Brooklyn sent a message to the team its chasing for the final play-in spot on Thursday night by handing Atlanta a 27-point defeat. The Nets played arguably the most complete game of the season.
Lots of noise coming into the season about this division. For starters, the Golden State Warriors won the title last year, even though Phoenix had the better record during the season (winning the division).
The Los Angeles Lakers after a slow start to the game found a way to get back in the win column in Orlando. The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando 114-103.