Daily NBA Fix 1-26-14: Ross The Boss In A Loss
By Phil Watson
Circling The Drain
30. Milwaukee Bucks (8-35)
29. Orlando Magic (12-32)
28. Philadelphia 76ers (14-30)
27. Boston Celtics (15-30)
26. Utah Jazz (15-29)
Random Tidbits, Notes And Other Doohickeys
Terrence Ross became the fourth player in the last five seasons to score 50 or more points in a loss … Jamal Crawford’s 26 points off the bench in the first half for the Clippers was the most scored in a half by any player who did not start the game … Kevin Durant averaged 0.58 point per offensive touch against Philadelphia, better than his average of 0.47 point per touch, according to NBA.com player tracking … Saturday night marked just the sixth time this season the Rockets failed to crack the 90-point mark … The back-to-back, home-and-home was just the second for the Grizzlies since they moved to Memphis. The only other time they played the same opponent home and away on consecutive nights was in 2006 against Dallas … Saturday marked the first time this season the Pacers have surrendered 100 or more points in three straight games. Indiana has only allowed 100 or more points nine times all season … Utah’s bench outscored Washington’s 52-18.