Miami, Minnesota, Dallas and Philadelphia are some of the most disappointing teams this season, but they proved today that they have the ability to win games – even against clearly better squads.
Rooted at the bottom of the NBA standings, betting websites and online gambling circles are against them most of the time. Nevertheless, after Tuesday’s six-game showdown, betting odds might now start swinging in their favour.
Sacramento Kings 119-122 Philadelphia 76ers
Trailing by as much as 16 points in the first half, Philadelphia fought back mightily in the third quarter and scored 42 points to get the lead for good. Joel Embiid is still out for the Sixers, but a balanced offence led by Robert Covington allowed them to counter DeMarcus Cousins’ 46 points and 15 rebounds for the Kings.
Brooklyn Nets 96-104 Miami Heat
It’s now eight wins in a row for Miami and six straight losses for Brooklyn as Erik Spoelstra guided his Heat squad to their best stretch this season. Goran Dragic had a terrific outing with 20 points and eight assists, while Dion Waiters also impressed with his all-around performance highlighted by his 19 markers.
Brooklyn, on the other hand, clearly struggled in the absence of a capable floor general.
Orlando Magic 105-111 Minnesota Timberwolves
Andrew Wiggins scored six of the Wolves’ 13 points in overtime and finished with 27 points to catapult his team over the feisty Magic squad. Wiggins also nailed the game-tying jumper in the fourth that extended the game after Elfrid Payton and Orlando battled back from 11 points down.
Detroit Pistons 109-113 Boston Celtics
A 16-9 run at the start of the final frame allowed Detroit to cut the deficit to just two; however, it did nothing but set the perfect stage for Isaiah Thomas to show why he is called the “King in the Fourth.” Thomas – who ended the third with just 17 points – exploded in the last quarter and scored 24 points, including their last four that gave the Celtics some breathing space.
Jae Crowder also stepped up for Boston as he made 21 points to help counter Andre Drummond’s 28 points and 22 rebounds.
Cleveland Cavaliers 97-104 Dallas Mavericks
Yogi Ferrell proved to the Mavericks that he is ready to take the opportunity. The 23-year-old, do-it-all guard—who recently signed a 10-day contract with Dallas—delighted the American Airlines Center as he recorded 19 points, five rebounds, four steals and three assists to fuel the Mavs over the East-leading Cavaliers.
Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews, meanwhile, combined for 45 points to cancel LeBron James’ near triple-double performance.
Memphis Grizzlies 115-96 Phoenix Suns
The Grizzlies led by as 30 much as points in the game, and they never looked back as the red-hot Mike Conley caught fire from beyond the arc. Conley made 38 points, 21 of which came from the three where he banked seven of his ten attempts.
Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph contributed 18 apiece to power Memphis even more, while Devin Booker and Marquese Chriss contributed 22 and 20 points respectively in a losing effort for Phoenix.
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