Raptors halt losing streak
January 25, 2012 17:54:28 UK
LeBron James struggled to make an impact against his former employers the Cleveland Cavaliers.Andrea Bargnani had 36 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns 99-96 to end an eight game slide.
The Italian center was 10-of-21 from the field and a perfect 12-of-12 from the line in his first game back after missing six contests through injury. Leandro Barbosa added 19 off the bench and James Johnson chipped in with a double-double to hold off a late rally by the Suns who fell to 6-11 on the year.
The Orlando Magic shrugged off their poor effort against the Boston Celtics on Monday night to hand the Indiana Pacers their first home loss. Ryan Anderson led all scorers with 24 points to lead the Magic who picked up the 102-83 win despite an off night for Dwight Howard who sat with early foul trouble.
Chris Bosh led the Miami Heat with 35 points on Tuesday as they defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 92-85. With Dwyane Wade still on the sidelines Bosh stepped up hitting 10-of-16 from the field and all 14 free throw opportunities. LeBron James struggled against his former team scoring 18 points on 8-of-21 shooting.
The New York Knicks sent the Bobcats to their 15th defeat of the season with a 111-78 win in Charlotte. Carmelo Anthony missed all seven shots that he took and ended up with a career-low 1 point, but Amare Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler and Landry Fields were all on target for a combined 56 to lead the way. Four games in five nights turned out to be too much for the Grizzlies as Memphis fell 97-84 to the Portland Trailblazers. O.J. Mayo came off the bench to pace the Grizzlies with 20 points but it wasn't enough as all five Memphis starters struggled.
The New Jersey Nets take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA on Wednesday night, the Nets are 1.90 to seal the win in the point spread (+11.5), while the 76ers can be backed at 1.90 (-11.5).
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