Recap Roundups
February 26, 2020
Charlotte 107, New York 101
Terry Rozier scored 26 points and Devonte' Graham added 21 points as the backcourt for the Charlotte Hornets made a huge difference in a 107-101 victory against the visiting New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Cleveland 108, Philadelphia 94
Collin Sexton scored 28 points on Wednesday as the host Cleveland Cavaliers posted a 108-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost three-time All-Star center Joel Embiid to a shoulder injury.
Washington 110, Brooklyn 106
Bradley Beal scored 30 points and connected with Jerome Robinson for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.5 seconds remaining as the Washington Wizards recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to pull out a 110-106 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Orlando 130, Atlanta 120
Evan Fournier scored 28 points, including a couple of key fourth-quarter baskets that helped the visiting Orlando Magic defeat the Atlanta Hawks 130-120 on Wednesday.
Minnesota 129, Miami 126
D'Angelo Russell scored 27 points, and Jordan McLaughlin made the go-ahead layup with 8.5 seconds left, leading the supposedly overmatched Minnesota Timberwolves to a 129-126 upset win over the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Houston 140, Memphis 112
Russell Westbrook and James Harden combined for 63 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists as the host Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with a wire-to-wire 140-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Dallas 109, San Antonio 103
Luka Doncic scored 26 points, distributed 14 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds as the visiting Dallas Mavericks made the plays needed in the final three minutes to hold off the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 on Wednesday.
L.A. Clippers 102, Phoenix 92
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from an 11-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the host Phoenix Suns 102-92 on Wednesday night.
Boston 114, Utah 103
Marcus Smart and Enes Kanter combined for all of Boston's scoring in a 15-5 burst to start the fourth quarter Wednesday night as the Celtics, on the second night of a back-to-back set, had enough depth and energy to outfinish the Utah Jazz 114-103 in Salt Lake City.