Westbrook helps Rockets edge Bucks, Celtics win
August 3, 2020 03:58 MYT
The Houston Rockets edged the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Sunday, while the Boston Celtics also claimed a narrow win.
The Rockets rallied past the Bucks 120-116 on the back of a standout performance from Russell Westbrook at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Westbrook finished with 31 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while James Harden had 24 points.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 36 points, to go with 18 rebounds and eight assists.
The Celtics claimed their first win since the restart by overcoming the Portland Trail Blazers 128-124.
Jayson Tatum bounced back to form, going 11-of-22- from the field for 34 points.
Mavs clinch playoff spot, Morant marvellous
After the Memphis Grizzlies' loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks reached the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.
They later fell to a 117-115 defeat to the Phoenix Suns despite 40 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds from star Luka Doncic.
Luka leads the way in the 1st half with 23 PTS, 6 AST for the @dallasmavs! #MFFL #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/GNyJOFgkyx
— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2020
Ja Morant had 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, plus nine rebounds and nine assists, in the Grizzlies' 108-106 loss to the Spurs.
Johnson struggles
Tyler Johnson missed all seven of his field-goal attempts in the Brooklyn Nets' 118-110 win over the Washington Wizards
Markelle magic
Markelle Fultz hit a shot from three-quarter court in the Orlando Magic's win over the Sacramento Kings.
Markelle from 3-quarter court! 12 PTS on 5-5 shooting for the @OrlandoMagic guard on @NBATV. #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/QDT5iCOvL7
— NBA (@NBA) August 2, 2020
Sunday's results
Brooklyn Nets 118-110 Washington Wizards
Raptors face Heat
Following a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, defending champions the Toronto Raptors (47-18) face another test when they take on Eastern Conference rivals the Miami Heat (42-24) on Monday.