Boston Celtics 107 Los Angeles Clippers 102 BOSTON - Isaiah Thomas netted 28 points and dished out eight assists as the Celtics (33-18) ran their winning streak to seven. Los Angeles Clipper Blake Griffin dropped a team-high 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out four assists. Former Celtic and current Clipper, Paul Pierce played his final game in Boston's … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Pierce bids adieu to Beantown; Raptors stop skid
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NBA Roundup: Yao gets jersey retired and Yogi Ferrell’s 10-day adventure
HOUSTON ROCKETS 121 CHICAGO BULLS 117 (OT) HOUSTON - James Harden hit a step-back jumper over Paul Zipser and converted a 3-point play with 36.1 seconds left in overtime to give Houston (37-17) the lead for good. Harden finished with 42 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. The Rockets held a special halftime ceremony to retire Yao Ming's No. 11 jersey in a event that … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Yao gets jersey retired and Yogi Ferrell’s 10-day adventure
NBA Roundup: Howard’s homecoming and Dubs dominance of Clips continues
Rundown of Thursday's NBA action. ATLANTA HAWKS 113 HOUSTON ROCKETS 108 HOUSTON - Dwight Howard received a mix of boos and cheers in his return to Houston, and went on to drop 24 points and grab 23 rebounds to lead the Hawks (29-21) to the victory. Howard spent the last three years as a member of the Houston Rockets before signing with his hometown team last … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Howard’s homecoming and Dubs dominance of Clips continues
Carter makes history as Grizzlies top Nuggets
Roundup of Wednesday's NBA action. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 119 DENVER NUGGETS 99 DENVER - Vince Carter became the fifth player in NBA history to reach 2,000 3-point field goals last night in the Grizzlies (30-21) victory. The 40-year-old veteran made good on all three attempts from behind the arc, and finished with 14 points, six assists and five rebounds off the bench. Marc … [Read more...] about Carter makes history as Grizzlies top Nuggets
Lowry leads Raptors in OT
Roundup of Tuesday's NBA action. Toronto Raptors 108 New Orleans Pelicans 106 TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 33 points, dished out 10 assists and grabbed four rebounds as the Raptors picked up their 30th victory of the season. The ball was in Lowry's hand withs 29 seconds left in overtime. He took the shot-clock down to nothing and launched a 21-foot jump shot over Solomon … [Read more...] about Lowry leads Raptors in OT