Daily NBA Fix 12-7-13: Rockets Rolling, Knicks Crushing, Kobe Lurking
ATLANTA HAWKS 108, Cleveland Cavaliers 89
Dec 6, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) attempts a three over Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Alonzo Gee (33) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Third Best in West – Kyle Korver set an NBA record with his 90th consecutive game with a 3-pointer. The Hawks started fast, leading by 17 after the first quarter and never looked back. Al Horford scored 22 with nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Paul Millsap added 16 points and 14 rebounds in 26 minutes. The Cavs got 30 from Dion Waiters off the bench and ZERO from Kyrie Irving in his 20 minutes of play. Woof.
BOSTON CELTICS 106, Denver Nuggets 98
Former Mr. Kardashian – Kris Humphries had his best game in about five years, scoring 18 points with seven rebounds off the bench, finishing with a +26 for the game. Jordan Crawford scored 22 points with eight assists, as the Celtics raced out to a 39-15 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Nuggets got 20 from Ty Lawson and 17 from J.J. Hickson.