NBA January 31 2010 Game Recaps

By General
for NBA-Basketball.org

Published: February 2, 2010

Here is a recap of NBA games from 01/31 2010:

Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

The Denver Nuggets comfortably defeated the Spurs on their home floor 103-89 despite playing without their All-Star Carmelo Anthony. San Antonio were playing without Tony Parker and struggled to contain Chauncey Billups. The game was closer than the indicated score with the Nuggets pulling away towards the end.

LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics

In a rematch of the 2008 NBA Finals, both the Lakers and Celtics failed to play up to their full capacity. The Lakers got off to a strong start and possessed a double digit lead. In the second quarter, Rajon Rondo stepped up and turned the game around taking a 5 point lead into the locker room at half time. The game came down to the final minute that saw it’s share of controversial calls. The Lakers deserved to get the ball during one possession when Perkins grabbed an offensive rebound that went off a camera at the back of the rim. Then with 30 seconds left in the game Paul Pierce drove to the basket and pushed off Ron Artest, which earned the Lakers the ball. Kobe Bryant made a tough shot over Ray Allen, and Allen couldn’t respond on the other hand with an open 3 point attempt as the buzzer sounded. LA 90 Boston 89.

LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the LA Clippers 114-89 despite a relatively quiet game from LeBron James and a strong showing from Baron Davis.

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons

The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 91-86 which saw the game go down to the final possessions. Ben Gordon had a chance to tie the game with a 3 pointer, but never managed to get the shot off.

Other scores:

Philadelphia 83 vs 79 New Jersey Nets

Indiana Pacers 102 vs 117 Toronto Raptors

Phoenix Suns 115 vs 111 Houston Rockets

New York Knicks 91 vs 112 Minnesota Timberwolves

Golden State Warriors 104 vs 112 Oklahoma City Thunder