Recap Roundups
December 29, 2021
New York 94, Detroit 85
Alec Burks poured in a season-high 34 points off the bench Wednesday as the visiting New York Knicks rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the depleted Detroit Pistons 94-85.
Charlotte 116, Indiana 108
Terry Rozier poured in 35 points, including a hot stretch late in the game, as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Indiana Pacers 116-108 on Wednesday night at Indianapolis.
L.A. Clippers 91, Boston 82
Marcus Morris Sr. finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds against his former team to lead the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers past the host Boston Celtics in a 91-82 victory on Wednesday night.
Chicago 131, Atlanta 117
Zach LaVine scored 25 points and Nikola Vucevic and Coby White registered double-doubles as the host Chicago Bulls stretched their winning streak to five games with a 131-117 victory against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Memphis 104, L.A. Lakers 99
Ja Morant made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 41 points as the Memphis Grizzlies rallied for their third straight win, beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 104-99 on Wednesday.
Phoenix 115, Oklahoma City 97
Devin Booker matched his season high of 38 points while reaching a milestone and also had seven rebounds and five assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 115-97 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.
Utah 120, Portland 105
Rudy Gobert scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Rudy Gay netted 21 points to lead the visiting Utah Jazz to a 120-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Sacramento 95, Dallas 94
Chimezie Metu connected on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer on an inbounds play that began with 3.8 seconds remaining Wednesday night, giving the Sacramento Kings a 95-94 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks.