Irving went for 25 points and eight assists, Smith hit for 24 points (on 8-for-14 shooting from beyond the arc), James hit for 20 points and seven assists, and Tristan Thompson had another double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.
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The Washington Wizards look for a statement win after winning five of their last eight games.
Anthony made 9 for 12. Of those 32 points, 19 of them came in the fourth quarter, including 10 straight points to start the quarter.
James helped stake the Cavaliers to an 18-point lead by hitting all four of his three-pointers less than four minutes into the third quarter.
PORTLAND, Ore. – Zach Randolph came off the bench to match his season high with 26 points and grab a season-high 18 rebounds as Memphis routed Portland.
Durant, who began the day as the NBA’s No. 3 scorer, broke loose for 17 points in the second half on 7-for-8 shooting. Curry has usually been a durable player, but he missed much of 2011-12 with ankle problems.
Russell Westbrook added 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Thunder. But Golden State did not just lose; they were trounced by 23 points. His domination wouldn’t stop there, as he scored 14 points in the first six minutes of the third quarter.
Playing the night after a double-overtime victory over Sacramento, the Mavericks rested four starters – forward Dirk Nowitzki, center Zaza Pachulia and guards Wesley Matthews and Deron Williams – but held the Pelicans to 36 percent shooting to pull out the victory. If he continues to play the way he’s been playing but also continues to progress in his game over the years, he can do something that’s very special around this league.
The Spurs extended their best home start to a season to 21 wins without a defeat. Here are the week’s top must-roster options: Tuesday – PF Draymond Green, Warriors (at Lakers)Taking the above advice into consideration, Green should have at least one more big game in him before cooling off. Riding a three-game triple-double streak into Tinseltown, Green’s salary is among the highest of the night – but so is his upside. Ramon Sessions had nine points and six assists. The Trail Blazers were without guard CJ McCollum because of a “clerical error”. The ball was moving, the defense in the second half seemed set, smart and reactive in just the right amount and there was no longer the feeling or the necessity for someone to take the game on his shoulders, by himself. The team later announced he was inactive shortly before halftime.
Paul George had 20 points and Monta Ellis scored 9 of his 19 in the fourth quarter, leading visiting in over Orlando.
It was the Pacers’ sixth straight victory against the Magic, which has lost four straight overall.
NEW YORK – Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Toronto handed Brooklyn its eighth straight home loss.
With that long-range shot Smith tied Tim Hardaway for 21 on the all-time 3-pointers made list.
The Nets haven’t won at Barclays Center since beating Philadelphia on December 10.
Former UW standout Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 22 points, scoring their final 15 over the last 7:24 after missing 14 of his first 15 shots.
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James found his long-range stroke early in the second half, connecting on 3-pointers on four of five possessions. Patrick Patterson scored 15 points and Bismack Biyombo added 10.
