Toronto Raptors 109, DALLAS MAVERICKS 108 (OT)
Dec 20, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Toronto Raptors power forward
Amir Johnson(bottom) celebrates with point guard
Kyle Lowry(7) and shooting guard
DeMar DeRozan(10) after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in overtime at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Rare Road Win – The Raptors picked up a nice win against a Western Conference foe for a change, getting 20 points, five rebounds and six assists from Kyle Lowry. DeMar DeRozan added 15 with seven rebounds and nine assists, with Jonas Valanciunas scoring 18 with 13 rebounds. The Mavericks got 21 points, 11 assists and four steals from Monta Ellis.
Phoenix Suns 103, DENVER NUGGETS 99
Keef Komeback – Markeiff Morris scored 25 points with six rebounds, three steals and three blocks to lead the Suns back from a 21-point deficit. Gerald Green added 19 points and eight rebounds as the Suns outscored the Nuggets by 18 in the second half. The Nuggets were led by Wilson Chandler, who scored 15 points with seven rebounds.