Day: March 16, 2017

Big 2nd half helps Celtics to 117-104 win over Timberwolves (Sports Betting News)Big 2nd half helps Celtics to 117-104 win over Timberwolves (Sports Betting News)

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017| 4:19

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 15: Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 15, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Injuries have prevented the Celtics’ core starters from spending much time on the floor together this season. Isaiah Thomas scored 27 points to lead Boston past the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104 on Wednesday night. Al Horford added 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Celtics, who earned their 11th straight home win over Minnesota.

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Lillard’s 36 spoil Aldridge’s return as Blazers top Spurs (Sports Betting News)Lillard’s 36 spoil Aldridge’s return as Blazers top Spurs (Sports Betting News)

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017| 4:00

SAN ANTONIO,TX - MARCH 15: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs is ties up by Noah Vonleh #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers at AT&T Center on March 15, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Damian Lillard scored 36 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-106 on Wednesday night, spoiling LaMarcus Aldridge’s return from a health scare. C.J. McCollum added 26 points for the Trail Blazers, who were coming off a 23-point loss in New Orleans on Tuesday. Kawhi Leonard had 34 points to lead San Antonio (52-15), which had won 11 of 12 entering the game but fell one game behind Golden State for the league’s best record.

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Williams, Harden send Rockets to 139-100 win over Lakers (Sports Betting News)Williams, Harden send Rockets to 139-100 win over Lakers (Sports Betting News)

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017| 3:56

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 15: Lou Williams #12 of the Houston Rockets dribbles around Corey Brewer #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on March 15, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Lou Williams scored 30 points against his former team and James Harden had his 17th triple-double of the season to lead the Houston Rockets over the Los Angeles Lakers 139-100 on Wednesday night. Harden had 18 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds as Houston handed the Lakers their 11th loss in 12 games. Houston sent Corey Brewer and a first-round draft pick to Los Angeles in a trade for Williams three weeks ago.

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George scores 39 points, Pacers roll past Hornets 98-77 (Sports Betting News)George scores 39 points, Pacers roll past Hornets 98-77 (Sports Betting News)

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017| 3:31

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 15, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Paul George couldn’t have picked a better time to take over a basketball game and lead the Pacers to a much-needed win. During the second half of the second night of a back-to-back, George played like someone on three days’ rest. George made six 3-pointers and scored 27 of his season high 39 points in the second half, and the Pacers knocked off the Hornets 98-77, keeping Indiana in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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George scores 39 points, Pacers roll past Hornets 98-77 (Sports Betting News)George scores 39 points, Pacers roll past Hornets 98-77 (Sports Betting News)

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017| 3:31

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 15, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Paul George couldn’t have picked a better time to take over a basketball game and lead the Pacers to a much-needed win. During the second half of the second night of a back-to-back, George played like someone on three days’ rest. George made six 3-pointers and scored 27 of his season high 39 points in the second half, and the Pacers knocked off the Hornets 98-77, keeping Indiana in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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