Daily NBA Fix 12-12-13: Hot Curry, Comebacks Galore
Orlando Magic 92, CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 83
Dec 11, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Orlando Magic power forward
Glen Davis(11) goes up for a shot over Charlotte Bobcats center
Al Jefferson(25) during the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
The East Is Possessed – Just when it seems like the Eastern Conference is going to normalize, things like this happen. Seven Magic players scored in double digits, with Glen Davis leading the way with 16 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Jameer Nelson added in 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Bobcats got 10 points, three steals and four blocks from Kemba Walker, but he shot just 4-for-18 from the field.
Oklahoma City Thunder 116, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 100
Strange Stats – Serge Ibaka took the most field goals (14), but scored the fifth-most points (12) because he didn’t get to the free-throw line. Russell Westbrook led the team with 27 points, six rebounds, nine assists and two steals, while shooting a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line. Kevin Durant added 18 points, six rebounds and two steals. The Grizzlies got 20 points and nine assists from Mike Conley.