San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic game time, TV schedule and more
Memphis 109, at Brooklyn 90: Mike Conley scored 20 points, Jeff Green had 12 of his 18 in the third quarter, and the Grizzlies beat the Nets in their first game since losing Marc Gasol to a broken right foot. Leonard added two free throws to up the lead to 96-93 going into the final minute. The first was only nine days ago, when the Spurs though led by five with a quarter to play, but dominated down the stretch to win by 15. Three of the makes were 3-pointers, which meant the Spurs only faced a 79-67 deficit going into the final period. Smith keyed the second win against the Hawks with 10 first-half points and 14 in the overtime victory. He made the Spurs pay for switching pick-and-roll plays, attacking LaMarcus Aldridge off the dribble for a couple of layups.
Apparently the next step is dominating late game scenarios as Leonard hit a tough jumper on Wednesday night to finish off the Orlando Magic. “I don’t think Vlade and I have a disconnect other than we want to win more games than we’re winning right now”, Karl said. Payton had 13 points and seven assists. Dewayne Dedmon had nine rebounds in 10 minutes.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Cavaliers forward Kevin Love re-injured his surgically repaired left shoulder during the first half and was not expected to return to the game.
Burned so often this season on buzzer-beating shots – including one at the end of Wednesday’s first quarter by San Antonio’s Patty Mills – the Magic got one to go their way when Oladipo drilled a 3-pointer just before the first-half horn.
Orlando lost to San Antonio for a 10th straight time – a skid that dates back to December 23, 2010.
Big man Nikola Vucevic is leading the way, averaging 17.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 50 percent from the field.
3-Point Goals-Charlotte 12-28 (Batum 3-7, Lin 2-2, Lamb 2-3, Williams 2-4, Kaminsky 2-7, Hawes 1-2, Walker 0-3), IN 4-18 (George 2-5, Robinson III 1-2, G.Hill 1-5, Young 0-1, Ellis 0-2, Miles 0-3).
Fournier finished with 28 points and three 3-pointers.