Ballin': Ty Lawson Makes Clutch 3-Pointer For Nuggets; Chris Paul Misses Clutch Free Throw for Clippers
By Jason McIntyre
Denver 119, Sacramento 116, OT: The Nuggets, after a sluggish start to February, have won four in a row. Three free throws from Aron Afflalo (32 points) sent the game to overtime, and then Ty Lawson (16 points, 13 assists) won it for the Kings.
Milwaukee 97, Philadelphia 93: The 76ers have to do a deal before the deadline, right? Losers of 10 of 14, they’ve slipped to 22-17 after letting Brandon Jennings drop 33 on them.
Golden State 120, Washington 100: I was all set to rip the Wizards – it’s fun! – but the Warriors made 15-of-23 three-pointers. That’s something they do every … five games? Stephen Curry: 12 points in nine minutes coming off the foot injury.
Orlando 92, Toronto 88: Dwight Howard tallied 36 points and 13 rebounds, but it would have hit 40 if not for horrendous free throw shooting (4-of-14). J Rich and Hedo combined to shoot 2-16.
Minnesota 95, LA Clippers 94: The Wolves have beaten the Paper Clips three times this season. This one nearly went to overtime, but Chris Paul missed a free throw with :02.7 left. Los Angeles is an ordinary 7-7 since Chauncey Billups went down. Kevin Love: 39 points and 17 rebounds. He’s got to be 1st team All-NBA. Blake Griffin did this:
Chicago 92, Indiana 72: Fragile Rip Hamilton got hurt (shoulder) two minutes into the game, but they didn’t need him. The Bulls have won seven straight and might be playing the best basketball in the East right now. They’ve got about three months to try to figure out a strategy for the Heat.