LOS ANGELES (AP) ― The grueling NBA schedule is really starting to wear on the Los Angeles Clippers, who needed a late rally and a gritty overtime effort in their sixth home game in eight days just to hold off the Detroit Pistons.
Although Chris Paul is just as tired as his teammates, he’s keeping the Clippers competitive while they’re on the grind.
Paul scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and added a season-high 15 assists, carrying Los Angeles to an 87-83 victory over Detroit on Sunday.
Blake Griffin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and he tipped in Paul’s missed layup with 19 seconds left in regulation before Paul swiped the ball from Tayshaun Prince to send it to overtime.
Heat 91, Magic 81 MIAMI (AP) ― Dwyane Wade scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Bosh added 23 points and the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 91-81 on Sunday night to extend their home winning streak to 13 games.
LeBron James finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and five steals for the Heat. His pass with 3:46 left made it past two Magic defenders and set up Bosh for perhaps the clincher, a three-point play that stretched Miami’s lead to 84-73.
Atlanta 103, Cleveland 87
Sacramento 115, Minnesota 99
Memphis 97, Washington 92
Phoenix 99, Houston 86
Utah 103, LA Lakers 99
Okla. City 111, Portland 95
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