Multiple NBA Games Come Down to the Wire
Heat 119, Nuggets 116
Chris Bosh dropped 40 points, his highest scoring total as a member of the Heat and Miami avoids losing two straight. Ray Allen hit six three-pointers, scoring 23. LeBron added 20, finishing one board shy of a triple-double. Denver had seven guys score double figures, with Faried and Iguodala leading the way with 22 each. Defenses never showed up for this one, as it was a 35-34 game after one quarter. The key play happened with six seconds left, Miami down three. LeBron found an open Allen, who hit a three while being fouled, converting the four-point play. Denver starts 0-3, but have not played a home game yet. George Karl's team is panicking as Denver is consistently one of the NBA's best teams at home.
Pacer 106, Kings 98 in 2OT
The Kings are 0-3 after losing a tough one in Indiana. Both teams shot under 40%,but the superior Pacers were able to grind out a win with a balanced scoring attack. All five starters were in double figures. The Kings were lead by sixth man Marcus Thornton and his 26 points. Not the most entertaining double OT game, but the Pacers just hit shots when it mattered, something the Kings could not do.
Blazer 95, Rockets 85 in OT
Harden and the Rockets were knocked down to Earth finally by Lillard, Aldridge and the Blazers. The Rockets only shot 35%, but had a chance to win it in regulation. Harden had isolation, but was well defended by Wesley Matthews, taking the game into overtime. In OT, Lillard scored 8 of his 20 points and the Blazers rolled. Aldridge lead all scorers with 27 points to go along with 11 rebounds.
Nets 107, Raptors 100
Basketball in Brooklyn is off to a nice start after the Nets christened the Barclays Center with a win over Toronto. Brook Lopez lead the way with 27 points and Deron Williams added 19 and 9 assists. Lowry and DeRozan carried the Raptors, who played tough. The momentum in the crowd was too much though. With David Stern and Jay-Z in the stands, the Nets won one for Brooklyn and the rest of the Sandy victims.
Bucks 105, Cavs 102
The thriller of the night took place in Milwaukee, with Brandon Jennings hitting a game-winning three as time expired. Kyrie Irving lead the Cavs with 27 points, including his lay up that tied the game with .07 seconds left. The Bucks got an unexpected effort from Mike Dunleavy, scoring 29 with 12 rebounds. Monta Ellis added 23 and Jennings had 13 for Milwaukee. The Bucks lead the East in scoring last season and are a very dangerous team on nights when Ellis and Jennings are clicking.
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