Day: January 28, 2017

Harden posts historic triple-double to lead Rockets past Embiid, 76ers (Sports Betting News)Harden posts historic triple-double to lead Rockets past Embiid, 76ers (Sports Betting News)

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. Houston won 123-118. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The 76ers closely guarded Houston’s potent 3-point threats rather than double-team James Harden, and Houston’s All-Star guard made them pay with a memorable offensive performance. Harden scored 51 points and added 13 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the Rockets to a 123-118 victory over Joel Embiid and Philadelphia on Friday night. ”He played about as good as you can play,” Houston coach Mike D’Antoni said.

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Harden posts historic triple-double to lead Rockets past Embiid, 76ers (Sports Betting News)Harden posts historic triple-double to lead Rockets past Embiid, 76ers (Sports Betting News)

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. Houston won 123-118. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The 76ers closely guarded Houston’s potent 3-point threats rather than double-team James Harden, and Houston’s All-Star guard made them pay with a memorable offensive performance. Harden scored 51 points and added 13 rebounds and 13 assists to lead the Rockets to a 123-118 victory over Joel Embiid and Philadelphia on Friday night. ”He played about as good as you can play,” Houston coach Mike D’Antoni said.

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The NHL 100: Hockey’s greatest players honored in centennial (Sports Betting News)The NHL 100: Hockey’s greatest players honored in centennial (Sports Betting News)

Former NHL hockey players, from left, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux speak during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr were among the easiest choices for The NHL 100, the group of enduring superstars chosen and honored by the league Friday night as the best players in hockey history. Wondrous athletes with incredible achievements were in abundance Friday night in downtown Los Angeles, the site of Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game and the celebration of the league’s centennial.

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The NHL 100: Hockey’s greatest players honored in centennial (Sports Betting News)The NHL 100: Hockey’s greatest players honored in centennial (Sports Betting News)

Former NHL hockey players, from left, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux speak during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr were among the easiest choices for The NHL 100, the group of enduring superstars chosen and honored by the league Friday night as the best players in hockey history. Wondrous athletes with incredible achievements were in abundance Friday night in downtown Los Angeles, the site of Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game and the celebration of the league’s centennial.

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Goran Dragic leads Heat to 6th straight, 100-88 over Bulls (Sports Betting News)Goran Dragic leads Heat to 6th straight, 100-88 over Bulls (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Heat won 100-88. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Although it rarely works out that way, the Miami Heat are trying to be the exception. Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Willie Reed scored 20 points and Dion Waiters added 19 to lead the Heat to their sixth straight win Friday night, a 100-88 victory over the bickering Chicago Bulls. Dwyane Wade had 15 points to lead the Bulls, who began the day with a team meeting and ended it with a second straight frustrating loss.

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Goran Dragic leads Heat to 6th straight, 100-88 over Bulls (Sports Betting News)Goran Dragic leads Heat to 6th straight, 100-88 over Bulls (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Heat won 100-88. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Although it rarely works out that way, the Miami Heat are trying to be the exception. Goran Dragic had 26 points and 11 assists, Willie Reed scored 20 points and Dion Waiters added 19 to lead the Heat to their sixth straight win Friday night, a 100-88 victory over the bickering Chicago Bulls. Dwyane Wade had 15 points to lead the Bulls, who began the day with a team meeting and ended it with a second straight frustrating loss.

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Holiday, Davis lead Pelicans past Spurs 119-103 (Sports Betting News)Holiday, Davis lead Pelicans past Spurs 119-103 (Sports Betting News)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots between San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans (42) and forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Pelicans won 119-103. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry’s smile and laugh gave him the look of a coach who was practically giddy about a second victory over an elite team in five days. Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, Anthony Davis had 16 and tied a career high with 22 rebounds, and New Orleans snapped San Antonio’s five-game winning streak with a 119-103 victory Friday night. ”We’re capable of beating anybody,” said Gentry, whose team beat Cleveland on Monday.

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James, Irving help Cavs break losing streak, beat Nets (Sports Betting News)James, Irving help Cavs break losing streak, beat Nets (Sports Betting News)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (8) duirng the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James thinks a rocky January can help the Cleveland Cavaliers in the long run. ”The road to a championship or the road to success shouldn’t be a bed of roses,” he said after scoring 31 points Friday night in a 124-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Kyrie Irving added 28 points and the Cavaliers ended a turbulent week with a much-needed victory.

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James, Irving help Cavs break losing streak, beat Nets (Sports Betting News)James, Irving help Cavs break losing streak, beat Nets (Sports Betting News)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (8) duirng the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James thinks a rocky January can help the Cleveland Cavaliers in the long run. ”The road to a championship or the road to success shouldn’t be a bed of roses,” he said after scoring 31 points Friday night in a 124-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Kyrie Irving added 28 points and the Cavaliers ended a turbulent week with a much-needed victory.

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