Recap Roundups
February 06, 2018
Orlando 116, Cleveland 98
Jonathon Simmons scored a career-high 34 points on 12-of-17 shooting, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 21-point, second-quarter deficit to record a 116-98 victory over the sinking Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.
Toronto 111, Boston 91
A quick peek at the Eastern Conference standings reveals that the Boston Celtics have the conference's best record, but the Toronto Raptors looked like the premier team in the East on Tuesday night.
Atlanta 108, Memphis 82
Dennis Schroder scored 22 points, and the host Atlanta Hawks capitalized on 27 Memphis turnovers in a 108-82 win over the reeling Grizzlies on Tuesday at Philips Arena.
Houston 123, Brooklyn 113
James Harden scored 36 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-113 Tuesday night at Barclays Center in New York.
Milwaukee 103, New York 89
The New York Knicks lost a game and their star player Tuesday night.
Philadelphia 115, Washington 102
Joel Embiid scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Washington Wizards 115-102 Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Oklahoma City 125, Golden State 105
Russell Westbrook scored 21 of his 34 points in a dominant first quarter Tuesday night, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder build a lead they would never relinquish en route to a 125-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif.
L.A. Lakers 112, Phoenix 93
Los Angeles forward Brandon Ingram scored 26 points and Julius Randle added 21 as the Lakers extended their best run since 2013 with a 112-93 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Staples Center.