Recap Roundups
December 27, 2024
New York 108, Orlando 85
Jalen Brunson collected 26 points and nine assists and Josh Hart added 23 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the visiting New York Knicks to a 108-85 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Boston 142, Indiana 105
Jaylen Brown poured in a season-high 44 points to help the Boston Celtics end a two-game losing streak by beating the visiting Indiana Pacers 142-105 Friday.
San Antonio 96, Brooklyn 87
Victor Wembanyama scored 11 of his 19 points in the third quarter as the San Antonio Spurs recovered from a difficult opening quarter and earned a 96-87 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in New York.
Minnesota 113, Houston 112
Anthony Edwards drilled a 3-pointer with 23.2 seconds left to cap a stunning fourth-quarter rally and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.
Memphis 132, New Orleans 124
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points and Ja Morant had 25 before injuring his right shoulder and the visiting Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 132-124 on Friday night.
Cleveland 149, Denver 135
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 22 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 149-135 on Friday night.
Dallas 98, Phoenix 89
Kyrie Irving made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points as the Dallas Mavericks notched a 98-89 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night while playing without injured Luka Doncic.
L.A. Clippers 102, Golden State 92
Norman Powell scored 26 points and James Harden added 18 as the Los Angeles Clippers took advantage of Stephen Curry's absence to hold on for a 102-92 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Friday at Inglewood, Calif.