Los Angeles Clippers 108 Cleveland Cavaliers 78 LOS ANGELES - Blake Griffin scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers (41-29) took advantage on the Cavaliers' decision to rest LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love with an easy win over Cleveland (45-23) on Saturday night. J.J. Redick added 16 points. Jamal Crawford and DeAndre Jordan each contributed with 13 points. … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Clippers take care of Cavaliers; Lillard rallies Blazers, and Harden records triple-double
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Wizards seal game at the free throw line
Washington Wizards 112 Chicago Bulls 107 WASHINGTON - Bradley Beal netted 24 points and grabbed four rebounds as the Wizards (42-26) ended a two-game skid. John Wall scored 14 points and dished out 20 assists. Jimmy Butler (28) and Robin Lopez (25) combined for 53 points, but the Bulls (32-37) have lost their second in a row. With 18 seconds left in regulation Otto … [Read more...] about Wizards seal game at the free throw line
NBA Roundup: Westbrook records 34th triple-double; Knicks continue to struggle and Warriors clinch Pacific Division title
Oklahoma City Thunder 123 Toronto Raptors 102 TORONTO - Russell Westbrook had 24 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds for his 34th triple-double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder (39-29) defeated the Toronto Raptors (39-29) on Thursday night. Victor Oladipo added 23 points on the night. DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 22 points, one of five players who scored in … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Westbrook records 34th triple-double; Knicks continue to struggle and Warriors clinch Pacific Division title
Knicks overcome 13 point deficit to top Pacers
New York Knicks 87 Indiana Pacers 81 NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds as the Knicks (27-41) snapped a three game losing streak. Paul George collected a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, but the Pacers (34-33) have lost four out of their last seven games. The Knicks were down 13 with under 10 minutes left to … [Read more...] about Knicks overcome 13 point deficit to top Pacers
76ers close out Lakers at the free throw line
Philadelphia 76ers 118 Los Angeles Lakers 116 LOS ANGELES - Dario Saric (29) and Jahlil Okafor (23) combined for 52 points as the 76ers (24-42) snapped a four-game losing streak. Julius Randle recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, but the Lakers (20-46) have lost nine out of their last 10 games. With 50 seconds left in the game the 76ers down 112-111, … [Read more...] about 76ers close out Lakers at the free throw line