The sixth matchday of Week 20 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.
76ers 118 – 104 Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers converted a 17-point Q1 lead into a convincing victory over Detroit Pistons at the Wells Fargo Center.
Joel Embiid posted 29 points with 6 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey followed up with a score of 22. Dwight Howard landed 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Pacers 123 – 133 Wizards
Despite suffering an injury, Bradley Beal posted a staggering 50-point performance as Washington Wizards edged out Indiana Pacers in the OT at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, while Pacers had a triple-double from Domantas Sabonis as well.
Raptors 99 – 109 Grizzlies
Toronto Raptors failed to hold off Memphis Grizzlies as the visitors picked up their 34th win of this NBA season at the Amalie Arena.
Jonas Valančiūnas posted 18 points with 21 rebounds, followed by Jaren Jackson Jr scoring 20.
Jazz 124 – 116 Rockets
Houston Rockets made an effort to chase down Utah Jazz in the final quarter but the hosts reigned supreme at the Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Georges Niang scored 24, with Rudy Gobert’s double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds.
Warriors 136 – 97 Thunder
Stephen Curry’s staggering 49-point performance paddled Golden State Warriors to dominate Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center.
Draymond Green added 15 points with 13 assists. Andrew Wiggins scored 18.
Trail Blazers 124 – 102 Spurs
Portland Trail Blazers picked up the pace from Q2 to outpace San Antonio Spurs at the Moda Center.
Damian Lillard finished with 30 points, along with 27 points from CJ McCollum.
Nuggets 119 – 125 Nets
Brooklyn Nets banked on Kevin Durant’s double-double of 33 points and 11 rebounds to thrash Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena.
Kyrie Irving clocked 31 points, while Nikola Jokić led the hosts with 29.
NBA Week 20 Standings
Eastern Conference
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks
- Atlanta Hawks
- Miami Heat
- Boston Celtics
- Charlotte Hornets
- Washington Wizards
- Indiana Pacers
- Chicago Bulls
- Toronto Raptors
- Orlando Magic
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons
Western Conference
- Utah Jazz
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Sacramento Kings
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Houston Rockets