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On December 21st, Beijing time, the Thunder defeated the Jazz by 28 points at home； The Mavericks dominated at home, also beating the Pistons by 17 points. Here is a summary of these two games: Jazz 79–Thunder 107. The Thunder (16-15) have won two consecutive games. Russell Westbrook scored 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, Carmelo Anthony had 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Paul George scored 18 points. Jazz (14-18) suffers third straight loss. Rodney Hood started the game and scored 17 points, being the only starter to reach double figures. Derek Favors scored 9 points, Rich Rubio had 5 points and 1 assist, while Joe Ingles attempted 4 shots but missed all of them, scoring no points. Alex Barks, who came in as a substitute, scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while Sabo Seferoša scored 12 points. Pistons 93 – Mavericks 110. The Mavericks (9-23) ended their three-game losing streak but remain at the bottom of the Western Conference. Harrison Barnes scored 25 points and 7 rebounds, Dennis Smith had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, Dirk Nowitzki contributed 12 points, and Wesley Matthews scored 10 points. The piston (17-14) trio’s streak of three wins comes to an end. Anthony Tolliver scored 18 points, Andre Drummond had 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Tobias Harris scored 10 points. Substitute Stanley Johnson scored 16 points, while Iss Smith scored 15 points.