Daily NBA Fix 2-22-14: MarShon, Bazemore Impress In Laker Debuts
By Phil Watson
ORLANDO MAGIC 129, New York Knicks 121 (2OT)
Victor Oladipo nearly had a triple-double and the Magic came back from 14 points down to stop the Knicks in two overtimes. Arron Afflalo had 32 points, while Oladipo went for 30- points, a career-high 14 assists and nine rebounds. Tobias Harris had 22 points and Nukola Vucevic added 14 points and 15 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony had 44 points and 11 boards for the Knicks, while Raymond Felton and Tim Hardaway Jr. each scored 15 points. Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 11 rebounds for New York.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 90, New Orleans Pelicans 87
Al Jefferson scored 33 points and Kemba Walker hit four straight free throws in the closing seconds as Charlotte won its third in a row since the All-Star break. Jefferson also had 10 rebounds. Brian Roberts scored 20 points for New Orleans, while Anthony Davis had 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots. The Bobcats set the tone early, holding the Pelicans to 32 first-half points.