Daily NBA Fix 12-16-13: Lillard Beats Buzzer, Suns Shining

Minnesota Timberwolves 101, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 93

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward

(42) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies power forward

(50) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

One Kevin Good, One Kevin Bad – Kevin Love scored 30 points with nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks as the Wolves (12-12) won for the first time in a millennium (feels like it) in Memphis. Kevin Martin put up a goose egg (spoiler?), with Corey Brewer adding 12 rebounds and three steals. The Grizzlies (10-13) got 28 from Mike Conley and 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists from Zach Randolph.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 101, Orlando Magic 98

The Usual Suspects – They did it again. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 48 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and three blocks in a close home win over Orlando. The Thunder (19-4) shot just 5-for-19 from the 3-point line and got 16 points from Jeremy Lamb off the bench. The Magic (7-17) got 25 from Arron Afflalo and 16 rebounds from Nikola Vucevic.