Bulls squander big lead before recovering to edge Indiana 92-90

(The Sports Xchange) — – -The Chicago Bulls squandered a 21-point third-quarter lead but rallied for a 92-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers when guard Jimmy Butler made a three-pointer with 1:07 remaining Monday night.

Chicago (22-9) trailed 88-85 before finishing with a 7-2 burst, including five points from Butler, who scored a game-best 27. Forward Pau Gasol added 20 for the Bulls and guard Derrick Rose scored 17.

C.J. Watson had a chance to win the game for the Pacers but he missed a three-pointer from the left corner at the buzzer to drop Indiana to 11-21.

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Wizards 104, Rockets 103

Bradley Beal drilled a transition three-pointer that staved off a spirited comeback and helped the Washington Wizards reclaim stability en route to a win over the Houston Rockets.

Washington (22-8) blew an 18-point lead but John Wall made a pair of free throws to put his team four points ahead with five seconds left before James Harden made a triple at the buzzer for the Rockets (21-9).

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Magic 102, Heat 101

The Orlando Magic spoiled Chris Bosh’s return from injury, defeating the Miami Heat by a point.

Victor Oladipo hit a tying layup, and on Orlando’s next possession, hit one of two free throws with 6.5 seconds left to give the Magic (13-21) the win.

Dwyane Wade, who scored 15 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter but missed a fade-away jumper at the buzzer to hand Orlando the win. Bosh added 20 points and seven rebounds in his return to the Heat (14-18) from a calf ailment.

 

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Nets 107, Kings 99

Mason Plumlee scored 22 points and had a great night at the free-throw line while leading the Brooklyn Nets to victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Plumlee made a career-high 10 free throws and went to the line a career-highest 16 times.

DeMarcus Cousins added 24 points and 13 boards for the Kings (13-18), who were undone by 21 turnovers.