Daily NBA Fix 1-26-14: Ross The Boss In A Loss
By Phil Watson
Los Angeles Clippers 126, TORONTO RAPTORS 118
Terrence Ross got the numbers, scoring 51 points to tie a Toronto franchise record set by Vince Carter on Feb. 27, 2000, but Jamal Crawford went off for a season-high 37 points—26 in the first half—and had a season-best 11 assists as well as the Clippers got the win. Ross was 16-for-29, including 10-of-17 from 3-point land, and was 9-for-10 from the foul line. Blake Griffin had 30 points, J.J. Redick added 18, DeAndre Jordan had 11 boards and Darren Collison picked four steals as the Clips won for the 10th time in their last 13 games. Jonas Valanciunas logged 17 points and 12 rebounds and Kyle Lowry dished 12 assists for the Raptors.
Chicago Bulls 89, CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 87
D.J. Augustin scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Bulls to a win at Charlotte and pushing their record back above the .500 mark. Augustin, who played in Charlotte for four seasons, was 6-for-12 from distance, including three in the fourth period. Joakim Noah recorded his 16th straight double-digit rebounding game, grabbing 10 boards. Al Jefferson had 32 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Bobcats, while Jannero Pargo scored 15 points in 15 minutes and Ramon Sessions handed out 11 assists.