Rajon Rondo and the Celtics defeated Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons 101-90. Rondo struggled with his shooting, sinking only 2 of 8 for 4 points total. He did garner 14 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal in just under 34 minutes of play.
Tayshaun Prince totaled more points, but didn’t shoot much better. He got 16 points on 4 of 11 from the field and 5 of 6 from the line. It probably helped that 3 of his makes were from long distance. Prince finished with 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals in 33:19.[PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]
Chuck Hayes and Patrick Patterson helped boost Houston over Atlanta, 114-109. Hayes played over 40 minutes and was nearly flawless at the hoop. He made 8 of 9 shots from the field and 3 of 4 free throws for 19 points total. The Chuck Wagon pulled down 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals for a rare double-double.
Patrick Patterson came off the bench for 8 points on 4 of 5 shooting. He only played for 16:30, but he tallied 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal in that time.
Miami beat New Jersey 108-94, but Jamaal Magloire did not play.
Orlando lost to Toronto 102-98, but Daniel Orton did not play.
DeMarcus Cousins was one rebound away from another double-double in Sacramento’s victory over Utah, 106-97. Cousins shot 6 of 13 (sinking 5 of 6 free throws) for 17 points total, and finished with 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and a block before fouling out after 37:46 of play.
John Wall and the Wizards got the win over Charlotte, 97-91. Wall played 41 and a half minutes and finished with 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting (4 of 6 from the line). He also had 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
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