Rose powers slumping Knicks past Celtics 117-106 (Sports Betting News)Rose powers slumping Knicks past Celtics 117-106 (Sports Betting News)
BOSTON (AP) — New York’s locker room door opened and music was blaring in the background.
Day: January 19, 2017
Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Raptors 94-89 (Sports Betting News)Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Raptors 94-89 (Sports Betting News)
Joel Embiid cupped both ears, imploring fans to cheer even louder, and flashed a wide smile as he soaked in the ”MVP” and ”Trust The Process” chants. With Embiid leading the way, the Philadelphia 76ers are no longer the laughingstock of the NBA. Embiid scored 26 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 18 and the resurgent Sixers beat the Toronto Raptors 94-89 on Wednesday night for their seventh win in nine games.
Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Raptors 94-89 (Sports Betting News)Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Raptors 94-89 (Sports Betting News)
Joel Embiid cupped both ears, imploring fans to cheer even louder, and flashed a wide smile as he soaked in the ”MVP” and ”Trust The Process” chants. With Embiid leading the way, the Philadelphia 76ers are no longer the laughingstock of the NBA. Embiid scored 26 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 18 and the resurgent Sixers beat the Toronto Raptors 94-89 on Wednesday night for their seventh win in nine games.
Jackson helps Pistons cruise past Hawks 118-95 (Sports Betting News)Jackson helps Pistons cruise past Hawks 118-95 (Sports Betting News)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Reggie Jackson scored 26 points to lead the balanced Detroit Pistons to a 118-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Oklahoma shocks No. 7 West Virginia 89-87 in overtime (Sports Betting News)Oklahoma shocks No. 7 West Virginia 89-87 in overtime (Sports Betting News)
Jordan Woodward’s return from a leg injury has infused some hope in Oklahoma’s season. Woodard’s layup with 2.2 seconds left in overtime lifted the Sooners to an 89-87 victory over No. 7 West Virginia on Wednesday night. Woodard scored 18 of his 20 points after halftime in his second start since missing four games.
Harden, Rockets beat Bucks 111-92 (Sports Betting News)Harden, Rockets beat Bucks 111-92 (Sports Betting News)
James Harden had 38 points, eight assists and six rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-92 on Wednesday night. Harden drilled a straightaway 3-pointer with six minutes left to give Houston a 13-point lead and shimmied his shoulders down the court in a celebratory dance as the Bucks called timeout. After losing three of four, the Rockets regained their form while improving to 17-4 at home this season.
Pavelec lifts Jets past Coyotes 6-3 in season debut (Sports Betting News)Pavelec lifts Jets past Coyotes 6-3 in season debut (Sports Betting News)
Ondrej Pavelec made 30 saves in his season debut, and the Winnipeg Jets halted a four-game losing streak with goals from six players in a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday night. It was Pavelec’s first NHL game this season after the veteran goalie was sent to the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose at the end of training camp. The 29-year-old Pavelec was recalled Tuesday to start instead of Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson, who each struggled during the team’s winless skid (0-3-1).
Isaac leads No. 10 Florida State past No. 15 Notre Dame (Sports Betting News)Isaac leads No. 10 Florida State past No. 15 Notre Dame (Sports Betting News)
Florida State hasn’t found itself in many close games late in the second half this season, but Wednesday night it was trailing No. 15 Notre Dame 64-62 with 5:40 remaining. The 10th-ranked Seminoles then showed that they were able to go on a late run and close out a game, going on an 11-1 run and holding on for an 83-80 victory to move into a three-way tie atop the Atlantic Coast Conference at the one-third mark in conference play. ”We needed to show that we could close out a game,” said FSU point guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes, who had eight points.
Trevor Hoffman misses Hall of Fame election by 5 votes (Sports Betting News)Trevor Hoffman misses Hall of Fame election by 5 votes (Sports Betting News)
Well, Hells Bells, Trevor Hoffman didn’t make baseball’s Hall of Fame for the second straight season. In his second year on the ballot, Hoffman received 327 votes, appearing on 74 percent of the ballots and just shy of the 75 percent needed to get a plaque in Cooperstown. Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were voted in.
Bagwell, Raines, Ivan Rodriguez elected to Hall of Fame (Sports Betting News)Bagwell, Raines, Ivan Rodriguez elected to Hall of Fame (Sports Betting News)
Bags and Rock and Pudge are heading to Cooperstown. After a vote that could prove to be a turning point how Steroids Era stars are viewed, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens could be joining them in the next few years. Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, earning the honor as Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero fell just short of the necessary 75 percent.