NBA2k13 - Houston Rockets - Younger. Faster. Fearless

[Iridium]

November 5, 2012

New York Knicks (1-2) v Philadelphia 76ers (2-0)
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Final/OT   1   2   3   4   OT     T
NY         15  35  29  20  8      107
PHI        14  25  26  34  10     109

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Andrew Bynum (PHI) 33 pts, 21 reb, 4 ast, 2 blk
2. Iman Shumpert (NY) 21 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl
3. J.R. Smith (NY) 21 pts, 7 reb, 2ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) v Brooklyn Nets (1-1)
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Final      1   2   3   4      T
MIN        24  24  26  31     105
BKN        27  22  35  26     110

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kevin Love (MIN) 25 pts, 12 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
2. Joe Johnson (BKN) 27 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl
3. Andrei Kirilenko (MIN) 18 pts, 10 reb, 1 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk

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Phoenix Suns (1-2) v Miami Heat (3-0)
AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL

Final      1   2   3   4      T
PHX        13  26  23  25     87
MIA        19  20  28  26     93

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. LeBron James (MIA) 30 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast
2. Chris Bosh (MIA) 20 pts, 11 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
3. Luis Scola (PHX) 21 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Utah Jazz (2-1) v Memphis Grizzlies (1-1)
FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Final      1   2   3   4      T
UTAH       28  20  24  19     91
MEM        26  24  29  28     107

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Paul Millsap (UTAH) 20 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk
2. Marc Gasol (MEM) 17 pts, 13 reb, 4 ast, 3 blk
3. Mike Conley (MEM) 20 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast, 1 stl

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Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) v Dallas Mavericks (1-2)
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Final      1   2   3   4      T
POR        23  28  24  27     102
DAL        20  36  30  21     107

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) 33 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 3 blk
2. O.J. Mayo (DAL) 27 pts, 2 reb, 6 ast
3. Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) 22 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk

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Indiana Pacers (0-3) v San Antonio Spurs (1-2)
AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX

Final      1   2   3   4      T
IND        22  30  27  24     103
SA         32  16  27  18     93

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Danny Granger (IND) 25 pts, 11 reb, 4 ast, 3 stl
2. Paul George (IND) 18 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl
3. Roy Hibbert (IND) 14 pts, 12 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk

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Golden State Warriors (2-1) v Sacremento Kings (2-1)
Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
GS         23  32  25  30     110
SAC        35  28  30  28     121

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Tyreke Evans (SAC) 26 pts, 9 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
2. David Lee (GS) 21 pts, 16 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
3. Stephen Curry (GS) 25 pts, 3 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl

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Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2) v Los Angeles Clippers (2-1)
STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
CLE        26  23  20  20     89
LAC        29  25  29  28     111

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Blake Griffin (LAC) 25 pts, 10 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
2. Jamal Crawford (LAC) 28 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast
3. Tristan Thompson (CLE) 21 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk

Daily leader

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[Iridium]

November 6, 2012

Orlando Magic (0-2) v Chicago Bulls (3-0)
United Center, Chicago, IL

Final      1   2   3   4      T
ORL        19  37  29  32     117
CHI        27  32  28  28     115

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Arron Afflalo (ORL) 30 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl
2. Derrick Rose (CHI) 23 pts, 8 reb, 12 ast, 1 stl
3. Carlos Boozer (CHI) 16 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk

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Toronto Raptors (1-2) v Oklahoma City Thunder (2-1)
Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK

Final      1   2   3   4      T
TOR        25  30  17  21     93
OKC        29  30  31  26     116

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kevin Durant (OKC) 35 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
2. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 35 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast
3. DeMar DeRozan (TOR) 22 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk

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Detroit Pistons (1-2) v Denver Nuggets (1-2)
Pepsi Center, Denver, CO

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DET        28  20  31  24     103
DEN        25  26  19  28     98

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Brandon Knight (DET) 30 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl
2. Greg Monroe (DET) 26 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
3. Ty Lawson (DEN) 19 pts, 4 reb, 10 ast

Daily leader

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[hedger_14]

Good to see Detroit starting to hit back after a poor start to the season

 

[Iridium]

