Lebron’s milestone ends in victory, Warriors win 10th straight and Pistons stun Clippers
The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak in the NBA as the Los Angeles Clippers crashed to a surprise loss to the Detroit Pistons.
For the second time in three days the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 109-85 on Friday.
The high-flying Clippers lost for the first time on the road this season, upstaged 108-97 to the Pistons in Detroit.
Reigning champions the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the lowly Dallas Mavericks 128-90 to celebrate LeBron James’ 1,000th regular-season game.
Russell Westbrook led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets.
ANOTHER DAY, SAME RESULT
The Warriors crushed the Lakers by 43 points in Oakland on Wednesday and Golden State were at it again two days later.
Kevin Durant posted 29 points and reigning MVP Steph Curry scored 24 to keep the streaking Warriors hot.
The Lakers were led by Jordan Clarkson’s 20 points on home court.
PISTONS END SLUMP AGAINST CLIPPERS
Detroit had lost 11 consecutive games to the Clippers but that all changed on Friday.
Despite blowing an 18-point lead in the third quarter, the Pistons rallied for back-to-back wins.
It was just the Clippers’ second loss in 13 games as they fell to 7-1 away from home.
LEBRON’S MILESTONE ENDS IN VICTORY
Playing in his 1,000th regular-season game, it was business as usual for James and the Cavs.
James had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a double-double display as the Cavs won their third successive game.
Kevin Love scored 27 points and Kyrie Irving added 25 against the league’s worst team, while Dirk Nowitzki posted 15 points for Dallas.
CARMELO WITH THE OT WINNER
Carmelo buries the #Knicks winner in OT! pic.twitter.com/3HLa6Athdb
— NBA (@NBA) November 26, 2016
Passes on point in @KingJames‘ 1,000th career game. #StriveForGreatness pic.twitter.com/rvG7aycaK1
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 26, 2016
WESTBROOK LIFTS THUNDER
A triple-double from Westbrook helped the Thunder past the Nuggets 132-129.
Westbrook put up 36 points, 18 assists and 12 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season.
KNICKS, SPURS WIN
Carmelo Anthony hit a mid-range jumper with the clock ticking down in overtime to lead the New York Knicks to a 113-111 victory against the Charlotte Hornets, while Kawhi Leonard’s double-double saw the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 109-103 for their eighth consecutive win.
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 105-99, the Atlanta Hawks were humbled 95-68 by the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets prevailed 117-104 against the Sacramento Kings, the Chicago Bulls were too good for the Philadelphia 76ers 105-89, the Portland Trail Blazers trumped the New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 and the Indiana Pacers accounted for the Brooklyn Nets 118-97.
In other results, the Washington Wizards edged the Orlando Magic 94-91, the Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 90-81, while the Phoenix Suns lost 98-85 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
WARRIORS BACK IN ACTION
Seeking an 11th successive win, the Warriors host the Timberwolves on Saturday. The Thunder face the Pistons and the in-form Spurs visit the Wizards.
