Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020. 07:54
(Update : Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020. 21:47)
Brandon Ingram had 24 points in addition to providing 11 assists and 9 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-99 on Wednesday night in Tampa.
It was the “local opener” for the Raptors, who will play their home games at Amalie Arena, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, for at least half of the regular season, due to health restrictions at the border. Canadian-American.
In the loss, Pascal Siakam provided 20 points, six assists and six rebounds, while Kyle Lowry finished the game with 18 points in addition to setting the table for 10 baskets.
The Torontonians had yet given themselves a priority of seven points at halftime, before experiencing a disastrous third quarter in which they allowed the Pelicans to score 38 points, against just 22 for the Raptors.
Nick Nurse’s squad will try to recover by visiting the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
Elsewhere in the NBA :
Bucks 121, Celtics 122
MIL: Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with 35 points and 13 rebounds
BOS: Jaylen Brown led his team with 33 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
Heat 107, Magic 113
MIA: Jimmy Butler totaled 19 points, 7 assists and 7 interceptions
ENT: Nikola Vucevic got 15 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
Hornets 114, Cavaliers 121
CHA: Terry Rozier had 42 points, 2 assists and 2 interceptions
CLE: Larry Nance Jr. had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists
Wizards 107, 76ers 113
WAS: Russell Westbrook scored a hat-trick in his 1st game with the Wizards – 21 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists
PHI: Joel Embiid had 29 points and 14 rebounds
Knicks 107, Pacers 121
NYK: Canadian RJ Barrett had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists
PHI: Domantas Sabonis provided 32 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists
Hawks 124, Bulls 104
ATL: Trae Young topped the night with 37 points
CHI: Zach LaVine led his team with 22 points
Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119
SAS: DeMar DeRozan almost scored a brace with 28 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds
MEM: Ja Morant shone with 44 points
Pistons 101, Timberwolves 111
DET: Josh Jackson had a 19-point night
MIN: Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points and 11 rebounds
Kings c. Nuggets
SAC :
THE :
Jazz c. Blazers
UTA:
BY :
Mavericks c. Suns
FROM :
PHO :
Thunder c. Rockets: postponed due to cases of COVID-19 at the Rockets
