The Pacers knocked off the Pistons, 99-91, in Auburn Hills to go 4-0 on the season.
Knicks’ frontcourt is a tire fire

ElsaNBA scores 2013: Houston bounces back, Knicks fall

Jonathan FerreyDwight Howard had 29 points on 13 shots and grabbed 13 rebounds, and James Harden went for 33 on 18 shots as the Rockets controlled the second half on the road.
And they made it look pretty easy, too.
Read Article >Houston bounces back for 116-101 road win

Russ Isabella-USA TODAY SportsHouston shot better than 54 percent from the floor and dominated the Blazers on the glass by a 47-30 margin. Portland managed to shoot only 41 percent, and despite committing six fewer turnovers, they were kept at arm’s length for most of the second half.
• The Hook: Chris Paul is finally unleashed
Read Article >Hibbert connects with George for impressive finish


George isn’t sneaking up on anyone this year after his breakout season in 2013-14, but what’s most impressive is the precision pass from Hibbert. It’s also further proof that the NBA is full of incredible athletes, lest we forget.
• The Hook: Chris Paul is finally unleashed
Read Article >Beverley confirms he’ll return ahead of schedule

USA TODAY SportsBeverley confirmed that he’s suit up and be on the floor during pregame and will surpass his original timetable as a result of the development.
The injury to his midsection was originally expected to keep him out 10-14 days, but he has been able to warm up and convince the team medical staff that he’s ready to suit up on Tuesday to face a young Blazers squad capable of scoring in bunches.
Read Article >Tim Hardaway Jr. fails, tries again

Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY SportsOther than a straight airball or an uncalled bank, there’s not a more embarrassing shot you can take than the off-the-side-of-the-backboard clunker. Sure, sometimes you just happen to be in the wrong spot on the court, but, in that case, why are you shooting it anyway?
But when Tim Hardaway, Jr. messed that one up tonight against the Bobcats, the surprisingly useful rookie answered with aplomb: by chasing the board, picking it up, and drilling another shot.
Read Article >Chandler goes down with knee injury

Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY SportsHe appeared on the sidelines shortly afterward with a bag of ice on the ailing limb, but headed to the locker room not long after that, presumably for further evaluation. He left under his own power, but was walking with a noticeable limp.
Chandler was 1-for-1 with two points and two rebounds in seven minutes of play before exiting, and his return status is unknown.
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