It was a busy day around the NBA on Monday, with 11 games on deck.
Here's the key storylines from today's games:
- The Lakers pick up their first win against the Clippers this season in a blockbuster battle
- Matthew Dellavedova continues to impress for the Cavs, recording his first double-double of the season
- Jrue Holiday powered the Pels past the Wolves with 37 points as they keep their playoff hopes alive
- OKC pull off another big comeback win after trailing by as many as 18 points against the Celtics
- Duncan Robinson drains 7 three-pointers for the third-straight game in the Heat's win over the Wizards
Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from each game.
Brooklyn Nets 110, Chicago Bulls 107
Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris lead the way with 24 points apiece, while Caris LeVert added 23 of his own as the Nets pick up the win in Jacque Vaughn's first game as head coach.
DJ defends 🤚
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 8, 2020
Joe dimes ➡️
Caris dunks 🔨 pic.twitter.com/UDkif35qeU
New Orleans Pelicans 120, Minnesota Timberwolves 107
Jrue Holiday filled it up on the road with 37 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists!
Zion Williamson chipped in 23 points, finishing off the play of the game, off the half-court alley-oop dime from Lonzo Ball.
BOLD pass from @ZO2_ to @Zionwilliamson for the lob 🤩@Zatarains | #WBD pic.twitter.com/P0VUK7D4zP
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 8, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers 112, LA Clippers 103
The Lakers' star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis overpowered the Clippers as they pick up their first win of the season against their local rivals.
LBJ, AD lift LAL 💪@KingJames (28 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST) & @AntDavis23 (30 PTS) help the @Lakers top LAC at Staples Center! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/MPJRj6KN6O
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2020
Oklahoma City Thunder 105, Boston Celtics 104
Dennis Schroder came up with the clutch steal and bucket to seal the comeback win for OKC!
He finished with 27 points and six assists, while Chris Paul led them in scoring with 28 points and seven assists.
Nope that's our ball. #DennisSchröder | #6thman pic.twitter.com/8wzuzEAZgs
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 9, 2020
Phoenix Suns 140, Milwaukee Bucks 131
Ricky Rubio records his second triple-double of the season with 25 points, 13 assists, and 13 rebounds, while Devin Booker led the way with 36 points!
Aussie Aron Baynes followed up his career night with another strong performance, adding 24 points on the night.
Devin Booker gets out to 28 1st half PTS on 10-12 shooting for the @Suns! #RisePHX pic.twitter.com/YMCi3SLLFJ
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2020
Miami Heat 100, Washington Wizards 89
The Heat closed out the Wizards with a 25-6 run to pick up the big win on the road, led by 27 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists from Bam Adebayo.
Duncan Robinson continued his sizzling shooting form, knocking down 7 three-pointers on his way to 23 pointss. He became just the sixth platyer in NBA history to make 7 threes in three straight games.
Bam putting the team on his back down the stretch 💪 pic.twitter.com/CAjggYIKT9
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2020
Indiana Pacers 112, Dallas Mavericks 109
Domantas Sabonis records his 50th double-double of the season (franchise record), with 20 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists as the Pacers improve to 39-25 on the season.
Victor Oladipo's bucket with 38.3 seconds remaining put the Pacers in front for good!
🥶 The basket from @VicOladipo that gave us the lead for good.#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/S658UCmH6y
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 9, 2020
Orlando Magic 126, Houston Rockets 106
Six Magic players score in double figures led by 24 points off the bench from D.J. Augustin.
𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿.𝙅. → 𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈.𝘾.𝙒.@augustinDj14 | @mcarterwilliams pic.twitter.com/aOWsuvzGvF
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 9, 2020
Cleveland Cavaliers 132, San Antonio Spurs 129 [OT]
Matthew Dellavedova powered the Cavs with 14 points and 11 assists as they make it back-to-back wins.
🇦🇺 @matthewdelly records his first double-double of the season as the @cavs outlast the @spurs 132-129 in OT #BeTheFight
— NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) March 9, 2020
📊: 14 PTS | 11 AST pic.twitter.com/2jBetmMnsn
New York Knicks 96, Detroit Pistons 84
Elfrid Payton leads the Knicks with 22 points and 12 rebounds!
EP taking it strong 😤 pic.twitter.com/Kl1DCtGC1o
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 9, 2020
Toronto Raptors 118, Sacramento Kings 113
Norm Powell (31 PTS), Kyle Lowry (30 PTS) and Pascal Siakam (23 PTS) combined to lead the Raptors to a tough road win, their third victory in a row.
HE'S BUILT FOR THIS 🌶️ pic.twitter.com/qDKS4myaxh
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 9, 2020
