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
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Warriors trounce Cavaliers
Monday's NBA action. Golden State Warriors 126 Cleveland Cavaliers 91 SAN FRANCISCO - The big three (Kevin Durant 21 , Stephen Curry 20, Klay Thompson 26) for the Warriors (35-6) combined for 67 points. The Warriors took control of this game going into half when Curry nailed a three to put the Warriors up 78-49. The Cavaliers (29-11) fought back to cut the deficit to 24 … [Read more...] about Warriors trounce Cavaliers
Trail Blazers run past Thunder, snap losing skid
Tuesday's NBA action. Portland Trail Blazers 114 Oklahoma City Thunder 95 PORTLAND- Missing Victor Oladipo showed on Tuesday night for the Thunder (15-10). The game was a one-point affair until the Trail Blazers (13-14) broke the game open with a 19-5 run. The Trail Blazers ended the first half on a drive to the basket and reverse lay up by Damian Lillard (17 points, … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers run past Thunder, snap losing skid
League of Extraordinary Copycats: Atlanta beat Utah at San Antonio’s game
(This article originally ran at The High Screen on Nov. 13, 2014) By: Joe Mags When Atlanta walked off its home floor Wednesday night with a 100-97 victory over Utah, Mike Budenholzer did what all victorious coaches do in the NBA — they wave across the floor to the opposing coach and walk to the locker room. But as Bob Rathbun and Dominique Wilkins discussed during the … [Read more...] about League of Extraordinary Copycats: Atlanta beat Utah at San Antonio’s game
McCollum enjoys Summer League success with Trail Blazers
Courtesy of LehighSports.ocm BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Former Lehigh men's basketball standout and current Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum wrapped up a successful Summer League stint earlier this month. McCollum led Portland finished fourth in the Las Vegas Summer League (held July 11-21) in scoring average (20.2 points per game). The Canton, Ohio native scored at least 16 … [Read more...] about McCollum enjoys Summer League success with Trail Blazers