Daily NBA Fix 12-31-13: Hot, Hot Suns

Game Capsules

Washington Wizards 106, DETROIT PISTONS 99

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards point guard

(2) shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Motown Collapsing – Not talking about the bankruptcy here, but the basketball team. Detroit was outscored 28-12 in the fourth quarter to drop yet another contest. John Wall made 14-of-15 free-throws to lead the Wizards with 29 points and seven assists. Trevor Ariza added 15 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and six steals. The Pistons got 22 points and 10 rebounds from Greg Monroe and 15 points, 14 assists and three steals from Brandon Jennings.

Chicago Bulls 95, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 91

Battle Of The Wounded – Jimmy Butler continues to take advantage of his extended playing time, this time scoring 26 points on 12-of-14 from the free-throw line. Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 10 rebounds, as the Bulls outscored the Grizzlies by 12 from the charity stripe. The Grizzlies got 26 points, six rebounds, nine assists and six steals from Mike Conley in the loss.

Dallas Mavericks 100, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 98

Turn Back The Clock – Shawn Marion put up his highest point total since 2009, scoring 32 points with six rebounds to help the Mavericks hold off a furious rally by the Wolves. Dirk Nowitzki added 16 points, with Monta Ellis making up for his 3-for-14 shooting performance with 10 assists and two steals. The Wolves got 36 points, 11 rebounds and four assists from Kevin Love.