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Daily NBA Fix 2-2-14: Wizards Cast Spell, Make Thunder Streak Disappear

By Phil Watson

Feb 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Kevin Garnett (2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Brooklyn 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Kevin Garnett (2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Brooklyn 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

INDIANA PACERS 97, Brooklyn Nets 96
 The Pacers erased an early deficit and held off the Nets for a season sweep of Brooklyn. Indiana was able to win despite a season-high 24 turnovers that the Nets capitalized upon to the tune of 36 points. And Lance Stephenson took the occasion to bark at the Brooklyn bench over Joe Johnson’s All-Star selection, perhaps making a point that maybe Eastern Conference coaches questioned his maturity. Paul George and Roy Hibbert scored 20 points apiece for the Pacers, with Hibbert also providing three blocks, and Davis West tossed in 17 points. Shaun Livingston had 24 points for the Nets, Johnson added 16, Paul Pierce scored 15 to go with six steals and Kevin Garnett finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS 96, Oklahoma City Thunder 81
John Wall changed shoes at halftime, proving once again that it’s gotta be the shoes. Wall scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and the Wizards stopped the Thunder’s 10-game winning streak. Trevor Ariza had 18 points to lead the Wizards, Nene scored 17 points, Wall had 15 assists and six steals to go with his 17 points and Marcin Gortat logged 14 points and 14 rebounds. Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 26 points and seven assists, while Serge Ibaka had 14 points and four blocked shots.