Daily NBA Fix 12-24-13: The Elite Rise

Game Capsules

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 111, Milwaukee Bucks 110 (OT)

Dec 23, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (15) prepares to drive past the defense of Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) (right) and forward Khris Middleton (22) (left) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win in overtime 111-110. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

More Kemba, Please – It’s such a joy to watch Kemba Walker play. He ended one rebound shy of a triple-double, with 25 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, with Al Jefferson leading the Bobcats with 26 points on 12-for-23 shooting. The Bucks got 26 points, eight rebounds and 14 assists from Brandon Knight in the loss.

Detroit Pistons 115, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 92

Smith’s Alive – For the first time since 2001 (unofficially), Josh Smith made 40 percent of his 3-point attempts (2-for-5). He did lead the team with 25 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, with Brandon Jennings pouring in 21 points with 13 assists and two steals as the Pistons rolled. The Cavs were led by the 21 points and seven assists from Kyrie Irving.

New York Knicks 103, ORLANDO MAGIC 98

Revolving Door – Tyson Chandler is officially back, with 10 points, 12 rebounds and two steals, but Carmelo Anthony had to leave with a sprained ankle, after scoring 19 points. The Knicks are very fortunate that the East is so weak, because they have plenty of time to right the ship. The Magic got 26 points, five rebounds and five assists from Arron Afflalo.