Denver Nuggets (1-3) v Houston Rockets (3-0)
November 7, 2012
Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Denver Nuggets
PF - Kenneth Faried
SF - Danilo Gallinari
C - JaVale McGee
PG - Ty Lawson
SG - Andre Iguodala

Houston Rockets
PF - Thomas Robinson
SF - Chandler Parsons
C - Omer Asik
PG - Jeremy Lin
SG - James Harden​

1st quarter

Thomas Robinson kicked things off attacking the rim, twice drawing fouls. 3 points came from the subsequent free throws. Denver, with a poor start to their season, responded by exploding out a 13-1 run. Kenneth Faried was especially impressive, the "Manimal" forcing his way to the rim. Houston were not to be discouraged as they replied with a 12-4 run of their own, cutting the deficit to one. There wasn't any one Houston player to stand out but instead it was a series of small contributions from the players that had Houston up by one at the end of the first.

End of 1st quarter
DEN 24-25 HOU
Kenneth Faried 6 pts, 2 reb
Thomas Robinson 3 pts, 2 reb​

2nd quarter

Neither team could lay any claim to any real ascendancy in the second quarter. Chandler Parsons and Patrick Beverley were the main scorers for Houston while Denver collect theirs through Ty Lawson and forward Corey Brewer. The back and forth scoring continued right up to when there was just over two and a half minutes left in the quarter. A small 7-2 burst from Denver allowed them to lead at the end of the first half after what was a fairly even quarter.

End of the 2nd quarter
DEN 52-50 HOU
Kenneth Faried 10 pts, 4 reb
Chandler Parsons 9 pts, 3 reb​

3rd quarter

It was more the same business in the third quarter. Andre Iguodala put away his first three of the night. The next 9 points scored by either side came from the free throw line, allowing Houston to slowly close the gap. An Omer Asik layup tied the scores (59-59) and soon after, Parsons struck from distance to give Houston a slender 64-63 lead.

All the hard work was undone in the last three minutes of the period. Leading 73-69, Denver scored the next 11 points. Kenneth Faried drove through the defence for 2 while Iguodala banked in his second 3-pointer. Robinson then fouled Iguodala trying to go for another 3, who then took the full set of three free throws. With the clock winding down, Lawson put away a tough shot and one, Parsons fouling. Denver had turned around 4-point deficit to a 7-point lead.

End of the 3rd quarter
DEN 80-73 HOU
Kenneth Faried 13 pts, 5 reb, 1 stl
Chandler Parsons 12 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl​

4th quarter

Houston fell away badly in the final stretch. Every time they scored, it seemed as though Denver would score twice. Jeremy Lin and James Harden were not themselves in this match. Lin, as has been the custom, had his best quarter in the fourth. Parsons continued his steady progress. Denver, through Iguodala and Faried, turned the game into a blowout. Iguodala scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth, including three of his five 3-pointers in the game. Soon the lead passed double digits. 3-pointers from Lin and Patrick Beverley only served to bring the lead below 20. Houston's 3-game winning run to the season was over.

Final
DEN 118-99 HOU​

A disappointing blowout loss to the Nuggets was a rude awakening for Houston. James Harden will be mortified by his performance, with 4 from 22 field goals and an embarrassing 0 from 11 from outside the paint. Jeremy Lin was quiet and didn't rally the attack as he would have liked. Chandler Parsons was one of the few positives to take away from the game along with Omer Asik's continued dominance of the rebounding stats.

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[Varun]

Kinda funny how Harden makes only 4 of his 22 shots (0 of 11 behind the arc) and still ends up with 15 points. Dem free throws.

 

[Iridium]

November 7, 2012

Phoenix Suns (1-3) v Charlotte Bobcats (1-1)
Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC

Final      1   2   3   4      T
PHX        24  36  29  23     112
CHA        16  16  22  19     73

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Goran Dragic (PHX) 23 pts, 5 reb, 9 ast, 3 stl
2. Marcin Gortat (PHX) 25 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk
3. Luis Scola (PHX) 20 pts, 11 reb, 1 blk

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Washington Wizards (0-2) v Boston Celtics (1-2)
TD Garden, Boston, MA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
WSH        23  29  22  27     101
BOS        25  15  27  19     86

