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George goes off early, Adams is perfect, and Thunder hold on late
ESPN - 2 Dec 2017 06:00
For the first time in three tries, Oklahoma City defeated Minnesota behind big nights from Paul George and Steven Adams.
Mitchell's 41 points most by rookie since 2011
ESPN - 2 Dec 2017 06:57
Rookie Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 41 points and powered the Utah Jazz's fourth-quarter rally in a 114-108 victory over the Pelicans on Friday night.
Donovan Mitchell Drops 41 Points in Win Against the Pelicans
Sports Illustrated - 2 Dec 2017 06:44
Mitchell became the first rookie with a 40+ point game since Blake Griffin in 2011.
Anthony Davis Leaves Game with Groin Injury
SLAMonline - 2 Dec 2017 06:19
Anthony Davis needed to be helped off the court on Friday after suffering a left groin injury in the fourth quarter of the Pelicans’ game against the Jazz. #Pelicans Anthony The post Anthony Davis Leaves Game with Groi...
Tracy McGrady: Carmelo Anthony Should 'Strongly Consider' Coming Off The Bench
SLAMonline - 2 Dec 2017 00:22
"If [Wade] is able to sacrifice for the greater good, you got to look at that." The post Tracy McGrady: Carmelo Anthony Should ‘Strongly Consider’ Coming Off The Bench appeared first on SLAMonline.
Austin Rivers fined by NBA
InsideHoops - 2 Dec 2017 19:57
Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate comments toward a fan, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. The incident ...
NBA fines Clippers' Rivers for cursing at fan
ESPN - 2 Dec 2017 19:39
Clippers guard Austin Rivers was fined $25,000 for telling a fan sitting courtside to "shut the [expletive] up" during Thursday's loss to the Jazz.
Do the Cavs Have a Trade to Make Before the Season's Over?
Sports Illustrated - 2 Dec 2017 08:23
If the Cavs do make a trade, who should they look at?
Post Up: Rookie of the Night
SLAMonline - 2 Dec 2017 07:20
Rookie Donovan Mitchell went off for 41 points, the Warriors tied a team assist record, the Thunder held off the Timberwolves and more! The post Post Up: Rookie of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Pelicans' Davis strains groin, likely out Saturday
ESPN - 2 Dec 2017 06:10
Pelicans forward Anthony Davis couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he was helped off the court after suffering a strained groin late in Friday night's 114-108 loss to the Utah Jazz.
Late 9-0 run helps lead Miami Heat past Charlotte Hornets
Miami Herald - 2 Dec 2017 05:38
Life after the latest Hassan Whiteside bone bruise diagnosis because ingloriously Friday with the Heat missing its first 11 shots and falling behind 16-1 to a Charlotte team missing its …
Kevin Durant Ejected in Warriors Win Over Magic
SLAMonline - 2 Dec 2017 04:50
The Golden State Warriors put up some video-game-like numbers offensively in their win over the Magic on Friday, but Kevin Durant wasn’t around to see the end. With about five The post Kevin Durant Ejected in Warriors ...
After 312 Straight Losses, Juvenile Court's Girls Basketball Team Prevails
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2017 04:42
Carroll Academy, a day school in Huntington, Tenn., won, 29-27, in double overtime to end the country's longest high school losing streak.
Cavaliers expect Shumpert back in 6-8 weeks
ESPN - 2 Dec 2017 00:04
Iman Shumpert is expected to return to the Cavaliers in six to eight weeks, the team said after he had surgery Friday.
On Pro Basketball: The All-Star Who Ended Ugly Streaks for the Warriors and the Knicks
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2017 00:00
David Lee, 34, unexpectedly announced his retirement from the N.B.A. last month. He took a ring and some extraordinary memories with him.