(Sunday, December 21st)
Final Score: Atlanta 85, Detroit 78
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Mike Bibby scored a game-high 27 points and Joe Johnson added 19 points and seven assists as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Detroit Pistons, 85-78, at Philips Arena. Bibby finished 10-of-13 from the field, including 6-of-6 from three-point territory, while Al Horford turned in a strong game with 11 points and 11 boards for the Hawks, who have won two straight and five of six. Josh Smith contributed 11 points and eight rebounds and Marvin Williams had nine points and 10 boards in the win. Rasheed Wallace and Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 20 points apiece, while Richard Hamilton had 16 before being ejected with 1:14 left in the game for arguing a non-call. Allen Iverson contributed 10 points and six assists. Detroit has lost two in a row after winning the previous three.
Final Score: Boston 124, New York 105
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Rajon Rondo scored 26 points and doled out five assists, as the Celtics tied a franchise record with their 18th consecutive victory, a 124-105 rout of the Knicks. The C's 18-game winning streak is the longest since Houston's 22-game run last season. The win also helped Boston match the best 28-game start in NBA history, equaling the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers and the 1969-70 Knicks, both of which started 26-2 en route to NBA championships. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce scored 18 and 17, respectively, for the Celtics, who will attempt to set the franchise record for consecutive wins on Tuesday against the 76ers. Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and 12 boards in the win. Quentin Richardson poured in a game-high 29 points for the Knicks, who have dropped four straight. Nate Robinson added 23 points and Chris Duhon 20 and 10 helpers in defeat.
Final Score: Dallas 97, Washington 86
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Jason Terry led the way with 25 points as Dallas cruised by Washington, 97-86, at the Verizon Center. Dirk Nowitzki picked up 23 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won four of six. Josh Howard added 17 points, Devean George picked up 10, while James Singleton pulled down a game-high 13 boards. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points with eight rebounds for the Wizards, who have dropped nine of their last 10 games. Caron Butler contributed 18 points, six boards and four assists, while Mike James had 17 points in a losing effort.
Final Score: Cleveland 102, Oklahoma City 91
Oklahoma City, OK (Sports Network) - LeBron James scored 31 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Cavaliers past the Thunder, 102-91. Mo Williams added 20 points for Cleveland, which has won three in a row and 14 of 15 overall. Delonte West chipped in 18 points in the win. Kevin Durant poured in 26 points for the Thunder, who came back to reality after a 91-83 win over Toronto on Friday, which was the team's first win since November 29. Russell Westbrook chipped in 24 points and 11 assists in defeat.
Final Score: Atlanta 85, Detroit 78
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Mike Bibby scored a game-high 27 points and Joe Johnson added 19 points and seven assists as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Detroit Pistons, 85-78, at Philips Arena. Bibby finished 10-of-13 from the field, including 6-of-6 from three-point territory, while Al Horford turned in a strong game with 11 points and 11 boards for the Hawks, who have won two straight and five of six. Josh Smith contributed 11 points and eight rebounds and Marvin Williams had nine points and 10 boards in the win. Rasheed Wallace and Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 20 points apiece, while Richard Hamilton had 16 before being ejected with 1:14 left in the game for arguing a non-call. Allen Iverson contributed 10 points and six assists. Detroit has lost two in a row after winning the previous three.
Final Score: Boston 124, New York 105
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Rajon Rondo scored 26 points and doled out five assists, as the Celtics tied a franchise record with their 18th consecutive victory, a 124-105 rout of the Knicks. The C's 18-game winning streak is the longest since Houston's 22-game run last season. The win also helped Boston match the best 28-game start in NBA history, equaling the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers and the 1969-70 Knicks, both of which started 26-2 en route to NBA championships. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce scored 18 and 17, respectively, for the Celtics, who will attempt to set the franchise record for consecutive wins on Tuesday against the 76ers. Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and 12 boards in the win. Quentin Richardson poured in a game-high 29 points for the Knicks, who have dropped four straight. Nate Robinson added 23 points and Chris Duhon 20 and 10 helpers in defeat.
Final Score: Dallas 97, Washington 86
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Jason Terry led the way with 25 points as Dallas cruised by Washington, 97-86, at the Verizon Center. Dirk Nowitzki picked up 23 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won four of six. Josh Howard added 17 points, Devean George picked up 10, while James Singleton pulled down a game-high 13 boards. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points with eight rebounds for the Wizards, who have dropped nine of their last 10 games. Caron Butler contributed 18 points, six boards and four assists, while Mike James had 17 points in a losing effort.
Final Score: Cleveland 102, Oklahoma City 91
Oklahoma City, OK (Sports Network) - LeBron James scored 31 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Cavaliers past the Thunder, 102-91. Mo Williams added 20 points for Cleveland, which has won three in a row and 14 of 15 overall. Delonte West chipped in 18 points in the win. Kevin Durant poured in 26 points for the Thunder, who came back to reality after a 91-83 win over Toronto on Friday, which was the team's first win since November 29. Russell Westbrook chipped in 24 points and 11 assists in defeat.
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