NBA Recap: Pacers defeat Warriors as Bucks, Celtics secure wins
Grizzlies, Rockets, Mavericks, Clippers, Thunder all win
Indiana Pacers defeated the Golden State Warriors 112-104 to improve their NBA record this season to 13-11. Rookie Andrew Nembhard led the way with 31 points and 13 assists against the champions, and Buddy Hield contributed 17 points. Klay Thompson scored 28 points for the Warriors in the game.
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 116-110 win over the Toronto Raptors as they improved their NBA record to 20-5. Tatum scored 31 points and 12 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in the game. Pascal Siakam scored 29 points for the Raptors.
Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 109-102 to pick up their 17th win of the season in the NBA. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the scoring with 34 points and 13 rebounds in the game, and Bobby Portis scored 18 points and ten rebounds. Franz Wagner scored 25 points for the Magic.
Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-117 to improve their record to 14-11 for the season. Paul George led the scoring for his side with 19 points and Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points in the game. Kelly Oubre Jr scored 28 points for the Hornets.
Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a 121-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks in their NBA clash on Monday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and Josh Giddey recorded 17 points in the game. Dejounte Murray scored 24 points for the Hawks in the game.
Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Miami Heat 101-93 for their 15th win of the NBA season. Tyus Jones led the scoring with 28 points and ten assists in the game, and Santi Aldama scored 18 points and ten rebounds. Tyler Herro scored 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Heat.
Houston Rockets claimed a 132-123 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers as they picked up their seventh win of the season. Jalen Green scored 27 points and Kevin Porter Jr scored 24 points in the game. Joel Embiid scored 39 points for the Sixers in the game.
Dallas Mavericks claimed a 130-111 win over the Phoenix Suns in their NBA encounter on Monday. Luka Doncic led the scoring with 33 points and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 21 points. DeAndre Ayton scored 20 points for the Suns.
