Recap Roundups
December 17, 2021
Miami 115, Orlando 105
Max Strus scored 23 of his career-high 32 points in the first half, Gabe Vincent totaled a career-best 27 points and the Miami Heat took advantage of a decimated Orlando roster, defeating the host Magic 115-105 on Friday for their fourth straight win in the Sunshine State rivalry.
Denver 133, Atlanta 115
Rookie Bones Hyland came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points and spark the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 133-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
Golden State 111, Boston 107
Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 and the Golden State Warriors survived after blowing a 20-point lead in a 111-107 win over the shorthanded Boston Celtics on Friday night in Boston.
New Orleans 116, Milwaukee 112
Devonte' Graham scored 26 points to lead six New Orleans scorers in double figures as the host Pelicans defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 116-112 in overtime Friday night.
San Antonio 128, Utah 126
Lonnie Walker IV made a sensational basket in the waning moments as the San Antonio Spurs stormed back to upset the Utah Jazz 128-126 Friday night in Salt Lake City.
Minnesota 110, L.A. Lakers 92
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 110-92 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in Minneapolis.
Portland 125, Charlotte 116
Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points and added eight assists and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 125-116 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Memphis 124, Sacramento 105
Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Dillon Brooks added 23 and Jaren Jackson Jr. pitched in 21 on Friday night as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies used a balanced attack to overpower the Sacramento Kings 124-105 for their fifth straight win.