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Published on January 19 2015 2:22 am
Last Updated on January 19 2015 2:22 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Toronto, Ontario) -- Tyreke Evans drove the lane and hit a layup with 1.6 seconds to play as the Pelicans defeated the Raptors 95-93 from Toronto. Evans ended with 26 points for New Orleans, which has won three-of-five. Alexis Ajinca had 22 points for the Pelicans.

Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday did not play. Amir Johnson tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto, which has lost three-of-four. DeMar DeRozan added 22 points in the loss.


Thunder Roll Magic

(Orlando, FL) -- Kevin Durant posted 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Thunder topped the Magic 127-99 from Orlando. Russell Westbrook added 17 points and six assists for Oklahoma City, which has won three-of-four. Serge Ibaka and Dion Waiters each had 16 points in the win. Victor Oladipo scored 23 points for Orlando, which has lost two straight. Elfrid Payton chipped in with 19 points and eight assists in the loss.


Spurs Lock Up Jazz

(San Antonio, TX) -- The Spurs pulled out an ugly one against the Jazz, 89-69, from the AT&T Center. San Antonio held Utah to 33-percent from the field.  Tiago Splitter posted a team-high 14 points, while Kawhi Leonard added 12 with nine rebounds. Aron Baynes had a double-double off the bench with 12 points and 11 boards for the Spurs, who have won three in-a-row and five of six. Rudy Gobert tallied 13 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks in the defeat. Gordon Hayward was the only other Jazz player in double figures with 10. Utah has lost four of five.


Bulls Battle Cavaliers

(Cleveland, OH) -- The Bulls are in Cleveland to battle LeBron James and the Cavaliers tonight. Chicago is coming off Saturday's 107-99 home loss to the Hawks. The Bulls have dropped three of their last four to enter tonight's tilt 27-15. Tip-off is at 6:30.  


Sunday, January 18 Scoreboard

NBA

New Orleans Pelicans 95, Toronto Raptors 93

Oklahoma City Thunder 127, Orlando Magic 99

San Antonio Spurs 89, Utah Jazz 69


Monday, January 19 Schedule (All Times Central)

NBA

1:00 p.m. - Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets

1:00 p.m. - Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards

1:30 p.m. - Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks

2:30 p.m. - Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers

3:00 p.m. - Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors

4:00 p.m. - Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies

4:30 p.m. - Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets

4:30 p.m. - New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks

6:30 p.m. - Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers

7:00 p;m. - Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks

9:00 p.m. - Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers

9:00 p.m. - Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns