The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

NBA MONDAY’S GAMES

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Cavaliers at MAGIC, late: The Magic averaged 107.3 points per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 34.3% from deep last season. The Cavaliers averaged 6.9 steals, 3.2 blocks and 16.5 turnovers per game last season.

Hornets at 76ERS, late: The 76ers averaged 16 points off of turnovers, 13.1 second chance points and 32.8 bench points last season. The Hornets allowed opponents to score 109.6 points per game and shoot 47.6% from the field last season. Philadelph­ia and Charlotte play for the second time this season. The 76ers won the last meeting 127- 112 on Jan. 2. Tobias Harris led the way with 24 points.

Knicks at HAWKS, late: The Hawks averaged 24.0 assists per game on 40.6 made field goals last season. The Knicks averaged 15.7 points off of turnovers, 15.3 second chance points and 41.9 bench points last season.

Thunder at HEAT, late: The Heat averaged 112 points per game while allowing opponents to score 109.1 last season. The Thunder averaged 110.4 points per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 35.5% from behind the arc last season.

Celtics at RAPTORS, late: The Raptors averaged 112.8 points per game last season, 18.5 from the free throw line and 41.5 from deep. The Celtics averaged 8.3 steals, 5.6 blocks and 13.8 turnovers per game last season.

Mavericks at ROCKETS, late: The Rockets averaged 117.8 points per game last season, 45.9 in the paint, 18.9 off of turnovers and 14.6 on fast breaks. The Mavericks allowed opponents to score 112.1 points per game and shoot 45.8% from the field last season.

Pistons at BUCKS, late: The Bucks averaged 7.2 steals, 5.9 blocks and 15.1 turnovers per game last season. The Pistons averaged 15.9 points off of turnovers, 13.3 second chance points and 45.8 bench points last season.

Pacers at PELICANS, late: The Pelicans averaged 26.8 assists per game on 42.6 made field goals last season. The Pacers averaged 25.9 assists per game on 42.1 made field goals last season.

Kings at WARRIORS, late: The Warriors averaged 106.3 points per game while allowing opponents to score 115 last season. The Kings shot 46.2% from the field and 36.4% from 3- point range last season.

 ?? KELLEY L COX/ USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Warriors guard Stephen Curry ( 30) follows his shot as it goes in during the fourth quarter on Sunday. Curry delivered the highest- scoring game in the NBA this season, finishing 18 for 31 and 8 of 16 on 3- pointers for a career- high 62 points.
KELLEY L COX/ USA TODAY SPORTS Warriors guard Stephen Curry ( 30) follows his shot as it goes in during the fourth quarter on Sunday. Curry delivered the highest- scoring game in the NBA this season, finishing 18 for 31 and 8 of 16 on 3- pointers for a career- high 62 points.

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