James Harden, Trae Young become first opposing players to post 40-point triple-doubles

James Harden and Trae Young filled the stat sheet Wednesday night and set an NBA record: The two became the first opposing players to post 40-point triple-doubles in the same game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Harden tallied 41 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Houston Rockets’ 122-115 victory over the Hawks …

Playoff-positioned Thunder persevering after losing two All-Stars

> Tonight on TNT: Rockets vs. Thunder (9:30 ET) Surely, he’d answered the question dozens of times since the start of the season. But this time, coach Billy Donovan’s response hit differently. Explaining how the Thunder have successfully navigated losing a pair of NBA All-Stars over the summer in Paul George and Russell Westbrook — …

Playoff-positioned Thunder persevering after losing two All-Stars

> Tonight on TNT: Rockets vs. Thunder (9:30 ET) Surely, he’d answered the question dozens of times since the start of the season. But this time, coach Billy Donovan’s response hit differently. Explaining how the Thunder have successfully navigated losing a pair of NBA All-Stars over the summer in Paul George and Russell Westbrook — …

Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals

Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals Center has assisted on all 10 this season by 39-year-old, who needs 32 to break mark © Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images ARLINGTON, Va. — Of course, Dylan Strome has thought about being in the photo. You know, the one they’ll snap of …