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. John Wall (WSH) 25 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast, 1 stl
2. Paul Pierce (BOS) 23 pts, 5 reb 3 ast, 1 stl
3. Kevin Garnett (BOS) 10 pts, 13 reb, 4 ast, 1 blk

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Indiana Pacers (1-3) v Atlanta Hawks (0-2)
Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
IND        33  16  36  24     109
ATL        19  30  35  30     114

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Louis Williams (ATL) 24 pts, 2 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl
2. Josh Smith (ATL) 22 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. Jeff Teague (ATL) 21 pts, 2 reb, 1ast, 1 stl

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Brooklyn Nets (2-1) v Miami Heat (4-0)
AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL

Final      1   2   3   4      T
BKN        24  18  20  20     82
MIA        26  20  31  27     104

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. LeBron James (MIA) 25 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl
2. Brook Lopez (BKN) 23 pts, 6 reb, 4 blk
3. Joe Johnson (BKN) 22 pts, 2 reb, 6 ast

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Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) v Milwaukee Bucks (2-0)
BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI

Final      1   2   3   4      T
MEM        23  20  21  20     84
MIL        25  34  23  31     113

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Brandon Jennings (MIL) 29 pts, 3 reb, 10 ast, 1 stl
2. Monta Ellis (MIL) 24 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast
3. Mike Dunleavy (MIL) 26 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl

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Philadelphia 76ers (3-0) v New Orleans Hornets (1-2)
New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
PHI        29  26  38  26     119
NO         36  20  31  24     111

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Greivis Vasquez (NO) 19 pts, 7 reb, 13 ast
2. Anthony Davis (NO) 24 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk
3. Jrue Holiday (PHI) 12 pts, 5 reb, 16 ast, 2 stl

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Denver Nuggets (1-3) v Houston Rockets (3-0)
Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DEN        24  28  28  38     118
HOU        25  25  23  26     99

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Andre Iguodala (DEN) 25 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl
2. Ty Lawson (DEN) 13 pts, 6 reb, 14 ast, 2 stl
3. Kenneth Faried (DEN) 20 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl

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Orlando Magic (1-2) v Minnesota Timberwolves (1-2)
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

Final      1   2   3   4      T
ORL        26  24  25  16     91
MIN        19  19  33  25     96

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kevin Love (MIN) 30 pts, 13 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl
2. Nikola Vucevic (ORL) 22 pts, 8 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. Ricky Rubio (MIN) 11 pts, 3 reb, 11 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Toronto Raptors (1-3) v Dallas Mavericks (2-2)
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Final      1   2   3   4      T
TOR        25  25  26  28     104
DAL        30  20  21  26     97

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Rudy Gay (TOR) 29 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
2. Kyle Lowry (TOR) 21 pts, 6 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk
3. Chris Kaman (DAL) 29 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk

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Los Angeles Lakers (3-1) v Utah Jazz (2-2)
EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT

Final      1   2   3   4      T
LAL        38  24  27  33     122
UTAH       24  23  27  35     109

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 41 pts, 4 reb, 11 ast, 2 stl
2. Al Jefferson (UTAH) 29 pts, 9 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. Pau Gasol (LAL) 24 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Detroit Pistons (2-2) v Sacramento Kings (3-1)
Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DET        26  21  27  24     98
SAC        28  30  26  38     122

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Isaiah Thomas (SAC) 35 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast
2. Greg Monroe (DET) 22 pts, 6 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) 20 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 3 stl

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San Antonio Spurs (1-3) v Los Angeles Clippers (3-1)
STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
SA         27  30  23  21     101
LAC        26  27  28  19     100

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Jamal Crawford (LAC) 27 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl
2. Tim Duncan (SA) 20 pts, 14 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 3 blk
3. Eric Bledsoe (LAC) 20 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl

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Cleveland Cavaliers (1-3) v Golden State Warriors (2-2)
ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
CLE        31  26  24  23     104
GS         19  31  13  30     93

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Stephen Curry (GS) 24 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl
2. Alonzo Gee (CLE) 24 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast
3. Klay Thompson (GS) 21 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast

Daily leader

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[hedger_14]

Kobe Bryant just dominating. Unfortunate on the result though, was pretty even for the first 3 quarters but just fell off completely in the final quarter.

