Kyle Lowry scored 30 points and DeMar DeRozan added 23 for the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors, who have already secured a playoff berth. “We were maybe surprised by the intensity or whatever,” admitted Houston coach Mike D’Antoni, whose Rockets hadn’t lost since January 26. DeRozan put the Raptors back up by two with a jump shot with 1:49 remaining and the Rockets wouldn’t get as close again. The Warriors saw their seven-game win streak snapped and still await word on when Curry might return after “tweaking” his right ankle on Thursday. DeAndre Jordan was a dominant presence inside as he scored 20 points and pulled down 23 rebounds for the Clippers.

Source: Manila Times March 10, 2018 15:00 UTC