Kevin Durant inspires Golden State Warriors to win over...
Kevin Durant went big to inspire Western Conference leaders the Golden State Warriors to a 119-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
The 29-year-old scored 33 points, matching his season-high with six three-pointers, to ensure the Warriors returned to winning ways after Wednesday’s heavy defeat to Utah Jazz.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson also contributed 23 and 20 points respectively to condemn Kings head coach Dave Joeger to defeat on his return to the bench following illness.
Stephen Curry was on form for the Warriors (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
Anthony Davis set a New Orleans Pelicans career scoring record in their 114-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Terry Rozier delivers once again, notching a career-high scoring effort to help lead the Celtics past the Hawks, 119-110. pic.twitter.com/xZpR5IUpY2 — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 3, 2018
Davis, 24, registered 43 points to move to 8,702 during his career, passing David West’s tally on the franchise’s scoring list.
Terry Rozier had a career-high 31 points in his second start as Eastern Conference leaders the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 119-110.
Donovan Mitchell’s 40 points ensured the Utah Jazz claimed a fourth win in a row, seeing off the Phoenix Suns 129-97.
The Toronto Raptors continued their dominance over the Portland Trail Blazers, securing a sixth straight victory courtesy of DeMar DeRozan’s 35-point haul in a 130-105 triumph.
Tonight's Winning Numbers presented by PRO•LINE. pic.twitter.com/GCubbO1nJ3 — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 3, 2018
Joel Embiid opened the first set of back-to-back games in his career with 17 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 103-97.
Kemba Walker’s 41 points led the Charlotte Hornets to a 133-126 win over the Indiana Pacers, while Brook Lopez starred against his former side in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 102-99 success over the Brooklyn Nets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a driving layup at the death to guide the Milwaukee Bucks to a 92-90 victory over the New York Knicks.