On a very busy Christmas Day, we had all day NBA action with five games. Here, we will recap them at length.
Boston Celtics 118, Toronto Raptors 102: Boston held the lead nearly the entire game, they out-rebounded and out-shot Toronto, and had the best player on the floor yesterday in Jaylen Brown. In 35 minutes, Brown scored 30 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. All five of Boston's starters scored in double-figures. Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 27 points and 4 rebounds.
Philadelphia 76ers 121, Milwaukee Bucks 109: Joel Embiid was a beast for Philly, scoring 31 points, and pulling down 11 rebounds. The entire game he defended reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and did more than hold his own. Giannis had 18 and 14, but struggled to shoot all game.
Golden State Warriors 116, Houston Rockets 104: In a game many expected to be controlled by Houston, it was the Warriors who protected their home floor in this upset win. The Rockets could not stop the duo of Damion Lee and D'Angelo Russell who combined for 42 points. In a season of struggles, this is a highlight for Warriors fans.
Los Angeles Clippers 111, Los Angeles Lakers 106: In the battle for L.A. it was close, but it was the Clips in the NBA's most exciting new rivalry. Kawhi Leonard was terrific, scoring 35 points in 38 minutes. Paul George added 17 for LAC. Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 47 points but it came at a cost. James suffered a groin injury that could force him to miss time.
New Orleans Pelicans 112, Denver Nuggets 100: In the Pels ninth win of the season it was again Brandon Ingram performing brilliantly. He notched 31 points to lead all scorers. NOLA was +12 on the glass and hit all 12 of their free throw attempts.
Boston Celtics 118, Toronto Raptors 102: Boston held the lead nearly the entire game, they out-rebounded and out-shot Toronto, and had the best player on the floor yesterday in Jaylen Brown. In 35 minutes, Brown scored 30 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. All five of Boston's starters scored in double-figures. Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 27 points and 4 rebounds.
Philadelphia 76ers 121, Milwaukee Bucks 109: Joel Embiid was a beast for Philly, scoring 31 points, and pulling down 11 rebounds. The entire game he defended reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and did more than hold his own. Giannis had 18 and 14, but struggled to shoot all game.
Golden State Warriors 116, Houston Rockets 104: In a game many expected to be controlled by Houston, it was the Warriors who protected their home floor in this upset win. The Rockets could not stop the duo of Damion Lee and D'Angelo Russell who combined for 42 points. In a season of struggles, this is a highlight for Warriors fans.
Los Angeles Clippers 111, Los Angeles Lakers 106: In the battle for L.A. it was close, but it was the Clips in the NBA's most exciting new rivalry. Kawhi Leonard was terrific, scoring 35 points in 38 minutes. Paul George added 17 for LAC. Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 47 points but it came at a cost. James suffered a groin injury that could force him to miss time.
New Orleans Pelicans 112, Denver Nuggets 100: In the Pels ninth win of the season it was again Brandon Ingram performing brilliantly. He notched 31 points to lead all scorers. NOLA was +12 on the glass and hit all 12 of their free throw attempts.
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