nba roundup

nba roundup

Wednesday’s other games

Mavericks 117, Nets 101

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets were pounded into NBA infamy, falling to the Mavericks for their 18th straight loss to start the season. The Mavericks made 17 of 19 shots and opened a 27-point lead in a nearly flawless second quarter, burying the Nets early in former New Jersey captain Jason Kidd’s second trip back to his old home. The Nets passed the 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1999 Los Angeles Clippers, who both dropped their first 17 games. New Jersey’s next chance to end the streak comes Friday night at home against Charlotte. Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, and Kidd had 16 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Mavericks. Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 24 points for the Nets.

Hawks 146, Raptors 115

ATLANTA — Al Horford had 24 points to lead nine scorers in double figures and Atlanta had its best offensive night in 16 years. The Hawks had their highest-scoring game since Jan. 30, 1993, when they beat Philadelphia 149-123. They had nine players in double figures for the first time since Dec. 4, 1987, against New Jersey. Toronto’s Chris Bosh, the NBA’s No. 7 scorer, had a season-low two points in only 16 minutes.

Magic 118, Knicks 104

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis scored 17 of his 20 points in Orlando’s 41 points third quarter, and Dwight Howard added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Mickael Pietrus had 17 points in the Magic’s ninth win in 10 games.

Wizards 104, Bucks 102

WASHINGTON — Earl Boykins scored 11 of his 13 points in the final 10 minutes, including the winning free throws with a second left for Washington.

Thunder 117, 76ers 106

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Nick Collison added 18 points in his first game back from an injury and the Thunder handed the 76ers their eighth straight loss.

Grizzlies 97, Timberwolves 95

MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Conley scored a season-high 20 points and Rudy Gay scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half to help the Grizzlies rally.

Bulls 92, Pistons 85

CHICAGO —John Salmons scored 22 points, Derrick Rose added 19 and the Bulls ended a five-game losing streak.

Associated Press