closed the half on a 12-2 run, to take an eight-point lead into the break. The visitors came out stronger in the third and outscored the Cavs 34-28, to cut it to a two-point game heading into the final frame. The hosts kept the momentum going and outscored the Lakers by 12 points in the fourth to secure the impressive home win.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals, in 40 minutes. Jarrett Allen followed up with 24 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and a block, while Darius Garland added 21 points, three rebounds, 11 assists and a steal. The Cavs shot 52 percent from the field, including 7-of-27 from long range.
Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Lakers with 21 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Thomas Bryant followed up with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook tallied 16 points each. The Lakers shot 43 percent from the field, including 6-of-36 from deep. Anthony Davis left the game in the first quarter and did not return.
The Lakers (10-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the Raptors on Wednesday. The Cavs (16-9) play host to the Kings on Friday.
Pistons Shock Heat, 116-96
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat, 116-96, at FTX Arena on Tuesday night.
The Pistons (7-19) came into Tuesday's game as a significant road underdog, and early on, it appeared that label was well deserved. The Heat (11-14) held a 25-20 lead through one, but Detroit chipped two points from its deficit by halftime and then outscored Miami by a 31-23 margin in the third quarter. However, it was the final period where the visitors shined, enjoying a 38-23 advantage in the final period to close out the 20-point victory. The Pistons got it done with razor-sharp shooting, draining 49.4 percent of their attempts, including 46.3 percent from behind the arc.
Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 31 points, complementing them with five assists, three rebounds and three steals. Alec Burks furnished 18 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Saddiq Bey delivered 14 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals. Isaiah Stewart and Cory Joseph generated matching 11-point tallies, with Stewart also pulling down 11 rebounds and Joseph dishing out five assists. Jaden Ivey supplied 10 points, three assists and two rebounds.
Tyler Herro paced the Heat with 34 points, supplementing them with six assists, three rebounds and one steal. Bam Adebayo generated a 21-point, 15-rebound double-double that included two assists and one block. Max Strus delivered 11 points, four boards, two assists and one block. Victor Oladipo netted nine points, two rebounds and two assists in his season debut.
The Pistons remain on the road and visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, while the Heat remains home and hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
The Pistons (7-19) came into Tuesday's game as a significant road underdog, and early on, it appeared that label was well deserved. The Heat (11-14) held a 25-20 lead through one, but Detroit chipped two points from its deficit by halftime and then outscored Miami by a 31-23 margin in the third quarter. However, it was the final period where the visitors shined, enjoying a 38-23 advantage in the final period to close out the 20-point victory. The Pistons got it done with razor-sharp shooting, draining 49.4 percent of their attempts, including 46.3 percent from behind the arc.
Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 31 points, complementing them with five assists, three rebounds and three steals. Alec Burks furnished 18 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Saddiq Bey delivered 14 points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals. Isaiah Stewart and Cory Joseph generated matching 11-point tallies, with Stewart also pulling down 11 rebounds and Joseph dishing out five assists. Jaden Ivey supplied 10 points, three assists and two rebounds.
Tyler Herro paced the Heat with 34 points, supplementing them with six assists, three rebounds and one steal. Bam Adebayo generated a 21-point, 15-rebound double-double that included two assists and one block. Max Strus delivered 11 points, four boards, two assists and one block. Victor Oladipo netted nine points, two rebounds and two assists in his season debut.
The Pistons remain on the road and visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, while the Heat remains home and hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
Mavs Hang On For Third Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Denver Nuggets, 116-115, at Ball Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Mavs jumped out to a strong start with a 36-29 lead after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace in the second, while the Nuggets trimmed one point off the deficit to make it a six-point game at halftime. The Mavs kept the upper hand through most of the third, as the hosts cut it to a five-point game heading into the final frame. The Mavs rallied to a 10-point lead with four minutes left in the final quarter, but the Nuggets were relentless in the final minutes. The game went down to the wire, but the visitors came up clutch at the foul line to secure their third straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Nuggets.
Tim Hardaway led the Mavericks with 29 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals, in 31 minutes. Luka Doncic followed up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists and a block, while Dorian Finney-Smith totaled 19 points, three assists and three steals. The Mavericks shot 50 percent from the field, including 17-of-36 from long range.
Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 27 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Bones Hyland followed up with 20 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while Nikola Jokic tallied 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and a steal. The Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field, including 13-of-32 from deep.
The Nuggets (14-10) will look to bounce back as they take on the Trail Blazers in Portland on Thursday. The Mavericks (13-11) play host to the Bucks on Friday.
The Mavs jumped out to a strong start with a 36-29 lead after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace in the second, while the Nuggets trimmed one point off the deficit to make it a six-point game at halftime. The Mavs kept the upper hand through most of the third, as the hosts cut it to a five-point game heading into the final frame. The Mavs rallied to a 10-point lead with four minutes left in the final quarter, but the Nuggets were relentless in the final minutes. The game went down to the wire, but the visitors came up clutch at the foul line to secure their third straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Nuggets.
Tim Hardaway led the Mavericks with 29 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals, in 31 minutes. Luka Doncic followed up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists and a block, while Dorian Finney-Smith totaled 19 points, three assists and three steals. The Mavericks shot 50 percent from the field, including 17-of-36 from long range.
Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 27 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Bones Hyland followed up with 20 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while Nikola Jokic tallied 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and a steal. The Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field, including 13-of-32 from deep.
The Nuggets (14-10) will look to bounce back as they take on the Trail Blazers in Portland on Thursday. The Mavericks (13-11) play host to the Bucks on Friday.