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Daily NBA Fix 1-19-14: Paul George, Indiana Pacers Cool Off Red-Hot Los Angeles Clippers

By Phil Watson

Jan 18, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts to making a three pointer at the buzzer of the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts to making a three pointer at the buzzer of the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Golden State Warriors 97, NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 87
Stephen Curry scored 28 points and the Warriors got a needed win while extending the Pelicans’ losing streak to eight straight games. David Lee added 22 points and Andrew Bogut was an imposing presence with 10 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots. Anthony Davis went for 31 points—his seventh straight game with at least 20 points—and 17 rebounds and Tyreke Evans scored 14 in his return from an ankle sprain. After giving up 250 points in their last two games, the Warriors held the Pelicans to 33 points in the second half on 13-of-39 shooting.

Portland Trail Blazers 127, DALLAS MAVERICKS 111
Portland won 33 games all of last season; they’re at 31 victories in 40 games this year. That would be better.  LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 12 rebounds as the Blazers pulled even with San Antonio for the top spot in the Western Conference by opening a 71-52 halftime lead. Portland led 111-73 with 9:43 to go before Dallas’ bench made it a bit more respectable. Nicolas Batum scored 15 of his 21 points in the first period. Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs with 18 points.