 

[Iridium]

November 8, 2012

Oklahoma City Thunder (3-1) v Chicago Bulls (3-1)
United Center, Chicago, IL

Final      1   2   3   4      T
OKC        30  27  25  16     98
CHI        18  27  22  29     96

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Carlos Boozer (CHI) 27 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk
2. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 29 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 3 stl
3. Kevin Durant (OKC) 20 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl

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Los Angeles Clippers (3-2) v Portland Trail Blazers (1-3)
Rose Garden, Portland, OR

Final      1   2   3   4      T
LAC        23  21  12  27     83
POR        32  28  28  25     113

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. J.J. Hickson (POR) 20 pts, 16 reb, 2 ast
2. Damian Lillard (POR) 19 pts, 6 reb, 9 ast, 1 stl
3. Nicolas Batum (POR) 20 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk

Daily leader

? 2013 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)​

 

[Varun]

fearsome tweak, Isaiah Thomas dropping 35 points on Sacramento.

 

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Houston Rockets (3-1) v Memphis Grizzlies (2-2)
November 9, 2012
FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Houston Rockets
PF - Thomas Robinson
SF - Chandler Parsons
C - Omer Asik
PG - Jeremy Lin
SG - James Harden

Memphis Grizzlies
PF - Zach Randolph
SF - Tayshaun Prince
C - Marc Gasol
PG - Mike Conley
SG - Tony Allen

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The Grizzlies defence was always going to be a tough obstacle to overcome for Houston. They came agonisingly close only to fall one point short.

Mike Conley was the Grizzlies main man, starting the game off with a 3-pointer. He finished the game with 15 assists and 7 steals, protecting the ball well and showing great court vision. Marc Gasol snapped up 15 rebounds to go with 15 points. His 6 straight points at the start of the third quarter was a decisive passage of play, giving Memphis real momentum. Zach Randolph was ever present on both ends of the court and back-up power forward Darrell Arthur had a 100% shooting performance, contributing 18 points in just 12 minutes of play.

Houston were always within striking distance of the Grizzlies but they couldn't finish the job. Jeremy Lin was the best performing Rocket along with James Harden. Thomas Robinson and Chandler Parsons rebounded well with Lin and Harden distributing the ball effectively. Of concern will the 67.9% free throw percentage. Nine free throws were missed and considering the final score, those free throws could have been the difference for Houston.

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[Iridium]

November 9, 2012

Milwaukee Bucks (3-0) v Washington Wizards (1-2)
Verizon Center, Washington, DC

Final      1   2   3   4      T
MIL        23  22  22  36     103
WSH        28  30  38  17     113

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. John Wall (WSH) 27 pts, 5 reb, 14 ast, 4 stl
2. Brandon Jennings (MIL) 36 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
3. Bradley Beal (WSH) 22 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl

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Brooklyn Nets (2-2) v Orlando Magic (1-3)
Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Final      1   2   3   4      T
BKN        35  27  26  15     103
ORL        25  22  20  16     83

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Deron Williams (BKN) 34 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast
2. Brook Lopez (BKN) 23 pts, 5 reb, 4 stl, 1 blk
3. Nikola Vucevic (ORL) 14 pts, 11 reb, 3 blk

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Philadelphia 76ers (4-0) v Boston Celtics (1-3)
TD Garden, Boston, MA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
PHI        29  28  32  14     103
BOS        19  13  23  22     77

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Jrue Holiday (PHI) 21 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
2. Evan Turner (PHI) 11 pts, 11 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl
3. Kevin Garnett (BOS) 8 pts, 15 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Dallas Mavericks (2-3) v New York Knicks (1-3)
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DAL        19  26  33  20     98
NY         35  26  28  26     115

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Carmelo Anthony (NY) 37 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl
2. O.J. Mayo (DAL) 18 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast
3. Shawn Marion (DAL) 14 pts, 12 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk

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Miami Heat (5-0) v Atlanta Hawks (1-2)
Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
MIA        19  24  22  34     99
ATL        25  27  29  21     102

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. LeBron James (MIA) 31 pts, 12 reb, 4 ast
2. Josh Smith (ATL) 24 pts, 12 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. Dwyane Wade (MIA) 25 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 1 blk

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Houston Rockets (3-1) v Memphis Grizzlies (2-2)
FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Final      1   2   3   4      T
HOU        22  27  19  30     98
MEM        26  25  27  21     99

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Mike Conley (MEM) 9 pts, 3 reb, 15 ast, 7 stl
2. Jeremy Lin (HOU) 21 pts, 2 reb, 8 ast, 2 stl
3. Marc Gasol (MEM) 15 pts, 15 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk

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Charlotte Bobcats (1-2) v New Orleans Hornets (1-3)
New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
CHA        30  35  20  32     117
NO         22  28  25  11     106

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kemba Walker (CHA) 29 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast, 2 stl
2. Eric Gordon (NO) 32 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl
3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (CHA) 19 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

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Detroit Pistons (2-3) v Oklahoma City Thunder (4-1)
Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DET        16  24  17  20     77
OKC        16  26  17  36     95

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kevin Durant (OKC) 38 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 4 blk
2. Russell Westbrook (OKC) 17 pts, 1 reb, 9 ast, 4 stl
3. Greg Monroe (DET) 18 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl

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Indiana Pacers (1-4) v Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2)
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

Final      1   2   3   4      T
IND        22  24  23  30     99
MIN        26  30  31  36     123

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kevin Love (MIN) 32 pts, 10 reb, 1 blk
2. Nikola Pekovic (MIN) 22 pts, 9 reb, 1 blk
3. Ricky Rubio (MIN) 10 pts, 1 reb, 12 ast, 6 stl

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Cleveland Cavaliers (2-3) v Phoenix Suns (2-3)
US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ

Final      1   2   3   4      T
CLE        34  24  22  25     105
PHX        20  30  33  30     113

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Luis Scola (PHX) 31 pts, 9 reb
2. Kyrie Irving (CLE) 31 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl
3. Goran Dragic (PHX) 18 pts, 6 reb, 11 ast, 3 stl

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San Antonio Spurs (2-3) v Sacramento Kings (4-1)
Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
SA         22  34  30  29     115
SAC        29  23  29  26     107

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) 29 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast
2. Tyreke Evans (SAC) 24 pts, 4 reb, 8 ast, 1 blk
3. Tony Parker (SA) 21 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast, 1 stl

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Utah Jazz (2-3) v Denver Nuggets (2-3)
Pepsi Center, Denver, CO

Final      1   2   3   4      T
UTAH       26  21  9   29     85
DEN        17  33  21  27     98

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Al Jefferson (UTAH) 23 pts, 9 reb
2. Ty Lawson (DEN) 22 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast
3. Anthony Randolph (DEN) 16 pts, 3 reb

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Golden State Warriors (2-3) v Los Angeles Lakers (4-1)
STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA

Final      1   2   3   4      T
GS         29  26  29  20     104
LAL        28  24  19  21     92

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 33 pts, 4 reb, 10 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk
2. Stephen Curry (GS) 22 pts, 11 reb, 9 ast, 1 stl
3. Andrew Bogut (GS) 12 pts, 11 reb, 2 stl, 6 blk

Daily leader

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[hedger_14]

So close to a comeback. Good final quarter but just couldn't get over the line.

 

[Iridium]

Detroit Pistons (2-4) v Houston Rockets (3-2)
November 10, 2012
Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Detroit Pistons
PF - Jason Maxiell
SF - Kyle Singler
C - Greg Monroe
PG - Jose Calderon
SG - Brandon Knight

Houston Rockets
PF - Thomas Robinson
SF - Chandler Parsons
C - Omer Asik
PG - Jeremy Lin
SG - James Harden

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After two straight losses, Houston made a few changes to their rotation. Royce White was dropped out and Donatas Motiejunas was brought in. Aaron Brooks and Carlos Delfino were both given more time off the bench.

Motiejunas made the most of his call up with a solid outing, scoring 12 points in just 8 minutes of play. Thomas Robinson and James Harden were the top scorers for the Rockets, both with 22 points. Chandler Parsons and Jeremy Lin both had 18 points, with Lin securing a double-double thanks to his 10 assists. Brooks is likely to find another increase in his role after a good shooting performance.

