Daily NBA Fix 12-22-13: Thunder Top The West

Houston Rockets 114, DETROIT PISTONS 97

Dec 21, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Houston Rockets power forward

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(25) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Rockets beat the Pistons 114-97. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Dwight Howard, Circa 2007 – Howard put up a vintage performance against the Pistons, scoring 35 points with 19 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. He shot 13-for-18 from the field and 9-for-14 from the free-throw line. The Pistons made just 1-for-12 from the 3-point line, with Josh Smith leading the team with 19 points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

CHICAGO BULLS 100, Cleveland Cavaliers 84

Start to Finish – The Bulls scored the opening basket and never looked back, cruising to an easy home win. Six different players (and all starters) scored in double figures, with Carlos Boozer leading with 19. Joakim Noah added 11 points and 18 rebounds, with D.J. Augustin adding 18 points and 10 assists. The Cavs were lead by Andrew Bynum’s 19 points.