NBA games Sunday, scores, highlights, updates: Kyrie-less Celtics win 12th in a row
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After an extremely busy Saturday night, the NBA schedule slowed down Sunday, with just four games on the docket.
The Boston Celtics won their 12th in a row as they welcomed the Toronto Raptors. They did so without Kyrie Irving, however, who suffered a facial fracture Friday night and did not play.
There was also an intriguing matchup between the Houston Rockets and the new-look Indiana Pacers, but James Harden took care of that one easily.
Closing out the night, the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the lowly Dallas Mavericks.
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NBA Games for Sunday, Nov. 12
- Toronto Raptors 94, Boston Celtics 95 (box score)
- Miami Heat 103, Detroit Pistons 112 (box score)
- Houston Rockets 118, Indiana Pacers 95 (box score)
- Dallas Mavericks 99, Oklahoma City Thunder 112 (box score)
No Irving? No problem
The Celtics didn't have Kyrie Irving for their victory over the Raptors on Sunday night, but that didn't stop them from extending their winning streak to 12. Al Horford returned from concussion protocol to give Boston a defensive boost and score 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting. This Boston team is great.
Number 12 celebrating win number 12.
— NBA (@NBA) November 12, 2017
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀#Celtics pic.twitter.com/d01C24mvSY
Jazz lose Gobert for at least four weeks
The Utah Jazz announced that an MRI revealed that Rudy Gobert has suffered a bone bruise in his knee, and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Gobert was injured Friday night when Dion Waiters crashed into his knee during a scramble for a loose ball. Gobert called it a "dirty play."
NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Rudy Gobert taken off the court as Dion Waiters runs into Rudy Gobert's knee. pic.twitter.com/kxFRyQkxmj
— Dave Noriega (@davenoriega) November 11, 2017
Knicks waive Kuzminskas
With Joakim Noah set to return on Monday, the Knicks needed to clear a roster spot, and they did so by waiving second-year Lithuanian forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, multiple teams are expected to have interest in Kuzminskas.
If Kuzminskas clears waivers, Lakers, Bulls, Hawks expected to have interest, per source.
— Marc Berman (@NYPost_Berman) November 12, 2017
James Harden has nine assists in a single quarter
Everybody knows James Harden can pass, but nine assists in a single quarter is absurd by even his standards.
James Harden just had a 9-assist quarter.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 12, 2017
Rockets win sixth in a row
Houston is cooking right now and they've won six in a row. James Harden can't be stopped.
The @HoustonRockets pick up their 6th consecutive win; defeat the @Pacers 118-95. Harden & Capela each finish with double-doubles.
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2017
Harden: 26 PTS, 15 ASTS
Capela: 20 PTS, 17 REBS#Rockets are now 7-1 on the road! pic.twitter.com/LYxGID4n4G
Paul George throws it down
Paul George is starting to unleash himself in the Thunder offense and it's paying off in highlight dunks.
Paul George with authority! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/DzHJuZsmiM
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2017
















