Memphis rolled past Portland behind Cameron Boozer’s triple-double, while Atlanta edged Cleveland by three.
Atlanta claimed a 114-111 win over Cleveland, a three-point finish led by Onyeka Okongwu’s 29 points and 12 rebounds. Okongwu shot 11-of-17, including 4-of-6 from three, and added 2 assists. James Harden scored 24 on 7-of-14 shooting for Cleveland, while Donovan Mitchell had 22 points and 3 assists. Memphis, the model underdog, beat Portland 124-103, turning the slate’s biggest upset into a 21-point victory. Cameron Boozer posted a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, shooting 6-of-10 and making 4-of-5 threes. Cedric Coward added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals for Memphis; Portland’s Deni Avdija led his side with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Tomorrow’s top matchup is Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards.
Scoreboard
CLE 111, ATL 114
MEM 124, POR 103
SAC 120, NOP 132
Key Performers
Cameron Boozer (MEM): triple-double, 18 PTS, 11 REB, 12 AST Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC): 34 PTS, 13-26 FG, 6 REB, 13 AST Onyeka Okongwu (ATL): double-double, 29 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST Jeremiah Fears (NOP): double-double, 22 PTS, 8 REB, 13 AST
Standings Impact
Atlanta added a three-point win, and Memphis secured a 21-point victory. Team records and standings positions were not provided.
DYMA Insight
Memphis was the slate’s model upset, winning by 21 behind Boozer’s triple-double. The model’s pregame picks finished 2-1.