Thunder Dump Heat, NBA Roundup

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Published on January 21 2015 2:26 am
Last Updated on January 21 2015 2:26 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Miami, FL) -- The Thunder are heating up as they used a balanced effort to beat the Heat, 94-86, at AmericanAirlines Arena. Kevin Durant led the way with 19 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, while Russell Westbrook chipped in 19 points, 10 boards and six assists. Oklahoma City forced Miami into 21 turnovers as they got above .500 for the first time this season. Dwyane Wade had a team-high 18 points, but it took him 18 shots. Wade added six assists.  Chris Bosh posted 16 points and seven rebounds for the Heat, who are 3-3 in their last six.


Spurs Push Past Nuggets

(Denver, CO) -- Six players scored in double figures as the Spurs overpowered the Nuggets, 109-99, at the Pepsi Center. Kawhi Leonard recorded a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds, while Tony Parker chipped in 18 points and seven assists. Tim Duncan added 16 points to help San Antonio win for the fifth time in its last six. Kenneth Faried led all players with 26 points and grabbed 14 boards in a losing effort. Aaron Afflalo tallied 21 points as Denver dropped its fourth straight game.


Bulls' Rose Criticizes Team

(Cleveland, OH) -- Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is voicing frustration over his team's current struggles. After losing 108-94 at Cleveland on Monday, an emotional Rose told ESPN they need to get on the same page and won't be successful until they do so. The Bulls will try to get back on track when they host the Spurs Thursday night.


Tuesday, January 20 Scoreboard

NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder 94, Miami Heat 86

San Antonio Spurs 109, Denver Nuggets 98


Wednesday, January 21 Schedule (All Times Central)

NBA

6:00 p.m. - New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers

6:00 p.m. - Utah Jazz at Cleveland Cavaliers

6:00 p.m. - Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets

6:30 p.m. - Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks

6:30 p.m. - Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

7:00 p.m. - Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves

7:00 p.m. - Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans

7:00 p.m. - Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards

7:00 p.m. - Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies

8:00 p.m. - Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns

9:00 p.m.  -Brooklyn Nets at Sacramento Kings

9:30 p.m. - Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors