RealGM Wiretap
Sunday is usually a light night for the NBA, but eight games were played on Nov. 9. The Jazz, Hawks, and Lakers put their undefeated records on the line while Allen Iverson interjected himself into one of the East?s top rivalries as the Pistons hosted the Celtics.
The Raptors (4-2) used a 26-12 edge in the fourth quarter to comeback and defeat the Bobcats (2-4) on Sunday afternoon. Chris Bosh had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and Jose Calderon added 13 points and 7 assists in the win. Toronto outrebounded Charlotte by eight and shot 49% from the field. Jason Richardson had 12 points and 5 rebounds while rookie D.J. Augustin scored a team-high 14 points and dished 4 assists.
Game FIC Scores
Chris Bosh, Toronto ? 23.6
Jamario Moon, Toronto ? 13.8
D.J. Augustin, Charlotte ? 10.0
Raymond Felton, Charlotte ? 9.4
The Knicks (4-2) handed the Jazz (5-1) their first loss of the season thanks to a great effort in the third quarter. Jamal Crawford scored 32 points, and Zach Randolph posted 25 points and 14 rebounds in the big win. Utah had 20 turnovers, and New York went 11-for-24 from behind the three-point line. Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 17 rebounds, and Andrei Kirilenko scored 18 points off the bench in the loss. The Knicks attempted eleven more free throws than the Jazz at Madison Square Garden.
Game FIC Scores
Carlos Boozer, Utah ? 24.8
Jamal Crawford, New York ? 18.1
Chris Duhon, New York ? 17.8
Ronnie Brewer, Utah ? 17.0
- L.A. Clippers 103, Dallas 92
The Clippers (1-6) earned their first victory of the season against the Mavericks (2-4) on Sunday. It was close throughout, but Los Angeles outscored Dallas by seven in the fourth points in the win. The Clippers held Dallas to just 41% shooting from the field while shooting 48% themselves at the Staples Center. Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 7 rebounds while Gerald Green exploded for 13 points and 12 boards of his own in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 17.4
Marcus Camby, Los Angeles ? 16.6
Baron Davis, Los Angeles
Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 13.5
The Celtics (6-1) used a 30-10 advantage in the second quarter to knock off the Pistons (4-2). Tony Allen had 25 points and 5 rebounds off the bench, and Ray Allen added 17 points and 8 boards in the win. Boston outrebounded Detroit by seven and held them to 34% shooting. Tayshaun Prince had 23 points and 8 rebounds, and Rasheed Wallace tallied 10 points and 11 boards in defeat. The Pistons outscored the Celtics by eight points in the fourth quarter, but the game had already been decided.
Game FIC Scores
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 18.1
Tony Allen, Boston ? 16.9
Ray Allen, Boston ? 13.6
Amir Johnson, Detroit ? 8.6
- Atlanta 89, Oklahoma City 85
The Hawks (5-0) came back in the fourth quarter to beat the Thunder (1-5) and keep their undefeated record intact. Joe Johnson had 25 points and Marvin Williams tallied 16 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Atlanta shot just 37% from the field but hit five more three-pointers than Oklahoma City and attempted thirteen more free throws. Kevin Durant scored 20 points in the loss while Joe Smith added 14 points and 9 rebounds off the bench for the Thunder.
Game FIC Scores
Al Horford, Atlanta ? 16.0
Earl Watson, Oklahoma City ? 10.3
Solomon Jones, Atlanta ? 10.3
Joe Smith, Oklahoma City ? 9.3
The Nuggets (3-3) came out of the half strong to beat the Grizzlies (3-4) on Sunday night at Pepsi Center. Carmelo Anthony had 24 points and 8 rebounds; Nene posted 18 points and 12 boards; and Chauncey Billups added 16 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds in the victory. Denver outrebounded Memphis by twelve and held them to just 38% shooting on the night. Rookie O.J. Mayo had 31 points and 8 rebounds, and Rudy Gay added 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Nene, Denver ? 19.1
Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 18.9
O.J. Mayo, Memphis ? 17.3
Darrell Arthur, Memphis ? 9.1
- Sacramento 115, Golden State 98
Kevin Martin scored 27 points to lead the Kings (3-4) over the Warriors (2-5) on Sunday night. Spencer Hawes posted 13 points and 11 rebounds, and John Salmons added 16 points in the win. Sacramento outrebounded Golden State by five and attempted six more free throws. Andris Biedrins tallied 16 points and 19 rebounds, and rookie Anthony Randolph contributed 11 points and 7 boards off the bench in the loss. The Warriors led 33-32 with less than a minute left in the first quarter but wouldn?t hold a lead in the remaining three periods.
Game FIC Scores
Kevin Martin, Sacramento ? 15.8
Andris Biedrins, Golden State ? 19.1
Spencer Hawes, Sacramento ? 12.0
Anthony Randolph, Golden State ? 3.8
The Lakers (5-0) used strong runs in both the second and fourth quarters to beat the Rockets (4-3) and remain unblemished. Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, and Pau Gasol added 20 points and 15 rebounds while Jordan Farmar tallied 16 points and 6 assists off the bench. Los Angeles shot 53% and outrebounded Houston by fourteen in the victory. Aaron Brooks had 20 points off the bench, and Yao Ming posted 12 points and 8 rebounds as the Rockets shot just 37% from the field.
Game FIC Scores
Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers ? 23.5
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers ? 13.0
Luis Scola, Houston ? 11.0
Aaron Brooks, Houston ? 7.6
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