NBA Wrap: Lakers bounces back, Harden scores 50 in Rockets' loss
LeBron James and Anthony Davis saw the Lakers past the Denver Nuggets in the NBA, while James Harden's 50 points weren't enough for the Rockets.
Published : Dec 04, 2019 12:37 IST
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to winning ways in the NBA, while James Harden's 50 points were not enough for the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.
In a clash between two Western Conference high-flyers, the Lakers was too good for the Denver Nuggets 105-96. Anthony Davis' double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds and LeBron James' 25 points and nine assists saw the Lakers bounce back from its loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
The Lakers is now 18-3 and holds a 2.5-game lead atop the Western Conference.
Harden had 50 points for the Rockets, but the team suffered a 135-133 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs. While Harden went 11-of-38 from the field – and 24-of-24 from the free-throw line – Russell Westbrook was seven-of-30 on his way to a triple-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
In contrast, Bryn Forbes went 10-of-13 to finish with 25 points for San Antonio.
Doncic delivers again
Luka Doncic had 33 points and 18 rebounds in the Mavericks' 118-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jimmy Butler's triple-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists helped the Miami Heat to a 121-110 overtime win against the Toronto Raptors.
Paul George (25 points) and Montrezl Harrell (26) saw the Los Angeles Clippers past the Portland Trail Blazers 117-97.
Raptors trio struggle
Harden and Westbrook battled for the Rockets, but so did three Raptors. Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet combined to go 12-of-48 from the field in the loss to Miami.
Tuesday's results
Detroit Pistons 127-94 Cleveland Cavaliers Orlando Magic 127-120 Washington Wizards Miami Heat 121-110 Toronto Raptors Dallas Mavericks 118-97 New Orleans Pelicans San Antonio Spurs 135-133 Houston Rockets Los Angeles Lakers 105-96 Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Clippers 117-97 Portland Trail Blazers
Heat at Celtics
Two of the Eastern Conference's best teams meet when the Heat (15-5) visits the Boston Celtics (14-5).