What Happened in the NBA Last Night?
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If you’re a fan of the NBA, then you’re probably always wondering, “What happened in the NBA last night?” Well, we’ve got you covered. Our blog will keep you up-to-date on all the latest NBA news and happenings.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Toronto Raptors last night, and it was a close game throughout. The Cavs were up by as many as eight points in the first half, but the Raptors fought back and took a slim lead into halftime.
The second half was back-and-forth, with neither team able to pull away. The Cavs had a chance to win it in the final seconds, but LeBron James’s shot was off the mark. The game went to overtime, and the Raptors ended up winning by a final score of 116-112.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-109 last night in a close game. The Sixers started off strong, but the Celtics came back in the second half to take the lead. This is the third time these two teams have played each other this season, and the Celtics have won all three games.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In a battle of Western Conference contenders, the Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107. The win moved the Rockets into a tie for fourth place in the conference with the Thunder, half a game behind the third-place Denver Nuggets.
James Harden led the way for Houston, scoring 37 points and dishing out nine assists. Russell Westbrook had a triple-double for Oklahoma City, putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than eight points. The Rockets took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Thunder 28-22 in the period.
With the win, Houston improved to 35-20 on the season. Oklahoma City fell to 34-20 with the loss.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the San Antonio Spurs last night, resulting in a victory for the Spurs with a final score of 122-114. The Spurs started the game strong, with LaMarcus Aldridge scoring 18 points in the first quarter alone. The Timberwolves were able to keep up in the second quarter, thanks to some three-point shooting by Karl-Anthony Towns, but they ultimately couldn’t keep pace with the Spurs and fell behind by 10 points at halftime.
In the second half, the Spurs continued to extend their lead, thanks in large part to Aldridge, who finished the game with 36 points and 12 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard also had a strong game for the Spurs, scoring 30 points. For the Timberwolves, Towns had a monster game, finishing with 47 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as they ultimately fell to the Spurs by eight points.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings
In a battle of two of the Western Conference’s best teams, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings 109-104. The Clippers were led by Kawhi Leonard, who had 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while the Kings were led by Buddy Hield, who had 24 points.
