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Celtics build huge lead, hang on to beat Heat 105-95

December 19, 2016 in Sports

MIAMI -- Isaiah Thomas drew blood from Justise Winslow. Other than that, most of Miami's biggest problems were self-inflicted. And the Boston Celtics reaped the benefits. Thomas scored 23 points before getting ejected, Avery Bradley added 20 and the Celtics led by 22 points in the first...

Another efficient passing night leads Warriors past Knicks

December 16, 2016 in Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Another spectacular passing performance earned Steve Kerr's postgame praise, yet there was little else the coach liked about his "heavy-legged," December-weary Warriors after an exhausting road trip. Klay Thompson scored 25 points, JaVale McGee added a season-best 17 and Golden State beat the...

Nets send Lakers to 8th straight loss, 107-97

December 15, 2016 in Sports

NEW YORK -- When Larry Nance Jr. kept climbing until he had all but jumped over Brook Lopez for an electrifying dunk late in the third quarter, the Lakers looked ready to overcome any obstacles standing in their way. Then the Brooklyn Nets made sure that...

Curry scores 30, Warriors edge Pelicans 113-109

December 14, 2016 in Sports

NEW ORLEANS -- Draymond Green irritated the other team, nearly started a fight, ignited a torrent of boos from opposing fans -- and backed it up with an all-around performance punctuated by a clutch defensive play in the final seconds. In other words, it was a...