Bulls Squeak By Wizards, NBA Roundup

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Published on December 24 2014 2:45 am
Last Updated on December 24 2014 2:45 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Washington, DC) -- Derrick Rose knocked down 10-of-17 shots on his way to 25 points and the Bulls defeated the Wizards, 99-91, at the Verizon Center. Pau Gasol just missed a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Aaron Brooks chipped in 13 off the bench.

Chicago has won four in-a-row. John Wall contributed 18 points, nine helpers and five rebounds in the loss. Bradley Beal added 15 points and two threes for the Wizards, who have lost two straight.


Orlando Holds Off Boston

(Orlando, FL) -- The Magic outscored the Celtics 26-9 in the first quarter and held on for a 100-95 win in Orlando. Tobias Harris led a balanced attack with 19 points for the Magic, who put the brakes on a four-game skid. Kyle O'Quinn scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic also had 18 points to go along with 12 boards in the win. Tyler Zeller finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in Boston's second straight loss. Avery Bradley netted 20 points in defeat.


Pacers Cruise Past Pelicans

(Indianapolis, IN) -- George Hill led six players in double figures with 15 points off the bench as the Pacers cruised past the Pelicans 96-84 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Roy Hibbert posted 14 points and seven blocks, while David West and Solomon Hill both had 13 points for the Pacers, who have won two in-a-row for the first time since mid-November. C.J. Miles added 11 points and C.J. Watson netted 10 in the victory. Anthony Davis recorded 21 points and nine rebounds to pace New Orleans, which has lost two of three. Jrue Holiday donated 16 points and Tyreke Evans notched 14 points and 11 boards in the setback.


Cavaliers Crush Timberwolves

(Cleveland, OH) -- Kevin Love posted 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in his first game versus his former team as the Cavaliers pounded the Timberwolves, 125-104, at Quicken Loans Arena. Kyrie Irving had a team-high 29 points, while LeBron James added in 24. Dion Waiters came off the bench to post 19 in 27 minutes. Cleveland has won three straight. Andrew Wiggins went off for 27 points against the team that originally drafted him before being dealt for Love. Gorgui Dieng compiled a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds for the T'Wolves, who have lost six in-a-row.


Nets Knock Off Nuggets

(Brooklyn, NY) -- Joe Johnson led the way with 27 points as the Nets knocked off the Nuggets 102-96 in Brooklyn. Mason Plumlee scored 19 points and snatched 13 rebounds for Brooklyn, which has won its last two. Jarrett Jack added 17 points and eight assists in the victory. Ty Lawson had 29 points and nine assists for the Nuggets in their second straight loss. Kenneth Faried collected 20 points and 14 boards in defeat.


Hawks Battle Past Clippers

(Atlanta, GA) -- DeMarre Carroll knocked down five threes helping him to 25 points as the Hawks creeped by the Clippers, 107-104, at Philips Arena. Carroll also grabbed 10 rebounds. Paul Millsap filled up the stat sheet posting 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for Atlanta, which has won five straight.  Jeff Teague came off the bench in his return and had nine points and six assists. Teague missed the three previous games with a hamstring injury. DeAndre Jordan had a monster 15-point, 22-rebound double-double, but it wasn't enough. Blake Griffin tallied a team-high 21 points with 11 assists and eight boards for the Clippers, who have lost three of four.


Sixers Edge Heat

(Miami, FL) -- Michael Carter-Williams finished with 20 points, six steals and five assists as the 76ers defeated the Heat 91-87 at AmericanAirlines Arena.  Luc Richard Mbah a Moute chipped in 19 points and K.J. McDaniels scored 13 off the bench. Robert Covington and Jerami Grant each added 11 points for Philly, which has won back-to-back games for the first time this season. Dwyane Wade led all players with 23 points and Shawne Williams tallied 17 in a losing effort. Miami has dropped four of five.


Blazers Stun Thunder

(Oklahoma City, OK) -- The Thunder blew a 10-point lead in the final 1:32 of the fourth quarter and fell to the Trail Blazers, 115-111, in overtime. Damian Lillard knocked down a game-tying three in the closing moments of the fourth and finished with 40 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in 25 points and nine boards for Portland, which have won six of seven. Russell Westbrook went off for 40 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the loss. Reggie Jackson added 21 off the bench with nine boards and four helpers. The Thunder have lost two straight.


Hornets Drop Bucks

(Milwaukee, WI) -- Kemba Walker put up 27 points to help guide the Hornets to a 108-101 victory over the Bucks at the Bradley Center. Gerald Henderson chipped in 20 points while AL Jefferson and Marvin Williams each scored 12 in the win. Charlotte won its fourth straight game after dropping four in-a-row.  Brandon Knight led all players with 34 points on 13-of-21 shooting in defeat. Khris Middleton added 12 points off the bench for Milwaukee, which has lost three of its last four.


Bledsoe's Triple-Double Leads Suns Past Mavericks

(Phoenix, AZ) -- Eric Bledsoe recorded his second career triple-double to lead the Suns past the Mavericks 124-115 at US Airways Center. Bledsoe finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.  Goran Dragic dropped in a game-high 25 points and Gerald Green added 22 for the Suns, who have won four straight since a six-game losing streak.  Alex Len posted 17 points and seven boards and P.J. Tucker pitched in with 15 points in the victory. Tyson Chandler racked up 22 points and 14 rebounds to pace Dallas, which is 1-and-2 since acquiring Rajon Rondo. Dirk Nowitzki also netted 22 points while Rondo had 13 points, eight assists and six boards in defeat.


Lakers Take Down Warriors

(Los Angeles, CA) -- Without Kobe Bryant in the lineup, seven players scored in double figures as the Lakers upset the Warriors 115-105 at STAPLES Center.  Carlos Boozer led the charge with 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench, and Ronnie Price chipped in 17 points and eight assists. Nick Young put up 15 points while Ed Davis and Wesley Johnson scored 14 apiece for LA, which ended a three-game losing streak. Stephen Curry paced Golden State with 22 points and six assists, but committed seven turnovers. Klay Thompson added 18 points as the Warriors lost just their fourth game this season.


Tuesday, December 23 Scoreboard

NBA

Orlando Magic 100, Boston Celtics 95

Chicago Bulls 99, Washington Wizards 91

Indiana Pacers 96, New Orleans Pelicans 84

Cleveland Cavaliers 125, Minnesota Timberwolves 104

Brooklyn Nets 102, Denver Nuggets 96

Atlanta Hawks 107, Los Angeles Clippers 104

Philadelphia 76ers 91, Miami Heat 87

Portland Trail Blazers 115, Oklahoma City Thunder 111  (OT)

Charlotte Hornets 108, Milwaukee Bucks 101

Phoenix Suns 124, Dallas Mavericks 115

Los Angeles Lakers 115, Golden State Warriors 105


Wednesday, December 24 Schedule

NBA

No Games Scheduled