NBA Recap: Bucks return to winning ways as Pelicans blow out Warriors
Timberwolves, Knicks, Pacers, Cavs all win
Milwaukee Bucks returned to winning ways in the NBA as they claimed a 119-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers to improve to 12-4 in the league this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo inspired them to the win with 37 points as Grayson Allen scored 17 points in the game. Anfernee Simons scored 29 points for the Trail Blazers in the game.
New Orleans Pelicans delivered an inspired performance to secure a huge 128-83 win over the Golden State Warriors, ending their two-game win streak. Brandon Ingram led the scoring in the game with 34 points and Devonte Graham added 19 points for the Pelicans. Jordan Poole scored 26 points for the Warriors.
DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine combined for 50 points as Chicago Bulls ended Boston Celtics’ winning run. The Bulls emerged with a 121-107 win in their NBA meeting on Monday. DeRozan scored 28 points and LaVine scored 22 points, while Jayson Tatum scored 28 points and 11 rebounds for Boston.
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 105-101 to improve to 9-8 in the NBA this season. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points in the game and Anthony Edwards added 22 points for the Timberwolves. Kyle Lowry scored 21 points for the Miami Heat.
Cleveland Cavaliers continue to impress in the NBA this season after another fine win. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks 114-102 to pick up their 11th win. Donovan Mitchell led the scoring with 29 points and Darius Garland scored 26 points for the Cavs. Trae Young scored 25 points and ten assists for the Hawks in the game.
Indiana Pacers claimed a 123-102 win over the Orlando Magic in their NBA clash on Monday. Bennedict Mathurin led the scoring for the Pacers with 22 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored 18 points and 14 assists. Franz Wagner scored 20 points for Orlando Magic in the game.
New York Knicks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-119 in their meeting on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the scoring with 34 points and Julius Randle contributed 25 points and 11 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points for the Thunder.
Los Angeles Clippers defeated Utah Jazz 121-114. Norman Powell scored 30 points for the Clippers and Reggie Jackson added 27 points. Jordan Clarkson scored 26 points for Utah Jazz in the game.
