Clippers streak runs into Wall
WASHINGTON—Washington’s John Wall outplayed Los Angeles’ Chris Paul in their first meeting of the season, helping the hosts win 104-96 on Friday, keeping the Wizards in a share of the Southeast Division lead while ending the Clippers’ nine-game winning streak.
The Wizards remained level with Atlanta, which beat Orlando to push its own winning streak to nine games, while other key results saw Chicago notch an overdue win at Portland and New Orleans win an entertaining contest against Cleveland.
Washington’s Wall controlled the game with 10 points and 11 assists while Paul struggled with a season-high six turnovers. Paul made some late baskets to finish with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Bradley Beal scored a season-high 29 points for the Wizards.
Chicago’s Derrick Rose scored a season-high 31 points to lead the Bulls to a 115-106 win at Portland.
The Bulls had lost their previous seven games against the Trail Blazers.
Rose, who tore the meniscus in his right knee against the Blazers last season, scored over 30 for the first time in three seasons. He shot 14 of 24.
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 of his 35 points in the first quarter, his 10 field goals in the period matching a Portland record set by Darius Miles in 2005.
Damian Lillard also had 35 for the Trail Blazers.
Atlanta beat Orlando 87-81, with its nine-game streak being the longest run by the Hawks since winning 11 on the trot in the 1997-98 season.
New Orleans overcame the loss of Anthony Davis to record a 119-114 victory over Cleveland.
Davis left in the first quarter after taking an elbow to chest while jostling for position during a free throw.
Memphis’ Mike Conley scored six of his 19 points in the second overtime, guiding the Grizzlies to a 113-107 win against Charlotte.
Zach Randolph had 20 points for the Grizzlies, who got a tying three-pointer from Vince Carter with 4.5 seconds left in the first overtime to force another period.
Toronto beat Indiana 106-94, inflicting a seventh straight loss on the Pacers.
Jonas Valanciunas had 10 points and 14 rebounds while Lou Williams scored 26 for the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors.
Solomon Hill scored 16 for the Pacers, whose seven-game skid is their longest for five years.
Los Angeles’ Nick Young scored 29 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, giving the Lakers a 112-110 win at San Antonio.
Brooklyn broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and beat hapless Philadelphia, 88-70, with Mason Plumlee scoring a season-high 18 points and having 10 rebounds.
Miami’s Dwyane Wade scored a season-high 29 points, including three free throws in the final nine seconds, to led the Heat to a 100-95 victory over Utah.
Detroit ended a 13-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 105-103, with Andre Drummond having 23 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons.
Oklahoma City won its fifth-straight game, taking a 111-92 win at Minnesota.
New York ended a run of ten straight losses with a 101-95 win at Boston. AP
