Daily NBA Fix 12-18-13: Damian Lillard Does It Again
Los Angeles Lakers 96, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 92
Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard
Tony Allen(9) guards Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard
Kobe Bryant(24) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Underwhelming Win – If there’s such thing as a “bad” win or at the very least “underwhelming”, this was it. The Lakers squeaked by the Grizzlies, who were without Mike Conley or Marc Gasol. The Lakers got 21 points, nine rebounds and three blocks from Pau Gasol, with Kobe Bryant also adding 18 points. The Grizzlies were lead by Zach Randolph with 18 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Oklahoma City Thunder 105. DENVER NUGGETS 93
Second Chances – If at first you miss, get the rebound and try again. The Thunder outrebounded the Nuggets 53-43 and held a 17-5 lead in second chance points in their road win on Tuesday night. Kevin Durant led the way with 30 points, with Russell Westbrook adding 21 with 13 rebounds and eight assists. The Nuggets got 20 points and 14 rebounds from J.J. Hickson, with Ty Lawson adding 17 points, 13 assists and four steals.