Day: February 28, 2017

Motley 23 points for No. 11 Baylor to beat No. 10 WVU 71-62 (Sports Betting News)Motley 23 points for No. 11 Baylor to beat No. 10 WVU 71-62 (Sports Betting News)

West Virginia's Sagaba Konate (50) and Maciej Bender (25) defend as Baylor's Johnathan Motley (5) goes up to dunk the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Ishmail Wainright is the lone senior for 11th-ranked Baylor, and was recognized with a video tribute after his final home game. This also likely was the Ferrell Center finale for Johnathan Motley, a standout junior and potential NBA lottery pick who delivered quite a farewell to Bears fans if this was indeed his last game there. Motley scored 19 of his 23 points after halftime in a 71-62 victory over 10th-ranked West Virginia on Monday night.

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DeRozan’s jumper, 37 points lead Raptors past Knicks, 92-91 (Sports Betting News)DeRozan’s jumper, 37 points lead Raptors past Knicks, 92-91 (Sports Betting News)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the New York Knicks on February 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

”It’s going to take a village to win,” coach Dwane Casey said. DeRozan made a turnaround jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining, finishing with 37 points and leading the Raptors to a 92-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. The Raptors won their fourth in a row after learning earlier in the day that Lowry will have right wrist surgery that could sideline him the rest of the regular season.

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Lowry to have wrist surgery, hopes to return for playoffs (Sports Betting News)Lowry to have wrist surgery, hopes to return for playoffs (Sports Betting News)

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 26: Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors watches from the bench as he sits out due to a hand injury beside Cory Joseph #6 against the Portland Trail Blazers during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on February 26, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Kyle Lowry hoped the pain in his right wrist would go away so he could join the new-look Toronto Raptors on the court. The All-Star guard will have surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his wrist, and the Raptors say they hope he can return for the postseason.

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Hawks prevail 114-98 in scrappy showdown with Celtics (Sports Betting News)Hawks prevail 114-98 in scrappy showdown with Celtics (Sports Betting News)

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 27: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on February 27, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder had 21 points to help the Atlanta Hawks snap a three-game losing streak with a chippy 114-98 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard each added 17 points. The Hawks led by 13 entering the fourth quarter and increased the edge to 24 despite playing the final 16 minutes without Howard, who was ejected in the third quarter after receiving his second technical foul.

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Canadiens rally to beat Devils in OT on Galchenyuk goal (Sports Betting News)Canadiens rally to beat Devils in OT on Galchenyuk goal (Sports Betting News)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Jon Merrill (7) loses his helmet as he is hit by Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Alex Galchenyuk scored on a power play at 2:54 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday night. Max Pacioretty scored twice in the final 11:23 of regulation to tie the game and Alexander Radulov added a goal for the Canadiens, who won consecutive games for the first time since early January. Al Montoya had 34 saves for Montreal.

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Despite cold Curry, Durant and Warriors beat 76ers 119-108 (Sports Betting News)Despite cold Curry, Durant and Warriors beat 76ers 119-108 (Sports Betting News)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 27: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on February 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant had 27 points in his return to the lineup and the Golden State Warriors overcame the worst 3-point shooting performance of Stephen Curry’s career in a 119-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Klay Thompson scored 21 points and Draymond Green had 14 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and five steals for the Warriors, who opened a five-game East Coast trip by winning their fourth straight and boosting their NBA-best record to 50-9. Durant returned after missing a game with a right hand injury.

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LeBron shakes off strep throat, leads Cavs past Bucks 102-95 (Sports Betting News)LeBron shakes off strep throat, leads Cavs past Bucks 102-95 (Sports Betting News)

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over Tony Snell #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on February 27, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

LeBron James returned from a bout with strep throat and scored 24 points, Kyrie Irving added 25 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Milwaukee Bucks 102-95 on Monday night. James missed Saturday’s loss to Chicago – the Cavs fell to 0-4 this season without their superstar – and was listed as questionable before arriving at Quicken Loans Arena. James’ dunk triggered an 11-0 run that helped put away the Bucks, who were within 86-85 midway through the fourth.

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