WASHINGTON WIZARDS 114 BROOKLYN NETS 110 (OT) NEW YORK - John Wall paced the Wizards (31-21) with 23 points and 12 assists. Otto Porter Jr., who sank two free throws with 1:21 left in overtime to give Washington the lead for good, finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Bradley Beal added a game-high 31 points. Marcin Gortat had 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Wizards are … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Heat streak, Wizards like smooth butter and Korver surpasses Kidd
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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
Jordan’s 20-20 pushes Clippers past Lakers
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 113 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 97 LOS ANGELES - DeAndre Jordan posted 24 points and 21 rebounds to help the Clippers (28-14) improve to 6-0 in 2017. Chris Paul added 20 points and 13 assists. Austin Rivers and Raymond Felton chipped in with 15 points apiece. The Clippers are off to their best start to begin a year since their 7-0 start in 1974 when the team … [Read more...] about Jordan’s 20-20 pushes Clippers past Lakers
Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 68 Wisconsin 63
By PAUL GOTHAM Initial thoughts following Duke's win over Wisconsin in the National Championship. Making the adjustment Wisconsin converted eight first-half offensive rebounds into an 11-4 advantage in second-chance points. Sam Dekker scored six of those points. Duke allowed just three offensive boards after the break and two second-chance points. The teams finished … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 68 Wisconsin 63
Sam Dekker, Jahlil Okafor and the possibility of legend
Legends and lore find root in the NCAA Tournament. Before Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan reached household-name status via the NBA, college hoops gave them a platform. March has known Pervis Ellison, Jack Givens and Keith Smart - one-hit wonders whose accomplishments in the NCAA Tournament overshadowed their careers that followed. Who will etch their name … [Read more...] about Sam Dekker, Jahlil Okafor and the possibility of legend