Day: February 14, 2017

No. 3 Kansas rallies to beat No. 9 West Virginia 84-80 in OT (Sports Betting News)No. 3 Kansas rallies to beat No. 9 West Virginia 84-80 in OT (Sports Betting News)

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017| 6:52

Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) celebrates a three-point basket during the overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Kansas defeated West Virginia 84-80 in overtime. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham never felt as though the game was over, even when they huddled around coach Bill Self with less than four minutes to go and Kansas trailing West Virginia by 14 points. Mason poured in 24 points, including the two free throws that forced overtime, and Graham hit two of his five 3-pointers in the extra period and finished with 18 points as the third-ranked Jayhawks stormed back to stun the No. 9 Mountaineers 84-80 on Monday night and assume control of the Big 12 race. Josh Jackson also had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Jayhawks (23-3, 11-2), who avenged a loss in Morgantown while extending their lead over fourth-ranked Baylor to two games in the league standings.

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Vesey’s goal in third lifts Rangers past Blue Jackets, 3-2 (Sports Betting News)Vesey’s goal in third lifts Rangers past Blue Jackets, 3-2 (Sports Betting News)

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017| 6:08

New York Rangers' Kevin Hayes, right, celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates Brady Skjei, left, and Kevin Klein during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The Rangers beat the Blue Jackets 3-2. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Antti Raanta hadn’t made a start in more than six weeks, due an injury and the reliable play of starter Henrik Lundqvist. Raanta had to be on his game Monday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets outshot the New York Rangers. Raanta stopped 30 shots – including some key saves in the final minute after the Blue Jackets pulled their goalie for a sixth skater and were swarming – to lead the Rangers to a 3-2 win.

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Thunder miss 24 consecutive shots, lose to Wizards 120-98 (Sports Betting News)Thunder miss 24 consecutive shots, lose to Wizards 120-98 (Sports Betting News)

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017| 6:07

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: Bradley Beal #3 and Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards celebrate in front of Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Verizon Center on February 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook offered one explanation for how it could possibly be that the Oklahoma City Thunder would miss 24 consecutive shots – yes, 24! – and trail by 34 points – yes, 34! – against the Washington Wizards. Not surprisingly, John Wall, Bradley Beal and the streaking Wizards chose to view things a tad differently after they shut down Westbrook, limiting the NBA’s leading scorer to 17 points, and the rest of the Thunder for a stunningly easy 120-98 victory Monday night.

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Thomas, Smart help Celtics stay hot in 111-98 win over Mavs (Sports Betting News)Thomas, Smart help Celtics stay hot in 111-98 win over Mavs (Sports Betting News)

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017| 6:02

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Yogi Ferrell #11 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on February 13, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics had little trouble with a batch of Western Conference opponents – save for a hiccup in Sacramento. Thomas had 29 points and eight assists, backcourt mate Marcus Smart added 19 points against his hometown team and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-98 on Monday night. Kelly Olynyk scored seven of his 15 points during a 12-2 run that started with the Celtics leading by one in the fourth quarter as the Atlantic Division leaders won for the 10th time in 11 games.

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Texas Tech starts fast, rallies to beat No. 4 Baylor 84-78 (Sports Betting News)Texas Tech starts fast, rallies to beat No. 4 Baylor 84-78 (Sports Betting News)

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017| 4:59

Texas Tech guard Niem Stevenson drives around Baylor guard Manu Lecomte during the first period of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)

Keenan Evans and Texas Tech didn’t have to wait long for another chance against a top-five team at home. Evans scored 23 points, Niem Stevenson had 21 and Texas Tech toppled fourth-ranked Baylor 84-78 on Monday night, two days after a one-point loss at home to Big 12-leading and third-ranked Kansas. ”Especially Kansas, we let that one slip away.

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Vesey’s goal in third lifts Rangers past Blue Jackets, 3-2 (Sports Betting News)Vesey’s goal in third lifts Rangers past Blue Jackets, 3-2 (Sports Betting News)

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017| 4:34

New York Rangers' Kevin Hayes, right, celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates Brady Skjei, left, and Kevin Klein during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The Rangers beat the Blue Jackets 3-2. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jimmy Vesey scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and Antti Raanta stopped 29 shots as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Monday night. Dan Girardi and Kevin Hayes also scored for the Rangers, who won their sixth straight game and moved into a three-way tie for second place with Columbus and Pittsburgh in the tough Metropolitan Division.

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