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Daily NBA Fix 4-5-14: Bittersweet Night For Minnesota Timberwolves

By Phil Watson

Apr 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (left) celebrates with forward Chase Budinger (right) after Love made a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves won in 2 overtimes 122-121. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (left) celebrates with forward Chase Budinger (right) after Love made a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves won in 2 overtimes 122-121. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Darrell Arthur (00) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis won 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Darrell Arthur (00) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis won 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 100, Denver Nuggets 92
The Grizzlies did their part to stay in the playoff hunt by beating the Nuggets, coming back from a 47-43 halftime deficit to take control in the third period. Memphis forced 13 Denver turnovers in the second half, which was key to them putting the Nuggets away. Marc Gasol scored 24 points before fouling out for the Grizzlies. Mike Conley added 21 and Zach Randolph finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds and three blocked shots. Randy Foye had 21 points for the Nuggets, Kenneth Faried went for 17 points and 12 rebounds and Ty Lawson scored 16 off the bench.

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 91, Orlando Magic 80
The Bobcats climbed back to the .500 mark by holding off a fourth-quarter run by Orlando after opening up a 53-36 halftime lead. Kemba Walker recorded his second career triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Al Jefferson led the Bobcats with 29 points and 16 rebounds. Victor Oladipo scored 21 points for the Magic, Tobias Harris added 15 and Kyle O’Quinn went for 10 points, five blocked shots and three steals.