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Published on January 13 2015 2:19 am
Last Updated on January 13 2015 2:19 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Chicago, IL) -- Victor Oladipo and Nikola Vucevic each piled up 33 points, helping the Magic surprise the Bulls, 121-114, at the United Center. Vucevic added 11 rebounds and four assists. Orlando shot 59-percent and snapped a six-game losing streak. Pau Gasol compiled a 28-point, 14-rebound double-double in the loss. Derrick Rose added 18 points, but continued his struggles from behind the arc, missing four-of-five. The Bulls have lost three-of-four.


Pistons Drop Raptors

(Toronto, Ontario) -- Brandon Jennings exploded for 34 points and 10 assists to lead the streaking Pistons to a 114-111 win over the Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Greg Monroe added 22 points and 10 rebounds as Detroit won for the ninth time in its last 10 games. The Pistons outscored the Raptors by 15 in the second half. Jonas Valanciunas dropped 31 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Kyle Lowry shot 3-of-12 from the field and turned the ball over seven times for Toronto, which has lost five-of-six.


Rockets Rough Up Nets

(Brooklyn, NY) -- James Harden scored 30 points on 9-of-13 shooting as the Rockets roughed up the Nets 113-99 in Brooklyn. The game was highlighted by a dust up between Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard that resulted in Garnett's ejection in the first quarter. Donatas Motiejunas collected 18 points and 11 rebounds for Houston, which has won four in-a-row. Mason Plumlee finished with 24 points and 10 boards for the Nets, who have lost six in-a-row.


Celtics Top Pelicans

(Boston, MA) -- Jared Sullinger led a balanced attack with 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Celtics topped the Pelicans 108-100 at TD Garden. Jae Crowder chipped in with 22 points as the Celtics won for just the second time in seven games. Marcus Thornton tallied 13 points off the bench and Brandon Bass added 12 in the victory. Anthony Davis racked up 34 points and nine boards for New Orleans, which has lost three of four. Eric Gordon donated 21 points and Tyreke Evans had 19 points and eight boards off the pine in defeat.


Monday, January 12 Scoreboard

NBA

Detroit Pistons 114, Toronto Raptors 111

Houston Rockets 113, Brooklyn Nets 99

Boston Celtics 108, New Orleans Pelicans 100

Orlando Magic 121, Chicago Bulls 114


Tuesday, January 13 Schedule (All Times Central)

NBA

6:30 p.m. - Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors

6:30 p.m. - Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets

6:30 p.m. - New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics

7:00 p.m. - Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls