CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 125 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 120 LOS ANGELES - Kyrie Irving exploded for 46 points to help lead the Cavs (46-23) to the victory. LeBron James added 34 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Kevin Love chipped in with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Los Angeles was up by as many as 11 in the fourth quarter, but Richard Jefferson had a personal 6-0 run to bring … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Kyrie explodes for 46, Pelicans sweep Wolves, Lillard makes franchise history
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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: Jazz stay in tune, Rip honored, Westbrook’s 29th triple-double
UTAH JAZZ 102 WASHINGTON WIZARDS 92 WASHINGTON - Gordon Hayward paced the Jazz (37-22) with 30 points and nine rebounds on 11-of-22 shooting. Rudy Gobert provided 15 points, 20 rebounds and four blocks. George Hill added 21 points and six assists. Utah outrebounded Washington 52-27, and led by as many as 24 points. Washington made things interesting in the last two … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Jazz stay in tune, Rip honored, Westbrook’s 29th triple-double
Allen drops season-high 22 in Grizzlies’ victory over the Rockets
Friday night's NBA action. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 110 HOUSTON ROCKETS 105 HOUSTON - Tony Allen dropped a season-high 22 points to lead the Grizzlies (25-17) past the Rockets (31-11). Memphis has proven to be a tough team to beat, going 5-0 against the NBA's top four teams including two wins against Houston. Houston looked to be well in control of this game, as they led … [Read more...] about Allen drops season-high 22 in Grizzlies’ victory over the Rockets
Nets hand Lakers eighth straight loss
Wednesday night's NBA action. BROOKLYN NETS 107 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 97 BROOKLYN - Luis Scola only scored two points, but those two gave the Nets (7-17) the lead for good with 7:15 left in the fourth quarter. The Argentine forward added five rebounds and three assists. Brook Lopez added 20 points, including back-to-back baskets during an 11-2 run late in the fourth to … [Read more...] about Nets hand Lakers eighth straight loss