Daily NBA Fix 1-16-14: We’ve Got Fireworks
Game Capsules
Chicago Bulls 128, ORLANDO MAGIC 125 (3OT)
Everybody In – The Bulls had eight different players take more than 10 shots, with Joakim Noah leading the way with 26 points, 19 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Jimmy Butler played a ridiculous 60:20, with Taj Gibson and D.J. Augustin both playing more than 40 minutes off the bench. The Magic got 35 points, eight assists and three steals from Victor Oladipo.
PHILADELPHIA 76ers 95, Charlotte Bobcats 92
The Kids Are OK – Evan Turner scored 23, Michael Carter-Williams scored 20 with eight rebounds and seven assists and Spencer Hawes added 17 with 14 rebounds and seven assists as the 76ers got a 3-pointer from Thaddeus Young late to win. The Bobcats got 26 points, eight assists and two steals from Kemba Walker in the loss.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 114, Miami Heat 97
Off to a Running Start – The Wizards scored 43 points in the first quarter en route to a laugher over the Heat. John Wall scored 25 with nine assists, while Bradley Beal added 19. The Wizards rolled up 28 fast break points, to just 13 for Miami. The Heat got 26 from Chris Bosh and 25 from LeBron James, with eight rebounds and seven assists. Greg Oden returned, playing 8:24 with six points and two rebounds.