By BILLY HEYEN The screams and shouts have different causes. A big block, maybe a 3 in front of the opponent's bench, or a strong dunk. But in every Washington Wizards game, the physical origin of the sound is Thomas Bryant's chest. He'll make one of those exciting plays. He'll flex, or sometimes swing his arms through the air wildly in celebration. Regardless, the sound … [Read more...] about Twist and Shout: Thomas Bryant leads Wizards to bounceback win
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Westbrook records his 37th triple-double in victory
Oklahoma City Thunder 92 Dallas Mavericks 91 DALLAS - Russell Westbrook recorded his 37th triple-double of the season with 37 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Thunder (42-31) have won for the seventh time in their last nine games. Wesley Matthews and Nerlens Noel scored 15 points a piece, but the Mavericks (31-42) have dropped six of nine games. Westbrook led … [Read more...] about Westbrook records his 37th triple-double in victory
LeBron banks in game-tying three; Cavs prevail in overtime
Cleveland Cavaliers 140 Washington Wizards 135 WASHINGTON - Kevin Love (39), LeBron James (32), Kyrie Irving (23) and Tristan Thompson (22) combined for 116 points as the Cavaliers (35-15) won their fourth out of five games. After two made free throws by John Wall, who totaled 22 points, to put the Wizards (30-21) up 120-117 the Cavaliers had only three seconds to make … [Read more...] about LeBron banks in game-tying three; Cavs prevail in overtime
Westbrook’s triple-double streak ends in OKC victory
Sunday's NBA action. Oklahoma City Thunder 99 Boston Celtics 96 OKLAHOMA CITY- The triple-double streak came to end Sunday night as Russell Westbrook finished with 37 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. The Celtics (13-11) defense clogged the paint and denied passing lanes forcing Westbrook into seven turnovers. Westbrook entered play with seven straight triple-doubles, … [Read more...] about Westbrook’s triple-double streak ends in OKC victory
For Rangers and Sixers weekend is an exercise of opportunities lost
Pittsburgh Penguin fans greeted the New York Rangers with a sea of white Friday night. The energy in the four-decade old Mellon Center was palpable. The ‘Broadway Blue’ responded with the game’s first three goals – the last of which came just a little over three minutes into the game’s second stanza. The veteran club did what any road team desires: quiet the fans. And the … [Read more...] about For Rangers and Sixers weekend is an exercise of opportunities lost