Houston were in total control until the third quarter, where they conceded 39 points to Detroit. By then the damage had already been done in the first half but a lapse like that will be of concern to the Houston coaching staff.

Detroit on the other hand slumped to their fifth loss of the season. Brandon Knight and Greg Monroe led the Pistons but were let down by their forwards Jason Maxiell and Kyle Singler who combined for a mere 11 points. The third quarter showed that they had fight in them but they'll need it to be more consistent and sustained if they are to have any chance of improving their dire start to the season.

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Detroit's poor run continues but a good, needed win for you.

 

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November 10, 2012

Philadelphia 76ers (5-0) v Toronto Raptors (2-3)
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON

Final      1   2   3   4      T
PHI        22  24  23  22     91
TOR        30  29  38  23     120

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Andrea Bargnani (TOR) 26 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 2 blk
2. DeMar DeRozan (TOR) 23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. Kyle Lowry (TOR) 15 pts, 2 reb, 12 ast, 1 stl

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Washington Wizards (2-2) v Indiana Pacers (1-5)
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Final      1   2   3   4      T
WSH        20  18  24  13     75
IND        20  36  22  25     103

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. David West (IND) 22 pts, 9 reb, 3 stl, 3 blk
2. Nen? Hilario (WSH) 22 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
3. Roy Hibbert (IND) 21 pts, 9 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk

-X-

Dallas Mavericks (2-4) v Charlotte Bobcats (2-2)
Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DAL        14  25  25  23     87
CHA        25  24  19  28     96

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Byron Mullens (CHA) 30 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk
2. Kemba Walker (CHA) 21 pts, 9 reb, 11 ast, 1 stl
3. Darren Collison (DAL) 21 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl

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Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2) v Chicago Bulls (3-2)
United Center, Chicago, IL

Final      1   2   3   4      T
MIN        15  16  17  18     66
CHI        16  22  23  23     84

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Carlos Boozer (CHI) 20 pts, 10 reb, 2 stl
2. Kevin Love (MIN) 17 pts, 15 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk
3. Joakim Noah (CHI) 2 pts, 21 reb, 2 ast, 3 blk

-X-

Detroit Pistons (2-4) v Houston Rockets (3-2)
Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Final      1   2   3   4      T
DET        21  20  39  22     102
HOU        34  32  27  29     122

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Brandon Knight (DET) 27 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast
2. Jeremy Lin (HOU) 18 pts, 5 reb, 10 ast, 2 stl
3. Thomas Robinson (HOU) 22 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast, 2 blk

-X-

Boston Celtics (1-4) v Milwaukee Bucks (3-1)
BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI

Final      1   2   3   4      T
BOS        18  28  17  26     89
MIL        22  21  27  25     95

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Ersan Ilyasova (MIL) 39 pts, 13 reb, 1 blk
2. Rajon Rondo (BOS) 13 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
3. Monta Ellis (MIL) 13 pts, 1 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk

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Phoenix Suns (2-3) v Utah Jazz (2-4)
EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT

Final      1   2   3   4      T
PHX        22  20  32  25     99
UTAH       33  19  22  32     106

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Al Jefferson (UTAH) 28 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk
2. Paul Millsap (UTAH) 25 pts, 11 reb, 1 stl
3. Goran Dragic (PHX) 17 pts, 5 reb, 11 ast, 2 stl

-X-

San Antonio Spurs (3-3) v Portland Trail Blazers (3-3)
Rose Garden, Portland, OR

Final      1   2   3   4      T
SA         21  18  28  28     95
POR        22  19  23  19     83

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Tony Parker (SA) 29 pts, 1 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl
2. Tiago Splitter (SA) 18 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 blk
3. Damian Lillard (POR) 17 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl

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Denver Nuggets (3-3) v Golden State Warriors (3-3)
ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA

Final/OT   1   2   3   4   OT     T
DEN        30  21  14  28  15     108
GS         29  25  21  18  6      99

[B]Top performers[/B]
1. Danilo Gallinari (DEN) 32 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 3 blk
2. Andrew Bogut (GS) 20 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk
3. Ty Lawson (DEN) 15 pts, 7 reb, 13 ast, 2 stl

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