The fourth matchday of Week 19 of the 2020-21 NBA season has concluded and it’s time to take a look back at the scores and highlights of the matches and standings of the teams.
Pacers 113 – 130 Nets
Kevin Durant clocked his current NBA season-highest 42 point performance as Brooklyn Nets thrashed Indiana Pacers at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Durant added in 10 assists while Alize Johnson clocked 20 points and 21 rebounds. Caris LeVert scored 36 for the hosts.
Pistons 105 – 115 Mavericks
Despite the absence of Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks still boasted enough firepower to keep themselves ahead of Detroit Pistons at the Little Caesars Arena.
Tim Hardaway Jr led the visitors with his stunning 42-point scoring, while Trey Burke added 15.
Rockets 143 – 136 Bucks
An early injury saw Giannis leaving the court as Milwaukee Bucks fell to a major upset against Kevin Porter Jr’s domination for Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Porter Jr finished with a record-breaking 50 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, added with Christian Wood’s 31 points.
Timberwolves 126 – 114 Warriors
The second upset of the night saw Minnesota Timberwolves holding off Golden State Warriors with a brilliant Q4 scoring spree at the Target Center.
Ricky Rubio posted 26 points, along with a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns. Steph Curry finished with 37.
Nuggets 121 – 111 Raptors
Denver Nuggets pulled away in the final quarters to trounce Houston Rockets at the Ball Arena.
Michael Porter Jr scored 19 points, added with Nikola Jokic’s 19 points and 11 rebounds. OG Anunoby led the visitors with 25.
Thunder 95 – 109 Pelicans
A brilliant first half lead paddled New Orleans Pelicans to a win over Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Zion Williamson topped the visitors’ scoring with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. while both Lonzo Ball and Willy Hernangómez clocked 10 rebounds each with the latter adding 13 points.
NBA Week 19 Standings
Eastern Conference
- Brooklyn Nets
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Miami Heat
- Charlotte Hornets
- Indiana Pacers
- Washington Wizards
- Chicago Bulls
- Toronto Raptors
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Orlando Magic
- Detroit Pistons
Western Conference
- Utah Jazz
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Denver Nuggets
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs
- Golden State Warriors
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Sacramento Kings
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Houston Rockets