Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com PHILADELPHIA - Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper has earned another shot in the NBA, signing a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, Harper signed two 10-day contracts with the Detroit Pistons, scoring 13 points in five games played. A Richmond native, Harper has played the last two seasons with the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Former Richmond standout Justin Harper signs with Sixers
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Spurs hold off Pelicans in overtime
San Antonio Spurs 101 New Orleans Pelicans 98 (OT) NEW ORLEANS - Kawhi Leonard (31) and LaMarcus Aldridge (21) combined for 52 points as the Spurs (47-13) extended their winning streak to five games. Aldridge grabbed an offensive rebound and a dunked it home to tie the game with 2:36 left to go in the overtime. Patty Mills, who totaled 15 points, knocked down a three ball … [Read more...] about Spurs hold off Pelicans in overtime
Westbrook collects his 30th triple-double of the season
Oklahoma City Thunder 109 Utah Jazz 106 OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook registered his 30th triple-double of the season with 43 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Thunder (35-25) won their fourth straight. Gordon Hayward dropped 19 points, handed out five assists and took away three steals, but the Jazz (37-23) lost for the first time in four games. Under a … [Read more...] about Westbrook collects his 30th triple-double of the season
Cousins seals win at the line
Sacramento Kings 97 Los Angeles Lakers 96 LOS ANGELES - DeMarcus Cousins registered a double-double with 40 points and 12 rebounds as the Kings (24-32) extended their winning streak to four games. Lou Williams scored 29 points, handed out five assists and took away two steals, but the Lakers (19-38) lost for the fourth time out of their last six games. The Lakers were … [Read more...] about Cousins seals win at the line
NBA Roundup: Melo passes Barkley; Pistons overcome 16-point deficit
NEW YORK KNICKS 94 SAN ANTONIO SPURS 90 NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed seven rebounds for the Knicks (23-33) and passed Charles Barkley for 25th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Kristaps Porzingis added 16 points and seven rebounds. Derrick Rose chipped in 18 points. New York held San Antonio, which came into the game … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Melo passes Barkley; Pistons overcome 16-point deficit