Recap Roundups
December 31, 2017
Washington 114, Chicago 110
Based on how the Washington Wizards ended 2017, perhaps they can skip a formal New Year's resolution about stepping up their game against opponents with losing records.
Minnesota 107, Indiana 90
The similarity to a prior game was recognized by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who remember well how they didn't have leading scorer Jimmy Butler and were embarrassed the last time they faced the Indiana Pacers.
Boston 108, Brooklyn 105
It wasn't easy, but the Boston Celtics managed to turn back the clock to a special time in franchise history on Sunday.
Houston 148, L.A. Lakers 142
In acknowledging the significance of the Rockets' hard-fought victory on Sunday night, Houston forward P.J. Tucker was direct in his declaration why it was vital: The byproduct of a 14-game winning streak was victories came so easily that one losing skid rejiggered perspective.
Dallas 116, Oklahoma City 113
With about five minutes to go in the Sunday game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. reached a realization after a slow start.
L.A. Clippers 106, Charlotte 98
Lou Williams' 40 points in a 106-98 Clippers win on Sunday at Staples Center came in a variety of ways -- none of which the Charlotte Hornets could solve.
Memphis 114, Sacramento 96
Guard Tyreke Evans appeared to be close to the end of the line during his second tour of duty with the Sacramento Kings last season.
Philadelphia 123, Phoenix 110
It was the perfect way to end 2017 for the Philadelphia 76ers: consecutive wins for the first time in more than a month, victories on back-to-back nights for the first time all season and apparently sidestepping a serious injury to center Joel Embiid.