Daily NBA Fix 12-17-13: Heat Roll, Pacers Stumble
Orlando Magic 83, CHICAGO BULLS 82
Dec 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard
Arron Afflalo(4) is defended by Chicago Bulls small forward
Luol Deng(9) during the second half at the United Center. The Magic beat the Bulls 83-82. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports
Arron’s Alright – He may not make the All-Star team, but Arron Afflalo has been quite impressive for the Magic (8-17). He scored 23 with eight rebounds and four assists on Monday and is averaging 21.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists on the year. His shooting line of .468/.415/.873 is also excellent. The Bulls (9-14) got 26 from Luol Deng in the loss.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 115, San Antonio Spurs 92
Clips Run Away – Blake Griffin scored 27 points with nine rebounds as the Clippers outscored the Spurs 37-22 in the fourth quarter to seal the game. Chris Paul added 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals for the Clippers, who finally got some quality shooting from Jared Dudley (4-for-6 3P) and Willie Green (3-for-4 3P). The Spurs got 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists from the ageless Tim Duncan.