Day: February 26, 2017

Bulls benefit as James sits with strep, beat Cavs 117-99 (Sports Betting News)Bulls benefit as James sits with strep, beat Cavs 117-99 (Sports Betting News)

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017| 6:25

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 25: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to shoot over Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on February 25, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 117-99. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

With LeBron James missing from Quicken Loans Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers were reminded again just how tough life can be without their star. James stayed home with strep throat while Dwyane Wade scored 20 points and Jimmy Butler recorded a triple-double, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 117-99 victory Saturday night. Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said he wasn’t sure how long the Cavaliers would be without the four-time MVP.

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No. 5 UCLA dominates offensive boards to edge No. 4 Arizona (Sports Betting News)No. 5 UCLA dominates offensive boards to edge No. 4 Arizona (Sports Betting News)

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017| 6:10

UCLA guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots over Arizona center Dusan Ristic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

An awesome offense has carried UCLA to a terrific season. The Bruins turned to rebounding and defense for what may have been their most impressive win yet. Thomas Welsh scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half and No. 5 UCLA dominated the offensive boards to beat No. 4 Arizona 77-72 in a Pac-12 showdown Saturday night.

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Crosby scores 34th, Penguins top Flyers 4-2 at Heinz Field (Sports Betting News)Crosby scores 34th, Penguins top Flyers 4-2 at Heinz Field (Sports Betting News)

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017| 6:04

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, celebrates his goal with Scott Wilson during the first period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby’s used to all of it. ”You need to understand as much as you want to take it all, (these are) important points and playing Philadelphia, it’s going to be an intense game,” Crosby said. One that allowed Crosby to close one chapter in his career while inching closer to first-place Washington in the process.

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George ejected, Heat stay hot with 113-95 win over Pacers (Sports Betting News)George ejected, Heat stay hot with 113-95 win over Pacers (Sports Betting News)

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017| 5:47

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat celebrates during a game against the Indiana Pacers on February 25, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul George had another frustrating night in Miami. Hassan Whiteside scored 22 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, Dion Waiters added 22 points and the red-hot Miami Heat pulled away late to beat the Indiana Pacers 113-95 on Saturday night. Miami outscored Indiana 42-22 in the final 16 minutes, all with George watching from the Pacers’ locker room after an ejection.

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Ross provides spark for Magic in 105-86 win over Hawks (Sports Betting News)Ross provides spark for Magic in 105-86 win over Hawks (Sports Betting News)

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017| 3:42

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic goes up for a lay up against the Atlanta Hawks on February 25, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Terrence Ross scored 24 points, Nikola Vucevic had 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 105-86 on Saturday night to snap a two-game skid. Ross played his second game with Orlando after coming over from Toronto in a trade for Serge Ibaka and gave Orlando the shooting touch it has lacked all season. Orlando also got double-digit production from Aaron Gordon (18 points) and Elfrid Payton (15).

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