Day: January 7, 2017

Grizzlies rally from 24 down to stun Warriors 128-119 in OT (Sports Betting News)Grizzlies rally from 24 down to stun Warriors 128-119 in OT (Sports Betting News)

Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley, right, is fouled as he shoots by Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rarely did Stephen Curry, coach Steve Kerr and the rest of those 73-win Warriors have to stop and re-evaluate things last season. Until they lost the NBA championship to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, of course. Golden State sure is taking inventory now, having squandered Curry’s 40-point performance and a 24-point lead in the second half of a 128-119 overtime loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

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Grizzlies rally from 24 down to stun Warriors 128-119 in OT (Sports Betting News)Grizzlies rally from 24 down to stun Warriors 128-119 in OT (Sports Betting News)

Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley, right, is fouled as he shoots by Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rarely did Stephen Curry, coach Steve Kerr and the rest of those 73-win Warriors have to stop and re-evaluate things last season. Until they lost the NBA championship to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, of course. Golden State sure is taking inventory now, having squandered Curry’s 40-point performance and a 24-point lead in the second half of a 128-119 overtime loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

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Granlund, Miller lead Canucks past Flames, 4-2 (Sports Betting News)Granlund, Miller lead Canucks past Flames, 4-2 (Sports Betting News)

Vancouver Canucks center Michael Chaput (45) celebrates his goal with his teammates as Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ryan Miller rescued the Vancouver Canucks on an off night. Miller made 44 saves, and the Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Friday for their sixth straight victory. ”We’ll definitely take the win, but it’s not good enough,” said Loui Eriksson, who scored Vancouver’s second goal.

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Rockets extend streak to 7 with 100-93 win over Magic (Sports Betting News)Rockets extend streak to 7 with 100-93 win over Magic (Sports Betting News)

Houston Rockets' Ryan Anderson reacts after sinking one of his five 3-point baskets against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The Houston Rockets are edging toward elite status in the Western Conference, and learning that the climb comes with challenges. Facing a struggling Orlando Magic team on Friday, the Rockets found themselves in a too-close-to-call contest for the second straight night before coming away with a 100-93 win for their seventh straight victory. Houston escaped against Oklahoma City with a two-point win at home Thursday night after leading by 18 in the second half.

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Red-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over Devils (Sports Betting News)Red-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over Devils (Sports Betting News)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, rear, scores a goal behind New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider as Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman, right, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance. Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto’s four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. The victory gave Toronto 44 points for the season, moving it into third place in the Atlantic Division, a playoff spot.

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Red-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over Devils (Sports Betting News)Red-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over Devils (Sports Betting News)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, rear, scores a goal behind New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider as Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman, right, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance. Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto’s four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. The victory gave Toronto 44 points for the season, moving it into third place in the Atlantic Division, a playoff spot.

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Moore, Thomas share lead at Kapalua (Sports Betting News)Moore, Thomas share lead at Kapalua (Sports Betting News)

Ryan Moore hits from the 12th fairway during the first round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The surf, the sun and endless views of island paradise can make the SBS Tournament of Champions feel like a working vacation. Ryan Moore and Justin Thomas were among those putting the emphasis on work at Kapalua. Thomas prepared more diligently than he did a year ago, particularly on straightening out his driver.

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