Daily NBA Fix 12-24-13: The Elite Rise

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 104, Utah Jazz 94

Dec 23, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Alec Burks (10) guards Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Attack – Not the Saved By The Bell band, guys. Zach Randolph scored 22 points with 10 rebounds and seven assists, while the bench had three separate guys scored in double figures, led by Jerryd Bayless and his 17 points. The Jazz got 16 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four blocks from Gordon Hayward.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS 112, Toronto Raptors 99

Not Against Us – The Raptors beat the Thunder, the Thunder beat the Spurs, so it makes no sense at all that the Spurs beat the Raptors. With that said, Tony Parker looks healthy again, scoring 26 points with eight assists, with Manu Ginobili adding 18 off the bench. The Raptors got 23 from Kyle Lowry and Terrence Ross.

Golden State Warriors 89, DENVER NUGGETS 81

Get Defensive – Can’t expect the Warriors to win many games in the 80’s, but they pulled out a tough victory Monday night on the strength of their defense. David Lee scored 28 points with 10 rebounds, with Stephen Curry adding 14 points and seven assists. The Nuggets were led by Ty Lawson and his 16 points.