National Basketball Association Game Capsules
Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – Gerald Henderson netted 20 of his 31 points in the second half, Kemba Walker added 29 and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Toronto Raptors 103-95 on Thursday night. Marvin Williams posted 13 points and nine rebounds, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist provided 10 points and 12 boards for the Hornets, who have won four straight games. Kyle Lowry recorded 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead Toronto, which has dropped four straight on the heels of an 8-1 stretch.
Final Score: Houston 120, New York 96
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Another home game at Madison Square Garden, another embarrassing loss for the Knicks. James Harden totaled 25 points and nine assists and the Houston Rockets routed New York, 120-96, on Thursday. All five starters reached double figures for Houston, which has dominated the Knicks in recent years. The Rockets have won 11 straight against New York and are 19-1 in the last 20 meetings. Dwight Howard posted his fourth straight double-double with 13 points and 10 boards. Trevor Ariza scored 18 points, Donatas Motiejunas had 17 with seven rebounds and four steals and Patrick Beverley added 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from behind the arc. Travis Wear scored 21 points and Langston Galloway, in his first home game since being signed to a 10-day contract from New York’s D-League affiliate, netted 19. Cleanthony Early gave 16 points. New York’s starters did not attempt a free throw, and none of the five reached double digits. The Knicks extended the worst home losing streak in franchise history to 11 games.
Final Score: Portland 99, Miami 83
Portland, OR (SportsNetwork.com) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Miami Heat 99-83 on Thursday night. Wesley Matthews netted 18 points and Damian Lillard added 16 for the Blazers, who have won six of their last seven games. Dwyane Wade tallied 23 points and seven rebounds, while Chris Bosh provided 18 points, five boards and five assists for Miami, which has dropped five of its last six contests.
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