ATLANTA — The New Orleans Pelicans, who began the season 2-10, turned things around with a three-game winning streak. The Atlanta Hawks, who were 9-2 after a six-game winning streak, are heading the other way with three defeats in a row.
The Pelicans were without All-Star Anthony Davis for much of Tuesday night’s game because of a right knee contusion, but still rolled to a 112-94 victory over the Hawks.
Tim Frazier had career highs of 21 points and 14 assists for the Pelicans, who led by 35 points in the third quarter. Terrance Jones scored 15 of his 17 points in the first half.
Davis was hurt diving into the stands trying to save a loose ball late in the first quarter, crashing into seats in the fourth row. He returned to start the fourth quarter although the Pelicans led 95-71 and finished with 13 points.
Knicks 107, Trail Blazers 103
NEW YORK — New York Knicks won its fifth consecutive game at Madison Square Garden by knocking off Portland.
Kristaps Porzingis poured in 31 points, and Derrick Rose added 18 points and five assists for the Knicks (7-7). Brandon Jennings and Mindaugas Kuzminskas provided sparks off the bench by contributing 11 assists and 10 points, respectively.
Portland (8-8) received 22 points from Damian Lillard and 16 points from CJ McCollum.
Rose’s jumper with 6.8 seconds to play sealed the win.