Monday's NBA action. Oklahoma City Thunder 112 New York Knicks 103 NEW YORK- The Thunder won their third straight led by Russell Westbrook who earned himself his eighth triple-double of the season with 27 points, 18 rebounds and 14 assists. Steve Adams added a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Knicks were led by Derrick Rose with 30 points and grabbed … [Read more...] about Warriors win 12th straight
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Thompson heats up Boston
CHARLOTTE HORNETS 100 ATLANTA HAWKS 96 CHARLOTTE- Nicolas Batum led the way for the Hornets with a double-double - 24 points and 10 rebounds. Cody Zeller added 23 points. The Hawks Paul Millsap finished a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Kent Bazemore added 19 points. The Hornets move to 8-3 on the season and the Hawks fall to 9-3. PHOENIX SUNS 116 INDIANA … [Read more...] about Thompson heats up Boston
Curry, Durant combine for 65; Warriors top Raptors
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 127 TORONTO RAPTORS 121 TORONTO - Stephen Curry had 35 points, and Kevin Durant added 30 of his own to give the Warriors the victory north of the border. Demar DeRozan, who leads the NBA in scoring, led Toronto with 34 points. The Dubs have won five straight games against the Raptors. INDIANA PACERS 103 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 93 INDIANA - The Pacers … [Read more...] about Curry, Durant combine for 65; Warriors top Raptors
Lehigh alum C.J. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Former Lehigh men's basketball standout and current Portland Trail Blazers rising star C.J. McCollum '13 has been named the Kia NBA Most Improved Player, as announced on Friday. The award recognizes an up-and-coming player who has the improved dramatically from the previous season or seasons. McCollum received 101 first-place … [Read more...] about Lehigh alum C.J. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”
By PAUL GOTHAM LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Where there's risk, there's reward, and the Villanova Wildcats are reaping those benefits. Despite a 3-point shooting percentage outside the top 100 in the nation and some lackluster performances from long range this season, Villanova has found its rhythm from behind the arc in the NCAA Tournament. "I think we're just taking better … [Read more...] about Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”