In a wild game that featured 26 ties and 24 lead changes, Bradley Beal scored 40 points and posted his first career triple-double as the Washington Wizards outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-146 in triple overtime. The 295 combined points were the most since the Denver Nuggets and Seattle SuperSonics totaled 298 in two overtimes on …
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After a generous contract and warm homecoming, Jabari Parker will reportedly sit more than play for the Chicago Bulls in the coming weeks. ESPN’s Malika Andrews writes that Parker “will no longer be part of the Chicago Bulls’ regular rotation” despite ranking second on the team in scoring (15.8) and rebounding (7.1). With Parker out …
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After a generous contract and warm homecoming, Jabari Parker will reportedly sit more than play for the Chicago Bulls in the coming weeks. ESPN’s Malika Andrews writes that Parker “will no longer be part of the Chicago Bulls’ regular rotation” despite ranking second on the team in scoring (15.8) and rebounding (7.1). With Parker out …
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James got good news Wednesday on his injured groin. But his games-played streak will end anyway. An MRI exam showed that the four-time NBA MVP merely strained his left groin in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory at Golden State Warriors on Christmas night. James will likely be dealing with …
Scoring in bunches is rarely a problem for Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook. After a nine-point effort (on 4-for-22 shooting) in Sunday’s 105-103 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Westbrook knows his offensive game has been off of late. Last night’s game marked the fourth time this month that Westbrook has shot less than 25 …
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HOUSTON — The last time they sipped champagne in this city, when it was poured by the great Hakeem Olajuwon, they adopted a slogan that defined their grit and composure and championship desire. But the term “Clutch City” took on entirely different meaning this time around for the Rockets. Instead of grabbing a Larry O’Brien …
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HOUSTON — The last time they sipped champagne in this city, when it was poured by the great Hakeem Olajuwon, they adopted a slogan that defined their grit and composure and championship desire. But the term “Clutch City” took on entirely different meaning this time around for the Rockets. Instead of grabbing a Larry O’Brien …
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The NBA is looking into the circumstances surrounding Patrick McCaw’s short-lived stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday that the league has opened a review at the request of the Golden State Warriors, the team that McCaw had spent the previous two seasons with. The person spoke to …
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The NBA is looking into the circumstances surrounding Patrick McCaw’s short-lived stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday that the league has opened a review at the request of the Golden State Warriors, the team that McCaw had spent the previous two seasons with. The person spoke to …
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Myles Turner is used to the slow grind to the top. It’s been that way for the Indiana Pacers’ big man from the first moment he picked up a basketball. He wasn’t the best right away, but his work ethic always carried him through. That’s why he entered his fourth season in the NBA on …
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