Daily NBA Fix 12-10-13: New-Look Kings Impress
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 115, Golden State Warriors 111
Dec 9, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) drives the ball inside against Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats defeated the Warriors 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Splash Step-Brothers – Kemba Walker and Gerald Henderson didn’t outscore Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, but their combined 55 points, eight rebounds and six assists were enough to lead the Bobcats to a win. Josh McRoberts added 11 with 10 rebounds and six assists. Curry did his part, with 43 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, but he shot just 14-of-32 from the field and just 5-of-16 from the 3-point line.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 94, Orlando Magic 85
Bench Impresses – Jon Leuer scored 16 points with 12 rebounds off the bench, with Nick Calathes adding eight assists in just 19:55. Zach Randolph scored 19 with 12 rebounds and Kosta Koufos added 11 rebounds for a Grizzlies team that outrebounded the Magic 52-35. Every Magic starter scored in double digits, with Andrew Nicholson leading the way with 19 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.