Daily NBA Fix 2-23-14: Mr. Double-Double Goes Triple
By Phil Watson
Circling The Drain
30. Milwaukee Bucks (10-45)
29. Philadelphia 76ers (15-41)
28. Orlando Magic (17-40)
27. Boston Celtics (19-38)
26. Utah, L.A. Lakers, Sacramento tied at 19-36
Random Tidbits, Notes And Statistical Anomalies
Kevin Love is averaging 34.6 points and 14.9 rebounds per game in seven games this month … The Grizzlies are now 6-5 this season on the second night of a back-to-back … Greg Stiemsma started at center for the Pelicans, but did not score and had as many rebounds (one) as technical fouls … The Mavericks are now 17-8 against Eastern Conference foes this season … Minnesota had three players with at least seven assists—Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio and J.J. Barea—for the first time since March 4, 2007 … Rudy Gay has scored 20 or more points 18 times in 31 games since being traded to Sacramento on Dec. 9.